Those
Celebrating Birthdays are: April 6, Kip Riel, Peter Teloian, Jr.;
April 7, Donna Snedeker, Alison Wolfe; April 8, Ben Abbott, Bob Zahn,
Debbie Riel; April 9, Mary E. Locke, Carolyn Bond, Milton D. Locke,
Jr.; April 10, Rebecca Wolton, Michael St. Laurent, Diane Lammott;
April 11, Carol Hubbard; April 12, Julie Snell, Helen Charron, Amber
Valentyn.
A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!
Those Celebrating Anniversaries are: April 6, Fred and Ginny Hast;
April 11, Arthur and Linda Harnden.
School
Lunch Menus
April 11 - 15, 2011
PES
Monday
- Chicken
noodle bake, veggie, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Tuna roll, chips,
fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Ravioli, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, veggie, dessert, milk.
Friday -Pizza, veggie, fruit, milk.
PMHS
Monday
-
Cheeseburgers, veggies, rolls, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Chicken
nuggets, fries, veggies, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - BBQ pork on a
roll, green beans, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Pizza, corn, fruit,
milk.
Friday - Grilled cheese, tomato soup, veggies, fruit,
milk.
Mayors
And Civic Leaders For Meals On Wheels
March was National
Nutrition Month. To encourage local action and support, senior
nutrition programs across the country, including those of Elder
Services of Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties,
participated in an important national event, Mayors For Meals on
March 23rd.
Mayors and other civic leaders,
including Denise Morin, Vice Chairperson of the Pittsfield Select
Board, helped deliver meals to Meals on Wheels participants to
demonstrate their support and promote the necessity of this valuable
nutrition program. Local participating Mayors included Mayor
Jim Bouley of Concord, Mayor Ken Merrifield of Franklin and Mayor
Michael Seymour of Laconia. Last year, more than 1,000
officials delivered meals in recognition of this national event.
Elder Services of Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack
Counties, Inc (CAP) wishes to extend our deepest appreciation to
Denise and the mayors for participating in this special event.
Meals on Wheels provides a critical safety net and makes a
significant difference in the lives of many older adults and their
families. In fact, during a recent power outage, a Meals on Wheels
participant found herself cold, without power and unable to
communicate with her family. Her Meals on Wheels driver was
concerned for her welfare and went to check on her to insure her
safety. The participant touts the program and her driver with
saving her life.
With many older adults contending with
undernourishment across the country, Elder Services of Community
Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties is proud to have served
970 Meals on Wheels clients with 221,978 meals from July 1, 2009
through June 30, 2010.
In addition to Mayors For Meals, part of
the national campaign includes a pledge to end senior hunger in
America by 2020. Let’s all work together to make a difference
in the lives of our loved ones, neighbors, our veterans and all of
our nation’s seniors who are facing the threat of hunger.
If you, a loved one or a neighbor might benefit from Meals on
Wheels, please call the Pittsfield Area Senior Center 435-8482 for
more information.
If you would like to sign The Pledge,
please visit www.mowaa.org/pledge to take the pledge.
Spring
Cleaning For Meals On Wheels
Do you have clothes you don’t wear?
Do you have children or grandchildren that have outgrown their
clothes? We need you!
The Alton Senior Center and all
senior centers of Elder Services of Community Action Program
Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. are partnering with Planet Aid to
collect clean donated clothing, outerwear and shoes/boots, bedding,
curtains, belts, handbags and ties for the entire month of April to
benefit the Meals on Wheels Program. Planet Aid will give 5¢
per pound of items collected. Planet Aid is a non-profit
organization that recycles clothing and other items.
Senior hunger is a critical issue on the rise in our country.
According to the Meals on Wheels Association of America, there are
over 5 million seniors who experience some form of food insecurity
in the United States. In response, Elder Services is proud to
have served 970 Meals on Wheels clients with 221,978 meals from July
1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
With your support, Elder
Services can continue to be sure no older adult goes hungry in the
38 towns served. Please bring your donations to the Pittsfield
Area Senior Center (435-8482) and we’ll arrange delivery to the
collection point at the Alton Senior Center.
State
of New Hampshire
Bureau of Elderly And Adult Services
Community Listening Session On April 22, 2011
Citizens are
invited to attend a community listening session at the Suncook
Senior Center, 10 School Street, Allenstown, NH from 9:30 am to
11:00 am on Friday, April 22, 2011.
The session is
an opportunity to provide feedback on drafted goals and objectives
for an upcoming State Plan on Aging to be effective beginning
October 1, 2011 and ending on September 30, 2015. This Plan
guides New Hampshire’s provision of services that are
community-based, consumer-directed, and promote independence,
dignity and quality of life.
The New Hampshire State Plan
on Aging constitutes the State’s application for federal funds
appropriated under the Older Americans Act through the U.S.
Administration on Aging, and its purpose is to address the growing
and changing needs of older adults in NH. Feedback from
seniors is vital in guiding the Bureau’s ability to respond to the
needs of the older adult population and to increase the capacity of
community based services and options to support individuals as they
age in the community.
Tracey Tarr and Administrators
from the Bureau will lead the discussion and desire to hear the
thoughts and ideas of local seniors.
Please call Robin Gagne,
Suncook Senior Center Director at 485-4254 by Tuesday, April 12th to
register to participate and enjoy a tasty lunch following the
community listening session.
Letter
To The Editor
To the Selectmen and Fire Chief:
I was born and
brought up in the great town of Pittsfield. As a youngster, I
can remember when the Fire Dept. was called to duty by the blowing
of steam powered horns from the Cotton Mill, Adam Brothers Shoe
Shop, Bells from the Town Hall tower, the Congregational Church, and
sirens from designated corners in town. Then they purchased an
air horn that could be heard for miles. In my 24 years as a
fireman, I answered all the calls from this horn. It was very
effective! I realize that everyone worked in town.
All of a
sudden this horn has stopped blowing! Why? Except for
water break, no school, curfew, etc. it’s stopped. I have
heard that some people complained about being woke up at night!
I would rather be woken up at night if my house or my neighbors was
on fire. Not much of a choice, is it?
I have two scanners
that are on 24 hours a day. In the past six months, I have
noticed that in our town and other towns who have abolished the
horn, or siren system, have had to be toned out 2, 3, or 4 times to
get someone to respond, day or night.
This does not seem to
effect the rescue teams as they are permanently at the station. It
affect mostly just the fire fighters.
The firemen all have pagers
and I have been told by two or three of them in my research, that if
they are busy or around noise, they don’t always hear them.
That’s not good!
I have no idea who’s idea it was to stop this,
but I wonder if it wouldn’t be smart to “give it another try?”
For the people it “wakes up,” take a sleeping pill and hope for the
best!
Paul Riel
Pittsfield
Sunrise
Farmers Market
As it stands now, the Sunrise Farmers Market in
Pittsfield will not be in operation this year. There are
some vendors who still wish to continue but need customers in order
to justify participation.
If there is anyone who has property
where a higher level of traffic passes by (perhaps close to
Pittsfield on 28) who would allow (donated temporary space due to
market income) the vendors to set up tables and sell their fresh
fruits and vegetables we would love to hear from you.
We wish to
thank all those who came out to see us and supported us in providing
you locally grown food. If you are interested in supporting your
community this way please contact Carl or AnneMarie Chapman at
435-5570 or
[email protected]
Thank you
Sunrise Farmers
Market
“A Tune
Up” Luncheon
You and your friends are invited to a luncheon
sponsored by the Concord Christian Women’s Club and Stonecroft
Ministries on Thursday, April 14th, from 11:30 to 1:30, at The Red
Blazer Restaurant & Pub, 72 Manchester Street, Concord, NH.
The
cost of the luncheon is $15.00 inclusive. The feature is Dr.
Edward Newcott, “Happy Feet” and Rebecca Watson will speak on
“Keeping in Tune.”
Reservations are required by April 6th,
cancellations are also required. Call Wendy at 485-7446 or
Barbara at 798-5976.
Stonecroft Ministries is a non-profit
ministry. For more information visit
www.Stonecroft.org.
Letter
Poop Patrol
I am a pet owner. I own an Australian Silky Terrier
named Cricket. Just about everyone in town knows her. I rescued her
from a puppy mill thinking I’d nurse her back to health and foster
her out. But I fell in love, I wanted to keep her. But was I
capable? Physically, financially and most of all was I willing to
give up my precious time? What about travel? And dates? Winter? I
decided I was. Walks, playtime, Vets, rain, snow.
The whole shebang.
RESPONSIBLY.
For the last five years we have spent beautiful
summer afternoons on a blanket by the tennis courts at Drake Field,
enjoying the river, watching the kids play baseball and soccer,
Seeing those kids grow up. I always carry poop bags and nothing
aggravates me more than stepping in someone else’s pile.
Enter
the self proclaimed Poop Patrol. I would watch people with their
dogs. If someone let their dog poop and walked away I could be seen
running across the field, the wind in my hair waving my Shurfine bag
like a banner. “Hey lady, hey lady” I’d call, “you forgot to pick
up your dogs Titanic size pile.” Sometimes they would take the bag
and I would point out the two garbage cans, Most of the time they’d
call me names and tell me what I could do with my bag. I would
explain as nicely as possible that kids play here, Lovers picnic
here. Elderly couples stroll hand in hand. I once saw a runner go
skidding twenty feet into a tree after meeting up with a pile
of do-do.
You have to walk in the street on Green Street because
the sidewalk has become a plop stop. Is this why we can no
longer take our dogs to the park?
I am willing to take on the
position of Poop Patrol. I will carry a bag of bags and wear an
orange vest with PP emblazoned across my chest.
If you decided
you were responsible enough to become a dog owner, then come on
Pittsfield! Do your Duty!
Judy Rowe
Letter
The State of NH is currently considering the “value” of Career and
Technical Education (CTE). The word value has different
meanings to different people.
To the current members of the
legislature, value is strictly financial. In fact, the State
is proposing budget cuts that could completely eliminate CTE.
To any person who truly understands career and technical
education, the word value takes on a completely different meaning.
Value is significance, importance, and positive influence. My
experience with CTE began in September 1991 when I became a student
in the Child Care program at the Concord Regional Technical Center
(formerly Concord Vocational Center).
The CRTC teachers
helped me realize that I would be the first person in my family to
go to college. With their guidance I learned that I could have
a teaching career that would be both satisfying and provide
financial stability. The hands-on experience of working in the
preschool and at internship sites prepared me for college far beyond
most of my peers.
In 1997, I graduated with honors and
earned a degree in elementary and general special education.
The CRTC gave me, a first generation college student, an incredible
gift of knowledge combined with practical experience that helped me
have the confidence I needed to succeed in my pursuit of
post-secondary education.
I am now a teacher at the CRTC
and I strive to help my students to believe in themselves and their
abilities. It is my desire to encourage them to pursue
education beyond high school so that they may have a meaningful,
satisfying career and positively contribute to the community.
I always share with my new Exploring Teaching students how my own
teaching career began in 1991 at the CRTC. This year’s
students have created a slogan, “CRTC Changes Lives.” It
certainly changed mine.
Valerie Flanders,
Instructor
Exploring Teaching
Crimson Tide Preschool
9th
Annual Pittsfield Fiddle Contest
Friday, May 6th 2011
Scenic
Theatre
Depot St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
The Pittsfield
Youth Workshop (PYW) would like to invite you to the 9th Annual
Pittsfield Fiddle Contest on Friday, May 6th, 2011. The contest will
be held at the Scenic Theatre located at 6 Depot St. in Pittsfield,
NH. There will be a silent auction and refreshments from 5:30-9:00
PM. The fiddle contest will begin at 6:30 PM, with the youth
contestants competing first, followed by the open division in which
anyone can participate. There will be cash prizes for the first,
second, and third place winners of both divisions.
PYW is
currently looking for donations for the silent auction, and
sponsorship for the cash prizes. This is an annual fundraising event
organized and presented by The Pittsfield Youth Workshop – all
proceeds from the evening directly support PYW programs and
activities.
Please feel free to contact Zach Powers, Executive
Director of the Pittsfield Youth Workshop, by e-mail at
[email protected] or by phone at (603) 435-8272.
The Pittsfield Youth Workshop is a non-profit youth organization
committed to providing programs and services that empower youth by
helping them to develop useful skills, self-esteem, and meaningful
friendships - by involving them in activities that are interesting,
challenging, and healthy avenues to self discovery.
Obituaries
Clayton
E. Finnegan
Clayton E. Finnegan completed the last motorcycle
ride of his life’s journey on March 30, 2011 at the NH Veteran’s
Home in Tilton. He enjoyed his 93 years to the fullest. A lifelong
resident of Pittsfield, he was known for his expert watchmaker and
jeweler skills. Throughout his life he could be found telling jokes
at morning coffee and shaking quarters with the locals, all the
while reciting his many humorous sayings. He was an avid fisherman
and hunter who proudly trained his rabbit hunting dogs.
Born in
Pittsfield on November 29, 1917, Clayton was the only child of
Edward and Eugene (Annie Bergeron) Finnegan. In his younger years, “Clate”
logged many hours training horses, racing, and teaching riding.
He graduated from Pittsfield Academy, Concord College Business
School, Western Pennsylvania Horological Institute for Watchmaking,
and Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston MA.
Clayton became
a motorcycle enthusiast at age 16. Competing in numerous field
events, he collected over 170 trophies attesting to his skills in
riding. In 1963 and 1965 he received the New England Motorcycle
Dealers’ 1st Place Award for the most number of competitive points
gathered within each of those years. Of all the motorcycles he
owned, he was most proud of the two antique BMWs that he restored.
He was a Member of the American Motorcycle Association, the New
England Motorcycle Association, the Merrimack Valley Motorcycle
Club, the National Retread Motorcycle Club, the BMW Vintage
Motorcycle Club, and the USS Squalus #192 Memorial Organization.
During WWII, Clayton served as an electrician in the U.S. Navy from
1942-1945 upon the USS Sterlet (SS-392) submarine. He chaired the
submarine’s reunion in Portsmouth in 1995.
Clayton met his
loving wife, Hope Cristofori of Buzzards Bay, MA at a USO dance.
They were married for 62 years.
For 40 years, Clayton and Hope
owned and operated Finnegan’s Jewelry Store in Pittsfield. He
received orders from all over the United States to repair antique
watches, and he handmade the parts needed. Many of his original
jewelry setting designs are worn by his wife, daughters, and
granddaughters.
In addition to Hope, the Finnegan family
includes daughter Paula and husband David Dickinson of Gilford;
daughter Dorothy and husband Gerald Leavitt of So. Berwick, ME; and
daughter Linda and husband Timothy Freese of Gilmanton Iron Works.
Grandchildren include Erin and husband Eric Capron of So. Berwick,
ME; Katie and husband Christopher Marshall of Dover; Justin Leavitt
of Gunnison, CO; Lindsay Freese of Celebration, FL; and Elliott
Freese of Steamboat Springs, CO. Clayton has a great grand-daughter,
Makenna Capron.
Clayton’s humor, talents, life lessons, strength,
and support will live on among those who loved him.
A Funeral
Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes in Pittsfield, on
Friday, April 8th at 11 AM. All are invited to a luncheon that will
be held at the Still Oaks Funeral and Memorial Home at 1217 Suncook
Valley Highway (Route 28) in Epsom following the Mass.
A
Veteran’s Military Burial and Graveside Service will take place at
the family plot in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery on Norris Road in
Pittsfield later in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to the NH Veterans’ Home in Tilton, or the Pittsfield
Historical Society.
Still Oaks Funeral and Memorial Home, Epsom
is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign an
on-line guestbook by visiting
stilloaks.com.
Leona
Emery
Concord- Mrs. Leona Emery “Momma” of Concord died
March 31, 2011 at the CRVNA Hospice House in Concord.
She was
born in Laconia, March 28,1948 the daughter to Sybil Moulton and
Fred Rollins. Leona raised her family in Franklin then moved to
Pittsfield for 5 yrs before making her final move to Concord. She
graduated from Laconia High School, worked at Tyco then married and
raised her family. She was a devoted mother and wife. She was kind
and caring, and touched everyone she came in contact with.
Leona
enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and loving dogs, Muffin
and Bo-Bo. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing and watching HBO.
Leona is the widow to Daniel Emery and predeceased by a loving step
son George Emery.
Members of her family include 5 daughters,
Hazel Mae Holmes, Donna Carson, Lillian Emery, Irene Lewis, Nyoka
Cohen, all of NH and 6 sons; Fred, Daniel, Roy, Timmy, Tommy, and
Bernard all of NH; and a sister Connie Moulton.
Calling hours
will be held on Wednesday April 6, from 5 to 7 PM at the Wendell J.
Butt Funeral Home 42 Washington St. Penacook, NH 03303. A
private burial will be held in the spring at the convenience of the
family with her husband in Franklin.
Brenda
Lee Long
Brenda Lee Long, 58, of Loudon, died Monday, March 28,
2011 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Concord.
Born in Concord,
she was the daughter of Russell and Verna (Tyrell) Pratt.
She
worked as a CNA at NH State Hospital. For several years, she worked
in the health and human services field and worked with the disabled.
She worked for Beede Electric and also worked at Blue Cross and
Blue Shield. She was also a graduate of hairdressing school. She
owned and operated BLongs Ceramics Store in Penacook and worked as
Program Manager for Lutheran Social Services.
Brenda loved cross
stitching, cooking for her family and enjoyed family gatherings. She
was very proud of her ten grandchildren.
Survivors include her
husband of 24 years William J. Long of Loudon; two sons Jeffrey
Locke of Concord and Dennis Bousquet of Loudon; four daughters,
Jennifer Locke of Loudon, Melanie Bousquet of Concord, Jennifer Long
of Pembroke and Jessica Long of Pembroke; two brothers, Daniel Pratt
of Concord and Randall Pratt of Loudon; one sister, Louellen Pratt
of Concord; ten grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sister Wendy Jo Pratt.
Memorial
donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, NH
Affiliate, 249 Canal Street, Manchester, NH 03101.
The Bennett
Funeral Home of Concord is in charge of the arrangements.
Messages of condolence may be offered at
www.bennettfuneral.com
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