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Pittsfield NH News

November 7, 2012

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Those Celebrating Birthdays are: November 7, Samantha Payne, Matthew Payne, Kevin Maxfield, Stephanie Vien; November 8, Justin Quigley; November 9, Herman Fries; November 11, Harland Mandigo; November 12, Todd Hillsgrove, Julianne Gadoury; November 13, Betty Ashland.


A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!




Albert Riel will be celebrating his 91st birthday on November 8th.  Happy Birthday, Albert.



Celebrating Anniversaries are: November 7, John and Rosemary Kostrzewski, Harland and Judy Mandigo;

November 11, Paul and Pauline Fox.

Congratulations!



The Pittsfield Historical Society would like to thank all who have supported our efforts by purchasing tickets to our 2012 Cash Raffle. We congratulate this year’s winners: Tina Weaver, John Freeman, Devin Ryan and Darlene Pike.



12th annual Fez-Tival of Trees by Bektash Shriners of NH at Shriners Center, 189 Pembroke Rd, Concord, Nov. 17-25 (closed Thanksgiving). There will be many fully decorated Christmas trees (you might even win one), silent auction, children’s games, visit Santa, crafts and gifts, refreshments. Holiday Magic for all Ages--admission $5, seniors $4, children under 12 Free. Call 225-5372 or email [email protected] for more information.



The November Meeting of the Josiah Carpenter Library Board of Trustees has been changed from its regular “Third-Tuesday” time slot to the second Tuesday, November 13, at 7:00 pm. Regular meeting dates resume as usual in December.

The Josiah Carpenter Library Board of Trustees meets at 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise posted.



HAM & BEAN SUPPER


The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders will be holding their 12th Annual Ham and Bean Supper, Saturday, November 10, 2012.  It will take place at the Barnstead Parade Fire Station from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The meal will consist of ham, beans, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert.  The cost is $8.00 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 6 to 12, children 5 and under is free.  Stop by and enjoy a home cooked meal. If you can not stay, we will have take-out containers available.



The Pittsfield Elementary School is proud to host our annual Veterans Day Assembly November 8th, at 8:05 am to commemorate those who serve in the United States military. Students will make a variety of music to show their gratitude for the members of the military who have protected our community and served our country.



School Lunch Menus
November 12 - November 16, 2012


PES
Monday
No School
Veteran’s Day

Tuesday
Fresh Picks
Garden salad with bacon and cheese, garlic bread, hummus, brownies

Wednesday
Pastalicious
Ziti with meat sauce or marinara, garlic bread, steamed broccoli, fresh fruit

Thursday
Holiday Feast!
Roast turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted butternut squash, apple crisp

Friday
Fresh Picks Café Pizza!
Cheese pizza or chef’s topping, cucumber wedges, raisins

PMHS
Monday
No School
Veteran’s Day

Tuesday
Fresh Picks
Garden salad with cheese or baked chicken, garlic bread, peaches

Wednesday
Pastalicious
Ziti with meat sauce, Alfredo or marinara, garlic bread, broccoli with cheese sauce, fresh fruit

Thursday
Holiday Feast
Roast turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted butternut squash, apple crisp

Friday
Cowboy’s Fav
Texas chili, corn bread, café pasta salad, peaches


 

What The Pittsfield Teen Mentor Program Did For Me
Submitted By Tom Schurman
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Tom Schurman and his mentee, David, at the Browne Center, 2006

 

The mentor program was as much a benefit to my well-being as it was to that of the mentees. Seeing the strength and determination in some of those kids, given their many hardships and social struggles, really gave me the courage to continue mine and eventually come out and be open about who I really am. Sadly though my fear got the best of me and my instinct to run took over, which I’m sorry for. Being David’s mentor and a member of the program was really the only thing that kept me in that school as long as I stayed.


Every day in my regular classes and day to day school life I was keeping up appearances and spinning those little lies; it was pretty exhausting. However, when I was with the other mentors and mentees I felt a rare sense of relief, an ability to just relax knowing that I was in a safe and loving environment surrounded by people whom I could really trust. Aside from the mentor program, the only way I could deal with the pain of living that lie day after day was to bury myself away in a virtual life (online video games). I hated my life so much that it was easier to construct a new image online where I felt I had complete control over the things I did not in real life. The mentor program really taught me a valuable lesson: everyone has control over their life as long as you are willing to face it in a way that is true to yourself.


I have carried the courage I gained from that program and amplified it to the point that I am out wherever I go. Sadly I am not in contact with anyone from the school that much, but have talked with David from time to time on Facebook… The wonders of social media, huh?


Thanks for the experience, Jeff, and thanks for being there for me and giving me all the courage you and the others did… Even if you did not know you were doing it.




Successful Show Season

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Congratulations to Elizabeth Stock on her successes in the show ring this season. Elizabeth and her horse White Out ended their successful season with Championship wins in the Hunt Seat Pleasure and Equitation Divisions at the Granite State Morgan Horse Show and a Championship win in the Hunt Seat Pleasure Division at the Deerfield Fair. She also won the Saddle Seat Pleasure Championship at Granite State Morgan Horse Show and Reserve Champion Honors in the Saddle Seat Pleasure Division at the Deerfield Fair aboard JMF Ace owned by Joanne Galvin of Deer Run Farm in Pittsfield.


Thank you to Joanne Galvin for her continued support and expert training of these teams.




Scottish Gala Concert


Local glass artisan and fiddler Bruce Cobb will again be performing with 40 or more musicians in the upcoming Strathspey and Reel Society of New Hampshire’s 24th Annual Gala Scottish Concert.


Kicking off at 2:30 pm  Sunday afternoon, November 25 at the Concord City Auditorium, the concert stage again welcomes the Strathspey and Reel Society ensemble of fiddles, cellos, accordions, flutes/whistles/recorders, guitars and other instruments. Master of Ceremonies Kip Ferguson (of “Scottish Cowboy” fame) will guide the audience through a two-hour program of traditional music, dance, songs, and humor. Past attendees have described this event as “the best thing about the Thanksgiving weekend.”


The family group “Highland Soles”- back by popular demand - will be our visiting headliners. Dad Ed Pearlman, is a fantastic fiddler, mom Laura Scott, an amazing dancer, and son Neil Pearlman a rising piano star. The youngest family members, Lilly and Jesse, are wonderful performers too.


Laura Scott has performed with Natalie MacMaster, Alasdair Fraser, Battlefield Band, Joe Cormier, Tony Cuffe and many other great Celtic artists. As a teacher she is well grounded in tradition (member of the British Association of Teachers of Dancing, and on the Judges Panel of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing) but also loves to push the artistic envelope and meld Highland, Cape Breton step and Highland folk to reflect the vital pulse of Scottish music. She has presented school programs, and taught at dance and music camps such as Pinewoods, Valley of the Moon, Ashokan, and others, in addition to her own school.


Ed Pearlman is best known for 30 years of performing and teaching Scottish and Cape Breton fiddling. He directed the Boston Scottish Fiddle Club for 18 years, and has taught many workshops and lessons, including Maine Fiddle Camp and the Blazin Fiddles camp in Beauly, Scotland; Ohio Scottish Arts School 1994-2009; Swannanoa Celtic Week; Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp; Pinewoods; Ashokan. He currently teaches fiddle in Portland Maine. He directed and performed in Boston’s Celtic Festival at the Hatch Shell for 7 years, the Scottish Fiddle Rally in Boston for 15 years (CD available on Greentrax Recordings), judged many Scottish fiddle competitions (including four US Nationals) and led workshops throughout the USA and in Canada and Scotland. Ed has also played contra dances (directing Roaring Jelly for 3 years), swing jazz, classical concerts and pit orchestras, klezmer, Hungarian, and other dance music. He has written the music column for Scottish Life magazine since 1996.


Neil Pearlman is emerging as one of the traditional music scene’s most innovative young artists. Legendary Cape Breton fiddler Jerry Holland said that “watching Neil’s hands on the piano is like watching two spiders on crack!” His piano style seamlessly blends Cape Breton traditions with jazz harmony and funk/rock grooves. The result is a exciting new sound that remains true to its traditional roots. An accomplished Cape Breton step dancer and mandolinist as well, Neil has performed with many of the best musicians on the traditional music scene today, including Natalie MacMaster, Alasdair Fraser, Seamus Connolly, Kimberley Fraser, Abby Newton, Frank Ferrel, Maeve Gilchrist, Mike Vass and Ed Pearlman.


Tickets prices for this year’s Gala remain unchanged from previous years and range from $20.00 ($22.00 at the door) to $10.00 ($12.00 at the door) depending on the location within the grand Concord City Auditorium. You can order your tickets at www.srsnh.org, or by calling (603) 673-5145.




Pittsfield Santa’s Helper Hard At Work


Although the holidays are still a few months away, Santa’s helpers are already hard at work preparing to meet the needs of Pittsfield’s residents. Starting November 1st, we will be accepting applications from those in need of assistance this holiday season. Applications will only be accepted until December 1st to allow Santa and the elves time to prepare gifts for everyone. To keep within the guidelines set by Toys For Tots, we are changing the maximum age this year to 14 years of age. The child’s parent or legal guardian must be the one to apply. Families applying for assistance must be residents of Pittsfield. Please contact the Pittsfield Fire Dept. at 435-6807 during regular business hours for more information or to apply.


The Secret Santa Fund relies on the generosity of residents and local businesses eager to help those less fortunate. Those interested in making donations may call 435-6807 to discuss specifics with Santa’s helpers. Financial donations may be sent directly to: Pittsfield Secret Santa, 33 Catamount Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263.




“Nooning - Beyond Bread And Cheese”

Recommendations From Mistress Welch


Don’t miss this featured program for the Pittsfield Historical Society’s next meeting, Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 pm in the undercroft of St. Stephen’s Church, presented by Sabra Welch.


The week before Battle Road typically finds us very busy-- finishing up sewing projects, making sure that the musket is in proper working order, or practicing the tunes for Battle Road on your fife. We’re guessing that what to bring for nooning is not top of mind. 


We have a few extra challenges this year to consider.  The weather has been extremely dry and windy. The brush fire danger is very high, so there will be no fires allowed at Battle Road this year. So preparing a hot meal, as we normally do, is not possible.


With that in mind, our resident Tavern Keeper Mistress Welch has offered the following ideas for your Battle Road victuals....


So what do you make for an 18th century lunch that is to be eaten in front of the public and, therefore, should be historically correct?


Yes, bread and cheese will sustain you for the day but it isn’t very exciting for you or the public. A cold chicken leg from a supermarket roast chicken will do if there is nothing else and you want meat. 


With a little time and modest talent in the kitchen, there are several choices that a family might make or units might decide to provide.  All the offerings should be seasonally appropriate and available in Massachusetts during the 18th century. Vegetables and fruits were the eatable remains from the winter storage with some early spring greens and herb sprouts. Most of the following suggestions can be made with modest preparation time and you can finish up other projects while they cook.


Using a 17th Century recipe of Gervase Markham from his cookery book Country Contentments, make a chewet pie.  Chewets were small pies unlike the masterful lidded pie constructed by Matthew Mees for a “Preserving the Harvest” event.  The recipe calls for either cold chicken or veal coarsely chopped, along with fine diced suet, raisins, dates, dried currants, sugar, salt and spices placed in a pie crust in a 9 inch pie pan and cover with a top crust. It is baked for 40 minutes in a 350 degree oven.


Another possibility is to make pasties.  E. Smith’s The Compleat Housewife: or, Accomplished Gentlewoman’s Companion  (1723) gives a receipt for “Apple Pasties to Fry”. You can vary the filling to a savory one with meat and vegetables but you want the filling to be on the dry side or the crust will dissolve.  An all-vegetable pasty is a good option for a vegan or vegetarian. I recommend roasting the vegetables; carrot, winter squash, onion, turnip, parsnip, and/or potato in a small amount of sweet oil (olive oil), allowing them to cool, seasoning them as you like and then encasing in a five inch pastry round (fold in half and seal tightly) and baking in a 400 degree oven for twenty minutes.  Pasties travel better baked rather than fried.


Cold beef (pot roast), cold spiced corned beef, boiled bacon (Canadian bacon) or ham (not spiral cut) are good choices for meat to be taken along. Hard boiled eggs (small) are another source of portable protein. Pease porridge cold is easy to prepare, inexpensive, tasty and the public loves to see it at events.


One pound rounds of whole wheat bread or French rolls are appropriate for carrying along. A crock of fresh cheese is easy to make, or buy fresh farmer’s cheese.  It can be spread on whole wheat or white melba toast rounds as a snack for hungry children.


Dessert?  Ginger cakes, Shrewsbury cakes, oat-cakes, pound cake (plain, with currants or caraway seed), seed cake, and dried fruit are all appropriate.


Tuck your meal, and your dishes into a basket and bring along with you…slip a plastic trash bag in to carry home the dirty dishes… covered with a cloth secured inside the basket and you’re ready for the day.


Note: The cookbooks mentioned in this article are available on line.




St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Annual Holiday Fair


St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will be holding our annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 17th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the church, 50 Main St., Pittsfield, right beside Dustin Park. The Fair will have many lovely handmade gifts including birch reindeer large and small, lovely wreaths, centerpieces and crafts. There will be lots of yummy home baked goodies so buy extras for family holiday gatherings. We will be offering a delicious lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, broccoli and cheese soup or corn chowder.


The fair will feature a crock pot theme food basket raffle. We will also be selling raffle tickets for a red eight-point star patterned queen-sized quilt. Raffle winners will be announced at the conclusion of the fair.


Our silent auction will be smaller this year but will be large on quality with fine pieces including “Winter in New Hampshire” painting, lladró porcelain, Haeger pottery, vintage Christmas ornaments, handmade collectibles and decorations. There is a beautiful white mohair ruana that would make a lovely gift for a special woman in your life.  Most of our proceeds go to community outreach so come shop, eat and have fun for a good cause.




Sam’s Club Offers Free Breakfast To Veterans And Their Families
Submitted By Dan Ward, NH Air National Guard, USAF, First Sergeant (Ret.)
Employment & Training Specialist Veterans Inc. New Hampshire


Here is an opportunity for all Veterans and their families in the Concord NH area to be honored for their service at a free breakfast hosted by the employees of Sam’s Club, 304 Sheep Davis Road, Concord NH on Friday, November 9, 2012. This wonderful event starts at 7:00 am and will conclude at 10:00 am. Also, neither the Veterans nor their families have to be a member of Sam’s to attend.  The employees of Concord NH Sam’s Club just want to Thank All of our nations Veterans and their families for their service.


Please RSVP to Corrie or Karen at Sam’s Club in Concord at 603-226-1255.




Letter
Correction


The letter that I wrote said the police officer worked 24 hours, I found out he was relieved after 17 hours. Seventeen hours is still too long for officers to work.  Hopefully that will change soon.


Diane Vaughan
Pittsfield




Letter To The Editor


My family and I would like to thank the police, fire dept. and rescue squad responders who answered our 911 call for an ambulance almost immediately on the afternoon of October 17.  It seemed like just a matter of seconds from the time the call went out to the sound of sirens coming up the mountain in response.


Despite major budget constraints, the efficiency and professionalism demonstrated by all departments that day underscores the fact that it is the quality and dedication of the people involved and not the amount of money available (or not available) to fund everything on the ‘want’ list. Living in a small town struggling to pay its bills, in even more difficult times than usual, I certainly wouldn’t have been surprised if I’d had a pretty long wait while a crew was rounded up at the firehouse.  Such was not the case. 
We can still boast a remarkable degree of protection and we have good people to thank for it.  Everyone from the Select Board right through to the emergency responders is facing reality and doing what needs to be done.


Thanks again,
Carl Anderson




Aviation Museum Honors Korean War Triple Jet Ace

From New Hampshire

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The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire will dedicate an exhibit of artifacts honoring Korean War triple ace Capt. Joseph “Mac” McConnell Jr. on Veteran’s day weekend.  The exhibit opens on Nov. 10 according to the museum’s release. 

 
“The heroic service of Capt. Joseph C. McConnell has faded from memory over the years and it is for this reason that the Aviation Museum of NH is planning to recognize his unique and gallant service with a celebration,” said Jack Ferns, the museum’s executive director. 


After serving as a B-24 navigator in World War II, McConnell graduated flight training in 1948 and went on to fly F-86 Sabre jets over Korea.  He downed 16 MIGs in just four months, becoming the highest scoring US ace of the war.  He received both the Distinguished Flying Cross and Silver Star for his actions in combat.  The New Hampshire native died when the F-86-H that he was test flying crashed near Edwards Air Force Base on August 25, 1954.


The exhibit will be opened at 10:00 am at the Museum which is located at 27 Navigator Rd., Londonderry, NH with a video presentation on Korea during 1951 to 1953.  At 11:00 am the opening ceremonies will begin with a series of speakers in the Slusser Aviation Learning Center.   It is open to the public and attendance is included in the regular admission price.  Korean War veterans are encouraged to attend. 


The Museum is located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and additional information is available at www.nhahs.org or www.facebook.com/nhahs or by calling 669-4877.



 

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Pumpkin carving at Harvestfest


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Horse drawn haywagon ride at Harvestfest


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Pie Eating Contest at Harvestfest

 



CNHRPC Seeks Your Ideas For The Central New Hampshire Regional Plan


The Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission (CNHRPC) has begun the process to develop an updated regional Master Plan, entitled the Central New Hampshire Regional Plan: A Granite State Future. This Plan will be based upon local values and needs that together present a vision for how we can improve our communities, region, and the state. The Central New Hampshire Regional Plan will be an advisory document that communities may use as a resource when updating their own municipal Master Plans.


This three-year project is part of a statewide effort by all nine New Hampshire Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs) known as A Granite State Future. Each RPC is responsible for developing its own Regional Plan. Throughout the state, communities and regions continually address issues such as land use, transportation, economic development, housing, energy, and natural resources. Every regional Master Plan developed under A Granite State Future can serve as a resource to communities when they are making decisions related to such issues.


To gain a better understanding of this region’s values and needs, CNHRPC will be undertaking public engagement activities from this fall through next summer 2013. From all residents, workers, and visitors in Central New Hampshire, CNHRPC wants to learn what people like about their community and what could make their community even better. Outreach will occur at various local events and venues, and also includes collecting ideas through the “listening boxes” placed in each community and working with numerous local and statewide partners on Advisory Teams. Ideas and comments can alternatively be submitted any time on the Granite State Future website at www.granitestatefuture.org.


Please look for the listening box in your community (at Town Hall, the Library, or other frequently visited places) and fill out a comment card describing what you love best about the area or your community and what you want to improve. If you don’t see the listening box, go to www.granitestatefuture.org and click on “Share Your Idea.”


For more information on what CNHRPC is currently coordinating for the Central New Hampshire Regional Plan through A Granite State Future, please contact Stephanie Alexander at 226-6020 or [email protected].




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This beautiful handmade Christmas tree quilted wall hanging is just one of the many lovely items in the “Silent Auction” offered at the Christmas Fair at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main St., Pittsfield. The fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 am to 2 pm. A corn chowder and sandwich lunch with homemade pies will also be available. There is plenty of free parking in the rear, and the church is handicap accessible. For more information, call the church at 435-7471 or check the website: www.pittsfieldcc.com.

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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