Farm
Day at Miles Smith Farm will be held October 12, 2008, from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. at 56 Whitehouse Road in Loudon. Experience fun,
food and games for the entire family.
Come and taste New Hampshire Scottish Highlander beef, free of
hormones and antibiotics.
http://www.milessmithfarm.com
Fuel Assistance
Community Action Program will be in Pittsfield October 13, 20,
27, for Fuel Assistance at the Community Center. Please call for
appointment. 485-7824.
Pittsfield High School Class of 1978 30th Reunion.
Join your classmates for an informal night of reminiscing on
Saturday, October 18th, 7:00 p.m. - ? at JJ Goodwin’s Lounge,
Route 28, Barnstead, NH.
Winners in the Peterson-Cram Post No. 75 Drawing for August and
September were as follows:
August - #293, Tom Weeks, $50.
#282, Clayton Weeks, $25.
#60, Heidi Parker, $10.
#217, Edmund J. Stapleton, $10.
#156, Rosemary Kostrezewski, $10.
September: #169 - Alan Nutter, $50.
#88, Leo Fraser, $25.
#106, Marge Stapleton, $10.
#284, Clayton Weeks, $10.
#20, Dean Cameron, $10.
Celebrating Birthdays are: October 8, Ann Emerson, John Fraser;
October 9, Art Morse, Bev Drolet; October 10, Hank Stapleton;
October 11, Carolyn Reed; October 13, Nancy Pethic, Rebecca
Saliva, Norm Tuttle; October 14, John Topouzoglou, Kris
Westerburg.
A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.
The Annual 4-H Cookie and Candy Bar Sale is held during the
month of October. Several varieties are NOW available for only
$3.75 per package. Candy Bars are $1.00 each. Your support to
the 4-H youth in your community is greatly appreciated. If a 4-H
member has not contacted you, please call 4-H leaders, Corine
Miller, 435-84-97; Pamela Clattenburg, 269-7291; Pauline
Wheeler, 435-8752 or Mark Riel, 435-6346.
The Pittsfield Historical Society would like to thank all who
have supported our efforts by purchasing tickets to our 2008
Cash Raffle. We congratulate this year’s winners: 1st Prize $100
- Ray Webber, 2nd Prize $75.00 - Steve Lank, 3rd Prize $75.00 -
Darleen Puluti, 4th Prize $50.00 - Trisha Tenley and 5th Prize
Afghan - Rich Varney.
Belated Thank You
To Volunteers
The Pittsfield Youth Association would like to extend a belated
thank you to the volunteers who helped park cars at the
Pittsfield Weaving Company property during Balloon Rally: Buddy
Bedell, Steve Davis, Adam Gauthier, Nikki Manteau, Dan and Cindy
Miller, Rodney and Penny Taylor, Jeanne Williams and Larry and
Melody Williams. With their help we had a very successful
fundraiser.
Loudon Young At Heart
On Tuesday, October 21st the group will take a bus trip to the
Indian Head Resort in Lincoln. Loudon residents must have exact
change of $14.00 and non-Loudon residents must have $28.00 exact
change. We will meet at the Congregational Church on Church
Street at 9:30 a.m.
Applefest at Appleview Orchard in Pittsfield, NH, will be held
October 11-13. Open 10-7 Daily/Free Live Entertainment Saturday
from 12-4 in association with Rocking Horse Studio/ National
Artists-Will Kindler (Folk/Pop), Chris James (Folk/Pop), Joe
Mazzari (Country/Folk), and Steve Blunt (Award Winning
Children’s Artist).
Pick Your Own/Country Store/Ice Cream/Baked
Goods/Hayrides/Petting Zoo
For further information please contact 435-3553 or
www.applevieworchard.com.
September Rain, an Original and Contemporary Christian Musical
Group from Littleton, N.H., will be in concert at the Loudon
Center Freewill Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.
A pot-luck supper will be held at 6 p.m. in the Loudon Town
Hall.
Everyone is cordially invited.
Please call the Rev. Henry M. Frost for directions and
information.
We are handicapped accessible.
Pittsfield Girls Varsity Soccer improved their record to 7-2
last week with wins against Hinsdale and Newmarket.
Allison Laflamme had a hat trick against Hinsdale. Colleen
Corliss had a goal at Hinsdale and 2 at Newmarket. Shyla Mannion
scored in both games including ans impressive Direct Kick from
20 yards. Jen Tyrell put 2 in the back of the net against
Newmarket and Senior Captain Mercy Valdez had a goal at
Newmarket. Goalkeeper Kelli Webber had her best game in goal so
far against Newmarket making several key saves, including a
diving save on a one on one opportunity for Newmarket.
Pittsfield had great support off the bench from Midfielders
Irene Vogt and Kristine Scott and on Defense from Aunna Towle.
Pittsfield JV girls defeated Derryfield 6-1. Colleen Corliss
scored two goals and had two assists. Jen Tyrell scored a goal
and had an assist. Jillian Towle scored two goals and tallied
one assist and Janice Negron added a goal. Bryce Paradise, Liz
Cyr, Sage Anthony, Emily Tyler and Haley Beckman all played well
on Defense.
Pittsfield Area Senior Center
AARP Senior Driver Safety Course
Have you ever wondered if some of the Rules of the Road have
changed since you first got your license? There may have been a
few changes that you are not aware of AND there may be a few
topics that are brand new to you. Join us for two consecutive
days. We are meeting on Monday and Tuesday, October 27 & 28th
from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Plan to join our daily diners. Monday, the menu is baked
chicken, gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans and a
cookie; Tuesday, we are serving pork riblets with BBQ sauce,
Western style potatoes, corn, a roll and Pudding for dessert.
The requested donation is $2.00 per meal. Reservations are
required so please RSVP by October 20, 2008. 435-8482.
Thurs. October 9
10:00 - Bingo
Fri. October 10
10:00 - Bridge Practice
10:00 - Chair Dancing
10:30 - Chair Exercise
11:00 - YOGA
Mon. October 13
10:00 - Bingo
Tues. October 14
10:0 - Easy Bridge
Lessons!
10:00 - Crafts
Wed. October 15
10:00 - Chair Exercise
10:30 - Chair Dancing
Pittsfield High School Class Of 1945 Holds Annual August
Luncheon Reunion
The Pittsfield High School Class of 1945 recently held their
Annual August Luncheon Reunion at the Cat ‘N Fiddle Restaurant
in Concord with nine classmates and four guests present. Guests
were Theresa Green, Steve Green, Mimi Wilson, and Maddy Rogers.
Quite a few classmates were not able to come due to illness and
the traveling distance from their homes.
Following a delicious meal our Vice President, Charles Green
read a note received from Gloria Wade Perkins. She and her
husband Bill now live in North Carolina and could not be with
us, but she did bring us up to date on her life.
We held a 50-50 drawing and the lucky winner was Arnold Stock.
We also had three door prizes; these were won by Charles Green,
Steve Green, and Arnold Stock. After a lot of reminiscing and
visiting, we voted to meet again next August, 2009 at the same
place.
As always, it was good to be together once more.
Classmates attending were: Alma Heywood Herndon, Margaret Towle,
Barbara Gilman, Jeanne Banks Eastman, Arnold Stock, John
Herndon, William Wilson, Charles Green, and Joseph Rogers.
School Lunch Menus
October 13-17, 2008
PES
Monday -
No School
Tuesday -
Chicken nuggets, veggie, fruit, milk.
Wednesday -
Ravioli, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday -
Fish sticks, fries, fruit, milk.
Friday -
Pizza, fruit, milk.
Salad Bar for Grades 3-6.
EPSOM
Monday -
No School
Columbus Day -
Tuesday
Nacho, cheese/salsa, tossed salad, fruit, milk or yogurt tray,
no salad.
Wednesday -
Shepherd’s pie, bread & butter, fruit, milk or yogurt tray,
chicken salad.
Thursday -
Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, rolls, veg., fruit, milk or
yogurt tray, tuna salad.
Friday -
Beef burritos with cheese, fresh tossed salad, fruit, milk or
yogurt tray, cheese salad.
Menu always subject to change. Lunches must be prepaid. Check
out our website
www.sau53.org. Students will also have the option of salad
or yogurt tray in grades 3-8 only. Ice cream will be sold on M,
W, and F.
PMHS
Monday -
No School
Tuesday -
Pizza, corn, fruit, milk.
Wednesday -
Pasta, meatsauce, bread, veggies, baked dessert, milk.
Thursday -
Chicken, veggies, fruit, milk.
Friday -
Beef stew, bread, fruit, milk.
Salad bar each day unless stated otherwise.
CHICHESTER
Monday -
No School -
Columbus Day
Tuesday -
Teriyaki chicken, baked fries, corn, fresh fruit, milk.
Wednesday -
Toasted cheese sandwich, chicken veggie soup, cherry crisp with
topping, milk.
Thursday -
Chicken finger sub, baked fries, green beans, baker’s choice,
milk.
Friday -
Hot dog with roll, pretzels, baked beans, pears, milk.
Ice cream will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday with prices
ranging from $.25 to $1.25.
Snacks will be offered every day between 9 and 10:30 a.m.
If you have any questions concerning the Lunch Program,
please
call anytime. 798-5651.
Picture Perfect Day at the Orchard
The apples are ready and so is the photographer. Meadow Ledge
Farm in Loudon has teamed up with Perfect Portraits to provide
family portraits in the orchard. Bring the family and spend the
afternoon. Picking apples on a beautiful fall day in New England
can’t be beat. Pack up the kids, bring a picnic lunch and hop on
the wagon for a ride into the orchard to pick your own apples.
Having portraits taken under the apple trees or surrounded by
pumpkins on a beautiful fall day is the perfect way to top off
your family outing. Kim, owner of Perfect Portraits, brings new
talent to the orchard and has a wonderful way of interacting
with children to capture their personality.
The photographer will be taking pictures on Sunday, October 19th
from 11:00- 3:00. Same day service available - photos are
printed while you pick apples, browse the store or get in line
for the orchard’s famous “cider donuts.”
Appointments for portraits are appreciated. Call (603) 581-8172.
Walk-ins are also welcome.
Letter to the Editor
This letter is directed as a response to Richard A. Brown whose
letter appeared in the October 1, 2008, edition of the Sun
concerning the flooded condition of a parking lot behind Village
Pizza. After a preliminary investigation, the records indicate
that the property used for the parking that you referenced, is
owned by a private person and not the Town of Pittsfield.
However, I will also inquire of the Public Works Superintendent
as to whether the storm drainage system was installed and is
owned by the town rather than the owner of the property. Based
upon any additional information, the town will move forward to
address the problem with staff or the owner of the property.
Paul J. Skowron
Town Administrator
Ladies Aid
By Joan Riel
The Ladies Aid of the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield
held their September meeting in the church vestry. President,
Freda Jones opened the meeting with devotions that included
prayers by Peter Marshall from his biography, namely, “Promises
of God” and “Patience.” Audrey Moore then brought humor to the
meeting with the reading, “If My Body Were A Car!”
An assortment of goodies was enjoyed by everyone as they signed
several cards to be sent to sick, shut-in and away members.
The Secretary, Joan Riel, gave her report of the previous
meeting and Treasurer, Audrey Moore, gave her Financial Report.
Money was voted to the Church Memorial Fund in memory of
recently deceased member, Eva Maurice.
Under old business, the matter of combining Ladies Aid with
Dorcas Guild was discussed. Membership has declined due to
deaths of the aged, but current members are undecided so once
again, it was put on hold. Also discussed was the Ladies Aid
wicker furniture in the nursery (originally the “Ladies
Parlor”). It was decided to keep and restore the sofa and the
rocker.
The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction.
Letter
Dan Schroth wrote a good letter last week thanking the
Pittsfield Selectmen for requiring department heads to keep 2009
budgets at 2008 levels. While the Selectmen are on the right
track, Pittsfield lacks an important tool for keeping budgets in
line: SB2. Compare Pittsfield with neighboring Epsom, which has
a nearly identical population. Pittsfield’s property tax rates
and spending are 50% higher than in Epsom, an SB2 town. Although
Pittsfield spends more per pupil on its schools, the majority of
the difference is in the town budget of $5.3M compared to
Epsom’s $2.3M.
Unfortunately, SB2 has not been enough to moderate Epsom’s $7.4M
school budget (about $10,000 per child). The outrageous cost of
schools is a bigger problem than towns can handle on their own.
It stems from federal and state mandates and in particular an
almost total lack of competition. To lower costs and improve
quality parents need better access to alternatives like charter
schools, private schools and homeschooling.
Dan McGuire
Candidate for State Representative
Epsom
Pittsfield Food Pantry
Alberta and Lester Potter are holding a food drive for the
Pittsfield Food Pantry Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the Town Hall, 85 Main Street. For more information, please
call 435-8084. Please bring can goods, garden produce, meat, any
other type food stuff. Or money to their Fill-A-Van drive.
We, at the Food Pantry want to thank those who share and give
generously to help those in need in our town. We can honor the
men and women who gave their lives helping others on 9/11 by our
giving to those in need. It is the 9/11 spirit and part of what
makes America great. America gives more than any other nation to
those in need around the world as well as at home. Remember we
are a 501 (C)(3). All donations are tax deductible.
The Pittsfield
Food Pantry Team
Pittsfield Police Department Arrest Log 09/07/08-09/20/08
On September 8, 2008, James Baum, 47, of Will Smith Road,
Barnstead, NH, was charged with Driving After Revocation or
Suspension and given a court date to appear in Concord District
Court on October 10, 2008.
On September 9, 2008, Nathan Cassin, 18, of Smith Street,
Pittsfield, was charged with a Noise Violation and Following Too
Closely and was given a court date to appear in Concord District
Court on October 17, 2008.
On September 12, 2008, Michael Guyre, 41, of Shingle Mill Brook
Road, Pittsfield, was charged with Default or Breach of Bail
Conditions and was given a court date to appear in Concord
District Court on October 17, 2008.
On September 13, 2008, Joshua Peno, 17, of Webster Mills Road,
Pittsfield, was charged with two (2) counts of Driving While
Intoxicated, Conduct After an Accident, Operating without a
Valid License, Speeding, Criminal Mischief, Disobeying an
Officer, Reckless Conduct, Reckless Operation and Unauthorized
Use of a Propelled Vehicle. Peno was given a court date to
appear in Concord District Court on December 15, 2008.
On September 16, 2008 Triana Guyette, 19, of Tilton Hill Road,
Pittsfield, was charged with Default or Breach of Bail
Conditions and given a court date to appear in Concord District
Court on 9/26/08.
On September 17, 2008, Lori Coulombe, 26, of Wildwood Drive,
Pittsfield, was charged with Simple Assault and given a court
date to appear in Concord District Court on December 5, 2008.
On September 20, 2008, Robert Walker, 48, of South State Street,
Concord, was charged with Operating with Suspended Registration
and given a court date to appear in Concord District Court on
10/24/08.
Respectfully Submitted, Chief Robert Wharem
Naming Pittsfield’s Streets & Roads
Robert Moulton will be the featured speaker at the Pittsfield
Historical Society on October 9.
On Thursday October 9 at 7:00 pm in its headquarters on Elm
Street, Robert Moulton will explain how Pittsfield’s streets and
roads got their names. Do you know the origins of Blake Street?
Carroll Street? Watson Street? Joy Street? Lyford Hill? Tilton
Hill? Do you know where Sanderson Street is located? Winslow
Street? Everyone is welcome to come to the meeting and find out.
If you known the origins of some of the side streets come and
tell us about them. If you’ve been wondering why a street has a
particular name, bring your question to Bob.
Street naming projects were completed by the town in 1884,
1894, and 2001. But most of the names originated much before the
first project. Mr. Moulton will focus on these. Many of the
people who had streets named after them were very important to
the town’s history. Some are in Pittsfield’s Hall of Fame and
others are likely candidates. Bob’s presentation will reveal a
tremendous amount of Pittsfield’s history that is generally not
known.