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Pittsfield NH News

October 8, 2008


 

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. 

 


 
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