Celebrating Birthdays are: July 3, Kellen Giuda, Patricia Freeman,
Andrew Dunne; July 4, Linda Fife, Joyce Brewster; July 5, Jim Adams,
Paul Colby, Betty Sweet; July 7, Dave Sweet, July 8, Stephanie Hetu,
Kerianne Hast, Michael Bailey.
A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.
Celebrating Anniversaries are: July 6, Joe & Deb
Collins; July 8, Bev & Rene Drolet.
Best Wishes.
Emmanuel College in Boston recently announced
recipients of Dean's List awards for the spring 2008 semester, which
included Ian Pike of Pittsfield.
The Pittsfield Fire Department Explorer Post #330
would like to thank those who contributed to our car wash and yard
sale on Saturday, June 7th, 2008. We are well on our way to our
fundraising goal to purchase 10 new fire helmets for our Explorer
Post members. Thank you again for all your help and support.
lia sophia recently announced top honors for its
Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for their outstanding sales
accomplishments and professionalism. Having just joined the fashion
jewelry business, Mary Cote, Pittsfield, has earned this prestigious
accomplishment in her first 15 weeks by attaining certain sales
levels and by sharing lia sophia with other new Advisor.
Fourteen members of the Congregational Church
Choir of Pittsfield and Choral Director and Organist, Ashley Morgan,
enjoyed their annual banquet recently held at the Red Blazer
Restaurant in Concord.
Delicious food and fellowship were enjoyed.
Letter To The Editor
I recently read the nice article about Memorial
Day written by Merrill Vaughan. I wondered if anyone happened to
notice the 70 flags put along our streets by my daughter, Carol and
her husband, Paul Richardson on that day?
These are sponsored by our Beautification
Committee. They have been put out faithfully by them seven times a
year for the past eight years.
Ernestine Fife
American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 To Hold
Monthly Meeting
The American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 will
hold their monthly meeting at the Post Home, 3 Loudon Rd. on July 7,
2008 at 7:30 p.m. All members who can are urged to attend this
important meeting as plans are being made to observe Veteran's Day
on November 11, 2008 at 11:00 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial.
This year's date is important as it is the 90th
anniversary of the end of World War I. Volunteers are being accepted
to regenerate our Post Color Guard and the Rifle Team, but we need
more.
Veterans who are not members, and are looking for
a place to talk with other veterans, are encouraged to attend this
meeting, there is no obligation to join, but come see us at our
meeting.
Salsa Cookoff Pittsfield Old Home Day
A Salsa Cookoff will be part of the festivities
for Pittsfield Old Home Day. "Pittsfield Goes South of the Border, A
Mexican Fiesta!" is the theme of the day. Contestants are asked to
bring a batch of your best Salsa creation to Dustin Park (Sat., July
19) by 8:45 a.m. (Chips will be provided). The Victory Workers 4-H
Club will be manning the booth again this year. The public will pay
$1.00 and receive a bottle of water and a chance to sample each of
the entries and then vote for their favorite. Cash prizes of 1st-
$50, 2nd - $25, and 3rd - $10 will be awarded at the end of the
parade.
Anyone interested in entering the Cookoff should
contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 to register. There is no fee to enter
and we will accept up to 10 entries. Call now to reserve your spot.
Letter
I attended Pittsfield 's graduation and enjoyed
seeing the benefits of freedom in action. These graduates are proud
of their interests, passions and convictions. Some of them disagreed
with the dress code or the war and were free to lobby for changes;
won a few battles, lost a few. Congratulations and God bless you as
you enter the next phase of life. We are very proud of you.
I thank God and our troops, past, present and
future, for securing my freedom to "agree to disagree" without fear
for life, liberty or pursuit of happiness. The guest speaker at
graduation, director of a peace activist group, presented a few
points I could agree with regarding conflict. As a military family,
I can assure you that there is no one who hates war more than the
troops and their families, but freedom has a cost and I disagree
with her one-size fits all method. The Afghani and Iraqi women have
had no such freedom and to demand it cost them their lives.
Restricted PMHS dress codes of spaghetti straps and short shorts are
not an alternative to burquas and robes in 121° temperatures.
Education and free speech were not allowed. Our troops are building
schools and seeing girls attend without fear. Purple fingers
symbolize their right to vote. As a woman, I cannot understand why
we lobby hard for human/women's rights in Darfur, Sudan , and not
have the same compassion for women in the Middle East .
Send our troops what they need to finish the job.
We are winning the war. Our troops are discouraged by what they see
at home. The money spent over there will not go to education
and the needy here any more than it did in the years
before the war. How soon we forget.
In
support of our troops,
Lea Adams
Letter
As President of the Greater Pittsfield Citizens
Scholarship Foundation for the past 12 years, it has been my
privilege to assist in awarding dozens of scholarship loans to
deserving students from Pittsfield Middle High School. As each
scholarship application is reviewed, you get to know a little bit
about each applicant and their individual characteristics. The whole
process is a very rewarding experience.
Over the past 18 months I have had the pleasure
of working with Lois and Richard Foss as they considered and
ultimately decided to invest in the "human capital of Pittsfield by
donating funds to be used as scholarships for Pittsfield students.
This also was a gratifying experience.
As one member of the Foss Scholarship committee,
I had the honor to review the dozens of applications for these
exciting new scholarships. This application process was more
vigorous and included an essay which asks each applicant how they
might contribute to the Pittsfield community after their education.
I cannot express in words how these applications
and essays made me proud to say that I am from Pittsfield and I am
friends and neighbors with these young people and their families.
The essays were especially inspiring as these students expressed
their appreciation to the school and to the many people who touched
their lives in the community. Many spoke of coming back to
Pittsfield to become involved in our small town.
Many negative things have been said about our
town and school system over the years, too often from our own
residents. I want to tell you that from my experiences on the above
committees, 25 years as a parent of three children in the school
system and from my 12 years as a member of your school board, our
students are competing with the best.
Please join me in being proud of students and
community members.
Regards,
Scott
Brown
FB Argue Recreation Area Updates
The FB Argue Recreation Area is open and all is
running smoothly. The hours for the area are Monday, Wednesday,
Friday Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 and Tuesday and
Thursday 12:00 to 7:00. The cost is 75 cents per day for children
and $1.00 for adults and non-residents. Children under 5 are
admitted free with a paid adult. A Season Family Pass can be
purchased at the area for $40.00. Concessions can be purchased at
the gate house.
Red Cross swimming lessons will again be offered
this summer. The dates have been changed a little to the following;
Session 1 will begin the week of July 7th, there will be
a week off the week of July 14th, then lessons will resume the week
of July 21st. The second session will begin on July 28th
and will run for two consecutive weeks. This year, we are offering a
third session for evening lessons. Those lessons will run from July
14th through August 1st from 5:30- 7:00.
Registration for swimming lessons can be completed at the recreation
area. The cost for swimming lessons is $20 per child for residents
and $25 for non-residents. If you have any questions, please call
the area at 435-7457 and leave a message and Minni will get back to
you.
The week of June 30th, we will begin
some afternoon activities. On Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 we will have
Bingo. On Thursday at 3:00 we will have the Duck Hunt. And on
Thursday, we will hold the weekly sand castle contest.
We would like anyone interested in joining an
adult Tuesday Night Bocce Ball League to contact Minni at the
recreation area by July 15th. If there is enough
interest, the league will begin on July 22nd and will run
for 4 weeks. Ther will be signup sheet at the area for anyone
interested.
As part of the Old Home Day festivities, there
will be an outdoor family movie night at the area on July18th. The
movie will be ET. The gates will open at 7:00 and the movie
will begin at dusk. Admission will be free, but the concession stand
will be open for snacks including hot dogs and pop corn and our
other snack items.
Please come down and check us out. The recreation
area is there for all age groups to enjoy and relax. You can contact
Minni at the pool with any concerns, questions, and comments. If she
is not there leave a message. She will get back to you.
Pittsfield Area Senior Center Activities
Thurs.,
July 3
10:00 a.m.
- Bingo
12:30 p.m.
- Embroidery Lessons
*
Pot Roast
Fri.,
July 4
Happy
Holiday
Closed
Mon.,
July 7
10:00 a.m.
- Bingo
*
Salad Plate
Tues.,
July 8
10:00 a.m.
- Easy Bridge Lessons!
10:00 a.m.
- Crafts
10:00 a.m.
- Smoking Cessation
*
Meatloaf and Gravy
Wed.,
July 9
10:00 a.m.
- Chair Exercise
10:30 a.m.
- Chair Dancing
Mystery Dinner
* Veal
Parmesan Sandwich
Grilling With Liz
Not Just
For Women
On July 16th at 10:00 a.m. Liz Martin from the
UNH Co-Op Extension is going to show us a couple of recipes done on
the grill. Cooking will take place in our parking lot. Make a
reservation, roll up your sleeves, get ready to cut, chop, season
and grill. Lunch size servings of this workshop may be purchased for
$3.00 each serving. 435-8482.
Where
Can You Drive For A Suggested
Donation
of $2.00?
The Rural Transportation Service located at the
Pittsfield AREA Senior Center travels to Concord four times each
week. This service is for those "Wisdomful" folks that are 60 and
over. John, our driver travels to Wal-Mart, and the malls on the
Heights, as well as Fort Eddy Road, downtown Concord and all around
the Concord Hospital Campus. Service is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday from approximately 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 24-hour
reservations are required.
We also go on Mystery Dinners and local
sight-seeing trips. Please call 435-8482 to reserve your seat or
leave a message and we will return your call.
Smoking
Cessation
Tuesday,
July 8th
Only a few seniors have chosen to participate in
this program. The common response is "it's too late for me." Wrong!!
It is never too late. Research has shown that after a week of not
smoking, your blood circulation has increased therefore increasing
the flow of oxygen to all body parts and bones. Think about it,
aren't you worth it? We think so, that's why we offer the program.
This program is designed to help you make
decisions and support you in the process. There is discussion
about why you smoke and what benefit you receive from smoking. Often
when the urge to smoke is identified it becomes more likely that you
may quit. Especially with the tools, peer support, telephone
support, online support, meetings and information you receive
through participation of this program offered by Breath NH. It is
Not Too Late. The next session is Tuesday, July 8th at 10:00
a.m. and again on July 22nd at 10:00 a.m.
What Is Long-Term Care?
Submitted
By David L. Munroe, CLU, ChFC
You probably know someone who has needed
long-term care. Maybe you have witnessed a family member, friend or
colleague struggle with the emotional and financial issues that can
come with a long-term care experience. The truth is, no matter when
the need arises, because of age, disability, or because of an
unexpected illness or accident, long-term care can affect any age
group, any social strata, and any geographic location. But what is
it and how can you plan for it?
What Is Long-Term Care?
Long-term care is help you may need due to a
lengthy illness, an unexpected injury or accident, or a severe
cognitive disorder such as Alzheimer's disease. It's assistance with
the everyday tasks, or the activities of daily living (bathing,
eating, dressing, toileting, transferring, and continence).
Long-term care may be provided in a variety of locations, from
nursing homes and assisted living facilities to adult day care
centers and even your own home.
Who Needs Long-Term Care?
Most of us strive to live active, healthy lives
well into our later years, and indeed as a society, Americans are
living longer than ever before. This extended longevity is one of
the things that drives the growing need for long-term care - the
longer we live, the better the odds that we may need long-term care
services. [It is predicted that in the year 2020, some 12 million
older Americans are expected to need long-term care¹.]
While the majority of long-term care services is
provided for seniors, a surprising amount of long-term care services
are provided to younger people. [In fact, the U.S. Government
Accountability Office estimates that 40% of the 13 million people
receiving long-term care services are between ages 18 and 64².]
Who Pays For Long-Term Care?
Long-term care can be expensive, financially and
emotionally. An unexpected need for long-term care can have a
significant impact on a family's assets and lifestyle. [Close to
one-fourth of all nursing home costs are paid out-of pocket by
individuals and their families³.]
Many people mistakenly believe their health
insurance will cover the cost of long-term care. Others believe that
Medicare or Medicaid will cover long-term care expenses. While
Medicare does provide health coverage for seniors, it is limited in
the coverage it provides for long-term care. Medicaid will pay for
the cost of long-term care, but you must qualify by meeting strict
income and asset eligibility requirements.
Long-Term Care Insurance Could Be A Solution
Long-term care insurance can be a very smart way
to address the challenges from a long-term care need. Long-term care
insurance can help pay for nursing home care, as well as, a variety
of home and community based care services. Long-term care insurance
may not be for everybody, so if you are considering a policy, read
it carefully and be sure to work with an insurance agent who
understands long-term care issues.
With long life comes long-term planning. Make a
plan for your and your family today. For more information on
long-term care insurance, please contact David L. Munroe, Agent, New
York Life Insurance Company at 603-859-6381.
¹[Health Insurance Association of America. A
Guide To Long-Term Care Insurance. 2007. Page 2]
²[Health Insurance Association of America. A
Guide To Long-Term Care Insurance. 2007. Page 2]
³[Health Insurance Association of America. A
Guide To Long-Term Care Insurance. 2007. Page 4]
If you
have not been by Pittsfield Youth Athletic Park on Tilton Hill
recently you should take a look. Jim Parker of J. Parker and
Daughters has done a huge amount of work. Most of the stumps have
been removed and the loam is being piled up for future use.
Contributions have slowed since the economic down turn. All those
who have made pledges are urged to make their donations now. This
will facilitate planning for the big push this fall. Anyone who has
not contributed is urged to do so. Let's make Pittsfield a great
place for our youth to live and play. Donations can be sent to
Pittsfield Youth Baseball, P. O. Box 112, Pittsfield, New Hampshire.
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