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Pittsfield NH News

May 28, 2014

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It is time to pick Pittsfield’s 2014 Citizen of the Year. If there is someone you feel should be considered for Citizen of the Year, please send a letter with their name and why they deserve the award to:

 

Citizen of the Year

PO Box 173

Pittsfield, NH 03263

 

The cut-off date for nominations is June 6, 2014. A panel of former Citizens of the Year will choose the 2014 Citizen of the Year from the nominations received.

 


 

Pittsfield Area Senior Center – Coffee and Chocolate Social

Friday, May 30th

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 

The Pittsfield Senior Center would like to invite you to our chocolate and coffee social occurring on Friday, May 30th.  Learn about the health benefits of chocolate while tasting a variety of chocolate and drinking coffee. This event is free so please come and enjoy some chocolate.

 


 

June Jumble Fair

 

Be sure to stop at St. Stephen’s Church next to Dustin Park on Main Street, Pittsfield, when you are out and about for the Multi-town Yard Sale on June 7 from 8 AM to 1 PM.  Besides a wide variety of jumble (an old-fashioned term for yard sale) on offer, check out the Plant Corner for additions to your garden.

 

Visit the bake table for snacks to eat while you shop and when you need a break, relax with one of Joe’s famous hot dogs, a meatball sandwich, or a bowl of chili at our Sidewalk Café.  Restrooms are available before you go on your way.  See you at the fair!

 


 

Loudon Center Freewill Baptist Church, 433 Clough Hill Road, Loudon:  Our May 17th fellowship supper was very well attended and we all enjoyed the concert that followed by The Home Folks. If you missed that event, please plan to join us on Saturday, June 21st, for our next potluck supper which is at 6 p.m. followed by a country gospel concert at 7:00 p.m. by Don Smith of Epsom. The supper is free but a love offering will be taken for Don. Any questions about this event, please call Sam Langley, Fellowship Coordinator, at 848-3724 (days) or 796-2194 (evenings). Thank you.

 

The church also has a new e-mail address: [email protected].  We hope to hear from you. 

 

Everyone is invited to join us on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. as we gather together to worship the Lord.

 


 

“From Sea to Shining Sea,” a patriotic concert, is set for Friday, June 6, 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield. It will feature the Chancel Choir, JuBellation Handbell Choir and UNH’s Inextinguishable Brass Quintet. Light refreshments will be served. Be sure to mark your calendar for this exciting event – an evening of marvelous music for all ages honoring our wonderful country. Parking and wheelchair accessibility at rear entrance. More information at: pittsfieldcc.com or 435-7471.

 


 

“What’s Happening At PYW?”

Submitted By: Paula Martel, Program Director

 

The Pittsfield Youth Workshop is currently finalizing the 2014 summer schedule. A few of the fun and exciting trips we are planning on include: Canobie Lake Park, Hilltop Fun Center, Lost River & Boulder Caves, Water Country, kayaking, a Red Sox’s game, deep sea fishing, a hiking trip and eight weeks of outdoor rock climbing. PYW is hoping to get the youth involved in a float for Old Home Day, the Pittsfield Fire Department will be spending a couple days doing a few activities with youth, Mr. Sherwood will have a couple woodworking projects for the youth to work on and we will also be going on several mountain biking trips.

 

PYW’s drop-in center will be open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2-6 PM, unless otherwise noted, during the summer. On some Friday afternoons, PYW will holding special activities. Check out our website or the summer calendar!   

 

On Tuesday, June 3rd, PYW will be holding an Open House from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for new youth and parents to check out the Drop-In Center, and for everyone to sign up for summer trips and activities (current PYW members will have the first opportunity to sign up for the summer trips). Although this will not be the only time to sign up, we are suggesting that everyone who is interested in the summer programs stop by. Some trips fill-up fast! PYW trips and activities are open to youth in grades six and up (that means youth who just finished 5th grade), from Pittsfield and the surrounding towns.  There are a lot of great opportunities this summer and we can’t wait to get started.

 

Please feel free to contact Paula Martel or Zach Powers with any questions, to sponsor a youth or to make a donation at 435-8272 or at [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out our website at www.pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org for all upcoming events or activities.

 


 

Kick For Cancer

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Plaque presented from White Dragon Martial Arts to Globe Manufacturing Company for their 25 years of continued support. From left to right: Vinnie Baiocchetti - Owner / Chief Instructor - White Dragon Martial Arts of NH, Rob Freese - Senior Vice President of Marketing - Globe Manufacturing Company, Dan Deane - Instructor - White Dragon Martial Arts of NH & Employee at Globe Manufacturing Company

 

Since our first tournament back in 1989, Globe Manufacturing Company has been the sole corporate sponsor for our annual Kick for Cancer Martial Arts tournament, an event that has enabled us to give about $150,000.00 to local area hospice centers. 

 

Since the start of the tournament, when our school was located in Pittsfield, our tournament has grown to become the largest and oldest charity martial arts tournament in the State of New Hampshire.  Throughout the years, this has become an international event, drawing martial artists and competitors from Florida, Michigan, Canada, New York, and all of the New England states to name a few.

 

Our martial arts teacher, Georganne Verigan who later became the Grandmaster or head of our martial arts system, wanted to do something to honor friends and family who she had lost to cancer and started the tournament.  When our school, White Dragon Martial Arts, moved from Pittsfield to Gilmanton, we continued the tradition of hosting the annual Kick for Cancer Charity Martial Arts Tournament.  Since day 1, 25 years ago, Globe Manufacturing Company has been our Corporate Sponsor, something that we are very proud and thankful of.

 

This year because of the generosity of our sponsors and participants, our total donation to local hospice programs was over $16,000.00.

 

On behalf of the White Dragon Martial Arts Family, we would like to thank Globe Manufacturing Company for their continued support.

 


 

Pittsfield Fire Department Service News

April 2014

 

During the month of April, 67 calls for emergency service were received. Fire and EMS personnel responded to:  36 medical emergencies, 2 chimney fires, 2 motor vehicle Fires, 1 gas leak, 2 electrical problems, 15 fire alarm activations, 3 service calls, 5 good intent calls, and 1 hazardous condition. Four of the calls were overlapping calls. Five mutual aid responses were provided to other communities and 3 were received from other communities. 97 Permits to Kindle a Fire were written.

 

Training topics for the month of April were: HIPAA training, Forestry Rural Water Supply and Drafting, Hydrant location and familiarization, and a Firefighter Cancer Awareness seminar.

 

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the Fire Department or to learn more about the Department, please stop by the station or call 435-6807.

 

SAFETY REMINDER: Always look twice at intersections for motorcycles. It could save someone’s life.

 


 

Dorcas Guild – May 2014

 

The May 13 meeting of the Dorcas Guild began with a welcome to the 11 members by President Nancy Fogg. Mary Jo Powelson read from Remarkable Women of the Bible – a passage about Dorcas – her life lesson and how to build a God-honoring life. All joined in “The Lord’s Prayer.” 

 

Nella Hobson passed around a few cards for signing and read the minutes of the last meeting, which were accepted as read. Reny Boyd read the treasurer’s report, also accepted.

 

The food basket went to Elaine Coffey; the apron is with Nancy Fogg; the mystery package was won by Mary Jo. All three fundraisers will be retired until the September meeting.

 

Our next meeting will be our Annual Banquet, to be held June 10 at 6 p.m. at Jitters Café on Main Street, Pittsfield. The complete meal, beverage, tax and tip are all included in the price. Nancy passed around a sign-up sheet for attendees and their selections of either Chicken Cordon Bleu or Beef Brisket. It was noted that if an attendee signed up and did not attend, she would still be responsible for payment.

 

The 225th Anniversary Committee is in the process of planning for several celebrations and the Guild should know by the September meeting (if not before) of what assistance might be needed. Dorcas Guild members are in agreement that they are willing to help.

 

Discussion was held on the May and June celebration cakes for the last Sunday of the month. After June, we will suspend the cake donation and discuss it once again at the September meeting. 

 

The business meeting adjourned when delicious “Robert Redford” cake, fresh fruit, crackers and cheese, and beverages were served by Mary Jo and Peggy Jacobs. After refreshments, the group enjoyed a flower arranging session with lovely fresh-cut flowers.

The next meeting will be June 10 at 6 p.m. at Jitters. Joan Riel will lead the devotions and a brief business meeting will follow. Our Wednesday work group continues to meet every Wednesday from 10-2 in the Vestry.

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

In response to Diane Vaughn’s letter criticizing Ted Mitchell’s request for  donations to support his town-beautification activities, I respectfully point out that many people ask for such help to support particular causes.  In fact, more than one other Pittsfield resident has written in The Sun asking for donations to support particular causes.  There is no need to single out Ted.

 

Diane suggested that Ted works to improve the town because he wants to be chosen citizen of the year.  This suggestion seems far-fetched in view of Ted’s commitment and the length of time that he has been working to improve the town-- sometimes while drawing criticism, not praise, for doing what he believes in.

 

Jim Pritchard

 


 

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Beverly Drolet with Judy Boyd of Pittsfield, winner of the Victorian Doll House raffled by The Clothes Closet on Mothers Day Weekend. Judy’s craft skills will be put to use in completing the project with a great assortment of amenities included in the raffle.

 


 

Picnic Tables For Pittsfield

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On Saturday the 10th of May, 2014, Mackenzie Desilets and Delaney John-Zensky, along with many volunteers, worked for the whole day at the Pittsfield Baseball Fields.

 

We are Girl Scouts in troop 10524, earning our Silver Award, the second highest award a Girl Scout can earn.

 

Our project, which we called, “Picnic Tables for Pittsfield” was to make the Tilton Hill baseball fields more enjoyable for young children and their families when siblings have games at the field. We saw that the children had nothing to do at the fields, except get in trouble, and so our idea bloomed.

 

We spent a year getting ready for the project. We spoke to local businesses, found blue prints for the structures and organized a field day. On Saturday we,  with help of friends, family and fellow boy and girl scouts, built a play set, sandbox, strawberry garden and 3 picnic tables. All in all there were over 35 volunteers to help during the build. 

 

We  had a lot of help from local businesses. Generous donations were made by: Barton Lumber, Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation, Osborne’s Agway and K & K Landscaping Supplies, PYBA, and lunch was provided at a discounted rate by Jack’s Pizza! We are very grateful for everyone’s generosity. 

 

We would like to thank everyone who helped, the project would not have been possible without them. The Pittsfield Baseball Fields now look better than ever and are ready for fun! 

 


 

Letter To The Editor

Floral Park Cemetery

 

Recently, driving along Barnstead Rd., I passed Floral Park Cemetery, with its new fencing.  What a difference the new fencing makes to the appearance of our beautiful cemetery !  I’d like to thank Carole Richardson for her foresight and dedication, as always, to the improvement of this lovely little town of ours.  Let’s all save our pennies and continue to help fund the remaining part of the cemetery fence, up along High St.  The old dilapidated fence takes away from the serene beauty of the area.  Please show your pride for our town, and respect for our descendants, by sending your contributions to: 

 

 Floral Park Cemetery Fence Fund

 P.O. Box 98

Pittsfield, NH 03263

 

Thank you,

A Proud Pittsfield

Resident

 


 

Meet Our Members - Firefighter Bill Brooks

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Next up in the Pittsfield Fire Department’s Meet our Members series is Firefighter Bill Brooks.  Bill joined the department in March 2013.  Bill is a lifelong native of Pittsfield.  His grandfather, Philip Brooks, was a Pittsfield police officer and animal control officer for many years.

 

Q: What interested you in joining the department?

A: I wanted to become a firefighter because it is an opportunity to help people and to protect their property.  I wanted to do something different and challenging.  As a firefighter, you learn about discipline and teamwork, as well as pushing yourself and remaining calm under pressure.  It’s a job you really put your heart into.  By being a firefighter, I can be a role model for my two sons. It lets me give back to my community.

 

Q: What other ways do you help in the community?

A: I coach sports for Pittsfield Parks and Rec and I manage many stores in the area. 

 


Obituaries


 

Joy Christie Bicknell

 

Born May 1, 1959, Joy was the daughter of Leighton I. and Constance I. Bicknell. She passed away peacefully on May 16, 2014 after an extended illness. 

 

Joy leaves behind her husband C. Martin Nowland, and two sons, Spencer Y. Nowland and Isaac A. Nowland. Joy’s mother, Connie, resides in St. Augustine, FL. Joy’s father died in 2000 and older brother Rob died in 1988. Siblings include Rob’s wife Marilyn Nichols, daughter Robin A. Bicknell, brother Lee R. Bicknell and sons Chris L. Bicknell and David F. Bicknell and David’s daughter Emmalyn A. Bicknell and son David F. Bicknell, Jr., brother Jon M. Bicknell, brother Dan N. Bicknell, Dan’s wife Jan M. Bicknell, and son Zachary R. Bicknell, brother Tod A. Bicknell, sister Amy J. Bright, Amy’s husband L. Michael Bright, and son Mathew A. Bright.

 

Joy attended the Little Red Schoolhouse in Francestown, NH, Conval High School in Peterborough, NH, was a graduate of University of New Hampshire with a bachelor’s degree in Forestry, and graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a master’s degree in Nutrition. Joy had a nutritional consulting business helping people all across the country. She was active in the community by actively participating in the local library, church, cooperative, and as a mom, supported and promoted her son’s activities.

 

A celebration of Joy’s life will be held at 1PM June 22 at the Bow Lake Grange, Water Street, Strafford, NH 03884. The grange is just off route 202A. Parking is at the Bow Lake Baptist Church, 530 Province Road (202A), Strafford, NH 03884, which a short walk from the grange. All are welcome for refreshments and reflection after the service at Joy and Marty’s home at 108 Range Road, Northwood, NH 03261. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be sent to either Hyder Family Hospice House, 285 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820 or First Unitarian Universalist Society of Exeter (FUUSE) 12 Elm Street, Exeter, NH 03833.

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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