Did you mark your calendars for the evening of music to be held Friday,
November 13th at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield?
Singer/songwriter, Don Smith will present a special musical performance of “Travelin’
On Music.” No cost to attend - a love offering will be taken. Everyone
is cordially invited.
The Date: November 21st.
The Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The
Place: First Congregational Church, Pittsfield.
Our annual
Christmas Fair and very popular corn chowder lunch, sandwiches and
pies. There will be a great assortment of baked goods and candy,
gourmet gifts, decorations, gifts and crafts, handiwork and a silent
auction. This fair has a great reputation and popular items are in
great demand. Hope to see you there!
HAM & BEAN SUPPER
The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders will be holding their 9th Annual Ham &
Bean Supper, Saturday, November 14, 2009. It will be downstairs at the
Pittsfield Community Center from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the meal consisting
of ham, beans or potatoes, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert. The cost
is $7.00 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 6 to 12, and children 5 and
under is free. Stop by and enjoy a home cooked meal.
Gilmanton Fire Department
Submitted by Chief K.G. Lockwood
On Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 00:27
hrs. the Gilmanton Fire Department was dispatched to a fire alarm activation
at 206 Hemlock Drive, at 00:31 hrs. a call was received from the homeowner
indicating a smoke condition in the structure and a possible fire on the
porch.
Chief Lockwood arrived on scene at 00:31 hrs. and reported a 2-story
30x40 wood frame structure with a smoke condition. At 00:34 hrs. A fire on
the porch was confirmed and the fire had extended to the basement. At
00:34 hrs. a full structure fire assignment was requested. This brought
mutual aid from Barnstead, Belmont, and Pittsfield. The first arriving
engine company stretched a handline to the basement for extinguishment. At
00:55 hrs. the fire was placed under control with extensive overhaul and the
final companies cleared the scene at 02:50 hrs. This fire was very labor
intense with fire damage in the basement and first floor, smoke and heat
damage to the second floor, damage is estimated to be over $100,000.00.
The occupants were awaked by the properly maintained operational smoke
detectors located in the residence.
The cause of this fire is the improper disposal of woodstove ashes on
the porch. There were no injuries and the occupants and their two dogs were
going to stay at another property they own in the area.
