Super Bingo
$15 Special Game
Concord
Bingo Center
60 Sheep Davis Road (Route 106)
Pembroke,
NH
(603) 223-2002
(Sponsored by)
Pittsfield Youth Baseball Association
Games start at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Doors open
at 4:30 p.m. Food Available
Free Parking
Concord Bingo
Center is re-opening on Wednesdays.
Come join us for the New Super Bingo $15 package!
(Winner
Take All sold separately)
Celebrating Birthdays are: May 6, Judith Dunne; May 9, Scott
Ward; May 10, Adam Ward; May 11, Nathan Brown, Chris Ward; May
12, Mike Taylor, Timothy Mineau.
A Very Happy Birthday to
one and all.
Celebrating Anniversaries are: May 7, Mick and Linda Rafeal;
May 12, Daniel and Sheila Ward.
Best Wishes.
Attention Pittsfield Historical Society members and other
volunteers.
The Spring clean up of Lyman Park is Saturday –
16th May – 8 AM. Bring your rake and gloves and a friend.
Let’s get ready for the June flower planting.
Pittsfield Youth Baseball Association, Inc. (“PYBA”)
would like to thank everyone who showed up to help with PYBA’s
Field Day on Saturday, April 25th. We’d like to send out a
special thank you to James Smith, owner of Weekly Trash Pickup,
for donating all the food and drinks. We would also like to
thank Mr. Smith for organizing the attendance of the
gentlemen from the Men’s Divisions
International (“MDI”), whose participation in our field day was
invaluable. We had a great time and accomplished so much!! Thank
you from the PYBA Board.
McDonald Family Singers
Meet the MacDonald Family -
Victor, Laurie, and their 8 home schooled children, ages 8-23
from Orange, Massachusetts. The styles of music presented in
this free concert include gospel bluegrass, a capella, brass
ensembles, and sacred classical.
They will perform at the
Loudon Center Freewill Baptist Church, Clough Hill Road, in
Loudon on May 16th, 2009, at 7 p.m. A Pot Luck Supper will be
held at 6 p.m.
For further information, please call
603-783-4540.
Encore Dance presents “On The Radio.” Our 9th year end
performance will be held at Prospect Mountain High School,
Saturday, May 9th at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tickets will be
available at the door.
Dancing To “Suds In The Bucket.” >From
left to right: Sarah Stricktrott, Wynn Bourque, Jade Pescinski,
Tiffany White, Paige Rueffert, Payton Everett, Essence Bourque,
Georgie Martin.
School Lunch Menus
May 11-15, 2009
EPSOM
Monday
- BBQ
chicken sandwich, fries, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, tuna
salad.
Tuesday - Tomato soup, mozzarella sticks, celery
sticks, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, Nacho salad.
Wednesday -
Hot dog with roll, buttered noodles, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt
tray, BLT salad.
Thursday - Chicken noodle casserole, rolls,
veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, chicken salad.
Friday -
Sloppy Joe with roll, pretzels, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt
tray, cheese salad.
PES
Monday
- Early Release - Ham &
cheese sandwich, chips, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Hot dog with
bun, veggie, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Spaghetti with
meatballs, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Popcorn chicken,
veggie, fruit, milk.
Friday - Fun fish, fries, fruit, milk.
TOPS NH #38
Spring is gardening time, and what better way of
losing weight? Why not make it a hobby instead of a chore and
have fresh items to eat and save money.
At TOPS, we have
programs for all. Come and Weigh In, and play games and enter
contests. We also have open mike for those wanting to share
weekly events that have promoted weight loss, or want tips
that can help them in the future.
Remember, TOPS is a non
profit organization that can help you. We meet weekly at St.
Stephen’s Church on Main Street in Pittsfield. Our meetings
begin at 6:30 p.m. Why not stop by and see what we are all
about. Remember, you do not have to be a resident of Pittsfield
to stop by or attend TOPS.
Feel free to contact P. Smith at
435-5333 or S. Gilmore at 798-5658.
Letter To The Editor
To The Editor:
I would like to
address the article in the Union Leader on April 20th written by
Mr. Jack Mullen, who is a veteran, saying he can finally fly his
American flag again.
Also, to Mr. L.P. O’Donovan whose letter
to the editor appeared in the Union Leader on April 23rd who is
also a veteran, saying that he is retiring his flag until a new
President is elected.
I have a problem with both of these
gentlemen. My flag has flown at my home for over 30 years. I do
not use it as a political statement to raise it and lower it
whenever I feel the urge.
Our flag is too important to play
political games with. My flag flies 24/7 on a lighted flag pole
and it will continue to fly as long as I live. My flag is very
important to me.
Gentlemen, please stop playing politics with
our flag. “Old Glory” is too important to all of us.
I am
also a proud veteran.
Senator
John “Jack” S. Barnes, Jr.
Suncook Valley Soccer Club
U12 Boys Fall Travel Team
Try-Outs
This fall the SVSC will be fielding a U12 Boys team
to play in the New Hampshire Seacoast Youth Soccer League. This
is a competitive league with teams from the seacoast area
including Rochester, Dover, Exeter, etc…
At the U12 level
they will play 8 v 8 (8 players on the field at a time). This is
a very competitive league with an end of season tournament and
we hope to play in at least one invitational weekend tournament.
This team will practice at least 3 times per week and play a
game or two a week. Everyone will need to make this
commitment in order to be competitive at this level. Practices
will start in early August and the season runs through October.
All the paperwork, including league fees, must be turned in
before June 30th to secure a spot in the league. The league
needs to have a copy of the players’ birth certificates, NHSA
paperwork, and player cards (which includes a head shot picture)
all set before a team can register. The league fee is $400 per
team and then we will need to pay $25 per game for officials.
The cost per player will be $65 per player, plus there will be a
couple of mandatory fundraisers to help make enough money so
that we can participate in an invitational tournament or two
during the season.
Try-outs for this team will be held on
Wednesday, May 20th and Monday, May 25th 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
at Drake Field in Pittsfield. Players are required to attend at
least one try-out and are encouraged to attend both. All area
U12 players (must not turn 12 before August 1st) are invited to
try-out. Players must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to
the try-outs and bring a copy of their birth certificate and a
head shot photo.
For more information please contact Rick
Anthony at 435-8563 or
[email protected].
4H
Holds Food Drive For The Pittsfield Food Pantry
Victory
Workers 4H added a second food drive to their schedule this
year. During this time of year, coupled with the struggling
economy, many families are in need of assistance. This is the
time of year when donations fall short of the demand. The
members of 4H stepped up once again and added a second food
drive and made several donations to the Pittsfield Food Pantry.
Thank you to the many 4H families that participated in the food
drive. The Food Pantry is still in need of food items and
toiletries and can be dropped off in the rear of Town Hall.
Victory Workers 4H will hold another food drive in the Fall.
Items like toothbrushes, tooth paste, toilet paper, deodorant,
soap, shampoo, paper towels and other items we don’t normally
think of as food pantry donations are items that are also
needed. Be sure to prepare by collecting donations over the
summer from friends and family so we can make the next food
drive the biggest one so far!
Ten
Tips For Troubling Times
As the country muddles through one
of the most challenging economic climates in history, New
Hampshire seems to be faring better than most states.
Our
standard of living is the highest in the country. Our work force
is among the best educated. What’s more, our per capita income
is well above the national average, while unemployment and home
foreclosures are far below.
In short, there’s every reason
to believe that when the economy finally changes course, New
Hampshire will be well-positioned to lead the way. In the
meantime, though, today’s troubling times demand a prudent
approach to money management.
“Until we see a sustained
turnaround, we all need to focus on the little things that can
make a big difference in our personal finances,” says Richard D.
Olson Jr., Director of Consumer & Small Business Banking for
Northway Bank.
Toward that end, Northway offers 10
straightforward tips to help families get their finances on
track.
1. Start with a budget. Never saw the need for a
budget in the past? Chances are, it’s looking like a pretty good
idea now. A financial software program can simplify the task and
make it easy to track your expenses.
2. Consolidate credit
card debt. Use just one card. Shop around for the best rate and
then transfer all outstanding balances to the card that offers
it. Resolve to get rid of credit card debt entirely by using
your card sparingly and paying more than the minimum each month.
3. Protect your credit rating. Simple precautions can help
you avoid becoming the victim of identity theft. Shred financial
documents before throwing them away. Pay bills online to avoid
putting checks in your mailbox, where your account number is
easy prey. And be wary of Internet scams and unsolicited
telephone calls. Above all, remember this: No reputable company
or financial institution will ever ask for personal information
(like your account number or Social Security number) over the
phone or via e-mail.
4. Confront problems head on. If you’re
having trouble paying bills, reach out to a credit counseling
service before things get out of hand. Beware of companies that
offer to “fix” your credit for a fee. There are many reputable
free services that can help with debt management. One of the
best is Consumer Credit Counseling Service, a longtime Northway
Bank partner. For information, call 1-800-327-6778 or visit www.
takechargeofyourmoney.org.
5. Save more. The rule of thumb:
Try to keep at least 6-9 months of living expenses in a liquid
savings account as your emergency fund. How to get there? Take a
hard look at your budget and see where you can pare back. A
little extra every month will add up in a hurry.
6. Earn
more. If you have substantial savings, shop around for the best
deal that combines an attractive rate with easy liquidity. Be
sure the maturity schedule aligns with when you expect to need
the cash.
7. Pay cash for big-ticket items. Your bank can
help you set up automatic transfers to save a little each month
toward whatever purchase you have in mind. Try to avoid making
the purchase until you can do so without taking on additional
debt.
8. Get credit for buying a home. If you’ve never owned
a home before, the federal stimulus package offers a
once-in-a-lifetime incentive for making the move. This year
only, first-time home buyers can get an $8,000 federal tax
credit.
9. Consider refinancing your home. Mortgage rates
are at historical lows, making now an ideal time to speak with a
mortgage specialist about reducing your largest debt.
10.
Polish your portfolio. Not so long ago, evaluating your appetite
for risk was an academic exercise. Now, you probably know
exactly what you can stomach. That being the case, now is a good
time to reevaluate your investment portfolio to see if it still
fits your temperament and goals. Dwelling on the past won’t make
you rich – but preparing your portfolio for the future just
might.
“With all the doom and gloom in the news, it’s easy
to believe that banks are reluctant to do business,” Olson says.
“Nothing could be further from the truth. In New Hampshire,
we’re fortunate to have a number of healthy community banks that
are ready to help our neighbors navigate these uncharted waters
and thrive when the turnaround comes.”
The
Revolutionary War
The Pittsfield Historical Society is conducting a program the
American Revolutionary War on May 14th at 7 P.M., at the Society
building on 13 Elm Street. Young and old are invited on a
virtual tour through four important Revolutionary War battle
sites. This PowerPoint will be presented by CW2 Tom Graham, New
Hampshire National Guard Historian. Mr. Graham will discuss the
background and general overview of these battles, as well as the
New Hampshire connection to each, including the prominent role
played by New Hampshire hero, General John Stark.
All are
welcome to attend this worthwhile program.
Letter To The Editor
To SVS Editor:
I appreciate having a
local paper such as yours. It has been helpful and convenient in
many ways.
However; I write to express disappointment with
the recent weekly promotion of immorality in the form of and
under the guise of humor.
Must we laugh at this very
prevalent social malaise? If this is the current state of our
society - how sad! If it is not, then why promote it in the name
of humor? It reminds me of a fictitious place called Vanity Fair
in a passage from the well known 1600’s masterpiece The
Pilgrim’s Progress. ....that their way to the city lay through
this town of Vanity they contrived to set up a fair; a fair
wherin should be sold all sorts of vanity. ... Here are to be
seen too, and that for nothing, thefts, murders, adulteries,
false swearers...
Infidelity is having a profoundly negative
impact on many aspects of our culture. Maybe it is hard to
recognize since it is a subtle and deceptive corrosion of many
long held virtues including our most foundational institution
created for our well being, marriage.
May I suggest we “raise
the bar” so to speak. Seems there must be some scripts out there
that do not echo the social and moral disintegration but instead
reflect, support and edify our marriages and families.
What
can we expect from the next generation and the next and the next
if this is what parents and other responsible adults mirror
before them and consider laughable?
Name Withheld
By
Request
Quilts, Tea, and Thee
“Quilts, Tea, and Thee” an exhibit featuring fine handcrafted
quilts and tasty tea is set for May 9, 2-4 p.m. at the First
Congregational Church, 24 Main St., Pittsfield.
You are cordially invited to the “Quilts, Tea, and
Thee” social, Saturday, May 9, 2-4 p.m., at the First
Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield.
This
exhibit will feature over 100 quilts - many older quilts or
family heirlooms, with some newer items and quilts in progress,
but all with sentimental stories. A brochure describing each
quilted item will guide the visitor. As a special feature, the
Pittsfield Historical Society has agreed to display the
Congregational Church’s 1883 historic quilt.
Tea and a
variety of homemade goodies will be served. A donation of $3.00
is asked to cover the costs. A gift shop will be available
to view and purchase unique handcrafted gifts – just in time for
Mothers’ Day. A complimentary keepsake will be given to each
visitor.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to view a fabulous
quilt exhibit in the church Sanctuary and sample some tasty tea
in the Vestry. For more information, call Elsie Morse at
435-6917 or Nella Hobson, 435-8385.
Suncook Valley Soccer Club
Car Wash to Benefit Mark Kubat &
Family
The Suncook Valley Soccer Club held a Car Wash Fundraiser on
Saturday April 25th, at Globe Mfg. The SVSC raised $580 for the
Mark Kubat and Family Fund. Over 20 kids and adults washed cars
at the Globe parking lot from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. With great
weather and the generous donations from everyone, the SVSC was
able to raise $580. The SVSC would like to thank Globe Mfg for
allowing us to use their parking lot, Rite Aid and Town Pizza
for donating pizza for all the kids working, and to all the
people who helped out at the car wash or donated baked items.
The Suncook Valley Soccer Club, which serves the youth of
Pittsfield ages 5 to 12, announces the final two sign-up dates
for Fall Soccer.
Tues., May 5th, 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
at Pittsfield Middle High School.
Sat., May 9th, 9:00am-
12:00 p.m. at Pittsfield Middle High School,
Costs: U10, (3rd
& 4th Grades) & U12 (5th & 6th Grades), $45.00.
U8,
(1st & 2nd Grades), $30.00.
U6, (Kindergarten),
$15.00.
Family Cap of $75.00.
Karen Dodge raises and trains performance and show horses at her
home Chinquapin Hill Farm in Pittsfield. Dodge has been
recognized by the American Quarter Horse Association as MVP -
Most Valuable Professional of the Year in New Hampshire. Dodge,
an AQHA Professional Horseperson, is active in the equine
industry, sponsoring and donating her time and talents through
the educational programming in the New Hampshire Quarter Horse
Association.
Mrs. Flora Perkins, former Pittsfield resident celebrated her
97th Birthday on April 18th at her home with her daughter and
son-in-law, Martha and Jerry Ramsey in Fayetteville, Georgia.
Among the friends who attended were Corine and Leon Miller of
Pittsfield. Festivities in her honor were the presentations of
many plants and cut flowers, candies and jellies, toiletries,
cards from friends and family. A pleasant evening meal at a
local restaurant was a gift from a grandson and another meal
from her Silver Age Group. It was a lovely birthday for a lovely
lady!
We’re gonna need a bigger mirror.” Join the ladies of the cast
as the Pittsfield Players present Bathroom Humor at the Scenic
Theatre this weekend, May 8 & 9 at 8pm. Take a break and spend a
few hours in the bathroom with us. You’ll laugh till you pee.
Call 435-8852 for ticket reservations.
Obituaries
Marilyn Austin Connor
Pembroke - Marilyn Austin Connor, 74, a
longtime resident of Pittsfield and Pembroke, died Thursday,
April 30, 2009, at the CRVNA Hospice House in Concord.
Born
in Providence, R.I., she was the daughter of Frederick and
Florence (Austin) Barnes.
She was a graduate of the
University of Rhode Island, where she was a member of the Delta
Zeta sorority. She was also a member of a number of
organizations including, the Air America Association, the Ladies
Auxiliary of the American Legion in Hooksett and the Booster
Club.
Mrs. Connor was an elementary school teacher in the
town of Udorn, Thailand, where she taught American servicemen's
children from 1962 to 1965. For 12 years, she worked at Lens
Crafters in Concord, retiring in 2005.
She enjoyed
homemaking activities including gardening and cooking, and she
was an avid Scrabble player. She also traveled extensively
through Southeast Asia and parts of the United States.
Survivors include her two sons, Steven F. Connor of Allenstown
and Jeffrey W. Connor of Epsom; two daughters, Karen L.
McCormack and her husband, Jeffrey, of Gilmanton and Kimberly A.
Collins and her husband, Jason, of Franklin; and seven
grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, John H.
Connor III, in 2005; and by her son John H. Connor IV in 1976.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at 10
a.m. at the Congregational Church of Hooksett, 5 Veterans Drive,
Hooksett.
Burial will follow at the Floral Park Cemetery in
Pittsfield.
Memorial donations may be made to the Dana
Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor,
Brookline, Mass., 02445, ATTN: Contribution Services.
Friends are invited to sign an online guest book at
www.mem.com.
The Bennett Funeral Home of Concord is in charge of the
arrangements.