Celebrating Birthdays are: August 19, Leah Pollard, Reuben Leavitt; August 20, Cowin Hillsgrove; August 22, John Freeman, Theda Worden; August 24, Michael Brock; August 25, Jeff Descoteaux.

A very Happy Birthday to one and all.

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Best Wishes to Paul and Carole Richardson, who will celebrate their Wedding Anniversary on August 23.

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Challenges, Challenges, Challenges, life has many of them. Like the days getting shorter, the dresses shorter, or the pants that have pleats. What can we do? Challenge ourselves to get out, men, women, and children, and come to a TOPS meeting, and meet people with the same challenges.

We meet Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at the Undercroft of St. Stephen’s Church, Main Street, Pittsfield. You need not be a resident of Pittsfield to come and see us take the challenges.

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School Lunch Menus
August 26-28, 2009

 

PES
Wednesday - Ravioli, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Hotdog with bun, veggie, fruit, milk.
Friday - Pizza, veggie, fruit, milk.

 

PMHS
Wednesday - Pizza, veggies, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Chicken, veggies, fruit, milk.
Friday - Burgers, fries, veggies, fruit, milk.

 

CHICHESTER
Wednesday - Variety Pizza Day, French fries, sliced peaches, milk.
Thursday - Chicken nuggets, mashed potato, corn, pudding, milk.
Friday - Cheeseburger with roll, pickles, chips, veggie, pears, milk.

Ice cream will be sold every Tuesday and Thursday. Breakfast is also offered every day with a variety of cereal and hot items for only $1.00 a day. The kitchen hopes everyone had a relaxing and fun summer. Welcome Back!

 

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The 12 “Ts”

A small group of teachers gathered at Havenwood Heritage Heights, Concord on July 13th for their annual retirement luncheon with Hostess Harriet Ames.

Attending were Deborah Barton, Beverly Drolet, Nancy Fogg, Elaine Glidden, Carol Grainger and “Skip” Krause. The small number allowed for intimate conversation, stories and much laughter. A delicious summer lunch was catered by Havenwood and served in their Great Room guest facility. A good time was had by all.

 

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The Pittsfield Police Association Thanks You!
National Night Out 2009 – A Huge Success

Perhaps you heard the music coming from Dustin Park on Tuesday, August 4th or maybe you saw the smiles on the children’s faces as they rode by in the Appleview Express hay wagon. Whatever the case may be what you experienced was another successful National Night Out put on by The Pittsfield Police Association in conjunction with Pittsfield Youth Workshop, The Pittsfield Drug and Alcohol Committee (PDAC) and the Pittsfield Fire Department.

There are many to thank for a job well done. Topping the list are the new additions this year of DJ/MC Stephen and Melissa Topham; Steve Catalano and The Appleview Express of Appleview Orchard, The Alton Police Department K9 Unit, Matt Hanson the juggler and face painter/faux tattoo artist, Donna Keely.

We thank our regulars who provide information to the community: The Pittsfield Community Coalition, NH Mediation, Bureau of Liquor Enforcement; The Pittsfield Drug and Alcohol Coalition, The PATCH Clinic, PYW, Pittsfield Police Association and The Pittsfield Players.

Thanks to Chris Ward for the bouncy house that is always a hit and to the Police Explorers who do such a great job keeping those kids bouncing safely; the Pittsfield Fire Department for allowing us to climb on their vehicles and who gave us bike helmets to give away; the Sanderson Fund who provided for DNA kits to be distributed; Town of Pittsfield Parks & Recreation for use of Dustin Park; Phil Massey and Larry Konopka for the use of their grills; Maxfield’s for donating charcoal and lighter fluid and Concord Auto Spa for detailing a police cruiser,

 

Special thanks for all our food donations that made our free meal possible; to Danis Supermarket for hot dogs and rolls; The Pittsfield Rotary Club for water, soda and condiments; Village Pizza for pizzas; Rite Aid, Bell Brothers and K2 Market for ice; and Liz Hast for Ice Pops.

We also thank all of the volunteers from PYW, The Pittsfield Police Association and The Pittsfield Fire Department who made this night possible.

We look forward to National Night Out 2010!

 

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Letter to the Editor:

“Congratulations!” and “Well done!” to the Pittsfield High School Class of 1984 on their 25th year class reunion. The organizing committee did a great job and provided a lot of fun for those attending. It was great catching up with many of you and remembering days gone by.

We were proud to see where you have gone and who you have become. You should be proud of yourselves. Thank you for including us as part of your festivities.

Jonas and Elaine Glidden

 

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Letter To The Editor

To The Good Citizens Of Pittsfield:
In March I was elected to the Planning Board for a three year term. Consider this my six month report. To start with, I otta have my head examined.

I have never served on such a fractured board before. In a typical meeting, we spend the first hour arguing over the last meeting’s minutes. The second hour, we spend discussing board member’s bad behavior.

We have had three applicants come before us. One involved a woman trying to subdivide her house she wanted to sell from a large tract of land which she wanted to keep. The house needed to be sold to keep up its maintenance, which is  important to this women. The board within the law could have granted an exemption from a major subdivision application to a less expensive minor application and helped the applicant. No dice. The board voted no exemption.

Another applicant came to us to build an equipment storage building. There were some errors on the original plan. The applicant came back with a revised plan and after much frustration on his part caused by the Board, his application for site plan review was approved with the condition that the state driveway permit was followed. Some of the board members treated him like a common criminal. He’s not happy.

Our third applicant was treated better. The board voted to exempt the plan review. I voted for the exemption to save the applicant from getting a bad taste in his mouth and the frustration the applicant would surely face.

I’m not much of a baseball fan, but our batting average is one for three. I hope we do better. If I have learned one thing in politics, the only thing that matters is how you treat people.

Respectfully,
Dan Schroth

 

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Irving Gadoury – 2009 Portsmouth High School Graduate

Irving Gadoury, a Pittsfield resident and student from kindergarten through 10th grade, graduated from Portsmouth High School on June 12th.  He was a member of The Pittsfield Jazz Band and chorus under the direction of Susan Hipkiss. He also was cast in the play “The Pirate’s Life” also directed by Susan Hipkiss, Pittsfield High School’s Music and Drama Club Director. He was VP of Student Council and became president during the 2006 -2007 school year.

Irving became a NH Teen Institute Drug and Alcohol Prevention Staff Member in 2005 and was promoted to The Seacoast Regional Coordinator in 2008. He was a member of the school band from 2003 -2007.

As a Youth Council member for Pittsfield Youth Workshop, Irving coordinated two battle of the bands fundraisers for the organization and enjoyed helping out in his spare time. He took guitar lessons at Strings & Things and started teaching guitar lessons at 14.

At Portsmouth High School, he was a member of Peer Leadership. Musically, was a member in the Concert Choir directed by Gwen Baker.  Under the direction of Wendell Purrington, he was a First Tenor in the Men’s Ensemble and The Madrigal Singers, an elite men’s choir group.  As a member of the “Mind, Body and Soul Band”, a jazz band comprised of many teenagers throughout NH, he was an electric guitarist under the direction of TJ Wheeler, a senior seacoast jazz and blues guitarist. In the 2007 production of “Grease” he was part of the male ensemble and a dancer.  He also played “Checco” in the 2008 production of Peter Pan, both directed by Tim Stokel.

In 2008 he was a male dancer in The Bell Center for the Arts in Dover’s production of “Fame”, directed by Chris Cross. He has studied guitar for the past seven years with the most recent years focusing on jazz guitar. He is the recipient of the Parent’s Music Club’s annual scholarship.

Scholastically Irving consistently maintained honor roll status, and excelled in both Calculus and Physics. He received the Senior Award for Excellence in Calculus. Irving will be majoring in Music Production at The University of Massachusetts at Lowell.
He is the son of local musician Gary Gadoury of Alton and Terry Gadoury of Portsmouth.

 

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Letter

I am writing this letter because I am upset about the poor behavior concerning fireworks displayed in Floral Park Cemetery in Pittsfield. I am disappointed by those who feel that their own self-enrichment and gratification is worth more than another person’s dignity as far as a final resting place.

What happened to the serene, dignified atmosphere and respect intended for the deceased? I think that a cemetery would be the least appropriate place for displaying fireworks. I hope that the citizens of Pittsfield would agree with me, including members of the Pittsfield Rotary Club and the Floral Park Cemetery Association.

Both vehicle and foot traffic over grave sites, whether the deceased buried there had been rich, poor, war veteran, or those of the paupers who are buried in the unmarked graves where the fireworks have been set-up these past years, is a violation of their final resting places.

I think that a more suitable place should be found for the fireworks. If not, what will be next, carnival rides on each grave site?

Martha Fife
Pittsfield, NH

 

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Summer at the Carpenter Library

Now that August has arrived, The Friends of the Josiah Carpenter Library are looking toward autumn, and their upcoming events.  Their next meeting will be held on Monday, September 14, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the library. New members are always welcome!

The Friends’ Books for Babies program is in full swing again, thanks to a grant from Rotary Club of Pittsfield. In addition to funding this program, monies from the Rotary grant were used to purchase a variety of new children’s books for the library.  Books by such well known authors as, Amy Rosenthal, James Prosek, and Rick Riordan, just to name a few. Be sure to stop by the Children’s Room to view all the new books on hand.

To better accommodate parents with infants, The Friends have purchased a Diaper Changing Station as an addition to the library’s restroom on the lower level.

As part of The Friends appreciation of the historical importance of the Josiah Carpenter Library, we support the beautification of the building and grounds. Materials and labor for some much needed landscaping along the library’s front hillside and seasonal flowers for the barrels on the library’s front steps, were provided by the Friends.

Fall plans include re-seeding of the front lawn, as well as a building restoration project. The Friends are organizing a project to restore the library’s front door to its original beauty.  We welcome your participation in these new projects.

In the coming months look for announcements in this paper regarding upcoming raffles, plant sales, etc.

We wish you all a happy and safe end of the summer !

 

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Sept. 16 Could Become American Legion Day

In the online version of The American Legion July 30, 2009 edition, was a story that should be read to all Americans.

On July 24, 2009 U. S. Representative Halvorson (Dem. 11th Dist. Il)l, submitted House Resolution 679 (H. Res 679) that “calls on Americans to observe American Legion Day on Sept. 16”. When she heard that the 91st birthday of The American Legion, she thought “we should do something to recognize all of the work being done by the Legion for the community and for veterans.”  The significance of Sept 16 is on that day in 1919, the United States Congress chartered The American Legion.

According to Congress.Org, as of August 10, 2009, there are only 42 co-sponsors with 41 from each party. Strangely enough though, neither one of our Representatives have signed on as a co sponsor for this needed resolution.  As the Commander for the American Legion Peterson-Cram Post in Pittsfield, I urge each and every citizen and veteran, Legion member or not, to contact Reps Hodes and Shea-Porter to sign on as co-sponsors and follow through with an affirmative vote.

In response to this resolution, in a letter to Rep. Halvorson, American Legion Commander David K Rehbein wrote “On behalf of the 2.7 million members of the American Legion, I humbly thank you for introducing H. Res 679, a resolution that recognizes Sept 16 annually as The American Legion Day”.  He continued on to say “The American Legion Day would serve as a national day of observance of the goals and ideals of this federally chartered wartime veterans [sic] service organization.”

Here in Pittsfield and in our local communities in the area, we see the effect of the American Legion has; whether it is a scholarship to a graduating high school Senior to observing Memorial Day and Veterans Day.  This resolution is fitting.  Who, among you will join me in this effort to help pass this resolution?

Merrill Vaughan,
Commander
American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75

 

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Pittsfield Girl Scouts

The Pittsfield Area Girl Scouts are getting ready to start another year of fun and educational activities for any girls who are interested in joining. We have Girl Scouts in town from 1st -12th grade, who go to school in Pittsfield, private schools and are homeschooled. We welcome anyone who would like to join us. Last year some of our activities included a mother/daughter tea, a father/daughter dance, a camporee, making Christmas gift bags for the food pantry, and many other activities.

Our first Leaders Meeting is going to be on Monday August 24th at 6:30 p.m. at the community center. Any adult who has an interest in helping out is encouraged to attend. We look forward to meeting you. Watch for notices for our Annual Ice Cream Social to register your daughter for scouts! If you have any questions about Girl Scouts in Pittsfield please call Danielle at 435-7001.

 

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Pittsfield School District Bus Routes

Listed Are Approximate Times That Students Will Pick Up
Students Should Be At The Bus Stop 5 Minutes Early

Morning Routes
Green Route #1 Mrs. Perlupo
6:55 A.M. - Tilton Hill Road As Far As 310 (Before Wildwood Drive)
7:00 A.M. - Stop Wildwood Dr. - Hill Top Rd.(out Tilton Hill Rd.) (Do Not Cross Street Will Pick Up On Way Back)
7:10 A.M. - Back To School
Green Route #2 Mrs. Perlupo
7:15 A.M. - Loudon Road - Students To Right Side Of Road Only
7:20 A.M. - Targhee Road, Karacull Lane
7:25 A.M. - Sweetfern Drive
7:30 A.M. - Ingalls Road
7:35 A.M. - Loudon Road - Students Of Left Side Of Road
7:40 A.M. - Back To School
Purple Route #1 Mr. Marston
6:55 A.M. - Governor’s Road To Corner Of Route 107
7:00 A.M. - Jenness Pond Road
7:01 A.M. - Clough Road
7:03 A.M. - End Of Shingle Mill Brook Road
7:10 A.M. - Tilton Hill Road As Far As 310 Tilton Hill Road As Far As Wildwood Dr.
7:20 A.M. - Back To School
Purple Route #2 Mr. Marston
7:30 A.M. - Catamount Road
7:40 A.M. - Berry Pond Road, Mountain Road, Sargent Road
7:45 A.M. - White Brook Apartments
7:46 A.M. - South Main Street
7:50 A.M. - Back To School
Red Route #1 Mrs. Hill
6:50 A.M. - Webster Mills Road
7:05 A.M. - Dowboro Road., South Pittsfield Road
7:10 A.M. - Tan Road
7:15 A.M. - Quail Ridge Circle
7:25 A.M. - Back To School
Red Route #2 Mrs. Hill
7:30 A.M. - Lyford Hill Road
7:35 A.M. - Leavitt Road Out 28 To Kaime Road
7:40 A.M. - Concord Hill Road
7:45 A.M. - Back To School
Blue Route #1 Ms. Bruedle
7:00 A.M. - Lower Carroll Street, Barnstead Road To Lights - Goes Across To #107 - Up 107 To Town Line
7:10 A.M. - Lily Pond Road, Shaw Road, White Road
7:15 A.M. - Route 28
7:20 A.M. - Upper City Road, Molly Lane
7:25 A.M. - Daroska Road, Siel Road
7:30 A.M. - Returns To Upper City As Far As Loudon Town Line
7:32 A.M. - Eaton Road
7:35 A.M - Norris Road Across Cameron Drive To Leavitt Rd.
7:50 A.M. - Back To School
Orange Route #1 Ms. Ramsey
6:45 A.M. - Governor’s Road At Wessons
6:50 A.M. - Thompson Road
6:52 A.M. - Johnson Road
6:55 A.M. - Sanderson Road
7:05 A.M. - Back To School
Orange Route #2 Ms. Ramsey
7:15 A.M. - South Main Street - Commons
7:10 A.M. - Cram Avenue
7:12 A.M. - Dustin Park
7:14 A.M. - Park Street
7:17 A.M. - Back To School
Orange Route #3 Ms. Ramsey
7:20 A.M. - Oak Street (By K2 Market)
7:21 A.M. - Damsite
7:23 A.M. - Bridgeview Apts.
7:24 A.M. - Watson Street
7:26 A.M. - Bridge Street & Chestnut
7:28 A.M. - Back To School

 

Afternoon Routes
Green - Route #1 Mrs. Perlupo
2:25 P.M. - Leaves PES
2:30 P.M. - Tilton Hill Road
2:35 P.M. - Wildwood Drive
2:45 P.M. - Return To School - PES - PMHS
Green Route #2 Mrs. Perlupo
2:50 P.M. - Leaves PMHS
2:55 P.M. - Leaves PES
3:05 P.M. - Loudon Road
3:15 P.M. - Targhee Drive, Karacull Lane, Sweetfern Drive
3:25 P.M. - Ingalls Road
3:30 P.M. - Route Finished
Purple Route #1 Mr. Marston
2:25 P.M. - Leaves PES
2:30 P.M. - Blueberry Express
2:32 P.M. - Cram Avenue, Carroll Street
2:35 P.M. - 1/2 Dustin Park
2:36 A.M. - Elm Street At Park Street
2:50 P.M. - PMHS And PES
Purple Route #2 Mr. Marston
2:55 P.M. - Leaves PES
3:00 P.M. - Tilton Hill Road (Past Wildwood Drive), Catamount Rd.
3:20 P.M. - Johnson Road, Thompson Road
3:30 P.M. - Governor’s Road
3:35 P.M. - Route Finished
Red Route #1 Ms. Hill
2:25 P.M. - Leaves PES
2:30 P.M. - Lyford Hill Rd., Leavitt Rd., Out 28 To Dominick’s Restaurant, Martel Road, Concord Hill Rd., PES
Red Route #2 Ms. Hill
2:50 P.M. - Goes To PMHS And Does Route Again
2:55 P.M. - Lyford Hill Rd., Leavitt Rd., Out 28 To Dominick’s Restaurant, Martel Road, Concord Hill Rd.
Red Route #3 Ms. Hill
3:10 P.M. - Leaves PES
3:15 P.M. - Quail Ridge Road
3:35 P.M. - South Pittsfield Area Webster Mills Road
3:40 P.M. - Route Finished
Blue Route #1 Ms. Bruedle
2:25 P.M. - Leaves PES
2:30 P.M. - South Main Street, Commons
2:35 P.M. - White Brook Apartments
2:40 P.M. - Return To School
Blue Route #2 Ms. Bruedle
2:45 P.M. - Leaves PES
2:50 P.M. - PMHS
3:00 P.M. - Barnstead Road
3:10 P.M. - Shaw Road, Range Road (Only If Students On Road To Ride)
3:15 P.M. - 107 N To Town Line
3:20 P.M. - Upper City Road, Molly Lane
3:25 P.M. - Daroska Road, Siel Road
3:30 P.M. - Upper City Rd., To Loudon Town Line, Eaton Rd., Norris Rd., Across Cameron Drive To Leavitt Rd.
3:40 P.M. - Route Finished.
Orange Route #1 Mrs. Martin
2:25 P.M. - Leaves PES
2:30 P.M. - 1/2 Of Dustin Park
2:32 P.M. - Oak Street (By K2 Market)
2:35 P.M. - Damsite
2:40 P.M. - Bridgeview Apts.
2:45 P.M. - Bridge Street, Chestnut Street, Smith Street
2:50 P.M. - Return To School
Orange Route #2 Mrs. Martin
2:55 P.M. - Leaves PES And PMHS
3:00 P.M - Route 107 South - Catamount Apartments & As Far As 424 Catamount Road
3:10 P.M. - Berry Pond Road
3:15 P.M. - Mountain Road
3:20 P.M. - Route Finished