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Pittsfield NH News

March 31, 2010

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There are openings on the Pittsfield Budget Committee. Anyone interested in serving on the Committee, please contact the Town Moderator, Cedric Dustin at either 6 Blake Street, Pittsfield, NH 03263 or [email protected]




Celebrating Birthdays are: April 1, Lynn Tiede; April 3, Meghan Brown, Judy Bartlett, Wendy S. Locke; April 4, Judy Mandigo, Tyler Snedeker, Patrick Bailey; April 5, Hank Wallace, Jr.; April 6, Kip Riel, Peter Teloian, Jr.

 

A Very Happy Birthday To One And All.




Best Wishes to Scott and Arlene Brown who will celebrate their Wedding Anniversary on April 1st.




Winners in the March Drawing of the Peterson-Cram Legion Post were:
#139 - Mike Pratt, $50; #143 - Joshua Freese, $25; #81 - Leo Fraser, $10; #37 - Diane Vaughan, $10; #145 -  Jenna Freese, $10.




Pittsfield Area Senior Center Date Correction

April 1, 2010
Easter Luncheon
Entertainment will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch following at 12 p.m.  It is one of our favorites!  Stuffed chicken breast, gravy, cranberry sauce, red bliss mashed potatoes, vegetables, beverage and dessert.  Reserve your meal by calling 435-8482.


April 2, 2010
Holiday Brunch
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pancakes, Sausage, Boiled Eggs, Hot Apple Crisp, Orange Juice.


Price Correction For The Bus
Two weeks ago a new charge for the bus was announced. Unfortunately that statement was premature. The known charges will stay in effect. Rural transportation service requests a $2.00 donation round trip for seniors 60 +.   The cost for those 59 and under is $3.00 per person.  I apologize for the miss-information and any confusion this may have caused.




The Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by Pittsfield Parks and Recreation will take place at  Drake  Field, at the tennis courts on April 3, 2010, at  9:00 a.m.


Come join the fun and meet the Easter Bunny!



 

American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75
Submitted By Merrill A. Vaughan, Commander


The American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 will conduct their next meeting on Monday, April 5, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Post Home located at 3 Loudon Rd.


The proposed agenda will begin with election of Post Officers for 2010-2011 year; the installation of elected officers will be conducted by the American Legion, Department of New Hampshire, District 5 Commander on May 3rd.  In addition, plans for our Memorial Day observance that will be held on Sunday, May 30th at 1:00 p.m. and other items that will come before the Post Executive Committee.  All members and prospective members are requested to be in place by 7:30 p.m.


If you are a veteran, honorable discharged and looking to belong to a Veterans’ Service Organization, come, join us on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Post home.  If you have any questions, please, feel free to contact me before the meeting at my home phone (435-5207) or my cell phone (344-0264).

 


 

Pittsfield Senior Center Weekly Activities
April 1-7, 2010
All activities begin at 10 a.m. and end at 11:30 unless noted.


Monday, Bingo; Tuesday, Games with Dan McGuire; Wednesday, Crafts; Thursday, Bingo; Friday, 9:30-10:30, Chair Exercise and Chair Dancing, 10:30-11:15, Senior Seated Yoga.


April 1, 2010, Easter Luncheon.
Entertainment will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch following at 12 p.m.  It is one of our favorites! Stuffed chicken breast, gravy, cranberry sauce, red bliss mashed potatoes, vegetables, beverage and dessert. Reserve your meal by calling 435-8482.


April 2, 2010, Holiday Brunch.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Pancakes, Sausage, Boiled Eggs, Hot Apple Crisp, Orange Juice.


Wednesday’s Are Community Get Together Days.
Every Wednesday we are promoting a community gathering of our Mature Population. In many towns throughout New Hampshire the seniors gather one day each week for conversation, perhaps entertainment and sharing a meal. This is a great opportunity to share a nutritious meal, for only a $2.00 donation with no prep work and no clean up.
Try us out. We started this last month on St. Patrick’s Day and had a wonderful time.

 


 

School Lunch Menus
April 5-9, 2010

 

CHICHESTER
Monday - Assorted pizza day, carrots and cucumbers with ranch dip, orange wedges, milk.
Tuesday - Ham and cheese sub, French fries, apple, milk.
Wednesday - Roast turkey and gravy, mashed potato, green beans, cranberry sauce, chocolate chip cookie bar, milk.
Thursday - Belgian waffle sticks, sausage links, orange wedges, pears, milk.
Friday - Hot dog with roll, baked beans or veggie, applesauce, milk.

 

PMHS
Monday - Nachos and cheese, meatsauce, lettuce, tomato, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Cheeseburgers, rolls, chips, pickles, fresh fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Shepherd’s pie, potato, bread, baked dessert, milk.
Thursday - Chicken nuggets, fries, veggies, fruit, milk.
Friday - Grilled cheese, tomato soup, veggie sticks, fruit, milk.

 

PES
Monday - Mac and cheese, veggie, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Hot dog on bun, veggie, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Ravioli, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Cheeseburgers, veggie, fruit, milk.
Friday - Pizza, veggie, fruit, milk.

 


 

Pittsfield Women Of Rotary


After a winter recess, Women of Rotary met for their March meeting at the home of Sue Bleckmann with eleven members in attendance.


It was voted that since we use the Senior Center for suppers and since we find the kitchen could use certain items, we would have a “Pantry Shower.” At our April meeting each member should bring a kitchen item (bowl, utensil, pot, etc.)


After reports were read and business taken care of, Fred Okrent, a member of the Pittsfield Fire Department, gave us a history of fire departments and fire alarm boxes and some interesting trivia. Thank you Fred.


St. Patrick’s theme refreshments were served by  hostesses Sue Bleckmann, Marge Feeny, Marilun Thyng, and Margie Lank.

 


 

Pittsfield Girl Scouts
Submitted by: Danielle John-Zensky

The Girl Scouts in town have been busy these last few months! Our cookie sale was a success. Thank you to all who helped and supported us by buying cookies. We all have big plans for the proceeds that our troops have earned. The Junior Girl Scouts are getting ready for their big event this year, a sleepover at the Boston Museum of Science. The Juniors have also decided that they would like to help the people in Haiti. We are purchasing a tent to donate to the Haitian Ministries out of Norwich, CT, that will be sent directly to the people of Haiti. The Brownies are hoping to host a Noah’s Ark (Build-a-Bear) event. The Daisy scouts are planning on attending a fairy house building activity at Prescott Farm in Laconia followed up by ice cream sundaes at Friendly’s.


All troops have been busy earning patches and having fun. We are getting ready for our end of the year awards ceremony. This year we will have a pot luck dinner for our families. The girls will receive many of the patches they have earned, as well as other recognitions at this event.


This past Sunday all the Girls Scouts in town were invited to attend a karate class at Quest Martial Arts Studio in Epsom. Sensei Linda Nelson was our instructor, and the girls had a magnificent time! I have never seem them so happy! There was laughing, fun, and focus all at the same time. They learned a few different karate moves, how to count to five in Japanese, and played some fun karate games. Every single girl had a smile on her face. Some of our siblings were even able to join in on the fun. If you have ever had an interest in learning karate we all highly recommend Quest Martial Arts. Call me and I will give you more information.


If you are interested in learning more about Girl Scouting in Pittsfield, please give Danielle a call at 435-7001.


http://pittsfieldgirlscouts.blogspot.com/

 


 

Greater Pittsfield Chamber Of Commerce Holds Business After Hours

 
The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce was excited to hold yet another successful Business After Hours on Thursday, March 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.  The event was sponsored and held by Concord Hospital Rehabilitation Services at CH Medical Offices East, 1990 Dover Road in Epsom.


Once chamber members arrived, we were directed to the Rehabilitation Services gym on the second floor.  The gym was set up to provide a buffet style meal catered by The Red Blazer Restaurant and Pub.  It was a great way to welcome us to their facility. The food was phenomenal!


The gym was the perfect location to allow about 50 chamber members representing area businesses to explore what other businesses were present.


Once the first hour had past and everyone had a chance to eat, Melanie Bieniek, DPT, OCS, Rehabilitation manager, from Rehabilitation Services gave us a brief overview of physical and occupational therapy services offered to patients of all ages. Physical and Occupational Therapists treat a variety of conditions at this facility including general orthopedic conditions and sports injuries, women’s and men’s health issues, lymphedema, vestibular/balance disorders, neurological conditions, hand injuries and work related injuries. They are skilled in fabricating custom splints to support hand and arm function as well as orthoses for improving foot alignment and support.

 
Afterwards, we took a tour of the entire facility.  This was an amazing facility. It was so large that participants were split up into about five smaller groups to have the best experience on the tour. We went to the Rehabilitation Services offices that were on the same floor as the gym. As we moved further down the corridor where we were greeted by Marcia Stockman, practice manager for Epsom Family Medicine. She, along with some of The Epsom Family Medicine providers, gave us an educational tour of their facility. Epsom Family Medicine provides comprehensive medical care to the entire family. Epsom Family Medicine also has a psychiatrist available from Riverbend Community Mental Health to assist in any emotional blocks that might be hindering a patient’s ability to heal.


Then we went downstairs to Concord Hospital Laboratory Services. They offer blood drawing services and specimen drop-off. We were shown the offices in that area and were later directed to Concord Imaging Center.


Concord Imaging Center has an Open MRI machine so that people who are claustrophobic can have the procedure done without the discomfort and fear the other machines may give them. Trained staff has the capability of  taking and processing their own images. 


The tour of the offices was phenomenal, very organized, and informative.  We would like to send out a special Thank You to the staff of the Concord Hospital Medical Offices East building! They provide a wonderful welcoming atmosphere for a great networking event!

 


 

Loudon Food Pantry Participates In The 13th Annual $1 Million Giveaway To Fight Hunger


We’re extremely excited to announce the opportunity to be a partner in the most successful effort to fight hunger of all time. Each year, Alan Shawn Feinstein divides $1 million among  participating hunger agencies like the Loudon Food Pantry in order to spur the public to donate during the months where we run dangerously low on food and funds.


To be a part of this effort, all you have to do is donate food or funds now through April 30th and let us know that it’s for the Feinstein Drive. Items that cannot be included in this challenge:


• Clothing items
• Household items
• Any food or  funds received after April 30th


Donations can be dropped off or mailed to:
Loudon Food Pantry
30 Chichester Rd. Unit D

Loudon , NH 03307

Or made through our web site at LoudonFoodPantry.org. A separate donate button for the Feinstein Drive is now available.


If you have any questions, just give us a buzz at 724-9731.


Remember, even small donations can add up quickly, so please give whatever you can afford so we can make our first year with this challenge a successful one!

 


 

PYW Makes Visit To Vintage Hill

On March 18th, ten youths of various ages from the Pittsfield Youth Workshop (PYW) (accompanied by Paula Driscoll, Program Director and Jeff Martel, Mentor Coordinator) came to Vintage Hill to share some social time with the residents. During the couple of hours visit they played games, interviewed the folks and enjoyed a snack together!


Some of the questions asked by the youths: “What was it like to be a teenager? What did they do for entertainment? Where did they live? The youths explained to the residents that it helped them to compare their life today to past generations. The folks thoroughly enjoyed reminiscing about the ‘good old days.’


Vintage Hill, LLC is a residential care home for the elderly in Pittsfield and has been in operation for five years. As part of Vintage Hill’s philosophy to help residents maintain a quality of life, promoting a family environment is imperative. Community involvement and, more specifically, intermingling with today’s generation is crucial to this objective. While our elders have much wisdom to offer today’s age group, our youngsters are able to keep them youthful at heart. Such multi-cultural socialization is beneficial in bridging the gap between young and old, helping teens to develop a stronger respect for the aged and allowing the elderly opportunity to share their knowledge, at the same time keeping them connected to society.


Some responses when asked what they thought of the visit: “It was a nice group; I had a good time.” “It was lots of fun; I enjoyed myself. One thing that sticks out in my mind is some of them even hugged me goodbye.” “I’m amazed at how polite they were. I had fun.” “It was a lot of fun; I’d like to see them more often.”


Thanks so much for making our afternoon a memorable one!

 


 

Don’t You Just Love Christmas?
Submitted By Dorothy Hardy


Yup, I do mean Christmas. The lights, the music, the television specials… people gathering together… the smell of pumpkin pie… hmmmm…


It’s a great time of the year, and even now brings a smile to my face. Oh, not just all of the trimmings that go along with the holiday, but the reason for day… the birth of Jesus.
The Bible tells us that “God so loved the world (that’s you and me) that He sent his only Son…” (John 3:16) Many years ago, my friend Margie L. once made the observation that we get all excited about Christmas and the birth of Jesus, but not so much about Easter. You know, she’s right. I don’t mean the chocolate bunnies and eggs (make mine dark chocolate, please), but the real reason for the day… the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.


Do you know the rest of that Bible verse above? “… so that anyone who believes in Him will be saved and have eternal life.” Yes, it is great to celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus, but please don’t stop there. It’s the fact that Jesus lived, and chose to die for each of us so that we could be forgiven for the things we do wrong, and have a way to get into heaven that’s important.


Do you know that God really does love you? He looks past the mistakes in your life, and He sees what’s underneath. All He asks is that you give Him a chance and get to know Him. What could it hurt to try?


Easter is a great time to begin that journey. There are some really neat Churches in the area. Find one where you feel comfortable.


We in the Pittsfield Advent Christian Church at 68 Main St. (next to the Community Center) would like to invite you to try us out as well. We are a Bible believing, family oriented church with always room for one more. Our Worship Service (Sundays at 9:30 A.M.) , as well as Christian Ed. classes, contains messages about learning about Jesus in our lives, and how we can be more like Him in our world.


So this year, don’t just get excited about Christmas, but discover a way to get excited about Easter!

 


 

Letter To The Editor


To The Good Citizens Of Pittsfield:
On March 2nd, my dog, Baxter and I finished rebuilding the stonewall on the east side of the ball field on Tilton Hill Road. The rebuilding and adding a back to the wall took 24 days over one year.


A crew of 3 some days. 4 other days. Sometimes I worked alone with my dog. Here are the statistics: 12,000 lbs. of fieldstone from Webster Mills Road and 38,000  lbs. of ledgerock from Clough Road trucked in, and dollied down the path of sorrow; 95,000 lbs., approximate weight, of old rock wall on site.


This wall is approximately 30” wide, 32” high, and 223’  in length.


Many thanks to Larry Berkson and the Youth Baseball Association for the opportunity.


Here are the citizens who made this project possible: Tom and Mary Chayer, Dennis and Hope Mannion, donated stone; Pete Pszonowsky, Ray Webber, trucked stone; James Ames, Clint Brewster, James Schroth, Ryan Chase, Stonemen.


Together we placed a wager of art.


The wall is facing west. When the sun starts to set , the wall brightens. It is probably the closest thing to a pyramid we will ever build. On a scale of one to ten, ten being extremely difficult, this stoneman agreed was a seven.


Dan Schroth

 


 

Letter
“Article 2 on the Ballot”


So it is written in the 3/16 Selectmen Draft Minutes (guaranteed to be posted within 5 days of a meeting according to the right-to-know laws), and brought up by the newly elected (by three votes against a write-in candidate) selectman who Article 2 “was slid through the back door.” Said selectmen has declared Article 2 to be ‘illegal’, and has advised to either 1) IGNORE IT, 2) HAVE TOWN COUNSEL DEEM IT INVALID, 3) PETITION SUPERIOR COURT. The Select Board agreed to refer to town counsel!!! Again??? Is the Select Board capable of making a decision???


Aside from the fact that this selectman did not consider my Suncook Valley Sun letter on 2/17/2010 specifically titled “Planning Board: Five or Seven?” to be a potential legal threat that might cost the taxpayers unwanted legal fees, I ask the residents of Pittsfield when the ‘illegitimacy’ of this article was ever brought to the attention of voters prior to the election? Did town counsel? – NO. Did the selectmen? – NO. Did anyone at anytime infer the illegitimacy of this article prior to the election? – NO.


Keep in mind that the same Selectmen Draft Minutes also specify that the board has until April 15th to challenge the legitimacy of the people’s vote on Article 2. How astute! And why?


It should be noted that said selectman was the very person who motioned to table the town meeting article on deciding whether voters have the right to simply vote on a marriage definition. Tabling the article would have eliminated our right to decide whether voters have the right to vote at all!!


It should also be noted that said selectman is the newly appointed Planning Board selectmen representative.


I’ll watch, and I’ll report.


God Bless Our Troops,
Rachel Wood
Pittsfield

 


 

Letter to the Editor


Dear American Citizen,
We continue to witness a progressive decline in our American values and the demoralization of our society as a whole. While we rapidly lose the very freedoms that our faithful soldiers are sacrificing their lives to protect, our government continues to progressively pass immoral and unethical laws that undermine the foundation that our country was built upon.  Although I, like many, am truly disappointed (to say the least) with the behavior of our governmental representatives (the most recent regret being the coercion of the healthcare reform bill that we have yet to reap the consequences of), I am not disheartened because my faith is not in government – it is in the Lord Jesus.


“Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). For those of you who are weary and discouraged, turn your eyes upon Jesus… He is our only and all hope. Put your trust in the One and only who is able and willing to give you hope beyond this dying world - He is risen!


“If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved” (Romans 10:9).


Linda Small
Pittsfield

 


 

LAST WEEKEND FOR HOTBED HOTEL Want to know what all the talk is about? Come join The Pittsfield Players at the Turtle Beach Hotel for an extravagant weekend of rollicking fun. What this foreign business man doesn’t know about the hotel he wants to buy may just kill him, that is if The Barracuda doesn’t first! Join us for the last weekend of Hotbed Hotel, April 2 & 3 at 8PM, Scenic Theatre, 6 Depot Street. Tickets, $12 are still available online or at the door! Call 435-8852 for info.

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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