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Pittsfield NH News

May 12, 2010

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Celebrating Birthdays are: May 12, Mike Taylor, Timothy Mineau; May 13, Melissa Mayhew; May 14, Scott Grandmaison, Nick Liouzis; May 15, Timothy Roode; May 16, Mini Plante; May 17, Jeremy Grandmaison, Richard Munn; May 18, Mikey Bender, Nathan Riel.


A Very Happy Birthday To One And All.




Best Wishes to Barbara  Raney who will celebrate her 70th Birthday on May 17th.




Celebrating Anniversaries are: May 12, Daniel and Sheila Ward; May 18, Fern and Jim Bond.
Best Wishes.



 

Pittsfield Flower Fund


In June we will see the hanging flower baskets (40 of them) gracing the streets of Pittsfield. This is the fourteenth year for this worthy, all volunteer project.


As in previous years, we depend on contributions to cover our costs. Some funds have already been expended by some of us volunteers, so please contribute generously.


Please send checks to the Pittsfield Flower Fund, c/o John Lenaerts, 520 Clough Road, Pittsfield, NH 03263. Thank You.

 


 

School Lunch Menus
May 17-21, 2010

CHICHESTER
Monday - Variety homemade pizza, green beans, mandarin oranges, milk.
Tuesday - Teriyaki chicken dippers, French fries, veggie, brownie, milk.
Wednesday - Spaghetti with meatsauce, garlic bread, veggie, sliced pears, milk.
Thursday - Bologna and cheese sandwich, chips, pickles, carrot sticks, fruit, milk.
Friday - Cheeseburger with roll, potato wedges, carrot with ranch dressing, fruit, milk.

 

PMHS
Monday - Chicken patties, lettuce, tomato, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Steak subs, onions, peppers, cheese, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Pasta, meatsauce, salad, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Chicken stir fry, rice, fruit, milk.
Friday - Make your own grinders, chips, pickles, milk.

 


 

Earth Day At PES
Submitted By Mr. Kilmister

Elementary aged children have grown up practicing recycling, aware of the Earth’s limited energy and natural resources, and concerned about the possible effects of global warming. They want to learn about their planet, and they strive to be good stewards.


On Thursday, April 22, PES students and staff celebrated the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with a half-hour whole-school morning meeting in front of the school.


After the Pledge of Allegiance, fourth grade students led a greeting, and then representatives from each class shared ideas for ways to care for the earth and preserve resources. A display of student ideas, along with an exhibit of “trashy ideas” using recycled materials, is on display in the PES lobby.

 
A highlight of the morning meeting was the planting of tree in the inner circle of the loop in front of the school. The tree, a Heritage white birch, was donated by PES parent, Jeff Edmonds, and Millican Nursery in Chichester.


Mr. Edmonds was aided in planting the tree by parent and school board member, Mike Wolfe. Fourth graders participated in the planting.


We at PES wish to thank Mr. Edmonds, Millican Nursery, Mr. Wolfe, and the fourth grade team for their work in planning the celebration and planting this tree.


The Heritage birch was chosen for its heartiness and fast growing nature - it’s a lot like our PES students! We hope that students will watch it grow throughout their school years and remember where they were on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

 


 

VA Updates Online Application for Health Benefits


Veterans will find it easier and faster to apply for their health care benefits now that the Department of Veterans Affairs has updated its online Form 10-10EZ, “Application for Health Benefits.”


“VA is committed to tapping into the best that technology has to offer to ensure Veterans receive the benefits they have earned,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “We continue to look for new ways to improve access to care and benefits.”


This revised online application provides enhanced navigation features that make it easier and faster for Veterans to apply for their health care benefits. This new version also allows Veterans to save a copy of the completed form for their personal records.


The most significant enhancement allows Veterans to save their application to their local desktop and return to the application at any time without having to start over. Previously, Veterans had to complete the form in a single session.


This updated online form, along with the revised VA Form 10-10EZ, reduces the collection of information from Veterans by eliminating some questions.


In addition, there are minor changes to simplify the wording of questions and provide clarity in the instructions. Further enhancements to the online application are expected to be delivered in increments throughout 2010.


Veterans may complete or download the 10-10EZ form at the VA health eligibility website.

 

Veterans may also contact VA at 1 (877) 222-8387 (VETS) or visit the VA health eligibility website at www.va.gov/healtheligibility.

 


 

Jimmy Locke of Northeast Earth Mechanics has once again made a huge donation to the project at Pittsfield Youth Athletic Park. He supplied the grader and operator to perfect the subgrade to the upper field. Thank you Jim and Northeast.

 


 

Letter


My husband and I would like to let Pittsfield citizens know what a great new restaurant we have here! We have had lunch several times and it is fabulous. The newly renovated interior of Jitters is lovely and modern. Service is prompt and friendly. The food is fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. We encourage all to come and support this new business. Try the chicken salad.


Best wishes Jitter’s!
Bill and Bridget Abbott

 


 

Ladies Aid


The Ladies Aid of the First Congregational Church met in the church vestry on May 3. Attendance was down due to illness and members away. Louise Kenney, Vice President, conducted the business meeting in the absence of President, Freda Jones.


Louise opened with devotions, reading “May, Nature’s Dressing Room” by Bruce Schwoegler (former WBZ weatherman) and “Thoughts of Spring,” author unknown. Audrey Moore read “God’s Love” by O. J. Robertson.


Joan Riel, Secretary, gave her report of the previous meeting and read several items of correspondence. Audrey Moore, Treasurer, gave the current financial standings. Dues were collected for the coming year. Members voted $400 to the Exterior Brick Restoration Project.


At the close of the meeting, refreshments were served and a social time was enjoyed.

 


 

The Pittsfield Teen Mentor Program Wants To Send Thanks...

The Teen Mentor Project is a program that has provided high school students and 5th - 7th grade students from Pittsfield with individual and group leadership experience through mentoring, outdoor adventures and community service projects.  The program involves ten mentor pairs who meet weekly, 1:1, throughout the school year.  The entire group of mentors and “mentees” participate in monthly outings such as rock climbing, canoeing, hiking, ropes course activities, bowling, skating and more. One of the key components of this program is the close supervision the mentors receive. The ten high school mentors meet every other week for support, ideas, and discussion of their experience as mentors. Paula Driscoll and Jeff Martel provide the direct supervision for the mentors, and coordinate all other facets of the program as well.


The overall goal of the program is to provide a safe environment for the high school students and younger students to develop healthy mentoring relationships. The program seeks to give each youth the opportunity to develop their strengths, skills and interests through individual and group challenges, leadership and community involvement.


As so many of you know, funding for non-profits has become very difficult over the past few years- Pittsfield’s Teen Mentor Program being one of them. We have had to make many changes to continue to make this program successful but it is not without support from the Sanderson Trust, the Pittsfield School District, and many of the mentors, mentees and their families helping with local fundraisers. Over the past two years this has not been enough and we have had to solicit far more support. During our 2008-2009 year the Pittsfield Rotary Club gave a very generous donation so we could finish the year. Thank you Pittsfield Rotary for your many years of support, especially in this time of greater financial need!  This year we found ourselves needing support once again, and with the unselfish acts of our community businesses, we received the needed funds to finish the year. We want to extend our deepest appreciation to Globe Manufacturing, Barry Podmore Inc., Kentek and The Paige Agency for allowing the Teen Mentor Project to complete this year’s activities.


If you have any questions or would like to support this program please contact Jeff Martel at PMHS, 435-6701 or Paula Driscoll at PYW, 435-8272.

 


 

Pittsfield Rotary to Host Free Program:
Event Planning For Profitable Fund Raising - A Professional Approach
May 26, 2010 - 6:00 p.m.


This event will take place at the Pittsfield Rotary Meeting held in the Pittsfield, NH, Community Center and will feature Carl Lindblade of the University of New Hampshire’s Department of Hospitality Management.


Carl began his hotel career at the Balsams Resort in Dixville Notch and for the past 40+ years has operated 3 and 4 diamond hotels and resorts. In addition to years of hands on experience he brings a commitment to community and industry service. Among his assignments he was a delegate to the 1995 White House Conference on Travel and Tourism, Interim Director of the NH office of Travel and Tourism Development, Innkeeper of the Year, Travel Person of the Year, Past President of the NH Lodging and Restaurant Association and American Hotel and Lodging Association Volunteer of the Year. He is currently a lecturer in the hospitality management department at the University of New Hampshire where he enjoys teaching as it affords him the opportunity to share experiences with students. In 2009, as a volunteer, Carl coached Conway, New Hampshire’s Kennett High School’s Lodging Class to a national championship in a competition sponsored by the American Hotel and Lodging Association.


Events are run usually for one of two reasons, as an event for the sake of the event itself, (a basketball game) or for the purpose of fund raising. Carl Lindblade will share his professional approach to organizing an event for fund raising and how to measure the PR as well as the economic impact of an event. This seminar will challenge you with new ideas and helpful hints to make your fund raising events more profitable, purposeful and professional.


This program was made possible by the University of New Hampshire Speakers Bureau which connects faculty and staff speakers with non-profit organizations to share the research and knowledge of the university with the people and communities of New Hampshire.


For more information on obtaining a speaker for your organization, contact the UNH Speakers Bureau at (603) 862-4401 or on the web at www.unh.edu/speakersbureau.


For more information on this event, contact the Pittsfield Rotary at 603-435-7447 or  [email protected].

 


 

What The Pittsfield Teen Mentor Program MeansTo Me
By Kelsey Wrye


“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” ~ Helen Keller. This quote has been the definition of my sophomore year. As a first year mentor in the Pittsfield Teen Mentoring Program, I have faced and overcome many obstacles. When I first started, I was afraid that it wasn’t going to work out, or worse; I wouldn’t be able to commit to the program. As I got more and more into the program though, I realized that it would be much easier than I imagined, it was not a task, more of a get-away from it all.


I had the assumption that my time with my mentee would be me teaching her, and helping her develop and maintain social skills, and someone to go to. I learned quickly though, that I wasn’t going to be the only one teaching. I learned more from my mentee that I think she has learned from me. I never would have thought that I could have such a close connection with an eleven year old girl. Sometimes when we go places together, people compliment our relationship; they often think that we are related, mentor and mentee never crosses their minds.


It’s funny how a program can really become such a big part of someone’s life.  I have not only made friends with a girl that I never imagined being possible, I also made many friends within my peers. The Teen Mentors have a really close bond. Many of the people in my group, I had never talked to before. Now  I feel as though I can go to any  one of them when I need help or advice.


With the year coming to a close, it’s hard to think about what the group will be like next year. But I’m also excited to make friends with more of my peers. Also, I’m excited to see the relationship with my mentee grow even more, throughout the years. I believe that the Pittsfield Teen Mentoring Group is something that every student should have a part in, because it has truly impacted my life, as well as the people around me.

 


 

What Is So Special About Pittsfield’s Clothes Closet?
Submitted By Beverly Drolet


I was recently chatting with someone who had donated some really fine items for the Clothes Closet. For the most part, people are extremely generous and conscientious about contributions and it never ceases to amaze me. We are doing very well these days and are able to provide a scholarship for a Pittsfield Middle High School student graduating this year. We can’t always come up with the funds but, when we can, it is due to a special group of people and I want the public to be enlightened.


The Clothes Closet had its beginnings with a donation of clothing made to the Food Pantry when it was set up in the empty Grammar School building before the Selectmen converted it to our Town Hall. Shirley Brooks was the first volunteer to sort and distribute clothing and other articles. Needless to say, the program took off, the number of volunteer workers expanded and the shop eventually moved to its current location on Carroll Street. Shirley Brooks passed away and the first school scholarship was presented in her memory under the title, Brooks Family Scholarship. We continue to use that title with a Clothes Closet presentation.


How are we able to do this when we are non-profit and completely staffed by volunteers? We pay our rent and utilities monthly and if money is left over, we bank it to build up a little kitty. From that little kitty we are able to give back to the town when we can. We do our best to provide affordable items for resale and make non-money donations to people in need.


There are people in our area who are in a position to make sizable money donations to community projects. That is a good thing and we need them. There are organizations whose sole purpose is to raise funds for town projects such as the Balloon Rally and Old Home Day festivities and this, too, is a good thing and we need them.


Now, who are the WE of the Clothes Closet? None other than the struggling mother who comes in regularly because she can’t afford retail stores, the elderly woman who buys yarn to knit mittens for her church winter projects, the young theater groups who wander in to stock up for traveling thespian programs, the everyday locals who support us and probably unknowingly contribute to all kinds of projects.


I commend YOU, our local people who, in the name of the Clothes Closet,  yearly contribute to the Firemen’s Secret Santa Program, made a sizable donation for the new baseball field, helped fire victims and homeless families make a fresh start and will soon offer a scholarship for an aspiring student to further his/her education at the college level and reach for a dream. You are the ones who make the Clothes Closet special. Thank you.

 


Obituaries


 

Warren B. Ordway


Pittsfield - Mr. Warren B. “Papa” Ordway, 67, of Leavitt Road, died Sunday, May 2, 2010, at Hospice House in Concord after a lengthy illness.


Born in Concord on August 6, 1942, he was the son of Walter and Ruth (Nedeau) Ordway. He had been a resident of Pittsfield for the past 35 years.


In 1962 Mr. Ordway enlisted with the US Navy and saw duty during the Cuban Crisis and in the Dominican Republic.


He had been employed at AB Dick as a warehouseman for 20 years and had also worked for Ross Express and Foster Beef. For fun Mr. Ordway worked part time at Morse Sporting Goods.


In his spare time, he repaired and built computers and taught motorcycle safety courses for Yamaha He was very active with Pittsfield Youth Baseball, coaching and umpiring a Babe Ruth Team and Little League.


Mr. Ordway was an avid sportsman and loved any good competition. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a lifetime member of the North American Fishing Club. An expert archer and winner of many trophies in archery, he did staff shooting for PSE and was a member of Backwoods Bowmen. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and had won many trophies playing horseshoes.


Members of his family include his wife of 45 years, Patricia (Sherburne) Ordway of Pittsfield; 3 children, Keith Ordway of Pittsfield, Kenneth Ordway of Milton, and Janet Ordway of Michigan; 4 grandchildren, Courtney and her fiancé, Justin Thurston, Katelyn, Michael, and Colby Ordway, all of Pittsfield; and his great- grandson and buddy, Aydin Thurston. They shared a lot of special time together on the lookout for deer and turkey on their drives to and from the sitters.


Mr. Ordway also leaves 3 sisters, Nancy Tucker of Concord, Louise Romeo of Danbury, and Sherri Wombalt of Bow; 2 brothers, James Ordway of Hopkinton and Bruce Ordway of Chichester; and many nieces and nephews.


He was predeceased by a brother, Howard Ordway.


Family and friends may sign an on-line guestbook by visiting www.stilloaks.com.

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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