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Pittsfield NH News

October 31, 2012

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Those Celebrating Birthdays are: October 31, Rich Plante, Fern Bond; November 1, Michael Argue; November 2, Susan Morgan, John Genest, Sr., Gerry O’Brien; November 3, Krista Webber; November 4, John Feeny; November 5, Rene Drolet, Amanda Boisvert, Sheila Fries; November 6, Ryan Derby, Ryan Hetu, Tanner Salem, Effie Topouzoglou, Cleon Riel, Sr., Teresa Webber, Chrissy Locke.


A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!

 



Christmas Bazaar 2012


Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s Club of Pittsfield and St. Joseph Women’s Club of Northwood will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the parish hall in Northwood, NH. (Route 4, next to the town hall) There will be craft items, knitted goods, yarn, beads, books, puzzles, a white elephant table with some brand new items, raffles, and a bake sale where you can purchase some homemade baked goods for Thanksgiving. We will again have our ever popular cookie walk with some new and different varieties. There will be morning muffins and coffee and a luncheon served with some delicious favorites. Drop by for a visit, you will not be sorry.


JJ Goodwins
Hosting A Benefit

Please join us on November 3rd from 7:30 to 11:30 pm for an 80s theme benefit for Heath Cole, who is battling cancer. So break out the Aquanet and jean jackets and brush up on your electric slide.



Save the Date, Saturday, December 1, for the annual Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce sponsored Christmas Tree Lighting and Children’s Store event in Pittsfield.  The Children’s Store will be held on Saturday, December 1 from 9-noon at Pittsfield Elementary School Gym and the Tree Lighting will be held on Dec. 1 from 4-6 pm at Dustin Park.

Watch The Sun for more info. Donations of gently used or new items for the Store will be collected; donation boxes will be out soon. We also need gift bags of any size, gift tags, wrapping paper and tissue paper.  For more information, call Andi Riel at 435-6346.



School Lunch Menus
November 5 - November 9, 2012


PES
Monday
Kids Fav
Chicken burger, oven fries, baked beans, fruit cocktail

Tuesday

North End Delight
Lazy lasagna, Parmesan roll, Italian style green beans, peaches

Wednesday

The Colonel’s Favorite
Popcorn chicken, seasoned rice, baby carrots, fruit cocktail

Thursday

Fresh Picks Café Pizza!
Cheese pizza or chef’s topping, broccoli tops with dip, cinnamon apple slices

Friday

No School
Parent/Teacher Conferences

PMHS

Monday
Calzone Crazy
Assorted calzones including Chicken Parm and meatlover’s, garden salad, corn, pears

Tuesday

The Colonel’s Favorite
Popcorn chicken with buffalo or BBQ, seasoned rice, baby carrots, fruit cocktail

Wednesday

North End Delight
Lazy lasagna, Parmesan roll, Italian style green beans, peaches

Thursday

Local Stuffed Potato
Baked potato bar, honey wheat roll, chili con carne, or broccoli and cheese, orange smiles

Friday

No School
Parent/Teacher Conferences


Letter To The Editor

I am so disappointed that we do not have sufficient police officers on duty. How many more crimes have to happen before someone takes notice? 

I had an occasion to call the police today. When he arrived, we talked about the problem. He stated that he was the only one working for a 17-hour shift with no back-up, which means some actions cannot get done.

Is the Select Board so careless about our welfare that we cannot hire enough police officers; cannot have a minimum of two on board at all times? Do you (the Select board) really know what you are doing? You aren’t doing this town proper justice. It’s probably time for a different Select Board.

At the Town Meeting in March, Ms. Small said “she would take care of it” concerning the money that some people didn’t want as an increase in their taxes. You do not have the proper safety coverage. I hope the next March meeting there are more people to show up. You, the people of Pittsfield, are allowing less than 200 people to speak for themselves and not you. Do you not care? 


I want to know that I am protected in this town. I do not feel that I am. I want police and fire to be properly manned, and for the Select Board to stay out of their (police and fire) business and let them do their jobs as they see fit. The Select Board has already cost us more money.


I didn’t vote to have so little police and fire protection. I am glad my house insurance doesn’t know. I feel the Select Board is putting a lot of people at risk. Is that what you want?


I want protection and security.


Diane Vaughan

Pittsfield



Women of Rotary


The October meeting of Women of Rotary was held at the home of member Liz Hast with 13 in attendance.

After presiding chairperson Audrey Moore conducted the business portion of the meeting, a very interesting program on “One Room Schoolhouses” was presented by Sharel Giroux.


Delicious fall themed refreshments were served by Liz, Maureen Van Horn, Sharel, and Sue Bleckmann.



TOPS News
Submitted By Terrie Azotea

At TOPS this past week we talked about our Fall Rally that some members will be attending. Our pumpkin faces are filling up with stickers, so keep up the good work everyone! Our best loser was Sandy. Kudos to her and she was also officer of the week.

We talked about our events coming up and then we had a nice presentation on Food Exchanges that we can use throughout the day to help us stay on track and to keep us in the calorie range we are suppose to consume everyday.


I know some days we don’t feel like writing down what we are putting in our mouths. But when we do that and really look at what we eat, you would be surprised as to the amount that you actually do eat. It sure does not take long to add up the old calories and we all know that shows at the old scales. Then we ask ourselves “How did I gain this week?” Well, it will all be there in black and white on paper. So this week, let’s challenge each other and be really conscious about what we actually do put in our mouths.


If anyone is interested in seeing what we are all about, come join us on a Tuesday night at the St. Stephen’s Church on Main Street in Pittsfield at 5:30 pm for weigh in and 6:30 for our meeting.


Any questions please call Laurel Tiede at 269-8721 or Pat Smith at 435-5333.


“Kindness picks others up when troubles weigh them down.” Call your buddy or send a card this week!


Hope everyone has a good week and see you lighter next week!



 

Dorcas Guild Plans Christmas Fair
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Sue Bleckmann works on her fabulous handbags for sale at the Christmas Fair November 17 at the First Congregational Church, Pittsfield.

Mark your calendar! The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church, 24 Main St., Pittsfield, is holding their annual Christmas Fair Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 am to 2 pm. There are many hand-fashioned items to choose from, as well as gourmet products, baked goods, “Unique Boutique” and the fantastic silent auction.


Corn chowder and sandwich lunch with homemade pies will also be available. Plan to be there for this handcraft goldmine! Plenty of free parking in the rear, and the church is handicap accessible.




Are You Really Going To Eat That?


Turn back the clock and get ready to sample chewet pie, pease porridge cold and a glass of restorative punch at the November 8th meeting of the Pittsfield Historical Society.


The program is your opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at how a museum or historic site puts on an 18th Century public history event. The program will be presented by Sabra Welch who has been participating in public history programming for more than 20 years.  Sabra is also secretary and a board member of the Historical Society.

 
When you go to Colonial Williamsburg or the Fort at Number 4, you get to see costumed interpreters, interacting with the each other and the public, entertaining you while you learn about life in colonial days.  It is not very often that you get to see and experience what it takes to present history in this way.


You’ll have a chance to look at some of the hand sewn reproduction clothing, examine a set of stays, try on an 18th century coat, look at a soldier’s kit and try your hand at working a lucet. As a special treat, Mistress Welch will be preparing some 18th century food for you to sample and Pvt. Welch will have some soldier’s rations cooked up for you to taste. (At most events, the general public is not allowed to sample the food or beverage prepared to 18th century tastes – so this event promises to be an exciting one).


And – a change of venue – the meeting will be held in the undercroft of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.  So join us Thursday, November 8th at 7 pm – and experience something unusual!




Pittsfield Area Senior Center November News


Join us at noon on Thursday, November 15th to begin your commemoration of Thanksgiving with a delicious meal.  Once again students from Pittsfield Middle High School will assist with the festivities.  The students are looking forward to an engaging visit! Please reserve your luncheon by November 6th.


If you would like to learn about 2013 adjustments to Medicare please come to a luncheon presentation on November 20th.  Servicelink’s Medicare specialist, Anita Oelfke, will provide us with all the latest information.


On Tuesday, November 27th we have a special invitation to the Belmont Senior Center for a Holiday Choral Concert and Luncheon. At 10:00 am the very popular Taylor Community’s Choir, composed completely of senior citizens, will provide a heart warming and joyous performance.  If you would like to attend you will need to arrange your own transportation. Reservations are required by November 19th.  Call the center at 435-8482 for details.


On Thursday, November 29th at 11:30 am the Center will host Lights of Life to honor and remember your loved ones that no longer grace us with their presence. The Concord Regional Visiting Nurses Association will be conducting this community remembrance ceremony.  Stay for lunch following the ceremony, and you can continue to share warm memories that hold a special place in your heart.




Letter


Residents of District 8; Allenstown, Epsom and Pittsfield: Please Vote for Fred Carlson.
I am appalled by the way things are being run in Concord. I am particularly sickened by the free staters who have come in to take over our way of life in NH. And we have one of them in our community.


Did you know that Representative Dan McGuire is a free stater? The free staters are the ultra-libertarian group that voted to move 20,000 people to New Hampshire to take over our state government.  And they are doing it!


It is time we took our government back! That is why I am voting for Fred Carlson for the NH House of Representatives.  Fred is a knowledgeable man who worked for years at the State Library.  He knows a lot about the way our state government should be operated and he understands the needs of working families. Fred is as honest as the day is long and he has committed himself to community service. He is active in a number of service organizations in his community of Epsom.


If you agree that it’s time to shake things up in Concord, vote for Fred Carlson on November 6.


Owen David
Pittsfield




“Time To Shop” Luncheon


You and your friends are invited to a luncheon sponsored by the Concord Christian Women’s Club and Stonecroft Ministries on Thursday, November 8th, from 11:30 to 1:30, at The Red Blazer Restaurant & Pub, 72 Manchester Street, Concord, NH.


The cost of the luncheon is $15.00 inclusive.  The special feature is “Going, Going, Gone” auction with George and Jeanne Foster. Guest speaker, Marcea Ewald’s message is entitled “The Broken Road to the Path of Love.”


Reservations are required by October 31st, cancellations are also required.  Call Wendy at 485-7446 or Barbara at 798-5976.


Stonecroft Ministries is a non-profit ministry.  For more information visit www.Stonecroft.org.




Pittsfield Parent Connection Sponsors School Community Index Survey Review


On November 14, 2012 at 5:30 pm in the PMHS Lecture Hall, the Pittsfield Parent Connection will sponsor an opportunity for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members to review the School Community Index Survey that was administered in the spring of 2012.


The School Community Index is the compilation of data gathered from the school expressed in chart, graph, and narrative forms. It is an assessment tool for the school team that probes 65 points relative to relationships between the constituencies within the school community and identifies areas of strength as well as areas needing attention. This analysis allows a team to draw conclusions about relationships within the school community and deploy strategies to make improvements where needed.


The evening will begin at 5:30 pm with a light dinner, followed by a general introduction to the survey. The group will separate to review the PES and PMHS survey results. Acknowledging that some people will be interested in the results of both sets of data, the group will end the evening together for an opportunity to share their conclusions.  The larger group will plan a process for developing strategies to make improvements that are prioritized.  The meeting is scheduled to end by 8:00 pm.


The mission of the Pittsfield Parent Connection is to improve the education of our children through collaborative actions by organizing conversation and communication between home and the school.




Behind The Scenes At The Scenic Theatre:
Veteran Character Actors Shine

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Veteran Pittsfield Players’ character actors in the fall production of I Remember Mama: (back row) Mal Cameron, Nathan Strong, Chet Fuller, Gerri Casey, (front row) Jean Gentile, Mo Demers


The Pittsfield Players’ fall production of I Remember Mama opens Friday, November 2, and the cast and crew are busy working on this wonderful family show. Director Maye Hart feels blessed with an abundance of fine actors and actresses who have joined her this fall to put together this production, and they include some veteran Players who are creating some very special characters on stage.


Chet Fuller of Epsom has been performing with the Players since 1983, and he has created some of the Scenic Theatre’s most remembered characters on stage, including the resourceful Luther Billis in South Pacific (’83), the evil Wazir in Kismet (’00), and kindly Col. Pickering in My Fair Lady (’93), as well as the ailing signer of the Declaration of Independence Caesar Rodney in 1776 (’04). He has appeared in shows at the Leddy Center, Northwood Theater Workshop and has sung with the Suncook Valley Chorale. Chet is now working on creating the role of Uncle Chris, a crusty old hard drinking, hard living curmudgeon, in I Remember Mama.


Mal Cameron of Deerfield was last seen on the Scenic stage in last fall’s production of Man of LaMancha, playing the role of the Padre. Mal has been with the Players since 1973 and is most remembered for creating the roles of the devious Fagin in Oliver (‘94), the impoverished but jovial Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof (’01), hilarious Pseudalus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (‘02), as well as the rowdy Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady (’93). Mal has also performed with the Northwood Theater Workshop and the Concord Community Players. Mal says that it’s “great to be working on the same stage with so many veteran actors and actresses after all these years. The show is wonderful!”


Gerri Casey of Pittsfield has returned to the Scenic stage to play the role of Aunt Jenny in I Remember Mama. Aunt Jenny is the oldest sister, and, according to her, the wisest. Gerri joined the Players in 1992 when she landed the role of M’Lynn in the Players’ production of Steel Magnolias. She has appeared in musicals, comedies, and dramas and has also choreographed, worked back stage, produced and assistant directed many shows for the Players. Her most remembered musical roles are of Nancy, the hapless tavern girl in Oliver (’94), Adelaide, the perennial bride-to-be in Guys and Dolls (’99), and Lalume, the mysterious and conniving wife of the Wazir in Kismet (’00). Gerri says, “It’s a thrill to be back on the Scenic stage with this wonderful group of veteran actors… It has been such a pleasure to be part of this terrific show and I hope our audiences have as much fun watching it as we have had putting it together.”


Mo Demers of Epsom joined the Players in 1986 and has appeared with not only the Players but also with the WinniPlayers, The Nashua Theater Guild, Yellow Taxi Productions, Northwood Theater Workshop and the Village Players in Wolfeboro. She has produced, directed, acted, stage managed, and designed sets, and she has created some memorable characters on stage, including the larcenous Velma Kelly in Chicago (‘92), the comical gag writer Alice Miller in My Favorite Year (‘98), and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (‘99) for Northwood Theater Workshop. As Aunt Sigrid in I Remember Mama, Mo creates yet another unique character role for the Players. Mo says she feels like Dolly Madison who once said “It’s so good to be back home where I belong!”


Nathan Strong of Pittsfield has been with the Players since 2000, when he appeared in the Players’ production of Kismet. He has played many bit parts in shows such as Fiddler On The Roof (‘01), Annie (‘05), and Big River (‘09), often playing multiple roles, creating different characters, in those shows. Nathan also had the lead role in the Players’ production of Play It Again, Sam, for which he won a Best Actor Dame Award. In I Remember Mama, he plays the role of the Undertaker, Thorkelson, who is seeking to marry Aunt Trina, with just the right level of comic timing.


Jean Gentile has created many characters on the Scenic stage, appearing as Peter Pan in the Players’ 1997 production of that children’s classic, as Thomas Jefferson’s wife, Martha, in 1776 (’04), and as Grace Farrell in Annie (’05). She has also appeared in many other Players’ shows, including The King and I (’95), Brigadoon (’96), My Favorite Year (’98), Guys and Dolls (’99) and Big River (’09). Jean has also appeared with the Village Players in Wolfeboro where she dazzled in the role of Cinderella’s stepmother. In I Remember Mama, she plays the role of Aunt Trina, who is desperate to marry Thorkelson, but will Uncle Chris give his permission?


All these veteran actors are ready to entertain you in the Pittsfield Players’ fall production of I Remember Mama, running at the Scenic Theatre, 6 Depot St., Pittsfield, NH, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 2, 3 and 4, and again the following weekend, Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm and Sunday’s matinee is at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 per person, $12 for seniors over 65 and kids under 12, and they can be reserved by calling 435-8852. You can be sure you’ll laugh and you’ll cry and you’ll have a great evening of live entertainment. Don’t miss this wonderful family show!




Letter To The Editor


Dear Editor,
When the citizens go to vote next Tuesday, I would ask that they Vote For My Grandchildren. A number of the people on the ballot do not support public education. They favor the gutting of the public university system, the elimination of public kindergarten and the lowering of the drop out age. My grandchildren deserve better.


My granddaughter should not have Ovide, the McGuires, Gerard or Mr. Reagan decide what health procedures will be available to her.


Please Vote For My Grandchildren and Not for Ovide Lamontagne, John Reagan, Dan McGuire, Gerard LeDuc or Carol McGuire.


Thank you,
Art Morse




American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 Update

The men and women of Post 75 urge all to turn out to vote on Tuesday, November 6.


Our November 5, 2012 meeting will have District 5 Commander, Gerard LeDuc and some of his staff visiting us. The meeting will start at 7:30 pm and proper Legion attire for Post Officers is required. All members are encouraged to attend if possible.  The meeting will be held at the residence of Post Commander Merrill Vaughan; 50 Deer Meadow Rd, Pittsfield; cell phone is 344-0264. 


Annual Veterans Day observance will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Veterans Memorial located in Dustin Park on Main Street.   The date is significant as the end of “The Great War” was over on the Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month, 1918. Join us to observe this special day to honor all veterans that have served in time of peace and in time of war from those who served Active Duty, Army or Air National Guard and Reserves.


Our annual fundraiser of raffle tickets is now available to the community as a whole. The ten dollar donation per ticket lasts all year (January – December) gives five chances to win each month at our monthly meetings. Tickets are available by calling Diane Vaughan at 435-5207 for more information.




Letter


Dear Pittsfield residents:
Most of you are aware that the Pittsfield school district is undergoing an historic transformation in the way students are being taught. This is bringing our students, teachers and administrators into 21st century learning methods.


The Pittsfield High School Alumni Association has noticed that the wooden announcement board outside the school’s entrance is aged and barely functional. In addition, it has become an antiquated way of communicating with students and the community. The PHS Alumni Association wants to assist in upgrading the school’s image and communications. Therefore, donations received during this years fundraising effort will be designated for purchasing an electronic sign that will go hand-in-hand with the school’s transformation.


If you are not an alumnus but want to contribute, you can make your donation out to: Pittsfield High School Alumni Association and mail it to: PHS Alumni Association, 23 Oneida Street, Pittsfield, NH 03263.


Thank you so much for your continued support.


Sincerely,
PHS Alumni Association Committee

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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