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Pittsfield NH News

January 25, 2012

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Those Celebrating Birthdays are: January 25, Charles Morgan, Thomas Shaver; January 29, James Hetu, Bill Provencal, Andrea Riel; January 30, Wesley Ward.

 

A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!

 


 

Allison Laflamme was named to the President’s List of Campbell University for the 2011 fall semester. The President’s List is the highest undergraduate academic recognition Campbell University awards.

 


 

School Lunch Menus

January 30 - February 3, 2012

 

PES

Monday

All American

Cheeseburger on a bun, roasted potato wedges, mixed veggies, fruit medley

 

Tuesday

Pollo Olé

Chicken Fajita with all your favorite toppings, fiesta rice, corn roasted salsa, Mac apple

 

Wednesday

Mangia Mangia

Baked Rotini with meat sauce, garlic bread, caesar salad, sliced peaches

 

Thursday

Brunch for Lunch

French toast sticks, sausage patty, hash brown potatoes, celery sticks with dip, warm cinnamon, apples

 

Friday

Fresh Picks Pizza

Cheese Pizza, or chef’s topping, garden salad, raisins

 

PMHS

Monday

Sub Station

Meatball sub, oven potato wedges, garden salad, fruit cocktail

 

Tuesday

Pollo Olé

Chicken Fajita with all your favorite toppings, fiesta rice, corn roasted salsa, Mac apple

 

Wednesday

Mangia Mangia

Baked Rotini with meat sauce, garlic bread, caesar salad, sliced peaches

 

Thursday

Brunch for Lunch

French toast sticks, sausage links, hash brown potatoes, veggie sticks with dip, fruit crisp

 

Friday

Super Bowl Warm Up!

Spicy chicken chunks, spicy fries, broccoli tops with dip, fruit cobbler.

 


 

Northway Bank Offers Renowned Personal Finance Course

 

Berlin, N.H. – This New Year, Northway Bank is once again offering Financial Peace University, the most effective course on personal finance in America. The program has helped over 1 million families get out of debt and on a budget and is developed by Dave Ramsey, America’s trusted voice on money and personal finance.

 

This is the third time Northway is sponsoring the classes. They are the only bank in New Hampshire authorized to offer the course and will hold classes at various locations throughout the state.

 

The course teaches smart, practical ways to save more, to pay off debt faster, and to plan for the future more effectively. In the past, people who have taken the course through Northway Bank have been extremely pleased. "We needed a game plan to attack our debt and save for retirement. Thanks to this course, now we have both," said Dave and Denise Boucher, who took the course in Berlin.

 

"Financial Peace University gives people the basic tools they need to take control of their finances," said Richard Olson, Director of Consumer and Small Business Banking at Northway. "We at Northway are thrilled to be able to help our communities and neighbors get on track with their money. We’ve seen a lot of success with the course and a good response from people here in New Hampshire who are truly serious about their finances."

 

Financial Peace University winter classes begin February 21st. Enrollment can be done online at northwaybank.com, by calling 800-442-6666 or visiting any one of Northway’s banking centers. Folks are encouraged to register soon to secure a spot as spaces are filling up quickly.

 


 

Local Students Named To KSC Dean’s List

 

Keene State College has released the Dean’s List for the fall semester 2011. Among the 1,501 students named to the Dean’s List are: Samuel Harty of Epsom; Kayla Reeves of Epsom; Nicole Conner of Chichester; Jennifer Legere of Northwood; and Alexandra Vendt of Pittsfield.

 

The Dean’s List designation is bestowed to those Keene State College undergraduates enrolled in a degree program who have completed a minimum of six credit hours in the semester, receiving no failing or incomplete grades. A 3.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale is required to earn the Dean’s List honor.

 


 

Tips On Starting A Safe Exercise Program

(And How To Tell If You Are Doing Too Much)

Submitted By: Physical Therapists Peter Minnehan and Katie Archer

 

As we are starting the New Year many of us make resolutions to lose weight or to get into shape. Are you thinking about starting a fitness program? Great! Just as doing too little can cause problems, doing too much, or too much, too soon can also result in physical problems. Below are some guidelines for starting an exercise program, followed by some signs that you are doing too much, too soon.

 

Some Things To Consider When Deciding To Start (Or Change) Exercising:

1) Have clear goals. This will help you gauge your progress.

2) Create a balanced routine. Most adults should aim for 150 minutes (2 ½ hours) of moderate continuous activity a week and 2 or more days of strength training.

3) Go at your own pace! Start slow and build up gradually. Increase no more than 10% of time or intensity or weight lifting per week.

4) Schedule activity into your daily routine. Scheduling it into your day just as you would an appointment will make you more likely to stay with it.

5) Allow time for recovery. Plan time between exercise sessions for your body to rest and recover.

6) Plan to include different activities. And ones that you enjoy. Variety is the spice of life and will prevent you from getting bored with exercising.

7) Put it on paper. Having a written plan can help to encourage you to stay on track as well as track progress.

8) Have the right equipment, especially proper shoes, if you chose to jog or walk.

 

Signs That You Are Exercising Too Much, Too Soon:

1) You develop an ache or pain that stays for more than a day or two, or keeps coming back.

2) You notice that you are able to do less than the week before (less distance, repetitions, weight, speed, etc.)

3) If you monitor your heart rate upon awakening, you find that it is higher than normal even before exerting yourself.

 

If You Suspect You Have An Overuse Injury:

Use R.I.C.E. – Rest – Ice – Compression –Elevation.

• Rest – avoid activities that cause pain or swelling

• Ice – apply as soon as possible, apply for 10-20 minutes on and off for 48-72 hours

• Compression – helps to reduce the amount of swelling. Be careful not to apply the bandage too tightly.

• Elevation – keep injured limb above the level of your heart. This helps to reduce swelling at the injury site.

 

Don’t allow overuse injuries to prevent you from being active. Be a safe exerciser, and the results will make you happy.

 

If you would like help or guidance with an exercise program, our staff of specialized athletic trainers would be glad to assist you.

 

If you are experiencing aches or pains our physical therapists would to be glad to make it go away. Call for a free consult.

 


 

Dorcas Guild

 

The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield met the evening of January 10th. Nella Hobson, president, opened the meeting with a welcome and thanked everyone for their support, kindness and generosity – things that made our labors so successful in our church during 2011.

 

Devotions were shared by Corine Miller and Cindy Cyr. Corine read a "Recipe for a Happy New Year," and Cindy led the group in prayer.

 

Joan Riel, secretary, gave her report of the previous meeting, read 11 thank-yous and circulated 13 cards to be signed and mailed to people in need of cheering up and prayers. Reny Boyd, treasurer, gave her current financial report.

 

Nancy Fogg passed the food basket to Audrey Moore, and it will go next to Cindy. The apron will go from Freda Jones to Elaine Coffey and then to Cindy. The mystery package, brought by Carolyn Davis was won by Joan Riel.

 

Members were reminded of the ongoing service project of warm clothing being collected for the needy. It was noted that over 100 hats, mittens and scarves had been donated to the "Mitten Tree." A note of thanks was sent to Nancy White for disrobing the tree, sorting all the items and then distributing the items to Barnstead and Pittsfield Elementary Schools and to Blueberry Express Day Care.

 

Yearbooks for 2012 were distributed and many thanks to Bev Moore for a great job done! The Christmas and Craft Fairs for 2012 were mentioned: Nancy Fogg willingly offered to chair the Christmas Fair again with Mary Jo Powelson. Nella Hobson and Joan Riel offered to handle publicity for both fairs and will co-chair the Craft Fair.

 

Our annual mission donations were voted and funds were distributed to New Tribes Missions; Barnstead, Epsom and Pittsfield Fuel Assistance Programs; Barnstead and Pittsfield Food Pantries; the Church Bus Ministry; and a reserve fund was set aside in the event of hardship or disaster during the coming year.

 

It was mentioned that the group should have an assistant treasurer in the event the treasurer at any time was unavailable when funds were needed. Nella Hobson volunteered and was unanimously elected for the position. Another item brought up was the return of the "Nativity" to the courtyard next Christmas. Members were very much in favor, and the matter will be taken up again in September.

 

This was the annual "Happy Birthday Meeting" for all members, and hostesses Elaine Coffey, Cindy Cyr and Corine Miller served delicious refreshments of birthday cake (complete with candles) and ice cream, crackers and cheese, coffee and sherbet punch. At the close of the meeting a book swap was held.

 

The next meeting, "Banana Split Night" (bring your favorite topping) will be held February 14th with Peggy Jacobs and Gail Ann Newton as hostesses. The Guild will host the church Sunday Fellowship Hour January 29.

 


 

Facts And Myths Of Social Security And Medicare Presentation February 6th

 

Citizens from throughout the Suncook Valley are invited to the Suncook Senior Center on Monday, February 6th for a 12:30 pm presentation about Social Security and Medicare.

 

Dr. Steve Gorin and Dr. Russ Armstrong, of the State Committee on Aging, will present the facts and myths of Social Security and Medicare in the context of the current political and budgetary discussions in Washington. Learn what the current financial status, funding trends and challenges to these important programs could mean for you and future generations.

 

For the convenience of people who will be attending the presentation, the February 6th bingo game in Pittsfield will be cancelled, and Pittsfield bingo players will join Suncook’s 10:00 am bingo game. Presentation attendees are also invited to Suncook’s 11:30 am Café Bienvenue luncheon, which includes a soup and salad bar. If you would like to attend the luncheon please call the senior center by February 1st to make a reservation.

 

The Suncook Senior Center is located in the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 10 School Street, Suncook, NH (485-4254). For people who would like a ride to Suncook, Pittsfield’s elder services bus can come to your home to pick you up. To arrange a ride please call 435-8482.

 


 

Dependency And Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Part II

Submitted By: Merrill Vaughan, Commander

American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75

 

The following information is provided by John Mullally, Senior Benefits Advisor, Paralyzed Veterans of America, in the NEPVA November 2011 edition of Cord Word. The previous article pertained to basic information on the Veterans Administration DIC program. This part will deal with DIC rates.

 

To be eligible for DIC as a surviving child(ren) you must meet the following conditions: 1) are not included in the surviving spouse’s DIC claim; 2) are unmarried; 3) are under the age of 18 or between the ages of 18-23 if attending school. (Note: Certain helpless adult children are entitled to DIC.)

 

The surviving parent(s) of the veteran may be eligible for an income-based benefit. Rates for parents’ DIC as well as those for surviving spouses and children can be found on the Department of Veterans Affairs website at: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/rates/

A general overview of DIC payments for surviving spouse is as follows: The basic monthly rate of DIC is $1,154 for an eligible surviving spouse. The rate is increased for each dependent child, and also if the surviving spouse is housebound or in need of aid and attendance. VA also adds a transitional benefit of $286 to the surviving spouse’s monthly DIC if there are children under the age of 18. The amount is based on a family unit, not individual children.

 

Special Allowances

1) Add $246 if at the time of the veteran’s death, the veteran was in receipt of or entitled to receive compensation for a service-connected disability rated totally disabling (including a rating based on individual employability) for a continuous period of at least 8 years; 2) add $286 for each dependent child under age 18; 3) if the surviving spouse is entitled to aid and attendance, add $286; 4) if the surviving spouse is entitled to Housebound, add eligibility for surviving children special allowances $135.

 

If you meet eligibility requirements, you can apply for DIC benefits by filling out VA Form 21-534 Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Death Pension and Accrued Benefits by a Surviving Spouse or Child. If you have any questions regarding this or any other benefit, contact your local PVA National Service Office for assistance. Alternatively, you can contact your local American Legion Post to help you.

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

To the good citizens of Pittsfield:

Why is the Conservation Committee spending $33,000 of taxpayer money to purchase a piece of land on Berry Pond, while there are discussions about laying off three town employees? We as a town have made a lot of costly mistakes recently; never focusing on our tax rate, adding more and more burdens on the school and town budgets. Wait until we get an honest reassessment of the value of our town. Then you will really see what a high tax rate is.

 

Why can’t the Conservation Committee privately raise the funds for this land? The $33,000 is one thing. What about the $1,000 or so the town loses in tax revenue from taxes on this land? How many properties have left the tax rolls this year?

 

Residents are losing their homes and lands from bank foreclosures and tax foreclosures alike. Why are we making people conserve land at a time when folks are losing their own ground?

 

Pittsfield residents wake up. Come to the public hearing on the budget, Wednesday, February 1st, 7:00 pm at Pittsfield Middle High School Lecture Hall. Get angry to the fact nothing’s changed; yet everything has changed.

 

Dan Schroth Piermarocchi

 


 

Letter

 

Dear Pittsfield Voters:

This letter is in response to Matt St. George’s letter, printed in last week’s paper.

 

The January 5th hearing was long and contentious. I chaired the hearing and was tired at the end. In deference to property owners, like Matt, on Class VI highways, I wanted another hearing to give them more opportunity to be heard and give me an opportunity to examine voting histories of the Zoning Boards.

 

I thought that voting "yes" would automatically send the proposal to the town meeting and that voting "no" would force another hearing. (The tape of the hearing is clear on this.) Therefore, I voted "no". But voting "no" was, in fact, a vote against another hearing.

 

As a courtesy to Matt, I called him and explained myself and said I was going to call a special (not emergency) meeting to vote to have another hearing on Amendment No. 3.

 

Matt wrote, "The Board tried to hold this meeting January 12, 2012, which was deemed illegal and ceased." I halted the meeting because Bill Miskoe felt the meeting was not noticed properly (even though meetings had been noticed in this exact way for years, including when Bill was chair.)

 

There was nothing illegal about the purpose of the meeting and, as of this writing, the meeting is rescheduled for January 19th.

 

The Planning Board has bent over backwards to be fair to everyone. All the Board is doing is sending a proposal to the town meeting ballot so you can vote on it. The Planning Board is trying to properly inform you on the issue so you can fully appreciate what the amendment is for and how it will work. (Unlike past years.)

 

Sincerely,

Ted Mitchell

 


 

Pittsfield Elementary School PTO News

 

The Pittsfield Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is producing a fundraiser cookbook with the school community’s favorite recipes. We are gathering recipes from the children, their families, and staff. We would like your help with a donation of your choice and we will place an advertisement inside the cookbook. Your donation will help us keep the cost of production of the cookbook down.

 

The PTO is a non-profit organization that supports the elementary school with many things like the artist in residence program, and the 6th grade celebration. We also like to help the classroom teachers with items they may need for special projects, and we also host many events for the children in our community. Some of those events are craft nights, pajama game night, muffins with moms and donuts with dads. Without our fundraising efforts we would not be able to do these things and the others we would like to do.

 

We would greatly appreciate any donation and hope to hear from you. If you have any questions or would like to contribute to a great cause you can call Ammy Ramsey at 435-7094 or email [email protected].

 

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule and hope to hear from you.

 

Ammy Ramsey

PTO President

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

I wish to thank all my tenants on 17 Depot Street and all my friends, for rallying around and supporting me after the harassing, slanderous, mean, vindictive, and uncalled for letter the Pittsfield Housing Inspector sent to my tenants and published in the paper to discredit me and my son, who does not own the property! This is no way to treat a landlord! In this economy, it is hard enough to stay above water, especially being handicapped! This is not the American Way!

 

Phyllis Buatti

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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