Those Celebrating Birthdays are: April 4, Judy Mandigo, Tyler
Snedeker, Patrick Bailey; April 5, Hank Wallace, Jr.; April 6, Kip
Riel, Peter Teloian, Jr.; April 7, Donna Snedeker, Alison Wolfe;
April 8, Ben Abbott, Bob Zahn, Debbie Riel; April 9, Mary E. Locke,
Carolyn Bond, Milton D Locke, Jr.; April 10, Rebecca Walton, Michael
St. Laurent, Diane Lammott.
A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!
Celebrating Anniversaries are: April 6, Fred and Ginny Hast.
Congratulations!
Suncook Valley Soccer Club will be hosting its spring meeting on
Sunday, April 15th at 7 pm. The meeting will be held at the Tilton
Hill Field Clubhouse. We will be discussing the upcoming elections,
sign- ups and field preparation. Please join us and bring a friend
along. We are always looking for new members and ideas.
Please email
[email protected] for more information or
questions.
Interfaith Community Kitchen Opens Monday, April 16!
For those in need of a free cooked meal or an evening of fellowship,
the Interfaith Community Kitchen, located at St. Joseph’s Church, on
Route 4 in Northwood, will open its doors each Monday evening from
5:30-7:00 pm. Join us for food and friendship. No reservations
required. For more information, contact Our Lady of Lourdes/St.
Joseph’s Parish at 435-6242.
School Lunch Menus
April 9 - 13, 2012
PES
Monday
Mexican Monday
Super nachos Grande with homemade chili, nacho cheese, seasoned
rice, salsa, peaches
Tuesday
Chester Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger on a bun, oven fries, baby carrots, apple sauce
Wednesday
Little Italy
Spaghetti and meatballs, marinara sauce, garlic bread, Caesar salad,
pears
Thursday
Tijuana Thursday
Large beef taco, fiesta rice, carrot coins, fruit crisp
Friday
Fresh Picks Pizza
Cheese pizza or chef’s topping, side salad, fresh Mac apple
PMHS
Monday
Iron City Flats
Super nacho Grande bar, all the toppings, seasoned rice, salsa,
fresh Mac apple
Tuesday
Backyard BBQ
Oven barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, warm biscuit, sweet peas and
carrots, fresh orange wedges
Wednesday
Little Italy
Spaghetti and meatballs, marinara sauce, garlic bread, Caesar salad,
pears
Thursday
Seoulful
Spicy chicken stir fry with mixed veggies, brown fried rice,
pineapple tidbits
Friday
Build It Burger Bar
Build your own burger on a bun, all the toppings, roasted potatoes,
seasoned carrots, fruit crisp
For Those Interested In Horses, Carriages, Sleighs And
Notable
People From Pittsfield
A can’t miss presentation will be made at Pittsfield Historical
Society Headquarters on Elm Street, Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 pm.
Mr. Paul Gauvreau, a retired mechanical engineer of Raytheon’s
Missile and Space Division, will speak on Ferdinand French. Mr.
French was a Pittsfield native and worked for, managed, and owned
several horseless carriage companies during the latter part of the
nineteenth century. He became known not only all over New England
but throughout much of the world as well.
For over 50 years, Mr. Gauvreau’s passion has been the restoration
of old carriages, many of them identified with Ferdinand French. Not
too long ago Paul was consulted about the restoration of one of Mr.
French’s carriages owned by Queen Elizabeth of England. Mr. Gauvreau
is well known for entering carriages in parades throughout
Massachusetts, drawn by horses that he owned and cared for himself.
He is also a nationally known expert in restoration of carriage
lamps and has over 200 in his collection.
Paul is a member of the Carriage Association of America and is a
charter member of the New England regional association and has
participated in many of its activities.
Letter
Ross and Art Morse:
I know I speak on behalf of everyone involved with Garrett Young,
when I say how much I appreciate not only the beautiful write up and
color featured space you dedicated to the announcement of his
exhibit in April, but also that you displayed it on the online
version as front page news.
Your paper exemplifies what a local newspaper really is about,
helping to support everyone in the community in all their efforts to
make our towns better places for all. Thank you, thank you, thank
you!
Joanne Randall
Pittsfield Youth Mentor Program Visits Vintage Hill
Submitted By Paula Martel, Program Director
On Thursday, March 15, twelve mentors and mentees visited the
residents at Vintage Hill. The youth got to ask questions and hear
great stories about the past. The youth were also asked some
questions by the residents about today’s world. It was a little hard
for them to understand how and why the kids use all the technology
they use today. Funny, some of the youth wondered what the residents
had done all day in their youth without all the things the world has
to offer now. A couple of the residents wondered out loud, "Why in
the world would anyone need all that stuff!"
Board games were something both generations understood, and I have
to say, there were some very serious games of Scrabble and UNO going
on during our visit. Before we left for the afternoon we all shared
homemade cookies and drinks – yum! We want to send a big Thank
You to everyone at Vintage Hill for letting us spend time with
you!
Women Of Rotary
After a winter break, Women of Rotary met for their March meeting at
the home of Sue Bleckman with twelve in attendance.
After the business meeting, conducted by vice president Maureen Van
Horn, Beverly Drolet, manager of the Clothes Closet presented a
program on the history of it. The Clothes Closet was originally
started by Shirley Brooks in 1987 in the old grammar school. The
community and surrounding areas are the recipients of many good
works, both monetarily and in acts of kindness because of the
"Closet." Thank you, Beverly, and all your volunteers who make it
possible.
After a wonderful array of cupcakes and other refreshments by the
committee, Sue Bleckman, Margie Lake, Marilyn Thyng, and Marg
Feeney, the meeting was adjourned.
TOPS News
Submitted By Terrie Azotea
Well, we sure had a great time this past week at our Spring
banquet... Hop into Spring! The tables were decorated beautifully
and it was so nice to see everyone dressed up in their spring
colors. We gave out awards to those who have worked so hard over
this past year with their weight loss journey.
The new KOPS members where honored for their hard work and some of
our other members were also honored. Kudos to those who worked
really hard all year and to those who have maintained their weight.
It sure is an honor to be a KOPS.
One of our members made beautiful banners for our winners. Good job.
They sure looked nice on our members. It takes a lot of planning to
put together a nice night like that.
At TOPS we have a great support group and all of our members are
there to help you and support one another. The dinner was put on by
everyone’s hard work and was great. We had a "Miss Inspiration" who
was honored for all of her hard work and our chapter is very proud
to have two new KOPS who were named King and Queen for their weight
loss. It was just a really nice night that I know I enjoyed and I
think everyone else did too. So, again I say, great work everyone on
what you have accomplished throughout the year.
It’s a daily lifestyle that we have to live with and it’s all about
choices that we make. We would like to welcome our new officers who
are going to be on the board for the up-coming year.
I will end with this; great job and keep up the good work. It’s
always nice to see new faces and to see our chapter grow.
If anyone would like to join us, we meet on Tuesday nights at the
St. Stephen’s Church on Main Street in Pittsfield at 5:30. Any
questions, please call Laurel Tiede at 269-8721 or Pat Smith at
435-5333.
So hop into spring with a great weight loss this week and see you
lighter next week!
Pittsfield Food Pantry Holds Ham & Bean Supper and Bake Sale
The Pittsfield Food Pantry is holding a Ham and Bean Supper to
benefit its outreach to the community. The all-inclusive meal,
including homemade pies, will be served at the First Congregational
Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield, Saturday, April 21, 5-7 pm. A
monetary donation is requested. There will also be a bake sale
during the dinner.
The Rising Problem Of Prescription Drug Abuse
Submitted By William Roy
Nonmedical prescription drug abuse continues to be a problem in the
United States for adolescents. After cannabis, legal drugs account
for most of the commonly abused drugs in 12th graders. (www.drugabuse.gov)
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reported that "Nearly 1
in 12 high school seniors reported nonmedical use of Vicodin; 1 in
20 reported abuse of OxyContin." Stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin),
tranquilizers/sedatives, and cough medicine account for most of the
rest. Most report getting prescription drugs from their family or
friends.
Significant work is being done in the school system to continue
educating and providing information on drug addiction, dependency,
and options for treatment. Schools also ban drug use on campus and
enforce the rules effectively. This means that the unresolved issue
rests on the shoulders of the community and parents.
In the past twenty years, "prescriptions for stimulants increased
from 5 million to nearly 45 million and for opioid analgesics from
about 75.5 million to 209.5 million."(NIDA, 2011) Medical
practitioners need to be sure of need before prescribing these drugs
and educate their patients on shielding their drugs from misuse.
Society needs to work to change the perception of prescription drug
use as casual and safe. Towns can do more to educate citizens about
the intensifying issues with nonmedical prescription drug abuse.
Parents need to stimulate more communication regarding the dangers
of misuse of prescription drugs and prevent students from getting
their hands on or sharing prescription drugs.
Work Cited: NIDA, "Prescription Drug Abuse." The Science of Drug
abuse and Addiction. National Institute of Drug abuse,
12/1/2011. Web. 28 Mar 2012.
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/topics-in-brief/prescription-drug-abuse.
Letter
Dear Pittsfield Voters:
I deeply appreciate the support that many of you showed by voting
for me and the zoning amendments that the Planning Board worked
tirelessly on.
It is a disappointment that I am not able to continue on the
Planning Board and press for long-term changes that would eventually
alleviate some of your tax burden.
Thank you for passing amendment #1 on parking regulations. This is a
step in the right direction.
Unfortunately, amendment #2, which would have brought the zoning
ordinance concerning Zoning Board of Adjustment powers into
compliance with state law, did not pass.
Amendment #3, concerning "frontage", failed by 1 vote. For those of
you who think your one vote doesn’t count, it does. Until
this definition of frontage on a class V or better highway passes,
Pittsfield’s emergency personnel and equipment will be increasingly
put at risk and the cost to you, the taxpayers, will continue with
higher and higher taxes, as a result.
I am still on the Zoning Board, Chair of the Economic Development
Committee and a member of the Master Plan Committee. I will continue
to press for more tax-conscious planning and I ask for your ongoing
support. Thank you, again.
Sincerely,
Ted Mitchell
Park Street Baptist Church Schedule Of Events For Easter Weekend
2012
The Park Street Baptist Church located at 11 Park Street in
Pittsfield will be having the following services for Easter Weekend
2012.
• Saturday, April 7, from 7:30 to 9:30 am there will be a Community
Breakfast served by the Larck Family Mission.
• Sunday, April 8th, at 7:00 am a Sunrise Easter Service will be
held in Dustin Park with a Fellowship Breakfast following at 7:45
am. A Singspiration and Sharing will be held at 9:00 am and the
Easter Worship Service at 10:00 am.
Everyone is welcomed. Please call 435-8036 for more information.
Letter
Dear Taxpayer:
Although the Board has only met two weeks now, we would like to give
you a brief update. Much has been accomplished in a very short
period of time.
In an aggressive attempt to fulfill the voters’ will, we have taken
immediate steps to improve the overall efficiency of town
operations, such as suspending discretionary expenditures, closely
monitoring non-discretionary spending and putting a temporary freeze
on planned overtime and new hiring.
Next we plan to take a closer look at current departmental schedules
and administrative costs in an effort to maximize the effectiveness
of each department.
Most importantly, we want to assure you that the Board remains
united in its decisions being made on your behalf. Members are
working well together and look forward to carrying out future
objectives for the betterment of our community. Thank you for the
confidence you have placed in our ability to proficiently steward
your tax dollars.
Pittsfield Board of Selectmen
Pittsfield Town Ballot Warrant Article #4 Recount
Submitted By Stephen Adams, Pittsfield Town Moderator
This is to report on the recount of Pittsfield’s town ballot warrant
article #4, amending the zoning ordinance pertaining to road
frontage definition, that was defeated by a 312(yes) to 313(no)
vote. The request for recount was properly petitioned by more than
10 voters. The Board of Recount, comprised of the Town Moderator,
Town Clerk, Board of Selectmen, and a Supervisor of the Checklist
appointed by the Moderator, met on March 28, 2012, to manually
review the ballots cast at town election. Four voters representing
each side, two for and two against, were allowed to observe the
process.
After review, the Board of Recount confirmed the vote tally of
312(yes) to 313(no) with no protests. The vote is upheld and the
article is defeated.
Letter
To the citizens of Pittsfield:
Linda Small lied. As you may remember Linda made an amendment
at the March 17 Town Meeting to cut $125,000 from 2012 town Budget
and stated that she had a "Plan" on how to cut that money and not
minimize the service provided by Police, Fire and Highway
Departments.
At the March 20 Select Board meeting it was painfully obvious that
she did not have a "Plan" on where she was going to cut that money
out of the budget and still maintain the services vital to the town.
Don’t be fooled by this wolf in sheep’s clothing, she is going to
harm this town rather than help. If she cuts any more money from the
already under-funded departments, you are going to see a dramatic
reduction in service. I don’t think that this shoot first ask
questions later approach is very effective, considering in the end,
it is the well-being of the people and property of the town of
Pittsfield that is at risk. So I urge you to go to a Select Board
meeting and voice your opinion.
Sincerely,
Henry Thomas
Gospel Concert At Loudon Center Freewill Baptist Church
Gospel recording artist Alan Frink will be in concert at the Loudon
Center Freewill Baptist Church on Saturday, April 21 at 7 pm.
A pot-luck supper will be enjoyed at 6 pm and everyone is cordially
welcome. The church is located on Clough Hill Road in Loudon. Please
call 783-4540 for further information.
Letter To The Editor
To the good citizens of Pittsfield:
It’s late Thursday night. I’m tired. I don’t even know why I’m
writing this week.
John Kost once told me all I talk about is politics. Another guy
once told me all I talk about is stonework. Let’s go with stonework.
Larry Berkson, when you get off vacation, could you call me?
Anyway, I have branched out to Nottingham; Route 152. I’m helping my
new friend, Nottingham Bob, aka Sam Elliot, start an organic pig
farm. His pasture borders conservation land. Today we cut and yes,
Chief, waited until almost 5 pm, and burned the brush; took back an
old pasture. A fellow named Farmer stopped by. He will help pull
stumps and work the land. Luckily, the weather was cool and damp.
I’ll take stonework over brush clearing any day.
Docko’s wall on Route 4 is about half done; 40 days into it with
some help. I think I have the beginning top cap rocks for the
corner. I need David’s help with his excavator to set them.
We started a traditional New England stonewall about 100 feet long
with a 5 foot brake, entrance to Locke/Watson Cemetery. Rollin Ray
and Mary rolled the dice and gave me the go ahead. They are above
Jenness Pond on Route 107.
I started a repair job just over the bridge from Nottingham. This
town is called Lee. Craig is the owner of Arbor Veterinary Clinic.
My dog, Baxter, is 14 years old. He agreed to give him a small
health insurance policy. I always say he’s got one more season in
him.
Dan Schroth Piermarocchi
DFAS Retired Pay Newsletter: Learn More About Your Retired Pay
Submitted By
Merrill A. Vaughan
Commander
American Legion
Peterson-Cram Post 75
Pittsfield, NH 03263
Managing Your
Retired Pay Account
Delivering your pay accurately and on time every time is our top
priority. To do that, we often rely on the information you provide
us. This issue of our quarterly newsletter will help you understand
and manage your retirement pay. Read it at
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/managingyourretpayacct.html
Come To Our Facebook Town Hall!
Retirees: We’re hosting our first Facebook town hall meeting May 8th
from 3 to 5 pm eastern. You’re invited to chat with Retired and
Annuitant Pay experts, who’ll answer your questions live. Go to:
http://www.dfas.mil/facebooktownhall.html
Use Mypay Regularly To Manage Your Account
The most convenient way to manage your pay is through myPay, the
official online account management system for military members and
retirees. Find out what it does and how to get started at:
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/usemypayregularly.html
Keep Your Basic
Information Up To Date
Keeping DFAS in the know about changes to your personal or banking
information is critical. One misstep could result in missing monthly
payments or important information we mail you throughout the year.
Find out how to keep your information up to date at:
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/basicinfouptodate.html
How Department Of
Veterans Affairs Pay
Affects Retired Pay
While DFAS and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are separate
agencies, we do work together. In many cases, a change in your VA
pay will cause a change to your retired pay. Go to:
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/howdvapayaffectsrapay.html
How CRDP Works
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) decreases your VA
waiver so that we can pay you more in retirement. Find out who’s
eligible and how we pay it at:
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/howcrdpworks.html
CRSC: What You Need To Know
If you get monthly payments from the VA, you might qualify for
Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Learn who qualifies and
how to apply at:
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/crscwhattoknow.html
Power Of Attorney: What It Is And Who Should Have One
As they become older, many retirees and annuitants choose to have a
loved one handle their account. Read about Powers of Attorney (POA)
to find out if and when your family should consider one at:
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/powerofattorney.html
"Music To Enjoy" Luncheon
You and your friends are invited to a luncheon sponsored by the
Concord Christian Women’s Club and Stonecroft Ministries on
Thursday, April 12th, 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
"Angela in Song"; sit back, relax and enjoy! Guest speaker Angela
Dittmar’s message is entitled "Discovering Your Purpose"
Reservations are required by April 3rd, 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.
Obituaries
Beulah R. "Boo" Moore
Beulah R. "Boo" Moore, 83, of Rochester died Saturday March 17, 2012
at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover NH after a period of failing
health.
She was born Oct. 3, 1928 in Pittsfield, NH the daughter of the late
Kenneth and Georgianna (Brown) Robinson. She has resided in
Rochester since 1963 previously living in Davenport, Ohio while her
husband attended chiropractic school. She enjoyed shopping, going to
yard sales, playing cards, cooking and canning. She especially loved
spending time outdoors and time with her family.
The widow of Dr. Richard Moore, who died in 1982, she is survived by
three daughters; Kathie and Thomas McGurty of Windham, NH; Pattie
and Ralph Tingley; Kim and George Pelletier all of Rochester NH;
grandchildren, Aaron McGurty, Chester, NH, Shannon Gagne, Salem, NH,
Erik and Jarrett Tingley, both of Rochester NH, Ryan Snyder,
Farmington, NH, Rick Snyder, Nashua, NH, Nicole and Danielle
Pelletier both of Dover NH; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Alvah
Robinson of Pittsfield, NH; sisters, Jane Hesse, Rochester NH, Olive
Dubriel, Penacook, NH, Barbara Tasker, Wolfeboro, NH; mother-in-law,
Martha Martineau, Rochester NH and several nieces and nephews.
To sign the online guestbook please go to
www.edgerlyfh.com.
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