Those Celebrating Birthdays are: September 11, Lisa Fries, Zachary
Brian Locke; September 12, Kate Vogt, Anne Ruth Dunne, Heidi
Hillsgrove, Christopher Lee Briggs, II;
September 13, Ian Pollard, Loretta Suchomski; September 15, Jane
Adams; September 16, Mary Zahn, Tara Ash; September 17, June
Valentyn.
A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!
Celebrating Anniversaries are: September 11, Timothy and Tracy
Roode;
September 13, John and Anne Shaver, Sr.
Best Wishes!
We are updating our birthday and anniversary lists and need your
help.
If you would like your name to continue to be printed with your
birthday and/or your anniversary date, then give us a call at
435-6291. If we don’t hear from you, we will remove your name.
Come join The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce
as we enjoy our monthly Business After Hours. The event will be held
at Blakes Brook Campground on Wednesday, September 11th from 6 pm to
8 pm. This event is located at 76 Mountain Road in Epsom, NH. There
will be light refreshments served. A tour will be given to all that
participate in this event. This is a networking opportunity for
your business, so remember to bring your business cards. Everyone
is welcome to come. If you are not a member and are interested in
becoming one, this is a great opportunity to learn what The Greater
Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce is involved in and how it could
benefit your business. Find out more information about this and
upcoming events at
www.pittsfieldchamber.org.
Sunday School Starts Sunday
The First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield, will
begin their children’s Sunday School this coming Sunday, September
15. Rally Day will be held the following Sunday, September 22. Class
will start at 9:50 am and end at 11 am. Worship services begin at 10
am with Fellowship Hour following. Everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, contact the church office at 435-7471 or
consult the church’s website at:
pittsfieldcc.com.
Josiah Carpenter Library will begin Preschool Story Time on
September 19th at 10 am on the Main Floor of the library.
Stories and poems, craft and of course, snack will be provided.
MUM SALE FUNDRAISER
The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders snowmobile club is holding its 2nd
annual Fall Mum Sale fundraiser!
When: Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15 (9am-3pm)
Where: EXIT Reward Realty’s field (Corner of Rt. 28 and River Rd.)
in Pittsfield.
We will also be selling fall decorative items like hay bales and
corn stalks.
For more information see the club’s Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/groups/svsnoriders/
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse
Association Holds September Seasonal Flu Clinic
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is holding a seasonal
flu clinic on Friday, September 27 from 10 am to noon at the
Pittsfield Senior Center, 74 Main Street in Pittsfield. Specially
trained nurses administer seasonal flu shots to people age 3 and
over and answer your flu-related questions.
The fee is $25 per immunization (cash or check) or Medicare B,
Medicaid, Healthy Kids, Harvard Pilgrim, or Anthem (NHN, NHP, YGG,
EHH, R, or Federal) is accepted. Clients with insurance ID cards at
the clinic do not have to pay a fee.
Seasonal flu clinics are dependent upon the
availability of the flu vaccine and are subject to change. To
confirm clinics and for a full schedule, visit
www.crvna.org or call (603)
224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 5815.
Globe Awards New Gear To Two Departments
As Part Of 2013 Giveaway
Program
Globe, in partnership with DuPont and the National Volunteer Fire
Council (NVFC), has made the first two awards in the 2013 Globe Gear
Giveaway program. East Glacier Park (MT) Volunteer Fire Department
and Happy Jack (AZ) Fire Services will each receive four sets of
new, state-of-the-art Globe gear.
Through the 2013 Globe Gear Giveaway program, Globe and DuPont are
providing up to 52 sets of gear to volunteer fire departments in
need. The program is administered through the NVFC and open to NVFC
members in the U.S. and Canada who are all-volunteer departments
serving a population of 25,000 or less. This is the second year for
the giveaway program; in 2012, awards were made to 16 fire
departments in the U.S. and Canada.
“We are pleased to partner with Globe and DuPont to help volunteer
departments who are struggling to provide proper protection to their
members,” said NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg. “This program
increases the safety and well-being of volunteer firefighters and is
a wonderful example of companies giving back to the community.”
The East Glacier Volunteer Fire Department in Montana is a small
department located on the south end of Glacier National Park, a
location that causes the town’s size to double in the summer. The
department has a call area of over 50 miles and also responds to
wildland fires in the region. It receives a small operating budget
from the county but doesn’t have enough funding to provide its 17
firefighters with new, compliant gear. Most of the gear they do have
is over 10 years old.
“These new turnouts would be a blessing to our department,” said
East Glacier Fire Chief Ben Steele.
Happy Jack Fire Services is located in Northern Arizona and
surrounded by the Coconino National Forest. Many of the town’s
permanent population are retired and living on fixed incomes. The
population increases significantly during the summer as visitors
rent cabins in the area. All of the department’s equipment is
greater than 15 years old, and the main engine is 42 years old.
The department is in great need of new turnout gear. The gear they
do have has been donated by other departments and dates to at least
15 years old or more. “My primary goal as chief is to protect my
firefighters at all times,” said Happy Jack Fire Chief John D.
Stahl, explaining why he applied for the Globe gear.
Both of these volunteer departments will benefit greatly from having
four new sets of Globe turnout gear to protect their firefighters.
As small all-volunteer departments, budgets are tight and the
downward economy makes the challenges of funding even tougher. This
donation will increase the safety of the firefighters as well as
boost morale within the departments.
More awards of Globe turnout gear will be made each month throughout
the rest of the year. Stay tuned to the NVFC website, Dispatch
newsletter, and page on Facebook, as well as the Globe page on
Facebook, for upcoming announcements.
About Globe
Firefighters need to be prepared to perform at their
peak, on every call. That’s why, when it comes to turnout gear, fit
matters. Globe’s turnout gear is designed to protect you, move with
you, and improve your performance. It’s athletic gear for
firefighters. Learn more at
www.globeturnoutgear.com.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class
science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of
innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company
believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs,
and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global
challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere,
decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the
environment. For additional information about DuPont and its
commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit
www.dupont.com.
About The NVFC
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the
leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests
of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as
the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides
invaluable tools, resources, programs, and advocacy for first
responders across the nation. Learn more at
www.nvfc.org.
Pittsfield
Economic Development Update
It seems like much time has passed since the Economic Development
Committee (EDC) gave its last update. However, small steps continue
to be taken to promote economic growth in Pittsfield! Here are just
a few of the highlights…
As with any business endeavor, adequate foundational work is the key
to long term success. Having said this, in an attempt to establish
and maintain a business friendly standing with those looking to
expand or start up business in our community, we continue to
encourage and facilitate stronger communication between local
boards, committees and businesses. The first step to this effort was
to spearhead a joint meeting between business owners, school
representatives and NH Technical Institute in order to discuss and
coordinate a better understanding of ways to successfully transition
our students from the educational system into local employment
opportunities. Many ideas and challenges were discussed and
prioritized accordingly.
Recognizing that local representatives must share a common goal for
our community, a meeting with Arnett Development Group LLC (an
outside firm the town has contracted with to help in our economic
development efforts) was arranged. During this round-table,
strengths and weaknesses were identified in preparation of yet
another joint meeting between town boards and committees in an
attempt to share the individual mission of each component and
brainstorm how it fits into the overall vision for our community.
This was a very beneficial gathering of the minds and we anticipate
many more as things progress in the months ahead. Parallel to these
forums, an EDC member actively attends the Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy (CEDS) for regional development.
Other noteworthy items are moving forward. First, we are
cooperatively working with Cobalt Property Management to improve the
Irving Oil property on Carroll Street. In an attempt to make this
property marketable and with the assistance of NH DES, site testing
for contamination has begun. We remain encouraged with the on-going
progress. Second, if you recall, at the 2007 Town Meeting you
overwhelmingly supported the adoption of NH RSA 79-E, a tax
incentive for renovation work done for the start up or expansion of
business in Pittsfield. This year we had our first business
capitalize on applying for this temporary tax relief and it was
approved by the Board of Selectmen (BOS). Kentek has expanded their
business from a property on Elm Street to the old Turnaround Eclipse
building on Broadway Street. There is an open house scheduled for
September.
Lastly, we are in the process of having an article
about Pittsfield published in the fall issue of the New England Real
Estate Journal in yet another effort to promote commercial
properties and business opportunities in Pittsfield. We are thankful
to the Suncook Valley Regional Development Corporation (SVRDC) for
partnering with us in the venture. Many thanks also to the local
businesses who have graciously donated to the cause of promoting
commercial development in Pittsfield. If you are interested in
becoming a part of our economic development team, please contact Ted
Mitchell, Chairman at 435-6773 or e-mail us at
[email protected].
TOPS News
Submitted By
Terrie Azotea
Well, we have been busy this past week at TOPS. Best Loser of the
week was Stuart. KOPS of the week was Peggy. We have a few Miss
Angels, Suzie, Janis, Irene, Mickey, and Kay. Come on ladies, keep
up the good work!
We played Bingo and had lots of good gifts going around the room.
Inspiration Workshop on 9/21, Fall Rally on 11/2 should both be a
good time. We have an Open House on September 17 at 6:30.
If anyone would like to make some new friends, come on out on
Tuesday nights at the St. Stephen’s Church on Main Street in
Pittsfield at 5:30 pm for our weigh in and at 6:30 pm for our
meetings. Any questions please call Stuart Pike at 856-4842 or call
Pat Smith at 435-5333. Hope everyone has a great week and see you
all lighter next week!
Pittsfield Historical
Society Meets Thursday At St. Stephen’s Church
St. Stephen’s parish, during its 150th anniversary year, is honored
to host the Pittsfield Historical Society Thursday, September 12 at
7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend this program on the architecture
of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and to learn how the Civil War
influenced worship in Pittsfield. St. Stephen’s is located at 50
Main Street.
Two Merrimack County Agencies Receive Awards
From
National Association Of Counties
On Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at the Merrimack County Nursing
Home theater, awards were presented to Ron White, Superintendent
Merrimack County Department of Corrections, and Scott Murray, County
Attorney, along with David Croft, Director of the Merrimack County
Diversion Center and Ginnie Stahley-Arenella, case manager. These
National awards came from the National Association of Counties and
were only two Achievement Awards out of approximately two hundred
granted to Counties throughout the entire United States from the
National Association of Counties.
The first is an award which was granted to our Merrimack County
Attorney’s office. Through a joint effort, County Attorney Scott
Murray, Adult Diversion Program Director David Croft, and case
manager Ginnie Stahley-Arenella, collaborated in presenting their
program entitled, “Diagnosing and Treating Addiction” or “DAT A” in
the category of Criminal Justice and Public Safety. DAT A is an
acronym that stands for Diagnosing And Treating Addiction. The
mission of DAT A is to provide drug and/or alcohol offenders with
the opportunity and affordability to have a screening/assessment
conducted by a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with follow-up
treatment services as needed. It is an effort to assist criminal
defendants with their substance use issues and to prevent them from
committing drug and/or alcohol related crimes in the future. This
innovative program already has saved our County taxpayers a
tremendous amount of money in incarceration costs for drug and
alcohol related offenses. It has proven to reduce recidivism rates
significantly.
The second award went to our Merrimack County Department of
Corrections headed by superintendent Ron White. This award is titled
“Working Collaboratively to Address the Needs of Offenders with
Mental Illness.” As the seat of the State of New Hampshire’s
capitol, Merrimack County is home to the New Hampshire State
Hospital, the State’s largest prison, two State correctional
half-way houses, two community mental health centers, and the
Merrimack County Correctional facility. The Merrimack County
Department of Corrections forged partnerships with the courts, law
enforcement, and the State Hospital to improve intergovernmental
cooperation in dealing with the influx of individuals with mental
health disorders who are being released into the communities in
Merrimack County. This multi-pronged approach includes a mental
health court, crisis intervention training for law enforcement and
jail staff, correctional staff with expertise in mental health
treatment and substance abuse treatment, case management while in
custody, and close alliances with courts, attorneys, prosecutors,
and mental health providers in the community. All of the components
of the community are affected by this problem but the Merrimack
County Department of Corrections has been the catalyst to develop
strategies to address our shared problem.
Letter
To the good citizens of Pittsfield:
Just got back from a Selectman’s meeting. It was not business as
usual. The Selectmen seemed very interested in the public’s concerns
about everything from town owned property, selling them or securing
them, to the drug problem sweeping our country and our town.
I’m not talking pot here. I’m talking opiates. When you stop taking
them, you come down with the flu. Everyone knows being sick is no
fun, so it’s a hard habit to break. I think it’s a joke giving these
people methadone at our expense. These people are just pawns in some
sort of conspiracy to extort money from the government. You can’t
give opiates to a opiate addict. That would be like giving me beer
to get me off the scotch.
Dan Schroth Piermarocchi
Letter
To my friends and fellow veterans:
I regret to inform you that effective 7:30 pm on September 2, 2013,
I resigned as Post Commander of the American Legion Peterson-Cram
Post 75 for personal and medical reasons. This was not an easy
decision, but one that I did after a lot of deep thinking, and
praying. This, I feel, is the best action I can do for The American
Legion, especially the Post in Pittsfield. I have full faith and
confidence in the new leadership to progress forward with the goals,
aims and objectives of The American Legion.
The past several years have been challenging, to say the least. Or
perhaps a better term would be a double sided coin. On one side, our
Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances have had an increase in
attendance and last year, for the first time, we were able to have
Pittsfield Players perform for us even though we had to change
places at the last minute to the First Congregational Church; many
thanks to Rev. David Stasiak. On the other side, we have declining
post membership participation in meeting attendance and in
activities and we have been unable to obtain new members to replace
those who have passed away, despite publicity in The Sun, Town
Website and on our local information Channel 24.
Sincerely,
Merrill Vaughan, Past Commander
American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75
Join The Pittsfield Community Crime Watch
We are a group of concerned citizens who have been victim to local
crime and want to help inform you of the crime problem in our
community. Together we can work with the local police to help
prevent further crime from happening to You or someone else in our
community.
We held our kick-off meeting at Jitters on August 20th. We were
happy to see such a wonderful turnout to show such amazing support
for our community. The successful meeting allowed participants a
chance to voice their concerns and share personal stories. Chief
Wharem and Detective Cain informed the group about some of the crime
issues in our community. Chief Wharem also spoke about easy ways to
watch out for your neighbors on a regular basis. He mentioned the
possibility of starting a Citizen Patrol Program as well as the
Crime Watch.
Officer Webber spoke about the benefits of organizing a crime watch
and is willing to work with a group of concerned citizens and
business owners to get it started. Please join us for our 2nd
meeting on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:30 pm at Jitters Café.
Attendees do not have to be residents of Pittsfield. This problem is
not limited to Pittsfield! We would like members of the neighboring
communities to attend as well so they can speak with their law
enforcement officials to get something like this started in each
community. During this meeting, we will brainstorm how to move
forward with this group and possibly break out into smaller groups
based on areas of residence.
A special Thank You to Paul Rogers for supporting the Community
Crime Watch program, and for donating the use of his café for this
event.
This crime problem in the Greater Pittsfield Community can be solved
but it is going to take the help of Everyone to get it done. We
hope to see many of you on the 17th.
Mental Illness
On Monday, September 16, 2013 at 7 pm join us for a Free public
presentation. Come and hear one person’s personal story of recovery
from mental illness. NAMI NH’s In Our Own Voice is an educational
recovery presentation given by trained presenters who themselves
struggled with mental illness and who are in recovery.
Loudon Center Freewill Baptist Church is located at 433 Clough Hill
Road in Loudon, NH. For more information, contact Rev. Linda Overall
at (603) 875-5822. Light Refreshments will be served.
Cindy’s Hair Affair would like to welcome Wendy Munroe and Chelsie
Amaral to the salon. Wendy comes to Cindy’s with 13+ years
experience. She is looking forward to making your time enjoyable.
Chelsie has 6 years experience and enjoys meeting new people, making
them feel refreshed with a great style. Along with these new faces,
Cindy’s will be offering extended evening and Saturday hours
available by appointment. See Cindy’s ad in this week’s Sun for a
special introductory coupon.
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