Married 59 Years
Congratulations to Albert and Nellie Riel on their 59 years together
on February 12.
Nellie lives in Loudon, close to her daughter and her daughter’s
husband Melvin Mulkhey.
Albert is at the NHVH in Tilton.
Nellie and daughter, Dorothy, visit Al every Monday and take him out
to lunch and visit for four hours. They speak twice every day and
it’s like therapy to hear each other’s voice. They plan to go out to
lunch to celebrate their 59 years together.
Josiah Carpenter Library News
“Read, Meet and Talk” will be meeting on Tuesday, February 24th at
10:30 am at the Pittsfield Community Center. We will be
discussing”The Dry Grass of August” by Jean Mayhew. Possible future
selections include “My Life in France” by Julia Child and “The
Language of Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Join us for a cup of
coffee and some great discussions!
Josiah Teen Book Worms: It may be difficult to find a book as good
as “Going Bovine” by Libba Bray but we are committed to reading
Veronica’s Roth’s “Divergent” on March 6th at 7 pm. Come and enjoy
lively discussions with the Fabulous Five.
Teen Writers: If you are interested in joining a group of teen
writers, please let the library staff know.
Monthly Movie Madness: We have added lots of new movies to the
collection since starting the Monthly Movie Madness program. Vote
for one of four selected titles to be added to the library
collection. Visit the library for February’s Documentaries titles.
Preschool Story hour marches on with Mrs. Grainger Thursday mornings
from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., engaging young readers with stories,
crafts and snacks. Winter topics include mittens, winter animals and
snow guys!!
Please call the library for further details: 435-8406
Valentine’s Evening With The Pittsfield Players
And The Bodacious Babes
Make your plans now for Friday, February 14, Valentine’s Evening
with The Pittsfield Players and The Bodacious Babes
Kat and Peg will entertain you with their endless energy, hilarity
and wonderful Broadway tunes.
Those of you who went to the Christmas Show know who they are and
those of you who saw them in June have seen their stuff but if you
haven’t yet had the opportunity to soak them up, now is the perfect
opportunity!
Why fight the traffic in Concord or Manchester when you can stay
right in your community, right in the Town of Pittsfield and
celebrate your perfect Valentine’s evening!
Start off with dinner at Jitters Cafe on Main Street featuring Lazy
Man’s Lobster and other specials, BYOB, pick up your tickets right
there for The Bodacious Babes then go right around the corner to The
Scenic Theatre and catch Peg and Kat of The Bodacious Babes in
action belting out your favorite Broadway tunes and throwing in some
comedy on the side.
Best of all, The Pittsfield Players will provide you with some sweet
refreshment and some raffle chances to win a basket of chocolate for
your sweetheart and a 50/50.
The show lasts about an hour and gets you back home in time to relax
and unwind after a fabulous night out.
Tickets for the show are $12/each or $20/couple and are available
exclusively at Jitters Cafe on Main St. in Pittsfield, or you may
reserve by calling the box office at 435-8852 or take your chances
at the door the night of the show, Friday February 14 at 7PM (doors
open at 6:30)
Letter
Dear Neighbor,
“What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!” (William
Walker)
The first mention of love in the Bible is found in Genesis when God
told Abraham, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you
love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt
offering…” (22:2). By faith, Abraham took Isaac to Mount Moriah as
God had commanded him (in order to test his faith). Just as Abraham
“stretched out his hand and took the knife to slay his son”, the
Angel of the Lord called upon him from heaven. “Do not lay your hand
on the lad, or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God,
since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me” (vv.
11-12). God provided for Himself a ram in a thicket. Abraham
fittingly named that place The-Lord-Will-Provide (Jehovah-Jireh).
Here-in lies the setting for the greatest love story ever told…
This very place - “In the Mount of the Lord it shall be provided”
(v. 14) - is where God provided not only a ram in Isaac’s place but
also a Savior in humanity’s place. “For God so loved the world that
He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should
not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). This very place
is where Jesus Christ submitted to the will of the Father, “And
being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became
obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross”
(Philippians 2:8), and hath given himself for us an offering and a
sacrifice to God…” (Ephesians 5:2).
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life
for his friends” (John 15:13).
Because of His love,
Linda Small
Loudon Center Freewill Baptist Church
Saturday, February 15, 2014 please join us for our monthly potluck
supper at 6 pm followed Saving Grace Dance Ensemble at 7 pm. Saving
Grace will be performing an interpretive dance for everyone. This
should be a wonderful show that the whole family will enjoy. Invite
your family and friends. A freewill offering will be collected.
Back by popular demand is our Spaghetti & Meatball supper on
Saturday, February 22 at 5 pm. $7 person for all you can eat
spaghetti & meatballs, salad, garlic bread, dessert, hot/cold
drinks. All the proceeds go to White Cross missions.
Caregiver’s Support group the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.
Bible Study every other Saturday morning with potluck breakfast.
(Call for dates/location)
Monday, March 3, 2014 is a public presentation by CareNet Pregnancy
Center of Concord. Please mark your calendars and invite your family
and friends. More information coming soon.
Please call Rev. Linda Overall at 603.875.5822 for more information
on all our events/studies
Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:30, we would love to see you!
[email protected]
“Meet Our Members” – Capt. Michael Wolfe
Next up
in Pittsfield Fire Department’s “Meet Our Members” series is Capt.
Michael Wolfe. Capt. Wolfe has been a member for almost 21 years
and served as an EMT for 16 of those years.
Q: Why did you become a firefighter?
A: Every member of a community should do something to give back to
the community. This is my way of giving back. It’s the right thing
to do. When someone calls 911, they assume the fire department will
come. If people don’t join the department, there is a chance not
enough people will respond to a call.
Q: What are your responsibilities as the Forest Fire Warden for the
Town of Pittsfield?
A: Primarily, making sure the department has the tools, equipment,
and training to put out forest fires. Also, it’s my job to keep the
public informed about forest fire laws and fire prevention. I try
to attend the monthly meeting for our region to keep up with what’s
going on around us.
Q: What other community groups are you involved with?
A: I am a member of the School Board and am also an assistant
scoutmaster with the local Boy Scout troop. I’m a member
of the Drake Field Committee and part of the Suncook Valley
Sno-Riders snowmobile club. I was on the Housing Standards Agency
board for a while. I try to help out whenever I can.
Q: What’s your formula for striking a balance with all you are
involved in?
A: Don’t forget what’s important to you. I have an awesome
wife–Gretchen– and two sons. They have been very supportive of all
of my “hobbies.” My boys, Tucker (on right, in photo) and Casey (on
left, in photo), are with me whenever possible whether it’s working
at the fire station or doing trail work with the snowmobile club.
Involving my family in everything I do is really what makes it
work. Without their support, I couldn’t do it.
Time for YOU to Decide Which Beard is Best?
Sgt. Cain, Officer Di George and Sgt. Walter sporting their
facial hair. Each Member of the department has donated $100 dollars
to Special Olympics for the opportunity to let their beards and
mustaches grow.
Now that you’ve seen The Pittsfield Police Department’s officers
sporting their new facial hair to support Special Olympics, it’s
time for you to be the judges of who has the best beard.
Submit your entries: Sargent Cain, Sargent Walter,
Officer Di George, Officer Webber, Officer Rush, Officer McCormack,
Officer Walker, Officer Gauthier, Officer Darrah, Officer Swift,
Officer McDowell, Officer Adams or K-9 Cache to determine who has
the best beard. Only one entry per person to be submitted either by
mail to PO Box 98, Pittsfield, NH 03263 or via email to
[email protected] or come in
to the Police Department lobby where there will be a ballot box
where you can submit your choice. On March 9 we will count up the
votes and the officer with the most votes will randomly pick the
name of someone who voted for him and that person will receive a
gift certificate to Danis Barbershop. Danis Barbershop has
generously donated this gift certificate as well as their services
in removed the bearded madness once the Winni Dip has passed.
Of course feel free to send in your donation along with your vote to
help support The Special Olympics! Thank you to those of you who
have already donated.
The Pittsfield Fire Department placed the newest member of the fire
department - 72 Ambulance 2 - into service on January 16, 2014. The
new ambulance is a 2014 Chevy/Braun ambulance which replaces the
10-year old 2004 Ford/Braun ambulance. We would like to express our
appreciation to the community of Pittsfield in supporting this
purchase.
Snowmobile Poker Run And Events
The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders of the
Pittsfield/Barnstead area are getting ready for their third annual
Poker Run. It will take place on Saturday, February 22nd, starting
at the PYBA field on Tilton Hill Rd in Pittsfield. Registration will
take place from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. You will receive your score
card with a map of the route on the reverse side. Cash prizes and
door prizes will be awarded. The Pittsfield Youth Baseball and
Soccer Association will be manning the snack shack on site. With all
the snow we are getting, this should be a fun event, so why not plan
on joining us. There will be some parking available for those who
wish to trailer to the site. If you do not have a snowmobile, the
card sites are available by car, no excuses, come have some fun with
friends and neighbors.
Please check our website,
www.suncookvalleysnoriders.com and ‘like’
us on Facebook. Look for information regarding all events that the
club has happening.
If you have any questions regarding the Poker Run call Laura at
435-8729.
Bring on the SNOW!
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