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Pittsfield NH News

December 3, 2008


Celebrating Birthdays are: December 3, Doug Fraser; December 4, Kaely Salem; December 6, Herbert Reed; Luke Lammott, Pat Nickerson, Heather Tuttle; December 7, Gloria Hillsgrove, Kevin Sweet; December 8, Norman Gagnon, Jr., David Adams, Jr., Leo Fraser; December 9, Marj Feeny.


A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.
 



Celebrating Anniversaries are: December 4, Charles and Sue Paige Morgan; December 7, Neal and Beverly Tibbetts, John and Barbara Barksdale.
Best Wishes.
 



Pittsfield Youth Baseball Assoc. (PYBA) is having a mandatory coaches meeting for ANY person wishing to coach a baseball/softball team for the 2009 season. Any potential coach will fill out a criminal background form to be completed by PYBA.


If you are not at this mandatory meeting, you will not be allowed to coach for PYBA for the 2009 season.


The meeting will be held on January 11, 2009, at the Pittsfield Community Center at 4:00 p.m.
 



THE KENNEDY HOUSE
Gift Baskets and More
90 Shackford Corner Road
Center Barnstead, NH
Open House
Fri., Dec. 5th Thru Sun., Dec. 14th
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Nancy Boyd Kennedy
269-3421
 



Loudon Young At Heart


The annual pot luck Christmas Lunch will be held on Tuesday, December 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the Richard Brown House. Members will be called and asked to bring either a main dish casserole or dessert. We will also have a Christmas carol sing-a-long.
 



Elizabeth Cyr, a student at the Pittsfield Middle School made High Honors for the 1st Quarter for 2008-2009. Elizabeth, congratulations for a job well done.
 



Chuck and Julie Messier are proud to announce the arrival of their first grandson, Keegan Joseph Munch, born October 26, 2008, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. Keegan weighed in at 8 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20 inches long. The proud parents are Greg Munch and April Porter. Big sister, Alanna was excited on the arrival of her new baby brother. Keegan’s Uncle Mort, a Pittsfield resident, is happy on the arrival of his first nephew.
 



It’s time for another fair at the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield. On Saturday, December 6th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Dorcas Guild will be sponsoring the Annual Craft Fair which features several different crafters from Pittsfield and surrounding towns. This fair has gained a wonderful reputation over the years for the great variety of unusual items offered by the artisans in the area. If you haven’t attended before, make an effort to attend, you will be glad you did.
 


 

Wreath Decorating Contest


Mark your calendars -  Sat., Dec. 6 from 4-6 p.m. for Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration sponsored by the Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce.


We will be holding a Decorated Wreath Contest. Everyone is invited to bring a decorated (any way you’d like) wreath to Dustin Park. The wreaths will be displayed (either outside or in the Park St. Baptist Church basement depending on the weather) and will be judged by the public. The winner will be announced at 6 p.m. after the Tree Lighting and will receive a “Surprise Goodie Basket.”


Please drop your wreath off by 3:45 p.m. at Dustin Park and please pick up your wreath by 6:15 p.m. Any wreaths that are not picked up will be donated to local groups.


Get in the Holiday Spirit and show off your creativity and bring a wreath. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 or visit the Chamber’s website www.pittsfieldchamber.org.

 


 

Auditions Announced For Kid’s Theater Workshop Tenth Season, Once Upon A Mattress


The Pittsfield Players will hold auditions for their 2009 Kid’s Theater Workshop presentation of Once Upon A Mattress on Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m., and again on Monday, December 8 at 4 p.m. at the Scenic Theater on Depot Street in Pittsfield.


Auditions are open to boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 16 years of age who would like to be in the show, or who would like to take on the technical positions working behind-the-scenes on a show.


Auditioners will be asked to sing a song which they will be taught, and to perform a few basic dance steps.


The Kid’s Theater Workshop project was designed to develop basic theater skills in children and teenagers, through the process of staging a production by kids, for kids, with everyone participating in some valuable way toward the success of the show. The children then perform the show for their peers in two special afternoon presentations to audiences from the local elementary schools, and to the general public in three evening performances. The goal has been to attract kids to the stage and to acting by watching other kids perform, as well as to develop a group of young performers for the Players. This year marks the tenth successful season of the Workshop, and the program has attracted many more children and young adults to the Scenic stage in those years. Many of our Workshop kids go on to perform in other Players’ productions, as well as with other theater groups throughout the state.


Once Upon A Mattress is a musical based on the story of The Princess and the Pea, and is produced under special agreement with Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatricals.
The show will run the week before February vacation. For more information, call 736-9563.

 


 

That December Morn
 

To those who died and those who survived the attack
As every day in the past the sun rose over Diamond Head
Men arose from sleep on board ships berthed side by side
Navy bands on board ships prepared to play the National Anthem
Unaware that enemy planes were heading their way to attack them
While at Hickam Army Airfield our planes wing tip to wing tip
Under guard to prevent any type of a sabotage attempt
While Airmen ate breakfast in the main mess hall
Enemy aircraft arrived and started to attack causing men to fall
Planes on Ford Island and Hickam Field began to incinerate
Leaving only a few aircraft that could take off and fight
Naval craft were heavily damaged and some sank right away
The USS Shaw exploded when a bomb destroyed her magazine bay
USS Oklahoma turned upside down trapping many of her crew
The harbor now covered in burning diesel fuel was no longer blue
Some of the injured were taken to Tripler Army Hospital
Doctors and nurses tried to save them all
The USS Arizona sank with over 1300 of her crew now entombed
Oil still bubble to the surface as if she is crying for her crew
Now a Memorial her crew listed on white marble
To remind us of the attack on Pearl Harbor


Merrill Vaughan © December 7, 2001
 


 

TOPS #NH 38, Pittsfield Healthy Holiday Food Choices


The best way to make healthy eating choices during the holiday season is to anticipate eating challenges and plan accordingly. Prepare for a social gathering by using one or more of the following tips:  Eat a healthy meal or snack before you attend the party; Take a fresh vegetable or fruit tray if asked to contribute to refreshments; Choose a low calorie beverage and keep it in your hand; Avoid lingering around the buffet table; Focus on the conversation, not the food; and Be selective - don’t take some of everything.


Visit your local TOPS club to learn more about how to eat wisely throughout the holiday season and throughout your life!  TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at St. Stephen’s Church on Main Street, Pittsfield, beginning at 6:30.  Call Pat Smith at 435-5333 for more information.

 


 

School Lunch Menus
December 8-12, 2008


EPSOM
Monday - Hamburgers with rolls, rice, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, Caesar salad.
Tuesday - Chicken quesadillas, tossed salad, salsa, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, chef salad.
Wednesday - Baked macaroni & cheese, bread & butter, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, egg salad.
Thursday - Meatball subs, buttered noodles, celery sticks, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, mandarin chicken, salad.
Friday - Fish sticks, onion rings, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, cheese salad.
 

PMHS
Monday - Early Release - Pizza, corn, fruit.
Tuesday - Mac & cheese, hot dogs, rolls, veggies, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Chicken, veggies, potato, baked dessert, milk.
Thursday - Steak subs, cheese, onion/peppers, fruit, milk.
Friday - Shepherd’s pie, potato, bread, fruit, milk.

 


 

Letter


How do you say thank you to friends, family and a community that continues to support, pray, donate time and money to me during this time?


It’s overwhelming the help and support that I’ve received.


I want to thank everyone who came out to JJs, those who stood in line in the cold. I want to thank my friends, Sandy Bedell, Patti Parelius, Karen Witham, and Rhonda Gagnon for putting on a successful event. Thank you to ALL of the local businesses that donated gifts to raffle off, thank you to the bands that donated their time, and played great music. Thanks to Donna Goodwin who let us have this huge party at her bar and for all she has done.


A special thank you to my friends at Globe for ALL you’ve done. It’s an honor to work with ALL of you. They have gone all out with raffles and bake sales.


My last thank you goes out to all of the anonymous donors donating money into my cancer fund account set up at Citizens Bank.


I can’t say thank you enough, It’s an honor to me  that I grew up in this awesome community. Thank you everyone. You’ve all given me great hope and that’s what I really needed most of all.


Thank you,
Jessical Riel
And Jaden Burt

 


 

Women of Rotary


The November meeting of Women of Rotary was held at the home of member Elsie Morse with 17 in attendance.


Marilyn Thyng took us on a trip to Peru and its town of Machu Picchu. Her presentation, along with a disc of pictures, really took you there. A most interesting and enjoyable program. Thank you, Marilyn.


The refreshment committee, Sue Bleckmann, Sue Hill and “Skip” Krause served “yummy” refreshments after business was taken care of as we all enjoyed the “chit-chat” of fellowship.


The December 17 Christmas Party has been changed to December 10. Please Note!

 


 

Dorcas Guild

Submitted By: Joan Riel
The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church met the evening of November 11 in the Church Vestry. President, Peggy Jacobs opened the meeting. Elaine Coffey led devotions with a reading, “Outside Our Boundaries” followed by all joining in the Lord’s Prayer.


In the absence of Joan Riel, Secretary, Kathy Bergeron read her report of the previous meeting.


A card was read from Maddy Rogers and seven cards were signed to be sent to sick, shut-in and away church family members. Reny Boyd, Treasurer, gave her financial report. Elsie Morse, Chairman of the Christmas Fair reported on the progress and reviewed everyone’s jobs and items of food they were to bring for the luncheon. It was reported that in spite of recent hand surgery, Sheila Bailey would be able to do the jewelry table.


Again, in the absence of Joan Riel, Chairman of the December 6th Craft Fair, Kathy Bergeron solicited items of food, workers and setup people. Nella Hobson reported that recipes for the cookbook were all typed and she was doing the layout. The number of books and the price was discussed and it was decided to order 100 books to be sold at $5.00 each.


A report was given on the sweater/sweatshirt project. Elaine Coffey delivered to the Congregational Church on Main Street in Concord and Peggy Jacobs delivered to the Friendly Kitchen, also in Concord. They were all very thankful to receive them. The “Sock Hop” project for this meeting saw a great amount of sox brought in. It was decided to deliver them to the Pittsfield Secret Santa Program.


The Food Basket brought in by Kathy Bergeron, went to Evelyn Richard and it will go next to Elsie Morse. The traveling apron brought in by Elsie, went to Bev Moore, who will pass it on to Sue Case. The Mystery Package, brought in by Marge Stapleton was won by Sue Case. Bev Moore reminded everyone that she needs all the necessary information for the Dorcas year books so she can have them ready for the January meeting.


Delicious refreshments of gingerbread and whipped cream, crackers and cheese and grapes were served by hostess Elaine Coffey and Corine Miller.


The next meeting will be held on December 9th with Reny Boyd and Nella Hobson serving as hostesses. This is the annual Christmas Party meeting and an exchange of gifts will be held.

 


 

Letter To The Editor


In response to Joanne Randall (Epsom Voters must rescind SB2 Monitor Letter, November 19) and the Suncook Sun, awhile back, and (Jim Breagy, Monitor, 23rd). Thank you for bringing up the topic of SB2.


In our Town of Pittsfield, in the last two years, SB2 has gotten over 50% of the vote. However, has fallen short of the 60% it needs to pass.


My strategy is to inform the voters and not leave them uninformed. I am particularly interested in any new voter  in our towns. They will be making the difference. All we need are the new voters to vote for SB2 for our School Budget on the Ballot to be voted on in privacy, all day long while the polls are open, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. not at the lousy School Meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. on a Thursday night in March, when no one wants to go out.


Respectfully,
Dan Schroth
Pittsfield, NH

 


 

Pittsfield Players Present “Believe!”


The Pittsfield Players are proud to announce their next exciting production and annual gift to the community, the Christmas show, “Believe!” Directed by Players’ veterans, Dee Dee Pitcher and Bea Pszonowsky, this great show features three performances, Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The show is about one hour long.


This heart-warming play combines traditional Christmas carols with a lovable story. Teen Alex Norton finds something missing from his favorite holiday. Even helping out with the local project at church, he is not readily inspired. Find out what happens and enjoy every facet of the children, choirs, carols and something in which you can really “believe!”


This production, again generously sponsored by the E.P. Sanderson Trust Fund, is FREE, however the Players kindly ask for your donation of a non-perishable food item collected at the theatre, for the Pittsfield Food Pantry.


Tickets are necessary and will be available on a first come, first served basis Saturday, December 6 at the Scenic Theatre box office, 19 Depot St., Pittsfield, from 9 a.m - noon and at the door the days and times of the performances.
 


Obituaries


 

Ralph W. Federspiel, Sr.


Laconia - Ralph W. Federspiel Sr., 82, died at home in Laconia on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer.


Ralph was surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren.


To say Ralph was a loving husband and father only begins to describe the devotion he had to his family. According to his wife of 60 years, Martha, and his eight children, he was the winner of "World's Best Dad" for 59 years in a row, and voted "World's Best Grampy" by his 17 grandchildren.


From his childhood days growing up on the shores of Clear Lake, Ind., with his eight siblings, Ralph loved beautiful clear lakes.


During his 26 years with Royal Typewriters while climbing the corporate ladder and moving his family from state to state (Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Kansas, Connecticut and Massachusetts), Ralph always sought out the clearest lakes in the territory. He was an avid sailor and lake photographer.


He ultimately bought a summer cottage on Pitchwood Island on Lake Winnipesaukee where he reveled in entertaining his grandchildren in the clear water that was a dear part of him.


After his career with Royal, Ralph moved the clan to the Lakes Region where he bought Maxfield's True Value Hardware Store in Pittsfield, which he ran for 10 years before he sold the store to his son, Ralph Junior. Ralph, not one to retire, then sold boats at Irwin Marine for 15 years.


During Ralph's 36 years in the area, he was always a devout member of Our Lady of the Lakes Church.


Ralph is survived by his wife, Martha Ann (Bosler) Federspiel; and eight of his children and their spouses, Suzanne Federspiel and Clint Richmond of Boston, Louise and Dr. Peter Harris of Derby Line, Vt., Jerry and Marcia Federspiel of Richmond, Va., Marian Federspiel and Marshall Hickok of Meredith, Ralph and Doris Federspiel of Gilford, Greg and Susan Federspiel of Lenox, Mass., Clare and Jack Hounsell of Naperville, Ill., and Nancy Federspiel and Sam Peirce of Bolton, Mass. Ralph is also survived by his 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his sister, Dorothy Bosler; and two brothers, Robert and Jerry.


There was a funeral Mass and memorial service held at Our Lady of the Lakes on Saturday, November 29, 2008.


A luncheon followed  in the church hall.


Donations may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society; or Community Health and Hospice, both of Laconia.


 
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