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Pittsfield NH News

October 27, 2010

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Pittsfield Parks and Recreation basketball sign ups for grades k-6th grade will be at the Community Center, Saturday, October 30th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and again on Monday, November 4th at 6:00 p.m.




Reminder

Don’t forget the American Red Cross Blood Drive being held tomorrow, Thursday, October 28th at Pittsfield Elementary School, 34 Bow Street, from 3:30 to 8:00 pm.  Sponsored by the Pittsfield PTO, child care is provided.  Don’t forget the incentives.  Each presenting donor will receive a $5 Eastern Mountain Sports “Bucks” card and a coupon to Pizza Hut for a free cheese/one topping personal pizza.



The Missions Committee of the Barnstead Parade Congregational Church will be holding their 30th Annual Fall Fair at the Church on the Parade Grounds on Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 9 am to 1 pm.

There will be a craft table, including Christmas items, new items for the bottom drawer, and a food table with home baked goodies. We will have coffee and homemade donuts and hot cider to warm you up.  A luncheon of sandwiches, homemade chowder and dessert will be available.

This fair is to benefit our Mission Projects.



Celebrating Birthdays are: October 28, Jennifer Boisvert, Steve Fife; October 29, Aimee Adams; October 30, Robin Derby; October 31, Rich Plante, Fern Bond.  November 1, Michael Argue; November 2, Susan Paige-Morgan, John Genest, Sr., Gerry O’Brien.

A Very Happy Birthday to One and All!



Celebrating Anniversaries are:  October 28, Diane and Ray Lammott.

Best Wishes!



Looking for volunteers and food donations for the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner in Epsom.  Please call Karen Reese @ 603-736-9954 to see what is needed.



SAVE THE DATE,
SATURDAY - DEC. 4

The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the annual Children’s Store from 9-noon at PES GYM and the Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration will be held at Dustin Park from 4-6pm.

We will be collecting “gently used” or new items for the Store - donation boxes will be set up soon. We are also in need of GIFT BAGS of all sizes and wrapping paper.

Watch The Sun for more information.   If you have questions, please call Andi Riel at 435-6346.

 


 

Local Massage Therapist Shows Massage Is For Your Health
Observe National Massage Therapy Awareness Week


Nathalie Snyder, a licensed massage therapist will conduct a 4 hour long, free massage demonstration event at 203, Leavitt Rd, on Thursday, October 28th from 3 pm to 7 pm, in observance of National Massage Therapy Awareness Week®, a national program sponsored by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®).


Nathalie will conduct free 10-minute chair massages and explain the benefits of therapeutic massage for people of all ages.  Research has shown that therapeutic massage has a variety of health benefits and can be of value for everyone from newborns to the elderly.


“Through this event and National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, I hope to better educate people about the benefits of massage for a healthier life,” said Nathalie.  “My massage practice focuses primarily on neck and upper back relief,” she said, “That means I massage everyone from children and young adults to older workers and pregnant women.   Everybody who stops by to say hello and ask questions about the benefits of Massage Therapy will be entered in a drawing for a free gift certificate for a one hour massage.  Hope to see you there!"

 


 

Letter To The Editor


Dear Editor:
John Richardson is running for the position of NH State Representative.  John is a Family man who understand the needs of NH, and wants to maintain the integrity of our fine State.  John will help to create jobs for NH, lower taxes and vote against wasteful spending.


John Richardson is a candidate to be trusted and wants to help NH families feel proud of their state and those who are placed in political offices.  John is committed to working with the NH education system and making things better for the students, staff and workers.


Remember to vote this November, and remember the name JOHN RICHARDSON when you cast your ballot. You will be glad you did!!!
Lisa Desmarais

 


 

Pittsfield Youth Athletic Park

The individuals devoting a considerable amount of time are pictured above: sitting Thomas Williams, Leslie Vogt, and Emily Williams; standing, Larry Williams, Harry Vogt, Edward Vien, Scott Ward, and Melody Williams. Among those helping but not pictured were Glenn Amnott and Tony Scopa. Thank you for all of your help.


Work at the Pittsfield Youth Athletic Park went at breakneck speed on Saturday October 16th.  Lawn edging was installed, rocks were hauled, lilies planted and a great deal of crab grass removed.

 


 

School Lunch Menu
November 1-5, 2010

 

PMHS
Monday - Chicken Wraps/Cheese, Peppers, Veggies, Fruit, Milk.
Tuesday - Shepherd’s Pie, Bread, Fruit, Milk.
Wednesday - Pizza, Veggies, Baked Dessert or Fruit, Milk
Thursday - Make Your Own Grinders, Ham or Turkey, Veggies, Fruit, Milk.
Friday - Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Veggie Sticks, Fruit, Milk.

 


 

The Republican Giveaway Of American Jobs


If you value your job and that of your neighbor, watch the following video: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/ns/msnbc_tv-rachel_maddow_show/#39679326


In this video, the President and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, Tom Donohue, said, “There are legitimate values in outsourcing not only jobs, but work.” He said that while the US Chamber of Commerce is concurrently spending $75 million in a one-sided effort to defeat Democratic candidates for public office. To rub salt into American workers’ wounds, Donohue further “urged American companies to send jobs overseas,” and that “people affected by off-shoring should STOP WHINING, the benefits of off-shoring jobs outweighs (SIC) the cost.”   If you have recently lost your job, thank the US Chamber and Republicans.


As if the above was not bad enough to cause hardship among unemployed American workers, the US Chamber has received, in the same bank account that it uses to fund the $75 million dollar anti-Democratic attack ads, $885,000 from 80 foreign companies.   These are foreign companies that benefit directly from American companies firing American workers.


When President Obama questioned where the Chamber was getting this money, Rush Limbaugh said he wanted to make this day the biggest fundraising day ever for the US Chamber of Commerce by donating $10,000 to their anti-Democratic efforts.


So, if you are an unemployed American worker, or are concerned about your unemployed neighbors, think very carefully about which political party candidates you plan to vote for.  It is Republicans who support outsourcing your job.  And it was Republicans who fought the extension of badly needed unemployment benefits.


If you still have a job, Social Security, and medical insurance, thank a Democrat.


Herb Moyer
Exeter

 


 

Learn How To Save Your Land!


Tomorrow evening, Thursday, October 28, 7 – 8:30 PM, the Pittsfield Conservation Commission is sponsoring a FREE workshop at the Pittsfield Town Hall.  Tom Howe, Senior Director of Land Conservation at the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, will present “Conserving Your Land: Options for Landowners.”  Tom is a recognized state-wide expert in conservation easements and other land protection strategies.


In this interactive workshop you will learn how to:
•Conserve your land permanently for scenic enjoyment, wildlife, farming, forestry and/or recreation.
•Set up a conservation easement.
•Meet your financial as well as conservation objectives.
•Decide which conservation group to work with, understand how the process works, and know whom to contact for next steps.
Tom is making available at cost ($4) a booklet entitled, “Conserving Your Land:  Options for NH Landowners,” which may be purchased at the end of the workshop (no need to take notes).


Please join us!  Refreshments will be served.

 


 

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Supports Local Substance Abuse Prevention Efforts


For the past four years, the Pittsfield Drug and Alcohol Coalition has been working to reduce substance abuse among local youth.  The group has sponsored speakers and events, offered prevention education, promoted the Safe Homes Network and more. Recent efforts have been aimed at one of the core factors in substance abuse: the availability of drugs and alcohol.  The group began expanding activities after a 2009 grant from the Capital Region Community Prevention Coalition.  Now the coalition will be able to continue this momentum thanks to generous support from the Oliver J. and Dorothy Penniman Hubbard New Futures Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.


The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation serves communities throughout New Hampshire, southeastern Maine and eastern Vermont.  The Foundation manages a growing collection of charitable funds created by individuals, families and corporations.  Outside the government, the Foundation is the largest grant maker in the state, making more than 3000 grants to nonprofits and nearly 1600 student aid awards totaling approximately $30 million annually.  The Foundation is nonpartisan, frequently playing the role of convener and catalyst on a broad spectrum of issues.  Based in Concord, the Foundation roots itself in the communities through regional advisory boards.  More information is available at www.nhcf.org or by calling 603-225-6641.


To learn more about how you can get involved with prevention efforts in Pittsfield, please contact Sarah Sadowski, Coalition Coordinator at 988-9907.

 


 

Two brothers, Specialist Joseph White of Manchester and Specialist Kenneth White from Pittsfield are both on active duty with the New Hampshire National Guard. Joseph is with the 197th Headquarters Battalion deployed to Kuwait on September 11, 2010. Kenneth has been serving with the Charlie Company, 172nd Mountain Infantry Division since early 2010 in Afghanistan. May God bless and keep them safe while they are deployed.

 


 

Letter


It has been interesting to note the negativity and criticism his opponent has given Charlie Bass’ voting record during his 12 years of service in Congress, a simple task, of course, when one is willing to depart from the truth.  A reality check will show that Charlie voted more than 70 times to cut taxes, eliminating the death tax, the marriage penalty and taxes on small businesses.


He voted for spending cuts even when he opposed Republican leadership and was adamant in pursuing cuts for pork-barrel projects.


“The most blatant lie in Kuster’s assembly of ads concerns the veterans.  Charlie supported the bill she refers to, giving veterans $4 billion more; the State VFW credits him with helping keep the ER room at Manchester VA open in 2005.  Charlie fought in 2005 to help National Guardsmen and Reservists get Tricare, and has been a leader in the Concurrent Receipt debate.


Annie invites everyone to come under her big-spending tent to join her in supporting the Obama-care bureaucracy, the failed stimulus, amnesty to illegal aliens, and cap-and-trade legislation which would kill thousands of jobs in NH and raise our electric and gas bills.  Is this what we really want?


I sincerely urge all of you to go to the polls on Nov. 2 and vote for Charlie Bass for your 2nd District Congressman.  He is our ONLY option for a highly-respected, experienced, common-sense conservative to accomplish the enormous task ahead.


Mary Lee Siel

 



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VA Taking Life-Saving Campaign To Streets


This week, nearly 1,200 life-saving advertisements will go up on city buses, bus shelters, rail and subway stations across the Nation displaying a message of hope for those who have served their country and may be facing an emotional crisis. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is advertising its Suicide Prevention Hotline through Jan. 9, 2011.


“I know of one Veteran who saw these signs on a bus shelter, called the hotline, and came to VA for help that same day,” said VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki. “That Veteran had been walking out to the desert to take his own life. There are thousands of other Veterans like him who are still with us today as a direct result of the hotline.  It’s important that we get the word out to everyone who put their lives on the line in defense of this Nation.”


Since its inception in July 2007, VA’s Suicide Prevention Hotline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), has saved more than 10,000 Veterans and provided counseling for more than 180,000 Veterans and their loved ones at home and overseas. The hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by trained mental health professionals prepared to deal with immediate crises.


The hotline also offers an anonymous online chat feature available at www.suicidepreventionhotline.org. (Look for the chat feature in the upper right hand box.) While implemented for Veterans, any person who calls the hotline and needs help will receive it.


VA has marketed the hotline through mass transit campaigns since summer of 2008, increasing the number of calls and lives saved with each city the campaign has reached. VA is partnering with Blue Line Media (www.BlueLineMedia.com) for the campaign,  a transit advertising company that specializes in helping business and government tell their stories through transit advertising media, such as buses, bus shelters, benches, subways, trains, airports, billboards and more. 


VA has also promoted awareness of the hotline through national public service announcements featuring actor Gary Sinise and TV personality Deborah Norville. The transit advertisements and both PSAs are available for download via You Tube and at www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention.

 


 

Letter To The Editor


I was brought up in Pittsfield, graduated from Pittsfield High School and lived a large part of my life in Merrimack County. I wish I could be there this year to vote to re-elect Katherine Rogers as Merrimack County Attorney.


She has done everything I want to see a political leader do on my behalf.  She has cut spending and brought in a budget that was lower than before and she did it by not cutting services but by adding services. She figured out how to do things more efficiently and looked at what wasn’t being done but needed to be.  She also reached out to the community and got everyone involved with trying to find ways to reduce future crime by working with the kids.


I may be biased, she is my little sister, but if I could I would definitely vote to re-elect Katherine Rogers as the Merrimack County Attorney on November 2.


Stephen Whittier
Rustburg, Virginia

 


 

Thank You To Those Neighbors Who Assist


For anyone who puts Pittsfield down for any reason, you have never lived here! You have never experienced the warmth we exude and the caring we demonstrate. Yesterday, October 20, 2010, a woman driving down Main Street and Clark Street was hit head-on. Well, my neighbors (residents) came to her aid, along with our finest Police, Fire, and Ambulance Departments.


We always lend a hand to help each other! That woman is lucky to be alive today! Her angels wrapped their wings around her for protection.  She is not only by best friend, she is my sister.


Thank you,
Deb Hanks
Pittsfield

 


 

Letter To The Editor


I am pleased to learn that Tony Soltani has offered his services as State Representative for our state.  We have seen a deliberate shift to the left which has destroyed our state budget, depleted school monies and furthered the goals of any special interest group who could find an attentive ear.  This has occurred in both the Governor’s Office and the Legislature.


In my estimation we need intelligent, compassionate and competent Legislators who are serving their constituents not special interest groups or voting on party lines to incur favor with them.  The true legislator is concerned with what is right and just for the State of New Hampshire and specifically the unmet needs of their relative constituency.


I can say without any equivocation that Tony Soltani is such a man.  I have known him for many years and I trust him explicitly.  If your current unfulfilled obligations include repaired roads, bridges and a reliable infrastructure, elect Tony Soltani.  He has a logical and persistent approach to resolve problems, more importantly, as an attorney, he is familiar with New Hampshire laws.  He is also a small business owner who is thoroughly familiar with making a payroll. 


I urge each eligible voter to elect Tony Soltani at the polls if you want a return to the values which once made our state the shining example in the Northeast.


Charles W. Welch
Loudon

 


 

Pittsfield Parks And Recreation News


The Annual Harvest Fest held on Saturday, October 16 at Dustin Park was a huge success again this year. The Parks and Recreation Committee would like to thank the following people and organizations for their support and participation: Kydstop YMCA program, Laurie Houle for supplying the cider, Nancy Kennedy for donating carving tools, Carol Grainger and Andi Riel for setting up a table from the library, Duane Family Farm for their help with supplying pumpkins, Dunkin Donuts for the doughnuts and goodie bags, Tim Riel and his son for the hay ride. Thanks also to the parents and adults who pitched in to help with different activities. We look forward to Harvest Fest again next year.


There is still time to sign up for the ski program which will start in January. Contact James Zensky at 435-7001 if you would like to register or get more information.


Registration for Basketball will be held at the Pittsfield Community Center on Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM.

 


 

Letter To The Editor
Thank You Dispatchers!


Last night about 2 AM I was having a hard time going to sleep.  I lay there listening to my scanners.  I have two and they are on 24 hours a day.  I am a 24 year fire department volunteer.  I said to myself, I think it’s time someone said thank you to these dispatchers who work 12 - 14 hour shifts, taking calls from unfortunate people and immediately transferring these calls to the proper town, Fire Department, or Police Department, who within minutes are responding to the home, business, car accident, fire, or medical emergency.


It is so remarkable how these people work together.  Some of these calls are hard to believe and some are remarkable.  I want to “take my hat off” to all of them.  Also, “hats off” to the Firemen, and Police who answer these calls and take care of whatever problem it happens to be.  The system works so very well and we should all be thankful that we can go to sleep knowing that if we need them they will be there for us.


Thank you all again and God Bless you all!


Paul E. Riel
Pittsfield

 


 

Letter


To the Good Citizens of Pittsfield:
On November 2nd I will be at the Town Hall looking for signatures for a  petition to repeal the 1988 Zoning Ordinance.  This is the closest thing to signing the Declaration of Independence that I can come up with.  I know we are there to vote on the National Election.  I just can’t help throwing in some local politics.


Now for some entertainment.  A string walks into a bar.  He sits on a stool and asks the bartender for a drink.  The bartender says we don’t serve strings in here.  The string went outside and tied himself up, went back into the bar, sat on a stool, and asked the bartender for a drink.  The bartender said “Hey, aren’t you the string that was just here?”The string gave him  a funny look and said “Frayed not!”


Dan Schroth Piermarocchi

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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