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Pittsfield NH News

March 24, 2010

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Come and sing, dance and play with Miss Kim! Miss Kim’s Music Makers is now accepting registrations for a 4 week children’s music class, DANCE WITH ME, in Pittsfield from April 10-May 1, 2010, from 11:00 a.m.-noon on Saturday mornings. Classes will be held at the Pittsfield Youth Workshop on Park St. Cost for the 4 weeks is $34.00. Please call 822-2694 or email [email protected] to register your child by April 3. Class size is limited to 10 children, so register early to secure a spot.




Celebrating Birthdays are: March 24, Craig Luksza, Jessica Locke; March, 26, Don Raney; March 27, Margaaret Dunne, Nancy Perkins; March 28, Lisa Maxfield, Robert Chagnon; March 29, Terry Perkins, Michelle Hill; March 30, Carlton Potter, Sr.

 

A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.

 



John Feeny of Kaime Road has a great interest in cancer among children. Once a year he solicits sponsors and participates in a fundraiser for St. Baldwicks Organization which raises money for Children’s Cancer Research. On March 13th, John joined with many others who met at the Draft Restaurant in Concord to have their heads shaved to raise money, through sponsors, for the organization. John, himself, raised $750. This is a yearly event and if anyone else is interested in becoming a “Shavee,” they can go online and check on stbaldwicks.com or contact John Feeny at J.H.F. Recycling and Light Hauling at 435-8111. He plans to make this a yearly event and would welcome sponsors or participants.




The Pittsfield School Board has changed its meeting day from 1st and 3rd Thursday to 2nd and 4th Thursday; meetings for the remainder of the school year are as follows:
- Thurs., 4/8 at 6:15 p.m.
- Thurs., 4/22 at 5:30 p.m.
- Thurs., 5/13 at 5:30 p.m.
- Thurs., 5/27 at 5:30 p.m.
- Thurs., 6/10 at 5:30 p.m.
- Thurs., 6/24 at 5:30 p.m.




Reminder


There are openings on the Pittsfield Budget Committee. Anyone interested in serving on the Committee, please contact the Town Moderator, Cedric Dustin at either 6 Blake Street, Pittsfield, NH 03263 or [email protected]



 

School Lunch Menus
March 29-April 2, 2010

 

PMHS
Monday - Pizza, corn, fresh fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Steak subs, veggies, chips, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - BBQ pork, roll, fresh veggies, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Chicken wrap, veggies, pears, milk.
Friday - Cheeseburgers, rolls, chips, pickles, fruit, milk.

 

PES
Monday - Chicken nuggets, veggie, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Burger, chips, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Ravioli, veggie, fruit, milk.

 

CHICHESTER
Monday - Tacos with lettuce, tomato and cheese, rice, vanilla pudding, milk.
Tuesday - Mixed sandwiches (chicken patty, grilled chicken, etc.) baked fries, corn, sliced peaches, milk.
Wednesday - Pizza dippers, garden salad, fresh fruit, milk.
Thursday - Rotini with meatsauce, green beans, chocolate cake, milk.
Friday - Hamburger with roll, pickles, tater tots, veggie, fresh fruit, milk.

 


 

Pittsfield School Board Names New Principal


Robert E. Bickford Jr., an experienced school administrator and resident of New Durham, has been appointed by the Pittsfield School Board to serve as principal of Pittsfield Middle High School beginning on July 1, 2010. Mr. Bickford replaces Interim Principal Rick Gremlitz.


Mr. Bickford currently serves as principal of Nute High School and Nute Middle School in Milton.  Previously, Mr. Bickford had served as assistant principal of Nute as well as Assistant Director and Director of the River Valley Technical Center in Springfield, Vermont.


During his tenure at Nute, Mr. Bickford has provided leadership for the development of course competencies that serve as performance standards for each high school course. In addition, he has been instrumental in expanding academic options for Nute students through the development of Extended Learning Opportunities that access community resources for learning.


Mr. Bickford’s secondary school teaching experience includes service at Fall Mountain Regional High School in Alstead; Alvirne High School in Hudson; Manchester School of Technology in Manchester; and Limestone High School in Limestone, Maine. His teaching courses have included agri-science, animal science, agricultural mechanics, landscape, horticulture, and natural resources.


Mr. Bickford holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanization from the University of Maine at Orono, and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Keene State College in Keene. Mr. Bickford also manages his small-scale family farm in New Durham.

 


 

Pittsfield LEGO Club
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For eight weeks a group of six local second and third grade children met to learn about simple machines, engineering, working as a team, and building. How did they learn all of this? With LEGOs! Junior First LEGO League’s “mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.”


The challenge for the LEGO league this year was on transportation. The kids had to design and build a structure that contains at least one moving part. After a lot of hard work the kids are very proud to present Indiana Jones takes a Magic Portal to Star Wars. The final project is a movie theatre scene complete with popcorn and drink stand. The attentive audience is watching a final scene of a movie starring Indiana Jones, Darth Vader, and an airplane complete with a moving propeller.


If you would like to see the finished product please come to check it out at the Josiah Carpenter Library now until the beginning of April.


If you are interested in finding out more information on Junior First LEGO League, or starting your own group, check out their web site at www.usfirst.org or send an email to [email protected]. A special thank you to the Pittsfield Elementary School for sponsoring our team.

 


 

Pittsfield Senior Center Weekly Activities
March 25-31, 2010


All activities begin at 10 a.m. and end at 11:30 unless noted.


Monday, Bingo; Tuesday; Games with Dan McGuire; Wednesday, Crafts; Thursday, Bingo; Friday, 9:30-10:30, Chair Exercise and Chair Dancing, 10:30-11:15, Senior Seated Yoga.


Pittsfield Rural Transportation Service
Call the Pittsfield Area Senior Center to reserve your seat and for further information. 435-8482.


A requested donation of $2.00 for those 60+ is appreciated.


A charge for those below the age of 60 is $5.00 per person for in town service and $10.00 for out of town.


Monday and Wednesday, Medical and shopping day, Epsom Medical Building, the Concord Hospital campus and all surrounding medical facilities. Check out shopping opportunities along Main Street and Storrs Street.


Tuesday and Friday, Epsom Medical Building and shopping all around the Concord Heights and Fort Eddy Road. Friday is a day that people like to have coffee or lunch at the Steeplegate Mall.


Thursday, the bus travels to Alton. The 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month we go to the Alton bank and post office, Market Basket in Rochester and then the Lilac Mall. The  2nd, 4th  and 5th Thursday of the month,  the bus stays in Alton.  People shop at Hannaford and then go for lunch locally.


Those of you interested in taking the bus to the Epsom Medical Building will be dropped off at approximately 9 a.m. and picked up between 11:30 and 12:30. This will vary depending on when we are able to leave Concord and deliver riders back to their homes along the way.


Disclaimer: The bus schedule, times and dates are subject to change from the time of publication.

 


 

Dorcas Guild
Submitted By Joan Riel


The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield, met the evening of March 9th with fifteen members attending. The meeting opened with devotions shared by Shirley Bleckmann and Reny Boyd from the Book “God Always Has a Plan B.” All joined in the Lord’s Prayer.


The business meeting was conducted by President, Peggy Jacobs. Joan Riel, Secretary, gave her report of the previous meeting, read several thank you notes for donations and circulated many cards to be signed by those attending and then mailed. Reny Boyd, Treasurer, gave her financial report.


The Food Basket, brought by Peggy, was taken by Nancy Fogg.   Linda Stasiak will bring the Mystery Package to the next meeting. It was decided to continue the Service Project through fall - collecting towels, etc. and other household goods and toiletries. Members of the church family will be invited to participate.


A trip to the Cathedral in the Pines in Rindge was discussed under new business as were banners for the Sanctuary for special church holidays. Nella Hobson reported on the annual World Day of Prayer Service held this year at the North Barnstead Congregational Church in which two or our members participated. Two hundred dollars was voted to be sent to Camaroon for textiles. Mary Lawson solicited muffins and other needs for the Easter Breakfast following the Sunrise Service on April 4th.


Money was voted for four seniors in the church who will be graduating. Funds were also discussed for a delegate to the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches from our church at the Convention to be held in Alaska in June. It was tabled until further information is forthcoming.


Plans were made to host the Sunday Fellowship Hour following the Morning Worship Service on March 28th.


The next meeting will be held on April 13th. Members are asked to bring a white elephant item in a brown bag for a Yankee Swap. Hostesses will be Sally Lewis, Betty MacKay, and Nella Hobson.

 


 

Letter


To All Pittsfield Residents,
I would like to thank all of you for your support and for electing me to the Board of Selectmen. As I stated on Candidates’ Night, and during my campaign, I do not have any personal agendas. My ONLY agenda is to represent all Pittsfield residents to the best of my ability.


Our first meeting as a new board took place on Tuesday, March 16th and it became very obvious, very quickly, that we will be working very well together and moving forward in a positive and timely fashion to get the town’s business done effectively.


Again, Thank You to all, and I look forward to serving you over the next 3 years. Please don’t hesitate contacting me at any time if you have any questions or concerns. I can be contacted on my cell at 848-1849, or by leaving a message at the Town Hall. Your questions or concerns will be dealt with promptly.


Respectfully,
Don Chase

 


 

Making a Difference for Haiti
By Carin J. Plante, Pittsfield Middle High School


For twenty-four hours from April 2-3, seniors at Pittsfield Middle High School will be sleeping outside on the school’s parking lot. No shelter. Limited blankets. Port-o-potties. Rationed water and food. Trash can fires. Why? Because they want everyone to understand what the living conditions are in Haiti right now as a result of the devastating earthquakes that took place in January.


“We feel like if we do this and we can raise attention to the situation, then other people won’t forget and will continue to help,” said Michael, one of the students planning the project.


For their Senior Seminar class, an English elective, the students were asked to create and implement a community service project. Jordan Scannell, Mike Hayes, Amanda Newton, Melyssa Slayton, and Briahnna Metcalf knew right away what they wanted to do, since the earthquakes had just occurred and images of the devastation were all over the media. How to help, besides just giving money, took more time and planning.


“We were really frustrated with how New Orleans is still struggling to rebuild, even though it’s been years,” said Amanda. “We didn’t want people to give a lot of money and then stop worrying, because it’s going to take a lot of time for them to recover.”


The students felt that if people could truly understand, then Haiti’s struggles would stick with them. They decided to ‘recreate’ the circumstances and then live under the conditions most people in Haiti are currently dealing with. They want to get media coverage, as well as document the experience using technology the school received through a grant to create videos to share locally and through the internet. They also decided to include the rest of the senior class and their families, because they felt the more people involved and committed, then the greater impact they might be able to have. So far, two-thirds of the senior class has agreed to participate.


Briahnna remarked, “We are only asking for people to live for two days like this. The reality is that Haiti didn’t ask to live like this at all, and they have to live like this for a lot longer. I hope that people realize they can actually help Haiti out long-term instead of just feeling bad, not knowing what to do, or not doing anything.”


In addition to the sleep-out, the group is soliciting donations of food, clothes, and blankets to send to Haiti. They researched what is needed and being sent, and then wrote formal letters to small and large businesses in Pittsfield and the greater Concord area. To afford the postage required to send their care packages, students have been collecting cash donations at school events as well.


“I looked up what food was being rationed and they have a limited list of things they are getting. People are eating canned meats, condensed milk, pinto beans, and sardines. I think it’s really disgusting and I wouldn’t want to have to eat just that,” said Melyssa.


There is still a lot of work to be done by the group, however. They have to get fire permits, permission from parents and school officials, pick up donations, and much more. The experience, however, is teaching them valuable life and career skills. More importantly, they are realizing they can make a difference.


Jordan spoke passionately on the subject, saying, “There’s the story of the guy on the beach covered with starfishes and he is throwing them back one by one. Another guy comes along and says, ‘What you’re doing doesn’t matter, because you can’t possibly save them all.’ And the other guy picks up another starfish and throws it back, saying, ‘It matters to that one.’ I think about that a lot,” she said, “we really can make a difference even if it’s to just one person.”

 


 

Letter to the Editor


To the people of Pittsfield,
Earlier this month, at our annual Town Meeting, the Pittsfield Board of Selectmen said good bye to two of their members.  They were, Linda Small and Larry Konopka. It was the election year of 2006 that I was introduced to both of them as all of us were running for the expanded Board.


Both of these individuals have given more time than any of us would be willing to give up.  Both of them are small business owners, yet many times in the past four years both Linda and Larry were at the scenes of floods, fires and tornados, while not required, they were there.


If you have not had the opportunity to thank them personally; next time you see them, say thank you for a job well done.


Linda, Larry, I thank you both for all that you have shown me these past four years, the education you gave me was accurate.


Merrill A Vaughan
Pittsfield

 


 

Letter


Dear Pittsfield Residents:
For those of you who voted March 9th, thank you.


For those of you who voted for me, for a 3 year planning Board term, an extra thanks.


I encourage all of you to occasionally attend, not only Planning Board meetings, but also other board  and committee meetings. This is the best way to find out how government works and understand the dynamics behind issues and decisions.


For the most part, you will be positively impressed with the dedication of, and amount of time Pittsfield elected and appointed officials (and volunteers) put into making this a better, more prosperous town.


Ted Mitchell
Pittsfield, NH

 


 

Letter


I want to thank the Pittsfield voters who voted for me and my proposed legislation in the March 9 town meeting election. I was disappointed in the Planning Board race, but my legislation was more important to me, as it always has been, and it did better. My most important legislation, a 5-member elected Planning Board, passed 290 to 196.


Many voters know that Planning Board member and acting chair Bill Miskoe persecuted me all year long. Every Planning Board meeting, he insulted or belittled me. His attack letter in the March 3 Sun violated Planning Board rules. Many voters may know that Mr. Miskoe fiercely opposes an elected Planning Board. But many voters may not know that Mr. Miskoe has, since 2005, quietly sabotaged EVERY land-use proposal that I have made to promote citizens’ rights and curtail the land-use boards’ power to be arbitrary. At least two times, on March 2, 2005, and February 18, 2009, he has written in the Sun that a frontage regulation that “requires that lot frontage be on a Class V or better road” would “serve the town well,” but, as an official, he has sabotaged EVERY effort to enact such a regulation. Thus, I am profoundly grateful to those voters who had the vision and energy to see through him and to vote for me and my legislation.


People who bemoan the Planning Board with five seats instead of seven can blame Bill Miskoe. It was his “delaying tactic” (his words) that sent me on a wild-goose chase during which I stumbled on the Planning Board membership problem. Otherwise, we would all still be in blissful ignorance and think that the Planning Board has seven seats.


Thank you,
Jim Pritchard

 


Obituaries


 

Holly Ann Reed


Holly Ann Reed, 46, of 30 Stevens Drive, died March 19th at the Boston Medical Center, following a courageous battle with scleroderma. She was born in Concord, the daughter of Herbert A. Reed Sr. and Rowena May (Clark) Reed. She was raised in Pittsfield and has lived in Concord for the past 12 years.  She was employed by  Concord Hospital in the food service department for over 18 years. She was a loving mother, sister and aunt and will be greatly missed.


Survivors  include her daughter Britney Fowler of Concord. Two brothers,  Herbert A Reed Jr. of Northwood and Ronald N. Reed of Canaan. Two sisters, Beverly Tibbetts  of Concord and Betty Vanasse of Rochester. Several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister Diane Vien in 1998.


A Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5-7  PM in the Perkins & Pollard Memorial Home, 60 Main St. Pittsfield.


To sign an on line guest book, log on to www.perkinsandpollard.com.

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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