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Pittsfield NH News

June 16, 2010

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Celebrating Birthdays are: June 18, Nicholas Shaver, Guy Derby Jr., Whiley Clattenburg; June 19, James Dunne; June 20, Charly Zahn; June 21, Rob Richardson; June 22, Robby Welch, Linda St. Laurent.


A Very Happy Birthday To One And All.




Celebrating Anniversaries are: June 17, Tim and Becky Mineau; June 18, Robert and Paullette Chagnon; June 22, Mark and Tanya Portigue.


Best Wishes.




The Class of 1966 will be gathering at Pittsfield High School on Old Home Day July 17th at 5pm. Please contact Donna Chagnon at [email protected] or Linda Schmidt at 293-4094 if you have not already been contacted for this social event. Bring your lawn chairs. Hope to see you there.




Come & Hear the Sounds of Travelin’ on Music
Country Gospel Music
by Don Smith
Friday, June 18th at 7:30 PM
First Congregational Church, Pittsfield
24 Main Street
435-7471




Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. Loudon resident Michael Polep, a Northeastern University student, majoring in Computer Sci/Physics, was recently named to the University’s Dean’s List for the spring semester, which ended in May, 2010.




Belated Best Wishes to Nellie Riel who celebrated her 95th Birthday on June 15th.



 

Letter To The Editor

 

Editor:
We at the Pittsfield Food Pantry wish to thank all the people who volunteered to make our spaghetti supper a huge success. The cooks, pie bakers, servers, put up and tear downers. Without you, we couldn’t have done it. Also, the many partons who came to eat.


At this time, we would also like to say “Thank You” to the U.S. Postal Service employees for their food drive a few weeks ago. Despite the heavy rain, you all did a yeoman’s job.


It is very heart warming to see a community come together for a common cause. These two events will help us get through the “sparse” summer months.


Again, we say thank you and God Bless.
Food Pantry Volunteers

 


 

Pittsfield Citizen Of The Year


It is time to pick the Pittsfield Citizen Of The Year for 2010. Your help is needed. We need you to send in nominations of people whose contributions to the Pittsfield Community merit their being chosen Citizen Of The Year. Please send a letter with the name of your nominee and the reasons you feel they deserve this honor to:


Citizen Of The Year, P.O. Box 173, Pittsfield, NH 03263.
All letters must be received by June 25th.


After all nominations are received, a panel of former Citizens of the Year will evaluate them and pick this year’s awardee.


Thank you for your nominations.

 


 

Joseph E. Stockman  Receives Degree From Quinnipiac University


Joseph E. Stockman of Pittsfield, N.H, was awarded a bachelor of science in management from Quinnipiac University during its undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 16.

 


 

Pittsfield Residents Attend Boston Red Sox Game in the Dunkin’ Dugout

Top row pictured from left to right: Duane Johnson, Mike Curtin, Christopher Marcotte, Bobbie Jean Small, Alie Wolfe, Rachel Thompson, Colby Boudreau, Jake Mancini, Gail Vincent, Jim Simpson, Howie Little-Simpson, Jordan Paggi, Noah Mantcan, Will Shaw, Lucas Conway. Front row pictured from left to right: Nathan Domenech, Devin Monsini, Kelsey Johnson, Haily Smith, Katie Whitehead, Kyle Hamel, Nick Vincent, Alex Lamere, Keaton Heath.


Dunkin’ Donuts hosted youth from Pittsfield Elementary School from Pittsfield at the Boston Red Sox game on May 29th, 2010, against the Kansas City Royals. The children received tickets in the “Dunkin Dugout” located in the famed Fenway Park Bleachers.


Dedicated to local youth and charitable organizations, the “Dunkin’ Dugout” is a special seating section in which Dunkin’ Donuts hosts approximately twenty children at every Boston Red Sox home game.


Dunkin’ Donuts’ sponsorship of the “Dunkin’ Dugout” ticket program is part of a broader community outreach initiative through which Dunkin’ Donuts hosts youth and charitable organizations at local sporting events and family shows. This program is consistent with Dunkin’ Donuts ongoing commitment to support the communities it serves. The mission of this program is to provide ticket accessibility to children who might otherwise not have the ability to attend these events.

 


 

Please Join Us For An  Informational Get-Together
“Understanding Care Options”


Understanding and exploring care options can often be an overwhelming experience. We will explore all of the options, fully and fairly, that are available to individuals, including the advantages and drawbacks of each as well as the financial obligations. In addition, you will leave with an understanding of the questions to ask and other factors to consider in order to make a well-informed decision.


Date: Wednesday, June 23                      
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Vintage Hill, LLC, 10 Berry Avenue, Pittsfield
RSVP: 603-435-5133 or [email protected]
Light Refreshments Will Be Served

 


 

Third Annual Mark Jarvis Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament


The third Annual Mark Jarvis Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held at Nippo Lake Golf Club in Barrington, NH, on Friday, June 25, 2010.  It begins at 8:00 a.m., with a shotgun start.  Registration and continental breakfast will be from 7:00-7:45 a.m.  The cost is $90 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf with a cart using a 4-person scramble format, a hot dog snack at the turn, a buffet at the day’s conclusion, a goody bag and many prizes.  Raffle items include tickets to Meadowbrook Center for the Arts and a Manchester Monarchs game, just to name a few.


The Scholarship is given in honor of Mark Jarvis, former Director of Special Education and Student Services, and Vice Principal at PMHS, who spent over 30 years in the Pittsfield School system. Throughout his professional and volunteer career Mark strongly believed in those who had to work a little harder to rise to the top.  A $1000 scholarship is given each year to a student who has persevered and will be going on to become an educator.


For more information or to sign up contact Terry Jarvis at 603-859-3220 or by email at [email protected]


Come join the fun!!!  We hope to see you there!!

 


 

First Congregational Church Gets A Facelift

The mortar between many of the bricks is either loose or missing. Repointing will

replace the mortar and prevent water damage.


Have you noticed the lift on the sidewalk in front of the First Congregational Church on Main Street in Pittsfield? Does the front of the church look sort of empty to you? The old and beloved building is receiving a much-needed facelift by having the bricks repointed. What does that mean? It’s the process of removing the old and loose mortar from existing brick joints and replacing it with new mortar to prevent moisture from seeping into the bricks and causing damage. The repointing will be completed by Lester and Maxwell Baker and their company Pro-Point Restoration LLC, of 14 Hill Top Drive, Pittsfield, NH.


Prior to the beginning of the actual repointing, the brickwork was washed with restoration soap. Stan Bailey, First Congregational Church Trustee Chair and person completing the washing, explained that this washing process involved wetting the brick and then spraying on the solution. After letting the solution set for 15 minutes, the bricks had to be pressure washed. The tower, the front face of the building, the small steeple, the alley wall and the back corner of the building facing the parking lot have been cleaned. The rest of the building will be cleaned within the next two weeks. The grinding of the joints on the tower, the small steeple and the front of the church began on May 15, and will continue until this portion of the building is completed. The rest of the building will be repointed as additional money is raised.


While the lift was available, the lights on the town clock were replaced so that all four faces of the clock are lit and are keeping the correct time. We hope the residents of Pittsfield enjoy the view of the clock as they come into town.

 

The First Congregational Church is in the process of raising funds for the facelift. So far, about half of the required $60,700 has been raised. Anyone who is willing to contribute to this facelift of the 134-year-old building is asked to contact Stan Bailey, Trustee Chair; Kevin Kennedy, Treasurer; or the Pastor, Rev. David Stasiak at 435-7471. A donation can be mailed to the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield at PO Box 188, Pittsfield, NH 03234. You can keep up on the progress of the work, and find out more about the church, its history and its activities by visiting the church website at www.pittsfieldcc.com.

 


 

Letter To The Editor


In response to the Valley News article in the June 7th Concord Monitor. “Liberty Under Fire? Maybe Not.”


Yes, our liberty is under fire. These men were cooking hot dogs over a fire, and did not have the required fire permit.


I think fire permits are a waste of time and energy and an infringement of a most basic right.


I have been round and round with the Fire Chief, Gary Johnson.


I am responsible for any damage for any fire I kindle, with or without a permit.


He says he has to enforce the law. I say I will not surrender my basic right to kindle a fire as needed in my work or to cook hot dogs.


Our Fire Chief warned me the last time, he might have to charge me with arson.


If you end up in jail, Mike, over cooking hot dogs, maybe you had better save me a cell.


Dan Schroth Piermarocchi

 


 

Letter to the Editor


Dear Resident,
In February, the prior Board of Selectmen voted to hold the September Primary Election at the Pittsfield Middle-High School gymnasium. This decision did not come lightly. Numerous discussions ensued concerning the matter with Board members agreeing to research other options in an attempt to make the process more accommodating to the public and town operations. After investing much time and research into how other communities handle the process, the Board was enlightened with the fact that the majority of communities with our population no longer hold elections at the town hall; main reason – they have outgrown them. The Board agreed that we are no exception. Therefore, Board of Selectmen and School Board officials met on the matter and reasonably discerned that trialing the September election at the Middle-High School could be an over-all positive experience for citizens and students alike.  It was mutually agreed that this was on a trial basis with no future obligation in the event it didn’t meet the expectations of both officials and residents.

 
How disappointing that this decision was overturned by the current Board after only a few moments discussion. …seems counterproductive and not necessarily in the best interest of the community as a whole. 

 
Linda Small
Pittsfield

 


 

Panther Paws Celebrate Pittsfield High School


Paint the town with red and blue panther paws to commemorate Old Home Day and the All Class Reunion. Have you noticed the white panther paws painted on the driveway’s of Pittsfield High School’s senior athletes? Are you an alumnus of Pittsfield High School? You can have your own panther paw!


The Old Home Day Committee will be painting red and blue panther paws at the houses that place an order. Paws will be red for each family’s first generation of alumni; paws painted for the second generation and higher will be blue. The paws will be painted on your driveway, porch, garage or location of your choice. One paw is $5.00, two paws $8.00 and three or more is $10.00.


Pick up an order form at the Town Hall, Josiah Carpenter Library, Moovees, or Jitters. You can also print an order form from the Town of Pittsfield website. Order by July 9th if you want the paws prior to the reunion. Questions? Call Harry and Leslie Vogt at 435-7993.

 

On a recent evening five members of the “old geezers club” met and seeded the long banking by the road at Pittsfield Youth Athletic Park. Pictured from left to right are: (1) “hose man,” water that is, Mr. Bailey of Stanley Steamer fame; (2) “seed man,” not bird man, Fuzz Freese of Pittsfield, not Alcatraz; (3) the “elder man,” in age that is, Don Bergeron of Pittsfield pumpkin fame; (4) the (hay) “bale man,” not money bail man, Walter Purtell of Pittsfield athletic (not academic) fame; and in the foreground, only the shadow knows.”Thank you gentlemen for all of your help.

 


 

4H Spring Planting at the BCEP

This year’s spring cleanup and planting at the BCEP was the biggest one yet with a record number of 4H volunteers! Thank you to all the 4H leaders who came out to help: Peter and Sue Elliott, Jen Elliott, Matt Goodwin, Pauline Wheeler and Pam Clattenburg, as well as the parents who also helped and all the 4H kids who worked so hard: Jordan Pinto, Elizabeth Boyd, Cassie Boyd, Derek Ladd, Nick Connor, Trinity Bond, Ashley Foss, Morgan Huse, Nate Huse, Colby Wheeler, Nick Goodwin, Chris Goodwin and friends of the members who also stopped by to help. Thank you to all the members who also donated flowers. Thank you to Gordon and Nancy Wheeler for donating the bark mulch again this year as they have for many years. And thank you to Earl at the BCEP for staying late with us and making the plucked weeds disappear. It’s amazing what a team of volunteers can accomplish.... Great work everyone and remember to mark your calendars for the fall planting scheduled for September 10, 2010, at 6:00 pm.

 


 

Lighthouse Therapeutic Massage Offers The Benefits

Of Massage Therapy To Community
Now Accepting New Clients


Nathalie Snyder, a member of the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®), began Lighthouse Therapeutic Massage in June 2010 to bring the community of Suncook Valley the therapeutic benefits of massage therapy. First time clients get $10 off their first massage and gifts certificates are available as well.


“People sometimes see Massage as a luxury, but research has shown that Therapeutic Massage has so many benefits that it is now considered an investment in your health. In this economy, the last thing you want is to get sick, not being able to work and take care of your family, and pay expensive medical bills.”


“I look forward to building my massage therapy practice in Suncook Valley. The opportunities for continuing education, research and advocacy programs that AMTA offers its members benefit me and the community,” says Nathalie, who specialize in neck and scapula release.


For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Nathalie Snyder at lighthouse Therapeutic Massage, 203 Leavitt Road, Pittsfield, NH. 608-2411. License # 3510M.

 


 

Dorcas Guild
By Joan Riel


The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church Pittsfield, held its May meeting on the 10th with seventeen members attending. The meeting opened with devotions by Mary  Jo Powelson who read “Fruit Of The Spirit Salad” by Kaila Dormacher from the book, “Love In Every Room.” All joined in The Lord’s Prayer.


In the absence of Joan Riel, Secretary, her report of the previous meeting, as well as correspondence, was read by Kathy Bergeron. Many cards were signed to be mailed to sick and away church family members. Reny Boyd, Treasurer, gave her financial report showing no monies had been spent during the previous month.


The food basket, brought by Audrey Moore was taken by Elaine Coffey. The apron was brought by Peggy Jacobs and will go to Elsie Morse who will hold it for the summer. The Mystery Package, brought by Peggy Jacobs was won by Mary Lawson.


The service project for the year was discussed and it was decided to have Elaine Coffey deliver the items periodically.


Plans for the trip to Cathedral in the Pines had to be cancelled because all the dates wanted were taken. It was decided to reschedule for next year on June 25th.


It was noted that Leha Varney has requested the Dorcas Guild to host the Fellowship Hour following the Morning Worship Service on July 18th. The bells, given in loving memory of John B. Varney, will be dedicated during the morning service.


Refreshments were served by Mary Jo Powelson and Kathy Bergeron. The next meeting will be held on September 14th.


Twenty-one members of the Guild enjoyed their annual banquet the evening of June 8th at Jitters. A delicious full course meal was enjoyed along with an evening of fun time and fellowship.

 


 

Ladies Aid
By Joan Riel


The Ladies Aid of the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield met Monday, June 7th in the church vestry. Devotions given by Arlene Martin, opened the meeting with a reading “Simple Pleasures” by Laverne P. Larson, after which, all joined in the Lord’s Prayer.


Prior to the business meeting, conducted by President Freda Jones, delicious refreshments of angel cake, strawberries and whipped cream, as well as crackers and cheese were served by Audrey Moore and Freda.


Joan Riel, Secretary, gave her report of the May meeting and Audrey Moore, Treasurer, gave her financial report showing the balances in the savings and checking accounts. Money was voted toward the improvements of the Ladies Storage  upstairs storage area and completion of the stairway walls.


Plans were made to host the Fellowship Hour following Morning Worship Service on June 20.


Once again the discussion of dissolving Ladies Aid and joining Dorcas Guild was brought up. The number of members is dwindling due to the passing on of several of the elderly members. It was tabled until the next meeting which will be held on September 13th.


At the closing, all joined in the Mizpah Benediction.

 


 

Letter


We would like to publicly apologize to the school administration and the community for our ill-advised Senior Prank which recently occurred. We are working with the school administration and have already begun to make amends and to pay restitution for any unintentional damage done.


Respectfully submitted,
The Seniors Involved.

 


 

Pittsfield Fire And Rescue Service Receives Donation From

The Rotary Club Of Pittsfield

FF/EMT Timothy Ahearn and FF/Lt. Michael Wolfe with the new

cold water rescue suits donated by the Rotary Club of Pittsfield.


The Pittsfield and Fire Rescue Service is pleased to be a recipient of a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Pittsfield for two cold water rescue suits. The addition of these new suits will allow the Department to continue providing a vital service to the area. Working with our neighboring communities we have formed a mutual aid network that encompasses the deployment of resources to assist in cold water rescue for a large part of the Suncook River Valley. The new suits provide a level of protection for the rescue personnel that we would not be able to provide with the continued use of the old, worn out suits that were replaced.


The commitment to service and community of the Rotary Club of Pittsfield is appreciated by all of the members of the Pittsfield Fire and Rescue Service.

 


 

American Chop Suey Cookoff
Pittsfield Old Home Day


Everyone remembers “hot lunch” in school and this year, the annual Cookoff dish is “American Chop Suey”. Pittsfield Old Home Day’s theme is “School Days, A Blast from the Past” - a nod to the PHS All Class Reunion that is being held the same day, Saturday, July 17.


Contestants are asked to bring a batch of your best American Chop Suey creation to Dustin Park (Sat., July 17) by 8:45 a.m. The Victory Workers 4-H Club will be manning the booth again this year. The public will pay $1.00 and receive a bottle of water and a chance to sample each of the entries and then vote for their favorite.


CASH PRIZES of 1st- $50, 2nd - $25, and 3rd - $10 will be awarded at the end of the parade so check in at the reviewing stand.


Participants are needed for the CookOff. Anyone interested in entering should contact Andi Riel at 435-6346 to register. There is no fee to enter and we will accept up to 10 entries. Call now to reserve your spot.

 


Obituaries


 

Melvin L. Garland


Pittsfield - Melvin Lyman Garland, 93, of Catamount Road, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, at the Epsom Manor Health Center, where he lived for just two weeks, following a long illness.


He was born in Pittsfield, the son of Edward and Lizzie Garland, and had lived there all his life.


He was employed by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Bridge Maintenance Division, for more than 35 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a 60-year member of the Peterson-Cram American Legion Post 75. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.


He was predeceased by a son, Joseph Mitchell, in 2005.


He is survived by his wife, Pearl (Joyce) Garland, of Pittsfield; a son, Kevin Mitchell, and his wife, Brenda, of Penacook; a daughter, Zee E.G. Boutilette and her husband, Jack, of Pittsfield; seven grandchildren, Hannah Mitchell, Jillian Mitchell, Brian Mitchell, Keith Stiles, Ceili Keegan, Jessica Nicole Brigham and Zeb Lyman Brigham; and two great-granddaughters, Emily Rose Mitchell and Taylor Mitchell.


A graveside service was held Friday, June 11, 2010, at Floral Park Cemetery. The Rev. David Stasiak, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, officiated.


Perkins & Pollard Memorial Home of Pittsfield   assisted with arrangements.

 


 

George A. Emerson


Pittsfield - Mr. George A. Emerson, 47, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at his home on Leavitt Road following a battle with cancer.


Born on November 30, 1962, in Concord, Mr. Emerson was the son of Daniel and Amy (Johnson) Emerson.


He worked at lumber yards most of his life, beginning at Timco until its closing in 2003. Following this he worked at Fernald Lumber Mill and then Barton’s in Barnstead until 2009.


George was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, ice fishing with his brother-in-law, Mike, and freshwater fishing. This was sport for George as well as a food supply, since he wasted nothing that was caught. This past winter George and his brother Tom enjoyed ice fishing and feeding the bald eagles at the pond. They would toss the fish a few hundred feet and watch as the eagle swooped down and took the catch back to the nest.


George also loved playing horseshoes with friends and coon hunting with his new Little Ann. He will be missed by Speedy, his friend and companion throughout his illness.


George was predeceased by his mother and is survived by his father, Daniel of Barnstead. He will be greatly missed by all of his family members including his two sons, George Emerson, Jr. of Laconia, and Michael Emerson of Lebanon, Oregon; 2 grandsons, Keegan of Laconia and Dominick of Lebanon, Oregon; his siblings and their spouses, Earl Warren of Manchester, Walter and Betty Warren of Clyde, NC, James Wesson of Pittsfield, Fred Emerson of Barnstead, Roy and Rosanne Emerson of Deering, Thomas Emerson of Pittsfield, Danny and Ruth Emerson, Jr. of Gilmanton, Hazel Emerson of Clearwater, FL, and Amy and Mike Eastman of Pittsfield.


Tom Petit at the Still Oaks Funeral & Memorial Home in Epsom is assisting with George’s final wishes.


Family and friends may sign an on-line guestbook by visiting stilloaks.com.

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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