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Pittsfield NH News

June 30, 2010

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Celebrating Birthdays are: June 30, Francis H. Donovan; July 1, Jasmine Riel, Carole Richardson, Deborah Collins; July 3, Dellen Giuda, Patricia Freeman, Andrew Dunne; July 4, Linda Fife, Joyce Brewster; July 5, Jim Adams, Paul Colby, Betty Sweet.
A Very Happy Birthday To One and all.




Best Wishes to Joe and Deb Collins who will be celebrating their Wedding Anniversary on July 6th.



 

Sunrise Farmers Market


The Sunrise Farmers Market has opened for the season and we invite the community to check out what we have to offer. Besides seasonal produce we have German John’s Bakery, fresh eggs, jams and jellies. We also hope to have a local crafter who makes beautiful notecards and inspirational magnets join us soon. We are still looking for vendors - please contact The Chapmans at [email protected] or 435-5570. We look forward to seeing you at the market.

 


 

Area Students Named to Morrisville State College Dean’s List


Morrisville State College, Morrisville, NY,  recently announced those students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2010 semester.


To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve an average of 3.0 to 3.99 for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.


Jesse Fisher, a resident of Pittsfield, NH


Mark Fisher, a resident of Pittsfield, NH

 


 

Josiah Carpenter Library July 2010 Calendar Of Events


Weekly on Thursdays 1:00-2:00 p.m., from July 8 to August 12: Make A Splash Summer Reading Program with Children’s Librarian Carol Grainger, for children, Preschool through Sixth grade. Concludes in August. Pre-registration required.


Notice: There will be no July meeting of the Josiah Carpenter Library Trustees. Monthly meetings will resume at 6:30 p.m., on the second Thursday in August, and meet thereafter, at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, unless otherwise posted.


Special Event : July 22, Thursday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.: Nanny Rosebud Storyteller, “Fairy Tales of the Sea” for ages 9 to 99. All welcome.


New Book Club meeting July 22, Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Josiah Carpenter Book Worms Teen Book Club, with Library Director Rozalind J. “Roza” Benoit. Discussion of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders. Pre-registration required.


Notice: Preschool Story Hour, with Children’s Librarian Carol Grainger, has concluded for the summer, and will resume in September.

 


 

Suncook Valley Fat Tire Club
By Kyle Clark


Thirteen riders and two golden retrievers met in Hayes Field at Bear Brook on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. We headed up Podunk Rd. to the infamous “I” Trail. The trail was rocky, rooty, never ending, and showed no mercy. An askew log was across the trail taunting riders to attempt crossing it. Ray Webber said “Log, here I come!” The log responded with “Nope, I don’t think so,” and threw Ray like a rag doll, resulting in a gashed arm, half a brake lever missing, and a bruised ego. He brushed it off though and kept going. We made our way up a nasty climb and onto a rocky outcropping. Finally the trail brought us back onto Podunk Rd. We then took The Lynx Trail. This trail boasted quite the baby head (little boulders) extravaganza. Once through that section it was some sweet downhill with lots of hidden treasures in the leaves. We took The Beaver Pond trail in a reverse direction. Within minutes all but three riders of the group had made a wrong turn and were on an unexpected journey. Apparently not paying attention, Glenn Raiche rode right into some rocks in the trail and went flying off his bike. He managed to hit his head and bash his leg. Good thing the one who crashes the most totes a full face helmet. After quite some time on this trail they took, it just ended and they had to about face. We all finally reconvened and took The Salt Lick trail back to Hayes Field to finish the ride.

 


 

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.

 


 

Pittsfield Middle High School 2010 Senior Awards and Scholarships


VALEDICTORIAN: Kara Gingras.


SALUTATORIAN: Paige Corliss.


HONOR CORDS - Presented to graduating seniors who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale throughout their high school careers.  Honor cords were presented to: Michael Adams, Paige Corliss, Victoria Duquette, Samantha Gage, Kara Gingras, Nikki Grunst, Allison Laflamme, Kyle Perkins, Shannon  Racicot, Joe Suchomski, Matthew Tuttle, Irene Vogt.

 

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - Stoles and tassels were presented to the following seniors: Victoria Duquestte, President; Irene Vogt, Secretary; Nikki Grunst, Treasurer; Allison Laflamme, Historian; Kara Gingris; Paige Corliss.

 

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD - Presented to a member of the graduating class for contributions to the school and the community. Awarded to: Stephanie Joyce.

 

PRIDE, HONOR, SPIRIT AWARD - The emblem for Pittsfield Middle High School contains the motto “Pride-Honor-Spirit.”  This award is presented to a student representing those qualities. Awarded to: Victoria Duquette.

 

MOODY KENT AWARDS - Medallion and Name on Plaque

 

“MARK OF DISTINCTION” - Student must have contributed to the general welfare of the school, participated extensively in various activities of the school and shown leadership ability, good sportsmanship, creativeness and the ability to follow rules and regulations. Awarded to: Irene Vogt and Joseph Suchomski.

 

RICHARD BROOKS MEMORIAL AWARD - Medallion and Name on Plaque.
The student must exhibit qualities of good school spirit, perseverance, consideration of others and dedication to the school, community and nation.  Awarded to: Kurt Fisher.

 

LINDEN SHEEHAN MEMORIAL - Medallion and Name on Plaque. The recipient of this memorial award must show outstanding qualities of sportsmanship in athletics without regard to their abilities. Awarded to: Paige Corliss.

 

DAR GOOD CITIZEN AWARD - The Buntin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presents this award each year to a student, selected by members of the Senior class, who has demonstrated the qualities of dependability, leadership, service and patriotism during their four years at Pittsfield High School. Awarded to: Irene Vogt

 

DAR HISTORY AWARD - Presented to the graduating senior who has maintained the highest academic average in the Social Sciences through four years of high school. Awarded to: Allison Laflamme.

 

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE AWARD - Presented to an athlete in a school sponsored sport; an exemplary citizen; a role model for other students; and best exhibits the traits of courage, poise, self-confidence and leadership. Awarded to: Irene Vogt.

 

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SEMPER FIDELIS AWARD - Awarded to:  Stephanie Joyce and Stephanie Baburins.

 

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
Presented to an exemplary young citizen; a role model for other students recognized for academic achievement and leadership as a high school scholar. Awarded to:  Kara Gingras.


We would also like to acknowledge the following members of the Class of 2010 who have chosen to serve their community and country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps: KURT FISHER.

 

Local & Regional Scholarships Presented At Graduation
Pittsfield Women of Rotary Pamela “Penny” Jenisch: Joseph Suchomski ($1650).

Pittsfield Rotary Club Scholarships (Presented in memory of Mike Pszonowsky): Michael Adams, ($1000); Allison Laflamme, ($1000); Kara Gingras, ($500); Nikki Grunst, ($500).

Harvey H. Marston Memorial Scholarship: Stephanie Baburins, ($500); Jacob Coffill, ($500).

Pittsfield High School Alumni Association: Amanda Newton, ($500).

Dollars for Scholars: Melyssa Slayton,($500); Shyla Mannion, ($500); Nikki Grunst, ($1000); Kara Gingrass, ($1000); Paige Corliss, ($1000); Allison Laflamme, ($1000); Brendon Ward, ($1000).
Lt. John J. Dunne Scholarship: Allison Laflamme, ($500).
Kiwanis  Club of Concord Book Scholarship: Joseph Suchomski ($500).
Pittsfield VFW Post #4029: Kara Gingras, ($350).
Pittsfield Clothes Closet/Brooks Family Scholarship: Shyla Mannion, ($1000).
Pittsfield Youth Workshop: Stephanie Baburins, ($250).
Globe Manufacturing: Chad Fennessey, ($2500).
Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce: Michael Adams, ($300).
Pittsfield Police Association: Jordan Scannell, ($500).
Citizen’s Bank Foundation High School Achievement Award: Kara Gingras, ($1000).
American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75: Michael Adams, ($300).
Pittsfield Police Association: Jordan Scannell, ($500).
Mark Jarvis Memorial Scholarship: Kelley Hussey, ($1000).
Education Association of Pittsfield: Kelley Hussey, ($200).
Pittsfield Middle High School Boosters Club: Paige Corliss, ($300); Allison Laflamme, ($300); Michael Adams, ($300); Brendon Ward, ($300).
Foss Family Pittsfield Town Scholarships  (Awards to Class of 2010), $22,500: Kara Gingras, ($3000), Lake Erie College; Michael Adams, ($2000), Saint Leo University; Paige Corliss, ($2000), Mass. College Pharmacy; Allison Laflamme, ($2000), Campbell University; Stephanie Joyce, ($1500), NH Tech.  Institute; Briahnna Metcalf, ($1500),     Univ. of New England; Joseph Suchomski, ($1500),     Husson University; Stephanie Baburins, ($1000), UNH Thompson School; Liam Etchells, ($1000), Lakes Region Comm. College; Samantha Gage, ($1000), NH Tech. Institute; Nikki Grunst, ($1000), Southern NH Univ.; Shyla Mannion, ($1000),     NH Tech. Institute; Amanda Newton, ($1000), NH Tech. Institute; Kyle Perkins, ($1000), NH Tech. Institute; Melyssa Slayton, ($1000),     Plymouth State Univ.; Nathan Vincent, ($500) ,    NH Tech. Institute; Brendon Ward, ($500), Morrisville State College.

 


 

Pittsfield Old Home Day AND Pittsfield High School ALL CLASS REUNION


Save the date, July 17, 2010 is Pittsfield Old Home Day and the Pittsfield High School All Class Reunion, hence the theme of the day – “School Days, A Blast from the Past!”


Plans are underway for a fun filled day….the fun really starts the night before with the Pittsfield Player’s presentation of Encore! 2010 at the Scenic Theatre. (time and cost TBA).


On Sat., July 17, the Park Street Baptist Church will be hosting their fabulous breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m. The Craft Fair will begin at 9:00 a.m. in Dustin Park - anyone who would like to set up a table or booth, please contact Tammy Colby at 435-6629.  The cost is $10 for the space. Along with the Craft Fair, there will be food, face painting, music by Stephanie Joyce and a (free!) kids’ craft table.  We’ll also have some jump ropes, hopscotch and maybe some marbles to bring back “old time” recess games.  There will be a Jump Tent and Rebos, The Clown will be wandering around entertaining everyone.


The Little Red Wagon Theatre Group will be performing, “Jack and the Beanstalk and the Two Headed Ogre” at 10:00 by the Gazebo and the Concord Coachmen Barbershop Quartet will perform at 11:00.


The annual Cookoff will feature a hot lunch favorite, American Chop Suey.  Participants are still needed and are asked to bring a batch of their best Chop Suey creation to Dustin Park by 8:45 a.m.  The public can taste and vote for the best entry. Cash prizes will be awarded.  Please call Andi Riel at 435-6346 to register your entry.  We can only take the first 10 callers!


Did you attend The Pittsfield Academy (now PYW), the Memorial School (now the Police Station) or the Grammar School (now the Town Hall)  as a child??  If so, take a tour of each of the buildings now.  Each building will be open and available for tours for the public. Won’t it be fun to see if your old classroom is still there?? The tours are from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The Historical Society will also be open for people to stop in and check out all the great items housed at the headquarters.


The Parade will begin at 1p.m. Groups, organizations, clubs, teams, businesses, friends, neighbors and CLASSES - please get together and enter a float for the parade! Contact Louie Houle at 435-6938 for information.


After the parade (from 2:00-5:00 p.m.) the second PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ALL CLASS REUNION will be held. The Reunion will be held at the Elementary School (due to the construction of the high school gym roof). All Alumni and classmates that attended any of the Pittsfield Schools are invited to attend. The Gym will be the area for meeting and greeting classmates and friends.  Light refreshments will be provided in the cafeteria.  Tours of Pittsfield Middle High School will be available.  Parking is available at both schools. After the Reunion, from 5-7 p.m. a traditional Chicken B-B-Q will be held under the tent on the field between the 2 schools. Limited Tickets are available to everyone (Alumni AND the general public) for $10 each. Tickets may be purchased NOW at the Town Hall office or call Andi Riel at 435-6346. 
The FUN continues at Drake Field where the Windham Town Band will perform from 7:30-9:00 p.m. on the Tennis Courts….bring your chair or blanket and settle in for a wonderful show. Following their performance the FIREWORKS display will end the day.


Donations are gladly accepted for the Old Home Day  event, checks may be made payable to the Pittsfield Old Home Day Fund and mailed to Louie Houle, 42 Dowboro Rd., Pittsfield. Thank you to all for your continued support of this great community event.


If anyone would like to help out at Old Home Day or at the Reunion, please contact either Louie Houle 435-6398 or Andi Riel at 435-6346.

 


Obituaries


 

Betty E. Chase
(1931-2010)


Pittsfield, NH - Betty Chase, 78, passed away on Tuesday at Concord Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Chambersburg, PA on Dec. 17th, 1931, to George and Sarah Geedy, one of ten children. She later moved to Maryland, where she started a family, and a life filled with unique experiences that will be treasured by her family and friends in the years to come.


Betty worked as a waitress, and later owner of many bars and restaurants, before moving to New Hampshire in the early-1970s. She moved around between several locations, before finally settling in Pittsfield. She kept busy during her retirement by working at Rick’s Sport Shop with her husband Reynold.


In her later years, Betty enjoyed the comforts of her home, being surrounded by family and friends, tending to her four cats, and watching professional wrestling on television.


She is predeceased by her husband Reynold Chase of Pittsfield, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by two sons, Benjamin Neil of Baltimore, Md., Rick Chase of Center Barnstead, NH, three stepchildren, Pamela Scaggs of Maryland, Darryl Chase of NH and Darren Chase of Florida, as well as Reynold Chase of Pittsfield, NH, a grandson whom she considered a son, four brothers and sisters, Mary Giles, George Geedy, Kenneth Geedy, and William Geedy, 12 grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.


Funeral arrangements were provided by Still Oaks Funeral Home of Epsom, NH.


Urn burial and graveside services were held Saturday, June 26, 2010, at 11am at the Floral Park Cemetery, Pittsfield, NH.


A reception followed at Dominick’s Restaurant in Chichester.

 

Memorial donations may be made to Concord Hospital, the Office of Philanthropy, Concord Hospital Trust, 250 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301.

 


 

John A. Mitchell


Pittsfield - John A. Mitchell, 58, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Hospice House.


He was born Oct. 8, 1951, in Concord, the son of John A. and Frances C. (Clark) Mitchell.


He was employed with the Loudon Country Club as a groundskeeper. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and canoeing. He also enjoyed the mountains and lakes. John touched everyone he met with his laughter and humor. He will be missed by all.


He was predeceased by his father, John Mitchell, and sister, Judy Mitchell.


Members of the surviving family include his wife, Bonnie Patten-Mitchell, of Pittsfield; his two sons, Joshua Mitchell of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Noah Mitchell of St. Petersburg, Fla.; his mother, Frances Mitchell of New Port Richey, Fla.; one sister, Janice Hague and her husband, Bob, of New Port Richey; and five grandchildren.


Service will be private.


Memorial donations may be made to Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Hospice House, 250 Pleasant St., Concord 03301.


Cain & Janosz Funeral Home, 74 Brook St., Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.
For more information, go to cainjanoszfuneralhome.com.

 


 

Lesima L. Clark


Lesima L. (Bouchard) Clark, 95, of 13 Blake St. died at home June 20th following a brief illness. She was born in Pittsfield, the daughter of Leo and Delia Bouchard and had lived here all her life.


She was the widow of Henry A.  Clark who died in 1979 and she helped run the family business, Henry Clark’s Repairs for many years.


She is survived by 3 daughters, Elaine E. Wallace and Barbara L.  Clement both of Pittsfield, and Ellen L. Chase of Alton; 12 grand- children; and several great and great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.


She was predeceased by a close sister, Delia Swain.


Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at the Perkins and Pollard Funeral  Home.


The Rev. Henry Frost, Pastor of the Loudon Center Free Will Baptist Church officiated.


Burial followed in the Floral Park Cemetery.


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

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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