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Pittsfield NH News

June 1, 2011

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It is time once again to pick Pittsfield’s Citizen of the Year.  Please submit the name of your nominee and the reasons he/she should be named Citizen of the Year to:  Citizen of the Year, PO Box 173, Pittsfield, NH 03263.

Deadline for nominations is June 15th.

School Lunch Menus
June 6 - June 10, 2011

PES
Monday - Fish sticks, fries, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Ham and cheese sandwich, chips, veggie, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Ravioli, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Chicken fajitas, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, fruit, milk.
Friday - Pizza, veggie, dessert, milk.

PMHS
Monday - Pizza, veggies, fruit, and milk.
Tuesday - Meatball sub, roll, cheese, cold veggies, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Chicken wraps, cheese, lettuce, tomato, baked dessert, milk.
Thursday - BBQ pork rib, roll, veggies, fruit, milk.
Friday - Field Day - Cook Out

Exciting News From PMHS

Pittsfield Middle High School will be hosting their Spring Semester Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) Celebration Night on Monday, June 16, 2011. Students who have been engaged in ELO Job Shadow experiences will be presenting their final projects and providing the audience with a presentation detailing their particular learning adventures.

The community is cordially invited to attend this event with the students, their community partners, highly qualified teachers, family, and friends to celebrate the students’ learning and share in the excitement of their experience.

Please mark your calendars and plan on attending this exciting event at PMHS in the Lecture Hall. We hope to see you there.

Please call Sheila Ward at 435-6701 X1117 if you have any questions. See you then.

National Association Of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger! Event
Collects Nearly 7 Tons Of Food

Fifteen local food pantries and social service agencies were the recipients of non-perishable food as a result of Merrimack County’s 18th annual Stamp Out Hunger! event, held May 14th.   Each year, nearly 7 tons of food is collected and distributed locally through this collaborative effort of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Granite United Way-Merrimack County Region and the Capital Region Food Program.
Recipient agencies  included:  Blueberry Express Daycare, Boscawen; Congregational Church Food Pantry; Centerpoint Food Pantry; Chichester Food Pantry; Concord Human Services; First Congregational Church; Friends of Forgotten Children;  Gospel Light Church of God; Immaculate Conception Church; Loudon Food Pantry; Merrimack Valley Daycare; Salvation Army; St. John’s – St. Vincent DePaul Society; St. Paul’s Church – St. Vincent DePaul Society; and St. Peter’s Church – St. Vincent DePaul Society.

The following local businesses and individuals generously supported the day’s efforts: New Hampshire Distributors, Coca-Cola Bottling of the Lakes Region, Sal’s Just Pizza, Subway Sandwich (Epsom),  and Mostafa El-Sheriff, DMD.

Visit www.capitalregionfoodprogram.org for more information on how to organize a food drive, to donate and to volunteer, and to find a list of partner agencies supported by CRFP efforts.

The Capital Region Food Program, in association with social service agencies, area food pantries, and church groups, has been dedicated to the elimination of hunger in Greater Concord Area since 1974 through distribution of food to individuals and families.

On an annual basis, the CRFP distributes over 100 tons of food through two initiatives.  Thirty-five (35) tons of food is distributed through the Year Round Distribution Project which is held eleven times a year.

Sixty-five (65) tons of food is distributed through the program’s Holiday Food Basket Project, held in partnership with the New Hampshire Army National Guard each December.

Village Players To Hold Open Auditions For Little Shop Of Horrors June 5 & 6

Directors Jay Sydow and Meggin Dail along with Musical Director Keith Bellanger are looking for some talented human beings, Skid Row scumbags, a Greek Chorus trio and some animated vegetation to audition for one of the creepiest, funniest cult-musicals of our time, Little Shop Of Horrors.

Young and old are invited to strut their stuff in order to fill the roles of: Audrey-the 20-30-something, mis-guided heroine of our story; Seymour-another 20-30-something love-struck botanist; Chiffon, Crystal and Ronnette-the ladies of the Greek Chorus; street urchins of Skid Row and three very prominent roles (the directors are not looking for a specific age or look, just a lot of talent and the ability to work and sing very well together)Mr. Mushnik-50-something owner of the Little Shop who has a definite Jewish/ New York accent. “He seldom smiles and he often sweats.” Orin, Bernstein, Snip, Luce (and everyone else) - there is the part of the Dentist, Audrey’s sadistic boyfriend and also the radio announcer, Wino#2, Snip, Snip, Mrs. (that’s right, Mrs.) Luce and so on...Audrey II - the one inside the plant, very physical role that takes puppetry skill and a lot of energy. The Voice - the voice of Audrey II; this person is separate from the person inside the plant. “Think of the Voice as a street-smart, funky, conniving villain” whose voice is a cross between Barry White and Wolfman Jack. Skid Row Derelict(s) - as many or as few as we choose. The idea here is to make the audience uncomfortable, you’re everywhere and you’re yucky. You appear in the first number and a few times throughout and we also get to use you as the set crew, these are really great roles.

Now that we’ve planted the seeds and cultivated your interest, we’d love to see you blossom on-stage with an awesome audition. You’ll be singing from the show, reading from the script, working against others to see your chemistry and blowing us away with an audition that shows us that you REALLY want a part. So come to the Glendon Street Theatre on Sunday, June 5 at 2pm or on Monday, June 6 at 7pm and transport us to Somewhere That’s Green.

Also anyone interested in working on the production staff is encouraged to come to auditions.

What’s Happening at PYW?
Submitted By Paula Driscoll

The Pittsfield Youth Workshop is currently finalizing the 2011 summer schedule. We are planning a summer filled with fun and exciting trips. Just for example: York’s Wild Kingdom, Canobie Lake Park, Kayaking, Deep Sea Fishing, a Fisher Cats and Red Sox game, Water Country, Chucksters, a hike to a mica mine and eight weeks of Outdoor Rock Climbing just to name a few. We will also be continuing a Wise Guys boy’s group, a Full of Ourselves girl’s group, and we have several biking trips planned.
PYW’s drop-in center will be open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2-6 pm, unless otherwise noted, during the summer. On some Friday afternoons, PYW will hold special activities, including Boys Only and Girls Only afternoons. 

On Tuesday, June 9th, PYW will be holding an Open House from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for new youth and parents to check out the Drop-In Center, and for everyone to sign up for summer trips and/or activities. Although this will not be the only time to sign up, we are suggesting that everyone who is interested in the summer programs stop by. Some trips fill-up fast! PYW trips and activities are open to youth in grades six and up (that means youth who just finished 5th grade), from Pittsfield and the surrounding towns. There are a lot of great opportunities this summer and we can’t wait to get started.

Please feel free to contact Paula Driscoll or Zach Powers with any questions, to make a donation or to sponsor a youth at 435-8272 or at [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out our website at www.pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org for all upcoming events or activities.

Letter To The Editor

To our Legislative body of the citizens of New Hampshire:

 
I have not the time nor the energy to do more than list my recommendations in a letter to the Editor.

1. Allow medical marijuana to people who want to legally acquire it.  The rest of us will get it the old fashioned way.

2. Don’t make a law that says I have to show an ID to vote.  I only use an ID card to drive.  The cops own the roads.  I bank locally, I’m not sure I’ll ever fly again; I live my life not required to have “my papers in order.”  My town does a superb job with the voting, in 20 years of voting, I attest there has been only the best behavior inside the town hall and acceptable behavior outside.  One thing in common, we all respect the  integrity of the vote, to settle our differences.

3. On the State budget, I like the idea of across the board cuts in figuring somewhere between 10 and 20%. Keep the new registration fee.  Pave the roads.  Try not to screw anybody from their promised retirement.  Do not increase the amount sent to our schools.

I feel that the State pays enough.  If the towns vote to increase their school budget, they deserve the bill.  I do appreciate all the different ideas from our legislators.

It’s a lot to think about.  I’m hoping for the best.

Respectfully,
Dan Schroth Piermarocchi

Letter To The Editor

Dear Pittsfield Taxpayer:
Being an elected official is rewarding, challenging and there always seems to be someone who feels that their methods are better than yours.  This year my biggest challenge is deciding between what the Town wants and what the Town needs.  Revenues are slowly trickling in; there have been an abundance of abatements. With soaring gas and oil prices who can predict exactly where the economy is headed?  For the past three years the Town’s budget has finalized under expended.  This is due to many reasons but most importantly it relates to sound management decisions of your money.  As an elected official I am obligated to provide services to all the citizens of Pittsfield while maintaining the health and welfare of the public. 

At March Town Meeting the Budget Committee did not recommend specific reductions within the department’s budgeted lines.   Instead they voted to approve bottom line cuts to certain departments and leave it up to the Select Board to decide what should be funded.  With this action being voted on and approved at town meeting, that meant it was time to determine what services could and could not be provided.  With recommendation from Department heads and the Town Administrator I carefully reviewed all my options.  The actions that I have taken were not only responsible they also provide for uninterrupted emergency services to the taxpayers while allowing us to stay within our budget.

Expendable Trust funds are being used for exactly what they were intended.  These accounts are monitored and by law can only be used for specifically what the Warrant Article allows.

To some it may resemble a misapplication of funds and to others I am doing just what they elected me to do.  Serve all the citizens of the town while making well-balanced fiscal decisions.

Denise Morin

NHTI’s Spring 2011 Dean’s List

The following area students have been named to the Spring 2011 Dean’s List at NHTI, Concord’s Community College, in recognition of their academic achievement during the Fall 2010 term. In order with AGPA of 3.3 or higher:

Barnstead
Bethany DeBenedictis, Joshua Hough, Kerry Spongberg, Maria Vieira.

Chichester
Benjamin Demers, Laura Downey, Nicole Mason, Krystina Sharrer, Christian Williams.

Gilmanton
Benjamin Hubbard, Brandon Gordon.

Pittsfield
Harmony Elliott, Bruce Glazier, Kelley Hussey, Darcy Kendall, Harmony McCall, Benjamin Rider, Brendon Ward.

The Fourth Annual Mark Jarvis Memorial Scholarship

Golf Tournament Announced

The Fourth Annual Mark Jarvis Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held at Nippo Lake Golf Club in Barrington, New Hampshire, on Friday, June 24, 2011. 

It begins at 8:00 am with a shotgun start. Registration and a continental breakfast will be held 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 an autographed Red Sox baseball, tickets to a Manchester Monarchs game, and many other items on our Silent Auction table.

After Mark Jarvis’ unexpected death in September of 2007, Mark’s family, friends and co-workers wanted to keep his memory and dedication to youth and community alive by sponsoring a scholarship program in his name.  Mark always believed in those who had to work a little harder to rise to the top. The scholarship committee is keeping Mark’s spirit alive by honoring students who persevere and need a little extra to achieve their educational goals. “We are hoping to keep Mark’s spirit alive by honoring students who persevere,” said Mark’s wife Terry Jarvis, one of the organizers of this event.

The scholarship is given in honor of Mark Jarvis, former Director of Special Education and Student Services, and Vice Principal at Pittsfield Middle High School, who spent over 30 years in the Pittsfield, New Hampshire school system.  Mark was also extremely active in community events in the Alton and New Durham area.  He was an EMT and firefighter for over 28 years, a long-time member and chairman of the New Durham Parks and Recreation where he was instrumental in establishing baseball fields and a town beach. He was acclaimed as Citizen of the Year in New Durham, and was a member of the Budget Committee for many years.  Mark was also active as an Odyssey of the Mind/Destination Imagination Judge for many years, and, in his younger years, was active in the Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Order of the Arrow.

 
Even with last year’s poor economy, the tournament had a field of over 50 golfers and raised several thousand dollars for the scholarship fund.  Since its inception, the golf tournament has funded four $1,000 scholarships presented to Pittsfield High School seniors who were accepted at two- or four-year post-secondary institutions to pursue a degree leading to a career in the education profession.  These scholarships are based on Pittsfield High School students’ initiative and success in working with children and youth; demonstration of their personal qualities that would lead to success in the education profession; and their dedication to pursuing a degree and career in the field.

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

Museum Passes for Josiah Carpenter Library Patrons

The Friends of the Josiah Carpenter Library have purchased passes and discounted passes for the patrons of Josiah Carpenter Library.  The passes are for the following four New Hampshire Museums: the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, the Currier Museum of Art,  the Manchester Historical Association (the Millyard) and the New Hampshire Historical Society.

The pass to the New Hampshire Children’s Museum in Dover is a reduced admission of 50% off each regular price admission per person for up to four people per day.  Information about the museum can be found at www.childrensmuseum.org.

For the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, each pass will provide a free general admission for up to 2 adults (18 years and older), children 17 years of age and younger are always free. The Josiah Carpenter Library has two passes.   Information about the museum can be found at www.currier.org.

The Manchester Association Library Membership pass is valid for up to 4 (adult/children) admission tickets at either the Millyard Museum or the Research Center in Manchester.  Information about the museum can be found at www.manchesterhistoric.org.

The New Hampshire Historical Society pass for the museum located in Concord  admits 4 adults or two adults with their children or grandchildren. Children under 6 are free.  Information about the museum can be found at www.nhhistory.org.

A current library card for the Josiah Carpenter Library is necessary to use these library passes. Please phone the library (435-8406) or come into the library to reserve the museum passes.

Josiah Carpenter Library 41 Main Street, Pittsfield, NH  03263, (603) 435-8406, www.josiahcarpenterlibrary.org, [email protected]

Josiah Carpenter Library Delivers!

Do you like to read?  Do you live in Pittsfield, New Hampshire?  Do you get meals on wheels deliveries?

If you answered yes to the three questions above, you are invited to sign up for book delivery with your meals on wheels delivery.

Delivery and return of library materials courtesy of meals on wheels.

Return date of borrowed materials tailored to individual needs.

CALL 435-8406 Josiah Carpenter Library, to sign up.