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Pittsfield NH News

July 11, 2012

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Those Celebrating Birthdays are: July 12, John Barksdale, Matthew Clattenburg; July 13, Dennis Volpe, Diane Burley; July 16, Larry Williams, Jr., Arlene Brown, John Rogers.

 

A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!

 


 

Celebrating Anniversaries are: July 17, Paul and Bev Murdough

 

Best Wishes!

 


 

Congratulations to Erika Macaione who was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2012 semester at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. She is majoring in the BS Business Administration - 3 Year Program.

 

To be eligible for this honor, a student must compile an academic grade point average of 3.0-3.49.

 


 

Congratulations to Matthew Abbott who was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2012 semester at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. He is majoring in BS in Operations and Project Management.

 

To be eligible for this honor, a student must compile an academic grade point average of 3.0-3.49.

 


 

Reminder

 

Larck Family Missions Community Outreach "Feeding the need spiritually and physically" is providing breakfast and message of God’s word at Park Street Church, Pittsfield, from 7:30 - 9:00 am; dinner and message of God’s work at Light House Church, Pittsfield, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. All is free, love offerings/donations are acceptable. Meeting every Saturday except the last of the month. For more information contact Dennis at 724-8883.

 


 

"Dream Big! Read !" And "Own The Night!" At Josiah Carpenter Library

 

It is not too late to register for the 2012 Summer Reading program at the Josiah Carpenter Library. Registration began June 1st, "Dream Big, Read!" and "Own the Night!" Programs start July 12th. Call or stop by the Library to register.

 

There is still room for more in "Dream Big! Read!" – for school age children and "Own The Night!" for Teens. Children (Dream Big!) will meet for 6 consecutive weeks from July 12 – August 16 on Thursdays at 10:30 am. The Teens will have a drop-in activity available on Thursdays between 4:00 and 7:00 pm and Teen programs will collaborate themed activities with Josiah Book Worms, Jay Cee Ell Teen Writer’s, JCL Teen Game Night "Mind Games" and Teen Movie Night at the Library.

 

Nanny Rosebud and Friends will present Bedtime Stories on July 13th at 6:30 pm. Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal. Josiah Book Worms Spin Fairy Tale and Jay Cee Ell Writers will tell tales they have written. Cookies and milk will be served at 7:00 pm.

 

At 7:30 pm, on Friday the 13th, the Teens "Own the Night!" as the group of young storytellers, get the evening of games and activities started with their own "Tales for Teens."

 

2012 Summer Reading Program only lasts for six short weeks. Register now. You won’t want to miss a minute!

 


 

Letter

 

On Tuesday, June 26th I came home to find a "Civil Forfeiture Notice" on my door. Apparently my dog tax was a month and a half late.

 

My thought is this: If the town has enough money in the budget to pay Ms. Taylor to Hand Deliver these notices, then they certainly don’t need my $6.50 dog tax or $25 per dog Civil forfeiture (extortion money).

 

When I tried to pay my dog tax on Friday the 29th, I was told by the Town Clerk that she couldn’t accept my payment because the extortion had not yet been paid! A call left to Ms. Taylor went unanswered. Let’s call the "Animal Control Officer" by what she really is; just another revenue collector.

 

Maybe I should just let the bank have my home, quit my job, and go on welfare!

 

Signed, a very pissed-off Pittsfield taxpayer of almost 30 years,

 

Donald Morse

 


 

Names Being Taken For War Memorial In Dustin Park

 

Submitted By Merrill Vaughan, Commander American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75

The American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 is now taking names that will be on the War Memorial in Dustin Park on Main Street, Pittsfield.

 

There are only three requirements to be met to have one’s name on the Wall:

 

1) The individual entered into the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001

 

2) The individual must have been a resident of Pittsfield at time of entry into the Armed Forces. (Must show proof of this requirement.)

 

3) An application must be filled out prior to submission of the name of the individual.

 

Incomplete information or missing documentation will result in delay of the American Legion Peterson-Cram Post Executive Committee.

 

Contact the Post Commander Merrill Vaughan at 435-5207 or by email at [email protected] for the form or if you have any questions.

 

The names of those who qualified will be engraved on the right hand panel and it is planned to have the initial names dedicated on November 11, 2012.

 

"Once again, young men and women have responded to the call to join the armed forces in time of peril," Post Commander Vaughan said. He also stated that this is a fitting tribute to the sacrifice that our "young men and women make every hour of every day no matter where they serve; this is for them."

 

The American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 is the only Veterans Service Organization in Pittsfield and is thus inherently responsible for the monument and to ensure our sons and daughters responded to our nation’s call to serve in unpredictable times.

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

I am running for the Executive Council in District 4 because our elected leaders aren’t representing our communities’ best interests.

 

The debate in Concord the past two years was dominated by an ideological agenda that most Granite Staters do not support. The Executive Council chose to block funding for critical health services to thousands of New Hampshire families and pull the plug on developing plans for passenger rail. Those votes are indefensible and hurt the health and economic well being of our state.

 

Governor John Lynch has led us with thoughtful resolve for the past eight years. We need more leaders like him in Concord and I’ll proudly carry on his tradition of working in a bipartisan fashion toward practical solutions. As your councilor, I’ll focus on growing our economy, investing in our communities, and standing up for working families.

 

I believe I have the background and skills to be an effective councilor for the district. As the fourth generation owner of my family’s restaurant—the Puritan Backroom in Manchester—I know what it takes to operate a successful business that adds value to our community. As a two-term state Representative, I served our state with pride. As a two-term Hillsborough County Treasurer, I returned more than $5 million to taxpayers by making smart investments.

 

The people of New Hampshire deserve practical, common sense leadership, and I pledge to put the people’s business ahead of partisan politics. I look forward to speaking with you about my campaign and, if elected, will always have an open door.

 

I encourage you to visit my website at www.pappas2012.com and join the conversation about how we can work together to do what’s right for New Hampshire.

 

Sincerely,

Chris Pappas

Candidate for Executive Council, District 4

District 4 is made up of Allenstown, Auburn, Barrington, Bedford, Bow, Candia, Chichester, Deerfield, Epsom, Goffstown, Hooksett, Lee, Londonderry, Loudon, Northwood, Nottingham, Pembroke, Pittsfield, and the city of Manchester.

 


 

Letter

 

As summer heats up and people look for relief of the hot weather here are a few things to remember:

 

• When using an Air Condition, plug the appliance directly into a wall outlet, never use an extension cord

 

• Make sure the electrical outlet can handle the load of an A/C with other items plugged into that circuit

 

• To avoid damage to the building follow manufactures recommendations for installation

 

With the hot weather many people forget about their heating system. Remember that it is never too early to have your heating system serviced; in fact summer is usually slower for these technicians and now is the best time to schedule your cleaning.

 

Respectfully,

Lt. Nicholas Abell

Pittsfield Fire Dept.

 


 

"Time For A Change" Luncheon

 

You and your friends are invited to a luncheon sponsored by the Concord Christian Women’s Connection and Stonecroft Ministries on Thursday, July 12th, from 11:30 to 1:30, at The Red Blazer Restaurant & Pub, 72 Manchester Street, Concord, NH.

 

The cost of the luncheon is $15.00 inclusive. The special feature is Roxie DeCato, Avon Representative, "Look Who’s Calling." Guest speaker, Trinket Amaliksen’s message is entitled ‘Seeking Perfection in the Real World.’

 

Reservations are required by February 27th, cancellations are also required. Call Wendy at 485-7446 or Barbara at 798-5976.

 

Stonecroft Ministries is a non-profit ministry. For more information visit www.Stonecroft.org.

 


 

Chrysanthemum Sale

 

The Pittsfield Beautification Committee will be having a Plant and Bake Sale on August 18, 2012, at the Aranosian Lot, across from Rite Aid, from 8 am - 12 pm.

 

A variety of home-baked goods will be for sale, as well as chrysanthemums, locally grown at Osborne Farms of Loudon. An assortment of colors will be available in 6"($5) and 10"($9) pots.

 

For more information, or to pre-order at a discount, visit the Committee’s website at www.pittsfield-nh.com/government/beautification/index.htm. Proceeds from this sale will go to fund the replacement of the Washington House Lot garden.

 

Thank you for supporting our volunteer organization in their efforts to beautify Pittsfield !

 


 

A Couple Of Unusual Leading Ladies On Stage In Wolfeboro Village Players Production Opens July 27

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The cast of Leading Ladies at the Village Players Theater in Wolfeboro includes, front row (l to r), Victoria Neal, Christian Boudman, Rick Tessari and Meggin Dail and back row (l to r), Eric Martin, Mike Hobson, Willie Mork and Russ Ellis. The show opens July 27.

Michael Wilfert – Courtesy Photo

 

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Christian Boudman as Stephanie and Victoria Neal as Audrey share a scene on stage as the Village Players prepare for the upcoming production of Leading Ladies.

Michael Wilfert – Courtesy Photo

 

Christian Boudman and Rick Tessari are both talented actors. Both have appeared on stage in numerous Village Players productions in a wide variety of roles. So the directions that Michael Wilkes provides them at a recent rehearsal for the comedy Leading Ladies is a bit out there. Wilkes, who is stepping into the role of director for the summer production at the Wolfeboro theater, is urging Tessari and Boudman to be bad actors. Of course, it’s all part of the roles the two are playing, not a commentary on their acting talents.

 

Tessari plays Leo and Boudman plays Jack, a couple of down-on-their-luck Shakespearean actors who find themselves in an unusual situation in the small town of York, Pa.

 

The scene the two actors are rehearsing when Wilkes makes his call for them to be "melodramatic" takes place at a Moose Lodge in Pennsylvania, as the two English actors attempt to impress the crowd with various scenes from Shakespeare, all melded together into one big pile.

 

"You want to see why they are doing the Moose Lodge circuit," Wilkes tells his lead actors. Needless to say, their production falls on disappointed eyes and ears in the Moose Lodge and the two find themselves in dire straits as they make their way out of town.

 

Leading Ladies was written by Ken Ludwig, who has earned rave reviews for Moon Over Buffalo and Lend Me A Tenor. The story finds Leo and Jack stumbling into the role of a lifetime, if only they can pull it off.

 

As the English duo prepares to leave town on the train after their most recent Moose Lodge circuit disaster, they read a story in the local paper about a wealthy elderly woman in nearby York, Pa. who is in search of her long lost English relatives, Max and Steve. Leo thinks this is the perfect opportunity to cash in on their acting talents, posing as the nephews with the chance to walk away with a million dollars.

 

A chance encounter with a roller-skating waitress from York named Audrey (Victoria Neal) on the train gets the ball rolling. Audrey tells the pair that the elderly woman, Florence (Willie Mork) had passed on and the two English gentlemen are excited to think the plan could go off swimmingly. That is, of course, until Audrey tells them that Max and Steve aren’t actually men, but rather women, Maxine and Stephanie.

 

From there, the story takes off, as Jack and Leo make their way to York, posing as Maxine and Stephanie, where they encounter an assortment of characters, including the presumed-dead Florence, who is decidedly alive. Florence’s niece, Meg, (Meggin Dail) and her fiancé Duncan, the local minister (Russ Ellis), Audrey’s boyfriend Butch (Eric Martin) and his father, Doc, the town doctor (Mike Hobson) all play a part in the play as the action unfolds on the stage.

 

The air-conditioned Village Players Theater is located on Glendon Street in Wolfeboro. Leading Ladies will run on July 27 and 28 and Aug. 3 and 4 at 8 pm each night. There is also a matinee performance on Sunday, Aug. 5, at 2 pm.

 

More information and tickets are available by visiting www.village-players.com.

 

Running in conjunction with the show is the Leading Ladies of the Lake poster exhibit, featuring local women who are leaders in the community. Audience members will have a chance to vote on their favorite Leading Lady of the Lake during the show.

 


 

Pittsfield High School Fourth Quarter

Honor Roll

2011-2012

 

The following students earned honors for the fourth quarter at Pittsfield Middle High School.

 

Grade 12

Highest Honors

Coleen Corliss

 

Grade 12

Honors

Dominic Brooks, Julia Cole, Melodie Hudgens, Taylor Kiss, Kayleen Rojek, Adriaunna Towle, Kelsey Wrye

 

Grade 11

Highest Honors

Rebekah Adams,

 

Grade 11

High Honors

Sage Anthony, Ashley Pence, Aaron Vien

 

Grade 11

Honors

Emily Buchanan, Anna Colon-Pagan, Ashley Connor, Elizabeth Cyr, Ashleigh Garland, Denise Grattage, Travis Guest, Tim Laflamme, Aaron Manteau, Alyssa Moody, Justin Quigley, Jillian Towle

 

Grade 10

Highest Honors

Sarah Adams, Katrina Haynes

 

Grade 10

Honors

Victoria Averill, Joshua Michaud, Jossie Rowell, Tiffany Summerford, Maxwell Tuttle

 

Grade 9

Highest Honors

Ryan Marquis

 

Grade 9

High Honors

Gabrielle Bartlett, Morgan Corliss, Madison Johnson

 

Grade 9

Honors

Star Chagnon, Jianbiao Chen, Colby Clark, Jade Markham, Cameron Quigley, Garrett Strouth, Josaphine Towle, Kayla Vanslette, Adrianna Wells

 

Grade 8

Highest Honors

Colby Boudreau, Lucas Conway, Alison Wolfe

 

Grade 8

Highest Honors

Joey Cox, Chase Gaudette, Kyle Hamel, Keaton Heath, Howard Little-Simpson, Noah Manteau, Christopher Marcotte, Jordan Paggi, Jesse Slater

 

Grade 8

Honors

Zachary Bissonette, Marc Gagne, Cody Gauthier, Alex Lamere, Jacen Lemieux-Dickson, Bryce Rowell, Zachary Webster

 

Grade 7

Highest Honors

Savannah Godin, Hannah Joyce, Emily Little, Noah MacGlashing

 

Grade 7

High Honors

Gabe Anthony, Xenthios Cyr, Julie Dyer, Brienne Hill, Lindsey Massey, Jordyn Pinto, Nicholas Shaver

 

Grade 7

Honors

Kegan Brooks, Autumn Clark, Nicholas Connor, Dorothy Hardwick, Hannah Hernandez, Mehrin Hueston, Tyler Langevin-Darrah, Dylan Moody, Jamie Morasse, Samantha Nevins, Anitrea Provencher, Rebecca Richmond

 

Honorable Mention

Grade 12

Haley Beckman, Nicholas Farr, Paul Kennepohl III, Ernest Miner, Timothy Osborne, Ethan Smith, Jennifer Tyrell

 

Grade 11

Casey Beauregard, Janice Negron, Quinn Steeves

 

Grade 10

Christopher Farr, Stefani Gauthier, Austin Harrison, Katie Small

 

Grade 9

Quinn Boyce, Joshua Fraser, Jeremy Kennepohl, Matthew Marcotte, Jessica Massey, Anthony Rojek, Amanda Vanslette

 

Grade 8

Lucas Conway, Marc Gagne, Matt Kubat, Rebecca Maxfield, Erica Radzik

 

Grade 7

Tae’h Koehler, Samantha McCarey

 


 

F.B. Argue Recreation Area

 

Come down and check out the activities at the F.B. Argue Recreation Area. We have finished our first session of swim lessons. From 2:00- 3:00 we have some scheduled activities that include bingo on Monday and Thursday, duck hunt on Tuesday, water balloons on Wednesday, and sand castle building on Friday.

 

This year we will be open Monday - Saturday from 12:00 - 5:00 pm. Tuesday and Thursday nights we will stay open until 7:00 pm.

 

We are hoping to get more families to use the pool area on these nights and are considering having an adult volleyball and horseshoe time on one or more of those nights. All children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult during all of our hours. We will be offering two more sessions of swimming lessons the following weeks:

 

• July 30th - August 10th, 10:00 am - noon

• July 9th –July 20th (5:30 – 7:00 pm)

 

The daily admission for residents is $0.75 per child and $1.00 for adults or a family season pass can be bought for $40. Daily admission for non-residents is $1.00 per person. All persons entering the area will be expected to pay. Children under 5 years old will be admitted free with a paid adult. The cost for the swimming lessons for residents is $10 per child, not to exceed $30 per family. The cost for non-residents is $25 per child not to exceed $75.

 

In conjunction with the PMHS, we will be sponsoring BookWalk activities throughout the summer. These activities will begin on Thursday, July 12 with a cloth poster making activity from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Plans are being finalized for there to be BookWalks set up at the recreation area with the book changing each week. This will involve walking from station to station to read a book. For more information, contact the recreation area or Mrs. Hatab at PMHS.

 


 

Suncook Valley Friday Night Paddlers

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On Friday 6 pm July 6th the Suncook Valley Friday Night Paddlers met for a paddle on Harvey Lake in Northwood NH. There were 5 kayaks and 1 canoe present. After a 90 minute paddles the group enjoyed snacks.

 

On Friday July 13 the group will meet at the boat ramp near the dam at Barnstead Parade. On July 20 they will meet at Bow Lake in Northwood.

 

For more details visit the group’s web site at www.huffnpuff.info.

 


Obituaries


 

Christopher A Carroll

 

Christopher A. Carroll, 53, of Cresent St. died July 5th at the Pleasant View Center in Concord following a 3 month illness. He was born in NY City, the son of John and Barbara (Wright) Carroll. He has lived in Pittsfield for the past 28 years. He was well known for repairing bicycles in the area. He is survived by his mother Barbara Hiltz of No. Attleboro, MA. A Brother, Donald Hiltz of Bellingham, MA. 2 sisters, Brenda Chace of Plainville, MA. and Carol Caldwell of No. Attleboro. Nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Robert Hiltz and a sister Rose Carol Harvey.

 

A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a future date and time. The Perkins & Pollard Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Log on to perkinsandpollard.com for an on line guest book.

 


 

Marian A. Freese

 

Marian, 88, affectionately known as Tinker, died at the Peabody Home in Franklin on July 2, 2012.

 

Born Rachel Marian Adams on March 24, 1924 to Sherman and Rachel (White) Adams. Tinker grew up in Lincoln with her sisters and brother, Jean, Sarah and Sam. She attended Lincoln Elementary; high school at Northfield School in Massachusetts, where she made life long friends and developed a love of music; and was a graduate of the Julliard School in New York.

 

She met her husband William Freese during a political event. She was a long time resident of Pittsfield, where she raised her children Thomas, Dana, Martha (Hussey) and Timothy and became involved in the Congregational Church and community. Tinker taught many area residents piano.

 

Her family will remember her for her love of family, music, the outdoors, and her many contributions to her community.

 

Tinker was predeceased by her husband in 1985, by sisters Jean Hallager, Sarah Adams and brother Sam Adams.

 

In addition to her children, Tinker is survived by four grandchildren.

 

There will be no calling hours. The family invites friends to a celebratory gathering Sunday, July 15, from 3 to 6 pm at Still Oaks, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway in Epsom.

 

In lieu of flowers a donation could be made to the Peabody Home, 24 Peabody Place, Franklin, NH 03235 or to a charity of ones choice.

 

For more information or to sign an on-line guestbook, please visit www.stilloaks.com

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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