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Pittsfield NH News

September 12, 2012

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Those Celebrating Birthdays are: September 12, Kate Vogt, Anne Ruth Dunne, Heidi Hillsgrove, Christopher Lee Briggs, II;

 

September 13, Ian Pollard, Loretta Suchomski; September 15, Jane Adams; September 16, Mary Zahn, Tara Ash; September 17, June Valentyn; September 18, Pat Alexander, Joseph Suchomski.

 

A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!

 



Celebrating Anniversaries are: September 13, John and Anne Shaver, Sr.


Just A Reminder

The Historical Society will be inducting George E. Freese, Jr. into Pittsfield’s Hall of Fame on Thursday evening, September 13 at 7:00 pm. Everyone is invited to join us in honoring one of Pittsfield’s most illustrious citizens in our headquarters on Elm Street.


School Lunch Menus
September 17 - September 21, 2012

PES
Monday
New Englander
Homemade shepherd’s pie, warm baked roll, veggie sticks, fresh orange wedges

Tuesday

Kansas City BBQ
BBQ pulled pork on wheat bun, roasted local garlic potatoes, Kansas City slaw, watermelon wedge

Wednesday

Italian Street Fest
Luigi’s pasta bowl, homemade meat sauce or marinara, garlic bread, steamed fresh broccoli, fruit pandowdy

Thursday

Mexican Independence Day
Chicken taco boat, lettuce, tomatoes, black bean salad, Spanish rice, baked pears

Friday

Fresh Picks Pizza
Cheese pizza, carrots sticks with ranch dip, fresh Mac apple

PMHS

Monday
Country Spirit
Shepherd’s Pie with mashed potatoes, carrot coins, wheat roll, fruit medley

Tuesday

Kansas City BBQ
BBQ pulled pork on a wheat bun, ranch hand beans, Kansas City slaw, honey wheat roll, watermelon

Wednesday

Italian Street Fest
Spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, garlic bread, crisp caesar salad, fresh assorted fruit

Thursday

Home Cooked Comfort
Roast turkey and apple stuffing, smashed potatoes with gravy, roasted squash, honey wheat roll, fresh melon

Friday

Wok n’ Noodle
Spicy chicken stir fry, sesame noodles, Asian veggies with bok choy, dinner roll, pineapple chunks


Letter

Thank you Pittsfield School Board, Dr. Freeman,  Doug Kilmister and anyone else who helped with these projects.

I wanted to reach out to share this with the Town of Pittsfield. I went to the elementary school today and had to ring the bell to be let in. I was so amazed at how quickly this project (the security system) was completed. I know that this project took a lot of time and hard work.


I am not just speaking for myself, but many parents; we appreciate all of the work everyone has put into making the school a safer place for our children.


In one year I have seen some amazing changes to our school district. I have seen the board, principal, and superintendent work very hard, as well as listen, to the parents’ concerns and work to change things. These changes are incredible, the sex offender policy, the security system, the lunches going from 15 minutes to 25 minutes and the new pick-up policy. Wow.


I would like to say on behalf of myself and a bunch of other parents, thank you, thank you, thank you. You have all shown how much you care about the safety of the children. Your hard work is very appreciated. Please keep up the great work, you have changed things not only for our children, but for all of the future children in Pittsfield as well.


Cara Peterson



TOPS News
Submitted By Terrie Azotea

Well, finally the Green Beans scored some points this past week at TOPS. So, Kudos to the Green Beans. We are running a contest “The Green Beans” against “The Peaches” and it consists of a week to week check in with food journals, exercise, water intake and weigh in. Stick with it everyone and I am anxious to see the weigh loss at the end.

We would like to welcome a new member who has joined us. Good luck on your weight loss. We always love to see new faces.


We had Royalty this past week with pins handed out for their 10 pounds weight loss. Three members got them. Congratulations to you all! Also, we had flowers handed out and it’s always nice to be noticed for our hard work. Kudos to Janis for being the best loser.


We talked about our Fall Rally coming up in October, which should be a good day. We need to remember to bring in our wrapped gift for the Auction on the 25th.


The days are getting shorter and it’s getting dark earlier, so get out and get that walking in before we no longer have the light.


If anyone is interested in meeting new people and needs help with losing weight, come see us on Tuesday nights at the St. Stephen’s Church on Main Street in Pittsfield at 5:30 pm for weigh in and at 6:30 pm for our meeting.


Any questions please call Laurel Tiede at 269-8721 or Pat Smith at 435-5333.


“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” (Ralph Waldo Emerson).


Hope everyone has a good week and see you lighter next week!



What’s Up at PYW?
Submitted By Paula Martel,
PYW Program Director

How did the summer come and go so quickly? It’s September and the youth are back in school and we are back to our fall schedule. During the summer months, the Pittsfield Youth Workshop (PYW), despite the tons of hot, humid days, had an amazing fun filled summer.

PYW offered a total of 22 trips this summer. Most of our excursions were on Tuesdays and Thursdays, along with Drop-In on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There was a “Full of Ourselves” girls group on Mondays, a mountain bike group every other Friday, and any free time in July was used to plan, and make a float for Old Home Day. There was also time for cooking, making homemade ice cream, tie-dye anything, tournaments, and lots of games and activities.


Our first official trip for the summer was to Hilltop Fun Center. Go-carts and Laser tag was the main attraction for most of the youth. The driving range was a new experience for most of the youth, with balls flying everywhere. I was surprised at how many of them hit it past the 150 foot mark.


A week later we were off to a Red Sox game. I know the Sox are not having a great year, but the youth enjoy so much more than the game itself; the ride through Boston, Fenway Park, the food, all the fans, and most of all the Wave! It took awhile to get going but once it did it went around the park 6 times!


Next, a group of youth loaded up in the van for a day of rides - meaning roller coasters, roller coasters, and more roller coasters at Six Flags NE! Almost all the youth rode on the new ride Goliath. It climbs nearly 20 stories then free-falls and races at 65 mph through titanic twists and colossal loops. We would shoot up another tower then do it all again backwards, not my favorite! The ride there was long but I think the youth would agree that it was worth it!


Swimming anyone? This year PYW and Drake Field Summer Program spent the day together at Liquid Planet Water Park. Many of the youth really enjoyed spending the day with other family members and/or friends that might not be old enough to come to PYW or were volunteering their time with the younger youth at the Parks Program. Crater Lake was where most of the youth spent a large portion of their day. They would run, jump and slide off a huge inflated raft/slide. Thanks Louise for inviting PYW!

Who doesn’t love a bear show? At Clark’s Trading Post we didn’t just get to see a bear show we got to try a Segway, ride on The White Mountain Central Railroad through an authentic covered bridge and into Wolfman’s territory. Browse museums filled with Americana, witness the extraordinary stunts of the Yandong Chinese Acrobatic Troupe and visited many unique shops.

For one of our last trips of the summer, the Boston Museum of Science, I was not able to go but the youth told me about the many exhibits and activities. They really seemed to like the Electricity show and seeing a film in the Mugar Omni Theater: the world’s largest film format is projected onto a five-story-tall Imax Dome screen. They said it felt like it was wrapped around them with larger-than-life images.


Throughout the summer we also offered two four-week sessions of outdoor rock climbing. For the first session we had 13 youth sign-up to test their skills at something new or to just continue expanding their climbing knowledge. During the second session many of the youth continued to climb with us and wanted something a little more challenging. We decided for the last climb of the summer to take our more experienced climbers to do a 135 foot rappel. While on our way to the rappel site we encountered a nest of yellow jackets. Yeah, a few stings and we had to find an alternate route but the youth were determined to complete the day as planned. And that they did with everyone completing the day with an event filled success story!


There is nothing boring or uneventful at PYW and I would not have it any other way. We would like to thank everyone who participated, volunteered, and supported us during another great summer!  If you would like to learn more about the trips that PYW offers during the summer and school year please call Paula or Zach at 435-8272 or stop by to see what we are up to. We offer great opportunities, trips and activities for the youth to do year round.



Obituaries


Edmond J. “Bud” Stapleton

Edmond J. “Bud” Stapleton, 90, died August 22, 2012 at University Hospital in Tamarac, Florida following a brief illness.

He was born in Bellows Falls, VT on July 18, 1922, the son of Edmond J. and Helen (O’Dell) Stapleton. He moved to Pittsfield, NH as an infant and was a graduate of Pittsfield High School, Class of 1940. He entered the US Army in July 1942 and served in the European Theater. He was honorably discharged in November 1945.

He was a 66-year member and past commander of Peterson-Cram Post #75 American Legion, Pittsfield.

Bud entered the US Postal Service in November 1948 and became a postal inspector in November 1954. He was domiciled in Clarksburg, WV, Silver Springs, MD, Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD. He retired in 1975.

He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Frances, his parents, and his brother, John. He is survived by his brother, Henry F. of Gilmanton, NH, and sisters, Mary C. Holmes of Concord, NH, and Pat Smith of Independence Township, NJ, a close friend, Evelyn Rosenberg of Tamarac, FL., and many nieces and nephews.

A mass of the resurrection was held at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Tamarac on August 27, 2012.


Richard David Jones

Richard David Jones, 62 of Webster Mills Rd., died September 5, at his home in Pittsfield.

Born in Melrose, MA May 3, 1950 son of the late Robert and Josephine (Richardson) Jones, he grew up in Arlington, MA, moved to Manchester NH in 1986, and moved to Pittsfield in 2010.

He was an avid antique car buff and had owned many over the years.

Survivors include: his wife Vivian Ann (Morse) Jones of Pittsfield, 5 sons - Richard Jr., of MA, Glen of Manchester, James of Manchester, David Konick of Pittsfield, Benjamin of Manchester, 2 daughters - Ann Marie Jones of NH, Melissa LaPorte of Ossipee, a step daughter Sherri Moore of Wolfeboro; 6 brothers - Edward, Robert, Tom, Paul, Chris and John, 6 sisters - Louise Lopes, Alice Tuff, Greta Jones, Helen White, Carole Barbuto and Jean McDonell.  He had 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by two brothers, Ralph and George.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 15, at 11 am at Faith Baptist Church, 53 Mammoth Road, Manchester.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Richard Jones Memorial Fund (9726097242) at TD Bank, to help pay for his expenses.

The Perkins and Pollard Funeral Home in Pittsfield are assisting the family with the arrangements.

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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