Early Head Start is accepting applications for children under the
age of 3 and for prenatal women who would like to participate in the
program. Fun activities, information, support, and learning
experiences are provided through home visiting and playgroups. It
is free for income eligible families. For further information and
to jump start your child’s learning, please call 435-6611.
The 12th Annual PMHS Boys Basketball Holiday Fair is
Saturday Nov 22, from 9AM-2PM. We still have some spots available
for local crafters and exhibitors. If interested contact Jay Darrah
at 435-6701 or by email at
[email protected].
Pittsfield Parks And Rec Basketball Sign Ups Grades K-8th
Dates: October 28th
& 29th • 6-8 P.M
November 4th • 6-8 P.M
Location: Pittsfield
Elementary School
Any questions, please call Darrell Wages @ (603)340-0459
Park Street Baptist Church will be hosting our annual Missions
Conference Weekend, October 24-26. We welcome Lane and Karrie
Sanford and family, who have been serving with New Tribes Mission,
in Papua New Guinea for the past 9 years. Lane and Karrie serve on
a church planting team working among the Siar people, who are now
sending their own missionaries to surrounding people groups in PNG.
Lane will be showing a photo slideshow/video on Friday at 6:30 pm.
Lane will also be preaching on Sunday morning during the worship
service at 10:00am. All are welcome to join us!
Pittsfield High School class of 1954 held their 60th reunion at
Jitters in Pittsfield on October 4, 2014. An evening of
renewing acquaintances was the highlight. The various items drawn
as door prizes were lots of fun and everyone enjoyed viewing the
murals of Pittsfield decorating the walls of the restaurant.
Left to right - Back row: Marjorie Cotton Welch, Jean Graham Tate,
Dorothy Contois Mulkhey, Janice Corliss Sargent, Ann Cotton Carr,
David Osborne, Louis Eckhardt, Rodney Pearl, Michael Smith, Ed
Bartlett, Andrew Stearns Front row: Eleanor Moore Crabtree, Lee
Wheat Dawson, Priscilla Parsons Doyon, Louise Eckhardt Fallon, Lois
Dow Hutchinson.
Thank You From The Cast And Crew Of Cabaret For A Cure
The third annual Cabaret for a Cure was great success netting over
$2300.00 for the American Cancer Society. From sponsors like Darrah
Enterprises of Pittsfield; to donated raffle prizes from community
members and businesses; to passing the hat, the town of Pittsfield
has shown their support from beginning to end by supporting this
worthy cause. Thank you to everyone who attended, everyone who
donated prizes and everyone who supported the show with donations
even if they couldn’t be there. Special thanks to the Dorcas Guild
of the First Congregational Church, whose donated handmade quilt in
memory of Elsie Morse brought in $435.00; WOKQ and their donation of
a $200.00 Bose stereo system to the raffles; Granite State Natural
Foods and their donation of a $150.00 gift basket to the raffles;
The Suncook Valley Sun for promoting the Cabaret, Art Morse for his
unique auction and Renee Raymond for being the winning bid. Though
the money raised is impressive, the hearts we touched will hold
priceless memories.
Comedy Show
The Pittsfield Police Association proudly presents its annual Comedy
Show at the Dell Lea Country Club in Chichester, Saturday, November
22 at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30 for refreshments. Tickets, $15.00
each, are available from any Pittsfield Police Association member or
at the Pittsfield Police Station. The show is 21 and over and offers
hilarious adult comedy from three well-known comics, refreshments
and raffles as well as a cash bar. This is the one major fundraiser
that the Pittsfield Police Association does to help support
community organizations with sponsorships and financial aid.
Pittsfield Players South Pacific Flashback 1983
By Meggin Dail
Elsie Morse (right) not only
co-directed South Pacific in 1983
but also had the role of stage manager.
Co-director 1983, Roland Charron (far right) used scrims
(curtains that can be seen through with certain lighting effects) to
move the scene changes along. He is pictured here, left to right,
with Emile played by Glenn Josiah; Lt. Cable played by Dick Shaw;
and Helen Charron, in charge of Wardrobe.
The Pittsfield Players are having a flashback. The year is 1983 and
production has started on the Rogers and Hammerstein musical, South
Pacific. Auditions and Rehearsals have taken place at the Odd
Fellows Hall, third floor on Main Street in Pittsfield. The set has
been built and transported via pick up truck and manpower to Depot
Street where Arthur and Vaulien Dame have allowed rental of The
Scenic Theatre. The set mainly consists of canvas “flats” (aka walls
in theatre-speak) and backdrops plus a few props and furniture. A
temporary stage has been built out over the first few rows of seats
and another platform has been built out over the several seats to
the left for the orchestra “pit.” All of this will be taken down in
between the two weekends worth of performances because there will be
movies shown during the week. The cast gathers in Vaulien’s beauty
shop for make-up and the actors tromp through the alley to get to
the backstage door where the huge fans will blow oil heated hot air
over the shivering actresses in their grass skirts. Most likely
directors Roland Charron and Elsie Morse will not rest as the show
is given over to the stage manager, instead they will pace, they
will pay attention to every word said, every lyric sung and later
take pride in what they have brought to the audiences of Pittsfield.
Flash Forward 2014. The Scenic Theatre is one hundred years old this
year. The Pittsfield Players purchased it in 1991 and perform its
housekeeping tasks and upkeep, such as the painting of the historic
facade that just took place last week. The heat is now propane and
the actors get ready in the green room upstairs to later descend to
the backstage via the second means of egress that Globe provided us
to come up to NFPA code. Auditions and rehearsals take place in the
Scenic Theatre, home of The Pittsfield Players. The set is being
built with new innovations and the stage is a permanent fixture.
There are no more movies at the Scenic Theatre and the orchestra is
mainly contained in an electronic keyboard with a few accompanying
instruments. But some things don’t change. Most likely, director
Maye Hart will not rest, she will pace just as Roland did, and take
pride, just as Elsie did, as the Pittsfield Players bring South
Pacific to Pittsfield audiences once again.
The Pittsfield Players present South Pacific November
7, 8, 14 & 15 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, Novemer 9 at 2PM. Doors will be
open one hour prior to performances for refreshments and raffles.
Tickets, $17, will be available at
www.pittsfieldplayers.com, by calling
(603) 435-8852 to reserve or at the box office the afternoon,
evening of performances. Come reminisce with us.
Church Continues Anniversary Celebration With Open House
The First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield, is
celebrating its 225th Anniversary with an “Open House” Saturday,
November 1, 1-4 p.m. It will feature a self-guided tour of seven
stations including the stained glass windows and 1877 Ricker organ,
with docents in period dress at each. Enter through the main doors
in front of the church.
Thanks to Larry Berkson and the Pittsfield Historical Society,
historical artifacts will be on display including the Bible and top
hat of one of our 1789 founders, Col. John Cram. There are large
photographs of our various church buildings including the wooden
church that burned in 1876 to be shared. Also available will be
family friendly crafts and light refreshments. Plan to join in the
celebration!
Parking and wheelchair accessible entry are available at rear of
church. For more information, call the church office at 435-7471.
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Offers Circles Of Hope
And Healing Program For Children And Families
Concord Regional VNA is offering a free grief program for children
and their families “Circles of Hope and Healing” beginning Mondays,
November 3 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at Concord Boys & Girls Club, 55
Bradley Street in Concord.
This six-week support group helps build connections and offers
support to youth who are grieving the loss of a loved one. These
groups are offered to provide social connections and peer support –
Kid Connections (ages 6-12), Teen to Teen (ages 13-18), and Parent
to Parent (for parents of youth participants).
Pre-registration is required. For more information or
to register, call (603) 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 2828 or
e-mail
[email protected].
Peterson Cram Post 75 Pittsfield American Legion News
Submitted by Dan M. Ward, Post Commander
On Monday evening October 6th the monthly meeting of Post 75 was
convened at the Post Home with six members and a new Veteran, Josue
Roman present. Thank you Josue for taking the time to see what the
American Legion in Pittsfield is all about we look forward to having
you in our ranks.
Gerard Leduc, District 5 Commander and Todd Connor, District 5 Vice
Commander were also in attendance. Commander Leduc gave brief
remarks concerning Legion business at the Department (State) level.
As mentioned last month The Concord Home Depot store will be coming
to install the new bath room on the first floor of the Post. We
needed a plumber to be present and we have found one that is willing
to help. The bath room project will be going forward shortly.
Plans were reviewed concerning the Veterans Day Memorial Service
that will be held on Tuesday November 11th at 11:00 a.m. The public
is cordially invited to join all Veterans as we honor those who made
the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The Veterans Day Service
will be at the War monuments at Dustin Park on Main in Pittsfield.
We are looking to find a cabinet maker or finish carpenter to build
a display case for some very important WWI and WWII uniforms. If you
or someone you know may be able to assist us with this project
please call me at 603-496-0848. We have some funding set aside for
this important project.
Following is the list of Raffle Winners for October 2014; $50.00 Tim
Laflamme, $25.00 Jill Metcalf, $10.00 John Nutter, $10.00 Scott
Ward, $10.00 Chris Durkin.
Fellow Legion members and Veterans of Pittsfield, we could use your
help here at Post 75. We want to continue honoring ALL Veterans on
both Memorial and Veterans Days however it is getting more difficult
to do so as we only have on average five members who regularly
attend meetings. There are over 300 Pittsfield residents who
receive the Veteran’s Property tax reduction. We are simply asking
those Pittsfield Veterans to please come…and HELP us to keep Post 75
a part of the fabric that is the Pittsfield community. Can you give
1 hour per month to support fellow Veterans? PLEASE consider
joining us. Any questions concerning membership please contact Dan
M. Ward Commander at 603-496-0848. We meet each first Monday of the
month at 7:30 p.m. at Post 75, 3 Loudon Rd in Pittsfield. Our next
meeting will be on November 3rd we hope to see YOU there.
Bakers And Candy Makers Needed!
The Pittsfield Players are gearing up for their “Goody Box” Sale.
This is a fundraiser that Dominick’s restaurant helps us out with.
We fill a pie-sized box with homemade goodies (mini breads, candy &
cookies) and sell them from Dominick’s on Rt. 28.
Last year we made $1200.00 on this effort, this year we hope to
double that. That means filling 200 boxes full of goodies and we
need your help... one dozen, two, five - whatever you can do will be
a great help.
Please let me know if you’re interested in donating and I can give
you more info.
Thank you.
Meggin Dail, public relations
Email me for info at [email protected] or call 736-8073.
Letter To The Editor
It appears that some on the left are confused or ignorant about how
much of a role Conservatives/Republicans/Libertarian believe the
government should play in our lives. There is obviously some
variance amongst those on the right as can be seen in the candidates
running for office, but I suppose the same could be said for many on
the left as well.
As a Libertarian leaning Conservative, I am not anti government I’m
just anti big government. George Washington knew what he was talking
about when he compared government to fire. It can be useful or very
destructive. When one talks about the danger of fire it doesn’t mean
they hate fire, it means they know how painful and out of control it
can become. Here are some things the government should do:
National security. Which includes securing our borders.
Enforce the law. Bring swift justice to violent criminals.
Protect the right to life of the unborn.
There are probably a couple other things but the constitution is
really about what the government shouldn’t do instead of what it
should do. Here are some areas where less government would be good:
No Department of Education. The Federal Government is not
responsible for how children are educated.
No taxing for abortion.
Fewer regulations on small farms.
No forcing people to by a product such as health insurance no matter
how good it may be.
Don’t ban companies from making 100 watt incandcescent light bulbs.
In order for much of this government bureaucracy to work it requires
taxes, so when a Republican says they want to cut taxes, these are
some of the things that would have to go.
Always shoot for more freedom, because in the end you always wind up
with less than you thought you would get. Thomas Jefferson had this
to say; When the government fears the people there is liberty; when
the people fear the government there is tyranny.
Sincerely,
Willie Matras, Pittsfield
TOPS News
Submitted By Terrie Azotea
This past week at Tops our Kops of the week was Peggy and our Tops
Best Loser was Jon. Great Job and to those who were runners up,
Kudos.
We celebrated a one year anniversary for Mickey for being a Kops.
It’s lots of hard work to make it to a goal and it’s extra hard to
keep your goal weight.
There are two Miss Angels, Suzie and Joyce. Come on ladies, you can
get there.
We spoke about our SRD and some awards were handed out for those
that have had a good weight loss over the summer. We played a fun
game of Family Feud for our program.
If anyone is interested in joining us, we meet on Tuesday nights at
5:30 at the Berakah on Fairview Rd. in Pittsfield and at 6:30 for
our meeting. Any questions please call Janis White at 603-491-5532
or Claire Coll at 435-7271. Hope that everyone has a good week, and
see you all lighter next week!
Pittsfield Fire Department Service News
September 2014
During the month of September 54 calls for emergency service were
received. Fire and EMS personnel responded to: 35 Medical
emergencies, 3 Motor Vehicle collisions, 2 Fire Alarm activations, 6
Service calls, 4 Good intent calls and 4 Hazardous conditions. 7 of
the calls were overlapping calls. 2 Mutual aid responses were
provided to other communities and 10 were received from other
communities.
Training topics for the month of September were: Fire Scene
Management, Swift Water Rescue Awareness and Lifting and Cribbing
with Airbags. One of our members completed Fire Officer I.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the Fire
Department or to learn more about the Department, please stop by the
station or call 435-6807 or visit us at fire.pittsfield-nh.com.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911.
Safety Reminder: Daylight savings time ends soon. Remember to change
the batteries in your smoke detectors (if you need batteries for
your smoke detectors stop by the Fire Station).
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors save lives.
Suncook Valley Area Lions Club Invitation
Submitted By Don Bergeron, Membership Chairperson
On the eve of Veterans Day, November 10th, the Suncook Valley Area
Lions Club is inviting anyone who is interested in joining their
Club to attend their monthly meeting at Jitters Café, 6:00 PM. This
will give prospective members an opportunity to see Lions in action.
Being the eve of Veterans Day, and to show appreciation for the
sacrifices made by our military men and women in preserving our
freedom, any veteran joining the club at this meeting will have
their dues paid by the Lions Club thru July 1, 2015.
Interested? See you on November 10th.
Traffic need to be careful driving on Barnstead Road with all the
trucks parked on each side of the street to work on the new Rustic
Crust Building. This is progress, progress for Pittsfield, we all
should be proud that Brad wanted to rebuild in our town.
Photos By Diane Vaughan
Pittsfield Secret Santa Program
Submitted By Kris Ahearn, Program Coordinator
The Pittsfield Fire Department and Ambulance Service will again be
coordinating the Pittsfield Secret Santa Program. As Christmas is
rapidly approaching, we would like to begin plarming for this year’s
program. Last year, this program was able to provide toys and
clothing to 182 children in Pittsfield whose families might have
otherwise had a difficult Christmas, and we are anticipating an
increase in the amount of children again this year.
We are hoping that you might be able to help us provide gifts for
these children. We are looking for donations of new, unwrapped toys
or clothing for all ages. Monetary donations are appreciated as
well. Your efforts will greatly benefit the children of Pittsfield.
We would like to have all donations by November 15th to allow us
time to determine what gifts still need to be purchased. If you will
be donating toys or clothing, please contact Kris Ahearn at the fire
station at 435-6807 to coordinate a time to drop them off, or
arrange for us to pick them up. Checks may be made payable to:
Pittsfield Secret Santa
PO Box392
Pittsfield NH 03263
Thank you for your support of this program. All donations are
greatly appreciated.
Loudon Freewill Baptist Church News
Saturday, October 18th, members and guests of the Loudon Center
Freewill Baptist Church were delighted to have our Monthly
Fellowship Supper followed by a lively concert by “Drowned Valley,
Old Time Bluegrass & Gospel Music”.
Guest Musical Group for November 15th Fellowship Supper & Concert
will be “The Homefolks”, with by Diana and Herald Muzzey. Come join
us for real “Down Home Cooking” and great music. Suppers begin at
5:00 pm and entertainment at 6:00 pm. Don’t miss this wonderful
group.
Be sure to mark your calender for Oct 25th for our “Craft/Vendor
Fair & Bake Sale. Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.We have many
Vendors and Crafts People who will be displaying their wares. As
well as “Homemade Backed Goods” and other goodies
There will be something for everyone on your list. Start your
Holiday Shopping with us!
Letter To The Editor
I support Jack Kelleher’s position stated in last week’s SVS. I am a
“retired” woman who still works.
Long agon, when NH was not the home for Massachusetts big government
advocates, I attended a NH rally for a presidential candidate who
was certain to have the NH vote.
Now, living in NH, it does not seem all that different from
Massachusetts politically. Although, the NH people are a whole lot
nicer.
Jane Brown
Pittsfield
Obituaries
Dennis G. Mannion
Pittsfield – Mr. Dennis G. Mannion, 63, of Clough Road, died
Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at Concord Hospital after a courageous
fight with cancer.
Born on January 14, 1951 in Lowell, MA, Dennis was the son of Regis
and Dorothy (Ingle) Mannion. In 1980 he and his wife, Hope, married
and in 1983 moved to Pittsfield, NH.
Dennis attended elementary and high school in Tewksbury, MA.
He loved riding his motorcycle, karaoke(ing) in friends’ homes and
spending time with his family and friends.
Dennis worked as a pulmonary therapist for 33 years at the Veterans
Administration Medical Center in Manchester until June this year.
Members of his family include his wife, Hope (Martin) Mannion of
Pittsfield; children, Amy Hargrove and her husband, George of
Lowell, MA, Shyla Mannion and her partner, Tyler Amell of
Pittsfield, and Lucas Mannion of Crotched Mountain Rehab in
Greenfield; grandchildren, Amanda Mannion and her partner, Brian
Tyrie, Devin and Talia Burns, and Cassidy and Robert Hargrove; a
great grandson, Jason Tyrie; siblings, Richard Mannion, Sr of
Manchester, Mary Boyd and her husband, Perry of Seminole, FL,
Raymond Mannion and his wife, Donna of Pinellas Park, FL, David
Mannion and his wife, Maureen of Manchester; his sister-in-law,
Roseanne Mannion of Clearwater, FL; his former wife, Patricia
Mannion; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Mannion was predeceased by his infant son, John Patrick; his
brother, Paul; and two nephews, Richard Mannion, Jr. and Tom Boyd,
Jr.
Calling hours are Friday, October 24th, from 4-8 PM at the Still
Oaks Funeral & Memorial Home at 1217 Suncook Valley Hwy. in Epsom.
Donations to defray funeral and medical costs would be greatly
appreciated by his family.
An on-line guestbook is available at
stilloaks.com.
Louise Osborne (Bove)
Louise Osborne (nee Bove), 79, of Henrietta Township, died Monday
September 22, 2014 at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria. She
completed her journey here on Earth and submitted to God’s will for
her to join him in Heaven.
Louise was born May 11, 1935 in Lorain and graduated from Lorain
High School. She worked as a secretary at Lorain County Joint
Vocational School in Oberlin and as a secretary in the
administration building at Oberlin College for 19 years before
retiring.
She was a member of the Church of St. Peter in Lorain and the St.
Francis Mission Group of the church. She enjoyed reading.
She sadly leaves behind her husband of 49 years Paul Osborne, her
son and his wife Brian and Kim Wood of Oberlin, stepdaughters
Crystal Soto and Cheryl White, both of Lorain, stepson Lance McManus
and his wife Michelle of Bow, New Hampshire, grandchildren Alex
Soto, Mariah Wood, Kyle Wood, Ryan McManus and wife Nicole and
Robert McManus and wife Katie, great granddaughter Gabriella McManus
and sister Kathleen Greco of Columbus.
She is now reunited with her parents Charles and Josephine Bove (nee
Capasso), her brother Charles V. Bove and her youngest son Greg S.
Wood.
We all rejoice that she finds peace after her long journey. We will
miss her dearly as she stays in our hearts and thoughts every day
until the day we are reunited with her.
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