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Pittsfield NH News

October 29, 2014

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Celebrating a birthday this week is Gerry O’Brien on November 2.

Happy Birthday!

 


 

OLOL/ST. JOSEPH

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

 

The OLOL/St. Joseph Women’s Club is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 9 AM-2 PM in their Parish Hall located on Route 4, Northwood, NH (next to the Northwood Town Hall). There will be a white elephant table, baked table with our famous cookie walk, knitted goods, books and puzzles. There will also be raffles and a tasty lunch offered.

 


 

Save the Date

 

Sat, Dec. 6 is the Children’s Store (9-12 at PES Gym) and Christmas Tree lighting event (4-6pm at Dustin Park).

 

Gently used  or new items are needed for the Children’s Store where Kids Only shop for their parents, siblings, family, teachers and friends.  Donations boxes will be available soon - Watch The Sun for more information.  Please call Andi Riel at 435-6346 or email [email protected] for more information.

 


 

The Drake Field Committee would like to thank Steve Catalano and the Suncook Valley Rotarians for donating the newly installed rails on the steps at Drake Field near the Fayette Street entrance to the field.

 


 

The Drake Field Committee would like to thank Joe Darrah Enterprises and EARTH for donating the equipment required to winterize Drake Field’s athletic fields irrigation system.

 


 

Friends of the Josiah Carpenter Library

Annual Poinsettia Sale

 

The Friends are taking orders now through Nov. 5, 2014 as part of their Annual Poinsettia Sale.  You may pick up an order form at the library during regular business hours, visit their table on Election Day, Nov 4, 2014, at Town Hall, or go to the library’s website to download an order form. www.josiahcarpenterlibrary.org

 

They will also be raffling off a basket of goodies, on Election Day, so be sure to bring your wallets to purchase raffle tickets. 

 

Thank you for supporting your local library!

 


 

Sage Fall Wellness and Artisan Fair

 

Celebrate the fall season with Sage. Handcrafted jewelry, crystals and precious stones by Darlene Doughty Designs and Claire Bentley, TKDragonfly Designs by Kelly Cantalupo, Melanie Zui of Tijonic hand woven crafts supporting women of Guatemala, food by The Farm Concession, psychic medium readings with Patty Pepin and meet Bill Halacy, L.Ac our acupuncturist and T’ai Chi instructor for intro acupuncture treatments. The fair is scheduled for Saturday, November 8 10:00am-4:00pm at175 Barnstead Rd, Pittsfield, NH.

 


 

Pittsfield Senior Center

 

Apple Creations

The Pittsfield Senior Center has a couple of special events taking place. On Friday, October 31, 2014 from 10AM-12PM, we are celebrating Halloween by having an Apple Creations. We will have a number of apple recipes prepared using NH apples, such as warm apple cider, Ozark pudding, apple bread, apple cake and more.  So come visit the center and eat some homemade baked goods.Since it is Halloween, costumes are not mandatory but they are welcome.

 

Managing Your Medications

On Tuesday, November 4, at 10AM the Concord Regional VNA will be at the Pittsfield Senior Center for the free hour program, “Managing Your Medications.”  

 

Pharmacist Lori Conners will discuss how to manage your medications wisely.  If you have any questions concerning you medications this free program would be the place to have them answered by a real pharmacist. Please call the center at 435-8482 if planning on attending the class; we need a minimum of six participants signed up for this program to prevent it from being cancelled. Hope to see you here!

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

Members of the Suncook Valley Area Lions Club extend an invitation to anyone who has an interest in joining a Civic Club to attend our next meeting on Monday, November 10th , 6:00 PM at Jitters Café in Pittsfield. This will give you the opportunity to see our Club in action and meet our members. The Lions Club encourages service-minded individuals to serve their community with their principle focus being the promoting of vision and hearing programs. 

 

Looking forward to meeting you on November 10th.

 

Don Bergeron

Membership Chairperson

 


 

Church Celebrates Anniversary With Open House

 

The First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield, is celebrating its quasquibicentennial – that’s hard to pronounce – or 225th Anniversary with an “Open House” this coming Saturday, November 1, 1-4 p.m.

 

Your visit will feature a self-guided tour of seven stations including the church’s clock and tower bell, stained glass windows and 1877 Ricker organ, with docents in period dress at each to offer additional information.

 

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. Also available will be crafts and light refreshments.

 

“We’ve come this far by faith,” said Pastor Dave Stasiak. “This anniversary gives us an opportunity to look back while planning for the future. Please join us as we celebrate.”

 

Parking and wheelchair accessible entry are available at rear of church. For more information, call the church office at 435-7471.

 


 

Departments In North Carolina And Pennsylvania Awarded Gear In Globe Giveaway

 

Globe, DuPont and NVFC teamed up to award 52 sets of gear in 2014

 

Globe, DuPont Protection Technologies (DuPont), and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are pleased to announce two more recipients in the 2014 Globe Gear Giveaway: the Bannertown Volunteer Fire Department (NC) and the Winfield Township Volunteer Fire Company (PA). These departments will each receive four sets of new Globe turnout gear.

 

Globe has partnered with DuPont and the NVFC to give away a total of 52 sets of turnout gear in 2014. Two departments are being awarded each month through December. This is the third year for the Globe Gear Giveaway Program, which provides sets of state-of-the-art Globe turnout gear to volunteer departments in need.

 

In addition to the Gear Giveaway, Globe is also providing all NVFC members with a discount on the new CLASSIX® SE. This latest turnout gear style from Globe, made with 100% DuPont™ KEVLAR® and NOMEX® fibers, is ideal for departments looking for a generous, non-restrictive fit at a value price. Click here for more details.

 

“Many volunteer departments struggle to find funding to provide up-to-date protective equipment and turnout gear for their firefighters,” said NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg. “We are grateful to Globe and DuPont for recognizing the immense need and taking steps to help these departments obtain high-quality turnout gear to improve the safety of their members.”

 

Located in Mount Airy, NC, the Bannertown Volunteer Fire Department has 39 volunteer firefighters that respond to an average of 550 calls per year. The department provides a wide array of services to the community, including fire suppression, hazardous materials response, airport/aircraft protection, wildland fire suppression, basic life support and medical response, and fire prevention education.

 

The department is funded from taxes, but with a high unemployment rate and the downsizing or relocation of several companies, the budget has remained very tight. In addition, the local airport is expanding its runway through the current fire station location, which means the department now has to fund a brand new fire station. With limited funds to buy turnout gear, the department has been forced

 

to provide some of their members with insufficient gear and coveralls that do not afford them the same protection and thus limits the training and response activities these members can perform.

 

“We do try to provide the best protective gear possible to all our members, and try to keep all items up to date, but it is very hard to do with limited funds,” said Assistant Chief Jason Burkholder. “We greatly appreciate any and all help possible to make our members safer and to better serve our community.”

 

The Winfield Township Volunteer Fire Company is a small all-volunteer department located in Cabot, PA. As with many volunteer departments, Winfield Township has faced recruitment and retention challenges over the last five years. The decrease in membership has made fundraising efforts even more difficult while the department works to meet the needs of the community with less volunteers.

 

“Turnout gear is a very expensive but extremely necessary tool needed to do our jobs successfully,” said Chief John Hartman. “The donation of four sets of turnout gear would make our jobs 100 times easier, and more importantly, safer.”

 

In addition to providing increased protection for their firefighters, the donated gear also means the department can put its limited funds towards other areas of financial strain, including updating rescue equipment that is over 30 years old.

 

Stay tuned to the NVFC web site, Dispatch newsletter, and page on Facebook, as well as the Globe page on Facebook, for additional Globe Gear Giveaway award announcements and information. If you are not an NVFC member but would like to take advantage of the special discount on the CLASSIX® SE, join at www.nvfc.org/membership.

 

About Globe

Firefighters need to be prepared to perform at their peak, on every call. That’s why Globe delivers the most advanced, best-fitting, and longest lasting protection by listening to our customers, creating breakthrough designs, and applying the engineering skills of the nation’s most trusted turnout gear manufacturer. Globe turnout gear is designed to protect you, move with you, and improve your performance. It’s athletic gear for firefighters. Learn more at www.globeturnoutgear.com.

 

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.

 

About the NVFC

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides invaluable tools, resources, programs, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

 


 

Dorcas Guild – October 2014

 

The October 14 meeting of the Dorcas Guild began with a call to order and welcome to the 17 members by Vice President Mary Jo Powelson in the absence of Nancy Fogg. Diane Vaughan led the devotions, and all joined in “The Lord’s Prayer.” 

 

Joan Riel read pieces of correspondence and sent around a few cards for signing. Nella Hobson read the minutes of the last meeting which were accepted as read. Reny Boyd read the treasurer’s report, which was accepted.

 

The food basket went to Diane, and will go next to Mary Jo Powelson. The apron will go to Reny, then Joan and Mary Jo. The mystery package was won by Reny.

 

The Guild will host Fellowship Hour Sunday, October 19 with an emphasis on Pastor Appreciation Month. 

 

Bev Moore passed around a current program booklet for corrections. Any other corrections should be reported to Nancy or Nella. It was decided that for the sake of time, the Wednesday group would look at the monthly program activities and report to Bev for publishing.

 

For a 2015 service project, Corine Miller suggested furnishing assorted stuffed animals to local fire and police departments for their use when assisting families to comfort children during possible upsetting events. 

 

Nella reported that the Craft Fair contracts are ready to be mailed. The table fee remains at $15. Joan and Nella will check the list of participants to see if there are available tables for others who may be interested. 

 

Gailann Newton met with Nancy Fogg and others to discuss the Christmas Fair luncheon and developed a list of needed items. She announced that there would be some price increases this year and solicited the needed items. 

 

Mary Jo discussed other details of the Christmas Fair. Nella and Joan will prepare the publicity. The ladies staffing the various tables and positions were requested and filled. Other details of the fair will be finalized as the date gets closer.

 

A Nominating Committee was appointed to provide a slate of officers for the next meeting.

 

Nella brought up the possibility of providing a new music cabinet to replace the cabinet now being used. She will look into the options available.

 

Elaine Coffey made a suggestion that our fundraisers be used for our missions. Further discussion will occur at the next meeting.

 

The quilt made and donated to the “Cabaret for a Cure” for their raffle made over $400. Thanks to everyone for all their efforts!

 

With all business dispensed, delicious chocolate cake, cookies and other treats were served by Diane and Evelyn and enjoyed by all.

 

Next month’s meeting will be held November 11 with hostesses Elaine and Mary Jo. We are soliciting socks for the needy. A reminder that the Wednesday Workgroup meets every week from 10-2. The last day for contributions to the fair is November 12 as we will be setting up November 19.

 


 

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The First Congregational Church of Pittsfield celebrating their 225 years of music had a concert last Friday night called “Through the Years”.  It was explained how the church was run back in the beginning with music to the grand piano; when it arrived as well as the organ and how things progressed.  The choir sang most of the songs to over 100 people.  The Jubellation played as well as special other performances. Front row: Nancy Fogg, Jane Osborne, Linda Stasiak, second row: Beverly Murdough, Audrey Moore, Margie Lank, back row:  Kevin Kelledy, Glenn McLaughlin.

 


 

Letter To The Editor

No time to vote?

 

In Red China, when you vote, the candidates are pre-approved by the State to make sure the are “safe” for the country. Hong Kong is chafing currently because the mainland is not very happy with their democratic tendencies. I’m sure a lot of leftist liberals in the U.S. would like this rule, but that’s for another time.

 

No matter how insignificant and routine the election, we should take a little time and do our important duty. All over the globe, so many people will never get a chance to ever vote in their entire life. Think of this exercise as a very special event where the average person can choose another average person to an important office.

 

When I lived behind the Iron Curtain during the Soviet era, my parents were encouraged to “vote.” There was one candidate and you were to vote for him. This was in Poland, before the dissolution of the Communist system.

 

We all have a disdain for politicians, and rightly so, because many of them are corrupt. But even the folks who complain about them still go to the polls and select their candidate. A very interesting and heartwarming concept. We can vent, criticize, complain, hold our nose, and still hope to get a better one this time. And sometimes a good one does get elected.

 

So it’s sad when I hear on the news that only a 20 percent turnout is expected. I always wonder what the percentage would be if government goons harassed us on the way to the polls. Quite hypothetical  I realize, but the public would certainly pay attention and take elections more seriously. Make sure you take this wonderful right seriously and vote smart - vote conservative - vote common sense.

 

Sincerely,

Gene Matras

Pittsfield

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

To the great citizens of Epsom and Pittsfield:

As a native of Pittsfield and a lifelong resident of this community, it has been an honor and a pleasure to meet so many new supporters and reconnect with old friends on the campaign trail this summer and fall. I have knocked on more than 1200 doors in Epsom and Pittsfield in my campaign for State Representative, and I am proud to say that each and every conversation I have had with voters has reaffirmed my belief that our community’s best days are ahead.

 

I believe I am the best candidate to represent you at the State House in Concord. I have a proven bipartisan track record of cutting unnecessary cost and creating good paying jobs for local workers. My success is a direct result of my ability to communicate with folks from all walks of life who share my goal of strengthening the middle class and improving the lives of working people.

 

I am proud to say that I have support from both sides of the aisle and from every corner of this district. If fortunate enough to serve as your Representative in Concord, I pledge to work tirelessly to strengthen our economy by creating desperately needed good paying jobs. I am confident that we can work together to entice good businesses to come to New Hampshire and grow while still maintain the New Hampshire way of life. It will take some persistence, hard work, and cooperation to get this done, but I will never back down from a fight and always stand up for the people of Epsom and Pittsfield. If you agree that our community deserves hard working, homegrown leadership in Concord, then I am asking for your vote on Tuesday November 4th!

 

Denis R. Beaudoin, Sr

Pittsfield

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

To the inhabitants of said towns of Epsom and Pittsfield, District 21; I am Michael Brewster, a candidate for State Representative.

 

I’m for State Property Tax Relief.

 

Most of the politicians are telling us State government has spending problems and not a revenue problem.

 

Cut the government allowance. It’s your money.

 

State Property Tax Relief could happen by using Tobacco Taxes and Settlement Revenues, which in 2012, total was $258.9 million (thank you smokers). Of that money, $118.8 million goes into the Education Fund, leaving $40 million to be used for State Property Tax Relief, (what do you say smokers?). State government will still have $1.2 billion in that side of the General Fund to spend for the year. Again, it’s your money.

 

Another silo of hundreds of millions of dollars which State government has been quiet about. Such as the Hospital Tax (Mediscam); the Nursing Home Tax (bed tax) another scam; and most Health and Human Services programs. All scams with Medicaid Matching Funds.

 

As John Stephens said in his 2011 campaign for governor, NH had already spent more than a decade skimming federal Medicaid money into the General Fund. NH government has other piles of our money they’re quiet on also.

 

Elmer Tasker (the Tin Man) warned us so many years ago about the greedy and arrogant manner in which consideration has been given toward the citizen from the Bar, Judiciary, and non-ethical law makers. Some power lost by the people: the judiciary use of administrative law, which denies citizens the right to trial by jury, due process of law, as mandated by our federal and state constitutions, while protecting themselves and our money.

 

The scamming and swindling must stop.

 

Thank you voters, for getting out and voting November 4.

 

Mike Brewster

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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