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Pittsfield NH News

October 15, 2008


 

Community Action Program will be in Pittsfield October 20 and 27, for Fuel Assistance at the Community Center. Please call for appointment. 485-7824.
 



Pittsfield High School  Class of 1978 30th Reunion.

Join your classmates for an informal night of reminiscing on Saturday, October 18th, 7:00 p.m. - ? at JJ Goodwin’s Lounge, Route 28, Barnstead, NH.
 



Celebrating Birthdays are: October 16, Margaret Chagnon, Donna Ward; October 19, Kyle Lammott, Joseph Dunne. A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.
 



Making Ends Meet

The Concord-Merrimack County SPCA is hoping to help pet owners with our new Pet Food Program. On Thursday, October 23rd from 4 to 6 p.m. pet owners who need temporary assistance with feeding their pets may stop by the shelter and they will be given the appropriate amount of food for their pets. During food distribution pet owners will be asked a few simple questions to be sure we are helping those who are in need of this program.
 



The Loudon Center Freewill Baptist Church will be holding a Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale at the Loudon Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.


Vendors are welcome at $20.00 per table and lunch will be provided.


Please call Henry M. Frost at 783-4540 for more information.
 



Pittsfield Girls Varsity soccer played two hard fought games this past week. On Saturday the 4th they went to Sunapee and tied the Lakers 1-1. Jen Tyrell scored for Pittsfield early in the first half off a pass from Shyla Mannion. Sunapee’s goal came from a penalty kick early in the second half. Kayleen Rojek and Kelli Webber shared time in the goal holding the Lakers otherwise scoreless behind a very solid Pittsfield defense. That same defense held one of the strongest offenses in Class S to one goal on Monday the 6th, when Pittsfield lost to Derryfield 1-0. Derryfield, averaging almost 5 goals per game, scored their lone goal 13 minutes into the game. Kelli Webber, 8 saves, played very well in goal. Paige Corliss, Kara Gingras, Kelley Hussey, Crystal Lively, Bryce Paradise, and Aunna Towle all helped in the strong defensive effort. Despite several opportunities Pittsfield was unable to put the ball in the net. Pittsfield stands at 7-3-1 and hopes to gain a home playoff game over the next two weeks.
 


 

Victory Workers 4-H Club Achievement Night will be held on Monday, October 20 at the Pittsfield Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. The program will include annual secretary’s and treasurer’s reports; installation of 2008-2009 officers; certificates, seals and pins will be awarded to members and leaders for completed 2007-2008 projects and leadership; there will be gifts for members and leaders; Hopkinton Fair checks will be distributed; member and leader photographs will be taken and an ice cream social for everyone! All members and families both former and new should plan to attend. Members are reminded that 4-H Cookie Sale money is due.
 


 

Pittsfield AREA Senior Center

The 2nd Annual Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 


We have limited space to rent to crafters and Home Demonstrators.


Cost is $10.00 for 4’.  Table are provided. Please call 435-8482 for registration and contract or email [email protected].  Deadline for PAID registration is November 14, 2008.


Thurs., Oct. 16
10:00 - Bingo With A Prize!
 

Fri., Oct.17
10:00 - Easy Bridge Practice!
10:00 - Chair Exercise
10:30 - Chair Dancing
11:00 - YOGA
 

Mon., Oct. 20
10:00 - Bingo
10:00 - Book Club
 

Tues., Oct. 21
10:00 - Easy Bridge Lessons!
10:00 - Craft
10:00 - Holiday Fair Planning
 

Wed., Oct. 22
10:00 - Chair Exercise

10:30 - Chair Dancing

 

Park Street Baptist Church To Hold Annual Fall Missions Conference

Park Street Baptist Church in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, will be having its annual fall Missions Conference on the weekend of October 24-26. The main speaker will be Bob Schindler, founder of Mission ONE, a world evangelistic organization that works with the local church and missions agencies to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The schedule is as follows:


Friday, October 24, 7:00 p.m.: Introduction to missions with refreshments following.
Saturday, October 25: 7:30 a.m., Men’s Breakfast.
11:00 a.m.: Ladies’ Brunch.
6:00 p.m.: Evening Meeting with refreshments following.
Sunday, October 26: 9:00 a.m., Sunday School.
10:00 a.m.: Worship Service with potluck meal following.
6:00 p.m.: Closing Meeting.
For further information, please contact Pastor Roy Menefee at 435-8036 or Jim Thorn at 664-9054.
All are welcome.

 


 

School Lunch Menus
Oct. 20-24, 2008
 

EPSOM
Monday - Beef ravioli, garlic bread, veg., fruit, milk, chicken salad.
Tuesday - Cheeseburger, rice, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, chef’s choice salad.
Wednesday - BLT wrap, pretzels, carrot sticks, fresh fruit, milk or yogurt tray, BLT salad.
Thursday - Roast pork with gravy, mashed potato, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, cheese salad.
Friday - Tomato soup, Sunbutter and jelly sandwiches, chips, pickles, milk or yogurt tray, egg salad.
 

PES
Monday - Beef stew, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Cheeseburgers, veggie, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Spaghetti with tomato sauce, milk.
Thursday - Shepherd’s pie, potato, corn, fruit, milk.
Friday - Fun fish, veggie, fruit, milk.
 

PMHS
Monday - Early Release - Pizza, corn, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Chicken, veggies, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Mac & cheese, hot dogs, rolls, veggies, baked dessert, milk.
Thursday - Burgers, roll, cheese, chips, fruit, milk.
Friday - Chicken stir fry, rice fruit, milk.
 

CHICHESTER
Monday - Bagel pizza, Caesar salad, oranges, milk.
Tuesday - Tacos with lettuce, tomato & cheese, salsa, buttered noodles, chocolate cake, milk.
Wednesday - Spaghetti with meatsauce, green beans, garlic bread, fruit cocktail, milk.
Thursday - Ham, egg & cheese sandwich, tater tots, sliced peaches, milk.
Friday - Turkey & cheese wrap, baked chips, cucumber slices, apple, milk.

 


 

Letter

I am looking to contact  the parents of the young lady from Barnstead who performed the echo of TAPS at our annual Memorial Day service this past Memorial Day. I would like to see if she would perform the echo of TAPS once again for us at our annual Veterans Day observance this year.


I ask that you contact me at my home phone 435-5207 or my cell phone 834-3166.
 

Merrill Vaughan,
Commander
American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75

 


 

Bike Rodeo A Rip-Roaring Success

Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and all of the kids who participated The Pittsfield Police Department and Pittsfield Fire/Rescue Bike Rodeo was a fun and educational day for all.


Great weather prevailed over the Globe Parking Lot on October 5, 2008 as over 40 bike (and scooter) participants tested the course set up for judging their skills on the road. Children fared very well throughout each station with three who finished in the very top of their class. Determined by age and how well each did on all the stations, the winners of the Bike Rodeo Skills Contest are Shelby Perry in the 6/8 year old category; Gabe Anthony in the 9/10 year old category and Raman Keith in the 11/12 year old category. Congratulations to you all on your awesome bicycle handling skills! Also, the winner of the bike helmet raffle from National Night Out is Don Terrio, age 3. Please come to the Pittsfield Police Station to pick up your prizes.


Huge thanks go to our helpers and sponsors of the event; Don Tyler and the Pittsfield Fire/Rescue for providing new bike helmets and fittings for the participants and plenty of manpower for the event; The Mountain Bike Group of Pittsfield for manning the Bike Inspection Station, these guys did a top-notch job and kept our bicyclists safe on the course; Craig Wharem and Karate International of Exeter, NH for providing us with valuable manpower; Globe Manufacturing for the use of the parking lot and great advertising on your sign; Ed Vien and the Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce for advertising the Rodeo on your new signs as well; B&S Septic for donation of the Port-A-Potty for the day; NH Highway Safety Agency for supplying goody bags with stickers, pens and safety tips and to Deb Jordan of Northway Bank for providing water bottles; the Police Department for providing bottles of water and granola bars for the kids once they completed the course and providing the prizes; Mattress Maker for providing cardboard to make the cars and other obstacles of the course and the Pittsfield Police Explorers and their art talents for creating the obstacles; The Suncook Valley Sun for front-page coverage; The New York State Bicycling Coalition for the format used in this bike rodeo; P.E.S News, Channel 24, Concord Monitor and the Pittsfield NH Website Committee for advertising the event. Special thanks go to Stefani Gauthier and Chris Tyler for helping out with the course and registration. Big Thanks to Meggin Dail, Deb Gauthier and Officer John Webber for pulling the event together.


Everyone is very pleased with the successful weather, turn-out, donations and volunteer help and can’t wait to do it again next year!

 


 

New Hampshire CivilWar Roundtable Meeting Announcement

The next meeting of the CWRT-NH will be Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at the Epping, NH Town Hall - 7:15 PM.


SPEAKER/MEETING NOTES: The CWRT-NH will meet next on Friday, October 17, 2008, as we welcome back our friend and co-founder of this RT, Duane Shaffer. Duane will discuss his new book, “Men of Granite: New Hampshire's Soldiers in the Civil War.” We are open to the public.


TIME/LOCATION: 7:15 PM at the Town Hall in Epping, NH. See our Web Site for directions and contact information - http://www.cwrt-nh.org.


Join Us For Dinner. Several of Roundtable attendees show up for dinner at Telly’s Restaurant, located on Rt 125 in Epping. It is about 1 mile from the Town Hall meeting site on the main highway in Epping and impossible to miss. Telly’s telephone number is 679-8225.  See you there at 6 PM!


Who We Are?
The Civil War Roundtable of New Hampshire was founded in May of 1991, and is dedicated to all aspects of the Civil War: Education, Preservation and Restoration. The CWRTNH is a group of men and women who share a common interest in the War Between The States and that period in American History that defined Our Nation, as we know it today.


Our meetings are usually held the 3rd Friday of each month, except July, August and December at the Epping, NH Town Hall. The meeting format is usually Speaker/Discussion.


Coffee is served at 6:45 and we begin the meeting at 7:15 p.m. The CWRTNH is a non-Profit 501(c) organization.

 


 

Local Poet Addresses Addiction

As you know Pittsfield has an organization, a community forum if you will, that discusses concerns around Pittsfield’s youth. Drug and alcohol abuse have been two of their topics, repeatedly. We, as a community, often judge those who abuse drugs and alcohol. In addition, we often surmise possible motivations one could possess to continue engaging in such harmful and demoralizing behaviors. I was one of those individuals, until recently.


I grew up with an alcoholic father and threw on him judgment, repeatedly. Instead of asking him the cause or the reason, I found it easier to point the finger and assign dreadfully weighted blame. I refused to allow him the benefit of the doubt and be understanding as to the effects of an addiction. I, like many others, chose to turn my back on the situation and him, instead of attempting to comprehend what he was going through.


Since then, I have matured and have had cause to interact with many individuals who suffer from a variety of addictions. Through intimate discussions, personal interactions, and many hours of providing support and encouragement, I have been allowed to see life through the eyes of an addict. It is disturbing. I feel it is my obligation, to my father, to help others open their eyes to the truth and reality of an addict’s long journey through life. It is not my intention to ask individuals to dismiss or condone such behaviors, but attempt to see addiction from another perspective.


With this purpose in mind, I share with you a poem I created from personal accounts of the torture, torment, and anguish suffered by the addicted.


Rock Bottom
Written by Sheila Ward


Foolish to let the mass take hold.
Silly to believe all that I’m told.
Influenced and follow my burdened traits.
My past consumed by grave mistakes.
Tricked by treats, my friends they call.
Poison, deadly, into darkness fall.
Bitter to taste, the sensation burn.
The feelings sought, it’s numbness I yearn.
Erase the hurt, the pain, the dull.
Fill the void, the hole, the null.
It’s from reality that I need to stray.
It’s relief I seek, to escape far away.
Find the cause in what I do.
Try to reason but have no clue.
Don’t have the will, just can’t say “No!”
My doom, my fate, upon me bestow.
It’s confidence, I sadly lack.
Duties, responsibilities, I often slack.
Searching for acceptance, a daily task.
While hiding shamefully behind this mask.
Pain relief is now a driving force.
For certain death I am for sure on course.
There’s no way out, the spiral has begun.
From immanent destruction I can not run.
I write to you, you deadly foe.
Day by day, attached more deeply I grow.
You have me under your immoral spell.
You have me confined to your wicked hell.
There’s no escape from this spiral’s wake.
Consumed by misery my soul you take.
Your promise of relief, an illusion grand.
Against your power I have no strength to stand.
Lifeless surrender is now my course.
No fight, no resistance, only regret and remorse.
I give to you willingly my life ready to lose.
Yet I wish I had found the strength to refuse.

 


 

We Need Help

Several people have noted the work going on at the ballfield on Tilton Hill and think that there is no need for further contributions. Nothing could be further from the truth. Danny Ladd, Jim Parker, Carl Sherblum and Kent Brown have donated much of the work undertaken so far at no or little cost to the Pittsfield Youth Baseball Association. This is preliminary to the real work that will begin within the next two weeks.


We need help. About $30,000 still remains to be collected. Numerous individuals have pledged money but have not yet contributed. We need that money now. We also need new donors because we are still short on funds to complete the job. Of course, we would be enormously grateful if some of the people who donated last year would consider donating again this year.


It is urgent that we provide the youth of Pittsfield with extra-curricular activities such as baseball, softball and soccer. Many of us complain about the difficulties presented by some of the teenagers in Pittsfield. We are trying to do something about this and certainly this is one way of helping. Please place this at the top of your list of things to do. Checks should be made out to Pittsfield Youth Baseball and mailed to P.O. Box 112, Pittsfield, New Hampshire 03263. For further information please call Larry Berkson at 798-3984.

 


 

Letter

To The Citizens of Pittsfield,
The Select Board is proud to announce Jennifer Tedcastle as August’s Employee of the month. Jen has been with the Fire Department for about ten years. Jen started out as a volunteer fire fighter and with her desire and compassion to help others, she has been driven to many beneficial achievements. Jen is professional, courteous, considerate, and dependable. Jen demonstrates solid leadership, stays calm under pressure, is dedicated to her job, and consistently stays involved with the community. During Jen’s time of service with our town, her accomplishments have been very impressive and should be assistant qualifications, captain level ranking, and a masters degree. Jen is accurate and efficient with required record keeping files and reports. Jen maintains a helpful attitude, which contributes to a positive team work atmosphere within the fire department. Jen’s ongoing development and educational status, allows our community to receive the highest standard of medical services available. We are fortunate to have Jen as an employee and we appreciate all the services she provides for our town.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Denise Morin
 


 

Letter

To Whom It May Concern:
The Pittsfield Fire Department and Ambulance Service will again be coordinating the Pittsfield Secret Santa Program. As Christmas is only 3 months away, we would like to begin planning for this year’s program. Last year, this project provided toys and clothing to 150 children in Pittsfield who might have otherwise had a difficult Christmas, and we are anticipating an increase in children this year.


We are hoping that you might be able to help us provide gifts to 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 received at the fire department by November 15th, to help us determine what gifts still need to be purchased. If you will be donating toys or clothing, please contact Kris or Jen 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, 33 Catamount Rd., Pittsfield, NH 03263.


Thank you for your support of this program. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,


Kristen Ahearn EMT-I
Jennifer Tedcastle EMT-P

 


 

Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

 

Pittsfield Selectmen Ed Vien being welcomed at the Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner by Deb Jordan, Chamber President, representing Northway Bank.


The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce held their annual dinner on September 15th, 2008 at the Pittsfield Community Center. The Pittsfield Players hosted with a Harvest Moon theme. They served up a rich and robust dinner menu and performed selections from their popular “Wicked Songs by Wicked People” show.


Ed Vien was the keynote speaker for the evening, representing the Pittsfield Economic Development Committee. He spoke of the recent work the EDC has done in the area, including the downtown WiFi project, as well as some of the longer term initiatives being discussed with Central NH Planning.


The evening was one of wonderful food, great entertainment and good company.


Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this year a success!


Special thanks to the Northway Bank for sponsoring the event!!!

 


 

Ladies Aid

Submitted By Joan Riel
The Ladies Aid met October 6, 2008, in the church vestry with eight members attending. The meeting opened with a prayer by President Freda Jones, followed by all joining in the Lord’s Prayer. Arlene Martin gave a reading for devotions entitled, “October.”


The Secretary, Joan Riel, gave her report of the September meeting and Audrey Moore, Treasurer, gave her financial report.


The Ladies Parlor/Nursery renovations and redecorating are nearly completed and will be during the coming week when Nella and Mike Hobson will hang the shades they have donated to complete her project of redecorating: thank you, Nella and Mike.


The cleaning and spray painting of the wicker has been put on hold for now. The future use of the room was discussed but nothing decided, many suggestions.


It was voted to change the meeting date from the second Monday of the month to the first Monday. The next meeting will be held on November 3rd at 1:30 p.m. in the vestry. At the December meeting, members will fill the cloth bags, made at a previous meeting, to be distributed to seniors.

 


 

10th Annual MetroCast Foundation Golf Tournament

The winning team from Fire Cleanup Services. From L to R, Bob Jacobson,

Wendy Mills (Mother of Robbie Mills), Terry Hicks, Jerry Driscoll, Bill Duggan.


On Monday, September 8th, MetroCast of New Hampshire hosted the 10th Annual MetroCast Foundation Golf Tournament to benefit various charities and organizations throughout New Hampshire and Maine.  A beautiful day at Laconia Country Club, this year’s tournament proved to be the highest fundraising year ever, bringing in over $27,000!  This is $5000 more than last year’s tournament.


The MetroCast Foundation (once known as the Robbie Mills Memorial Golf Tournament) mainly supports the Robbie Mills Memorial Fund and the Nicholas R. Cournoyer Scholarship Fund.  In the past year, the Foundation has also made contributions to: Laconia Trails with Rails Exploratory Committee, the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region, the Sanford High School Scholarship Program, the Greater Lakes Child Advocacy Center, Spaulding Youth Center, and the Franklin Opera House.


MetroCast would like to thank the two co-sponsors of the event, BEI and Net2Phone, and all those who helped make the event an overwhelming success.  Without its supporters, this event would not continue to be the success it is today. 


Be on the lookout for information on the 11th Annual MetroCast Foundation Golf Tournament to be released in May 2009.
 



Pittsfield Police Department Arrest Log

09/21/08-09/27/08

On September 29, 2008 Ryan Sherman, 25, of Johnson Road, Pittsfield, was charged with Criminal Threatening, Forgery and Driving After Revocation. Sherman was also arrested on a Warrant and and given a court date to appear in Concord District Court on October 10, 2008.


On September 29, 2008 Kevin Rawnsley, 24, of Lyford Hill Road, Pittsfield, was charged with two counts of Simple Assault and given a court date to appear in Concord District Court on October 24, 2008.


On September 29, 2008 Jacob Gray, 18, of Depot Street, Pittsfield, was charged with a Noise Violation and given a court date to appear in Concord District Court on October 31, 2008.


Respectfully Submitted,
Chief Robert Wharem

 


 

Get The Facts On Reverse Mortgages At MVSB Seminar

With the cost of gas, groceries and heating fuel rising steadily over the past few years, seniors on fixed incomes are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. For those who own their own homes, there is also the extra burden of property taxes, repairs and other household expenses that can seem insurmountable.


A reverse mortgage can help seniors face these challenges, allowing them to enjoy the retirement years they’ve worked so hard for while staying in the homes they love.


But how do you know if a reverse mortgage is right for you?


Learn more at a free seminar hosted by Meredith Village Savings Bank on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Chase House in Meredith from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Lori Borrin and Lynn Ostrand, reverse mortgage specialists at MVSB, will review available options clearly and thoroughly and answer your questions. The event is being held in the Flagship Room at the Chase House and features a plated luncheon with a choice of stuffed haddock or roast turkey.


To register for the seminar, call Cathy Dougherty at 279-9101. To set up an appointment to discuss whether a reverse mortgage is right for you, call Lynn Ostrand at (603) 528-7406 or Lori Borrin at (603) 279-9241.


While a growing number of large mortgage companies and national lenders are now also offering reverse mortgages, MVSB is the only community bank in the Lakes Region that provides this option.


“Reverse mortgages can help the growing number of older people in our communities who lack the savings to stay in their homes and fully enjoy their retirement years,” says Carol Bickford, vice president of retail lending at Meredith Village Savings Bank. “We know that many of the seniors in our communities are struggling with rising property taxes, growing healthcare costs, and a higher cost of living which is outstripping their retirement savings. We can help.”


Meredith Village Savings Bank is an independent mutual savings bank with 11 offices serving individuals, families, businesses, organizations and towns around Lake Winnipesaukee and the Plymouth area. MVSB has offices in Alton, Ashland, Gilford, Center Harbor, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonborough, Plymouth, and Wolfeboro. More information about the bank can be found at www.mvsb.com

 


 
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