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
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.
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