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Pittsfield NH News

October 22, 2008

 


 

Fuel Assistance

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



Reminder

The Pittsfield Parks and Recreation Co-ed Basketball League is looking for coaches for this upcoming hoop season. We are looking for coaches for kindergarten through 6th grade. The season begins in December and runs until February. If you are interested in coaching, please contact Jay Darrah at 435-5272 for more info.
 



Reminder

The Annual 4-H Cookie and Candy Bar Sale is held during the month of October. Several varieties are  NOW available for only $3.75 per package. Candy Bars are $1.00 each. Your support to the 4-H youth in your community is greatly appreciated. If a 4-H member has not contacted you, please call 4-H leaders Corine Miller, 435-8497; Pamela Clattenburg, 269-7291; Pauline  Wheeler, 435-8752; or Mark Riel, 435-6346.
 



Celebrating Birthdays are: October 22, Don Bergeron; October 23, Lisa Albright; October 24, Gil Bleckmann, Peter Tuttle, Mike Blais; October 25, Lisa Paggi; October 28, Jennifer Boisvert, Steve Fife.


A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.
 



Celebrating Anniversaries are: October 25, Mark and Linda Selesnick; October 28, Diane and Ray Lammott.


Best Wishes.
 



Reminder

The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase is tonight, October 22nd, from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. at the Pittsfield Elementary School Gym. Come and support your favorite businesses, and come hungry as PYW will also be selling FOOD. FREE  Admission and DOOR PRIZES!
 



Due to the anticipated turnout on election day we are suggesting that you register to vote prior to that day. The Supervisors of the Checklist will be session on Saturday, October 25th from 11-11:30 a.m. at the Town Hall. You may also register with the Town Clerk during business hours. We hope to keep the lines to a minimum on November 4th. Absentee ballots are also available at the Clerk’s office. Any questions, please call 435-6773.
 



Pittsfield Parks and Recreation will hold their 2nd Annual Harvestfest on Saturday, October 25th at Dustin Park from 2 to 5 p.m.


Carve a Jack-O-Lantern. We have many to give away, but the supply is limited, so arrive early.


We will also have Hay Rides, A Pie Eating Contest,  Music and Face Painting!


All events are FREE!
 



It’s that time again - the fall Red Cross Blood Drive is coming right up, Thursday, October 30th at the Pittsfield Elementary School from 3 to 8 p.m. (note the new times.) All presenting donors will receive a Red Cross T shirt and a chance to enter a raffle to win a $100 gas card. Childcare is provided. Blood supplies are in great demand and remember, the life you save may be your own or a family member. Please give this some serious thought and - notice the new hours.
 


 

Pittsfield Area Senior Center

Pittsfield AREA Senior Center is accepting donations of homemade crafts and homebaked goods for our 2nd Annual Holiday Fair to be held Saturday, November 22, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Donations may be accepted Friday afternoon until 2 p.m. and Saturday morning after 8 a.m.


Thurs. Oct. 23
10:00 a.m. - Bingo
 

Fri. Oct. 24
10:00 a.m. - Easy Bridge Practice!
10:00 a.m. -  Chair Exercise
10:30 a.m. -  Chair Dancing
11:00 a.m. -  YOGA
 

Mon. Oct. 27
9:00 a.m. - VNA Clinic
10:00 a.m. - Bingo
 

Tues. Oct. 28
10:00 a.m. -  Easy Bridge Lessons
10:00 a.m - Crafts
 

Wed. Oct. 29
10:00 a.m. - Chair Exercise
10:30 a.m. - Chair Dancing

 


 

School Lunch Menu
Oct. 21-30, 2008
 

EPSOM
Monday - Sloppy Joe with rolls, celery sticks, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, Caesar salad.
Tuesday - Chicken noodle casserole, bread & butter, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, chef’s choice salad.
Wednesday - Mozzarella cheese sticks, marinara sauce, tossed salad, trail mix, milk or yogurt tray, no salad.
Thursday - Beef patty with gravy, mashed potatoes, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, ham & cheese salad.
Friday - Homemade pizza, tossed salad, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, no salad.
 

PES
Monday - Early Release - Tuna rolls, chips, pickles, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Taco salad, lettuce, tomato, cheese, chips & salsa, milk.
Wednesday - Mac & cheese, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Chicken sandwich, veggie, fruit, milk.
Friday - Pizza, fruit, milk.
 

Salad Bar for Grades 3-6.


CHICHESTER
Monday - Pancakes, sausage Links, applesauce, orange wedge, milk.
Tuesday - Mozzarella cheese sticks, marinara sauce, corn, pudding, milk.
Wednesday - American chop suey, green beans, watermelon slice, milk.
Thursday  - Cheeseburgers with roll, spicy fries, peas, Baker’s choice, milk.
Friday - Happy Halloween - Monster’s Meatball Sub, Vampires Veggie Delight, Swamp Mud Pudding, Mummy’s Milk.
 

PMHS
Monday - Early Release - Pizza, corn, fruit, milk, no salad bar.
Tuesday - Make Your Own Grinders, chips, pickles, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Shepherd’s pie, potato, bread, baked dessert, milk.
Thursday - Chicken, veggies, fruit, milk.
Friday - Grilled cheese, tomato soup, fruit, milk.
 

Salad Bar each day unless stated otherwise.

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

To The Good Citizens of The U.S.:
Does it make any sense to fight the wars  in Iraq and Afghanistan and not be able to pay for them?


My way of figuring is that if we can’t pay now, we won’t be able to pay for them in the future.


If it is true that our country consumes more than it produces, how in the near future (tomorrow and beyond) will we pay for the  promises made by our federal government.
It looks to me that the federal government will need to increase revenue. However, their revenue is going to take a large hit this year.


I get the feeling that in the end, the people will pay for the mistakes we let our government make.


Respectfully,
Dan Schroth
Pittsfield, NH

 


 

“Gifts From The Heart” Luncheon

You and your friends are invited to “Gift From The Heart” Luncheon on Thursday, November 13, 2008, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $12.00 Inclusive at the Cat ‘N Fiddle Restaurant, 118 Manchester Street in Concord. 228-8911.


“Love Auction” - George and Jean Foster.


“Gifts That Keep Giving” - Irene Hall. “Contentment in the midst of life’s challenges” - Former teacher, Social Worker, Widely Traveled.


Reservations by November 10, please and cancellations are necessary. Please call Maddy at 485-4303 or Barbara at 798-5976.


The Luncheon is sponsored by Concord Women’s Connection and Stonecroft Ministries (nonprofit). www.Stonecroft.org.

 


 

NHTI Open House & Career Nights To Focus On Teaching, Computer & Electronic Engineering

Prospective students and the general public are invited to attend an Open House at NHTI, Concord’s Community College, on Sunday November 2nd from 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. in the Wellness Center Gymnasium. Meet with admissions representatives and the faculty, and explore our many programs of study and exciting campus activities. Learn about financial aid and student services, tour the campus, and enjoy refreshments. For further information or to register contact the admissions office at 603-271-7134 or [email protected], or visit www.nhti.edu/admissions/novemberohreg.html.


On November 12th, the Teacher Education Conversion Programs (TECP) will sponsor an Information Night. There are two separate programs: one for career changers interested in becoming teachers of mathematics or science, and one for candidates who already hold a teaching certification and are interested in picking up a general special education endorsement. This event will be held at 5:30 pm in the Library Living Room. For further information or to register contact Dr. Kelly Moore Dunn at 271-8881 or [email protected], or visit www.nhti.edu/academics/academicprograms/degtecp.html.


On November 17th, the departments of Computer Engineering Technology (CPET) and Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) will sponsor a joint Career Exploration Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Little Hall Capital Commons Conference Rooms. For further information or to register contact Sterling Hough at 603-271-7758 or [email protected], or visit www.nhti.edu/career.html.


NHTI, Concord’s Community College, is a fully accredited, public community college serving students, businesses and the community by providing excellent academic, technical and professional education. NHTI offers 65 academic programs to more than 4,000 students. NHTI is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire.

 


 

October 2008 Capital Region Food Program  Distribution

Donates 2.1 Tons Of  Non-Perishable Food


Two-hundred forty-one cases of non-perishable food was purchased by the Capital Region Food Program (CRFP) and donated to nineteen local social service agencies, area food pantries, and church groups as part of the CRFP’s Year-Round Distribution Project.


Òther demand of our donation in these troubled times continues to grow. This October distribution reflects an increase of nearly 30% from October 2007, according to Pamela Ordway, co-chair of the Year-Round Distribution Project.


The recipient agencies were: Allenstown & Pembroke Interfaith Food Pantry, Belknap/Merrimack County CAP, Boscawen Congregational Church, Boscawen Human Services, Centerpoint Food Pantry, Chichester Food Pantry, Concord Human Services, First Congregational Church, Friendly Kitchen, Friends of Forgotten Children, Immaculate Conception Church Food Pantry, McKenna House, Merrimack Valley Day Care, Pembroke Food Pantry, Pittsfield Food Pantry, St. Paul’s Church Food Pantry, St. Peter’s Church St. Vincent de Paul Society, Salvation Army, and Suncook CAP.


As part of the Year-Round Distribution Project, the CRFP purchases and donates non-perishable items such as canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, breakfast cereal, pasta, and soups ten times annual to over thirty local agencies.


Visit www.capitalregionfoodprogram.org for more information on how to donate or to volunteer.

 


 

Children, Teens and Adults Needed!

(Children should be 7and up.)

 

Auditions for The Pittsfield Players Christmas Show “Believe” written by Faye Couch Reeve, A wonderful Christmas play with traditional Christmas music will be held  Sunday, Oct. 26th,,  2:00-4:30;  Monday, Oct. 27th, 4:00-6:30  at the Scenic Theater, 6 Depot Street, Pittsfield, NH. Come and join the fun!

 


 

Harvest Supper

The Pittsfield Youth Workshop in partnership with the “Masons”, will be hosting a Harvest Supper at the Corinthian Lodge/Masonic Hall on Park St in Pittsfield on October 25th from 4-6 p.m.


MENU
Local Smoked Ham
Local homemade Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Rolls
Apple Crisp
Lemonade, Cider, Ice Tea, Coffee


The proceeds from this dinner will go towards heating fuel costs for PYW at their new improved location in the Corinthian Lodge/Masonic Hall on Park St. Heating fuel costs are estimated at a whopping $12,000 to $14,000 this coming Winter...........................yikes!


Please consider joining PYW and the Masons for a night off from cooking and some fellowship with friends and neighbors... And see the great space that the Masons have provided for PYW and the youth of Pittsfield!


Thanks and hope to see you there and please pass this on.

 


 

Letter To The Editor
Merrimack County Up-Date

Recently, as your County Commissioner, I have been meeting with Selectmen from Chichester, Epsom, and Pittsfield , and other towns in Merrimack County. We have, in conjunction with our County Jail  Administer Ron White, established a prisoner work release program which is saving the cities, and towns in our County hundreds of thousands of dollars. Currently over 70% of our inmates are incarcerated for pre-trial. This is because of the backlog in our Courts. The inmates who are of no risk to themselves or others are volunteering to do work for our communities. Look around at your community buildings and grounds. If you notice work has been done, it is a good possibility that it has been done by our inmates.


Have you had a chance to visit the Merrimack County Nursing Home? Many people are commenting on the geothermal heat. Not only is this saving the county money, but it is a clean even heat which the residents truly enjoy. We are currently looking into wind and solar power to supplement the fuel used at our other facilities.


Last year, the State passed down a 20% “bed tax” to all of our County  nursing homes. This is a tax which the local property tax payers must now pay since the State is not paying their 20% share. All of the countries in the State through the New Hampshire Association of Counties (of which I am now clerk) have filed suit against the State for this unfunded mandate which is costing our taxpayers 30-60 million annually. Oral arguments at the Supreme Court are to be heard in November. I will keep you posted!
 

Bronwyn Asplund-Walsh
Merrimack County Commissioner

 


 

PES Kindergarten

Pittsfield Firefighters and EMTs visited Pittsfield Elementary School

during Fire Prevention Week to talk about fire safety.


Pittsfield Elementary School Kindergartners have been writing and drawing their hopes and dreams for the school year. They have a variety of ideas about what they want to learn!


The first month of school they have been learning about Clifford The Big Red Dog. Under the direction of Clifford, they have learned songs, games, practiced reading dog themed books, and helped run Clifford’s Pet Shop.


Kindergartners have been writing and cheering the person of the day’s name. They have starting interviewing the person of the day and making that person’s name with letter titles. They have been doing high frequency word searches and writing these words to help them learn to read emergent reader books.


In Math and Science, they have been counting, building the daily number line, patterning, learning shapes, doing the weather, practicing classroom routines, and recording survey results.


In October, the local Fire Fighters and EMTs came to visit. Kindergartners enjoyed learning about Fire Safety and seeing the fire truck and ambulance. Thank You, Pittsfield Fire Department.


In October, Kindergarten will be learning about rhyming with Mother Goose. They will be acting out many of the familiar rhymes and some new rhymes as well!

 


 

Pittsfield Police Department Arrest Log
10/5/08-10/11/08

 

On October 5, 2008, Oliver Biewald, 38, of Halfmoon Bay Drive, Center Barnstead, NH, was charged with Reckless Operation and given a court date to appear in Concord District Court on November 21, 2008.


On October 10, 2008, Scott Gray, 21, of Water Street, Pittsfield, was taken into protective custody and later released.


On October 10, 2008, Matthew Wright, 26, of Academy Street, Concord, NH, was taken into protective custody and later released.


Respectfully Submitted,
Chief Robert Wharem

 


Obituaries


 

Raymond P. Chapman


Pittsfield -
Raymond P. “Bub” Chapman, 60, of Pittsfield, NH, died October 12, 2008 at the Concord Regional Visiting Nurses Hospice House in Concord.


He was born on January 18, 1948 in Lebanon, NH the son of the late Clifton and Josephine (Maxwell) Chapman. He was raised and lived in North Walpole, NH for many years. He graduated from Bellows Falls High school in Bellows Falls, VT. Raymond was a longtime resident of Pittsfield.


He served his country during the Vietnam War with the US Navy. He was a sentry dog handler during the war.


He married Dorothy A. Goutas on August 19, 1972 in Bellows Falls, VT.


Bub was a co-owner of Thermal Stor Refrigeration in Hooksett where he worked for over 19 years.


He was a member of the Elks, the American Legion and the VDHA - Vietnam Dog Handlers Association. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and golfing. He was also very active in his community with various committees.


He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dorothy A. Chapman of Pittsfield; two sons, Dan Chapman of Alton, NH, and Jed Chapman of Pittsfield, NH; sister, Beverly Chapman Davis of Vermont and several nieces and nephews. Bub was expecting his first  grandson on January 1st 2009.

 

He was predeceased by his brother, Floyd “Butch” Chapman who died in 1958.
His memorial service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2008, in the chapel of the NH State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH.


Donations in his memory can be made to VDHA, 8203 Parting Clouds Ct, Las Vegas NV. 89117.


The Cremation Society of NH is in charge of the arrangements.


To view the online obituary or to send condolences go to www.csnh.com.

 


 
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