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Pittsfield NH News

November 5, 2008

 


 

The Richard Brown House invites you to their first Craft and Bake Sale on November 15, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Richard Brown House, located at 142 South Village Road in Loudon, is an affordable senior housing community managed by Volunteers of America Northern New England. There will be many craft items made by residents, as well as outside vendors. The ladies are busy baking their favorite goodies for the bake sale. A white elephant table and numerous raffle items will be another feature. All proceeds will go to support the activities of the residents. Please join us for an enjoyable morning.


For more information please contact Letty Barton at 798-3190, Ext. 3 or by email at: [email protected].

 



Celebrating Birthdays are: November 5, Rene Drolet, Amanda Boisvert, Sheila Fries; November 6, Ryan Derby, Ryan Hetu, Tanner Salem, Effie Topouzoglou, Cleon Riel Sr.,  Teresa Webber; November  7, Samantha Payne, Matthew Payne, Kevin Maxfield, Stephanie Vien; November 8, Albert Riel, Justin Quigley; November 9, Herman Fries, Melissa Ward; Novembr 11, Harland Mandigo.
A Very Happy Birthday To One And All!
 



Celebrating Anniversaries are: November 7, Harland and Judy Mandigo and John and Rosemary Kostrzewski; November 11, Paul and Pauline Fox.
 



Corine and Leon Miller, Mark and Andi Riel, and Carolyn and Paul Davis, traveled to Washington, DC, recently, to attend the awards ceremony held there at the National 4-H Center. Corine, because of her dedication and service to 4-H, was named as the 2008 National 4-H Hall of Fame Laureate from New Hampshire. She was one of only seventeen to receive the honor this year nationwide.


Corine’s mom, Ruth Kimball, who recently observed her 90th  Birthday, was inducted into the first class of the National 4-H Hall of Fame Laureates in 2002.
 



The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders will be holding their 8th Annual Ham & Bean Supper, Saturday, November 8, 2008.  It will be downstairs at the Pittsfield Community Center from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the meal consisting of ham, beans or potatoes, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert.  The cost is $7.00 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 6 to 12 and children 5 and under is free.  Stop by and enjoy a home cooked meal.
 


 

Pittsfield Area Senior Center Nov. 6-12
Book Club Nov. 17th

The Book Club meets on the 3rd Monday of the month right after lunch at 12:30. This months selection is Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich.


Smoking Cessation:
Our smoking cessation program that Breath NH provided has been a wonderful success. This was a pilot program for seniors.   Seniors are the most difficult of all age groups to consider quitting. We are honored to announce that two of our participants’ have quit. The group continues to meet for support and to continue the friendships grown from this program.  The next goal is to take the Breath NH Smoking Cessation Program begins November 13, 2008, at 10 a.m.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 435-8482 to register by November 10th.

 


 

PMHS Hosts Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament

Pittsfield Middle High School will host a three-on-three basketball tournament on Saturday, November 8 from 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the PMHS gym. The tournament is open to Pittsfield residents and people who work in the community. Proceeds for the tournament will be used to purchase gifts for local children in need during the holiday season.


Teams may be same-gender or co-ed, and may consist of 3 to 4 players. The cost to play is $5.00 per player. Registration, rules and waiver forms must be picked up at PMHS. All forms must be returned with payment by 4:00 pm on Friday, Novemer 7th. On the day of the event, fans will be admitted for $3.00 (or free with a new toy). There will be a 50/50 raffle, a gift raffle, and food available at the event.


For further information, please contact the teachers organizing the event: Denise Mason or Catherine Loud at PMHS, 435-6701.

 


 

Joshua and Sonya Bunton

 

Congratulations to Joshua and Sonya Bunton who were united in marriage on Saturday, September 27th, 2008.


The bride was given away by James Azotea. A double ring ceremony was performed by Fern Bond at the home of James and Terrie Azotea in Pittsfield.


A lovely reception followed with family and friends attending.


The Bride, daughter of James and Terrie Azotea and the late Thomas E. Drew, Sr., is a Pharmacy Tech at Rite Aid and is continuing her education at Hesser College for Medical Assistant.


The Groom, son of Sean and Doris Carney of Pittsfield and Dawn Bunton of Mass., is a pipe fitter at John L. Carter Co.


The couple spent three days in North Conway and returned to their home in Pittsfield.

 


 

Letter

To The town Of Pittsfield:
We, the volunteers at the Pittsfield Food Pantry wish to thank the citizens of our town for their generosity in the Food Drive that was held October 10th. Not only were you generous with food and money, but promises for future deliveries which came within days of our appeal.


We also wish to thank Danis Market for allowing us to have a station at their store, also, Twin Market for  not only allowing us to set up a station there but the generous way the manager treated our volunteers.


Thanks to everyone for  their generosity. Please remember the Food Pantry in the coming weeks as the holidays are fast approaching and the need for food will be great.

 

Thank you.
Volunteers At The Food Pantry.
 

P.S. A big thank you to the students of PMHS for their fantastic food drive. It was of enormous help to the Community.

 


 

Tim Paterson to speak on the NH involvement in the Civil War

 


The Pittsfield Historical Society will present a program by Tim Paterson on the New Hampshire involvement in the Civil War. Tim will focus on 1863 “The turning point of the war”. The program will include information on all the major battles of that pivotal year. The program is the last in our 2008 lecture Series and will be held at the Pittsfield Middle-High School lecture hall on Thursday, November 13th at 7pm.

 


 

On October 22, 2008 the Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce held the Fall Business Showcase at the Pittsfield Elementary School gymnasium. There were 36 registered exhibitors taking part in this event. Visitors from the public enjoyed various door prizes offered by exhibitors as they learned more about our local business community. Not only was this an excellent opportunity for participating members to interact with each other, but several community members met their local businesses for the first time.  A special welcome to our newest members that took part in this event: All Points Property Cleaning and Recycling; Big Fish Little Fish Aquatics and Exotics; Century 21 Thompson Real Estate; Community Alcohol and Drug Coalition; Image Plus Promos; KYdstop Pittsfield; McBride’s Water Advantage; Ms. Kim’s Music Makers; Pittsfield Area Senior Center; Tastefully Simple; The Toy Box and Kids Korner; United First Financial; Weekly Trash Pickup and White Buffalo Trading Post. Door prizes were awarded at the end of the night including: Free tickets to “Last Comic Standing” donated by the Suncook Valley Sun; a candy Bouquet donated by Sweet Bouquets n More; a 30 minute Reiki session donated by The Innate in You, LLC; Gift baskets donated by Exit Reward Realty; Paige Agency; Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Fresh Apples donated by Patricia J. Houle, CPA; as well as several gift certificates and gas cards. Thank you to our exhibitors and especially the members of the public who came out to meet our local businesses. If you would like to learn more about the Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce and our upcoming events, please visit us at www.pittsfieldchamber.org.
 


 

Neighbor To Neighbor Project Update

Submitted By
Tony Marcotte, Chairman Neighbor To Neighbor Project
The family has moved into the house built by the generosity of too many people to mention in one article. The goal has to have the house completed in time for the family of seven to be in a new house for the school year and they were.


Several contractors stepped forward, most notably Garry Perkins of Perkins Concrete who did all of site work and donated the labor and materials for the foundation. Bruce Bova of JB Carpentry framed the shell of the house, helped throughout the process and also paid for a subcontractor to finish the kitchen. Both of them came through financially and put their other projects aside when we needed them. In any list of donors they both are at the top.


Barton Lumber helped with discounts, Harvey Industries with all windows and exterior doors, Bedford Design and its employees for survey research and locating the house, septic design and fees, as well as inspections. Chris’ Drywall Inc. donated the drywall, installation and finishes. Max Mahanes installed all of the wiring and electrical  fixtures that were donated in whole by Electrical Wholesalers, Inc. A-D Archambault installed all of the plumbing fixtures that were donated by Witway Supply. Suncook Valley Interiors painted the interior.


Other donors included MDP Development, Globe Manufacturing, Wallboard Supply Co., Mark Kitner, Gene Lee, W. Angelina, LLC, A.J. Foss, Highwood Cold Storage, George Booth, Big Jim’s Bargain Outlet, Aggregate Industries, Pinard Waste Systems, Pennichuck Water Works, Pittsfield Circle of Home & Friends, First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, Bow Lake Baptist Church, AJ Foss, The Diaconate Board of First Congregational Church Pittsfield, Brox Industries, Aggregate Industries, Goss Septic, Northeast Earth Mechanics, Loudon Building Supply, Concord Cooperative Market, Gove Environmental Services. Thank you to everyone not mentioned who showed up at the right time from near and far just when they were needed.


Dozens of people from Pittsfield Elementary helped but the project would never had started or been completed without the help of Mike Curtin, the PES Guidance Counselor. Mike spent endless hours during the planning, solicitation of donations, as well as coordinated the contractors throughout construction. Mike’s family not only had to do without him, they also helped with the project and continues to help raise money to pay our final bills.


We still need to raise about $15,000. Please visit our website www.neighbortoneighborproject.net created by Don Chase to see some of the project.

 

If you can help with any donation that would greatly be appreciated.
I also want to thank my wife and family for being patient during the hectic times and never once complaining about the time I spent away from them to work on the project.   

 


 

School Lunch Menus November 10-14, 2008

 

EPSOM
Monday - Hamburgers with rolls, potato wedges, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, Caesar salad.
Tuesday - No School Veterans’ Day
Wednesday - Fish sticks, onion rings, veg., fruit, milk or yogurt tray, Chef’s salad.
Thursday - Homemade pizza, tossed salad, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, no salad.
Friday - Sloppy Joe with rolls, cole slaw, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, garden salad with sunbutter.


CHICHESTER
Monday - Nachos, cheese sauce & salsa, rice, peas, applesauce, milk.
Tuesday - No School Veterans’ Day
Wednesday - Macaroni & cheese, garden salad, chocolate pudding, milk.
Thursday - Grandparents Day - Turkey & cheese wrap, lettuce, tomato & pickle, baked chips, fresh fruit, milk.
Friday - Chicken patty sandwich, tater tots, corn, fruit, milk.
 

PMHS
Monday - No School
Tuesday - No School
Wednesday - Pizza, corn, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Meatball subs, veggies, fruit, milk.
Friday - Grill cheese, tomato soup, fruit, milk.
 

PES
Monday - No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Tuesday - No School - Veterans’ Day
Wednesday - Mac & cheese, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Grilled cheese sandwich, fries, fruit, milk.
Friday - Pizza, veggie, fruit, milk.

 


 

Local glass artisan and fiddler Bruce Cobb will be performing with 50 or more musicians in the upcoming Strathspey & Reel Society of New Hampshire’s 20th Gala Scottish Concert, held November 30 at 2:30 p.m. in the Concord City Auditorium.


SRSNH, now in its 21st year is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to playing music of the Scottish musical tradition. Members are of all ages, meet for monthly music sessions, and perform several times a year. The society is open to anyone with an interest in Scottish music, including instrumentalists, singers, dancers, or listeners. The motto is “Having Fun with Scottish Music.” Visit www.srsnh.org for the SRSNH calendar, news, and information about joining. The society is partly  funded by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.


SRSNH plays regularly for the New Hampshire Highland Games, the New England Folk Festival, Wolfeboro First Night, and a variety of good causes. This June, the society helped in the fight against cancer by playing for the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” in Wolfeboro.


This year’s gala features cellist Abby Newton and her daughter, fiddler Rosie Newton, as guest stars. Abby has been a frequent guest on Prairie Home Companion and has made many recordings with singer Jean Redpath.


Guest dancers will be Laura Scott’s Highland Soles, who have gotten rave reviews from the Boston Globe. Some 50 members of SRSNH will also play jigs, reels, and Strathspeys, the music with the Scottish “snap.” This concert is the perfect way to end the Thanksgiving weekend. Tickets may be ordered online (www.srsnh.org) or by calling 603 437-3497.

 


 

Pittsfield Police Department  Arrest Log
10/19/08-10/25/08

On October 19, 2008 Norman Miner, 42, of Catamount Road, Pittsfield, was arrested on a warrant for criminal mischief and given a court date to appear in Concord District Court on 11/21/08.


On October 22, 2008, Donald LaValley, 48, of Elm Street, Pittsfield, was arrested on two counts of Felonious Sexual Assault/Forcible Rape and given a court date to appear in Concord District Court on 10/23/08.


On October 22, 2008, Kelly Stone, 20, of Quail Ridge Road, Pittsfield, was arrested on a Warrant and given a court date to appear in Concord District Court on 10/23/08.
On October 24, 2008, Melissa Mulrenin, 24, of Clough Road, Pittsfield, was charged Suspended Registration, Driving after Revocation, Failuer to Obey Stop Sign, Failure to Obey Inspection Requirements and Speeding. Mulrenin was given a court date to appear in Concord District Court on 12/12/08


On October 24, 2008, Steven Houlne, 53, of Leavitt Road, Pittsfield, was charged with Obstructing Government Administration, Driving After Revocation or Suspension and Taking Without Owner Consent. Houlne was given a court date to appear in Concord District Court on 11/14/08.


Respectfully Submitted,
Chief Robert Wharem
 


 

Indoor Air Quality Issues - Dust Mites

by Ross E. Allen
AllenAire Certified Indoor Air Quality Specialist

In a recent article, I mentioned that the U.S. Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency rate indoor air pollution is one of the most important environmental concerns in America today. Studies have shown that the number of pollutants in the air in our homes ranges from about 125 to 350, with an average of about 225.


Many of these pollutants cause allergies, and among the most potent allergens found in every home are dust mite feces.  We often think that we are allergic to the “dust”, but our allergies can usually be narrowed down to something(s) more specific.  Why we develop these allergies will be the subject of another article.


So what are these dust mites?  As you probably already know, they feed on the dead skin that we are constantly shedding.  But, did you know that 80-85% of the dust you see floating in that sunbeam coming through your window is dead skin or pet dander?  And did you know that we each shed approximately 2.4 million pieces of dead skin every hour?  So if you multiply the number of people in your home by 2.4 million by 24 hours per day – well, you do the math.


And each piece of dead skin is food for a dust mite.  Again, we are not allergic to these cute little critters, but many are allergic to the proteins found in their feces. An estimated 10% of our population suffers from these allergens, second only to pollen.  And each dust mite excretes about 20 pellets per day - yuck!!  Now, to expand on the magnitude of the problem, there may be as many as 10 million dust mites in your mattress (x 20 pellets/day).  If your pillow is two years old, 10% of its weight will be dust mites, their remains and their feces.  And then there’s the upholstery and the carpets.


So, what can we do about it?  First of all, dust mites thrive best when the humidity level is above 70%, so we can try to lower the humidity a little bit in our homes if it is high. Another way to reduce the effects of dust mites is with “dust mite free bedding.”  This can be helpful for those with serious dust mite allergies.   That’s just two ways to limit them, and there are several more mentioned in the EHSO article referenced below.


But there is one other very effective way to limit them that you won’t find in most “solutions manuals,” and that is based upon another little known fact about the dust mites’ food supply.  They can only eat the dead skin after it has been de-fatted.  And, it is de-fatted by mold that grows on it, primarily Aspergillus anasteiodami.  Molds reproduce by spores, which are being released into the air to infect that next 2.4 million pieces of dead skin you will shed.  Once the mold has “eaten” the fats in the dead skin or pet dander, then the dust mites can eat the remains.  So all we have to do to slow down this cycle is kill the mold.  Dust mites will never be eliminated from our homes (unless we leave), but their numbers can be reduced.


Since traditional air filters cannot kill mold, bacteria or anything else, they have no effect on this cycle.  Fortunately, there is technology that does kill mold, mildew, bacteria and even some viruses.  It is called “radiant catalytic ionization” (RCI).  This technology was developed specifically for NASA to preserve food up to 30% longer in the Space Station.  That technology is now available for residential and commercial use.  You can find out more about RCI through my website, www.allenaire.com.  For more information on dust mites, google “dust mites”, and look for EHSO’s article, Dust Mites: Everthing You Might Not Want to Know!!!

 


Obituaries


 

Robert J. Armstrong


Danforth, ME - Robert J. Armstrong, 17, died October 17, 2008, in Hodgdon, ME, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born March 20, 1991 in Concord, NH, son of Paul and Karen (Kidder) Armstrong II.


Robert was a senior at Hodgdon High School and worked at Grammie’s Country Inn. He enjoyed making people laugh, living and loving life to its fullest; loved riding in his truck listening to music, playing the guitar, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.


In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandfather, Margiorinio (Sharkey) Ascani of Bow; paternal grandfather, Paul R. Armstrong of Houlton, ME; three sisters, Judith, Kimberly and Jennifer; several aunts and uncles including David and Susan Croft of Penacook; Lloyd and Barbara Doughty of Epsom; William and Wanda Heath of Kennebunk, ME; and John Kidder of Pittsfield; several cousins, including Bryan Croft of Concord.


He was predeceased by one brother, James Eric; and grandmothers, Elizabeth (Betty) Small Ascani and Judith Armstrong.


Donations may be made to the Robert Armstrong Memorial Fund, c/o Susan Croft, 6 Hobart Street, Penacook, NH 03303 or directly at Robert Armstrong Memorial Fund, c/o TD BankNorth, 277 Sheep Davis Road, Concord, NH 03301.

 


 
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