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Pittsfield NH News
September 17, 2008
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Celebrating Birthdays are: September 17, June Valentyn;
September 18, Pat Alexander, Joe Suchomski; September 20, Kegan
Feeny; September 22, Gladys Forbes; September 23, Mary Jane
Snedeker.
A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.
Best Wishes to Norm and Steph Tuttle who will celebrate their
Wedding Anniversary on September 23.
The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce will host the Fourth
Business Showcase on October 22, 2008 at the Pittsfield
Elementary School Gymnasium. Businesses in the greater
Pittsfield area are welcome to display their business to the
public. 6-8pm; free admission; door prizes. For info call Lyn at
435-7170 or visit us at
www.pittsfieldchamber.org.
Pittsfield Girls Soccer improved their record to 3-0 with
victories over Mt. Zion (12-1) and Nashua Christian (2-0) this
week.
Mercy Valdez had 4 goals and Aunna Towle had 2 in the Mt. Zion
game. Jen Tyrell had 2 goals in the Mt. Zion game and 1 against
Nashua and Kelley Hussey netted a goal in both games. Kara
Gingras, Allison Laflamme, and Shyla Mannion each scored a goal
versus Mt. Zion. A strong effort by Pittsfield’s defense (Kelli
Webber, Paige Corliss, Kara Gingras, Crystal Lively, and Bryce
Paradise) held Nashua Christian to 3 shots.
North To Alaska!
Submitted By Corine Miller
L-R:
The Millers, the Davises and the Horners are all smiles posing
in Alaska despite wearing jackets on a July day. The scenery was
like vacationing in a post card.
Leon and Corine Miller, Pittsfield; Paul and Carolyn Davis,
Epsom; and Richard and Suzanne Horner, Hopkinton went on a dream
vacation cruise and land tour to Alaska, June 28-July 8, 2008.
Leaving from Boston, they flew to Vancouver, British Columbia,
where they boarded the Celebrity “Millennium” Cruise Ship. They
cruised from there to Seward, Alaska, through the Inside
Passage. Ports of call were Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Icy
Strait Point. They enjoyed several tours including the Saxman
Native Totem Village, Mendenhall Glacier, White Pass Scenic
Railway and Spasski River Valley Wildlife & Bear Search along
with a stop at the famous Red Dog Saloon in Juneau. The
highlight of the cruise was the scenic trip through Yakutat Bay
viewing the Hubbard Glacier. The glacier is the largest calving
glacier on the North American continent, covering 25 percent
more area than the state of Rhode Island. The glacier routinely
calves off icebergs as high as 10 story buildings, sending
massive blocks of ice into the sea. It was spectacular!
The land tour included flying from Anchorage after a visit to
the Alaska Native Heritage Center to Fairbanks.
In Fairbanks, a Riverboat Discovery Sternwheeler ride included a
stop at the late Iditarod Champion Susan Butcher’s Kennel for a
dog sled team demonstration and the Athabascan Indian Village.
Next stop was the Denali Natural History Tour into the
six-million-acre Denali National Park. The park is a beautiful
unspoiled tapestry of wildflowers, rivers, rolling tundra and
mountain ranges embroidered with caribou and Dall sheep. It was
a beautiful day, allowing Mt. McKinley to be seen.
Another stop was at the Alaskan Pipeline. Transportation to
Talkeetna and back to Anchorage was on the Wilderness Express -
a glass domed and dinner train. Leon, Paul and Dick went salmon
fishing in Talkeetna. They returned with great fish stories and
pictures to prove them! The 22 hours of daylight was fabulous!
School Lunch Menus
Sept. 15-19, 2008
PMHS
Monday - Pizza, corn, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - BBQ ribs/roll, veggies, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Pasta, meatsauce, salad, bread, fruit, milk., baked
dessert.
Thursday - Chicken, fries, veggies, fruit, milk.
Friday - Grilled cheese, tomato soup, fruit, milk.
PES
Monday - Spaghetti with meatballs, veggie, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Chicken nuggets, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Hot dogs, tater tots, fruit, milk.
Friday - Pizza, veggie, fruit, milk.
CHICHESTER
Monday - Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, corn, oranges,
milk.
Tuesday - Beef Taco Boat, lettuce, tomato & cheese, salsa, brown
rice, pineapple, milk.
Wednesday - Spaghetti with meatsauce, garlic bread, veggie,
white cake, milk.
Thursday - Grilled cheese, tomato macaroni soup, orange wedges,
milk.
Friday - Variety pizza, baked fries, sliced peaches, milk.
Pittsfield Police Department Arrest Log 08/31/08-09/06/08
On
September 3, 2008, Joshua Connors, 22, of Dow Lane, Barnstead,
NH, was charged with Driving After Revocation or Suspension and
was given a court date to appear in Concord District Court on
September 26, 2008.
On September 5, 2008, David Fife, 18, of Depot Street,
Pittsfield, was charged with Driving After Revocation or
Suspension, Possession of Controlled/Narcotic Drugs, Default or
Breach of Bail Conditions and Failure to Obey Inspection
Requirements. Fife was given a court date to appear in Concord
District Court on October 3, 2008.
On September 6, 2008, Erin Hadley, 25, of Main Street,
Pittsfield, was charged with Criminal Threatening and was given
a court date to appear in Concord District Court on October 3,
2008.
On September 6, 2008 Elbert Judkins, 26, of Winant Road,
Pittsfield, was charged with Prohibited Sales/Alcoholic
Beverages, Possession of Controlled/Narcotic Drugs, and was
arrested on a Warrant. Judkins was given a court date to appear
in Concord District Court on October 10, 2008.
Respectfully Submitted
Chief Robert Wharem
Breast Cancer Survivors Celebration Planned For October 25
Concord Hospital Breast Care Center and the American Cancer
Society will host the Fourth Annual Breast Cancer Survivors Day
on Saturday, October 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Concord
Community Music School.
Individuals previously and newly diagnosed with breast cancer
are invited to join us for a free, relaxing program that
includes education, including workshops on nutrition,
self-hypnosis and relaxation, talking with your children about
cancer, and managing side effects of hormonal therapy; pampering
and socializing. A guest speaker will share her personal
survivorship story. A light breakfast and luncheon will also be
available.
Space is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, please
call the Breast Care Center at (603) 230-7266.
Concord Hospital Breast Care Center, in collaboration with
Concord Imaging Center, Concord Surgical Associates and
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord, provides streamlined care from
education and detection to treatment and follow-up. Services
provided include annual mammograms, breast ultrasound,
ultrasound-guided breast biopsies, stereotactic breast biopsies,
surgical consultations and genetic testing and counseling.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based
voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as
a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and
diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education,
advocacy and service.
Autumn’s Arrival at Josiah Carpenter Library
Summer will soon be past, and cooler days will be on the way.
After a break for the summer, The Friends of the Josiah Library
resumed their monthly meetings on September 8th. The group is
always looking for new members/volunteers with fresh ideas and a
willingness to participate. Generally, meetings are held the
first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Pittsfield’s Carpenter
Library, however, the next meeting won’t take place until
November 10th. If you’re interested in joining please call the
library at 435-8406.
As autumn rolls around, The Friends are planning their annual
Poinsettia Sale, set to begin on October 20th and running
through November 4th. The Friends will once again have their
table at Town Hall, on Election Day, November 4th, to take your
orders. Prior to Election Day, you may place your orders at the
Carpenter Library or through one of our members. In addition to
the poinsettia sale on Election Day, The Friends will be
raffling off a Thanksgiving Day themed gift. Be sure to bring
your checkbook along with you when you come to vote, you won’t
want to miss out on these opportunities!
In an effort to make the library more energy efficient and keep
energy costs down, The Friends purchased two ceiling fans for
the library, which help with those hot summer days, as well as
circulate the heated air in the wintertime. Insulated shades
for all the windows were also purchased with monies from our
raffles and sales. Our project of delivering a new children’s
book to the family of each newborn child in Pittsfield,
continues on for the second year. We are able to run this
program with funds donated by The Rotary of Pittsfield.
We wish you all a wonderful Autumn and invite you to visit the
Carpenter Library! Thank you for your support !
Open House
Senior
Center Demo Day Pittsfield Area Senior Center
In
recognition of Senior Center Week, on September 18, 2008, come
and see what our Seniors are up to!
Please RSVP for Lunch at 435-8482.
Demonstrations begin at 10:00 starting with Chair Dancing and
followed with demos on bridge, crazy quilting, YOGA, chair
exercise, cooking a potpourri, and strength training, finishing
just in time for a scrumptious dinner of Roast Pork w/apple
slices, stuffing, gravy, baked potatoes sour cream and for
dessert gingerbread with whipped cream!
September 17
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - Chair Exercise
Chair
Dancing
Cards, cribbage, puzzles, conversation, coffee and having fun
daily 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pittsfield Area Senior Center Raffle for $500.00 worth of fuel!
Tickets are 1 for $1.00, 6 for $ 5.00 an arm’s length (16) for
$10.00.
Call for details 435-8482 Drawing is December 19th 2008
September 18
Thursday
SENIOR CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Demo Day - No Bingo today
September 19
Friday
10:00 a.m. - Bridge Practice
10:00 a.m. - Chair Exercise
Chair Dancing
11:00 a.m. - YOGA
Sponsored by the Sanderson Fund
September 22
Monday
10:00 a.m. - BINGO is back on Mondays
September 23
Tuesday
10:00 a.m - Dan McGuire’s Easy Bridge Lessons
10:00 a.m. - Crafts - Crazy Quilting
September 24
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - Chair Exercise
Chair Dancing
New
Open Hours at the Carpenter Library
Beginning September 29, 2008, the library will be open Monday
through Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. With change
in hours the library will be open five days instead of six, and
26 hours a week instead of 29. According to the US Department of
Energy, the library will be able to reduce the amount of oil
needed to heat the building if we are open for five days a
week. By making this change, the library will be saving money,
conserve energy, and create a small pollution reduction all at
the same time.
Story Hour will be held at 10:00 a.m. each Thursday, except when
school is closed, and will begin on October 2, 2008. Each week
there will be stories and crafts, time for parents and
caregivers to meet and visit, and of course plenty of books to
check out and enjoy at home.
Pittsfield Police
Department Prepares For Open House
By
Meggin Dail
“A lot of hands make light work” they say and truer words could
not be spoken of the remodeling done in the lobby at the
Pittsfield Police Station.
Thanks to the efforts of Barton Lumber and their donation of
lumber and drywall material; Larry Konopka for his donation of
the new door; Richard Vincent and Jim Theodore and their
donation of labor; and Dan Ward of Concord Corrections Unit and
his crew, the lobby is not only more secure but has a brand new,
yet historical look.
The project started in April of this year and is based entirely
on donations and donated labor. The goal is to hold an Open
House with the Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce “Business After
Hours” and the public in November when the project will be
nearing completion.
Officers, Chief and staff members have also contributed their
time to this project and while the vote is still out on “Scarlet
Letter” red that the lobby is now painted, the driving force
behind the project is to better secure the police department’s
lobby for the safety of the officers and staff and the safety
and ease of serving the public.
Letter To The Editor
Great
GOP Convention – Thank You
This
77-year-old legislator and his beautiful wife attended our very
first GOP convention last week, and I wanted to extend a giant
thank you to many of the New Hampshire players behind the scene
that made it such a successful event.
I want to specifically thank Peter Spaulding, Phyllis Woods,
Sean Mahoney and others for working your tails off to make our
experience one to remember. In addition, Senator McCain was
magnanimous in accommodating us, as our spot on the convention
floor was close to the stage and all the action.
In addition, it should be duly noted it was the first time a
grand slam was hit out of an ice hockey arena. Governor Sarah
Palin’s speech was a tremendous performance and one for the
ages.
Thank you again to all that made it a very special week.
John S. “Jack” Barnes, Jr.
New Hampshire State Senator
State Senatorial District 17
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Obituaries
Ray
I. McIntyre
Pittsfield - Ray I. McIntyre, 54, died Wednesday, September
10, 2008, at Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association’s
Hospice House.
Ray was born January 15, 1954, in Cleveland, the son of Ray I.
McIntyre and Louise E. (Maynard) Langlais.
Ray is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Donovan) McIntyre; a son,
Paul R. McIntyre of Cameron, N.Y.; his mother of Tilton; two
brothers, Wayne P. McIntyre of Chichester and Guy R. McIntyre of
Tilton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father in 1987; and a brother, Dennis
P. McIntyre in 1985.
Ray enjoyed dog training and loved his dogs. He also enjoyed
motorcycle riding and was an avid Jimmy Buffet fan.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may made to the Concord Regional Visiting
Nurse Association, Hospice House, P.O. Box 1797, Concord, NH
03302-1797.
William E. Perry, Jr.
Portsmouth - William E. Perry, Jr., 76, of Pittsfield, NH,
died Monday, September 8, 2008, at the Epsom Healthcare Center.
Born in Portsmouth, NH, on July 8, 1932, he was the son of
William E. and Mildred G. (Powhattan) Perry.
Trained as a paratrooper, William served in the United States
Army 2nd Infantry Division serving with the 187th Airborne
Division during the Korean War.
He was a self employed painting contractor for over 35 years.
William was an avid hunter and fisherman and a huge Red Sox fan.
William was a life member of the Piscataqua Chapter #4, DAV and
Emerson Hovey Post #168, VFW and a 35 year member of Frank E.
Booma Post # 7, American Legion.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Barbara L. (Smith)
Perry; two children, Roxanne M. Perry and Eric R. Perry both of
Pittsfield, NH; two grandsons, Robert LaFrenier of Portsmouth
and Michael T. Perry of Amesbury, MA; ˝ brother Daniel Page of
NJ; sister, Helen Willet of Maine; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased by two children Michael Perry and Diane
Perry.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at
Harmony Grove Cemetery, South Street, Portsmouth.
Arrangements were by J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster
Chapel.
Florence Moffett
Pittsfield - Florence (McKeen) Moffett, 106 years, 6 months,
24 days, passed away at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in
Boscawen, NH, on Thursday, September 4, 2008. She resided in
Epsom, NH, for 11 years and was formerly of Norwell, MA, where
she lived from 1956 to 1997. She had also been a resident of
East Braintree, MA.
While in Norwell, she was active with the Norwell Senior
Citizens and was former secretary of that group.
In her earlier years, she was employed as a secretary for
Marty’s Oil Company in Quincy, MA.
She was born in Groveton, NH, and in earlier years had been
employed at the Groveton Post Office and the Groveton Paper
Company. She was the valedictorian of her high school class in
Groveton.
She was the wife of the late John L. Moffett and mother of the
late John W. Moffett.
She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Kaukola who was
married to the late Robert Kaukola of Pittsfield, NH, and Nancy
A. White, married to Steven A. White of Pittsfield, NH; nine
grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
She was the daughter of the late William and Harriet McKeen, and
was the last of four children.
Funeral Services and Burial were held in Braintree, MA.
Memorial Donations may be sent to the Massachusetts Association
For The Blind at MAB Community Services, 200 Ivy Street,
Brookline, MA 02446.
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