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Pittsfield NH News

March 5, 2014

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The March meeting of the Pittsfield American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 was delayed one week due to Meet the Candidate night on March 3.  The new date for the meeting will be March 10, 2014 at 7:30 pm.  The meeting will be held at the Post Commander Dan Ward’s home, 6 Maple St., Pittsfield, NH.  This is an important  meeting, as Nominations for 2014-2015 will be taken with Post Election held in April.  

 

If you have any questions concerning the Peterson-Cram Post, contact the Post Commander, Dan Ward at 603-496-0848.

 


 

Ash Wednesday Services

 

The First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield, observes the beginning of Lent with an Ash Wednesday service, March 5, 7 p.m. As part of the service, there will be a time of prayer and reflection, the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. The Rev. David Stasiak will lead the service with the addition of special music by the Chancel Choir and JuBellation Handbell Choir. Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

Lent is the beginning of the 40-day season of repentance and preparation for the remembrance of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It culminates on Easter Sunday, April 20.

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

The Food Pantry will again participate in the annual Feinstein Foundation One Million Dollar Give Away to food pantries across the nation. The appeal is from March 1st to April 30, 2014.

 

The appeal is for both money and merchandise. To enter, we must count each item that comes into the pantry, and also all the money. The grant amount is based on the number of items and the amount of money collected during this period.

 

Please help us beat our grant of last year.

 

We take care of over 100 families a month, so this is a good way to ensure that we will continue to serve the people of Pittsfield.

 

Thank you all in advance.

Pittsfield Food Pantry

 


 

Letter

 

Dear Pittsfield Citizen,

As some of you may be aware, Paul Skowron will not be renewing his contract with the town of Pittsfield.

 

Paul has been serving as our Town Administrator for the past several years, first on an interim basis through MRI, then full time.

To many it probably goes without saying that this is not, by any stretch of the imagination, an easy position. None-the-less, Paul has sincerely embraced it from day one.

 

Thank you, Paul, for your integrity, loyalty and commitment to Pittsfield, despite the challenges.

 

Linda Small

 


 

Letter

 

Dear Pittsfield Voters,

I wish to respectively rebut a comment in the letter from the Pittsfield Planning Board published on Feb. 26 this year. In the letter it states that Amendment 3 of the zoning ordinance is supported by the ZBA, that is a misstatement, it is supported by 2 members of the ZBA, not the full board. You may see how the ZBA voted by looking at the minutes of the Planning Board on Dec. 5, 2013, a joint meeting of Planning and Zoning where a 2 to 2 split of ZBA members occurred, and the minutes of the ZBA on Dec. 12, 2013 where 3 members were not present and an alternate was used to make a quorum, the 2 members present were for the change at the joint meeting. Unfortunately I had a prior engagement that kept me from attending.  

 

I personally am against making the ZBA an elected board, I think it is unnecessary, short-sighted and ill-advised.

 

Thank you,

Paul Sherwood

Vice-chairman Pittsfield ZBA

 


 

Pittsfield Area Senior Center March News And Events  

 

Please come and visit to welcome the Center’s new manager, Carol Shiferle!  Carol is a resident of Pittsfield, and she has experience working with older adults in areas of social recreation, nutrition and exercise.

 

Leslie Vogt has transferred to the Suncook Senior Center, and she will miss working with the folks in Pittsfield—but of course she’ll still be seeing everyone when she finishes her workday and comes home to Pittsfield. 

 

Do you have concerns about falling?  The senior center and the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association will be offering A Matter of Balance beginning Friday March 14th, 10:00 am to noon. This free, eight-week, award winning program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.  Call 435-8482 to register.

 

On Tuesday March 18th at 10:30 am the Read, Meet Talk Book Club will be discussing Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin.  In this novel, a woman on a suicide run kicks her horrifically abused little boy, known only as Snoot—out of the car; just before T-boning her Impala into a train.  Chase Walker, a reporter for the Brunswick Daily in Glen County, Ga., is assigned to follow up on the boy, whose abandonment mirrors Chase’s own haunted past.  This is a haunting story about fishing, baseball, home cooking, and other matters of life and death.

 

VNA Education Series will continue on Wednesday March 19th at 12:30 pm with Let’s Get Started: Healthy Living at any Age.

 

Wacky Songs that Made us Laugh, a discussion and performance with 

 

Cal Knickerbocker will be presented at 10:30 am, on Tuesday March 25, 2014.  Laughter always helps to reduce tension, forget troubles, and release frustrations. The advent of the phonograph, followed soon by radio broadcasting, allowed songwriters to pen humorous songs that became nationwide hits. This program includes 30 side-splitting original recordings from the 1920s to the 1980s.  This program is free and open to the public, funding is provided by the NH Humanities Council.

 


 

Letter

 

Dear Pittsfield Voters,

The Pittsfield Planning Board is proposing six zoning amendments for your approval on March 11, and the board respectfully asks that you vote YES.

 

Amendments 1, 2, 4, and 5 are basic housekeeping to correct errors or to clarify the zoning ordinance.  Amendment 3 will convert the zoning board from a board appointed by the selectmen to a board elected by town voters.  Amendment 6 will waive parking requirements for nonresidential uses in the downtown Commercial District.  My letter in last week’s Sun had a more detailed description of the six amendments.

 

Correcting errors and clarifying the zoning ordinance is important because the land use boards treat people inconsistently and unfairly when the ordinance is confusing, self-conflicting, or nonconforming to state law.  Many people do not know how big this problem is—until they have to appear before a land use board!

One thing that most people do know is that our downtown Commercial District desperately needs help.  The zoning ordinance has long required that downtown businesses have off-street parking spaces even though almost all lots in the downtown need a variance from this requirement.  The planning board intends that amendment 6 eliminating this impractical requirement will be a first step in a larger plan to revitalize the downtown.

 

But the planning board needs you.  The board can only suggest changes; you, the voter, decide whether to adopt those changes.  So the board asks that you learn about and support the proposed amendments.  My letter in last week’s Sun describes each of the amendments, and the full text of each amendment is on file for public inspection at the town hall and also on the town website. Please vote YES for these six amendments on March 11.

 

Thank you,

Clayton Wood

 


 

Searching For What Is True

Submitted By Senator John Reagan

NH Senate District 17 

 

My vote was yes on the committee recommendation of ought to pass to move Senate Bill 413 out of committee to the full senate in session. The bill title is AN ACT relative to health insurance coverage. It is the committee’s task to hear bills and move them to the full chamber for a vote. I was still not convinced there was no possible escape from the trap so cleverly set for the states by the Democrat Obama administration. My belief then and now is to discover a less ugly process to pay the health care bills of those unable to pay for their own health care. 

 

There is another debate about why should the people who guard their healthiness and pay for their own health care pay for those who have decided to live unhealthy lives. This argument is not for today but it undermines the idea of health care being a right without a corresponding responsibility.

 

My examination of the proposed process finds me in disagreement with the senate plan. There were other possibilities not presented but the plan, as offered,  appeared acceptable at the time. In the normal course of legislative business the representatives and senators rely on the recommendations of fellow members. Respect for the opinion of others is a cornerstone of the committee process. Otherwise we would all have to sit in a large room and hear all the positions, pro and con, and decide the best course to take with each and every issue. There are not enough hours in a session for a process of everyone hearing, pondering and amending every legislative proposal.

 

Constituent input is another source of information used to formulate our positions and decisions as legislators. Some input is ranting, some raving, some misguided, some excellent and to the point of the issue. Many inputs, email, phone calls, letters, conversations call for helping the poor. Others want to reduce the expensive use of the emergency rooms. Many messages are altruistic some bombastic. Some want nothing to do with another misguided promise from Washington, D.C.  Focusing on defining the problem and vetting the options is my process for deciding which solution to support and what is the best vote for my constituents. 

 

In New Hampshire sick and injured people show up at the hospital, receive medical and surgical services, are then discharged. Some of these folks leave without paying for the services they have received. Each year the state general fund reimburses the hospitals for these unpaid for services labeled “uncompensated care”. It has been my understanding the senate plan is an attempt to get money from Washington, D.C. to relieve the general fund when making uncompensated care payments. My position as a guardian of taxpayer dollars is often to get the money, money New Hampshire taxpayers have sent to D.C., returned for our use in our state. But what about the strings?

 

Every federal dollar sent to a state comes with an obligation to follow a program created by bureaucrats and approved by congress for our own good. See where I am going? The alternative is to refuse to join the program and forfeit the immediate benefit in order to not be participants in another path to failure. When a federal government program fails the solution is almost always to throw more money to resuscitate the failure. Throwing good money after bad is a hallmark of big government.

 

This is the truth I seek when voting on the current senate plan. My decision about the “Obominable” healthcare scheme is to vote “No” when the plan comes to the senate floor. Supporting the payment for uncompensated care with money filtered through the federal government cannot have a positive outcome. There are no successful federal state partnerships costing less than each individual state’s program for accomplishing the same outcome. To force people to surrender tax dollars to fund the expenses of some other person is dishonest. To add the expensive federal “Shipping & Handling” and expecting an unprecedented outcome is a foolhardy exercise in wishful thinking. 

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

It is voting time again.  The zoning board and the planning board have been talking back and forth this year about doing some clean up on the zoning ordinances for the Town of Pittsfield.  It is difficult enough as a member of the zoning board to understand some of our zoning ordinances now just imagine someone who has to come in before the board…. Not an easy task.  Plus there are many inconsistencies between the town and state ordinances!  So much of these amendment proposals will take care of this.

 

As to article 3 making the zoning board an elected board instead of an appointed board is also an important article.   At this point in time the Zoning board is an appointed board, and with the changing times for the town, I think it is time for the Zoning board to become an elected board.    This would make it easier for the board to accept alternates to the board as well as answer to the citizens of the town.   Many say they think it would be a popularity contest, others say well I was new to town and no one would vote for me, these are a few of the arguments against a voted board.  I do not think this would be a popularity contest, I think that you would find that the people who really want to serve and be a part of the town would run.   I do not think that this town would ever not vote for someone just because they just moved to town, especially not if that person were to make an attempt to get to know the people of the town.

 

So I would ask you the citizens of the Town of Pittsfield to please support all the Zoning amendment changes on this year’s ballot. This will hopefully make things easier for everyone coming in to the town hall for zoning questions, as well as make it easier for the Planning and Zoning boards to try to accomplish the job that they have volunteered to do for the citizens of the town!   Thank you!  

 

Sincerely,  Carole Dodge 

 


 

Letter To The Editor

VOTE ON TUESDAY MARCH 11

 

On Tuesday, March 11, Pittsfield voters will have two choices for the 3 year Board of Selectman term.  The incumbent, Mr. LeDuc, has a 3 year record which is readily available for review.  I am troubled by Mr. LeDuc’s public record on behalf of the citizens of Pittsfield.  His actions on various boards, his representations of facts from one board to the next, and his inconsistencies in stating the facts, are very troubling to me.  His voting record is equally troubling in that there is no sense of who or what he represents. Have the residents of Pittsfield been treated equally and fairly by Mr. LeDuc’s actions in the last three years??  Only the voters can decide. 

 

My well researched vote will NOT go to Mr. LeDuc on March 11. I will be casting my vote for Mr. Theodore for the 3 year term on the Board of Selectmen.

 

God Bless Our Troops,

Rachel Wood, Pittsfield

 


 

Loudon Center Freewill Baptist Church

 

Caregiver’s Support group the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 6 pm at the church. 

 

Bible Study every other Saturday morning with potluck breakfast. (Call Rev. Overall at 875-5822 for dates/location)

 

Saturday, March 15 join us for our monthly potluck supper at 6 pm followed by a concert by the Dump Run Gang Band from Gilmanton. A freewill love offering will be collected.

 

Monday, March 17, 2014 please join us for a presentation on how to help the homeless at 7 pm. Refreshments provided.

 

Please mark your calendars and spread the word about the Community Resource Fair on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10 am -- 2 pm. Come and find out about all the resources available to residents of Loudon and surrounding towns for all ages. We will have an activities table available for the children. Lunch items will be available for a nominal fee. This event is FREE and open to all residents of Loudon and  all surrounding towns

 

Please call Rev. Linda Overall at 603.875.5822 for more information on all of our events/studies

 

Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:30, we would love to see you!

 


 

Now Open In Pittsfield

Suncook Valley Chiropractic And Functional Medicine

 

Dr. Adam Killpartrick would like to announce the opening of Suncook Valley Chiropractic and  Functional  Medicine  located within Locke’s Location right off Route 28.

 

Dr. Killpartrick graduated with honors from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2005.  While attending Palmer College of Chiropractic Dr. Killpartrick devoted his energy to mastering upper cervical chiropractic, a specific method of chiropractic care that focuses on correcting the spine without any twisting or popping.

 

In addition to focusing on upper cervical chiropractic, Dr. Killpartrick has also been trained extensively in cranial therapy, both Cranial Release Technique and Cranio Sacral Therapy.

 

Dr. Killpartrick has also completed extensive post graduate coursework in functional medicine and clinical nutrition.  He is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, which is among the highest nutritional certifications offered in the healthcare field.

 

In addition to private practice, he has co­consecutively served as Clinical Consultant, Medical Educator and Director of Product and Clinical Development for leading nutritional supplement companies and has collaborated with some of the most notable figures in the integrative medicine field, including Dr. Andrew Weil.

 

Dr. Killpartrick currently holds a position as a Medical Advisory Board member for Natural Practitioner Magazine, has had numerous articles published in various magazines and industry journals and has lectured nationally on clinical conditions such as thyroid disorders, bio­detoxification and digestive disorders and their natural medicine approaches.

 

To contact Suncook Valley Chiropractic call 603­435­6600 or visit them online at suncookvalleychiropractic.com.

 


 

Suncook Valley Sno-Riders Poker Run

 

A few days before the Poker Run we had us some warmer weather and rain, but that did not stop this event from happening on Saturday, February 22nd at the Youth Ball Field on Tilton Hill Road in Pittsfield.   With plenty of snow still on the ground and the SVSR grooming crew out in full force grooming (THANK YOU groomer drivers!) the Poker Run went off without a hitch with a good turnout and great trails.

  

We have many that we would like to thank for making this event a success.  First, those of you who jumped on your sled and joined in on the fun.  You made it happen! 

 

Second,  a THANK YOU to the following businesses who contributed to our door prizes:  The Weathervane, The 99 Restaurant, Bell Brothers, Clarke’s Grain Store, Regal Movie Theaters, HK Powersport, Jitters Café, Sign Works, Freedom Cycle, Subway, St. George Auto Body, McDonalds, Keeley Painting, Sanels, Maxfield’s, Barton Lumber Co., Town Pizza, JnR Auto Repair and JAR Engines.  Your donated prizes were an awesome addition to the event. 

 

Third, a THANK YOU to the Pittsfield Youth Ball Field Association who provided us with breakfast sandwiches and hamburger and hot dogs throughout the day.  Your food really hit the spot!  

 

And last, we must not forget to mention our Poker Run winners. 1st place went to Debbie Currier, 2nd place Darcy Clarke, 3rd place Jack Clarke and worst hand went to Joe Hough.  Congratulations to all of you!

 

We hope everyone had fun and see you next year! 

 


Obituaries


 

William Joseph (Bill) Baker

 

On 2/23/14 Bill peacefully left us to be reunited with his daughters Kathleen Baker and Julie Giera, his parents Frederick and Ann (Carey) Baker, his brother Frederick Baker, several cherished relatives, and numerous friends, both human and animal.

 

Throughout his lengthly illness, he was lovingly cared for and comforted at home by his wife Margaret and daughters Ann Baker and Susan Baker LePage.

 

Bill was born in Allston, Mass on. December 1, 1934 and his family moved to Southboro, Mass in 1950. He graduated from Peter’s High School in 1953 and joined the Coast Guard shortly after graduating.  

 

In the interim, he, along with his brother Freddie, were scouted and were granted tri outs with the Boston Red Sox, where he met and pitched to Ted Williams.  Pitching for the Red Sox was a dream of his since his childhood job of delivering papers to the team’s players and hanging around Fenway Park.  The NY Yankees also expressed interest in him but as a loyal Sox fan, he considered that blasphemy and he never considered their offer.  He played ball for the Coast Guard team, and upon his discharge married Margaret on Nov. 23, 1957 and they settled in Marlboro, Mass.

 

Bill was a Teamster truck driver for many years, a member of Local 633.  He worked for P.I.E.,GRAF and Willley’s Express.  

 

In 1972, the family moved to Pittsfield, NH where they purchased Glen ‘n’ Glade Campground.  In 1989 he retired from driving and ran the campground full time.  True to his Irish heritage he was never at a loss for words --his gift of gab and storytelling gained him literally hundreds of friends--and he worked his jaw as heartily as his hands.  The scores of families that camped there over the past 42 years are left with many good memories, and his legacy will live on in them and in plenty of humorous stories about “BakerBill”.

 

An avid snowmobiler, Bill was a member of clubs both in NH and VT where he maintained a family vacation home specifically for that purpose.  His circle of friends grew there, and he thouroughly enjoyed time spent riding there and trips to Canada;  St. Donat being one of his favorites places.  He lived and breathed snowmobiling in the camping off season and we are sure his heaven is very cold, there is a lot of snow and he is astride his Artic Cat cruising on freshly groomed trails.  And he is leading the way, as always.

 

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Margaret, loving daughters Ann and Susan, grandchildren Ryan Giera and his wife Danielle, their son Hunter William, Megan Giera and Kevin Giera. 

 

He also leaves behind his beloved sister Maryanne and her husband Arthur Lamy  of Southboro, Mass.,their children Kathy, Kevin and Julieann, their families, Myles and Mary Huntington of Mashpee Mass. and their children Martha, Kate and Myles as well as their families, cousins, and many close and dear friends.

 

He is very deeply loved and will be terribly missed.

 

A memorial service was held on Friday February 28, 2014 at Perkins and Pollard funeral home, Pittsfield, NH.  A celebratory Mass was held Saturday March 1, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Church, Rte 4, Northwood, NH.

 

Graveside services will be held in Southboro, Mass. in the spring at the convenience of the family.  Notice will be made for those who would like to attend at that time.

 

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Bill to Live and Let Live Animal Rescue, 20 Paradise Lane, Chichester, NH 03258 would be appreciated, or to the animal rescue of one’s choice.

  


 


 

 











 

 

 

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