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Pittsfield NH News

December 16, 2009

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Celebrating Birthdays are: December 16, Brett Tiede, Nikolas Hunter Mewkill; December 17, Jim Darrah; December 19, Peggy Brooks; December 20, Rich Hillsgrove; December 22, Al MacLellan; December 23, Joshua Bisson;  December 24, Jacob Robbins; December 25, Jeff Riel; December 26, Brigette Tibbetts; Christopher Ward; December 28, Hannah Marston, Karmen Bean, Sonya Butterworth; December 29, Jim Stapleton, Sis Butterworth.


A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.




Celebrating Anniversaries are: December 16, Ed and Chris Young; December 18, Fred and Elizabeth Hast; December 25, Jim and Martha Bryant.


Best Wishes.




Reminder


Don’t forget you are cordially invited to, “The Story Of Christmas” being told through the word, song and the handbell choir this Saturday, December 19th at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield.


The celebration of the Birth of Jesus will be told through Bible Readings interespersed with carols and hymns.




Christmas is coming, and the geese are getting fat, and the TOPS members are getting thinner. What is the solution? We are a support group that has many things to keep you enthused about that weight loss. Perhaps it’s only a ¼ of a pound, so what, That’s a stick of oleo. Perhaps it’s a pound, then it’s 4 sticks of oleo, and about the same color. That’s what fat looks like. Sounds like you need a TOPS meeting. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church Undercroft, Main Street, Pittsfield, NH. We are non profit. Dues are low, we do not have lecturers to pay, the meeting is about an hour long, and the time goes by fast.


For more info, please call Pat Smith at 325-5333, or Sandy Gilmore at 798-5658. We’d love to hear from you. Members, weigh-in is from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. only, and. Please call someone to be excused.




Recent graduates of Pittsfield High School are invited to visit the school on Monday, December 21st. Graduates are invited to participate in the annual forum for juniors and seniors during advisory, and to visit classrooms and teachers during the day. Please notify Leslie Bergevin in the Guidance Office at 435-6701 or by email at [email protected] if you would like to participate in the forum and plan to visit the school.




Pittsfield is dressed for the holidays thanks to the very many organizations and individual volunteers in the town. The banners are hung and the dam tree is lighted; Dustin Park is aglow with Christmas tree, wreaths and bandstand. It is such a pleasure to drive through. Kudos to everyone involved.



 

Family Movie Night


On December 20, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., seniors at Pittsfield Middle High School are hosting  a movie night at the high school. All families and interested community members  are welcome to join us for a showing of Elf in the Greenleaf Auditorium (gym). This is to bring our community and families together and spend time with one another. There is no admission charge, but popcorn, candy, hot dogs, drinks, etc. will be on sale, to raise money for the Booster Club to help out with our sports teams.


For more information you can contact Pittsfield Middle High School at 603-435-6701.

 


 

School Lunch Menus
December 21-23, 2009

 

PES
Monday - Chicken sandwich, chips, dessert, milk.
Tuesday - Ravioli, veggie, fruit, milk.

 

PMHS
Monday - Pizza, corn, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Burgers or hot dogs, chips, pickles, fruit, milk.
We would like to thank the Student Council for our free lunch on the 22nd - EVERYONE at school may enjoy their generosity!

 

EPSOM
Monday - Tomato soup, mozzarella sticks, Goldfish crackers, celery sticks, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, Sunbutter and jelly with salad.
Tuesday - Shepherd’s pie, bread and butter, fruit, milk or yogurt tray, Chef’s choice, salad.
Have a safe and happy holiday recess!

 

CHICHESTER
Monday - Homemade cheese or pepperoni pizza, Caesar salad, fresh fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Hot dog, tater tots or veggie, applesauce, milk.
Happy Holidays!

 


 

Shirley Allen Wins Raffle

Representing the Executive Board of the Pittsfield High School Alumni Association, Tobi Chassie, President, left, and Paula Driscoll, Member-At-Large, are shown above following the drawing of the winning ticket.


Shirley Allen from the class of 1956 won the Pittsfield High School Alumni Association raffle.


The raffle began during the Old Home Day festivities in July. Tickets continued to be sold throughout the summer and fall. The drawing was held on Friday, November 27, at the alumni basketball games.


The Alumni Association collected $319 from this fundraising event. Its members are grateful to everyone who participated. The money will be used to support its annual scholarship to a graduating senior and the all-class reunion, scheduled for Old Home Day on July 17, 2010.


Ms. Allen will receive the original serigraph of the cupola on Pittsfield Middle High School for winning the raffle. The serigraph was created and donated by acclaimed artist William Mitchell, the art teacher at Pittsfield Middle High School. Check out Mr. Mitchell’s Web site at www.mitchellserigraphprints.com.

 


 

Ladies Aid


Submitted By Joan Riel
The Ladies Aid of the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield met the afternoon of December 7th in the church vestry. President, Freda Jones opened the meeting which began with devotions by Arlene Martin who read “Life’s Gladness” by Garnett Ann Schultz. This was followed by “God’s Holy Gift,” read by Freda Jones who received it many years ago from an elderly aunt. All joined in the Lord’s Prayer.


The Secretary read her minutes of the previous meeting and one piece of correspondence which was an invitation for an Open House to be held for Harriet Ames on January 2nd in honor of her 100th birthday. The Treasurer gave her financial report. As is customary at Christmas time, several money gifts were voted.


While enjoying gingerbread and whipped cream, cookies, crackers and cheese and fruit, many, many Christmas cards were signed to be mailed.


At the close of the meeting, forty cloth bags made at a previous meeting, were filled with assorted candies to be distributed to seniors nearer Christmas.


The Ladies Aid doesn’t meet during the winter months so the next meeting won’t be held until May.

 


 

Letter To The Editor


Dear Editor,
The folks at Vintage Hill would like to extend a warm “thank you” to the Girl Scout Brownies, Troop 22371 of Barnstead, for the special time they shared with us last Sunday singing Christmas songs. Not only does it honor God to selflessly take of your time for others like you did, but you truly touched the hearts of those whom you visited and sang to. Thank you very much – you were an absolute blessing to all of us!
With Much Appreciation,


Our Family at Vintage Hill, LLC

 


 

Shinseki Says VA’s Home Loan Program A“Continued Success”


Submitted By: Merrill A. Vaughan, Commander, American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75 Pittsfield, NH
Despite problems in the nation’s housing market, mortgage loans backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) had a lower foreclosure rate than any other type of home loan in the industry, as of the end of the last fiscal year.


“The dedication of VA’s loan professionals, the support of our partners in the mortgage industry and most importantly, the hard work and sacrifice of our Veterans have made this possible,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “VA is making good on its promise to help Veterans buy homes, and Veterans are achieving their dreams.”


Currently, about 1.3 million active home loans were obtained using VA’s Home Loan Guaranty Program. The program makes home ownership more affordable for Veterans, active-duty members, and some surviving spouses by protecting lenders from loss if the borrower fails to repay the loan.


More than 90 percent of VA-guaranteed loans are made without a downpayment. Despite this, VA has the lowest serious delinquency rate in the industry, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.


Furthermore, VA’s percentage of loans in foreclosure is the lowest of all measured loan types-lower even than prime loans, which require high credit scores and a 20 percent downpayment by the borrower.


Much of the program’s strength stems from the efforts of VA employees and loan servicers nationwide, whose primary mission is to help Veterans stay in their homes, avoid foreclosure and protect their credit lines from the consequences of a foreclosure, Shinseki said.


Depending on the situation, VA’s loan specialists can intervene on a Veteran’s behalf to help pursue home-retention options such as repayment plans, loan modifications and forbearance. Additionally, under certain circumstances, VA can refund a loan, which involves purchasing the loan from the mortgage company and modifying the terms so the Veteran can afford the new mortgage payment.


Since 1944, when home-loan guarantees were offered under the original GI Bill, through the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, VA has guaranteed more than 18.7 million home loans worth $1.04 trillion.


To obtain more information about the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program, Veterans can call VA at 1-877-827-3702. Information can also be obtained at http://www.homeloans.va.gov.

 


 

Pittsfield Fire and Rescue Service News October 2009


During the month of October, fifty-five calls for emergency assistance were received.

 

 Fire and EMS personnel responded to 39 medical emergencies, 1 structure fire, 1 chimney fire, 2 motor vehicle accidents, 5 service calls, 4 good intent calls, and 3 alarm activations.  Four of the calls were simultaneous responses.


Our appreciation goes to Lt. Nick Abell and several members who planned and assisted with Fire Prevention Week programs and our annual Open House.  Thank you to members of the community who joined us and to those who made contributions.


Members have recently participated in many trainings including: Forcible Entry Techniques; Pre-planning response; EMS Equipment Familiarization; Drafting Operations; and a weekend long EMT Refresher training. Chief Johnson and several members were active in the planning and implementation of a Point of Distribution (POD) drill held in Northwood.


During October, 8 code consultations, 11 follow up inspections, 2 code inspections, 2 fire inspections, and 3 oil burner permit inspections were conducted. Sixty Permits to Kindle a Fire were issued. A monthly Department was held. Annual pump tests have been conducted on Engine 1, Engine 2 and Tanker 2, with all apparatus passing. Construction on an outdoor fuel storage shed has been completed with the assistance of the Merrimack County House of Corrections.


The proposed 2010 budget has been submitted to the Selectboard and Budget Committee. Should you have questions or concerns regarding the fire and rescue service proposed budget or to learn more about the department, please stop by the station or call Chief Johnson at 435-6807.

 


 

Northway Bank Accepts New Hampshire Food


Thanksgiving is always a time when the needs of those struggling in our community are amplified and when every item, large or small, is important at the New Hampshire Food Bank.  To help out this year, Northway issued a grant to assist with the overwhelming needs in the community.  The bank also challenged its associates to donate as well.  For each associate donation, Northway fully matched their contribution. In total, $10,000 was collected and donated by Northway Bank and its associates to the New Hampshire Food Bank.


“Especially in a tough economy as we live in today, we know that community outreach is so important,” says Bill Woodward, President and CEO of Northway Bank. “We realize how important it is for everyone to join together and aid those who need a helping hand in our community.”


Northway Bank and the New Hampshire Food Bank also partnered on a variety of additional efforts. All 18 banking centers collected non-perishable food items throughout the month of November, as well as raffled a Thanksgiving feast. Over a thousand food items were collected and delivered to the New Hampshire Food Bank. Also, on Thursday, November 19th in Plymouth and Tuesday, November 24th in Berlin, the Food Bank assisted these communities with its Mobile Food Pantry. Northway associates put in over 45 hours volunteering over both days to benefit these areas with a service not regularly offered.


A big ‘thank you’ to all those in the community who brought in food donations to the banking centers. The response was overwhelming and continues to show how caring the people of New Hampshire are.

 

To find out more about the New Hampshire Food Bank and how you can get involved, please visit www.nhfoodbank.org.

 


Obituaries


 

William L. Brennan


William L. Brennan, 72, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Concord.


He was born in Denver, the youngest son of Jeanne (Sternenberger) Brennan and Carl H. Brennan. He grew up on Lake Erie, spending early years on Kelleys Island and later years on Middle Bass Island, Ohio.


Bill graduated from St. John's Northwest Military Academy, Delafield, Wis., and proudly served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve from 1960 to 1964. He later returned to Ohio, sailing on the Cleveland Cliffs Victory freighter before working at Ford Motor Co., retiring in 1988 after working more than 31 years in the Sandusky, Ohio, plant. In 1990, he and his wife, Marty, enjoyed the "best of both worlds," living between Middle Bass Island, Ohio, and Pittsfield.


Bill's passions included catching, cleaning and cooking Lake Erie perch, turtle trapping, woodworking, mechanical repair work and listening to Irish music. First and foremost, however, Bill loved helping others, regardless of how simple or complex the task.


He was predeceased by his parents; and two brothers, Michael and Charles.


He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Martha (Kazanjian) Brennan of Pittsfield; two sisters, Rose Thrash and her husband, Clyde, of Columbus, Ohio, and Norma West and her husband, Clint, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; his loving nieces and nephews, Mike Brennan and his wife, Fran, Patrick Brennan, Cherie Faetanini and her husband, Bob, of Sandusky, Ohio, Clay Thrash and Sharon Miller of Columbus, Ohio, Linda Hayes and her husband, Chet, of Marco Island, Fla., Laura Nixon and her husband, Shawn, and Jeff and Carla Windau of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and two daughters, Leslie Brennan and Julie Brennan, originally from Sandusky, Ohio.


Services and burial will be held in Kelleys Island Cemetery in the springtime.


Memorial donations may be made to the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society, P.O. Box 25, Put in Bay, Ohio 43456; or to the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Hospice House, 30 Pillsbury St., Concord 03301.


The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is in charge of arrangements.


For more information, visit www.csnh.com.

 


 

 

 











 

 

 

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