Pittsfield Area Senior Center Information

The Pittsfield Senior Area Senior Center is a Meals-on-Wheels distribution point for Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom, and Pittsfield.  In just a few hours one morning a week you can make a difference in some one’s  life.  We are currently preparing 43 meals daily for delivery into these communities. We are in need of 6 or more dedicated volunteers that are willing to roll up their sleeves and help set up, put up and clean up Meals-on-Wheels. Call 435-8482 for more information.

Pittsfield Area Senior Center Rural Transportation Service serves Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom, and Pittsfield.  This service is run out of the Pittsfield Area Senior Center. The program has been made available to these communities through the Community Action Programs Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. to serve folks, who for one reason or another have difficulty getting to doctor appointments, grocery stores, the post office, drug store or even to visit a friend across town.  The charge for this service to 60+ citizens is $2.00. If you are under 60, the charge is $3.00. The hours of operation are limited due to funding however we operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  24 hour reservations are requested and those under 60 may ride space available.

If you haven’t ridden on the bus, please do. The bus driver is a hoot and helpful. She travels all over Concord for errands and appointments, and if all riders are in agreement they stop for coffee along the way. (Time permitting)

Mind/Flight

Ninth grader Cassidy Kearns was chosen by her teacher to represent Pittsfield Middle High School during a week long event at Plymouth State College. The MindFlight program is an annual event in which students stay in the dorms and attend classes and outings pertaining to their respective interest.

Cassidy was an enthusiastic member of Ecological Expeditions and represented her school well. She experienced many firsts like swimming in a bog, playing under a waterfall after hours of hiking, getting sucked on by leeches, and photographing Blue Herons and beavers in a pond, this was all part of her research of course.

Cassidy spent the latter part of her week on the computer analyzing her data and answering the question “What Would Happen if One Element of the Ecosystem Disappeared?” She had a great week getting the feel of college life and working together with students she didn’t know. She’d like to thank her Mom and friends Christianna, Brandon and Clara for purchasing last minute items in Plymouth that she forgot at home. She also created a blog and a video that you can view at http://mindflight.plymouth.edu/2009/ and click on the lightbulb string. Congratulations Cassidy!

Letter

The Pittsfield Rotary would like to extend its deep appreciation to the Town of Pittsfield, our Police/Fire/ Ambulance/Public Works Departments, civic organizations, and of course the citizens of Pittsfield for helping us make the 28th Pittsfield Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally one of the most successful ever! Without your support and patience, we could not promote and serve our communities with Rotary’s largest fundraiser.

All of the money raised by Rotary goes back to our communities to support numerous non-profit groups and organizations, local community projects, Polio Plus (for the eradication of Polio worldwide,) an orphanage and school in India, to name a few.  The Rotary motto is “ Service Above Self.” A special Thanks to all Rotarians who spent countless hours in the planning, organizing, and involvement in the Rally and especially all those who volunteered in our success.

Thanks to the anonymous donor of the largest fireworks show in New England, Telstar, and Bob Depoutot; all of the balloonists and crews; and all of our sponsors; clean-up crews; for without them there would be no Rally.

The Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally puts the Town of Pittsfield on the map each year, showcasing our town to NH, New England, and all over the U.S. We all should be proud of this and Rotary asks for your continued support.

Sincerely,

 Steve Catalano  Balloon Rally Chairman, And Rotary Club President

Kudos From The Beautification Committee

Summer is a flower season and, thanks to all of our friends, helpers and supporters, we can help keep Pittsfield in flowers. Through the kindness of Bell Brothers, P&M Market, Danis Market, and Moo-Veez Galore, we can place our “donation cans” in their businesses. We are grateful for checks we receive from town organizations and private citizens. Our thanks to Millican Wholesale Nurseries for their recent donation and to all the people who take time to offer comments, such as “good work” and “looks nice.” Also, thanks to the gentleman who gave us our newly repaired garden plot at the Carroll Street blinker and to Paul Richardson from Hilltop Design for his input. Have a great summer!

Area Senior Center Announcement
Cape Cod Here We Come!

Thank you to those who registered and sent in your deposit for the September bus trip to Cape Cod.  We are working out the details.

We have a few seats still available. Space available is on a first come, first serve basis. The cost of the trip for those who have not registered and sent in a deposit has increased to $370.00 from the original $350.00.

A deposit of $195.00 will reserve your seat.  The deposit is non-refundable.  The balance of  $175.00 for everyone is due September 1. Call 435-8482 for details.

Changing The Label

Pittsfield ID Technologies, LLC will carry forward Pittsfield Weaving’s tradition of superior quality and personal service supplying the global apparel industry. We continue to innovate and create labeling solutions that meet the expanding, technological needs of our customers and retailers. Our patented, “smart” labeling products, such as anti-theft, brand protection and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), are unique, effective and dynamic. Our new name recognizes these Technology Product Lines as the cornerstone of our future.

The Bleckmann family continues in ownership while welcoming local, investment partners, and working with local banks, who share our commitment to the importance of manufacturing jobs in our community.

It has been the experience, diligence and dedication of every person working with us that has kept the Company moving forward with exciting opportunities for growth in the future.

FB Argue Recreation Area News

The FB Argue Recreation Area will close for the summer on Sunday, August 23, 2009. The area will not be open through Labor Day weekend this year because Labor Day is so late and school starts on August 26, 2009. Although there has been a lot of rain this summer, we have had a successful season running three sessions of swimming lessons, open swimming, bingo, duck hunt, and sand castle building contests. Thank you to all of our patrons throughout the summer. Please come down and join us for the remainder of our season. The area is open for swimming from 12-5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; 12-7 on Tuesday and Thursday; and 1-5 on Sunday. We have bingo on Tuesday afternoon, games on Wednesday afternoon, the duck hunt on Thursday afternoon, and sand castle building on Friday afternoon. Come on down and join the fun!

Watch for information about Harvest Fest which will be sponsored by Pittsfield Parks and Recreation and will be held on October 17, 2009.

John B. Varney

John B. Varney, 85, of Keystone Heights and formerly of Pittsfield, NH died July 23rd in Keystone Heights following a long illness. He was born in Barnstead, the son of John C and Ruth M. Varney. He owned and operated the Chichester Country Store for over 28 years. He later worked in the Pittsfield Post Office before retiring. He has wintered and lived in Florida for the past 15 years. He was an Army veteran of WWII and was a member of both the Barnstead and Pittsfield American Legion Posts. He was a long time member of the 1st Congregational Church of Pittsfield and the North Barnstead Congregational Church having served as a deacon at both churches. He was a longtime member of the Pittsfield Rotary Club and acted as the advisor and coordinator to the Pittsfield Boy Scout and Cub Scout Troops. He was a 50 year member and former Treasurer of the Catamount Grange. He also was a Trustee of the Riverview Cemetery Association in Barnstead.

He was predeceased by his first wife Hattie ( Harrington) Varney in 1992 and he is survived by his wife Leah (Watts) Varney of Florida, a son Richard A Varney of Lancaster, OH. and a daughter Norma McGonis of Lebanon, NH. 4 Grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday August 20th at 11:00 AM in the !st Congregational Church of Pittsfield. The Rev. David Stasiak, Pastor will officiate. A collation will follow in the church vestry. Urn burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Barnstead at the convenience of the family.

Donations in his memory may be made to the 1st Congregational Church Building Fund, Main St. Pittsfield, NH 03263

The Perkins & Pollard Memorial Home, Pittsfield is assisting with arrangements.