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Pittsfield NH News

May 5, 2010

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Celebrating Birthdays are: May 5, Danny Deane; May 6, Judith Dunne; May 9, Scott Ward, Joshua LaBrecque; May 11, Nathan Brown, Chris Ward.


A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.



Celebrating Anniversaries are: May 5, Don and Dawn Farnham; May 7, Mick and Linda Rafeal; May 8, Don and Barbara Raney, Reny and Junie Boyd.

Best Wishes.



Sunrise Farmers Market
Spring is here and it is time to get our gardens planted. We at the Sunrise Farmers Market are eager for the opening of the market on June 17th....but we need your help. We need vendors. We are calling on local farmers and backyard gardeners alike to come and sell your fresh fruits and vegetables. Anyone interested, please contact Carl or Anne Marie Chapman at 435-5570 or [email protected]
 


The Beautification Committee wonders if you have all noticed the beautiful pear (non-producing) trees in full blossom all around Rite-Aid. Surely a site to behold.


 

School Lunch Menus May 10-14, 2010

PMHS
Monday - Meatball subs, cheese, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - BLT, cheese sticks, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Early Release - Cold sandwich, pickles, chips, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Pizza, salad, fruit, milk.
Friday - Burgers, cheese, veggies, fruit, milk.

 

CHICHESTER
Monday - Ravioli with meatsauce, green beans, orange wedges, milk.
Tuesday - Chicken noodle soup, toasted cheese sandwich, carrots with Ranch dip, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - French toast sticks, sausage links, orange wedges, pears, milk.
Thursday - Chicken salad roll, Caesar salad, peach parfait dessert, milk.
Friday - Hot dog with roll, baked beans or veggie, applesauce, milk.

 


 

Freese Brothers Big Band In Concert For A Cause


The Freese Brothers Big Band will join with the group Performers Who Care in a benefit concert for The Payson Cancer Center’s Lend Me A Hand Fund on Friday, May 7, at the Concord Auditorium. The concert, called Swinging For A Cause, will raise money to help cancer patients with out-of-pocket expenses such as gas, co-pays, and many other non-reimbursable expenses that crop up during treatment. The Lend A Hand Fund was set up a few years ago by the Performers Who Care, a group of local performers from the Pittsfield Players, Concord Community Players, and Sandcastle Productions, and is supported through various shows that the group has staged in the Concord area. Members of the group for this performance include Angelo and Jean Gentile, Jane and Bob Skoog, Maye Hart, Anne D’Orio, Steve Winnett, and Kelly Kinhan, all talented singers who will swing the night away with the Freese Brothers Big Band. Tickets for the concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m., are $20 per person, $15 for seniors and students, and you can purchase them at Concord Hospital, Caring Gifts, Ballard’s, and Strings ‘n Things, or call 228-1226 to reserve your seats.

 


 

Josiah Carpenter Library Presents Storytelling
By Nanny Rosebud


“I Love You More Than Salt” is the title of a program of storytelling at Josiah Carpenter Library. Nanny Rosebud is scheduled for Thursday, May 13th at 4:00 pm. A generous serving of fables, fairy tales, legends and lore for the school aged crowd will be served up with salty popcorn and salt-free juice. So reserve the date on your calendar today!

 



Make A Splash This Summer At Josiah Carpenter Library


Children’s Summer Reading Program registration begins June 1st. Children’s Librarian, Carol Grainger and Circulation Assistant, Annmarie Waterhouse, are holding registration throughout the month of June for the Josiah Carpenter Library Make A Splash Summer Reading Program. The program for school age children in kindergarten through sixth grade, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays, at the library, beginning July 8th.

 



Important Preschool Story
Hour Announcement


Josiah Carpenter Library Preschool Story Hour, with Children’s Librarian, Carol Grainger, will be concluding for the season with the last session to be held Monday, May 24th at 12:30 pm. Preschool Story Hour will resume again after Labor Day. Exact date and time to be announced (There is no Story Hour when school is closed).

 


 

Pittsfield Fire Dept.


On April 29, 2010 at 4:30 a.m., the Pittsfield Fire Department responded to 73 Jenness Pond Road in their town for a reported structure fire.  Upon their arrival, firefighters found an attached rear shed fully involved in fire. Occupants were awoken in the early morning hours to smoke filling the structure and exited immediately.


NH State Fire Marshal J. William Degnan, Fire Chief Gary Johnson and Police Chief Robert Wharem report that the investigation into the origin and cause of the fire has been completed.  The fire originated in the exterior wall between an attached ell and an attached woodshed in the rear of the dwelling. The official cause of the fire is undetermined but is most likely associated with an operating woodstove in the attached ell.


State Fire Marshal Degnan reminds all citizens to use extreme care when using solid fuel burning appliances. In addition to making sure that the appliances are installed properly, it is important that they are properly and continually cleaned and maintained.

 


 

Letter


In last week’s Sun, Dan Schroth asked people to go to Planning Board meetings to tell the board what they could or could not support in the zoning revision that the Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission is preparing. I went to Planning Board meetings for seven years, but the board never listened to me - ever.


If you tell the Planning Board what they want to hear, then they will listen to you attentively. If you tell them what they do not want to hear, then they will ignore you, they will insult you, and, if you are a town official, they may charge you with an ethics violation.


Voters who think that the Regional Planning Commission are independent experts should look at Matt Monahan. He has already said that the proposal will be whatever the Pittsfield Planning Board wants. That is why Mr. Schroth likes it. The Regional Planning Commission was hired as a smokescreen.


Mr. Schroth says that voting against the Regional Planning Commission next March will waste the $17,500 that the selectmen paid them last fall. Mr. Schroth insults the voters; just paying for something does not give it merit. The selectmen wasted this money when they spent it. Last year, the Planning Board promised to review the citizen proposal, which was FREE, and the selectmen hired the Regional Planning Commission as an excuse to break that promise.


The selectmen knew that they were wasting the money when they spent it. TheRegional Planning Commission had wanted this job for almost 10 years, but the Town had refused to hire them. Hiring the Regional Planning Commission last fall was a ruse, a boondoggle, and a perfect example of why Pittsfield taxes are high.

 

Jim Pritchard
Pittsfield
[email protected]

 


 

Where Are They Now?


My name is Kristen Patterson, a graduate and Foss Scholar of the class of 2008. I am currently finishing up my sophomore year at UNH where I am majoring in Occupational Therapy, and have a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I really enjoy attending the many Wildcat sporting events held here on campus. Among other things, I am a member of Project Sunshine and Christian Impact, as well as a volunteer for the Therapeutic Riding Program. In a few years I hope to graduate with my Masters and begin work in the healthcare field. Go Wildcats!

 


 

The Pittsfield Players Present
Doubt, A Parable by John Patrick Shanley


Is it a sin to be simple? Sister James loves her teaching job. She is enthusiastic about shaping young minds. She encourages the imaginations, ruminations and excitations of the youth around her. She wouldn’t want to do anything else. That is, until she is asked to choose sides.


Sister James does not want a complicated life. She is content to walk in and out of her days without conflict, rumor or drama to muddy her pristine vision of the world. She is happy to have questions answered, mysteries solved and honesty to prevail. When doubt takes hold of Sister James it may change the very person she is and cloud her days forever.


Don’t miss this stunning show brought to life by The Pittsfield Players, directed by Mal Cameron and starring; Marie Klinedinst, Brendan Berube, Sarah E. Rogers, and Denise Richardson. The show is approximately an hour and half and there will be a question and answer period, by the cast and director,  following the performance. The audience will be encouraged to ask questions about the story and the performance of it, as well as general theatre questions.


“Doubt, A Parable,” written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning author John Patrick Shanley will be presented by The Pittsfield Players May 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8 PM and May 9 at 2 PM at the Scenic Theatre, 6 Depot Street, Pittsfield. Tickets, $12, are available online at www.pittsfieldplayers.com, by phone reservation, (603) 435-8852 or at the box office at the times and dates of the performances.

 


 

Shinseki Announces VA Cutting Insurance Premiums for Families

Submitted By Merrill A. Vaughan
Commander, American Legion Peterson-Cram Post 75


Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced recently that military personnel insuring their families under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program, which is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, will have reduced out-of-pocket expenses beginning July 1.


“VA hopes these reductions will allow more military personnel to obtain affordable life insurance coverage for their spouses, particularly in these difficult economic times,” said Shinseki. “Without insurance protection, life after the loss of a spouse can be not only challenging emotionally, but can place a severe financial strain on a family.”


Family SGLI (FSGLI) monthly premium rates will be reduced for all age groups by an average of 8 percent. The new rates are based on revised estimates for the cost of the program. This is the third time that premiums have been reduced since the FSGLI program began in November 2001. Spousal premiums were previously reduced for all age groups in 2003 and 2006.


FSGLI coverage provides life insurance protection to military personnel for their spouses and children. Children are automatically insured for $10,000, with no premiums charged.


Based on the coverage of service members, spouses may be insured for up to $100,000. Military personnel pay age-based premiums for spousal coverage -   the older the spouse, the higher the premium rate.


The premium reduction ensures FSGLI remains highly competitive compared to commercial insurers.


FSGLI coverage is available in increments of $10,000. The current and revised monthly premium rates per $10,000 of insurance, along with other information, are available on the Internet at www.insurance.va.gov.

 


 

Spaghetti Supper Planned To Benefit Food Pantry


The Food Pantry is sometimes not high on the list of needs during the summer months, but the demand is still there. In fact more so, since children are out of school and more meals need to be made than during the school months. The First Congregational Church of Pittsfield on South Main Street will host a spaghetti supper to benefit the pantry Saturday, June 5 from 5-7 p.m.


This event will coincide with the Town Wide Sale so spend the day visiting the sale’s many sites and then come and relax with spaghetti, salad, dessert and beverage. Drop your cash donation in the container and benefit the Pittsfield Food Pantry. What could be a more satisfying end to a perfect day.

 


 

Letter To The Editor


In celebration of Visiting Nurse Association Week beginning May 10, Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association would like to recognize and thank our skilled nurses, therapists, social workers, home health aides, homemakers, support staff, and volunteers. They provide exceptional homecare services, hospice care, community health services, personal health services, maternal child health services and pediatric services to our patients and community.


From helping relieve the stress and anxiety of a new mother following her hospital discharge, assisting patients in regaining their independence following surgery, to caring for patients who are terminally ill, our outstanding staff strives to provide the very best quality of care.


Our staff is often noted for their special commitment by patients and families. One patient remarked on a recent satisfaction survey about home care, “When I had mobility issues, they addressed the issues completely and effectively. They had a very personable and professional attitude.” A family member remarked on a recent satisfaction survey about hospice care, “My husband was treated with great respect at home and at Hospice House. The nurses were all very friendly, kind, and caring.”


Thank you to our caregivers and to all of the staff at Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association. You should be extremely proud of your work and accomplishments.


Mary B. DeVeau,
President/CEO
Richard Holden,
Chair, Board of Trustees
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association

 


 

Letter To The Editor


To The Good Citizens Of Pittsfield:
Can’t help responding to Jim Pritchard’s Letter To The Suncook Sun, April 28th.


Jim wants you to believe he cares about the size of our property tax bill.


That’s a bunch of crock. Jim wants you to believe the rights of an abutter have been violated.


Another bunch of crock. What Jim fails to recognize is that the Town of Pittsfield has changed.


The Town no longer tramples on the rights of the property owner.


From the Select Board, the Zoning Board, and the Planning Board. They have been protecting our property rights and to my knowledge, have not used their position to harm a fellow citizen. Jim, what more could we ask for?


Dan Schroth Piermarocchi

 


 

Series of Community Forums Planned


Two upcoming community forums will explore youth perceptions of alcohol use, depression, sexual behavior and drug abuse within Pittsfield. Residents will go over the results of the 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey and have the opportunity to discuss how our community can better support local youth. The forums are scheduled May 17th and May 24th, food will be served at 5:30 pm. The event will run from 6-8 pm and feature representatives from the school, youth, police department, healthcare, youth services and prevention professionals. Bring your questions and get informed about what is going on in the community.


Previous community forums have resulted in implementing the Project Alert curriculum for 7th and 8th graders at Pittsfield Middle High School, the creation of the Safe Homes pledge network and attracted funding for a part-time staff person to organize community prevention efforts. Also, thanks to an anonymous donor, Anne Cote’s health classes now have new materials, the police have bolstered their prevention efforts with Fatal Vision goggles and new prevention projects and speakers have been secured for the prom/graduation season.

 


 

To Whomever Stole from the Estate of Ken Piaseczny:

 

We made arrangements to leave some items until spring at our old property. My dad has been working to get everything picked up and moved out. Between April 19th and May 1st the following items were STOLEN: One 12' aluminum flat-bottomed boat, a job tank with Gasboy pump (goes in the back of a pickup for fuel), and a metal drum with copper tubing.  The first two items were heavy and had to be loaded by more than one person. It appears they  were interrupted as a bin with my dads chains was moved to the back of the property and they had put a large tarp in it also. I hope you are satisfied with yourselves. These items were to be sold so we could pay bills as Ken didn't have life insurance and I am trying to get used to my sole income supporting a household.  It makes me sick that someone could think that just because no one is around it is ok to take anything you want. You can return these items to the site if you have any morals at all. If anyone has information call the Pittsfield Police at 435-7535.

Tina Piaseczny

 


 

Josiah Carpenter Library “Make A Splash” Summer Reading Program


The Josiah Carpenter Library invites you and your children to participate in the 2010 Summer Reading Program, “Make a Splash!” Our program will begin on July 8th and continue through to August 12th. The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Children’s Librarians of New Hampshire and The Friends of Josiah Carpenter Library.


Registration for the Summer Reading Program will begin throughout the month of June at the library. The program is designed to encourage reading in a relaxed environment. We will have different themes each week, which will include story, craft and a special challenge week. A weekly gathering will take place on Thursday from 1 to 2 o’clock in the Children’s Room.


Pre-school age through six graders can enroll in the program and work towards earning a small free ice cream which has been generously donated by Appleview Orchard.


We will conclude our reading program with a visit from The Wildlife Encounters Traveling Zoo on August 12th at the Dr. Argue Swimming Pool at 1 p.m. Inclement weather we will be located at the Pittsfield Community Center.

 


Obituaries


 

John Arlyn Mitchell


John Arlyn Mitchell died peacefully at the CRVNA Hospice House in Concord on April 23, 2010, with his wife Kimberly Hemeon Mitchell at his side.


John was born March 22, 1955.


John was the beloved grand “son” of Richard and Frances Gale Mitchell who raised him on Bear Hill Road in Chichester until he moved to Loudon 18 years ago.


John attended the Chichester Central School and Pittsfield High School. He was very proud of obtaining his GED and attending college. John was an adult tutor and served his cooperative community as a volunteer. He will be missed by his choice family and many others.


John leaves, his wife of Loudon; a sister, Roxanne LaValley of Pittsfield; brothers, Rick Rowell of Tilton/Franklin, Ronald and Bruce Rowell of Loudon, Louis Rowell of Tandleman, NC, and Wayne Rowell of Chichester.


Graveside services were held Saturday, May 1, 2010, at the Leavitt Cemetery, Canterbury Road, Chichester and a Celebration of his Life followed at the Concord Moose Lodge #1374, Concord, NH.


Memorial donations maybe made to CRVNA Hospice House, 30 Pillsbury St, Concord, NH 03301 or the Loudon Fire Dept., PO Box 7032, Loudon, NH 03307.

 


 

Edith May (Corson) Larson


Born in Pittsfield, New Hampshire on March 8th, 1937 and departed from this earth on April 28, 2010, after suffering a long illness from COPD.


Edith was the faithful loving wife of Frederick A. Larson Sr. of Cambridge, Maine, where they lived and raised 5 lovely children.


She was pre-deceased by son, Frederick Jr. and survived by 3 daughters, Katherine of Yorktown VA, Linda of Cambridge, ME, and Melony of Newport News, VA, one son, Carl of Cambridge, ME; 12 grand children; and 24 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Robert of Pittsfield, New Hampshire, and Forrest.


Edith graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1955, joined the Navy, and met her Husband Fred. Edith and Fred were married in 1956. When Fred retired from the Navy in 1973, they settled on their 200 acre farm in Cambridge, ME, and raised their children.


Fred and Edith traveled to 29 states in their motor home and spent many happy summer weeks camping on their private island in Cobscook Bay, ME.


She will be loved and missed throughout our eternity by all who know and love her. Edith never had a harsh word for anyone, no matter how cruel they were. Edith’s message to everyone is to PLEASE quit smoking. Fred’s message to his loving wife is “A million thanks for 54 FAITHFUL and wonderful years.” “Faithful wife and friend, Loyal companion, we say farewell to you now. You have kept us warm at night, protected our home and offered us unconditional love. For this we are thankful and we will remember you forever.”

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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