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Pittsfield NH News

May 4, 2011

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Those Celebrating Birthdays are: May 4, Bea Pszonowsky, Elizabeth Boyd; May 5, Danny Deane; May 6, Judith Dunne; May 9, Scott Ward, Joshua LaBrecque; May 10, Adam 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!



The Pittsfield Food Pantry is holding a Ham and Bean Supper to benefit its outreach to the community. The all-inclusive meal, including homemade pies, will be served at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street, Pittsfield, on Saturday, May 21st, 5-7 p.m.  A monetary donation is requested.



Pittsfield Area Senior Center’s monthly events for May will include a Helping Hands craft session beginning at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 11th.  During this time, things are made for people who are in need of support.  On Thursday, May 12th, during lunch, birthdays will be celebrated with cake and ice cream.  On Tuesday, May 10th at 12:45 pm, a Senior Center planning meeting will be held.  You are invited to come and help plan activities and events.  On Monday, May 23rd at 9:00 am, a VNA Health Clinic will be held upstairs.  Call 724-8915 to make an appointment.



The Loudon Center Freewill Baptist Church will once again be hosting our annual Yard and Bake Sale at the church on Clough Hill Road from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7th.

On Saturday, May 21st  we will be hosting our end of the season fellowship supper and concert with the Moore Family Gospel Singers.  The supper is at 6 p..m. and the concert is at 7 p.m.

Everyone is cordially welcome.  For further info please call Rev. Henry M. Frost, Pastor at 783-4540.



It’s that time again for the Postal Service Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. This year we do not have the cards to place in your mailbox as a reminder, so don’t forget to put your non-perishable food items in a bag by your mail boxes or drop them off at your local post office on May 14th. Thank You for your support.


 

School Lunch Menus
May 9 - 13, 2011


PES
Monday - Chicken patty on bun, veggie, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Taco salad, chips, lettuce, tomato, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Ravioli, veggie, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Burgers, fries, fruit, milk.
Friday - Pizza, veggie, dessert, milk.

 

PMHS
Monday - Pizza, veggies, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Shepherd’s pie, bread, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Popcorn chicken, cold veggies, potatoes, baked dessert, milk.
Thursday - Pasta, meat sauce, garden salad, bread, fruit, milk.
Friday - Burgers, roll, cheese, chips, pickles, fruit, milk.

 


 

Pittsfield Old Home Day News


Save the Date – Saturday, July 23, 2011 – Pittsfield Old Home Day.  The theme of the day is “Super Heroes Rule the Day!”


The Old Home Day Committee has been hard at work planning the event.  Some traditional activities planned for the day are: Encore! 2011 on Friday night; Breakfast at Park St. Baptist Church; Craft Fair at Dustin Park; and the Parade.  Some new things in the works are Bingo; maybe a Scavenger Hunt; Super Hero Costume Parade (for kids–of any age) and a showing of a Super Hero (old TV Show or movie).


 After the parade, the official dedication and opening of the Pittsfield Youth Athletic Park will be held.  The Windham Town Band will be performing at Drake Field.  Watch The Sun for more detailed information on the Old Home Day events.


The Old Home Day Committee is seeking volunteers for help on Old Home Day – whether you can give a few hours or plan to help for the day – we need you!!  Please call Andi at 435-6346 or [email protected] to volunteer or for more information.

 



Doug Towle & The Frisky Hill Historic Restoration Project Walking Tour
May 12th at 6 pm
Open for members and non-members.


Pittsfield Historical Society’s (PHS) May program is a one hour long walking tour of Doug Towle’s Gilmanton hill top restorations on Route 107n.


To minimize parking safety issues, the public is encouraged to car pool by meeting at PHS on Elm Street at 5:30.  No pets please.


Bring good walking shoes and dress for the outdoor weather.


The small group walking tours will visit the 1665 House, Carriage Shed, Corn Crib, the Barn, the Loon Pond School, and the Water Tower with their tour guide.

 


 

Encore Dance presents “A Dancing Smorgasbord” Our 11th year end performance will be held at the Prospect Mountain High School in Alton on Saturday, May 7th, with shows at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Tickets available at the door.

 

Dancing to “Ballet Tea Party” Back row: Libby Downer, Kaylee O’Blenes, Taylor Kiley. Front row: Kira Wood, Lily Dunagin, Paige Rueffert, Jade Pescinski, Jolene Wood.

 

Dancing to “Blueberry Pie” Back row: Juliana Morse, Mckenzie Lemere, Cadence Darrah, Emily Williams. Front row: Ryan Wood, Lydia Lachance, Madison St George,  Kirstin Howe, Ali Grandmaison. 
 


 

Josiah Carpenter Library Volunteer Honored

Congratulations are in order for Pittsfield resident Ruth Strickhart.  Mrs. Strickhart has been selected to receive the Joseph D. Vaughan Award, which is presented annually by the State Committee on Aging and EngAGING NH, for outstanding leadership or achievement as a volunteer on behalf of older citizens in New Hampshire.  

 
Mrs. Strickhart, at 91 years young, has been a volunteer at the front desk at Josiah Carpenter Library for the past six years, working three days a week, at 2½ to 3 hours each day.  This is in the afternoons, after she has completed three hours of volunteer data entry at the Pittsfield Historical Society one morning each week, and three hours of volunteer work with multiple supervisory responsibilities at the local food pantry, on two mornings each week.


There will be a special ceremony for reward recipients on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 1:00 pm, at the State House in Concord.  The Library will have a delayed opening that day so that all staff may attend the ceremony in Mrs. Strickhart’s honor.  The library will open later that day at 3:30 pm.

 


 

“The Power Of Words” Luncheon


You and your friends are invited to a luncheon sponsored by the Concord Christian Women’s Club and Stonecroft Ministries on Thursday, May 12th, from 11:30 to 1:30, at The Red Blazer Restaurant & Pub, 72 Manchester Street, Concord, NH.


The cost of the luncheon is $15.00 inclusive.  The feature is Nicole’s Nursery, “Flower Power”  and Judith Warren will speak on “Life Changing Words.”


Reservations are required by May 4th, cancellations are also required.  Call Wendy at 485-7446 or Barbara at 798-5976.


Stonecroft Ministries is a non-profit ministry.  For more information visit www.Stonecroft.org.

 


 

Letter


Come June the hanging flower baskets will once again decorate the streets of Pittsfield.  This will be year fifteen.


As always, the flowers, basket materials, plants, etc. have been ordered and we will soon have some bills to pay.  I’m late requesting financial help, but we haven’t forgotten the kind people who make donations to this uniquely Pittsfieldian project.


Please make out checks to the Pittsfield Flower Fund, and mail them to John Lenaerts, 520 Clough Rd, Pittsfield, NH 03263.


Thanks,
John Lenaerts

 


 

Family Movie Night At Josiah Carpenter Library


Friday, May 20th is Family Movie Night at Josiah Carpenter Library.  Made possible by a generous grant from the Sanderson Fund, Family Movie Night is a new program at Josiah Carpenter Library.  Josiah Carpenter Library has purchased an MPLC Umbrella License to provide copyright coverage to allow the public showing of movies. 

 
Movies will now be shown regularly on our quarterly, Family Movie Night event and also in conjunction with our Josiah Book Worms Teen Book Group and our Read-Meet-Talk Book Group for Grown-ups.   Audio video equipment to provide for public viewing, has been purchased through the Sanderson Fund Grant.  This equipment will be used for movies, and other special programs and guest speakers. 

 
Family Movie Night is held at 7:00 pm, the third Friday quarterly in February, May, August, and November.  Our selection for May 20th will be Fly Away Home (1996) rated PG, 107 minutes.  Starring: Jeff Daniels as Tom Alden; Anna Paquin as Amy Alden; Dana Delany as Susan Barnes; Terry Kinney as Uncle Dave. • Director: Carroll Ballard • Based on a true story, “Fly Away Home” follows the magical and soaring adventure of a 13 year old girl who adopts an orphaned flock of geese and teaches them to fly.


The showing will be in the Children’s Room.  Enter by the Handicapped access walkway to the side door at mid-level.  Door opens at 7:00 pm.

 


Obituaries


 

Christopher “Shorty” Lawrence, Jr.


Christopher “Shorty” Lawrence, Jr., age 55, of Bristol, NH passed away on April 22, 2011 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.


He was born March 19, 1956 and was the son of Christopher Lawrence, Sr. and Barbara Merrill (Keyes).  Survivors include his mother, Barbara and step-father, Paul Merrill; sister, Linda Viens; and brother, Michael Lawrence; as well as his nieces and great nephews.


Following high school, Shorty served as a Hawk Missile Crewman in the U.S. Army, earning a National Defense Services Medal and a M-16 Rifle Sharpshooter Badge.  Shorty proudly made automotive mechanics his career and attended school consistently to keep current with the newer models.


Shorty’s true loves were riding Harleys and his cats, Harley and Silver.  He bought and renovated his home in Bristol and proudly named it the “Ponderosa.”


He was a true friend and a great relative.  He was always there when anyone needed help.  We will never forget him.  He will be deeply missed!


A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date.

  


 

John D. Pereira


John David Pereira, 69, of Concord went home to be with his Heavenly Father April 28, 2011 after a courageous year long battle with Mesothelioma.


He was born on March 4, 1942 in Newport News, Virginia to Gabriel S. and Grace (Smith) Pereira.  He was raised in Hampton, Virginia and graduated from Hampton High School in 1960.


Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served our country for 28 years.  He served in all four divisions of the Marine Corps and loved being in the infantry for all but two years.  During those two years, he was a snare drummer with the 2nd Marine Division Drum and Bugle Corps.  He served two tours in Vietnam and has received numerous personal, combat, unit and campaign awards and medals including the Bronze Star with Combat V.  He was commissioned before his second tour in Vietnam and retired as a First Lieutenant but chose to wear his First Sergeant enlisted rank. 


Upon retirement from the Marine Corps, he became a Naval Science Instructor with the NJROTC Unit at Manchester West High School for 14 ½ years, retiring in June 2010.


One of his favorite past times was playing as a drummer with the Freese Brother’s Big Band for 18 years. 


He was a loving husband, Dad and Granddaddy who will be missed greatly.


Family members include his wife of 44 years, Patricia (Crabtree) Pereira of Concord, N.H., two sons, Douglas J. Pereira and his wife Laurie of Hampton, VA, James A. Pereira and his wife, Stacie, of Parker, CO, and a daughter, Teri Lynn Lewis and her husband, Jason, of Winterport, ME.  He loved and doted on his seven grandchildren, Emma and Sophia Pereira of Hampton, VA, Cameron and Gianna Pereira of Parker, CO, and Kyle, Grace and Cooper Lewis of Winterport, Maine.  He also left behind a sister, June Shoesmith of Fairport, NY, and a brother, Gabriel Pereira and his wife Joyce of Hampton, VA.  In addition, he also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
What he cherished most in life was his relationship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  One of his favorite verses in the bible was John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”


Calling hours are 5:00-8:00pm on Thursday, May 5 at the Bennett Funeral Home, 3 Church Street (the Brick Building), Concord, NH 03301.


A funeral service will be held Friday, May 6 at 10:00am at Epsom Bible Church, 398 Black Hall Road, Epsom, NH.  Burial will follow at 1:30PM at the New Hampshire Veteran’s Cemetery in Boscawen, NH.


Memorial donations may be made to the Manchester West High School NJROTC, ATTN CDR Edward J. Hafner, 9 Notre Dame Ave., Manchester, NH 03102.


Messages of condolence may be offered at www.bennettfuneral.com.

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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