Those Celebrating Birthdays are: October 24, Peter Tuttle, Mike
Blais; October 25, Lisa Paggi; October 28, Jennifer Boisvert, Steve
Fife; October 29, Aimee Adams; October 30, Robin Derby.
A Very Happy Birthday To One and All!
Celebrating Anniversaries are: October 25, Travis and Chrissy Locke;
October 28, Ray and Diane Lammott; October 30, Ed and Bonnie Putnam.
Congratulations!
Pittsfield is celebrating Halloween by holding trick or treating
hours on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 from 5-7pm.
Pittsfield Park-Rec Basketball sign-ups for grades K-8th will be:
• October 29 at Pittsfield Elementary school from 6-8 pm
• November 6 at Pittsfield Elementary School from 6-8 pm
• November 17 at Pittsfield Middle High School from 9 am to 2 pm
The cost for K-2nd grade is $15.00, and $20.00 for 3rd-8th grade. If
you have any questions, please contact Darrell Wages at 340-0459.
You are invited to an Open House to Celebrate the 50th Wedding
Anniversary of Herb and Emily Yeaton
When: Saturday,
October 27th
Time: 1 pm-4 pm
Where: Epsom Fire
Station, Dover Rd,
Epsom, NH
Letter
Dear fellow American:
We, the people, have a chance to make things right this November.
Are we independent New Hampshire people going to lead the way or are
we going to take an ever growing socialistic government sitting
down? It’s a no brainer right? Well, just remember the frog in the
pot.
We need a president who understands and appreciates the free market
and the American dream. We need a leader who knows that government
can’t create jobs, but can loosen regulations and help create an
environment that is conducive for the people to create jobs. It’s
really sad to see our president punishing those who are successful,
the people who help make this nation so vibrant. It seems to me that
when someone accomplishes something they should be congratulated not
told “you didn’t build that.” We have to understand that the
president is stirring up resentment towards the successful and
dividing the nation so he can accomplish his agenda of socialism.
Here are some things a Romney administration would do. (1) Allow for
the construction of the keystone pipeline. This would help lower
energy costs, keep this resource from being shipped to China and
create thousands of jobs. (2) Repeal the largest tax in American
history known as Obamacare, which also takes $700 billion out of
medicare. This is big government telling you what to do and how at
its best.
These changes would help a lot of struggling Americans. It’s up to
us.
Sincerely,
Name withheld upon request
Letter
Thank You
I would like to thank all of the wonderful people from Pittsfield,
Barnstead and the surrounding areas who came out to support my
brother Bill and his family during Priscilla’s illness and passing.
Being there for her service etc, I was overwhelmed by everybody’s
thoughtfulness and compassion.
Thank you to Mrs. Tiede and Terry for all you did to present all the
food so nicely after the service. Thank you to Priscilla and Debbie
for being there for their good pal before and after her passing.
Thank you to Carl’s buddies, Erik and Bob, for the use of the
motorcycles so as Bill, Carl and I could take a good ride into the
White Mountains.
It was really good to see people, some of which I hadn’t seen in 30
or 40 years. I left Pittsfield feeling very good about where I came
from. It is so good to know that all of the wonderful people are
still there.
Dennis Plummer
Livingston, Montana
Dorcas Guild
The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield
met the evening of October 9th with 18 members and three guests
attending. Nella Hobson, president, opened the meeting with a
welcome and introduced Mary Poarch, a missionary with New Tribes
Missions, who was to be the guest speaker later in the evening.
Devotions were given by Carolyn Davis, who read a wonderful story,
“The Story Our Shoes Tell Us,” which she demonstrated as she spoke,
with her own shoe, pointing out all the shoe parts, each having a
special meaning. Before joining in the Lord’s Prayer, Nancy Fogg
requested a moment of silence for each person to pray their own
thoughts of thankfulness.
Joan Riel, secretary, gave her minutes of the previous meeting and
circulated many cards to be signed and mailed. Treasurer, Reny Boyd,
gave her financial report and recounted the many good returns from
the apron, the pound auction and the mystery package from last
month.
The food basket has been traveling during the past month and was
brought by Elaine Coffey, was taken by Kathy Bergeron and will then
go to Corine Miller. Likewise the apron has been traveling and was
taken by Freda Jones, will travel next to Corine and then Leslie
Vogt. The mystery package, brought by Reny, was won by Freda.
Reports were given on the Christmas Fair plans – pretty well settled
and ready to go. The Craft Fair was discussed. Bev Moore took
supplies for both fairs, posters as well as contracts for the Craft
Fair renters. Contracts will be mailed out soon, to be returned by
November 15.
A gift was voted for Rev. Dave Stasiak in honor of “Pastor
Appreciation Month (October). It was decided to host the Sunday
Fellowship Hour on October 21. Nella will supply a cake in honor of
the pastor.
A nominating committee of Cindy Cyr, Nancy Fogg and Mary Jo Powelson
will bring a slate of officers to the November meeting for election.
This meeting was the end for the Service Project, although Elaine
stated she will continue to gather items for the homeless and
refugees. Many ideas and possible selections were given for the
coming year and will be decided at the November meeting.
Cindy Cyr mentioned that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
and requested a donation be made to “Making Strides Against Breast
Cancer.” An amount was voted and Peggy Jacobs will present the check
at the walk.
At this point of the Meeting, Nella introduced Mary Poarch from New
Tribes Missions (which our guild supports). Mary grew up in
Barnstead, graduated from Pittsfield High School, then graduated
from nursing school and worked as a nurse at Concord Hospital.
Eventually the Lord led her to Bible School, where she subsequently
met her husband, Marvin, and together they became missionaries in
Indonesia. Marvin has passed, but Mary is still active as a nurse at
the New Tribes Mission Homes for retired mission workers. The
Poarches had four children, three of whom are missionaries in
different parts of the world, and one is in the Army. She gave a
wonderful eye-opening talk.
Following the meeting, refreshments were served by hostesses Nancy
Fogg and Carolyn Davis. In keeping with chocolate night, they had a
chocolate fountain. There were cut-up fruits, pineapple, bananas,
melon, marshmallows, angel cake cubes, strawberries, and cream
puffs. Those items were then skewered and held under a three-tiered
fountain of flowing melted chocolate. Yummy!
The next meeting will be held November 13 with Joan Riel and Cindy
Cyr as hostesses. This is the “Sock Hop” meeting (new socks for
charity) and our “Prayer Partners” names will be drawn (Secret
Pals). Both fairs will be finalized.
Mentee Becomes Mentor
Submitted By Lori (Grattage) Lambert
PMHS 2011, Foss Scholar, Currently Attending Lakes Region Community
College In Laconia
“Only if you go first Lori!”
“Okay, I went first Heather, now it is your turn!”
My name is Lori (Grattage) Lambert, and I was in the mentor program
back when I was in fifth and sixth grade. I am now a sophomore at
Lakes Region Community College. I was mentored by Jessica Stearns
and I can say that when I look back at my experience in the program,
I know it taught me a lot.
It taught me to trust others and to have confidence in myself. It
also showed me how much I like to help others. The mentor program
gave me someone I could look to for help and advice and it helped me
to understand that asking for help is not a weakness but a strength.
Jessica and I are still in constant communication; we talk all the
time, either on the phone or on Facebook. I still look to her for
support and advice.
I was given the chance to mentor a younger student, Heather Cole,
when I was a junior and senior in high school. I hope that I was
able to give her the support and experience I was able to get when I
was in the program.
The mentor program is a great program for Pittsfield, it gives
younger students the chance to be matched up with an older student
who they can become friends with and helps to create relationships
between different ages. The program helps to create teamwork
and trust, and gives each other support. It shows that you can come
from different situations and still treat each other equally and
with respect. The mentor program, to me, helps to teach Trust,
Confidence and Friendship. It is one of the best things in
Pittsfield and I would want it to be around for another 15 years and
longer.
Behind The Scenes At The Scenic Theatre: Meet Dame Sybil
Fitzgibbons
Peg Johnson of Rochester plays the role of the famous writer Dame
Sybil Fitzgibbons
in the Pittsfield Players’ production of “I
Remember Mama.”
The Pittsfield Players open this weekend at The Scenic Theatre with
their fall production of “I Remember Mama” and it is a must-see
presentation. The show will run Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
November 2, 3 and 4 and again the following week on Friday and
Saturday, November 9 and 10. Tickets are $15 per person, $12 for
seniors over 65 and kids under 12, and they can be reserved by
calling 435-8852. Call now, because tickets are going fast for this
fabulous family show.
When you come to see “I Remember Mama”, you will see many familiar
faces on stage, but one newcomer, Peg Johnson of Rochester, will
enchant you with her portrayal of Dame Sybil Fitzgibbons, a famous
writer. Peg has performed all over the Seacoast Area for 20 years
with a vocal group called Bodacious Babes, and she has acted as host
of the Seacoast Woman Show on Metrocast Cablevision for 11 years.
Peg was named the NH Country Music Performer of the year for four
years, 2004 to 2007, and she was named NH Gospel Entertainer of the
Year in 2008. She has appeared on stage with The Garrison Players as
Lucy Van Pelt in “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and as Bloody
Mary in “South Pacific”. Peg has also worked with the Leddy Center
in their productions of “The Pirates of Penzance”, “The Mikado” and
“HMS Pinafore”, and played the role of Mother Superior in “Nunsense”
at both the Rochester Opera House and Seacoast Repertory. She also
appeared as Mama Rose in the Northwood Repertory production of
“Gypsy.”
Peg has an amazing voice and her comedic talents are brought to the
forefront as she creates the character of Dame Sybil on the Scenic
Theatre stage, starting this week. Peg highly recommends this show,
calling it a “quality family show – demonstrating love of family,
strong values and the comforts of home.”
The Players invite you to join them for this heartwarming musical
presentation, and we guarantee that you won’t be disappointed in
this show.
Sara Tetro, daughter of Mickey and Linda Rafeal of Pittsfield, was
the recipient of the 2012 Community College System of NH
Chancellor’s Award for Service Excellence.
School Lunch Menus
October 24 -
November 2, 2012
PES
Monday
North End Delight
Italian meatball sub, café pasta salad, crisp Caesar salad, fruit
cocktail
Tuesday
Pastalicious
Baked rotini with chicken and broccoli, Italian tossed salad,
orchard fresh apple
Wednesday
Halloween Chiller
The chicken’s tender fingers, real vampire dipping sauce, stake
fries, freaky roll, scream beans, devilish blueberry crisp
Thursday
Diner Days
Shepherd’s pie, sweet potato wedges, spiced peach cake
Friday
Fresh Picks Café Pizza
Cheese pizza or chef’s topping, veggie sticks with dip assorted
fresh fruit
PMHS
Monday
North End Delight
Italian meatball sub, garden pasta salad, crisp Caesar salad, fruit
cocktail
Tuesday
Pastalicious
Rotini with baked chicken parmesan, Italian tossed salad, orchard
fresh apple
Wednesday
Halloween Chiller
The chicken’s tender fingers with dipping sauce, stake fries, freaky
roll, scream beans, devilish fruit cup
Thursday
Diner Days
Shepherd’s pie, sweet potato wedges, warm french bread, spiced peach
cake
Friday
Ladle, Loaf and Salad
Corn chowder, grilled cheese varieties, garden salad, assorted fresh
fruit.
Letter
Dear Pittsfield Residents:
Think about which three independently owned stores you’d miss if
they were gone. Stop in, say hello, and pick a little something up.
That’s how they stay around.
If just half the employed U.S. population spent $50.00 each month
in independently owned stores, their purchases would generate
$42,629,700,000 in revenue (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
For every $100.00 spent in independently owned stores, $68.00
returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other
expenditures.
In a national chain, only $43.00 stays here. Spend it online and
nothing comes home. The number of people it takes to start the
trend...You.
Let’s save our local economy!
Sincerely,
Ted Mitchell, Chairman
Economic Development Committee
TOPS News
Submitted By Terrie Azotea
Well, Halloween is almost here and we all know what is going to be
around the house calling our name. Candy! It’s so easy to just walk
by and say “hey it’s just a little candy bar.” Just eat one and then
later on in the day you go by them again and they are calling your
name and again you say “hey it’s just a little candy bar.”
Well, we all know that it will show up at the scales on Tuesday.
Then we will say to ourselves “why did I eat them?” Try to stay on
track with your food journals and if it’s to tempting just get rid
of the candy.
Kudos to the best loser Thom. Keep up the good work! At our meeting
we shared different tips to help us lose weight and to stay
positive. Some good saying were shared.
We are a good support group for weight loss and it’s always nice to
have some one who you can call or write to when you are having a bad
day. With the holiday right around the corner, we will be needing
that extra support because we all know it’s easy to gain weight
during this time of the year.
If anyone is interested in meeting new people, come on out to TOPS
on a Tuesday night. We meet at the St. Stephen’s Church on Main
Street in Pittsfield. Weigh in is at 5:30 and our meeting starts at
6:30. We welcome you to join us!
Any questions please call Laurel Tiede at 269-8721 or Pat Smith at
435-5333.
“TOPS mission is to support our members as they take off and keep of
pounds sensibly.”
I hope everyone has a good week and see you all lighter next week!
Obituaries
Alfred H. Vien
Alfred H. Vien, 90, passed away at his home in Glasgow, Kentucky. He
was born and raised in Pittsfield, NH, the son of Mary and William
Vien.
He joined the U.S. Army and was a combat medic with the 155th
Infantry, 31st “Dixie” Division during World War II. He served in
the South Pacific from 1942 through 1944. Later, he re-enlisted and
was assigned to the 98th Division Hospital in Munich for two years.
After his discharge, he worked as a shoe cutter for many years and
also as head custodian of the Pittsfield School District.
Alfred was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Blanche
(Durrell) Vien, a second wife of 29 years, Geraldine, his son Alfred
Vien, Jr. and his grandson, Alfred Vien, III.
Survivors include his brother Wilfred “Squink” Vien, his daughter,
Cynthia Mayotte; seven grandchildren, Justine and Roger Metcalf,
Tanya and Jimmy Bitzas, Jason and Tammy Mayotte, William and Barbara
Vien, Tod, Tab and Chris Vien; five great grandchildren; nieces and
nephews.
There will be a Memorial Service at Our Lady of Lourdes Church at
10:00 am on October 25, 2012 with burial at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
on Norris Road immediately following the service.
Allen K. Remington Jr.
Allen Knight Remington, Jr. died on Thursday October 4, 2012 with
family members at his side. “Al” was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
March 7, 1931 to Allen and Elsie Remington. He was the third of four
children and is survived by his siblings, John, June and Carol.
Al lived his early years in Pittsfield, NH where he was also known
as “Bill.” He graduated from Norwich University in Vermont and
served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army achieving the rank of
Major.
He took up a long career as a Hospital Administrator where he
contributed greatly to the communities in which he worked. He
finished his successful career at Olympic Memorial Hospital in Port
Angeles, WA. After “retiring” he owned The Book Store in Sequim, WA,
worked with the State Hospital Association and wrote a book. After a
bout with poor health he finally got an RV and became nomadic
spending seven years wandering around Florida, Idaho, and Port
Angeles, making friends wherever he went.
His generosity, humor and kindness touched many lives. Throughout
his life, he worked to improve the lives of many. He was considered
a great friend to those who knew him well. His laughter was
infectious, his teasing and dry humor legendary, and his kindness
and thoughtfulness exceptional. Al leaves us as a hero and a man of
integrity.
He was married to Marcia Brownell Remington and later divorced.
Together they had five children. Ann (Bob), Mark, John (Rita), Beth,
and Peter. Gramps Al was especially proud and fond of his six
grandchildren; Kacie, Drew, Megan, Alden, Miles, Bryn and he played
a loving role in each of their lives.
A celebration in honor of our father, brother, uncle, boss and
friend, will be held Saturday, October 27th from 3-7 pm at John
Wayne Marina in Sequim, WA.
In lieu of gifts, please take a soothing soak in a geothermal hot
spring or find a way to laugh and smile each day.
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