Fuzzer Freese has
provided a storage trailer to Pittsfield Youth Baseball. It will be
used to store equipment and supplies while the renovation and
enlargement of Pittsfield Youth Athletic Park on Tilton Hill Road is
under construction. Thank you Fuzzer, and thank you Peter Osborne
for hauling the trailer and putting it in place. Thanks are also
extended to Michael Sippote for allowing PYBA to place the trailer
on his property across from the ball field.
Congratulations to the
AJL 15 year old All Stars for their district III Championship on
July 15th at Lamprey River (Raymond). AJL went 3 and 0 in
the tournament by beating Goffstown 5 to 4 and Lamprey River twice 4
to 1, and 1 to 0 in 10 innings in the finals. They beat Rochester in
the finals 3 to 2 in 10 innings. The team consists of Barnstead
players Tyler Penny, Derek Malburne, Shayne Kennedy, and Assistant
Coach Justin Kennedy and Pittsfield players Mike Adams, Kyle
Perkins, Kevin Chagnon, Joe Suchomski, with Assistant Coach Matt
Payne and Head Coach Rob Stockman, along with players from Meredith
and Belmont. Great job guys!!
Paul Oman is
organizing a group of paddle boaters interested in paddling the
lakes and ponds around Northwood. Benefits of group kayaking include
safety, access to different lakes and launch sites, seeing and
trying other boats, and making new friends! Paul can be contacted
at: [email protected]
The Pittsfield Police Department Presents:
National Night Out Tuesday, August 5, 2008
On Tuesday, August 5, 2008, from 6-8 P.M. The
Pittsfield Police Department will host National Night Out, a nation
and world-wide effort to bring communities together to help fight
crime and drug activity across the country and around the world by
banding together to give a fun night out for children and families.
Carson Dail sports his Pittsfield
Police Junior Detective Badges at last year's National
Night Out. Join the Pittsfield Police Department on
August 5, 2008, from 6-8PM. It's "A good night out to
get to know your neighbors."
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While this is only Pittsfield's second National
Night Out, it is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the organization
that started it all. In the first year alone 400 communities in 23
states participated in National Night Out. Now, over 10,000
communities in fifty states across the nation are participating, all
on the same night!
National Night out is designed to heighten crime
and drug prevention awareness; generate support for and
participation in local anticrime programs (such as the Pittsfield
Drug and Alcohol Coalition, PDAC); and strengthen neighborhood
spirit and police-community partnerships.
Last year the Pittsfield Police Department hosted
the event where several organizations, such as Pittsfield Youth
Workshop, Riverbend, PDAC and other law enforcement groups set up
displays and handed out freebies to participants. There was child
fingerprinting for I.D. cards and Sparky the Fire Dog arrived
courtesy of the Pittsfield Fire Department via Fire Engine. Children
were allowed to climb into a real police cruiser, front and back,
and have their pictures taken with police officers. Once visitors
completed their rounds of displays they were handed a free meal pass
to get a hamburger or hot dog, chips, a piece of fruit and a dessert
and drink, all donated by local businesses.
This year, the Pittsfield Police needs you to
participate. We are looking for community organizations and
businesses that are willing to donate their time and resources to
this event.
"It's a wonderful opportunity for communities
nationwide to promote police-community partnerships, crime
prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie. While the one night out is
certainly not an answer to crime, drugs and violence, National Night
Out does represent that kind of spirit, energy and determination
that is helping to make neighborhoods safer places throughout the
year." (Executive Director Matt Peskin, The History of National
Night Out).
Businesses can donate goods and services to help
make the night run smoothly and economically while organizations are
welcome to strut their stuff for the community to show the youth
they are supported and have alternatives to the "there's nothing to
do" problem. We're looking for clubs to enlist members, perhaps a DJ
to donate services for the evening, games to play, giveaways, etc.
Furthermore, as an offspring of National Night
Out is "Project 365," an opportunity to challenge ourselves as a
community and change one small part of our neighborhood to make it
an even better place to live. For example; a group announces at
National Night Out that they are going to clean up a small parking
lot or otherwise vacant area, install a light there so crime is less
likely and spruce it up to make that little corner of the world
brighter. Then, they have the next 365 days to make the improvements
so that by next National Night Out the group announces the
completion of the project and the results.
For more information on National Night Out, to
sign up to donate goods or services, participate in National Night
out or to find out more about Project 365, please call The
Pittsfield Police station at 435-7535 and ask to talk to Officer
Webber or Meggin Dail.
Pittsfield Column
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Conn., is
pleased to announce its graduates of the Class of 2008. The
University's 42nd Commencement took place May 17 and 18, 2008.
Anne Dunne, of Pittsfield received a Bachelor of
Arts Degree.
The following local students received degrees at
the 140th Commencement exercises at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
(WPI), Worcester, Mass., on May 17th:
Jeffrey Tucker, son of Mr. David Tucker of
Deerfield, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and
Computer Engineering.
Jonathan Adam Kling, son of Mr. Paul W. Kling of
Loudon, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical
Engineering.
Amanda J. Sims of Pittsfield, graduated with a
B.S. in Nursing at the 115th Commencement Exercises at Saint Anselm
College in Manchester, NH, on Saturday, May 17. Sims is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Sims.
Celebrating Birthdays are: July 25, Brendon Ward;
July 26, Corine Miller, Cassandra Keene; July 27, Tori Volpe, Trisha
Cheever; July 28, Royce Elkins, Bill Heath; July 31, Amanda
Quatrucci.
A Very Happy Birthday to one and all.
Celebrating Anniversaries are: July 23, John and
Pat Freeman; July 24, Craig and Jennifer Smith; July 31, Don and Dee
Tabot.
Best Wishes.
Kudos from the Beautification Committee to the
family of Olga Liouzis for keeping up her flower gardens in her
memory. We hear it' s a granddaughter who has Olga's "flower touch."
A book signing with Jeanie Thyng will be held at
Barnes & Noble in Manchester on Saturday, July 26th from 11:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. Her book is called Billy Boy, The Sunday Soldier
of the 17th Maine.
Alycia Drew of Pittsfield graduated from
Castleton State College, Castleton, Vt., in May, 2008, with an
Associate of Science Degree.
Colby-Sawyer College Names Local Students To
Dean's List
Colby-Sawyer College has named the following
local students to the Dean's List for academic achievement during
the 2008 spring semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, students
must achieve a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale
while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours in graded courses.
Katelyn Marie Drouin from Allenstown, a member of
the class of 2010, is a business administration major.
Ashley Marie Jones from Barnstead, a member of
the class of 2010, is a psychology major.
Samuel Ross Moore from Loudon, a member of the
class of 2009, is a graphic design major.
Make Good Beverage Choices - A Reminder from
TOPS #NH 38 Pittsfield
Beverages don't make us feel full, so we're often
unaware of how many calories we're consuming. What we drink can help
or hurt weight loss efforts. Drink plenty of water. If you drink
coffee, make it regular. One cup of coffee may be 0 to 5 calories,
while some gourmet coffees exceed 450 calories! The members of TOPS
(Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) #NH 38 Pittsfield share weight loss
tips like these and encourage and support one another. Please join
us to learn more at one of our weekly meetings at St. Stephen's
Church in Pittsfield at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday. Call Pat Smith at
435-5333 for more information.
Letter To The Editor
Concerning your article (Concord Monitor,
7/17/08) "PUC Weighs Largest Water Rate Hikes Ever" by Meg
Heckman. I was at that meeting. Here is what I got out of it.
I think Pennichuck sold our towns a false set of
goods.
We thought they had our interests in mind.
They spent money like drunken sailors. It seems
the more they spend the more they make. If these rate increases
happen, we will be paying at the highest level in the state.
I think the PUC will give us a fair hearing based
on what I see. I've been a stoneman for 21 years. If this rate
increase happens, I'm going in the well business.
Respectfully,
Dan
Schroth
Pittsfield, NH
12 T's
Meet Again
Submitted
By Beverly Drolet
The Great Room of Havenwood in Concord was
the site for this year's gathering of Pittsfield's retired teachers
on July 8th.
Harriet Ames (at 98) was once again the "hostess
with the mostest," proudly displaying collectibles and passing on
stories through the rich voice of Jonas Glidden. A delicious buffet
was prepared and served by Havenwood staff and enjoyed by all.
Nine teachers attended: Harriet Ames, Jonas and
Elaine Glidden, Mark and Sylvia Wallace, Marge Stapleton, Nancy Fogg,
Connie Madison and Beverly Drolet.
Plans are already in the making to expand the
luncheon next year.
"Passion For Fashion" Luncheon
You and your friends are invited to "Passion For
Fashion" Luncheon on Thursday, August 14, 2008, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m., $12.00 Inclusive, at the Cat N' Fiddle Restaurant, 118
Manchester Street in Concord. 228-8911.
Dress For Success, Mary McGaham.
Runaway Of Life, Trinket Amaliksen, "Seeking
perfection in the Real World."
Reservations, please by August 11 and
Cancellations are necessary.
Please call Maddy at 485-4303 or Barbara at
798-5976.
Sponsored by Concord Women's Connection And
Stonecroft Ministries (non-profit)
www.Stonecroft.org
PYW
Kickball Tournament Results
Photo
taken by Jeff Martel
On Saturday, June 28, 2008, Pittsfield Youth
Workshop held a kickball tournament at Drake Field to benefit the
Youth in Pittsfield.
PYW recently hosted a very successful
Kickball Tournament to raise funds for the
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The Tournament was won by the Kickball Dummies.
Members of that team included Eric Reid (Team Captain), Scott
Lessier, Scott Ferrier, Matt Briggs, Matt Beany, Nick Hollen, Mike
Gooden, Steve Gooden, Jim O'Connell, and Fanuel Rod.
The Dark Knights took second place. Members of
that team included Ted Miner (Team Captain), Justin Miner, Norman
Miner, Tyler St. George, Cori Day, Cody Day, Dominic Judkins, Joshua
Tremblay, and Jill Cantara.
Pittsfield Youth Workshop would like to thank all
the participants and volunteers for their support. We would also
like to thank Bell Brothers, Danis Market, Dunkin Donuts, Coca-Cola,
and Hannaford for the food donations, S & W for the kickballs, and
to EMS, Dick's Sports, The Fisher Cats, Collins Sport, and Everett
Sports for the donations towards our raffle.
Volunteers Needed
If you are a compassionate individual who wants
to make a difference in the lives of those affected by domestic
violence and sexual assault, please consider volunteering with our
agency.
Crisis Line Shifts are served from home phones.
Volunteer names and numbers are kept private. Weekends, weeknights,
holidays and weekends.
Weekend assistance is especially needed.
Additional volunteer opportunities are also available.
Trainees complete a 36 -hour training held in
Concord scheduled for, August 11th and 12th and August 16th and
17th.
Please call 225-5444 for details or to apply.
Inquiry deadline is: August 4, 2008.
There is an application process for the 36-hour
training. Applicants must be 18 years old to be eligible for
training, 21 years old to serve on the Crisis Line.
The application process and training is free.
If you want information or support for current or
previous violence, call the Rape and Domestic Violence Crisis Line:
Sexual Assault , 1-800-277-5570 or Domestic Violence, 1-866-
644-3574.
South Pittsfield Community Center
The SPCC would like to thank everyone for a very
successful season. We had 4 terrific Ham & Bean suppers. Our season
ended with the annual cookout/meeting at Nancy Talbot's house. There
were many tasty, homemade treats for everyone and kite flying for
the kids. It was wonderful, thank you Nancy. At the meeting some
positions were changed, some stayed the same, President Lillian
Wheeler, Vice President Jill Metcalf, Secretary Nancy Talbot,
Treasurer Pauline Wheeler and Sunshine Club Nancy Wheeler. Old and
new business was discussed. The SPCC has done very successful Rotary
suppers and will help support Old Home Day with a generous donation.
The hot topic was work that needs to be done on the schoolhouse.
Many of you may have already noticed that it is getting done! Thanks
to Dan Ward and his crew. They are working hard on many needed
repairs and painting. The new look is wonderful, stop by to see!
Other exciting news is the services to be held at the South
Pittsfield Friend's Church, July 20th, 27th and Aug. 3rd. Services
at 1pm, speakers will be Rev. Henry Frost, Rev. Harold Muzzey and
Rev. Nancy Talbot. Everyone is welcome.
Don't forget to watch for our delicious turkey
dinner in the fall.
Pittsfield Area Senior Center Activities
Thurs.,
July 24
10:00 a.m.
- Bingo
12:30 p.m
- Embroidery Lessons
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Soup & Sandwich
Fri.,
July 25
10:00 a.m
- Easy Bridge Practice!
10:00 a.m.
- Chair Exercise
10:30 a.m.
- Chair Dancing
*
Fish Cakes With Sauce
Mon.,
July 28
9:00 a.m.
- VNA Clinic
10:00 a.m.
- Bingo
*
Pot Roast & Gravy
Tues.,
July 29
10:00 a.m.
- Easy Bridge Lessons!
10:00 a.m.
- Holiday Fair Planning
*
Veal Parmesan & Sauce
Cabbage
Island Trip
Watch For The Medicare Focus Group
Eight (8) to ten (10) Seniors are needed 65+ for
a focus group to aid in the preparation of a Medicare Parts
Presentation.
Work is underway to develop a comprehensive
program that is educational and easily understood. Interested
seniors may call 435-8482 for information and sign up to be a part
of the focus group that will meet August 4th at 10:00 a.m.
Pittsfield High School Honor Roll Fourth
Quarter 2007-2008
GRADE 12
High
Honors
Shailer
Kern-Carruth, Andrea Little, Nguyet Nguyen, Stephanie Smith.
Honors
Nicholas
Clark, Megan Colby, Ryan Hetu, Erin Norton, Kristen Patterson, Katie
Peno, Tara Sullivan, Troy Taylor, Rebecca Towle, Alexandra Young.
Honorable Mention
Hailey
Franklin, Kelsey Metcalf, Justin Miner, Heidi Webber.
GRADE
11
Highest
Honors
Kelli
Webber
High
Honors
David
Fernandez Lema, Miranda Perlupo.
Honors
Kristine
Scott, Juanita Smith, Michael Tuttle, Mercedes Valdez.
Honorable Mention
Ashley
Mullen, Joseph Osborne.
GRADE
10
Highest
Honors
Paige
Corliss, Kara Gingras, Allison LaFlamme, Irene Vogt.
High
Honors
Victoria
Duquette
Honors
Michael
Adams
Honorable Mention
Emily
Davidson, Samantha Gage, Nikki Grunst, Kyle Perkins, Matthew Tuttle.
GRADE 9
Highest
Honors
Craig
Paggi
Honors
Amanda
Holmes, Delina Lawrence, Crystal Lively
Honorable Mention
Christine
Chouinard, Brian Eastman, Benjamin Hill, Deveyn Manning, Bryce
Paradise, Angela Perlupo, Allison Quigley
GRADE 8
Highest
Honors
Colleen
Corliss, Trevlyn Gosse, Kayleen Rojek, Emily Tyler, Jennifer Tyrell.
High
Honors
Eric
Chapman, Taylor Gosse, Taylor Kiss, Robert Lebel, Sebastian Manteau,
Adriaunna Towle, Indigo Wearing, Kelsey Wrye, Garrett Young.
Honors
Amber
Blanchette
Honorable Mention
David
Kennepohl, Spencer Peno, Ryan Perras, Brittany Twombly, Kelsey Wrye.
GRADE 7
Highest
Honors
Alyssa
Moody, Nicole Scotti.
High
Honors
Brittany
Cassel, Macy Chagnon, Elizabeth Cyr, David Haynes, Cassidy Kearns,
Janice Negron, Ashley Pence, Justin Quigley, Alexis Rossman, Jillian
Towle, Aaron Vien,Thomas Williams.
Honors
Travis
Guest
Honorable Mention
Jennifer
Cassel, Macy Chagnon, Timothy Laflamme, Janice Negron, Alexis
Rossman, Jillian Towle, Thomas Williams.
Ladies
Aid
Submitted
By Joan Riel
The Ladies Aid of the First Congregational
Church, Pittsfield met the afternoon of July 14th in the Church
Vestry. President, Freda Jones opened the meeting and Arlene Martin
gave a devotional reading, "The Most Celebrated Holiday" (being the
Fourth of July), written by Earle Grant for Ideals Magazine.
Freda Jones read a wonderful composition "Where I Am From",
written by her granddaughter, Lindsay Jones for a school assignment
which was centered around happenings and family which helped mold
her into who she is. Very touching.
Refreshments were served and enjoyed by all those
attending. During this time, many cards were signed to be sent to
several members and friends who are shut in.
Under old business, new officers were elected as
follows: President, Freda Jones; Vice President, Louise Kenney;
Secretary, Joan Riel; Treasurer, Audrey Moore.
Money was voted to the church toward the
Retirement Party for Rev. Charles and a sum was also voted for a
Gift to him from the Ladies Aid.
Several items of new business were discussed, one
being the furniture in the Ladies Parlor. The room is being
renovated and the question arose, what to do with the Ladies wicker
furniture. No decision was reached, but refinishing it was discussed
and if not feasible it would be sold. Yet to be decided.
Another item discussed was the group itself. Over
the years the elderly originals have passed on and the numbers are
dwindling. It is time to dissolve the Ladies Aid and have those
remaining become members of the Dorcas Guild. No decision was
reached.
It was voted to skip the August meeting, due to a
very busy month for everyone. The next meeting will be held on
September 8th.
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