It is
time once again to pick Pittsfield’s Citizen of the Year.
Please submit the name of your nominee and the reasons he/she should
be named Citizen of the Year to: Citizen of the Year, PO Box
173, Pittsfield, NH 03263. Deadline for nominations is June 15th.
Now that the winter rawness has released its grip on us,
it’s time to replace your torn, dirty, faded flags for new ones.
All you have to do is take your dirty flags to the BCEP Recycle
Center and give them to someone in the office, and someone will
place it in a back room for us. Please DO NOT put them in the
trash bins. Weather permitting, we will be conducting our
annual flag disposition program at the BCEP burn area on June 15,
2011. Any questions, please contact Post 75 Vice Commander,
Merrill Vaughan at cell phone 344-0264.
Jack and Cara
Marston of Webster Mills, are happy to announce the birth of their
daughter, 7 lbs. 1 oz., Maeve Margaret, born March 10th at Concord
Hospital. Maeve has two brothers, Harvery and Jackson.
Sharing grandparent honors are Sandi and Jim Adams, Tom and Tami
Marston, all of Pittsfield and Judy and Dick Kowesky of Fitchburg,
MA. Great grandparents are Frances Marston of Pittsfield and
Arthur and Leone Johnson of Ocala, FL.
“Sounds of
Freedom” – a patriotic concert – is set for this Friday, June 3, at
7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 24 Main Street,
Pittsfield. It will feature the Chancel Choir, JuBellation
Handbell Choir and the Inextinguishable Brass Quintet from UNH.
Light refreshments will be served. Plan to attend this exciting
event – an evening of wonderful music for all ages honoring our
glorious country. Handicap accessible. More information
at: pittsfieldcc.com or 435-7471.
School
Lunch Menus June 6 - June 10, 2011
PES Monday
- Fish
sticks, fries, fruit, milk. Tuesday - Ham and cheese sandwich,
chips, veggie, fruit, milk. Wednesday - Ravioli, veggie, fruit,
milk. Thursday - Chicken fajitas, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese,
fruit, milk. Friday - Pizza, veggie, dessert, milk.
PMHS
Monday - Pizza, veggies, fruit, and milk. Tuesday - Meatball
sub, roll, cheese, cold veggies, fruit, milk. Wednesday -
Chicken wraps, cheese, lettuce, tomato, baked dessert, milk.
Thursday - BBQ pork rib, roll, veggies, fruit, milk. Friday -
Field Day - Cook Out
Exciting News From PMHS
Pittsfield Middle High School will be
hosting their Spring Semester Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO)
Celebration Night on Monday, June 16, 2011. Students who have been
engaged in ELO Job Shadow experiences will be presenting their final
projects and providing the audience with a presentation detailing
their particular learning adventures.
The community is cordially
invited to attend this event with the students, their community
partners, highly qualified teachers, family, and friends to
celebrate the students’ learning and share in the excitement of
their experience.
Please mark your calendars and plan on
attending this exciting event at PMHS in the Lecture Hall. We hope
to see you there.
Please call Sheila Ward at 435-6701 X1117 if
you have any questions. See you then.
National Association Of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger! Event
Collects Nearly 7 Tons Of Food
Fifteen local food pantries and
social service agencies were the recipients of non-perishable food
as a result of Merrimack County’s 18th annual Stamp Out Hunger!
event, held May 14th. Each year, nearly 7 tons of food
is collected and distributed locally through this collaborative
effort of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Granite
United Way-Merrimack County Region and the Capital Region Food
Program. Recipient agencies included: Blueberry
Express Daycare, Boscawen; Congregational Church Food Pantry;
Centerpoint Food Pantry; Chichester Food Pantry; Concord Human
Services; First Congregational Church; Friends of Forgotten
Children; Gospel Light Church of God; Immaculate Conception
Church; Loudon Food Pantry; Merrimack Valley Daycare; Salvation
Army; St. John’s – St. Vincent DePaul Society; St. Paul’s Church –
St. Vincent DePaul Society; and St. Peter’s Church – St. Vincent
DePaul Society.
The following local businesses and individuals
generously supported the day’s efforts: New Hampshire Distributors,
Coca-Cola Bottling of the Lakes Region, Sal’s Just Pizza, Subway
Sandwich (Epsom), and Mostafa El-Sheriff, DMD.
Visit
www.capitalregionfoodprogram.org for more information on how to
organize a food drive, to donate and to volunteer, and to find a
list of partner agencies supported by CRFP efforts.
The Capital
Region Food Program, in association with social service agencies,
area food pantries, and church groups, has been dedicated to the
elimination of hunger in Greater Concord Area since 1974 through
distribution of food to individuals and families.
On an annual
basis, the CRFP distributes over 100 tons of food through two
initiatives. Thirty-five (35) tons of food is distributed
through the Year Round Distribution Project which is held eleven
times a year.
Sixty-five (65) tons of food is distributed
through the program’s Holiday Food Basket Project, held in
partnership with the New Hampshire Army National Guard each
December.
Village
Players To Hold Open Auditions For Little Shop Of Horrors June 5 & 6
Directors Jay Sydow and Meggin Dail along with Musical Director
Keith Bellanger are looking for some talented human beings, Skid Row
scumbags, a Greek Chorus trio and some animated vegetation to
audition for one of the creepiest, funniest cult-musicals of our
time, Little Shop Of Horrors.
Young and old are invited to strut
their stuff in order to fill the roles of: Audrey-the
20-30-something, mis-guided heroine of our story; Seymour-another
20-30-something love-struck botanist; Chiffon, Crystal and Ronnette-the
ladies of the Greek Chorus; street urchins of Skid Row and three
very prominent roles (the directors are not looking for a specific
age or look, just a lot of talent and the ability to work and sing
very well together)Mr. Mushnik-50-something owner of the Little Shop
who has a definite Jewish/ New York accent. “He seldom smiles and he
often sweats.” Orin, Bernstein, Snip, Luce (and everyone else) -
there is the part of the Dentist, Audrey’s sadistic boyfriend and
also the radio announcer, Wino#2, Snip, Snip, Mrs. (that’s right,
Mrs.) Luce and so on...Audrey II - the one inside the plant, very
physical role that takes puppetry skill and a lot of energy. The
Voice - the voice of Audrey II; this person is separate from the
person inside the plant. “Think of the Voice as a street-smart,
funky, conniving villain” whose voice is a cross between Barry White
and Wolfman Jack. Skid Row Derelict(s) - as many or as few as we
choose. The idea here is to make the audience uncomfortable, you’re
everywhere and you’re yucky. You appear in the first number and a
few times throughout and we also get to use you as the set crew,
these are really great roles.
Now that we’ve planted the seeds
and cultivated your interest, we’d love to see you blossom on-stage
with an awesome audition. You’ll be singing from the show, reading
from the script, working against others to see your chemistry and
blowing us away with an audition that shows us that you REALLY want
a part. So come to the Glendon Street Theatre on Sunday, June 5 at
2pm or on Monday, June 6 at 7pm and transport us to Somewhere That’s
Green.
Also anyone interested in working on the production staff
is encouraged to come to auditions.
What’s
Happening at PYW? Submitted By Paula Driscoll
The Pittsfield
Youth Workshop is currently finalizing the 2011 summer schedule. We
are planning a summer filled with fun and exciting trips. Just for
example: York’s Wild Kingdom, Canobie Lake Park, Kayaking, Deep Sea
Fishing, a Fisher Cats and Red Sox game, Water Country, Chucksters,
a hike to a mica mine and eight weeks of Outdoor Rock Climbing just
to name a few. We will also be continuing a Wise Guys boy’s group, a
Full of Ourselves girl’s group, and we have several biking trips
planned. PYW’s drop-in center will be open every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday from 2-6 pm, unless otherwise noted, during the
summer. On some Friday afternoons, PYW will hold special activities,
including Boys Only and Girls Only afternoons.
On Tuesday,
June 9th, PYW will be holding an Open House from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for
new youth and parents to check out the Drop-In Center, and for
everyone to sign up for summer trips and/or activities. Although
this will not be the only time to sign up, we are suggesting that
everyone who is interested in the summer programs stop by. Some
trips fill-up fast! PYW trips and activities are open to youth in
grades six and up (that means youth who just finished 5th grade),
from Pittsfield and the surrounding towns. There are a lot of great
opportunities this summer and we can’t wait to get started.
Please feel free to contact Paula Driscoll or Zach Powers with any
questions, to make a donation or to sponsor a youth at 435-8272 or
at
[email protected]. Don’t forget to check out our
website at www.pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org for all upcoming events or
activities.
Letter
To The Editor
To our Legislative body of the citizens of New
Hampshire:
I have not the time nor the energy to do more than
list my recommendations in a letter to the Editor.
1. Allow
medical marijuana to people who want to legally acquire it.
The rest of us will get it the old fashioned way.
2. Don’t make a
law that says I have to show an ID to vote. I only use an ID
card to drive. The cops own the roads. I bank locally,
I’m not sure I’ll ever fly again; I live my life not required to
have “my papers in order.” My town does a superb job with the
voting, in 20 years of voting, I attest there has been only the best
behavior inside the town hall and acceptable behavior outside.
One thing in common, we all respect the integrity of the vote,
to settle our differences.
3. On the State budget, I like the
idea of across the board cuts in figuring somewhere between 10 and
20%. Keep the new registration fee. Pave the roads. Try
not to screw anybody from their promised retirement. Do not
increase the amount sent to our schools.
I feel that the State
pays enough. If the towns vote to increase their school
budget, they deserve the bill. I do appreciate all the
different ideas from our legislators.
It’s a lot to think about.
I’m hoping for the best.
Respectfully, Dan Schroth
Piermarocchi
Letter
To The Editor
Dear Pittsfield Taxpayer: Being an elected
official is rewarding, challenging and there always seems to be
someone who feels that their methods are better than yours.
This year my biggest challenge is deciding between what the Town
wants and what the Town needs. Revenues are slowly trickling
in; there have been an abundance of abatements. With soaring gas and
oil prices who can predict exactly where the economy is headed?
For the past three years the Town’s budget has finalized under
expended. This is due to many reasons but most importantly it
relates to sound management decisions of your money. As an
elected official I am obligated to provide services to all the
citizens of Pittsfield while maintaining the health and welfare of
the public.
At March Town Meeting the Budget Committee did
not recommend specific reductions within the department’s budgeted
lines. Instead they voted to approve bottom line cuts to
certain departments and leave it up to the Select Board to decide
what should be funded. With this action being voted on and
approved at town meeting, that meant it was time to determine what
services could and could not be provided. With recommendation
from Department heads and the Town Administrator I carefully
reviewed all my options. The actions that I have taken were
not only responsible they also provide for uninterrupted emergency
services to the taxpayers while allowing us to stay within our
budget.
Expendable Trust funds are being used for exactly what
they were intended. These accounts are monitored and by law
can only be used for specifically what the Warrant Article allows.
To some it may resemble a misapplication of funds and to others I am
doing just what they elected me to do. Serve all the citizens
of the town while making well-balanced fiscal decisions.
Denise
Morin
NHTI’s
Spring 2011 Dean’s List
The following area students have been
named to the Spring 2011 Dean’s List at NHTI, Concord’s Community
College, in recognition of their academic achievement during the
Fall 2010 term. In order with AGPA of 3.3 or higher:
Barnstead
Bethany DeBenedictis, Joshua Hough, Kerry Spongberg, Maria Vieira.
Chichester Benjamin Demers, Laura Downey, Nicole Mason, Krystina
Sharrer, Christian Williams.
Gilmanton Benjamin Hubbard,
Brandon Gordon.
Pittsfield Harmony Elliott, Bruce Glazier,
Kelley Hussey, Darcy Kendall, Harmony McCall, Benjamin Rider,
Brendon Ward.
The
Fourth Annual Mark Jarvis Memorial Scholarship
Golf Tournament
Announced
The Fourth Annual Mark Jarvis Memorial Scholarship Golf
Tournament will be held at Nippo Lake Golf Club in Barrington, New
Hampshire, on Friday, June 24, 2011.
It begins at 8:00 am
with a shotgun start. Registration and a continental breakfast will
be held from 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. The cost is $90 per golfer and
includes 18 holes of golf with a cart using a 4-person scramble
format, a hot dog snack at the turn, a buffet at the day’s
conclusion, a goody bag and many prizes. Raffle items include
an autographed Red Sox baseball, tickets to a Manchester Monarchs
game, and many other items on our Silent Auction table.
After
Mark Jarvis’ unexpected death in September of 2007, Mark’s family,
friends and co-workers wanted to keep his memory and dedication to
youth and community alive by sponsoring a scholarship program in his
name. Mark always believed in those who had to work a little
harder to rise to the top. The scholarship committee is keeping
Mark’s spirit alive by honoring students who persevere and need a
little extra to achieve their educational goals. “We are hoping to
keep Mark’s spirit alive by honoring students who persevere,” said
Mark’s wife Terry Jarvis, one of the organizers of this event.
The scholarship is given in honor of Mark Jarvis, former Director of
Special Education and Student Services, and Vice Principal at
Pittsfield Middle High School, who spent over 30 years in the
Pittsfield, New Hampshire school system. Mark was also
extremely active in community events in the Alton and New Durham
area. He was an EMT and firefighter for over 28 years, a
long-time member and chairman of the New Durham Parks and Recreation
where he was instrumental in establishing baseball fields and a town
beach. He was acclaimed as Citizen of the Year in New Durham, and
was a member of the Budget Committee for many years. Mark was
also active as an Odyssey of the Mind/Destination Imagination Judge
for many years, and, in his younger years, was active in the Boy
Scouts, attaining the rank of Order of the Arrow.
Even
with last year’s poor economy, the tournament had a field of over 50
golfers and raised several thousand dollars for the scholarship
fund. Since its inception, the golf tournament has funded four
$1,000 scholarships presented to Pittsfield High School seniors who
were accepted at two- or four-year post-secondary institutions to
pursue a degree leading to a career in the education profession.
These scholarships are based on Pittsfield High School students’
initiative and success in working with children and youth;
demonstration of their personal qualities that would lead to success
in the education profession; and their dedication to pursuing a
degree and career in the field.
For more information or to sign
up, contact Terry Jarvis at 603-859-3220, or by email at
[email protected].
Museum
Passes for Josiah Carpenter Library Patrons
The Friends of the
Josiah Carpenter Library have purchased passes and discounted passes
for the patrons of Josiah Carpenter Library. The passes are
for the following four New Hampshire Museums: the Children’s Museum
of New Hampshire, the Currier Museum of Art, the Manchester
Historical Association (the Millyard) and the New Hampshire
Historical Society.
The pass to the New Hampshire Children’s
Museum in Dover is a reduced admission of 50% off each regular price
admission per person for up to four people per day.
Information about the museum can be found at
www.childrensmuseum.org.
For the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, each pass will provide
a free general admission for up to 2 adults (18 years and older),
children 17 years of age and younger are always free. The Josiah
Carpenter Library has two passes. Information about the
museum can be found at
www.currier.org.
The Manchester Association Library
Membership pass is valid for up to 4 (adult/children) admission
tickets at either the Millyard Museum or the Research Center in
Manchester. Information about the museum can be found at
www.manchesterhistoric.org.
The New Hampshire Historical Society pass for the museum
located in Concord admits 4 adults or two adults with their
children or grandchildren. Children under 6 are free.
Information about the museum can be found at
www.nhhistory.org.
A
current library card for the Josiah Carpenter Library is necessary
to use these library passes. Please phone the library (435-8406) or
come into the library to reserve the museum passes.
Josiah
Carpenter Library 41 Main Street, Pittsfield, NH 03263, (603)
435-8406, www.josiahcarpenterlibrary.org,
[email protected]
Josiah Carpenter Library Delivers!
Do you like to read? Do
you live in Pittsfield, New Hampshire? Do you get meals on
wheels deliveries?
If you answered yes to the three questions
above, you are invited to sign up for book delivery with your meals
on wheels delivery.
Delivery and return of library materials
courtesy of meals on wheels.
Return date of borrowed materials
tailored to individual needs.
CALL 435-8406 Josiah Carpenter
Library, to sign up.
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