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Barnstead NH News

November 26, 2008

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Oscar Foss Memorial Library
Give A Helping Hand

 

Once again this year, the Oscar Foss Memorial Library in Center Barnstead will have a fine free period for December and January and ask that you bring in a nonperishable item for our food pantry boxes.


We are extending this from last year and accepting items not only during December but also right through January as we are hoping this will encourage people to not only give during the major holidays, but generally help in the winter as well.


Lots of items can be brought in, but we do ask that you make sure that they are nonperishable and IN DATE. We don’t want to pass along items that can no longer be used. Some items to consider are pastas, pasta sauces, rice, soups, any canned goods or pre-packed meals, shampoo, toothpaste, soaps or any unopened, in-date toiletries.


So if you have an overdue item in December or January, just help out the food pantry and bring in something for our boxes. You certainly don’t need to have overdue materials to help out, please feel free to just add to the boxes. We will have someone from the food pantry pick them up on a regular basis and during these especially hard economic times, we know that all of our items will go to a good cause.


The patrons of the Oscar Foss Memorial Library have been extremely generous in the past and we are counting on you to give a helping hand to those in need. We KNOW you are giving and caring people so we Thank you in advance!

 


 

Letter To The Editor
Thanksgiving Day


True thankfulness is more than being grateful for what we possess. It is an attitude that allows a compassionate relationship amongst civilized people.


Hunger. The homeless. Chronic diseases. Ignorance. Unemployment. Untimely deaths (to name a few calamities). These are words, these are things that should have nothing to do with Thanksgiving Day, however, despair threatens to reach out to what is most precious to us; our children, our legacy, our future.


The compassion equation: beliefs + action = love  = help. It’s in the heart that counts.


When you see or know of someone in need, love demands a loving deed; don’t just say you love them true, prove it by the deeds you do.


Thanksgiving prayers for:


Our leaders that they provide us with a good government;


Our military around the globe serving, protecting, and defending;


To our civil servants who provide protection, peace, and security (police, fire, and rescue).


To employers, who provide jobs to people who need work, to support themselves and their families;


To social and medical personnel, who provide service to sick and homeless, for their troubled souls and ailing bodies;


To you and me my fellow citizens, for those in the world who are alone. Help them realize that they are never really alone (we’re there for them.)


Happy Thanksgiving Day everyone! May God continue to Bless America, Land of the Free and Home of the Brave!


Dr. Leon Bly
Barnstead, NH

 


 

Letter To The Editor
First You Have To Get Mad!


With another $25 billion looming before our servant government to be voted on to help bailout the big 3 automakers, the casual observer has to watch in awe as our legislators expand the gap between us and them. This fall, the citizens of the States of this republic went out and made their voice be heard in record numbers. The voices all had a common theme, Democratic or Republican, it was the voice of change. The fact of the matter is that regardless of what you think change is or how it will come to the suffering working class, there is an undeniable obstacle in our way of $700 plus billion that someone is going to have to pay for.


In order to understand how that affects you and me, one must first understand a little bit about our fractional reserve monetary system. You see, when the government needs a loan of $700 billion, they go to the Federal Reserve Bank and take out a loan. Like most loans from banks, they charge interest. The Federal Reserve agrees to loan our servant government the money at interest. The problem begins when the Federal Reserve makes the money ($700 Billion) out of thin air, it doesn’t print the principal plus the interest. The interest therefore gets passed on to us, the taxpayer. In fact, the second any money is printed, we the people are placed into involuntary servitude. This makes me mad, how about you?


Currently, the money that Secretary Paulson has asked for is being spent on an outgoing administration with virtually no congressional oversight. Where is our money (and it is our money) going? How is it being spent? Start asking questions, but first you have to get mad!
 

John Lytle
Center Barnstead, NH
 


 

Donna White is pleased to announce the engagement of her son, Kevin Enright, to Tanya Philbrick, daughter of Wanda Philbrick. A February 2009 wedding is planned.

 


 

19th Annual Christmas in Strafford
December 6, 2008

9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Blizzard Date: December 7, 2008

 

From all of us participating in Christmas in Strafford, WE WISH YOU A JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON.


1. At the home of Betti Williams (111 Bow Lake Estates Road), she and Marilyn Price will have a display of their paintings, cards and prints that would make wonderful Christmas gifts. Betti’s works are shown in galleries in NH, Cape Cod, and Maine. Marilyn’s work features local scenes of  past and present.


2. At Rachel Brown’s home at 794 Province Road, you will find fabric and leather handbags and delightful Christmas gift bags.  New this year, you will find Old World Santas, Christmas ornaments and doggie cookies!  Jeff Traverse will be here again this year selling his candles and jars in new and improved scents. Dear Me Suds is back with handmade soaps, bath salts, herbal bath tea bags and lotions.   Come and enjoy the season with them.


3. At Fred Dolan Fine Wildfowl Carving, you will find exquisite wood sculptures by award-winning Master Artist and League of NH Craftsmen member Fred Dolan. Barn Door Gap Gardens will have wreaths and holiday greens, birdhouses, fine crafts, mouthwatering handmade gourmet treats, breads, preserves, treats for the pets in your life, and uniquely crafted gifts.  Yummy refreshments will be available all day!


4. Cheers to old friends and new! The Banes welcome you into their home at 98 Wild Goose Pond Road.  Follow the grapevine Christmas trees into the house where you will find handmade country items including Norwegian paper stars, stuffed cats, horseshoe hangers, and other items. Sample Nan’s hot fudge and other tasty treats; country accents and fabulous goodies…’tis the season.


5. This year #5 (Bev Nemetz) moves across Province Road to 1095 Province Road with pottery by Ronnie, Heidi’s Plant Pep; natural arrangements and ornaments plus painted folk art and handmade purses.


6. At 495 Barn Door Gap, League of NH Craftsmen artisan JoAnn Ernst will present traditional bandboxes, handmade holiday breads, finely crafted hand- knit gifts, ornaments, and this year’s collection of “Sugar Maple Bears – from the Woods of New Hampshire”, limited edition heirloom mohair Teddy Bears.  Also available will be roving – perfect for felting or spinning from JoAnn’s flock of award-winning Shetland sheep; and a special offering of naturally processed, custom spun Shetland knitting yarn for creating your own special gift.


7. The Bow Lake Grange Hall will be filled with 11 talented crafters featuring handmade assorted cards, stationery, gift tags and paper; party invitation kits; Deidre will be taking orders for her delicious cookie trays,  pies,  and holiday cakes, and she’ll’ have samples to share; wood burning plaques, therapy bags, fabric purses & gift bags; handmade semi-precious stone beaded jewelry, photography, tie dyed or silk screened fabric items, quilted items, fabric bowls, placemats, handcrafted 6" dyed felted wool dolls. Come downstairs and enjoy some delicious muffins, cider, chowder and chili.


8. At the home of Carrolle Popovich (Beaver Dam Estates), you’ll find a variety of distinctive, handcrafted Christmas ornaments; one-of-a-kind snowmen, angels and Santas, simmering potpourris, Biscuit and Lyla Bassett’s all-natural dog biscuits.   New this year—hand-felted wool purses, knitted scarves, designer fiber necklaces, beaded hair ties, semi-precious hand-beaded bracelets, necklaces; one-of-a-kind originally designed beaded brooches and pins. Come and select that special Christmas ornament (they make great teacher’s gifts) or select a special bracelet, necklace or pin for yourself or as a gift.   Everything very reasonably priced due to the economy.


9. Elena Wikstrom, of 37 Whig Hill Road, will be offering hand-painted fabric ornaments, gifts, toys, greeting cards, magazine holders, table cloths, made to order (size & color) table cloths, curtains, small painted boxes and magazine/newspaper holders.


10. L.W. Brown Farm – “Pepper Jelly House” – offering unique handcrafted items, Pepper Jelly, quilts, quilted purses, many other fabric items, and much more.  All make great gifts!  JoAnn Brown & Diane Waldron – Family and Friends.  We look forward to seeing you.


11. At Diane Pomeroy-Hathorn’s (131 Drake Hill Road) A Family Gathering – As a child I remember sitting with my mom, sisters, and grandmother knitting, sewing, cross stitch, quilting and learning how to crochet.  These were very happy times.  As adults, we still do these crafts, and some of our husbands do the woodworking.  This is who you’ll meet and what you’ll find in our home – all handmade gifts.


12. Woodshop – Rick Gagne – Heirloom quality wood boxes, wooden earrings, hair pieces and other wood items.  Rick is a juried member of The League of NH Craftsmen.  He makes really good chocolate chip cookies, too!


13. Mountain View Antiques will be offering a selection of country antiques, furniture, and fine artisan jewelry made by Laura Stelting Crannel.  Jewelry features fresh water pearls, semi-precious gemstones, and sterling silver designs.   Diane and her daughters will have an assortment of other hand made crafts and treats.


14. At the Goodwin’s at 916 Province Road, they will be introducing “Amelia Mae’s and Company”, masters of homemade gourmet foods.  Come sample chicken wings with Goodie’s B-B-Q sauce.  Sample our homemade jams, jellies and sauces.  Cranberry mustard, peach chutney and pumpkin better are just a few of our many offerings.  We’ve made up gift baskets so you can give our finest this holiday season.


15. Kooaukee Island Crafters! This year we have hand-painted pens, baby blankets, booties, loon crafts, nature crafts, and birch bark frames and mirrors.  We’re also featuring Olive Dimpleton’s one-of-a-kind personalized baby gifts.  Come pamper yourself with a hand scrub, relax with a chair massage, and save your appetite for some homemade pie!


16. At the home of Brenda Lauze at 215 Whig Hill Road, you will find a great selection of contemporary, country and Christmas color hot pads, made from yarn.  You’ll also find several styles of wreaths for the holidays and changing seasons.  Handmade Christmas ornaments include three dimensional snowflakes, Christmas trees, and other festive tree decorations.  A variety of cookie and soup mixes in a jar will also be available.


17. The Baker House at 1172 Province Road feature Swasey Creations’ handcrafted jewelry, “Slumped Bottled Cheese Boards”, tumbled marble coasters, fine art painted porcelain and glass, gourmet herb blends;  sausage and chili seasonings, colorful wool and silk felt items; and, lovingly prepared, many elegant gift “baskets” all ready for giving.  As always, there will be a sampling of our offerings, hot or cold cider, and home baked goodies, from us to you.


18.  & 19. To All The Talented Folks in Strafford – you could have opened up your home for Christmas in Strafford 2008 this year!


20. At Valerie Ann’s located at 17 Drake Hill Road (diagonally across from the Bow Lake Inn), you will find unique, one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry from antique, vintage and new buttons and beads.


21. At John Ouellette’s (917 Province Road), you will find pottery – mugs, soup mugs, bowls, bean pots, casseroles, cut flower vases, planters and his special Wee Pots!  John’s work has been shown at numerous galleries, and he has taught art at the Nottingham School for the past 25 years!

 

Obituaries


 

Elizabeth A. Wilkinson


Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Wilkinson, 76, beloved wife and mother, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, after a brief illness at the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Hospice House, surrounded by her family and loved ones.


Betty was born in Exeter on April 15, 1932. She lived in Exeter as well as Newburyport, Mass., Haverhill, Mass., Londonderry and, most recently, Center Barnstead.


Betty worked as a bottom cementer at various shoe companies in Newburyport and Haverhill, Mass., and she retired from AT&T in North Andover, Mass., after 21 years of service as a material handler and packer.


Betty loved her family, painting, making rugs, doing puzzles and watching wildlife.


She is predeceased by her father, Forrest Fieldsend Sr.; and her mother, Marguerite (Stone) Fieldsend.


She is survived by her husband of nearly 47 years, Richard Wilkinson of Center Barnstead; her daughter, Deborah Clapp, and son-in-law, Ralph Clapp, of Center Barnstead; her sister, Charlotte Fieldsend of Newmarket; her brother, Forrest Fieldsend Jr. of Newmarket; and her aunt and many cousins of Exeter and Eliot, Maine.
There are no calling hours.


A funeral service was held Thursday, November 20, 2008, at Brewitt Funeral Home, in Exeter.


Burial was held at Brentwood Cemetery.


Donations may be made to the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Hospice House, 250 Pleasant St., PO Box 1797, Concord 03302.


For more information, log on to www.brewittfuneralhome.com.

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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