THE KENNEDY HOUSE
Gift Baskets and More
90 Shackford Corner Road
Center Barnstead, NH
Open House
Fri., Dec. 5th Thru Sun., Dec. 14th
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Nancy Boyd Kennedy
269-3421
The Barnstead Parade Congregational Church will hold their Annual
Christmas Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2008, from 9 a.m. to
12 noon at the church. “Cookie Walkers” can purchase a decorated
container and then fill it up with their choice of Homemade Holiday
Cookies. There will also be crafts for sale and hot coffee to warm
you.
On Sunday, December 14, 2008, there will be a Spaghetti Supper
fundraiser for the Barr family who lost their home and pets in a
devastating fire on Nov. 21, 2008. It will be held at The White
Buffalo Trading Post, located on Rte. 126 in Center Barnstead from 1
p.m.-7 p.m. We ask for your help and support for this young family.
For more info call 269-3378.
Barnstead Junior Girl Scout Troop 22528 is currently collecting
Wrapping Paper, Christmas Cards, and new warm socks (all sizes) for
the Town of Barnstead! Look for our collection boxes around town at
the following locations:
Barnstead Elementary School, Barnstead Country Store, Blueberry
Station, Town Hall, Locke Lake Lodge, and Duane Family Farm. We will
be collecting the socks until December 16th and the wrapping paper
and cards until December 19th. Thank You!
“An Island
Christmas”
The Center Barnstead Christian Church invites you to celebrate Christmas
Jamaican style by seeing our Christmas program, “An Island Christmas.” Based
on the theme of giving, this musical is filled with songs that groove to a
Caribbean beat. Come and bring the whole family Sunday, December 14th at
6:00 PM.
For the next three weeks during our Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 AM we
will be looking at key events from the perspective of key players in the
Christmas story. Come worship with us this Christmas season. The Center
Barnstead Christian Church is located on Route 126, next to the Town Hall.
For more information please call the church at 269-8831.
Alton Garden
Club
On November 18th, the Alton Garden Club held its final meeting of the year,
a luncheon. At this time, the club was pleased to honor Doris Barnes of
Laconia, by naming their High School Scholarship after her. It will be
called “The Doris Barnes, Alton Garden Club Scholarship,” in honor of her
untiring devotion to education.
Mrs. Barnes, a veteran teacher of 62 years, taught all subjects from grades
K - 8. She was a Guidance Counselor in both Junior and Senior High Schools
for 16 years. She has been volunteering in grades 1-8, tutoring all
subjects.
The “Excellence in Education” known as the “Ed”ies, honoring teachers and
schools of excellence, has established a Life Time Achievement Award in her
name, to retiring educators. The Alton Garden Club was proud and pleased to
be able to honor Doris for all she has done for the children of our towns
and for her years of devotion to their causes.
Missions Trip
To New York City
Men from Center Barnstead Christian Church (CBCC) traveled to New York to do
volunteer construction work at a camp for disadvantaged and disabled
children. The nine men included Scott and Evan Ward, Paul Warren, Powell
Montegue, Sam McKeen, Ken Borgia, Mario Troiano, Kevin Goble, and Paul
Blake.
The camp run by Children’s Bible Fellowship is located on 200 beautiful
acres in Carmel , NY . For over 60 years the goal of the ministry has been
to make disciples of New York ‘s forgotten fields. Every summer two vastly
different programs are run: Camp Joy, the older of the two camps, caters to
the needs of inner city children from New York City. Camp Hope specializes
in meeting the needs of disabled campers from the New York metropolitan
area.
Maintenance of the two camps is done by volunteers over the course of the
year. During the two days at camp the CBCC team worked to strip and shingle
a roof, build a set of steps, lay a new floor and install an oil tank.
For more information on the work that Children’s Bible Fellowship is doing
visit
www.cbfny.org/
CBCC has an active men’s group that serves the needs of the local community
as well as other parts of the US and oversees. Both skilled and unskilled
labor is always welcome and in need. CBCC’s Sunday service is at 10:30 AM
and is located on Route 126, next to the Town Hall. Brian Gower, the pastor,
can be reached at 603-269-8831.
Seeking Nominees
for Annette P Schmitt Unsung Hero Award
Nomination packets are now available for the Annette P. Schmitt Unsung Hero
Award, presented each year by the Belknap County Citizens Council on
Children and Families. This award honors an individual who has shown a
long-standing commitment to children and families in Belknap County through
behind-the-scenes activities without any expectation of recognition.
Eligible candidates include those who volunteer on behalf of children and
families or non-volunteer individuals who provide exceptional service to
children and families beyond the scope of their employment.
The 2009 recipient will be announced by Special Justice Willard Martin
during the annual Belknap County Convocation on Children and Families on
Tuesday, March 31st. The winner will receive an individual award and his or
her name will be engraved on a plaque that hangs in the Council offices.
Says Judge Martin, “This award is designed to acknowledge the efforts of
Belknap County residents who go the extra mile in bringing positive changes
to the lives of families.”
The Schmitt Unsung Hero Award honors New Hampshire resident, the late
Annette P. Schmitt, who left a generous bequest to support programs and
projects that improve the lives of children and families in Belknap County
and the State. Over the past several years this fund has been the primary
resource for sustaining a number of comprehensive systemic changes in
Belknap County, including juvenile justice practices, the Belknap County
Citizens Council on Children and Families, and the introduction of Community
Justice principles throughout the County.
Over the past years, previous winners of the Schmitt Unsung Hero Award
include Leo Sanfacon (Gilford), Wendy French (Tilton), Dave Tryon (Tilton),
Dawn McCartney (Barnstead), Paul Plimpton (Belmont), and Deb Williams
(Laconia). Sanfacon was recognized in 2008 for his volunteer contributions
with the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region; Wendy French of Tilton, in
2007 for her work with 4-H youth; and the late Dave Tryon of Tilton in 2006,
for his tireless efforts with youth in the Winnisquam Regional School
District. Past honorees also include Dawn McCartney of Barnstead in 2005,
for her efforts in her community; Paul Plimpton of Belmont in 2004, for
using his skills and interest in sports to encourage boys and girls in the
Lakes Region; and Deb Williams of Laconia in 2003, for her volunteer work
with youth in Laconia.
Nomination Forms are available at the Belknap County Citizens Council
website,
www.bccj.org, or by calling Kathy Calvin at 527-9182. Completed
Nomination Forms are due by Friday, February 20, 2009.
Season’s
Greetings From The Oscar Foss Memorial Library
We wish our patrons and families a joyful and merry holiday season! Come in
to browse, read or borrow from our collection of books, audio books, movies
and music. Use the computers or the quiet reading alcoves. Our Christmas and
Holiday selections are all out waiting for you! Happy Holidays from all of
us at OFML!
During our Fine-Free Period, now through January 31st, we are exchanging
Food Pantry donations for overdue fines. Please drop off any nonperishable
items in our holiday boxes by the front desk for delivery to the local Food
Pantry. All patrons are welcome to donate and we thank you in advance.
Our Holiday and Winter Hours are: Monday and Thursday, 2-8 p.m., Tuesday and
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Closed Fridays
and Sundays.
Story Hour is every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and the Book Discussion is held the
first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.