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Barnstead NH News

August 13, 2008

 

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Volunteerism at its best. These young men put their best efforts into making their neighbors’ lives a little easier while helping to clean up after the tornado. L-R: Travis Bass, Dick Tasker, Mike Trefry, Troy Lyons.

 


 

Center Barnstead Christian Church To Hold Men’s Breakfast


Calling all men! The Center Barnstead Christian Church will be having a free Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, August 16th at 7:30 A.M. This will be a good time of food and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you there! The Center Barnstead Christian Church is located next to the Town Hall on Route 126, off Route 28. For more information, please call the church at 603-269-8831.

 
 

Let High Range Entertain You This Weekend


The Summer Concerts continue this Saturday, August 16th from 6-8pm at the Barnstead Parade Grounds with the fabulous sounds of High Range Band.


High Range Band is a very talented band of regular folk who can delve into their emotions to write some great songs and deliver them with soul.  You would think they are a family band when you hear their comfortable New England harmonies and their ability to read each other.


If you haven’t had the chance to enjoy High Range Band, now is the time to join us as we welcome them back to Barnstead!  This concert is FREE and open to the public;  no alcohol is allowed.  See you there.

 


 

Barnstead Old Home Day Dinner


The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders are preparing and serving the Barnstead Old Home Day Dinner on Old Home Day, Saturday August 23, 2008 at the Parade Fire Station.  Dinner will be delicious barbequed steamship round roast beef, Flanders bean hole beans, corn, rolls, salad, dessert and beverages.  Advance tickets can be purchased at Arnies Auto Repair, 6 Cedar Drive, Barnstead, 269-4730 or at Rte. 28 Bakery and Dairy Bar, 267 Suncook Valley Highway, Chichester, 435-8081. 


Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8.50 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 6 – 12, and children five and under will be free.  Tickets may also be purchased at the door of the Parade Fire Station for $10.00 for adults, $6.00 for children ages 6 – 12, and children five and under will still be free.


This is going to be a fantastic dinner — get your tickets early, before they sell out!

 


 

Mr. and Mrs. Brothers

Brothers-Takahashi

 


Samantha Takahashi and Eric Brothers were married February 29, 2008, at Maitland Art Center in Orlando, FL.


Traci Dean, Justice of the Peace, performed the double ring ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her father.
The bride, daughter of Ken Takahashi of Orlando and Donna Joyner of Jacksonville, FL, earned a degree in legal studies from the University of Central Florida. She is a communications 911 operator/dispatcher for the Osceola County, FL Sheriff’s Office.


The groom, son of Don and Laurie Brothers of Center Barnstead, earned a degree in forensic science with a minor in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida. He is a CSI/forensic scientist for the Seminole County, FL Sheriff’s Office.


The couple took a wedding trip to Alaska and lives in Winter Park, FL.

 


 

Art/Photo Contest Entries Being Accepted


Entries to the Barnstead Old Home Day Art/Photo Contest are being accepted at Barnstead’s Oscar Foss Memorial Library at the following times:  Thursday/August 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday/August 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday/August 16 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Please bring your entries to the library during one of these times.
The Old Home Day Art/Photo Contest is open to area residents of all ages and artistic talents.   We offer art and photography categories for students, adults and professionals.


The theme for the 2008 Barnstead Old Home Day is “A Country Fair”.  Participants are encouraged, but not required, to reflect the theme in their entry.  Entries will be judged by a panel of local artists.


We also have a Coloring Contest for budding artists under the age of 10.  The coloring page can be downloaded from the town website at www.barnstead.org/About Barnstead/Old Home Day, or copies of the coloring page are available at the library.


All entries for the Art/Photo Contest and the Coloring Contest will be displayed for pre-viewing at the library during normal operating hours the week of August 18-22 and at Barnstead Parade Grounds on Old Home Day, Saturday August 23, 2008.  Come see the artistic and photographic talents of your friends and neighbors, and vote for your selection for the “People’s Choice” Award.

 


 

Old Home Day Art/Photo Contest Entries Being Accepted


Entries to the Barnstead Old Home Day Art/Photo Contest are being accepted at Barnstead’s Oscar Foss Memorial Library at the following times: Thursday/August 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday/August 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday/August 16 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Please bring your entries to the library during one of these times.
The Old Home Day Art/Photo Contest is open to area residents of all ages and artistic talents. We offer art and photography categories for students, adults and professionals. The theme for the 2008 Barnstead Old Home Day is “A Country Fair.” Participants are encouraged, but not required, to reflect the theme in their entry.  Entries will be judged by a panel of local artists.


We also have a Coloring Contest for budding artists under the age of 10. The coloring page can be downloaded from the town website, or copies of the coloring page are available at the library.


All entries for the Art/Photo Contest and the Coloring Contest will be displayed for previewing at the library during normal operating hours the week of August 18 & 22 and at Barnstead Parade Grounds on Old Home Day, Saturday August 23, 2008.  Come see the artistic and photographic talents of your friends and neighbors, and vote for your selection for the “People’s Choice” Award.

 



Calling All Bikers…


…For a Bicycle Parade at Barnstead Old Home Day, that is.   Barnstead Old Home Day will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Barnstead Parade Grounds.  Get your bicycle all spruced up, decorate it to show your style, and come join the Old Home Day Bicycle Parade!


There will be two age categories for the parade:  (1) under 8 years of age – bicycles and tricycles may be ridden, and (2) over 8 years of age – bicycles and unicycles may be ridden.


There will be judging on three categories:  decorations consistent with the “A Country Fair” theme, Patriotic decorations, and “Most Creative” decorations.


Bicycle Parade participants should meet on Parade Circle beside the Parade Congregational Church at 11:30 a.m. on Old Home Day.  There will be a sign marking the gathering location for participants.  At 12:00 noon, the Bicycle Parade will proceed from the Church along Parade Circle past the Post Office.  The Parade will turn left onto Parade Circle and will end at Parade Hill Rd.  Participants can then go to the Bandstand for judging, prizes and ribbons.


Following the Bicycle Parade, at 12:30 p.m. a talk on bicycle safety will be presented by Officer Rob Kelley of the Barnstead Police Department in the area of the Bandstand.  If you are unable to attend this talk, be sure to visit the bicycle safety booth being presented jointly by the Barnstead Police Department and volunteers from Barnstead Elementary School.  You will find information on bike safety topics such as how to set the height of your seat and how to properly wear a safety helmet.
And don’t forget to join Officer Kelley back near the bandstand at 3:30 p.m. that same afternoon to see the police dog demonstration!

 


 

4-H Forestry Event


The opportunity to test one’s forestry related skills and knowledge is the focus of the 4-H forestry event held annually at the Stratham Fair. Twenty-two youth participated in the event that was coordinated by Randy Claar, Denise Claar and Allison Claar of Stratham.


The 4-H forestry event included a knowledge test utilizing information from the National 4-H Forestry project manuals. The skill events included bow saw, two person cross cut, a peavey log roll, a log drag slalom, stove wood toss and a cord wood stack.


In the novice division for first time participants between the ages of 8 to 13, Cole Atherton, Lee, placed first; Sammy Merrill, Stratham, placed second; and Emily Gibson, Lee, placed third.


In the intermediate division for youth ages 11-13, Steven Harling, Temple, placed first; Gabe Chase, Pepperell, MA, placed second; and Ben Thayer, North Hampton, placed third.


For the seniors for youth ages 14 and older; Emery Eaton, Greenland, placed first; Ben Davis, Webster, placed second; and Naomi Fifield, Franklin, placed third overall.


Other 4-H participants were Hunter Gibson, Lee; Molly Erickson, New Durham; Lucian Smith, Greenland; Abe Robertson, Contoocook; Devin Harling, Temple; Erik Frederickson, Wolfeboro; Anthony Frangione, Barnstead; Travis Cook, Pepperrell, MA; Sam Thayer, North Hampton; Nate Robertson, Contoocook; Ben Allen, Lee; Kathleen Dole, Canterbury.


Forestry, entomology, fishing, wildlife, outdoor adventures and plant science are focuses in 4-H Natural Science areas that include hands on, experiential education based curricula in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels for youth. Helper guides are available for volunteers assisting youth as they learn by doing through 4-H, the youth program of UNH Cooperative Extension.


Events such as the forestry event at Stratham Fair are held so youth who share a common interest can develop friendships, and have fun as they strive to learn while doing and being their best.


Explore 4-H opportunities by contacting the Rockingham County 4-H office which is a part of UNH Cooperative Extension located in the County Complex on North Road in Brentwood, 679-5616. The Extension website, www.extension.unh.edu also has information to assist individuals, families and communities. UNH Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

 


 

4-H Livestock Judging at Stratham Fair


4-H youth participated in the annual livestock judging event at Stratham Fair. Youth who take part are developing their decision making skills as they have to rank a grouping of four similar animals based on confirmation of the animal and then practice their communication skills as they convey the reasons for their decisions of each class to the official judge. This year wearing the “Official judges hat” was Dwight Barney, Lee, who before his retirement taught animal science classes at the UNH Thompson School. The day long event was coordinated by Marian Kelsey and Barbara Mariacher who serve as 4-H sheep superintendents assisted by Chuck Dutton, Rochester, who serves as the 4-H swine and beef superintendent at the Stratham Fair. This year the youth participants in livestock judging had to place classes of market lambs; Hampshire ewe lambs, market steers and feeder pigs.


Top individuals in each age division received a special etched paper weight from the Stratham Fair in recognition of the top award.


Honored this year were: Haylea Erickson, New Durham, Senior Champion; Erik Fredrickson, Wolfeboro, Intermediate Champion; Anna Frederickson, Wolfeboro, Junior Champion; and Sydney Wilson, Nottingham, Novice Champion.


Other participants in the senior division for 4-H youth ages 14-18 included Naomi Fifield, Franklin; Hillary Fifield, Franklin; Anthony Frangione, Barnstead; Jessie Jenks, Nottingham; Kaitlin Lewis, Weare; Kelsey Nation, Deerfield; Andrew Reagan, Seabrook; Marlee Richardson, Strafford; Sam Thayer, North Hampton; Diane Wells, Londonderry; Kris Wojtusik, Northwood; and Alycia Wojtusik, Northwood.


In the intermediate division for youth ages 11-13, Sophie LaRochelle, Webster, participated. In the junior division for youth ages 8-10 participants were Emily Gibson, Lee; Iris LaRochelle, Webster; Sadie Moore, Lee; Emily Morin, Farmington; Ben Thayer, North Hampton; and Tim Walker, Durham.


In the novice division for 1st time participants who are ages 8-13, Joe Wojtusik, Northwood, participated. Cloverbuds who are 4-Hers ages 5 to 7 years old can take part for participation ribbon and just for the fun and learning experience of sampling 4-H experiences. This year Hunter Gibson and Hope Mariacher both from Lee, NH, placed all the classes and also gave reasons for their placements.


4-H animal science projects range from caring for dogs, cats and small pets to livestock and horses. Throughout 4-H experiences youth develop special bonds with their animals as they assume at least 50% care of that animal whether owned or leased from an owner. Integrated into animal science projects are animal nutrition, animal selection, veterinary science, animal housing, farm/home business management; and of course safety and community service. Youth develop positive work ethics and a sense of responsibility as they care for their animals in all kinds of weather.


For more information on 4-H youth development opportunities for youth ages 5 to 18, for families and adult volunteers contact the Rockingham County 4-H office at 679-5616 or come by the UNH Cooperative Extension office located in the County Complex, North Road in Brentwood, NH


Information is also available at the UNH Cooperative Extension website, www.extension.unh.edu. Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer.


 


 

 











 
 

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