On Wednesday, October 27th, the Pittsfield Area Senior Center is planning another special event.  Have you ever wondered why banks or credit card companies set up their own  rules?  Join us at the Community Center from 9:30 am to 11: am when Filippa Viola from The Legal Advice and Referral Center will speak about “All Things Money.”

Fallfest 2010 At Barnstead Elementary School
Saturday, November 6, 2010 10 AM - 2 PM

The 6th Annual Fallfest in Barnstead is sure to please kids of all ages on Saturday, November 6, 2010.

Keep the Halloween spirit alive as you venture through the Haunted Hallway.   Enjoy music, games, miniature ponies, raffles, and food, food, food as we celebrate fall.  Cheer on your kids as they compete in an energetic soccer tournament.  More and more activities are being planned.

This awesome annual community event, hosted by the Barnstead Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization, runs from 10 am – 2 pm.  Fallfest provides participating school groups, classes, local clubs and organizations the opportunity to raise much-needed financial support.

If your non-profit organization wants to seize the opportunity to raise funds or awareness, please contact the BES PTO, c/o Cathleen White, at 269-5161, ext. 306 or [email protected].

Rain or shine – Fallfest 2010 will rock!

Word of Life Philippines
Submitted By Judy Gower

 What’s on your bucket list?  Who would have thought that someone like me, Judy Gower, would ever get to travel around the world?  In my wildest imagination, I would never have dreamed that I would be so privileged to have this opportunity.

We are gearing up for a long flight to Laguna Philippines.  Brian and I are excited once again to be able to spend time with and teach  these dear Filipino youth, as well as, students from 10+ different countries.  The flight time for us is 28 hours and the teaching schedule is for 2 weeks.  Word of Life Philippines holds a very special place in our hearts, as we have been honored to be involved in the lives of these youth for a number of years.

This unique ministry is high energy and very creative.  They have the regular routine of daily Bible school, and then add 6oo or more people to their schedule for a conference for business people/ young adults at the same time and things can really get busy.  Brian will be teaching at the Bible school and also speaking during the weekend conference that will be sponsored by Word of Life Philippines.  http://www.wolphilippines.org/

I am always amazed and intrigued by the ingenuity of these people.  Although a third world country, the Filipino people are a happy, joyful and giving people.  They are always trying to “give” something to us to show their appreciation for our coming to be with them.  I sometimes think “if they only knew how blessed I am in my beautiful country...”  I truly think that they would give me the shirt off their back, if I  needed it.  I always come back with a fresh perspective of how fortunate I am.

 
We  keep a very busy schedule while we are there but end up being refreshed by a new perspective on ministry and how fun it is to be involved in global missions and realize how all people are really alike in the world.  They have struggles, family problems, lack of finances, fears and problems just like we do.  It is such a joy to be able to share Jesus with these dear people.  Truth is universal.  Jesus came into the world to “testify to truth” John 17. 

 We will be teaching in their new class room complex this year.  Two years ago we watched as workers were constructing this massive building.  Construction is slow and all manual....the men mix the cement in a pile and then form a bucket brigade to get it to its assigned destination.  Everything in the way of construction is done manually and materials are hard to find, so consequently it takes much longer then usual to build most everything.

 So while you all are enjoying this beautiful fall weather, we will be ‘melting’ in the humid tropical heat...and eating rice, rice, rice, and some fish and also some strange looking veggies (to us anyway) and fruit. Brian is hoping not to have to eat a ‘balute’ ...a rare delicacy for the region...a form of unhatched duck egg....feathers, feet and a high gag factor.  Stay tuned, and perhaps I can give you an update when we return!!

Jonathan Derosier was promoted to the rank of Major in the U.S. Marine Corps on Friday, October 1, 2010.  Jonathan is a graduate of Pittsfield Middle High School, class of 1996.  He graduated from Boston University in 2000, where he participated in Naval ROTC, and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant.  Jonathan is currently stationed at Headquarters Marine Corps, at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Jonathan is married to Hyeonjoo Lee and is the son of James and Irene Derosier of Barnstead, NH.

OHRV Snowmobile Safety Class

The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders will be hosting their annual snowmobile safety course on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Pittsfield Community Center downstairs in the cafeteria area.  The course is free to all participants.

The day of class, a parent must come inside with the student between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. to fill out paperwork.  Students must be 12 years old (or older) by the end of the riding season in order to participate.  Parents can sit in on the class if they like, but not mandatory.  Lunch will be provided.  To sign up give Dana Elliott a call at 435-5074.  Classes fill fast so do not delay in signing up.

The club will also be serving their annual Ham & Bean Dinner that evening.  NHSA ticket sales will be taking place at various businesses in Pittsfield and Barnstead that weekend.  More information will be forth coming.

Barnstead Fire Rescue Changes Color to Red!

Barnstead Fire rescue has long been known for their unique green fire trucks.   On Friday if you visit with Barnstead Fire Rescue you will see red!  On Fridays on duty firefighters will begin participating in a national awareness campaign known as “Red Shirt Friday”.  Red Shirt Friday” is part of a nationwide effort to show support and solidarity with our men and women serving in our military. 

Our troops are asked to put themselves in harm’s way to protect freedom.  By wearing red on Fridays we are letting our service men and women know we support their sacrifice and will not forget them.   For more information on “Red Shirt Friday” and find other ways you can support our troops you can go to www.redshirtfridays.org.