A reminder
of the weekly events open to all seniors at the Pittsfield Community
Center. On Mondays, it’s Bingo, from 10 am to 11:30 am; Tuesdays at 9:15
am, baking in the kitchen and at noon it is Café Bienvenue, which
features a variety of soups, salad bar fixings and café style luncheon
choices; Wednesdays, painting lessons with Betsey Keefe; Thursday, Bingo
from 10 am to 11:30 am and Fridays, Gentle Yoga upstairs. All
seniors are welcome!!!
Come participate in any of the
activities and have lunch at noon. There is a $2.00 suggested
donation for lunch. Please call ahead at 435-8482 to reserve.
On March 17th, call to reserve lunch at noon for a fun Irish meal.
Tuesday, March 22nd a special event will be a luncheon presentation by
Physical Therapist, Susan Sudak, “Understanding Your Rehabilitation
Options.” She will speak of the range of rehabilitation services
available to Central NH folks who experience an illness or injury.
The Faculty and Administration of The University of Hartford
recognizing scholastic achievement in The College of Engineering,
Technology and Architecture, has placed Melanie J. Russell, daughter of
Jim and Jean Russell of Barnstead, on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2010
semester.
Melanie’s major is in Mechanical Engineering with a
concentration in Sustainable and Renewable Energy. She is also
pursuing minors in Technical Writing and Math. She is a member of
the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Relay For
Life Lake Winnipesaukee
Relay for Life is just around the corner! On
June 25th the annual Relay for Life will take place at The Nick
recreation in Wolfeboro, N.H. The theme this year is “Beach Party!”
The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers who would like
to honor cancer survivors, caregivers, and pay tribute to those who have
lost their battle with cancer, and support the ongoing research to cure
cancer. If you are looking for a reason for your family and
friends to get together, here it is, and you will be making a difference
in your life as well as millions of others.
Relay for Life is an
overnight community that is touching to everyone who participates.
Team members will take turns walking around the track in relay style.
Relay for Life represents HOPE that those lost to cancer will never be
forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one
day cancer will be eliminated. During the months before the relay
Luminaria Bags are sold to be written on in honor of those surviving,
battling, and who have lost their battle to cancer. They can be
purchased from team members and committee members or at relay. The
Luminaria Bags are lit at night during a touching ceremony that will
honor those who are fighting cancer and remembering those who have lost
their battle.
If you would like to form a team and learn about
fundraising for your team you may do so online at
www.relayforlife.org/lakewinnipesaukeenh. If you would like to
become a volunteer for the relay, or want to get information about
services offered by the American Cancer Society or have questions please
contact Megan Credit at
[email protected] or 603-581-4189 or Penny Franciosi, at
[email protected] or
603-524-8384.
Men’s
Breakfast
Center Barnstead Christian Church is hosting a free Men’s
Breakfast next Saturday, March 26th from 7:30-8:30 AM. All
men are invited to come and enjoy breakfast, as they watch the DVD, How
Great Is Our God, by Louie Giglio.
Your life is a miracle, and
the Creator of the universe knows you by name. He cares about you,
and we find hope in the midst of the darkest places in life. The
journey is often complicated and painful, filled with confusion and
chaos. Yet, the cross of Christ reveals God’s promise to preserve
you and restore you no matter what the circumstance. He will hold
onto you and hold you together, giving strength to those who hope in His
unfailing love. He is the everlasting God!
The Center
Barnstead Christian Church is located on Route 126, next to the Town
Hall. For more information contact the church at 269-8831.
Letter
To The Voters of Barnstead
Thank you for your confidence in my
abilities to hold the position of Selectman. I will work hard with the
other Selectmen to try to move the town forward in these tough economic
times. If I can ever be of service to you - do not hesitate to contact
me at the Town Hall, 269-4071.
Thank you Again
Francis Vardaro
Letter
First, I thank the voters of Barnstead who supported my bid for school
board. I appreciate and look forward to the opportunity to serve our
children and community.
Second, I am writing to ask for voter
support at the school district meeting on Saturday, March 19th at 9 A.M.
Child care will be provided to aid families, given by student members of
PMHS’s National Honor Society and assisted by two non-resident BES
faculty members.
I would like to share some information about the 2/5
music position also at stake: (please see supportbesmusic.blogspot.com
for more info.)
No 2/5 music teacher equals loss of grades 4-5
band/chorus (b/c), thus impacting preparation for and participation in
grades 6-8 and PMHS b/c.
149 unique students in grades 4-8
band/chorus (b/c) or 29% of student body.
Grades 4-8 b/c equals 11
total periods. Of these 11 periods, the average class size is 21
students per period, including small group instruction.
Grades 6-8
b/c have 81 unique students, or 45%.
Grades 4-5 b/c have 68% and 65%
participation or a 20% growth rate over grades 6-8. This is without a
4th grade chorus, which Mr. Neveu is in the process of starting, due to
demand.
Grades 4-5 band receive small group instruction. The 2/5
position salary is $20,039 or 0.003% of the BES budget and 0.001% of the
total budget including PMHS.
Tax impact would be $0.04/$1,000 or
about $6 for a tax-valued home of $150 K
This and the
Enrichment warrant articles are both recommended by the budget committee
for voter approval.
A vote to approve this warrant article will keep
our band/chorus program growing and excelling, thus giving our children
valuable opportunities to learn, grow, and expand their skills, talents,
and possibilities.
Thank you,
Shawn White
Letter
I
would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Barnstead
for the support you once again have shown me and for re-electing me to
the Barnstead Planning Board. I like to believe that the residents of
this great town agree with my positions as stated at the Candidate’s
Night and in general discussions we have had throughout the past years.
It is with your input, questions and concerns that we can take the
Planning Board meetings that help us in our decisions as planning matter
come before us. Your attendance at our meetings and input during the
public session is also important to us and I certainly extend my
personal invitation for more citizen involvement.
Once again, thank
you for your support and I look forward to continued service to the
citizens of Barnstead.
Clarke Goodrich
Barnstead Planning
Board Member