Kathy Rosewater and John Waitt of Center Barnstead are pleased to announce the birth of their first grandchild, a boy, named Weston Alexander. The proud parents are Megan (Rosewater-Waitt) and Phil Koerber of Rochester, NH. Weston was born on July 9, 2008, and weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz.
 

New Barnstead Thrift Shop and Food Pantry

The new Barnstead Thrift Shop and Food Pantry is now open at its new location next to Bosco Bell on RT 28.

It is hard to believe that just one month ago we were bare to the walls and now we are full with wonderful gently used items. The citizens of Barnstead have been so supportive of this project. This is the very first thrift shop ever in Barnstead. So keep supporting our first and only thrift shop. The funds are used to support the Food Pantry, pay the rent and help those who need a little extra from time to time.

We are open Thursdays and  Fridays from 12 till 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 till 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. till 12 noon are food panty times. Any time you see the OPEN sign on, come on in and take a look around.

Elaine Swinford
Barnstead Thrift Shop And Food Pantry Director

Barnstead Library Ends Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Program at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library has officially ended. Our last event was a fun-filled morning on August 16th with performers Steve Blunt and Joseph Carringer.

Steve and Joseph coordinated their programs with this year’s summer theme G’Day for Reading. There were lots of Australian stories, drum  playing, songs on the guitar and terrific demonstration by Joseph playing the didgeridoo. This program was made possible by a grant from the New Hampshire State Library and donations from Byrne Foundation, CHILIS, Cogswell Benevolent Trust and the N.H. Library Association.

We would like to thank the following people and organizations for helping to make the summer reading program a GREAT success. Thanks to Donald Kirkham for providing all sorts of Australian artifacts to make our display go outstanding. Thanks to Blueberry Station for donating ice cream gift certificates awards and to Megan Ebba for making some very personable and spunky koalas.

We would also like to thank Teresa Taylor of Salty Dog Pottery for donating a beautiful mug for the raffle for our adult readers. Lots and lots of tickets were deposited and the drawing was held at the ending program. Jessica Brown was the lucky winner!
Don’t forget, if you have not picked up your Reading Program certificates, etc. They here waiting for you at the library.

This year we had 92 children participate in the Reading Program. As the children recorded their books at the Library, they added a eucalyptus leaf to feed the hungry koalas that were climbing the wall of bamboo. Congratulations to the following for participating in the Barnstead Library Summer Reading Program: Celeste Banfill, Colby and Kylie Beauregard, Chloe Bernardin, Essence and Wynn Bourque, Alex, Isaac and Sarah Brickner, Ben and Teddy Broska, Dagny and Julian Brown, Brian Cahill, Emily and Sarah Calise, Alexina and Nathaniel Charity, Ryan Cressey, Wesley Demers, Emma and Hannah Denis, Megan Denoncourt, Benjamin, Christopher and Peter Dudley, Hannah, Jacob and Jordan Errington, Casey Fleming, Benjamin, Hailee and Kaylyn Forest, Kali Gadomski, Sage Gallant, Brittani Gardner, Brynne, Chase and Colton Gaudette, Brode, Fiona and Joshua Gilbert, Damiana and Devin Hartley, Kayley and Kelsey Hoyt, Ali Jeanson, Hailey, Kassidy and Tabitha Kelley, Kelly, Nate and Sara Kidder, Eli & Madeline Kriete, Kaela & Rylee Marchildon, Ryan Marquis, Evan, Jospeh and Naomi Murzin, Ryan Nolin, Kyle Price, Abigail Reale, Melony and Victoria Rice, Dolin and Shannon Roberts, Kathleen & Lexi Rollins, Gina Ruggieri, Kaela and Kari Simoneau, Scott and Steven Stanton, Allie and Cole Stockman, Courtney Sullivan, Dalton and Matthew Swenson, Amanda Tebbetts, Ava and Isaac Wallace, Cameron Wallace, Jamie Westlake, Rebekah and William Wheeler, Liam and Sarah White and Elizabeth, Lydia and Silas Whiteman. You are ALL winners in our book!
 

MVSB Fund Applications Due October 1st

Applications for the Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund are due by October 1, 2008.
Established in 1997, the fund awards grants annually to local community initiatives and nonprofits that make a significant impact upon the communities the bank serves.
Since its inception, the MVSB Fund has granted more than a quarter of a million dollars. These grants are in addition to the bank’s regular contributions.
Award criteria and details:

• Organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and public agencies are eligible to apply.
• Organizations and public agencies should have their primary base of operations in the Lakes Region/Plymouth area of New Hampshire.
• Grants generally range from $1,000 to $15,000. The majority are for less than $10,000.
• Grants are generally NOT awarded for the following purposes:
• Operating support or funding for ongoing or annual programs (note: short-term operating support many be provided in the form of initial funding for new organizations)
• To replace public funding or for such purposes which are a public responsibility
• For sectarian or religious purposes
• For deficit reduction or to support activity which has already been completed
• To support academic research
• For travel out-of-state by school or youth groups or by individuals for scholarly or professional purposes
 

The bank gave a record $1.2 million to the MVSB Fund in 2006 to expand upon its long-term commitment to support the community. The gift nearly doubled the size of the MVSB Fund to $2.3 million in assets. By December 31, 2007, the total amount in the fund, which is managed by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, was $2.8 million.

For more information about the MVSB Fund or to download an application, visit www.mvsb.com. You can also pick up an application at any MVSB office.

Meredith Village Savings Bank is an independent mutual savings bank with 11 offices serving individuals, families, businesses, organizations and towns around Lake Winnipesaukee and the Plymouth area. MVSB has offices in Alton, Ashland, Center Harbor, Gilford, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonborough, Plymouth and Wolfeboro. More information about the bank can be found at www.mvsb.com.

Living  Democracy  At Town Hall

On Saturday, August 16th, 2008, thirty - two residents of 15 communities from New Hampshire and Maine gathered in the Barnstead Town Hall to participate in a day long Democracy School, hosted by the Citizens Of Barnstead for A Living Democracy (COBALD).

Thomas Linzey, Esq., of the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund, (CELDF) a non - profit, public service law firm in Chambersburg, PA, was the guest lecturer, assisted by Ellen Hayes, of Advocates for Community Empowerment (ACE) and Gail Darrell, (COBALD).

This was the 183rd Daniel Pennock Democracy School to be held in the country and the second one for the town of Barnstead, whose first school was held at Locke Lake in 2005.

Daniel Pennock Democracy School teaches a new organizing strategy for communities, by first uncovering the hidden history of the usurpation of people¢s decision-making authority. Democracy School explores the limits of conventional regulatory organizing and offers a new organizing model that helps citizens reverse the usurpation by corporations of the rights of communities, people, and the earth.

Citizens from NH and Maine who were concerned about water protection gathered to learn the history behind why Barnstead passed the Water Rights and Local Self - Government Ordinance. Participants spent the day sharing common experiences as well as a delicious array of homemade quiche, salads, vegetable soup, breads, freshly - brewed coffee and deserts.

The day’s event ended with a question and answer session, followed by adjournment at 5pm. Next Democracy schools to be held this fall in September, October and November. Consult: http://www.celdf.org for more information.
 

Respectfully submitted by;
Gail Darrell, Barnstead

Adult Students  Graduate From Local Computer Training Program

(Back Row) Connie Hyslop, Melissa Houston, Maurine Chase, Marcia Bird-Sweetser,

Lisa Lima, Kathy Kreizer. (Front Row) Joanne Holub, Charlene Pelland,

Raymond Yonaitis. Missing from photo, Patsy Dixon.

Adults students from the Lakes Region and Concord area recently graduated from the Mastering Microsoft Office Certificate Program at Hyslop & Associates, the computer training center in Gilford. This certificate is an on-going program for people who would like to improve their basic computer skills. Students participate in classes that include training in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint and Outlook. According to Connie Hyslop, President of Hyslop & Associates, “proficient computer skills are more and more becoming a vital part of successful business. Hyslops computer training benefits home based businesses, as well as large corporations. Our program gives participants the flexibility to set their own schedule and decide if they want to complete the program in 8 weeks or over an extended period of time.”

Hyslop & Associates is located on Airport Road in Gilford and specializes in computer training for small groups, in a friendly environment where each participant receives individual attention. Established in 1985, Hyslop’s has assisted thousands of students in learning computers. For more information, call 528-6660.
 

Jacobs-Glassman

Jennifer Ellen Glassman and Capt. Nathan P. Jacobs, Esq., U.S. Army were united in marriage on Friday, July 18th on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee at Church Landing in Meredith, NH.

The service was performed by the Reverend Fr. Trevor Walker, Rector of the Binbrook Group of Parishes of the Church of England, Lincolnshire, England.

The HolyCow! strings provided music for the ceremony.  The bride wore a Monique Lluillier silk organza gown with a ruched waist, tulip bodice and small buttons down the entire chapel length train.  Her veil extended beyond the gown’s train and was adorned with silk calla lilies with single pearl stamens.  She wore an asymmetrical headpiece of two matching silk calla lilies with pearls and feathers. Her coral-pink Kate Spade strapped heels peeked out from under her gown as she walked down the aisle. She carried a bouquet of pink calla lilies wrapped with green stems. 

The bride is the daughter of Jan Face Glassman and Alan S. Glassman of Center Barnstead, NH, and New York City, formerly of Granby, CT.  She a graduate of Westminster School in Simsbury, CT, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from Bates College in Lewiston, ME.

Capt. Jacobs is the son of Lynn Jacobs of Canfield, OH, and the late Paolo Jacobs. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from Ohio University in Athens, OH; a J.D. from Ohio State in Columbus, OH; and an LLM from the London School of Economics in London, UK.  Capt. Jacobs is Assistant Professor and Executive Officer, Department of Law at The United States Military Academy at West Point.  He served a tour of duty in Iraq prior to being assigned to West Point.

Sarah Derico of Wyckoff, New Jersey was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amy Chase of Falmouth, MA, Eileen Hubert of New York City, Margo Jacobs of Canfield, OH, and Rachel Storrs of Indooroopilly, Queensland, Australia. The bridesmaids wore strapless dark pink silk tea length dresses with ruched waists and carried bouquets of snap dragons, roses, and calla lilies.

Taryn Bretton of Gilmanton Iron Works, NH, was the flower girl. She wore a full length olive green sleeveless silk dress with square neckline and a two-tone lime green and olive green sash. She wore a crown of pink roses and white ribbon in her hair. Taryn led Lexi, Jennifer’s miniature Dachshund, who wore an ivory ribbon and flowers for the occasion. Taryn carried a white basket filled with snap dragons, roses, and dog treats.

Jody Skelton, Director of Camp Huckins in Freedom, NH and a long time friend of Jennifer, welcomed Nathan into the Camp Huckins’ family and read from Corinthians.
Stephanie Austin of West Hartford, CT, attended the guest book as well as the canoe paddles which guests signed and will be used to decorate the couple’s home.

Jarrod Schiffbauer of Fairmont, WV, was the best man.  Groomsmen were Capt. Matthew Adams of Fayettville, NC, Jonathan Conrad of Canfield, OH, Andrew Edmonds of Savannah, GA, and Daniel Simnowitz of New York City.   Ushers were Capt. Keith Bracey of Hyattsville, MD, and Niraj Shetty of Evans, GA. Connor Galvin of New York City read from John.

A cocktail reception with the Tony Boffa jazz trio was followed by dinner and dancing to the Tony Boffa Band at Church Landing.

Capt. and Mrs. Jacobs danced to “Dream a Little Dream of Me”; Mrs. Jacobs and her father danced to “That’s My Daughter, In The Water”; and Capt. Jacobs and his mother danced to “Stand By Me.”

After a weekend celebrating with family and friends in Meredith, the couple left for a honeymoon in Curacao.

Capt. and Mrs. Jacobs will reside in New York City.

Senior Bowling League ~ The Year Rounders

Can you stand up or bend over and throw a bowling ball and just hope it stays in the alley? Then come along with the rest of us starting Thursday, September 11th at Boutwell’s Bowling Alleys in Concord.

We are seniors from everywhere in New Hampshire who enjoy meeting new friends and bowling for fun with no competitive pressures.

We bowl three strings starting at 11:30 a.m. and usually finish by 1:30 p.m. and most either go somewhere for lunch or shopping or just head home.

The cost for bowling three strings is $9.00 which includes $1.50 going towards the end of the year banquet.

If interested, please call Carol Duchaney at 603-776-3424 or Dot Chiccolla at 603-776-6077 before Wednesday, September 3.

If married, we separate husband and wife from the same team to insure peace. Bring your friends, everyone welcomed.
 

Nighthawk Hollow Seniors

Finally the time has come, our annual auction is set for September 3rd. Bring your unwanted gems and join the fun after a delicious pot luck lunch.  A reminder also to bring a small wrapped gift to put in a basket for one of our house bound members. All are welcome, bring a friend.

Barnstead Summer Concert Series

The Summer Concerts wrap up this Saturday, August 30th from 6-8 p.m. at the Barnstead Parade Bandstand with the talents of TUNEBUGGY; adult friendly kid’s rock.

Tunebuggy is made up of New Hampshire Music Teachers who together felt the passion and need to bring the rock! This group was influenced by Hendrix, Zepplin, Zappa, Beatles, Motley Crue, Indigo Girls, Greatful Dead and so many more.  If you know that feeling of wanting to chuck that annoying children’s cd out the window after hearing it for the billionth time, then you know what makes Tunebuggy a welcomed relief. Finally, a band as focused on pleasing the ears of “Cool” parents everywhere, as well as their children.  Tunebuggy presents a family-friendly rock set that is fun for adults and children of all ages. You don’t want to miss this wonderful group.

This concert is FREE and open to the public.  Join us as we welcome Tunebuggy to Barnstead.  See you there.