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Barnstead NH News

October 26, 2011

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The Missions Committee of the Barnstead Parade Congregational Church will be holding their Annual Fall Fair at the Church on the Parade Grounds, on Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 9 am to 1 pm. There will be a craft table, including Christmas items, new items for the Bottom Drawer and a Food Table with home baked goodies. We will have coffee and homemade donuts for sale, also sandwiches and homemade chowder for lunch. This fair helps benefit our Mission Projects.

 


 

Free Thanksgiving Dinner at the Epsom Fire Station 12-2 pm Nov 24th.

 

Looking for food donations and volunteers to help serve. Open to all. Call Karen at 603-736-9954.

 


 

Greetings From The Road!

By Jess Emory

 

Since my first article about my travels, I’ve had quite an adventure. I flew from Reykjavik, Iceland to Berlin, Germany. My family was kicked out of Berlin during the Holocaust, and having the chance to see a place that was the magical set of many family stories was like my own grown up Cinderella story. With the emotion of leaving Iceland and the history all around me, I was thrown in an intellectual and emotional blender. I hopped on an international bus. Prague in the middle of the night, lights turning facades into larger than life Gothic architecture, the stars outside Bratislava at 2 am, the clearest I’ve seen since leaving home, crossing the border into Romania at 7 am to have my passport disappear (‘hey! Immigration stamps’ I thought), have a heart attack (bus driver flooring it through the border crossing with no sign of my passport coming back from being stamped), and have it reappear (running to the front of the bus to find it on the dash); rolling hills with neon green lusciousness, small towns with tile roofs, endless pear-shaped haystacks. 32 hours later I rolled into Bucharest and my Romanian adventure began.

 

I spent a week in Bucharest getting my mind around leaving Iceland, Berlin, and what happens next. I visited the Museum of the Romanian Peasant, an overwhelming collection dedicated to telling the story of rural ways of life. It isn’t your typical museum with dates and labels; the founder wanted to allow people to interact with each item in the collection and have a real response. Respond I did. The costumes are fantastic and each ethnicity has a unique costume with different embellishments. The Saxons have tremendous embroidery, Hungarians have beading, the ethnic Romanians fall somewhere in the middle. Shepherd cloaks of heavy felt with swirls and embroidery, ceramics that look like they belong in posh collections are what peasants eat off of on a daily basis. Incredible.

 

I didn’t find much in the way of tradition in the city (outside of the museums) and everyone I spoke with said that it was only happening in the countryside; so off to the countryside I went. I lived in a little town called Idicel (pop. 400) - 8.5 hours by train from Bucharest, deep in Transylvania. As I left Bucharest, the view outside become more and more surreal. Rolling bright green hills, tiny churches, people harvesting hay into horse-drawn carts. We passed a hay bale stack as big as a house and in the same shape - right next to a real house. As dusk began to fall, it became more magical. In the crook of the hills, villages were cloaked in mist but the trees looked like someone had come back in and inked them with a stencil - the blackest black against grey fog. Red roofs speckling hillsides, large fields and fruit trees laden and waiting for attention. The moon, full last night, blushed against a dark blue sky with neon pink fingers of clouds tracing the outline of where stars would soon be - though I never saw them.

 

My favorite memory of living in Idicel is from one of my first evenings there. It was twilight and we passed a horse cart taking farmers home. We were off to barter potatoes with a village woman. Her house was tucked amongst grapevines that were perfuming the air with heavy sweetness. Her pigs nosed along the fence line and chortled to themselves. Seventeen years of a husband in bed with Parkinson’s and now she’s on her own with no money. 30 kilos each of feeding potatoes, seed potatoes, and eating potatoes for four liters of plum brandy. She was a small woman, head covered in a kerchief, skirts and apron, face with wells and dips and peaks and tanned like an old pair of shoes. Many parts of life here are from another century and even now the way of life makes you wonder how in the world people had time to spin and weave- not that anyone takes the time these days.

 

In terms of my project, fiber artists are dead and gone. Speaking with young people, it is clear that there is an appreciation for the traditional way of doing things but no interest in taking part in it. Old women in small villages have no need to keep going with the traditional spinning and weaving because they have all the blankets and rugs that they need. Children have moved to the cities, and the wool isn’t worth anything. I’m set to take a side trip to Hungary and some of the bordering countries- with invasions and wars changing political lines for the past hundred years, culture here is much more defined in relation to ethnicity than nationality and I’m eager to explore this further. Aside from that trip, I’ll spend the rest of my time here, learning and apprenticing, before heading to Bran’s Castle for Halloween and back to Bucharest to fly out to Vietnam in early November.

 

I’ll leave you with a few more bits and pieces I’ve found surprising and interesting: (Bucharest): I passed women dressed for a night out crossing the street and twittering away and then genuflecting with enthusiasm maybe five times as they walked in front of a church- this happens all the time. Everyone roller blades, young children, couples, everyone is out rolling about. You can buy flowers on every street corner, either in a hutch like Hudson News or an old woman with a bucket of flowers at her feet. Everyone carrying flowers around, with the faces down and the stems up. The parking is as crazy as Iceland, but not at the same angles, because if they did, someone would pick up and move their car to fit another space. There are old women and men with scales on the sidewalks and you can pay them to weigh yourself. In Idicel: it is as likely to find horse carts outside the bar as cars or bikes (the first time I went it was two horse carts, an Audi, and a bike). Potatoes are traded for moonshine, as is most everything else. A house may be run down and have holes in the roof, but there’s a fancy car in the driveway. Goulash is the Hungarian word for a large flock of sheep. The hot and cold taps are reversed in the bathroom. In commercials for sponges/paper, the product they want you to buy is on the other side of the screen than in the US. In the grocery store, you can buy 6 eggs, 10 eggs, or 36 eggs, but not one dozen. You put margarine or ‘spread’ on your toast, not butter. Jay walking lands you a 100 euro fine on the spot (not that I’ve had personal experience).

 

Missing Barnstead, home, and the familiar but oh-so-excited for what comes next.

 


 

Letter

 

Halloween Questions to Think About:

 

1. What virtues are there in celebrating Halloween?

 

2. What redeeming qualities does it have?

 

3. What are we honoring by celebrating it?

 

4. If Halloween is "harmless fun", why are there so many safety warnings, why are people offended by it religiously speaking, and why do alcoholic beverages enjoy their biggest sales during Halloween?

 

5. Why is it that child sex predators like Halloween do you think? Do you know where they live in your area?

 

6. Are you ready to pay for the dentist to vacation in Hawaii when your children are done eating all that candy?

 

7. Have you ever heard of Psychological Injury Liability? Or that you may be liable for injuries to children on your property?

 

8. Did you know that scary movies can have lasting physical and mental effects into adulthood? What do you think Halloween will do to very young children who see gory and scary props and costumes in the stores where you shop?

 

Len Hanley

 


 

Pumpkin ‘n Pine Fair

 

Save Saturday, November 5th for a charming, country church fair. There will be fun, food and treasures at the Congregational Church of North Barnstead. Bring family and friends, jump start your holiday list and join with others for a delicious lunch in the café.

The fair has many favorite features including vintage and new jewelry, collectibles, food, holiday crafts, gifts for and about critters and unique hand-made items from Ghana and Guatemala. This year there is a new country kitchen selection with handmade cheese boards, aprons, log carriers and tea cozies.

 

The silent auction is the largest and liveliest part of the fair. This year there are over 40 items being auctioned. They include a gift certificate for the Spa at Wentworth by the Sea and a massage with Natalie Snyder of Barnstead. There will also be the makings of 2 complete lobster dinners or a catered lasagna dinner for 8. Want some beauty? How about an evening of music with Chris Bonoli, Victorian styled bird houses or a watercolor by Clare Bolster? Feeling practical, then bid on Handy Dad’s donated time. The list goes on – come see for yourself and go home with a treasure.

 

The Pumpkin ‘n Pine Fair will be held between 9 am and 2 pm at the Congregational Church of North Barnstead. It is located at 504 North Barnstead Road in Barnstead. Just follow the signs!

 


 

Citizens Of Barnstead For A Living Democracy Annual Meeting

 

Citizens Of Barnstead for A Living Democracy will have their annual meeting on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library, Route 126 in Center Barnstead, NH.

 

The group will discuss project ideas for the coming year, 2012.

 

We will also brainstorm agenda items for a joint meeting with the Nottingham Water Alliance to be held on Saturday, December 10th. The public is invited to attend.

 


 

BYBSA Needs You!

 

At the October 3rd meeting of the Barnstead Youth Baseball Association (BYBSA), the board members in attendance discussed the decreasing level of volunteer participation in running the Association’s programs. Of particular concern was the lack of participation at the Old Home Day fundraiser (4 volunteers), the fall cleanup day at the field house on September 24th (3 volunteers), the attendance by only 5 board members at the October 4th board meeting, and the fact that no new prospective board members came forward at the meeting on the 4th. The workload to run BYBSA successfully is falling on fewer and fewer volunteers.

 

"Many hands make light work." BYBSA is looking for new blood to reconstitute the Board at a level of participation that will not overburden a few with the many tasks needed to run our programs successfully. We ask that anyone who is willing to volunteer some time please attend the next Board meeting at the Barnstead library on November 7th at 6:30.

 

The Board discussed its alternatives if sufficient volunteers don’t "step up to the plate" at the November 7th meeting. Since the workload is too much for 5 people, our options seem to be either to:

 

(1) Suspend operations until a sufficient number of committed members reconstitute the Board. This would mean that there would be no baseball or softball in 2012 and perhaps beyond;

 

(2) Drastically revamp operations to cut out non-critical tasks. These would include discontinuing the concession stand, sponsorship and fundraising functions. This would mean a significant rise in signup fees to replace the funds raised by the discontinued functions.

 

BYBSA runs close to 200 kids through our programs annually. We believe that there should be a sufficient number of parents out there to ensure that BYBSA can continue to operate and serve our kids as in the past.

 


 

"All God’s Creatures Welcome"

 

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Pastor, Rev. Nancy Talbott blesses Megan Chase’s beta fish

during the 2010 "Blessing of the Animals" service at CCNB.

 


 

On October 30th the Congregational Church of North Barnstead will celebrate the Blessing of the Animals during their 10 am service.

 

The church is located at 504 N. Barnstead Road. Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! All are welcome, including pets of any sort. Bring your pets, real or stuffed to worship and celebrate All God’s Critters during worship.

 

For more information call, (603) 776-1820.

 


Obituaries


 

Dorothy (Dennett) Pszonowsky Hayward

 

Dorothy (Dennett) Pszonowsky Hayward, R.N. passed away peacefully on September 14, 2011 in Palm Bay, Fla. Born in Concord, N.H. November 20, 1916 to Linn and Grace (Ward) Dennett of Barnstead, N.H. Dorothy touched the lives of many people during her 94 years of life.

 

Raised on the Dennett family farm in Barnstead, N.H. Dorothy’s kind and gentle nature inspired in her a lifetime of helping and caring for people. After graduating from Pittsfield High School in N.H. in June of 1934 she attended the Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing, February 1935 to April 1938. As a Registered Nurse she had a long nursing career involved in hospital care and private duty.

 

Dorothy married Joseph George Pszonowsky August 1942. He was the son of Nicholas and Mary Pszonowsky of Providence, R.I. George and Dorothy’s first child Michael was born in December 1943 just before George left for WWII as a member of the U.S. Navy. After the war, they had two more children, in 1948, Roger, and 1955, Susan.

 

After World War II she was awarded a certificate for her faithful and valiant hospital service on the home front.

 

Dorothy and George lived in North Kingstown, R.I. She was an active member of the Quidnessett Baptist Church.

 

Upon the sudden death of her husband George in 1971 Dorothy worked as a school nurse at Forest Park Elementary School in North Kingstown. She enjoyed working with the children and was loved by the faculty and children.

 

In 1974 Dorothy returned to Pittsfield, N.H. to care for her aging parents, Linn and Grace Dennett. She later married Chesley (Chet) Hayward of Loudon, N.H. She was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, N.H.

 

Dorothy and Chet spent the winter months in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Dorothy continued to do private duty nursing for many years, she also used her skills and generosity to care for and help family and friends in New Hampshire and Florida. After Chet’s death Dorothy lived with her son Roger Pszonowsky and his wife Rhonda in Palm Bay, Fla.

 

Dorothy loved dancing, music and traveling around the country to see her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a wonderful ability to connect with others and made many friends throughout her life.

 

Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husbands George Pszonowsky, January 1971; Chet W. Hayward, June 1991 and son Michael G. Pszonowsky, February 2007; her nephew Jeffrey L. Dennett, October 2009; her parents Linn and Grace Dennett; her sisters Marjorie French and Ruth F. Hayward and brother Oliver F. Dennett. She was the oldest surviving member of her generation in her family

 

She will be greatly missed by her surviving children Roger Dennett Pszonowsky and wife Rhonda, of Palm Bay, Fla., her daughter Susan Grace Gibson and husband John of Valley View, TX., daughter-in-law Beatrice Pszonowsky Douglas of Pittsfield, N.H., stepson Ronnie Hayward and wife Susan of Vale, N.C., stepson David Hayward and stepdaughter Lovering Hayward.

 

Dorothy was a proud grandmother to Michele Pszonowsky of Concord, N.H., Peter Pszonowsky and wife Amy of Pittsfield, N.H. and their mother Gloria Hillsgrove of Pembroke, N.H., Jacob Pszonowsky and wife Kristen of San Francisco, Ca., Gabriel Pszonowsky and wife Laura of Akron, Oh., Jennifer Strobel and husband John of Durham, N.C., Christopher Barnes of Mayfield, Oh., and Jake Gibson and wife Sheri of Alexandria, Va.

 

She will be lovingly remembered by her great grandchildren Lily and Gwen Pszonowsky, of Akron Oh., Raylyn Pszonowsky and sister Mary Kate McNeil of Pittsfield, N.H., Layla Grace Pszonowsky of San Francisco, Ca., and John and Faith Gibson of Alexandria, Va.

 

In addition to children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Dorothy was much loved by nephews Gordon and Peter French, of Deltona, Fla. niece Carrie Dennett Duval and her husband John, nephew John Dennett, of Concord, N.H., and nephew Alex Pszonowsky and his wife Kathy of Johnston, R.I.

 

Family and friends are invited to share their memories at a celebration of her life October 29 at 11 am at the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield, N.H. Interment will follow at Floral Park Cemetery. Perkins and Pollard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Memorial donations may be made to the Pittsfield Rotary Club Scholarship Fund (Mike Pszonowsky), 32 Manchester St. Pittsfield, N.H. 03236.

 


 

Carole I Smith

 

Carole I. Smith, age 70, of Center Barnstead, died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, N.H. after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

 

Born in Dorchester MA, on February 8, 1941, the daughter of Albert F. and Irene (Grant) Olgilve, she grew up in South Weymouth MA and was a graduate of Weymouth High School.

 

She resided in Center Barnstead the past 18 years, having come from Weare, NH. Prior to retirement, she was employed as an Accountant with Building 19.

 

Carole loved gardening, baking, sewing and watching the birds in her many bird feeders. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Barnstead.

 

Survived by her husband of more than 30 years, Henry D. Smith; her three sons, Alan Smith of Barrington NH, Gary Smith of Boston MA, Michael Smith of Concord NH; a daughter Debbie Warn of Hanson MA; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Jamie Smith.

 

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover for their loving care and support to Carole and her family during her stay. The family would also like to thank Bill Bailey for all that he did for Carole and all the friends, family and neighbors that gave their support, love, prayers and great food.

 

A Graveside service was held on Tuesday, October 18 at Riverview Cemetery in Barnstead NH.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Rochester VNA Hospice, 178 Farmington Road, Rochester, NH 03867. Arrangements were in the care of Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street, Alton, NH. To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com

 


 



 

 











 

 

 

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