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Barnstead NH News
December 24, 2008
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Church Rocks
Barnstead New Year’s Eve
The Barnstead Church will begin its new life as
a music venue on New Year’s Eve.
New Year’s Eve marks the resurrection of Barnstead’s St. Paul Catholic
Church into a recently renovated live performance venue now known as
simply, “The Barnstead Church”. Local recording artist and performer,
Chris Bonoli and her Blues Monsters will light up the stage for a lively
New Year’s celebration.
For nearly a year, the little white church on Maple Street in Center
Barnstead has been going through a major transformation. Slated for a
bulldozer to make way for a parking lot, the church found a savior early
last year in Seattle entertainment producer, Charlie Cantrell. Cantrell
discovered the abandoned church while pumping gas across the street at
the Country Store. He noticed the church had a closed sign on it and
called his broker, Cheryl Favreau to inquire as to whether he could
purchase it. At the time, Favreau was assisting Cantrell in purchasing
commercial office buildings in the Lakes Region. The rest is history.
Cantrell purchased the church that day with the intention of using it
for a rehearsal studio, live performance venue and musical incubator for
developing East Coast talent.
After completing the purchase, Cantrell began the task of converting the
church to a viable theater style venue while at the same time keeping
the original style and grace of the old church. The church was stripped
of old out dated wiring and rewired to accommodate the demands of sound
systems, theatrical lighting, and video production. The church did not
have a bathroom. A well was drilled and septic system installed. A
bathroom was carefully added with architectural detailing in the same
style. A three foot high stage was built to afford increased visibility
and plenty of space for performers.
Cantrell refers to his church as a “pew venue” in that he left the pews
in place to maintain the authentic feeling of a church. He even left the
confessional in one of the dressing rooms. After working and touring
with international performing artists for many years, Cantrell sees his
church as a “precious musical gem” where the pure joy of music can be
shared. Having produced shows in some of the world’s most acclaimed
venues, Cantrell knows a special musical space when he sees and hears
one. The acoustics of the church remind him of his all time favorite
venue, the Sydney Opera House.
The church renovation was completed just in time for the Holidays.
Cantrell began his search for the perfect artist to perform at the first
concert. After considering such artists as Arlo Guthrie, Janis Ian,
Marion Weston and other artists, some of whom Cantrell represents, he
decided on Barnstead resident, Chris Bonoli and Her Blues Monsters.
According to Cantrell “Chris is the perfect artist to open up the
church. She is a driving force in the Lakes Region music scene as well
as an extraordinarily talented and gifted performer. I’m honored to have
her grace the stage New Year’s Eve to give birth to live music in
Barnstead.” Chris Bonoli lives her dream taking her electric blues and
rock from traditionally inspired blues with a unique sound, to original
songs of her own that are equally as powerful. Chris will be joined by
Syd Brooks on base guitar, Marty Wintje on lead guitar, and Jim
Mastromario on drums.
Be one of the first to welcome in music and a New Year to the Barnstead
Church as it opens its doors for the first time. This magical first
performance will take place New Year’s Eve from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Cantrell sees the Barnstead Church as a gift of music not only to the
community but to the many talented and local musicians who live and work
in the area. When he purchased the church, he did so strictly as a
philanthropic project. One hundred percent of all concert proceeds go to
the artists who perform in the church. Even though he has reserved
parking in front of his church for his shiny red Ferrari, according to
Cantrell, “The Barnstead Church is not about making money, it is about
making music. Music is my religion. The church is my way of tithing to
the Music Gods.”
General admission tickets are $10 and are available exclusively through
the Barnstead Country Store Box Office located across from the church at
28 Maple Street, Center Barnstead. Box Office hours are seven days a
week until 9pm. Advance ticket purchases are encouraged, as the concert
is expected to sell out quickly. Doors will open at 6:30 PM.
Christmas
Eve Service At Barnstead Parade Congregational Church
There will be a Christmas Eve Service at the Barnstead Congregational
Church on Wednesday, December 24th at 7:00 p.m.
All are welcomed, come and be blessed.
Letter
What a nice surprise it was when I came to the Dec. 17th edition Epsom
page 10 and saw a picture of old friend Harvey Harkness and read a
Letter to the Editor from another old friend, Gordon Ellis. Hello!
The Sun is certainly helpful in highlighting the activities of the many
citizens in the Suncook Valley.
William A. “Bill” Johnson
Letter
To All Storm Victims:
Just curious if any of you took note that on Saturday, 12/13/08, that
the price of gas at Blueberry Station, Route 28 was at High Test Price,
no matter if you bought reg. or not. We all needed gas for generators
and need not to be gouged in the middle of a very difficult time. Bell
Brothers in Pittsfield didn’t change. Oil goes down every day, yet the
price jumped 6 cents a gallon on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at
Blueberry Station.
Food for thought, isn’t it?
Name Withheld By Request
Barnstead
Elementary School
Honor Roll List For First Trimester
The following students in Grades 4-8 at the Barnstead Elementary have
earned High Honors or Honors for the First Trimester. Students who have
received As in all of their subjects qualify for High Honors. Those
students who have earned As and Bs in all of their subjects qualify for
Honors. In addition, students qualifying for High Honors and Honors must
have received grades in effort and conduct that are average or above.
GRADE 4
High Honors
Anthony Cusson, Tabitha Kelley, Jonathan Libenson, Steven Stanton,
Gordon Unzen, Zachary Vignola, Jaimie Westlake, Devin Wittenberg.
Honors
Jacob Beaudet, Tyler Brown, Brianna Burley, Alexis Burns, Brian Cahill,
Emily Calise, Miranda Carter, Jasmine Clement, Ben Cookinham, Jacob
Errington, Mickenna Millette, Timothy Mullen Jr., Kevin Paradis,
Abygale Parelius, Roy Pietrick, Justin Presby, Justin Rayno, Ryan
Roberts, Julianna Robertson, Lillian Robitaille, Rebecca Scrocca,
Guillermo Matthew Spulveda, Kari Simoneau, Rebecca Soucy, Melissa
Stowell, Dan St. Laurent, Daisy Tyo, Zachary Williams, Cody Willikens.
GRADE 5
High Honors
Gabrielle Beijer, Sarah Calise, Emily Chase, Joseph Cleary, Julie
Frenette, Kelsey Hoyt, Misha Kharitonov, Katherine Lesnyk, Mariah
Marston, Chase Plante, Victoria Rice, James Schaaff Turner, Timothy
Wilson.
Honors
Dylan Adjutant, Tyler Beaudet, Bradley Craig, Jordan Errington, Jacob
Feinberg, Alexander Fife, Chase Gaudette, Zachary Hennessey, Alexander
Jacques, Alexandria Kendall, Jedidiah Kendall, Riley McGrath, Deanna
Misaszek, Ian Roberts, Jessica Simpson.
GRADE 6
High Honors
Calyn Drew, Amelia Duane, Meghan Hennessey, Hailey Kelley, Aspen Ladieu,
Arianna Libenson, Mattea Long, Katherine McGinnis, Karlee Paradis.
Honors
Jacob Bartolin, Alex Bennett, Kaitlin Bilodeau, Zachary Bousquet, Alexis
Cahill, Allyson Cleary, Brandon Clement, Nathan Farnham, Morgan Holton,
Justin Jannini, Natalie Hudson, Nicholas Hughes, Tucker MacLaughlin,
Brittany Martin, Lindsay Middleton, Alyssa Moodie, Ariel Mulligan, Lexi
Normandin, Jussica Parker, Jacob Piaseczny, Kaitlin Sepulveda, Kaela
Simoneau, Joseph Sliva, Zachary Smith, Minnie Thoroughgood, Julian Trow,
Nathan Wajda, Megan Whelan, Sarah Vezina.
GRADE 7
High Honors
Julia Carter, Mikayla Cauler, Charley Cote, Cliff Doiron, Jillan
Frizzell, Kali Gadomski, Michael Hederman, Anna Hingston, Mark Jannini,
Matt Jeffers, Samantha Misiaszek, Melanie Rice, Catherine Seward.
Honors
Ashlynn Bain, Lauren Benda, Austin Brock, Brooke Burley, Hope Cheney,
Paige Doucette, Michael Fife, Justin Gehly, Natasha Kendall, Samantha
Locke, Shane McCartney, Jennifer Ordway, Rebecca Ray, Wyatt Robinson,
Lexi Sarno, Cheyanne Schwalbe, Mariya Smith, Scott Stanton, Kayla Soucie,
Carl Stohlberg, Ryan Sullivan, Zoe Wenzel, Melissa Woods.
GRADE 8
High Honors
Celeste Banfill, Andrew Hederman, Matthew McGinnis, Sean Perkins, Nicole
Rott.
Honors
Peter Benenate, Bradley Bugieda, Daryn Clevesy, Jared Cowing, Brianna
Cusson, Emerson Doiron, Kayla Ford, Staci Fournier, Alexandria
Helmholtz, Dylan Hennessey, Brianna Jones, Stephanie Lavoie, Cheyenne
Lee, Ciera Libenson, Brian Lizotte, Jay Mousseau, John Norman, Logan
Roberts, Cassandra Russell, Michael Salas, Sarah Simoneau, Danica
Thoroughgood.
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Obituaries
Karl E.Bahr
Karl E.Bahr, 74, of So. Shore Drive, died December 9th
at the Concord Hospital following a brief illness. He was
born in Rochester, NY, the son of John and Agnes Bahr. He
lived in Hooksett for many years moving to Barnstead in
1984. He worked as an engineering manager and consultant or
most of his life. Following his retirement, he was the
building inspector for Barnstead. He was a volunteer at the
Mr. Fixit program in Concord. He was an Army veteran having
served in Korea during the Korean War.
He was an avid reader, a hunter and fisherman and enjoyed
boating. He also was a furniture refinisher.
He is survived by his wife Joan (Morris) Bahr of Barnstead.
A son, Eric Bahr of Manchester, a daughter Heidi Fleming of
Hong Kong and Wolfeboro. 3 grandchildren, Christopher Bahr
and Alistair and Abigail Fleming.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St.
Katherine-Drexel Church on Rt. 28, Alton. Burial will follow
in the Riverview Cemetery Barnstead.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to
The Mr. FIXIT PROGRAM, 20 Canal St. Franklin, NH 03235
For information and an on line guest book, log on to
www.perkinsandpollard.com
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