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Barnstead NH News
December 3, 2008
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It’s time for
another fair at the First Congregational Church in
Pittsfield. On Saturday, December 6th from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m., the Dorcas Guild will be sponsoring the
Annual Craft Fair which features several different
crafters from Pittsfield and surrounding towns. This
fair has gained a wonderful reputation over the
years for the great variety of unusual items offered
by the artisans in the area. If you haven’t attended
before, make an effort to attend, you will be glad
you did.
Letter
Locke Lake Colony Members Wake Up!!!!
Your president and board of directors have taken
upon themselves to do what they want, and NOT do
that which the majority of the membership wishes. In
today’s difficult economy a 2% raise is very
realistic and better than most companies are giving.
However, your President of BOD, does not respect the
members, and is secretly choosing instead to give
APPROX. 7% RAISE, cost of living increases, merit
increases, 4 weeks vacation after ONLY 2 YEARS of
employment with 3 weeks paid sabbatical, and pay
bonuses in the thousands of dollars for work that is
part of the administrator’s job description which
shall go back to her date of hire and many more
benefits are being considered.
The president of BOD doesn’t respect the members of
the colony, he insists upon protecting the
administrator with no regard for the membership. Why
do we need an Employee agreement?
The president of BOD hasn’t considered the 3 other
full time employees who work very hard to better the
association.
This will increase your annual special assessment
even more!!!!!
Mike Ranaldi informed association members at the
last monthly meeting the special assessment is going
to be raised.
This is insanity and not in the best interests of
LLCA. The BOD fiduciary responsibilities are to the
members of LLCA. Voice your concerns now by calling
Board members and the Attorney General’s office.
ACT NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!!!!
Sincerely,
Judith Cropper
Every Penny Counts
By Joyce Beairsto
The Children Of The Congregational Church Of North
Barnstead (UCC) have decided to buy a Christmas gift
of a water buffalo through the Heifer International
program. Every Sunday from Nov.9th to Dec.14th each
child will donate their share towards the $250
needed.
The children have learned that water buffalos are
one of the most prized livestock in many farming
families throughout the world. They provide pulling
power which cuts down on the amount of time needed
to plant crops. Secondly, they provide an instant
source of nutrition from their rich milk. Thirdly,
families can use buffalo manure for an organic
fertilizer that can help increase crop production.
In years past, the Heifer program has sent Water
Buffalos to help others in the Philippines, Thailand
and China to overcome poverty and hunger.
The Reading Tree at OFML
There’s a tree growing in Barnstead, in the
children’s section of the Oscar Foss Memorial
Library.
Although it’s autumn, every day our tree grows more
and more leaves – autumn leaves, leaves of many
colors, leaves with all types of autographs, designs
and words.
Each time we look at it, there’s more to see and
read and be uplifted by because this is a special
tree, a magic tree, a Reading Tree. It is growing
“Leaves of Gratitude” that share our thankful
thoughts, our blessings, and our expressions of
gratitude.
Throughout this season of the harvest and
Thanksgiving, our library patrons, especially our
youngest, have bedecked our Reading Tree with little
paper leaves written with their thoughts or a
favorite quote.
Here are some especially inspiring leaves: “I am
thankful for my grandfathers because they helped our
country and one died before I was born, so I love
them so much.” “ I am grateful for the family and
friends in my life.” “I am thankful for our
freedom.” “I am grateful to have two sisters to
share my life with.” “I am grateful for my food.”
“I am grateful for my new friend…She did need
surgery and I am thankful that she is home now and
doing well. God bless her.” “Thank you Life!” “I
am thankful for books.” “I am blessed to have a
caring family.” “I am happy because I love flowers.”
“I am thankful for the beauties in life.”
Thank you to all our patrons for sharing and growing
our Reading Tree. Stop by and read!
The Staff at OFML
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Obituaries
Lillian Rose Grigg
Lillian Rose Grigg, age 90, of White Rock Senior
Living, 6 Bow Center Drive in Bow, died Nov. 28,
2008, at Concord Hospital.
Born Sept. 2, 1918, in Lynn, Mass. She was a
longtime resident of Rockland, Mass., resided at
Locke Lake Colony in Center Barnstead for 27 years,
and most recently resided in Bow.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lester
N. Grigg, and 3 sons, Joseph L. and wife Anne Grigg,
William S. Grigg and Stephen D. Grigg; 2
grandchildren, Adam J. Grigg and Colin A. Grigg;
also many nieces and nephews.
Lillian was the last of 14 siblings.
A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, December 2,
2008, at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, Alton, NH with
Fr. Richard Wegman, officiating.
Interment followed at New Riverside Cemetery in
Alton.
To express condolences, please visit:
www.peasleefuneralhome.com
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