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Barnstead NH News
January 7, 2009
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There will be
an American Red Cross Blood Drive held on Tuesday, January 13th at the
Pittsfield Elementary School on Bow Street from 3 to 8 p.m. sponsored by the
local Parent Teacher’s Organization. Child care will be provided.
The Red Cross is offering a special this month - “Give A Pint - Get A Pound”
of free Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee when you help save lives by donating blood.
The need is constant - the gratification is instant! Please consider coming
and giving blood at a time of year when needs are generally high and the
supplies are often low. In the new year “Be A Cheerful Giver.”
Letter
In response to the letter from “Name Withheld” on 12/24/2008, I would like
to present an opposing viewpoint. As with many of my neighbors, I was
without power during the ice storm and found myself making frequent runs for
generator gasoline. I bought gas from the Blueberry Station several times
during the outage. At one time, the station ran out of regular gas and had
only premium available. This situation was likely due to increased demand
combined with weather related delays in shipping. The Blueberry Station
chose to sell the premium gas at the regular gas price. I know this to be
true and have a receipt to prove it. In the middle of this difficult time,
Blueberry Station stepped up and served the very community they do business
in and they deserve proper respect for their actions.
As far as gas prices in general, we have all seen a wild fluctuation in the
last few months. One station does not stand out above another to me, and I
travel all over New England on a regular basis.
The real “Food for Thought” here is accuracy, and the willingness to have
your name printed along with your statements.
Name NOT withheld by request.
Bruce Jakubauskas
Center Barnstead
OHRV Snowmobile
Safety Class
The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders will be hosting a snowmobile safety course on
Saturday, January 17, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Pittsfield
Community Center downstairs in the cafeteria area. The course is free to all
participants.
The day of class, a parent must come inside with their child between 7:30
a.m. and 7:50 a.m. to fill out paperwork. Students must be 12 years old (or
older) by the end of the riding season in order to enroll. Parents can sit
in on the class if they like, but not mandatory. Lunch will be provided. To
sign up give Dana Elliott a call at 435-5074.
During President
elect Obama’s election campaign the foundation word was “change” and he
often said “Take back America”. But he didn’t tell us who had America.
Lee Iacoca recently asked the question, “Where is the outrage?” referring to
what is happening in Washington. Unfortunately he didn’t offer any plan to
express the public outrage.
Andrew Bacevich, author of “The Limits of Power” describes his version of
what is happening in Washington. “The chief remaining function of Congress
is to ensure the reelection of its members best achieved by shameless
gerrymandering, doling out prodigious amounts of political pork, and seeing
to the protection of certain vested interests.” He goes on to say, “The U.S.
has become a one-party state, with the legislative branch permanently
controlled by our Incumbent’s Party.”
What can you - the individual citizen - do to take back America? Yes, you
can vote and that is crucial but in many cases you would be reelecting
members of the Incumbent’s Party. More is required to make a difference. You
have to express yourself in writing. How many of you have ever written to
your elected Representative and to your two Senators? Have you ever written
a letter to the editor of your newspaper? If you haven’t, you are part of
the problem. Your silence is, in my opinion, aiding and abetting the
corruption in Washington.
We are beginning a new year. Make 2009 the year that you get involved. Let
your elected officials know who you are and that you expecct leadership, not
followship. You’ll feel good when you receive a reply. You will also feel
good to see your letter published in your local paper.
Get involved if you want to see real change in Washington.
William A. Johnson
Ctr Barnstead
Missions Trip
to the Philippines
By Judy Gower
Pastor of Center Barnstead Christian Church, Brian Gower and his wife Judy
recently returned from the Philippines. Flying for 28 hours seems like a
long time….only because it is!! We spent lots of hours in the air and many
hours in airports, and going through tight security in several airports. But
it was all worth it once we arrived in the beautiful country of the
Philippines. We were asked to come and teach the Pilipino students as well
as students from numerous Asian countries at the Word of Life Bible
Institute in Laguna, Philippines. We left cool fall temperatures and arrived
in stifling hot humid muggy weather (that they were calling their winter!)
The poverty is evident as soon as we exited the airport. We arrived around
midnight and it appeared as if it should have been much earlier when I saw
hundreds of families mulling about with small children and families just
visiting with neighbors and friends. This is very typical for this culture.
I kept thinking these children need to get to bed….but with so many people
sleeping in one room, no electricity, little food and no money these
families do everything together…even late into the night.
We drove over 2 hours to reach our destination and within 6 hours were
dressed and ready to speak at a Singles and Professions conference for our
first class. We were not sure what time zone we were supposed to be in but
they are actually 11 hours ahead of our eastern time zone…add that to the
fact we had only slept for 5 hours in two days and we must have looked a
little weary!!
We were plunged into classes immediately and soon adjusted to the busy
schedule. The first week Brian was teaching 7 or 8 hours a day. Brian was to
teach 30 credit hours in two weeks and was another guest lecturer teaching
those two weeks as well from China. What a lot of information those dear
students had to process. One North American man speaking with a Bostonian
accent and a Chinese Professor from Dallas Seminary with a strong Chinese
accent teaching students from all over Asia… a very interesting situation.
I taught 10 hours to the ladies in the second and third class. I enjoyed
these dear girls starting at the first session. I learned so much from them
and their gracious hospitality; I wanted to bring each and every one of them
home!!
We had an opportunity to attend two rugby games, teams from Guam and
Philippines were playing for national championships…..very interesting, but
very different from the sports I am accustomed too!!
I had an opportunity to go to the “Market” with an experienced shopper.
Market is so much different than what we experience here. The market
involves exchanging money into the peso and bartering for prices at the
perspective booths of merchandise. It was a delightful experience for me, I
love to shop and the shopping trip helped me to see the Pilipino people in
their world, in their everyday life.
We both realize what a great privilege we have to go to the mission field
and proclaim the truths of Christ gospel and teach students from every walk
of life. But we were most humbled by the gracious hospitality of these very
precious people. Many have very little by our standards, and yet seem much
happier and content with their lives then we as ‘Americans’. They have time
to visit, play and enjoy their families, without rushing. They are
industrious and make ‘do’ with much less than we would call acceptable. They
work at jobs that might seem less than desirable. And yet, a wonderful
connection was enjoyed with them, realizing that it is not ‘stuff’ that
makes life, it is developing a relationship with God Himself and sharing
Him.
New Tunes, New
Venue; The Brooks Young Band Rocks The Renovated Barnstead Church
Saturday January 31st from 8-10 P.M. the Brooks Young Band will perform at
the Barnstead Church, in NH, a newly renovated music venue. Fender endorsed
artist Brooks Young and his band will be one of the first to play at
Barnstead’s new hot spot. They will be playing songs from their new CD
entitled “Back on the Ground” as well as old rock and blues favorites. The
CD will be available for purchase at the show, and if you’re lucky enough
you might be able the snag an autograph.
The Brooks Young Band is a local favorite that tours often, playing Boston
and New York City shows frequently. You can even find them playing at New
York City’s famous Kenny’s Castaways, which has housed Bob Dylan, Van
Morrison and Blondie over the years. The band has even earned gigs opening
up for B.B. King, most recently at the Capital Center for the Arts in May
2008.
Event tickets are available at the Barnstead Country Store Box Office (603)
269-3000, located at 107 Main St in Center Barnstead, NH.
The Barnstead Church 96 Maple St. Barnstead, NH 03225
www.barnsteadchurch.com
www.brooksyoungband.com
For further information, contact
Brooks Young
(603) 369-8533
[email protected]
Mr. Finethy
Graduates Clemson University
On December 18, 2008, David Curtis Finethy graduated from Clemson
University, Clemson, S.C., with a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks,
Recreation and Tourism, with a major emphasis in Professional Golf
Management.
Attending graduation exercises were his parents, Dean L. Finethy Jr. of Ft.
Meyers, Florida, Bebe and Richard Burt of Wolfeboro, NH, his grandparents,
Dean and Patricia Finethy of Barnstead, NH, and his girlfriend, Laura Webber
of Aiken, S.C.
David attended Kingswood Regional High School during his freshman and
sophomore years and was a member of the golf team. He worked at Kingswood
Country Club for five years and received the McDonough Scholarship
dedicated to employees of NH golf courses. Mr. Finethy moved to
Jacksonville, FL, and attended the prestigious Bolls School, graduating in
2004.
David was a member of the NH Junior USGA League, Northern, F.L. League, and
the Eastern Regional Amateur League.
During his studies at Clemson, David served three apprenticeships. First at
Lake Winnipesaukee Country Club in New Durham for three months, second at
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon, for six months, and his final
apprenticeship was teaching golf at “Golf Made Simple” golf schools in
Florida for seven months.
After a graduation trip to Poland, David will pursue his career as a member
of the PGA of America. His proud family including his grandparents, Carol
Pearson of Wolfeboro, NH, and Fred Blackstock of Concord, NH, wish David
continued success health, and happiness as a golf professional.
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Obituaries
Roberta
Cotton Heywood
Barnstead -
Roberta “Bobbie” Cotton Heywood, 78, of Parade Road, died Tuesday,
December 30, 2008, at Concord Hospital.
Roberta was born February 21, 1930, in Wilmington, Mass., the
daughter of Joseph and Ruth (Hallett) Cotton. As a child her family
moved to Barnstead Parade, where she was raised with her brother and
two sisters. Growing up in Barnstead Roberta enjoyed playing
softball, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, ice skating and
sledding with family and friends.
While living in the close knit community that she loved, Roberta
raised her three children, worked at NH Artistic Web, was the
Postmistress of Barnstead Parade and was a member of the Ladies Aid
and Eastern Star.
Later she moved to Dover, NH, with her late husband, Robert Simpson.
She and Bob enjoyed running their family owned catering business,
Simpson’s Pavilion, snowmobiling in the country and boating in the
ocean.
After her husband’s death in 1985, she returned to her hometown of
Barnstead where she spent many hours with her family and friends.
Bobbie rekindled her love with her high school sweetheart, Lincoln
Heywood, and moved to Londonderry, where they raised thoroughbred
horses and raced them at Rockingham Park and throughout the country.
While living in Londonderry, Bobbie could always be found outside
working around their farm. She also enjoyed having coffee and
walking with her neighbors.
Upon retiring from horse racing, Bobbie and Lincoln built a
beautiful new home in Barnstead and returned to be closer to family.
She enjoyed attending band concerts in Barnstead Parade, braiding
rugs and knitting clothing, donating many of her items to charity.
Roberta is survived by her siblings, Joe Cotton, Jr., Nancy Wheeler,
and Sandy McKenzie; three children; daughters, Deb Keene Foss and
husband Gary of Barnstead, Darla Clark and husband Richard of
Pittsfield; Son, Richard Keene and wife Martha of Barnstead; four
grandchildren, Taylor Clark, Seth Walker, Kyle Clark and Wyatt
Keene; three great-grandchildren, Parker Clark, Addison Clark, and
Ava Walker.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at Riverview
Cemetery.
Memorial Donations can be made to preserve The Parade Cemetery by
sending to Parade Cemetery, c/o Kristine Vulnar, Secretary, Province
Road, Barnstead, NH, 03218.
For more information, visit
www.taskerfh.com to sign an online guest book.
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