Locke Lakers
By
Vi Russell
Locke Lakers met August 12, 2008. We had the annual barbecue
on July 24th, the day of the tornado that hit Barnstead. The
chicken arrived 2 hours late due to the storm, but those who
made it had a wonderful time. People who couldn’t get to
their houses were fed and given a place to wait out the
storm. We had lots of food and drinks left over, so we took
them to the workers who were helping clean up the disaster.
We are planning Monkey Golf and a Pot Luck Dinner on
September 6, 2008.
On September 27, 2008, we will be having a Mystery Dinner at
the Colony Lodge, Judy will be planning the play.
The next meeting is August 26, 2008, at 9:30 A.M. for coffee
and the meeting starts at 10:00 A.M. See You There.
Barnstead Old Home Day 2008 ~ It’s a Country Fair!
Barnstead’s Old Home Day will be held on Saturday, August
23, 2008 at Barnstead Parade. Mark the date and join the
fun!
Old Home Day activities will begin with the 5K Road Race in
the morning. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the
Barnstead Fire Rescue Station 1 on Parade Road. The race
begins at 9:00 a.m. from the start line on Parade Circle.
The race runs out Parade Road to the intersection of Route
126 and then returns to the finish line at Parade Circle.
This is a flat, fast course that offers a fun race for
runners of all abilities.
Barnstead Fire Rescue will be presenting a pancake breakfast
at the Parade Grounds starting at 8:00 a.m. Come join them
for pancakes, sausage and beverages under the canopy tent.
Breakfast will be served until 10:30 a.m. so that hungry
road racers can be served.
When you have finished breakfast, come preview all the items
available for bidding at the Old Home Day 2008 auction. We
have over seventy-five donations of a wide variety of
auction items from art work, jewelry, CDs by local artists,
specialty gift baskets, internet service, pizza, quality
craft items, collectibles and much, much more! Then, join
auctioneer George Twigg under the auction tent at 10:00 a.m.
to bid and walk away with a good buy and a good feeling that
you have helped to support local businesses and Barnstead
Old Home Day for another year.
Ten o’clock marks the start of all sorts of fun activities.
The fun run at that time for youngsters is held in the
center of the Parade Ground. Come root for your favorite
youngster as they compete in a race designed only for the
young. Vendor booths and exhibits all open at 10:00.
Check out the Barnstead Historical Society’s exhibit on the
dance bands and music in Barnstead of decades long ago.
And, best of all, 10:00 a.m. marks the beginning of the kids
games! There will be games for children of all ages: ring
toss, bean bag toss, water balloon crush, egg walk, saltine
whistle along a walking course, face painting. And, new
this year, there will be a rock climbing wall, a jailhouse
that you must sing your way out of, and a dunking booth.
Country fairs are made for kids, and this one will have
something for everyone!
The entries and winners under the Art, Photo and Coloring
Contest will be available for viewing at 10:30 a.m. This
year’s competition was open to area residents of all ages
and artistic talents. Top entries will be photographed and
featured in the Old Home Day Booklet for 2009 and will be
displayed on the Town Website.
The cakewalk begins at 11:00 a.m. at the bandstand. This is
a unique event where everyone gets a chance to pick from a
wide array of home-baked goodies. Come join the fun!
The kids’ bicycle parade will kick off from the
Congregational Church at 12:00 noon. There will be judging
on three categories: decorations consistent with the “A
Country Fair” theme, Patriotic decorations, and “Most
Creative” decorations. Following the bicycle parade, there
will be a presentation on bicycle safety in front of the
bandstand by Officer Rob Kelley of the Barnstead Police
Department.
There will be entertainment and exhibits throughout the
afternoon. The River Band will perform under the
entertainer’s tent at 1:00 p.m. The Woods at Beauty Hill
will provide a demonstration and an opportunity to try disc
golf. Wayne From Maine will provide children’s stories and
music at 2:00 p.m.
The Canoe and Kayak Race will be held on the Suncook River
in the afternoon. Registration begins at 12:00 noon at the
boat launch behind the Police Station in Center Barnstead.
The race begins promptly at 2:00 p.m., proceeding down the
Big River down-stream to meet the Suncook River, and then on
to the finish line just upstream of the dam, near the OHD
festivities at the Parade.
Barnstead’s Citizen of the Year will be awarded at 2:45 p.m.
at the bandstand on the Parade Grounds. This year was a
hotly contested selection process, with many very deserving
candidates being nominated. Come hear who was the finalist
for Barnstead Citizen of the Year.
The Blueberry Baking Contest will follow the presentation of
Citizen of the Year at the bandstand. We hope you will
participate in this year’s Contest. Pick some blueberries,
get out the family recipe and have fun joining in this
annual Old Home Day event. Any home-baked good containing
blueberries is eligible.
At 3:30 p.m. this year we will be able to enjoy a police dog
demonstration from a member of the Barnstead Police
Department. Come see how canine police officers can greatly
enhance the capabilities of a local police department.
The youth talent and karaoke contest will take place at 4:00
p.m. Young performers will have the opportunity for fun,
prizes and their very own 15 minutes (or so) of fame.
The Old Home Day Dinner is presented this year by the
Suncook Valley Sno-Riders. Dinner will be served at the
Barnstead Fire Rescue Station 1 on Parade Road from 4:00
p.m. To 6:30 p.m. Dinner will feature barbequed steamship
round roast beef, Flanders bean hole beans, corn, rolls,
salad, dessert and beverages. This is going to be a
fantastic dinner - come early, before they sell out!
The day’s events will be topped off with a band concert by
East Bay Jazz Ensemble at 6:30 p.m., followed by the
FIREWORKS immediately following the band concert.
This will prove to be a full day of fun activities that you
and your family won’t want to miss. See you at Barnstead
Old Home Day!
Barnstead Old Home Day 2008 ~ Calling all Cakes!
Barnstead’s Old Home Day includes a very popular event
called the Cakewalk. Cakewalk contestants pay an entry fee
of one dollar to walk around a circle of Frisbees with
numbers on them. Music is played…the contestants circle…the
music stops… a number is drawn…who is the winner?!?! The
person who is standing at the Frisbee with the same number
as that just drawn gets to take their pick of any of the
scrumptious baked goods laid out on the long table! A sweet
treat, indeed!
The Cakewalk is a lot of fun and draws a lot of
contestants. It depends, however, on the donation of
numerous baked goods from members of the community. You can
help by volunteering to bring your own favorite confection.
Any home-baked or store-bought dessert is welcome – it
doesn’t have to be a cake.
Donations can be brought to the bandstand on Barnstead Old
Home Day, August 23, at Barnstead Parade. Please have
donated baked goods at the bandstand by 10:30 a.m. Thank
you!
Barnstead Old Home Day Dinner
The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders are preparing and serving the
Barnstead Old Home Day Dinner on Old Home Day, Saturday
August 23, 2008 at the Parade Fire Station. Dinner will be
delicious barbequed steamship round roast beef, Flanders
bean hole beans, corn, rolls, salad, dessert and beverages.
Advance tickets can be purchased at Arnies Auto Repair, 6
Cedar Drive, Barnstead, 269-4730 or at Rte. 28 Bakery and
Dairy Bar, 267 Suncook Valley Highway, Chichester, 435-8081.
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8.50 for adults,
$5.00 for children ages 6 – 12, and children five and under
will be free. Tickets may also be purchased at the door of
the Parade Fire Station for $10.00 for adults, $6.00 for
children ages 6 – 12, and children five and under will still
be free.
This is going to be a fantastic dinner — get your tickets
early, before they sell out!