The
University of Hartford, College of Arts and Sciences, recognizing
outstanding scholastic achievement, have placed Jessica G. Russell, of
Barnstead, NH on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2009 semester. The Dean’s
List is based on the student’s scholastic average of 3.25 or better out
of a possible 4.0 and have no grade below C. Jessica is a 2009 graduate
of Prospect Mountain High School. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts
degree.
Area Youth To Participate In The Inaugural Ihoops Skills
Challenge
iHoops
is the official youth basketball initiative of the NCAA and NBA.
Local youngsters ages 9 to 14 have the opportunity to participate in the
Inaugural iHoops Skills Challenge. This national basketball skills
competition provides boys and girls a free opportunity to showcase their
basketball abilities in a time-based, half-court obstacle course. The
iHoops Skills Challenge focuses on basketball skill development while
encouraging participation in the game.
BARNSTEAD PARKS AND REC is proud to host this free iHoops Skills
Challenge for area youth.
Date:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH
Time: 10 – 2 PM
Location: PROSPECT
MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Participants may register the day of the event. A copy of the
registration/waiver form is available online at
www.iHoops.com/skillschallenge. A birth certificate is
required for all first & second place finishers.
1st
Place Champions from this Local Competition will have the opportunity to
advance to one (1) of twenty-nine (29) Regional Competitions occurring
in NBA team markets across the country in hopes of advancing to the
National Finals in Orlando, Florida.
For questions concerning this competition, please contact your Local
Competition Administrators, Dan or Judy Chase at
[email protected] or 269-4071, ext. 8.
For
additional information on the iHoops Skills Challenge, please visit
www.iHoops.com/skillschallenge.
Center Barnstead Church News
Total Money Makeover
LIVE Simulcast
Center
Barnstead Christian Church will be hosting Dave Ramsey’s Total Money
Makeover Live Simulcast. This is the largest event on personal finance
in the country! Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover LIVE is an
action-packed, entertaining event that will change the way you think
about money. You will learn how to create a game plan to get out of
debt, make a system for your money that works, save money like never
before, invest with confidence, start a legacy of financial wisdom for
future generations, and how to get on the same page with your spouse
about money. The Simulcast will take place on March 13th. The cost is
$15 for an individual, $25 for a couple. If you are a graduate of Dave
Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, we are offering a discount of $10
for an individual and $15 dollars for a couple. Please register by
February 28th, to register contact Sam McKeen at (603)435-5522 or
[email protected].
Moms 4
Moms
The next MOMS 4 MOMS meeting is Thursday, February 25th at the
Center Barnstead Christian Church from 8:45 - 10:45 AM. This group is
for moms of children up through school age. During this meeting we will
be learning how to make homemade bread and soup - perfect for keeping
the family warm on these cold days! This event as well as childcare for
your children is free. For more information about these meetings please
contact the church at 269-8831. The Center Barnstead Christian Church is
located on Route 126, next to the Town Hall.
Barnstead
Library Sponsors Meet The Candidates Night
Meet the Candidates Night
will be held on Wednesday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Barnstead
Town Hall. The Oscar Foss Memorial Library in Center Barnstead is
pleased to sponsor this event again this year.
All candidates for
Town and School offices have been invited to attend and be on the panel.
There are several different Town and School positions open this year.
Come and talk with the candidates. Bring along your questions and have a
chance to hear the candidates speak on the issues.
PLEASE NOTE: There
is NO snow date for this program. If the weather conditions are so
terrible that we cannot travel safely, then the program will be
canceled.
Obituaries
Edison E.
Richardson
Edison E. Richardson, age 79, of Ridge Road in Middleton,
died February 10, 2010 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester.
Born
June 24, 1930 and raised in Farmington, son of the late Alfred J. and
Blanche (Daniels) Richardson, he resided in Middleton for 4 years,
resided in Barnstead for 10 years and resided in Farmington for many
years.
He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Edison
was a retired Construction Worker, a Foreman with R.G. Watkins.
He
especially enjoyed restoring Model T’s. He also enjoyed his player piano
and loved moose hunting in Newfoundland.
Widower of the late Ruth
(Boyd) Richardson, who died in 2003, he is survived by 3 children: Carol
Richardson of Middleton, Constance Connick and Thomas Richardson, both
of Farmington, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and
sisters, also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2
brothers and 2 sisters.
As per his request, there will be no
services. Interment will be in the spring at Pine Grove Cemetery in
Farmington. If desired, memorial donations may be made in his memory to
his family to help defray the funeral expense c/o Thomas Richardson, 133
NH Route 11, Farmington, NH 03835. Arrangements are in the care of
Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH, to express
condolences, please visit:
www.peasleefuneralhome.com
