The Faculty
and Administration of the University of Hartford recognizing outstanding
scholastic achievement in the College of Engineering, Technology, and
Architecture has placed Melanie Russell of Barnstead on the Dean’s List
for the Fall 2009 semester. She is in her Junior year. Melanie is
pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Math and
Technical Writing. She is the President of the Student Chapter of the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
HELP!!
Barnstead Youth Baseball and Softball Asscociation is in desperate need
of a riding lawn mower. We need one that runs and stops but it doesn’t
have to mow!
If you know of anyone who would like to donate to the
organization or sell to the organization, please let us know. Thank you!
[email protected]
Post 42
Seeks Girls State Candidates
The American Legion Auxiliary of Barnstead, Post 42, would like to offer
a unique opportunity for a high school girl, entering her senior year,
who is interested in government, politics, and current events. This
summer, girls from across New Hampshire will meet with local leaders and
American Legion Auxiliary representatives for the 66th session of
Granite Girls State.
The program is a good opportunity for girls
considering college and can teach them the skills necessary to take up
leadership roles. For one week, they will learn about the inner workings
of government, take part in mock elections, and sponsor and debate their
own bills. The week starts out with a focus on local government,
gradually branching out to explore party politics and our own state
government.
Through guest speakers and various programs, Girls State
educates young women on the importance of good citizenship, enabling
each girl to decide for herself what it means to be an American.
Citizens of Girls State will have fun and build lasting friendships, and
two girls will be chosen to represent New Hampshire at Girls Nation in
Washington DC.
In addition, worthwhile scholarships are available.
Lauren Covalucci of Barnstead received $1000 through participation in
last year’s Girls State. The program will be held at Rivier College in
Nashua from June 27th to July 2nd, and any interested families may
contact Carol at 269-4694 or Cindy at 776-3091 for more
information.
World’s
Smallest Horse
Tiz A
Miniature Horse Farm is having a Visitor’s Day on May 8th, 2010, at 158
Garland Rd., Barnstead, NH, from 10-4. We will be doing cart rides, demonstrations on what a miniature horse can do, foals to pet,
lots of horses to see. Food will be available. For more info, please
contact Larry and Judy Smith at 603-435-7351.
The world’s smallest horse was born at Tiz A Miniature Horse Farm in
Barnstead, New Hampshire recently. Weighing in under 6 pounds and only
14 inches high, the little colt named Einstein is sure to make the
Guiness Book of World Records.
Judy Smith, the breeder who has
specialized in mini horses for the past twenty years, says Einstein is
by far the smallest horse she has ever seen. According to Smith,
“Einstein is one in a million, or maybe even a billion.” Mini horses are
bred to be small by nature, but this horse is an anomaly.
Bellingham, Washington, residents Dr. Rachel Wagner and Charles Cantrell
who happened to be visiting the farm just hours after Einstein’s birth,
saw him and immediately fell in love with the little stallion. They
purchased the horse immediately for a companion to their other mini
horse, Karma. The proud new parents will keep Einstein at Smith’s farm
for care and training. According to Dr. Wagner, “Einstein is a New
Hampshire miracle and appears to be a perfectly shaped little horse with
no sign of dwarfism”.
Men’s
Breakfast
Center Barnstead Christian Church is hosting a free Men’s
Breakfast this Saturday, May 8th from 7:30-8:30 A.M. All men are invited
to come and enjoy breakfast, as they hear from our guest speaker, Bob
Gates. Bob has grown up in this area and lived here his whole life. The
Center Barnstead Christian Church is located on Route 126, next to the
Town Hall. For more information contact the church at 269-8831.
Barnstead
Historical Society
The Barnstead Historical Society met recently
and members are very pleased to know the Town is
allowing the Society to adopt the Center
Barnstead Bandstand as its restoration project
beginning this year. A unique bandstand,
built for the town by John Jenkins, it has been
an integral part of life in Center Barnstead for
several decades. It is in need of work both
cosmetic and structural.
The Society wants the bandstand painted, readying it for Memorial
Day celebrations this year. The Society is inviting members and
townspeople to participate in this beginning step of restoration by
scraping the old paint before and on the set painting date of May 12th -
at your convenience. Every bit helps! Able-bodied workers would be
much appreciated on May 12th at 9a.m. - weather permitting; rain date
May 19.
Barnstead-Alton Republicans Announce 1st
Congressional District
Candidates Forum
The
Barnstead-Alton Republican Committee (BARC) is pleased to announce a
special event at the May, 2010 BARC meeting. BARC is sponsoring a
1st Congressional District Meet the (Republican) Candidates Forum.
All six of the declared Republican candidates for Congress representing
the 1st district have committed to attending this event; they are all
seeking the opportunity to go head-to-head against Carol Shea-Porter
(d-NH) for her congressional seat in Washington, DC. Before these
candidates can face Shea-Porter, they must face each other in the
September Republican Primary to determine who will be challenging
Shea-Porter. So, if you're not sure which 1st CD candidate
you should vote for in the primary, here's your opportunity to hear from
ALL of them at the same event.
This event
will be held at J.J. Goodwin's Restaurant, 769 Suncook Valley Highway
(Rt. 28), Center Barnstead NH on Tuesday, May 11, at 6 pm (a 1/2 hour
earlier than the normal start time for BARC meetings) or feel free to
arrive at 5pm for dinner (at your option). All interested
Republicans and Unaffiliated/Independents are invited to attend. For
more information, go to the BARC website at
www.BARC-NewHampshire.com or send an email to
[email protected].