B.C.E.P. Public Hearing for the proposed budget will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2012, at the B.C.E.P. facility at 7:00 pm.

Barnstead Brownie Troop 20887 made homemade pies to be handed out to local people in need this season. They worked very hard and were proud of what they had done.  Pictured here are the girls with just a few of the delicious treats.

“Fancy Nancy Tea Party"

We all had a fantastic time during our second annual “Fancy Nancy Tea Party” here at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library on December 1, 2012. Everyone looked ‘fabulously fancy’ dressed-up in their fancy finest and lots of bling! We ate lots of yummy treats, had tea from special teapots and cups, played games and made “fancy paper dolls.” 

All of the children who attended were entered into a free raffle and our winners were: Sarah Brickner for the “Tea Set” and Alexa Mountain for the “Fancy Nancy Book.” Congratulations to our winners! 

A big ‘Thank You’ goes out to Carol Ransom for all the homemade goodies and assistance she provided for this event. A tea party is wonderful fun for all ages and we hope to see you at our next one!

Christmas Caroling

Come and spread some Christmas cheer with us!  On December 19th, the Center Barnstead Christian Church will be singing Christmas carols to the residents at the Epsom Manor, as well as some people who may be shut-in.  This is a wonderful way to celebrate the reason for this season with others. Then we will return to church to enjoy some hot chocolate. People of all ages are invited to join us. 

For more information please contact the church at 269-8831. The Center Barnstead Christian Church is located on Route 126, next to the Town Hall.

Beatrice E. Adams

Beatrice E. Adams, 88, of Province Road, died Dec. 7th at the Concord Hospice House following a brief illness.

She was born in Needham, MA. the daughter of Henry and Gladys (Cahill) Stone. She was employed by the Globe Manufacturing Co. for over 40 years as a stitcher.  She loved music, horseback riding, and Saturday night card games.  She was a member of the Peterson-Cram American Legion Post Auxillary and Pittsfield Fire Department Auxillary.

She was the widow of Bruce E. Adams who died in 1999 and members of her family include a daughter Jacquelyn Arey and  a son James H. Adams  and wife Sandy  both of Pittsfield. Grandchildren,  James, Priscilla and Aimee Adams, Christopher and wife Heather Briggs.   Great grandchildren, Christopher and Brittney Briggs and Sarah and Kristine Adams. A sister Carol Esburnett of Alton. Nieces Nicole and husband Russ , Nancy Barto, Susan Whitlow, Onley Cahill, Grandnieces, Madison and Kolby McKenzie, Extended family who were very dear to her and a special friend  Florence Freese. She was predeceased by a sister Leslie McInnis.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday Dec. 15th from 9:30 AM followed by a funeral service at11:00 AM in the Perkins & Pollard Memorial Home, 60 Main St. The Rev. David Stasiak, Pastor of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield, will officiate. A Collation and refreshments will follow in the Pittsfield Community Center.  

 In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the CRVNA Hospice Program 30 Pillsbury St. Concord, NH. 03301.