It’s that
time of year again! Barnstead Parks and Recreation presents its third
annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 4:00 –
6:00 pm in the parking lot at Barnstead Elementary School. This is a
free event for all little ones and school aged children through grade
four. Come and join in our costume contest and enjoy a fun filled
evening of wagon rides, the evening pumpkin glow, music, dancing, games
and activities, and of course “trunk” or treating! Start planning your
trunk theme now and pick that perfect pumpkin for carving. Prizes are
awarded for the best decorated trunk and best jack-o-lantern. Popcorn
and beverages will be available for purchase. Parking begins at 3:30
pm. Starting at 4:00 pm, kids can enjoy games and activities in the
safety zone while vehicles are parking and setting up. “Trunk” or
treating will follow the costume contest and games and activities hour,
at approximately 5:00 pm. Parks and Rec will gladly accept donations of
candy from the community. Finally, we are in need of volunteers to
assist with parking and concessions. Please contact us on Facebook or
at [email protected] to
volunteer, arrange for donations or with any questions. Happy
Halloween!
Letter To
The Editor
I urge the
voters of District 6 to go vote on November 4! Vote for change! Vote
for Richard Leonard for New Hampshire State Senate! Rich Leonard is
running for this office because he cares about the people of his
district and community. Being a longtime, local pharmacist, and having
gone through a personal family health crisis, he sees the need for good
quality, affordable healthcare for all.
As this
country’s economy and jobs are slipping away, Rich wants to make sure we
have the best workforce around to bring our economy and jobs back home,
and education is the key. He wants to strengthen the math and science
programs in our schools. He wants to provide the best, affordable
education possible to all NH students from kindergarten through college.
Rich
supports a minimum wage and measures to ensure women get paid what their
male counterparts do for the same job; equal pay for equal work!
New
Hampshire is such a beautiful state! Let’s keep it that way! Let’s
keep our young people here with good education and good jobs! Vote for
Richard Leonard for NH State Senate on November 4th!
Kathy Jenks
Barnstead
Barnstead
Boy Scout Troop 43 recently completed their first hike of the year. We
invite you to join us as we have many more mountains to climb. We meet
on Tuesdays at the Barnstead Elementary School at 7:30 PM.
Nighthawk
Hollow Seniors
Submitted
By Beverly A. Goodrich, Secretary
The
Nighthawk Hollow Seniors met at the Barnstead Town Hall on October 1,
2014 and carpooled to the Red Apple Buffet in Concord and enjoyed a
delicious buffet. A business meeting followed.
We will
again meet at the Red Apple on Wednesday, November 5, have an early
Christmas gift exchange - Yankee swap-style, and a recipe swap. Please
bring a few index cards. We will not meet during the cold winter months,
but will resume in March or April 2015.
In November
we will first meet in the parking lot of the Barnstead Town Hall and
then carpool to Concord.
We welcome
new members. Dues are only $4.00 a year. For more information, please
call President Christine Sanborn, 875-2676.
Obituaries
Bernard A.
Herbert
Bernard A.
Herbert, 88, of So. Barnstead Road, died September 29th at the Concord
Hospital following a long illness.
He was born
in Meredith, the son of Archie and Mary (Rollins) Herbert and had lived
in Barnstead for over 54 years. He was a Marine Corps Veteran during
WWII and was wounded on Iwo Jima receiving a Purple Heart.
He is
survived by his wife of 67 years, Leona E. (Vinton) Herbert of Ctr.
Barnstead, a daughter Mary Poarch of Sanford, FL whose husband Marvin is
deceased, three grandsons, Jonathan Poarch and wife Dora, James’ widow
Nicky, and Jason and wife Elizabeth, a granddaughter Elisabeth Poarch,
great grandchildren of Jonathan and Dora, Shaddai and Benaiah and James
and Nicky Samantha, Emily and Luke and nieces Mary Parris, Davilyn,
Darlene Herbert and Arlene, nephews, Ronald Herbert and Donald Kent.
Justin and Shayne grandchildren of heart cared for when they were young.
He was
pre-deceased by a son-in-law Marvin Poarch of Sanford, FL and a
grandson, James.
An urn
interment was held at the NH Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, Monday Oct
6th followed by a Memorial Service at the Barnstead Parade
Congregational Church. Pastor Sandy Pierson officiated.
In lieu of
flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Barnstead Parade
Congregational Church .
Judith N.
Smith
Judith
Nancy Smith, 72, of Garland Road, died October 1, at her home surrounded
by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was
raised in Topsfield, MA by her parents Orden E Owen and Nancy (Lockwood)
Owen. She had a passion for raising horses and sheep and was an active
member of 4-H throughout her life. As an adult she moved to East Concord
and raised her three girls, Nancy S. Lamprey, Wanda S. Follansbee, and
Donna M. Farrell on the horse farm she established, Friendly Acres.
There she shared her love of horses with many people, giving riding
lessons, trail rides, running a summer horse camp, boarding and training
horses. She later moved to Loudon where the family grew by three when
she married Larry Smith and his two daughters. As a family “Tiz A
Miniature Horse Farm” was founded. During this time she also worked for
the NH DOT until she retired. She also wrote short stories having
several published. She was a founder of the Yankee Miniature Horse
Club.
She is
survived by her husband Larry Smith of Barnstead, three daughters, Nancy
S. Lamprey, Wanda Follansbee, widow of her deceased husband Rick, and Donna Farrell
and husband William, Larry’s daughters Wendy Cray and Wanda Mullen and
husband Gary. Eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A Memorial
Reception will be held Wednesday, October 8th, from 3-7 PM at the
Barnstead American Legion Hall, Beauty Hill Road, Barnstead Parade.
In lieu of
flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Belknap County 4-H
Horse Council C/O Glenn Mc Laughlin, President, 105 Pittsfield Road,
Barnstead, NH 03218.
The Perkins
& Pollard Memorial Home, Pittsfield is assisting the family with
arrangements.