CORRECTION
The
Suncook Valley Sno Riders is holding its first meeting of the season on
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at the Pittsfield Community
Center. Election of officers will be held at this meeting. Watch our
website for details
www.SuncookValleySnoRiders.com
Calling All Artists And Crafters
Do you
have hidden artistic talents but no time for classes? Are you developing
your artistic skills but need a little guidance? Are you an accomplished
artist or craftsperson who would like to share your knowledge?
Regardless of your skill level there is a place for you in the new
“Friends in Art” group now being formed.
Our
goal is to provide an informal and nurturing setting every two weeks
where artistic people can gather to share experiences, knowledge and
encouragement.
Our
“launch party” will be held on Thursday, September 16th from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library in Barnstead (across from
the Town Hall). Bring your enthusiasm and ideas, enjoy refreshments and
be part of this exciting endeavor. Please park across the street or near
the basketball court. For info or questions, please call Janice Metzger
at 269-8301.
Men’s Breakfast And Kid’s Dino Fest
This
Saturday, September 11th there will be a couple of fun (and FREE!)
events happening at the Center Barnstead Christian Church. Beginning at
7:30 AM, a Men’s Breakfast. All men are welcomed to come and enjoy a
great breakfast as they hear from the guest speaker, Paul Veit. Paul is
the founder and director of Declare God’s Wonder and The Dinosaur
Encounter, a creation learning center located in Bridgton, Maine.
At
10:00 AM we will have the Kid’s Dino Fest. This event is for the whole
family, and everyone will have a DINO-mite time. Paul will share with us
the history of dinosaurs using life-size dinosaur bones and jaws. Then
the kids will play a bunch of dinosaur-themed games.
On
Saturday evening at 6:00 PM, Paul will talk about “Stones and Bones,
Claws and Jaws”.
On
Sunday, September 12th at 9:00 AM, Paul will share with us during Sunday
School about “The Ice Age vs. The Present Age”. Then at the 10:00 AM
Morning Service Paul will examine the evidences that prove the Bible
really is God’s Word.
This is
going to be a fun and exciting weekend for the whole family! All events
will take place at the church. The Center Barnstead Christian Church is
located on Route 126, next to the Town Hall. For more information
contact the church at 269-8831.
Obituaries
Arthur R. LeDuc
Topsham, Maine - Arthur R. LeDuc, 81, of Twin Pond
Road, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick,
Maine, after a brief illness.
He was
a loving husband and devoted father.
Arthur
was born in 1928 in Barnstead, the first son of Edward and Eldora LeDuc,
raised in nearby Pittsfield, and graduated from Pittsfield High School
in 1946. After attending the University of New Hampshire, he joined the
U.S. Navy in 1947, retiring in 1972 at the rank of lieutenant commander.
He was a veteran of the Korean conflict and the Vietnam War. During his
25 years of service, he was stationed up and down the East Coast and
around the world, retiring in Brunswick. He always considered Pittsfield
his home.
In
1953, he married Patricia A. O’Brien of Potter Place. Arthur and
Patricia celebrated their 56th anniversary in October of last year.
After
his retirement from the Navy, Arthur and Patricia operated a residential
real estate company in Topsham, Maine. Arthur remained engaged in real
estate until his death.
Arthur
was predeceased by his brother, Norman LeDuc of Colebrook.
Surviving is his wife, Patricia, of Topsham; son Kevin and his wife,
Pamela LeDuc, of Topsham; son Mark and his wife, Marie LeDuc, of Silver
Spring, Md.; daughter Lisa A. Smith and her husband, Peter Smith, of
Hackettstown, N.J.; daughter Gina LeDuc-Kuntz and her husband, James
Kuntz, of Freeport, Maine; and 13 grandchildren. Arthur is also survived
by his brother, Jack LeDuc of Itasca, Ill.; and sisters, Joan of New
Mexico and Maxine Young of Northwood.
A Mass of
Christian burial with military honors was held at St. Charles Borromeo
Church-All Saint’s Parish, Brunswick.
Burial
was held Thursday September 2, 2010, at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s School Scholarship Fund,
132 McKeen St., Brunswick, Maine 04011.
For
more information, go to
www.stetsonsfuneralhome.com.
Wayne E.
Gage
Wayne E. Gage, 49, of Colbath Road, died August 29th at the
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, from injuries sustained
in a motorcycle accident on August 28th in Loudon.
He was born in
Concord, the son of Everett Gage of Loudon and Cliftine Murphy of
Pittsfield and had lived in this area all his life, and the past 22
years in Barnstead.
He was an equipment operator for the Marcou
Construction Co. in Dunbarton.
He was a NASCAR fan and spent his free
time with his family, his dogs and his lawn at home.
He is survived
by his wife, Debra (Mandigo) Gage; his daughter, Mariah Janel Gage; and
his son, Tyler Austin Gage, all of Barnstead; 2 brothers, Kevin of Epsom
and Scott of Middleton; a half brother, Ralph Goodwin of
Gilmanton; nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Visitation was Wednesday,
September, 1, 2010, at the Perkins & Pollard Memorial Home, Pittsfield.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Donations in his
memory may be made to The Loudon Fire & Rescue, c/o Loudon Fire Dept.
Loudon, NH 03301 or to any local Animal Shelter.
To sign an online
Guest Book, log on to www.perkinsandpollard.com