Barnstead Library Ends Summer Reading Program

The Oscar Foss Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program ended with lots of laughs and excitement! All 56 attendees, children and adults, were amused and amazed by “Norman Ng’s Magic Show!” The children really loved participating in his “tricks” and watching him perform while also providing hilarious physical comedy!

This program was supported by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Byrne Foundation, CHILIS, the Cogswell Benevolent Trust, and the NH Library Association.

This year we had 72 children who participated in our “Dream Big-Read!” and “Own the Night” Reading Programs, with a total of 56 children completing those programs. At registration, the children received a paper star to decorate on one side and write a ‘Big Dream’ on the other. When brought back, the stars were hung in the big window so everyone could read all the ‘Big Dreams’ and view the beautiful artwork. The children used a lot of creativity and serious thought while making their stars.

Each week as the children recorded their books at the library they added a star sticker to our giant ‘Universe Mural’, received a small prize and a raffle ticket for our raffle baskets. Congratulations to all our participants this summer, you are all awesome readers!

Thanks to all the parents and guardians who made it possible for the children to participate and complete the program, you are an important part of making this program a success.

Reading Program certificates and awards were presented during the program finale and show. If you have not received yours, please come to the library to pick it up as soon as possible.

We were also very pleased to have 45 adults participate in our “Between the Covers” Adult Summer Reading Program. When a book was completed the individual received a raffle ticket for our special “Relax and Read” basket. Thanks and congratulations to all who participated. We hope you enjoyed your books and your summer!

The following children participated in our 2012 Summer Reading Program: Kelly Barnes, Michael Barnes, Colby Beauregard, Kylie Beauregard, Caleb Bemis, Essence Bourque, Alex Brickner, Isaac Brickner, Sarah Brickner, Grace Brooks, Ethan Capsalis, Hannah Capsalis, Sophia Capsalis, Emily Chase, Owen Chase, Tyler Chase, Benjamin Cressey, Ryan Cressey, Lani Demers, Wesley Demers, Hannah Denis, Megan Denoncourt, Ellie Earnshaw, Creed Ebba, Evangeline Ebba, Liberty Ebba, Risa Gallant, Sage Gallant, Alex Hamilton, Jacqueline Hamilton, Kathryn Hamilton, Derek Howard, Rylin Howard, Melody Kelley, Caleb Kelly, Ethan Kenerson, Anne Marie Killinger, Eli Kriete, Madeline Kriete, Lydia Lachance, Brady Legere, Steven Littlefield, Vera Littlefield, Jenica Locke, Shayla Locke, Brennagh McCausland, Declan McCausland, Teagan McCausland, Avery McDermott, Brody McDermott, Liadan McDermott, Nathaniel Medvecky, Connor Meehan, Dawson Meehan, Alexa Mountain, Ava Pelletier, Alyssa Pica, Leah Pica, Dawnalise Ratzlaff, Bruce Rawnsley, Erin Rawnsley, Joseph Rawnsley, Alexcia Rollins, Kaela Simoneau, Deuce (Gilbert) Smith, Ella Smith, Cameron Wallace, Gwen West, Ian West, Liam White, Sarah White, Peyton Yearout.

Benefit Yard & Bake Sale

On Saturday, September 1st, there will be a benefit yard and bake sale at the Center Barnstead Christian Church. The sale will run from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be a wide variety of items for sale, as well as, yummy treats!  All proceeds from the yard and bake sale will be given to a missionary in Uganda to help assist with medical bills. 

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

Letter To The Editor

To all Republicans planning to vote in the primary election on September 11, 2012, it is important for you to know there is only one real Republican Senate candidate for District 6 (Alton, Barnstead, Farmington, Gilmanton, New Durham, and Rochester) and that is Sam Cataldo.  Sam has been a loyal republican working tirelessly for his constituents as a state rep for many years and he deserves your vote.

Unfortunately, I can’t say the same thing for his opponent, Dick Green.  Dick not only actively worked against Governor Benson’s efforts to reduce the size and cost of NH state government when he was a Senator, he publicly endorse Democratic Governor Lynch in 2010 -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6XESMArjbA  Is this the type of Republican we want representing us in Concord?

I know I’ll be voting for Sam Cataldo for Senate District 6.  Sam is the only trustworthy, loyal candidate in this race and we need people who we can trust and who will work for us and not their own self-interests!