Emmanuel College in Boston, Mass, recently announced recipients of Dean’s List awards for the spring 2009 semester, which included local student Kayla T. Sauls of Northwood. Students earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are awarded the distinction of Dean’s List.

The Northwood Recyling Committee apologizes for the error in the notice about our very exciting tool swap. As some of you may have noticed, the first Saturday in August is the 1st, not the 2nd! Please do join us for our first Free-Cycling event. Bring your usable household tools ahead of time to the transfer station and ask the attendant where to put them. Then come on Saturday, Aug. 1st and find something you need that your neighbor doesn’t.

Coe-Brown Northwood Academy Class of 1989 is holding its 20th reunion on Saturday August 22, 2009, at the Cochecho Country Club in Dover, NH, from 6:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. A fun night has been planned including buffet dinner, cash bar, dancing and reminiscing!

Tickets are $60 per person and must be purchased in advance. Sorry walk-in’s cannot be accommodated, so you must RSVP by July 31st! Please contact Julie (Smith) Clarke at 702-467-5102.

To date, we are still trying to locate the following classmates: John Douglass, Anne Gilbert, and Bill Miller.

ATTENTION ALL KIDS AGE 6 - 12

Do you like winning prizes? Eating? Seeing magic?

You are invited to attend the Epsom Bible Church Vacation Bible School August 10-14 from 9a-12n. Located at 398 Black Hall Rd Epsom NH

Call 736-8668 or see www.EBCNH.com/DVBS for more info.

Hope you’ll join us and meet Angelo - he lives in a suitcase.

NALMC Discovery Day Thank You

The following letter was sent to NALMC in appreciation of the recent Discovery Day event.

Dear Folks,
Over the years, our paths through life have been fair at times, rocky at others, and we’ve had our mountains to climb, but on July 11, 2009, in the Northwood Meadows State Park, the recognition we received, the many hands extended in gratitude, and words spoken in appreciation, were rather overwhelming. For once in our lifetime, we walked the golden mile, and we thank you for that opportunity.

The amount of work that went into the affair, and the most favorable results, were all rather hard to comprehend. The presentations we received will be placed on the wall in our home, and treasured always.

We give a very special thanks to the Crankpullers for their remembrance of our son, Fred. It was a very kind and personal touch. Again, a heartfelt thank you.

Most Sincerely,
Ann and Ed Burtt

Northwood Library Summer Reading

The last day for Summer Reading (both the SRP and the SRC) is Wednesday, August 12, 2009.  This is the LAST day to collect reading rewards and turn in logged minutes!  If you cannot make it to the library by August 12 at 7:00pm you need to contact the library by Tuesday, August 11, 2009 to make arrangements (942-5472 or [email protected]). Our Summer Reading Celebration Ice Cream Social will be on Saturday, August 15 at 1:30 p.m. and is a ticketed event. Participants were able to earn a ticket by reading for at least 300 minutes over the summer. Winners of the MP3 player raffles will be announced at the Ice Cream Social.  If you are unable to make the Ice Cream Social, but have earned a ticket please speak to Danielle and an alternate reward will be arranged.

Summer Reading Sponsors

The Chesley Memorial Library would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the generous businesses and organizations that assisted us with our various summer reading programs through sponsorship. Without these businesses we would not have been able to do as much for our community.  We would like to thank:  Camp Yavneh, On the Hill Collectables, Shadowgear Comics, Wilder Flooring, Piece Time Puzzles, Spinelli Cinemas, North River Market, Chadbourn’s Restaurant, The Northwood Diner, and the Friends of the Northwood Libraries.  Thanks to your generous contributions we were able to make our Summer Reading Programs memorable for everyone involved! 

 
We would also like to extend thanks to all the individuals who contributed materials for our recycled crafts over the summer!  Thank you for your continued support!

Evening Stories
Join us on Monday evenings beginning August 3rd, for a casual evening story time at the Chesley Memorial Library!  Abe, our newest addition to the library, will be reading a few stories with us as summer draws to a close. This program does not require registration, though it is appreciated. Evening stories is geared towards young children. Please call 942-5472 with any questions.

Story Time & Lapsit
It’s almost fall again, and that means it is time to get ready for Story Time and Lapsit! 

Lapsit is for children aged 18 months to three years and their parents or caregivers. Lapsit helps to introduce young children to the world of books and the library. Each week Lapsit explores features books, songs, fingerplays and more. Lapsit will be offered on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m., and registration is required.  Both Lapsit sessions will feature the same stories and crafts.

Story Time is a program for children aged three and up and their parents or caregivers. Story Time is a fun way to help introduce children to books, reading, and the library. Each Story Time we explore a different theme.  Themes are shared through books, a fun craft and more. Story Time generally runs for 30-45 minutes. Story Time will be offered on Monday and  Tuesday mornings at 10:00am, and registration is required.  Both Story Time sessions will feature the same stories and crafts.

Registration for both Story Time and Lapsit will begin on August 1, 2009.  Children must meet age requirements prior to registration for both Story Time and Lapsit.  If you have any questions regarding Story Time or Lapsit please call the library at 942-5472!

Northwood Lake Quality - Volunteers Important

At the Annual Meeting of the Northwood Lake Watershed Association, held July 18 at the Northwood Town Hall, Sara Steiner told members how important volunteers are to healthy lakes.

Sara Steiner is the Volunteer Lake Assessment Program (VLAP) Coordinator from New Hampshire’s Department of Environmental Services.

She was the featured speaker at the meeting. Sara coordinates a volunteer program to monitor lakes and ponds in NH. There are close to 900 lakes and ponds with nine coordinators (biologists) in the state.

They rely heavily on volunteers to monitor the water quality in the state. Trained volunteers collect water samples and keeps the DES informed of activities occurring within the watershed. DES uses this data to report to EPA on the status of lakes and ponds in NH . VLAP was established in 1985.

Northwood Lake is not currently impaired, but constant monitoring is necessary. All tributaries going into the lake are monitored once a month in the summer (May through September). This allows viewing of turnover, spring rains and snow melt and how these affect the lake.

Abutters are reminded to use low phosphorus fertilizer and cleansing products.

The new officers and directors elected at the meeting were: Secretary, Joe Randazzo; Treasurer, Helen Ash; Director, Andrea, Tomlinson; Director. Marie Damon; Director, Marilyn, Payne.

President, Jim Vaillancourt, reported that Northwood Lake had 33 acres treated with 24D for the milfoil problem last year The big patches of milfoil are not here this year. We can now deal with individual plants.

The Northwood Lake Watershed Association invites all interested persons to visit us at www.northwoodlake.com

News From The Northwood School Board

The Principal Selection Committee was chosen by the Northwood School Board on Monday, July 20. The committee met on Thursday, July 23 to begin the selection process. To date, the Board has received 35 applications from highly qualified individuals so the committee has a great pool of candidates to choose from.

The process will begin with a review of resumes. The committee will be narrowing the field and selecting the candidates to be interviewed on July 28 and 29. For more information on the Principal Search, please visit the school web site.

On Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m., the Northwood School Board will hold a School District Meeting on the proposed teacher contract for the 2009-10 school year. As with the Annual School District Meeting, those registered Northwood voters in attendance at the meeting will vote on the proposed contract.

Information about the contract will be posted on the School Board section of the Northwood School web site.

Northwood Girl Scout Registration

Registration for Northwood girls in grades K-12 who wish to join Girl Scouts will be held on Thursday, August 6, from 3:00-6:30 p.m. at the Northwood Farmer’s Market located at the municipal parking lot at the junction of Rts. 4, 202, and 43. Northwood Girl Scouts will have a table set up at the market, so stop by and register early. If you would like more information or would like to register and are unable to make this signup time, please contact Beth Philbrick at 942-5417.

Eva Pollard

Northwood - Eva Pollard, 72, of First New Hampshire Highway, died July 20, 2009, at Concord Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Leonard and Eleanor Owen. She was a school teacher in Meredith, Hudson and Northwood.

She had lived in Northwood since 1960, previously living in Colebrook and Plymouth.
She was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Pittsfield.

She was married to Robert D. Pollard, who died in 1989.

The family includes a daughter, Kathleen Rydin of North Conway; a son, Russell J. Bedard of Somerset, Pa.; six grandchildren; two sisters, Rosalie B. Owen and Naida M. Owen, both of Colebrook; her stepmother, Mabel S. Owen of Colebrook;  a brother, Leon Corbett of Epsom; and nieces and grand-nieces.

A Memorial visitation was held Thursday, July 23, 2009 at the Perkins and Pollard Memorial Home, Pittsfield, followed by a memorial service in St. Stephen’s Church.

Burial will be at the family’s convenience in Pinegrove Cemetery, Northwood.