Rev. Augustine Kelly, O.S.B., Dean of Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH, announced that Spencer M. Aube, a Criminal Justice major, was named to the Dean’s List for the second semester.

Aube, a resident of Northwood, is a member of the class of 2014.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must compile a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

Major Fundraiser Campaign For Northwood Libraries

The Friends of the Northwood Libraries kicked off a major new fundraising campaign at the recent Humor and Harmony event held at the Masonic Hall in Northwood.  The Friends wish to extend their sincere gratitude to local artists who donated their time and talents on the Friends’ behalf: Cordwood, Becky Rule, and Sign Spectrum.  You might say it’s a sign of things to come!

Cordwood brought their tremendous musical talent to provide toe-tapping tunes.  Becky struck her true notes with her sidesplitting and humorous stories of New England life and together they announced the goal of raising the funds to have a permanent sign created and placed outside the front of the Chesley Memorial Library.

Sign Spectrum has donated their well-known artistic skills to provide a detailed sketch of the planned sign, which is on display at the Library.  They have also donated a limited number of signed prints of the Library.  These will be given to anyone donating $100 or more for the sign campaign.

There are only 25, so stop in soon to pick up one for your home.  The same design has been placed on puzzles, which were done by Piece Time Puzzles and  are available for only $20, and note cards, which are available for only $10 per pack.  Drop by the Library soon to see the sketch of the planned sign and to pick up an image of the Library to take home.  Join the Friends for their next meeting at the Chesley Memorial Library on Tuesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome!

State Issues

Cyanobacteria Lake Warning for Jenness Pond, Northwood

An elevated cyanobacteria cell concentration has been measured in Jenness Pond, Northwood.  Samples revealed that the state standard of 50% or greater of the total cells from the bloom were identified as cyanobacteria.  As a result, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) has issued a cyanobacteria lake warning for those who recreate on Jenness Pond.  The current bloom is variable with some lake portions free of elevated cell conditions while other areas have small blue-green clouds in the water.  Recent sightings report congregations of the blue-green clouds within both First and Loon Cove.  Please continue to monitor your individual shoreline for changing conditions

This warning is not based on a toxin evaluation and is intended as a precautionary measure for short term exposure.  DES advises lake users to avoid contact with the water in areas experiencing elevated cyanobacteria cell conditions typically where lake water has a blue-green surface scum, clouds or flecks.  DES also advises pet owners to keep their pets out of any waters that have these conditions.

DES routinely monitors public beaches and public waters of the state for cyanobacteria. Once a cyanobacteria lake warning has been issued, DES returns to affected water bodies on a weekly basis until the cyanobacteria standards are again met. Cyanobacteria are natural components of water bodies worldwide, but blooms and surface scums may form when excess phosphorus is available to the water.  Some cyanobacteria produce toxins that are stored within the cells but released upon cell death.  Toxins can cause both acute and chronic health effects that range in severity.  Acute health effects include irritation of skin and mucous membranes, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.  Chronic effects include liver and central nervous system damage.

The June 8, 2011 warning will remain in effect until additional samples reveal cyanobacteria levels have diminished.

Visit the DES Beach Program website for photos and more information about cyanobacteria at http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wmb/beaches/index.htm
Updates on advisories and warnings may be obtained at http://www2.des.state.nh.us/Advisories/Beaches/

Follow the Beaches twitter feed:  http://twitter.com/NHDES_Beaches

If you notice anything resembling cyanobacteria, please refrain from wading, swimming, or drinking the water.  Keep all pets out of the water and contact DES immediately. Please call DES to report a cyanobacteria bloom at (603)419-9229

Open House At The Northwood Farmers Market

On Thursday, June 16th, the Northwood Farmers Market will be celebrating the 2011 season with an open house from 3 - 6:30 pm at the corner of Routes 4 and 202/9 in Northwood.  Join us for music by singer/songwriter Seth Murley, a Reiki demonstration and face painting for the kids. 

To end your day perfectly, take home a pulled pork dinner from Amelia Mae’s, with that famous barbecue sauce, home-made baked beans and coleslaw, all for $7.00.  Our wonderful group of vendors will be offering their wares as usual, so come celebrate summer with us!

Strawberry Festival In Northwood June 25

That “berry-sweet” time of year is just around the corner, so mark your calendars for the annual Strawberry Festival at Northwood Congregational Church, Route 4 in Northwood on June 25 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. 

Enjoy a hearty breakfast full of (you guessed it) strawberries, and everything else to complement your pancakes, sausage and real maple syrup.  If you don’t quite make it for breakfast, never fear, grilled hotdogs, hamburgers served with fresh potato salad and other tasty lunch fare will be available from 11 am to 2 pm.  Strawberry smoothies, strawberries dipped in chocolate and mouth-watering homemade strawberry shortcakes piled with whipped cream and ice cream will be served up all day long.

Feast your eyes on strawberry pies and other baked goodies hand-made in the kitchens of the locals chefs of the church.  Plenty of quarts picked locally, will be for sale to take home for your own baking and canning. Let us do your pickin’ and don’t forget to stock up!

So save the date, June 25th.  Come browse under the big tent for treasures that you just can’t leave without at the yard sale.  Kids activities too!

For more details, call Pam English at 942-8501, or email her at [email protected].