Northwood Congregational Church will host a town-wide Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00 pm on March 9th.  The church is located on Rt.4 just east of Coe-Brown Northwood Academy.  All are welcome; please join us during this Lenten season.

Letter

Driving around on errands, shopping, attending gatherings of my fellow NH citizens, I find myself looking at people and wondering if they even know what is going on in their state capital since the election in November.  I wonder if they voted, and if they did, are they getting what they wanted?

I went to the NH House website recently and looked at the list of bills introduced in this session.  It’s a long list.  I had been told that voters were looking for more jobs and a better NH economy.  There are 673 Legislative Service Requests on that list.  I tried to find something that seemed to be helping create jobs or improve the economy.

I did find a bill asking for an army for NH, I guess that’s jobs.  I found a number of education bills that move us backwards into litigation country again, I suppose that will keep some lawyers and courts busy, although I am not sure the courts are going to be allowed to have their say, since our legislature is apparently going to take over the judiciary.  But how many teachers will lose their jobs?

It’s puzzling.  Maybe the bills to let us carry guns everywhere?  Can we bring back Smith & Wesson (used to be Thompson Center Arms) to Rochester?  Then there is repealing the state’s authority to license hair-dressers and other occupations.  We’ll all be able to set up shop, no training required!

Not exactly what I expected.  How about you?

Lucy Edwards
Northwood

Benefit Dinner At Coe Brown Northwood Academy

All proceeds from the benefit dinner will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. and is sponsored by Mikael Stroberg’s Senior Project.

• Cost:  $10.00
• Date: March 11, 2011
• Time:  2 sittings 5:30 and 7:30 PM
• Where: Coe Brown Northwood Academy

Appetizers: Crème of Butternut Soup, Sausage Crostini. 

Choice of entrée: Chicken Cordon Blue, Meat Ravioli in tarragon crème sauce, or Pumpkin and Romano dumplings in butter sauce (vegetarian).

Desserts: Lemon Raspberry Cake, Black Forest Cake, or Strawberry Cannoli.

Please purchase tickets at the main office at CBNA, 1-603-942-5531 x 141. To make reservations, email [email protected] or call 1-603-834-0807.  Please provide your entrée choice.  Checks can be made out to National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

Who is Aldo Leopold?

Aldo Leopold  is considered the father of wildlife ecology.  His collection of essays, “A Sand County Almanac” is one of the most respected books about the environment ever published, and Leopold has come to be regarded by many as the most influential conservation thinker of the twentieth century.

Join neighbors and friends on April 1st at the Northwood Community Hall, 135 Main Street, for an evening to learn how Leopold’s legacy continues to inform and inspire us to see the natural world “as a community to which we belong.”

 
A potluck supper starts at 5:30 pm.  Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting.   Then sit back and enjoy “An Introduction to Aldo Leopold” presented by Dr. Tom Lee, UNH Associate Professor of Forest Ecology, followed by readings and slides from “A Sand County Almanac.” 

For more information, contact Carl Wallman at [email protected] or 435-5209.

Sponsored by: NALMC, Bear-Paw Regional Greenways, Friends of Northwood Meadows State Park, Northwood Conservation Commission.

Lions Outing For The Blind

The Saddleback Mountain Lions Club kept their long standing tradition of conducting an “Outing for the Blind” in Northwood. The event is held annually in the month of February and provides an opportunity for New Hampshire’s sight impaired and blind to get out in the country, have a nice meal and enjoy specific winter activities geared to their special needs.  This year the attendees enjoyed a delicious luncheon at the Northwood Congregational Church. Saddleback Lions Club volunteers were on hand throughout the day to assist when needed and to make the day one to remember.

On Friday, February 4, Saddleback Mountain Lions Club once again hosted its annual “winter” outing for the sight impaired of New Hampshire.  This year it was at the Northwood Congregational Church on Route 4 next to Coe Brown Academy on Harvey Lake.

The luncheon consisting of spaghetti with meatballs/sausage, tossed salad and rolls was prepared by Lions Dave Linden and Bill and Judy Lounsbury, ably assisted by two volunteer chefs, Shane Glesko and Wendy Cook.  Lion Christine Burke arrived mid-morning and was a welcome addition to the team.

We could not have accomplished this event without the help of many volunteers and would like to thank the following students from Coe Brown Academy for their assistance: Maria Cabral, Bridget Carpenter, Maureen Evans, Sarah Guyette, Erin Powers, Ryan Seymore, Felicia Stewart, Mikael Strobert, Brooke Wheeler and parent chaperone, Mrs. Kim Cabral.

Ms. Roberta Mungeon and  her culinary students graciously provided a delicious dessert of pineapple upside down cake and gingerbread served with “real” whipped cream…. a real treat enjoyed by all.  We would also like to thank the Epsom Dunkin’ Donut folks and Lion Bob Chadbourn for providing the mid-morning snacks which brought many a smile to those who may have missed breakfast.

 
Our event would not have been a success without our local Boy Scouts from Troop 312. Those that were in attendance included: Nick Halka, Tyler Doiron who brought his sister, Sarah and scout leader Moe Doiron who all assisted with the ice fishing event along with Bill Lounsbury who provided the necessary equipment. A big round of applause for Mike Kostiew who tirelessly gave snowmobile rides….a great opportunity to enjoy winter at its best!    Student volunteers helped by escorting the blind to the various winter events and filled in as wait staff during the luncheon.

Our guests travelled from all parts of the granite state to enjoy a fun-filled day.  Once again, thanks to all who helped to “make a difference” for those who truly appreciated a wonderful “winter outing”.

Northwood Crankpullers

Hello from the Northwood Crankpullers. We hope everyone is enjoying this long, snowy winter!!

The guys have been very busy this month with races.  We would like to thank all who participated in our 2nd Vintage Race at Lake Shore Farm, and the Vintage Race held at Rockingham Park in Salem.  We hope attendees and participants enjoyed themselves.

We would like to say a special thank you to our members Don M. and Jeff M. for visiting the local Boy Scouts and discussing snowmobile safety. And of course, the guys also learned how to build their own snow cave just in case…everyone had fun!!

 
It’s been a great year for snowmobiling but please observe our signs on the trails.  We respect the landowners and constantly try to maintain a good relationship with them. Please do the same. 

We are always looking for new members and our meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the Lake Shore Farm in Northwood.  As always check out our website www.northwoodcrankpullers.com for any information.

CBNA Alumni Association

Please join us at our next meeting on Thursday, March 10th at 6:30 pm in the guidance conference area in the main building at Coe Brown. We always welcome new faces at our meetings.

We will be selling CBNA puzzles at the Northwood Town meeting as our fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit both the Association’s Scholarship and Operating funds and the Academy’s Annual Campaign. There are two designs to choose from, one historic and one present day. The puzzles are $20 for one or $35 a set (one of each design). Please be sure to stop by and visit us.

Chesley Memorial Library

The Chesley Memorial Library staff and trustees would like to thank the Friends of the Library and Lord Carpentry LLC for the new bookshelves at the library.  The shelves upstairs in the adult section were extremely crowded and it was becoming increasingly difficult to put books away or to find space for new books.  Once again, it was the Friends to the rescue!  They worked with the trustees and decided to add several new sections of bookshelves.  The Friends sought estimates for the bookshelves, but needed to look no further after local residents Mark and Kit Lord offered to build the bookshelves without charging for their labor.  The Lords only charged the Friends for the cost of the supplies.  A good book is a good friend, but it is also nice to have a little help from “Friends” in other places!

Coe Brown Northwood Academy 80s Reunion Classes 1985 - 1990 Invited!

• Saturday, May 14, 2011.
• 6:00 pm - Midnight
• The Highlander Inn, Manchester, NH (near the airport).
• RSVP by April 15, 2011.
• Tickets are $60 per person (payment accepted by check or paypal).

Please join us for an evening of 80s music, dancing, gourmet dinner and cash bar.  Dress is business casual. This reunion covers 6 classes and over 350 alumni. Seating is limited so please respond quickly! Blocks of rooms are available at The Highlander Inn at discounted rates.

For more information and payment details, please contact Julie Smith Clarke ‘89 at [email protected] or call 702-467-5102 or 603-942-8283.

George Edward Reese, Sr.

George “Ted” E. Reese, Sr., 91, passed away March 2, 2011. He was the son of Charles E. and Lillian Soutiere Reese.

Ted lived in Northwood, NH with his wife, Phyllis Knox Reese in a home on Pleasant Lake. A 1938 graduate of Coe Brown Northwood Academy, he went on to technical schools in the east to fulfill his budding passion for fixing machinery. He was a veteran of World War II serving in both the Navy and Air Force Reserves. He was an Air Force Technical Sergeant and an Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class USN-1 of the US Navy. During his life, he served in the Civil Air Patrol. He also worked as a mechanic at Ferns Flying Service of Concord, was  the head of the sheet metal department at North East Electronics, Concord, NH and retired from Wilcom of Belmont.

Ted was always community oriented, having served as a member of the Cemetery Trustees of the town of Northwood and as a volunteer EMT for twenty-three years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and belonged to the 90 F&AM Morrison Lodge for sixty-eight years, where he was past Master and Treasurer. He received the General Sullivan Award during that time.

He loved the outdoors, travel and always had a funny story to share. You could find him either tinkering in his barn or swimming in Pleasant Lake and enjoying the sun and the company of family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 64 years, Phyllis Knox Reese; his three children, Roberta Reese Mongeon; Rev. George E. Reese, Jr. and his wife Karen, of Epsom, NH and Charles K. Reese and his wife, Nancy of Deerfield, NH. He leaves six grandchildren, Joel Dail and his wife, Meggin, of Epsom, NH; Brett Mongeon Gagnon and her husband Jason of Dover, NH; Ian and Sean Reese of Epsom, NH and Tyler and Cooper Reese of Deerfield, NH; as well as three great-grandsons, Earnhardt and Carson Dail of Epsom, NH and Brannock Gagnon of Dover, NH.

Per his wishes there will be private graveside services held in the spring. Donations in his memory may be made to the Morrison Masonic Lodge of Northwood; Morrison Lodge F&AM, 158 First NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261 or to The Northwood Fire-Rescue c/o Northwood Town Hall, 499 First NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261.