Northwood
resident, Stacie Beliveau was named to the Spring 2008 Dean’s List at
Newbury College in Brookline, MA.
Free stencils,
charms and stickers for schools, non-profits and church groups. Call Brenda
at Momenta, Rte. 4, in Northwood, NH, at 942-8100, ext. 306.
Robin and Rick Drown have scheduled their “all inclusive” vacation
to Hawaii for 10/26 - 11/3 of this year. “Robin’s Angels” would
like to thank everyone who has contributed so far and donations will
now be accepted through TD Banknorth c/o Robin Drown vacation fund
until September 30th. Also thank you to the Northwood Fire
Department and Johnson’s Diary Bar for their recent generous
contributions.
Northwood
Resident To Work For Peace Corps
Judy
Joyce, from Northwood, left on August 25th for Dominica, in the Eastern
Carribean, to work for the Peace Corps on Eco-tourism.
She will be gone for 27 months. This has been her dream since she was 16. There
will be three months of training and then Judy will be responsible for
developing and maintaining projects as needed. She is hoping family and friends
will visit and communicate via email. Contact her at
[email protected]
Jonathan Barker,
son of Judy Barker/Joyce, of Northwood, married Quincy Kleinfeller, from
Maryland, on July 5th at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Their
beautiful Christian ceremony was enjoyed by family members and a small group
of friends. Jonathan works at an ad production company in Portland, creating
film advertisements, and Quincy has just completed her cosmetology degree.
They live on Cape Elizabeth.
News from the
Northwood School Board
The Northwood
School Board would like to welcome everyone back to school! As we begin the
new school year, there are lots of interesting developments to report.
Teachers came back to school on August 26th to ready their classrooms and to
participate in a special 2-day workshop called The Skillful Teacher.
Participants in the teacher mentor program attended a special workshop on
August 25th where they were treated to the culinary delights of Ms. Asbell
and Mr. Darsney (in addition to grilling, our hardworking administrators
were also found scrubbing pots & pans in the kitchen.
The
Communications Committee met on August 25th. At this meeting, the committee
reviewed the communication changes in place for the new school year. These
include: regular news articles from the School Board and the School, mission
statement banners (now hanging in each lobby), School Board bulletin boards
(these boards will be located in each lobby and will include meeting
minutes, agendas, newly revised policies, and other important information),
and the Alert Now Notification Service (this service will allow us to send
parents phone and email messages in the event of an emergency, delay, or
cancellation). The committee is still working on the school’s new web site
and hopes to have the site on-line this fall.
Though the School Board did discuss raising the price of school lunches this
year, it was decided that we will NOT increase the price at this time. With
regard to food service, students and staff will notice many changes in the
cafeteria this year, including a new refrigerated salad cart and the Lunch
Time software program.
For more information, including the school calendar, September lunch menu,
and 2008-09 bus routes, visit the school web site at
www.northwood.k12.nh.us.
The School Board and the Board of Selectmen will hold their quarterly
meeting on September 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Agenda items will
include the town’s bulk energy purchase for the upcoming year, as well as
updates on the communication committee and the school/town emergency plan.
The School Board’s next meeting will be on September 15 in the school
library (the public is welcome). For more information, please visit the
School Board page of the school web site. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact Colleen Pingree, Northwood School Board Chair at
[email protected] or 942-5249.
A Busy Watershed
Association
The August Neighborhood Meeting of the Northwood Lake Watershed Association
was held at Camp Wah-Tut-Ca Boy ScoutCamp.
Andrea Tomlinson, Water Quality Director for the Association, gave a
presentation on “the Many Faces of Water Quality” stressing the lake’s
problem with E.coli in certain areas.
President Jim Vaillancourt spoke on the Watershed’s Five Year Plan.
Everything is on schedule, including the treatment of the lake for milfoil
in June.
The Watershed has openings available. Please contact us if any of these
volunteer positions interest you.
Treasurer (40 hours/year), Directors from Pine Point, Lake Shore Drive, Lake
Sites and, Sleepy Hollow (30 hours/year), Lake Host Co-Coordinator (25-35
Hours/year), Desktop Publisher for 2-3 newsletters per year (we provide
content), Lake Hosts (8+ hours/year), Neighborhood Host 2009 (June or Sept.)
(4 hours), Weed Watchers (3-8 hours/year).
Upcoming: A cleanup of the Epsom portion of the Northwood Lake bottom is
scheduled for early November after the water has been lowered. Volunteers
are needed. Perhaps your scout, church or school group will help.
Other Lake Associations in Northwood will be joining us for a yard sale on
October 4. We will pick up and store your “stuff”. Just contact us at
[email protected]
And - for many tornado photos, visit our Tornado Album at
www.northwoodlake.com.
Police Chief
D’Alessandro To Retire In October
Northwood Police Chief Michael D’Alessandro is retiring after 22 years with
the Northwood Police Department. Chief D’Alessandro started with the
department in September of 1986 as a part time officer. He attended New
Hampshire Police Standards & Training in the fall of 1986 to become a
certified part time officer. One year later he attended the police academy
to earn his full time officer certification. He was promoted to the position
of Sergeant in 1989, and was appointed Acting Chief of Police in 1990. He
was selected for the position of Chief of Police in 1991 and has served in
that capacity for the Town of Northwood since that time. His retirement will
begin on November 1, 2008, at which time he plans to pursue other interests.
During Chief D’Alessandro’s tenure, the department has seen many positive
changes, activities and instituting of new programs. The department has gone
from 2 full time officers to 6. The DARE program was enacted to reach
several age groups at Northwood Elementary School and many of the DARE
graduates are now young adults. A school resource officer has been added as
a permanent staff member at Coe-Brown Academy. The police department was
computerized in 1993 and there has been continual upgrading of equipment and
the cruiser fleet during Chief D’Alessandro’s leadership. A major change
occurred in recent years with the move of the department from its location
at the town hall to a new home on Rt. 4 when the former Post Office building
became available. The police department, along with help from the community,
contributed many volunteer hours to assist in the renovation of the new
police station. A three bay garage was later added to protect the cruisers
from the elements and keep them ready for service during the winter months.
The Northwood Police Commission, on behalf of the citizens of Northwood,
accepted the resignation of Chief D’Alessandro with regret, noting his many
years of dedicated and professional service to the town of Northwood and
wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
Lt. Glen Drolet has been promoted to the position of Northwood Police Chief
to begin Nov. 1. He has been with the department and worked under Chief
D’Alessandro for the past seven years.
1st Annual
Cupcake Contest - Nottingham Day 2008
September 20/Rain Date September 21
1. Cupcake entries welcome from Nottingham and surrounding town’s
residents.
2. Each entry shall be pre-registered before Sept 12, 2008. Upon arrival,
each cupcake entry shall receive a number to mask entrant’s identity
before/during/after judging.
3. Cupcake entry shall be submitted at event from 9:00-10:00 a.m. for
placement on provided tables.
4. Cupcake Contest located inside Elementary School cafeteria. Follow
the cupcake posters!
5. One entry per entrant. FREE OF CHARGE
6. Cupcake entry shall be made from scratch or a mix, and decorated by
entrant prior to arrival.
7. Cupcake entry shall consist of three decorated and arranged cupcakes on
entrant’s disposable platter.
8. Judging to begin at 10:30 a.m. Winners announced in cafeteria approx.
12:00 noon.
9. Entrants and guests are welcome to remain in cafeteria during judging.
Judges decisions are final.
10. After judging complete, remaining cupcakes (at least one from each
entrant) on display until 12:00 noon.
11. Prizes will be awarded in each entrant’s age category. If not present,
winners will be notified so they can pick up prize at Nottingham Recreation
Department, Community Center, 679-3435.
12. Cupcakes may be taken home by entrant no later than 12:30 p.m. After
12:30 p.m., remaining cupcakes may be sold for $1.00 each for Nottingham Day
fundraising.
Cupcake Entry Age Categories: Judging Criteria: Age 4 to 7, Cupcake Taste,
Texture (1-5 points); Age 8 to 13, Frosting Taste, Texture (1-5 points); Age
14 to 18, Decoration (1-5 points); Age 19 to 40, Presentation (1-5 points);
Age 41 to 59, Uniqueness (1-5 points); Age 60 to 100+.
BE UNIQUE *USE YOUR IMAGINATION * Wow the Judges !!!
Please mail or bring your name, address, age, and phone number to:
Nottingham Rec. Dept., PO Box 114, 139 Stage Road, Nottingham, NH 03290, by
September 12, 2008.
Nottingham Day
2008
Submitted By Lisa (Allen) Kennard
Everyone is invited to come celebrate Nottingham Day on Saturday, September
20, 2008, with a rain date of Sunday, September 21. Join townsfolk and
neighbors at the Nottingham School, on Route 152, with events from 9 a.m.
through 6 p.m. The vendors will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. so join us
for a day filled with fun for the whole family! In honor of the Nottingham
Day event, at approximately 11:00 a.m. the Nottingham and local fire
departments will parade from the community center and through the Nottingham
Day event. Come show your support for our brave firemen!
Nottingham Day kicks off with a Fun/Run/Walk beginning at 9 a.m. at the
school. The First Annual Cupcake Contest seeks entrants of all ages from
Nottingham and surrounding towns. Entries are free of charge and accepted
from 9-10:00 a.m., judged, and then prizes are awarded at 12 noon. Age
categories range from 4 to 100+.
Sponsor forms, register forms, & cupcake contest rules/info are available
online at:
http://www.nottingham-nh.gov/Pages/NottinghamNH_Recreation/forms/nottdayforms
A variety of games for all ages will be accompanied by great entertainment
throughout the day. Visit a petting zoo and challenge yourself on a climbing
wall. Other fun events include amusement rides, dunking booth, children’s
bike parade and lots more! Many local crafters, businesses, and
organizations will be selling crafts, food, and handing out information.
Contact the Rec. Dept. if you would like to participate.
Scheduled to
perform are talented Nottingham residents Tom Hall at 11 a.m. as well as Peg
and Cheryl at 1 p.m. and Carol Coronis at 4 p.m. Help support the future of
Nottingham Day by taking chances on a popular Nintendo Wii hardware/software
system to be raffled near the end of the festivities. Or bid at the silent
auction - donated auction items continue to be accepted in the Recreation
Department office.
From 4 to 6 p.m., the Nottingham Congregational Church will host a chicken
BBQ supper. Available around town and at church functions, tickets may be
pre-purchased for a lower price. Come join neighbors and friends at the
delicious finale of Nottingham Day.
Volunteers to help organize and oversee some of the day’s activities are
welcome.
For more information call the Nottingham Recreation Dept at 679-3435.
Note: For safety reasons, no bicycles are allowed on site (except during the
bike parade).