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Northwood NH News
January 28, 2009
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Filing period
ends Friday, January 30 at 5 pm for those choosing to have their name on the
official ballot for open town and school elected positions. There are a
variety of positions and lengths of term for the eighteen positions that
will appear on the March ballot. Any legal resident of Northwood can state
their interest for an open seat, except for the position of police
commissioner, which has a residency requirement of three years preceding the
election. In order for your name to appear on the ballot you will need to
contact either Town Clerk Judy Pease (942-5586 x 201) during her regular
office hours at the town hall or School District Clerk Penny Hampl at
234-8609 for an appointment. A complete list of open positions is available
at the office of the town clerk and school district clerk. There is a $1.
filing fee for positions with compensation.
Lions Club
Members Provide Service To The Community
King Lion Judith Lounsbury of the Saddleback Mountain Lions Club wishes to
thank you for supporting our used ink jet & cell phone recycling project.
During the last three years, we have earned over $500.00 for our charity
fund that helps provide eyeglasses and hearing aids for needy people in our
service area. Our collection boxes are located at the Northwood Post Office
and Hannaford Supermarket. If your business would like to have a collection
box, you may call Ellis at 767-9313 and he will deliver one. Lions members
thank everyone who recycled and also helped our environment. You are truly
helping Lions make a difference in our community.”
Saddleback Mountain will host the thirty-fourth Winter Outing for the sight
impaired at Lake Shore Farm on Wednesday February 4 at 9:00 AM.
The Saddleback Mountain Lions Club has 18 members and meets on the second &
fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Chadbourn’s Restaurant. We eat at 6:15 and
socialize before the meeting. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who
identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those
needs. For more information or to get involved with Saddleback Mountain
Lions Club, please contact King Lion Judy at 942-5511.
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization
with nearly 1.35 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in 200
countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs
have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to
community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more
information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at
www.lionsclubs.org.
Else Cilley
Chapter D.A.R.
Reid Thibeault of
CBNA and Bridgette Beagan of Oyster River were recently named DAR Good
Citizens by the Else Cilley Chapter DAR. Chair Katherine Fernald did the
honors. Also attending was Chapter Regent Jan Gilman.
Good Citizens Reid Thibeault of Coe-Brown Northwood Academy and Bridgette
Beagan of Oyster River High School were honored at the last meeting of the
Else Cilley Chapter D.A.R. They each received a certificate, a pin, and a
check, from Chairman Katherine Fernald.
Reid arrived for the Pot Luck Luncheon and Award Ceremony on his skateboard,
after coming about 5 miles through fog and on wet roads to get to the
Northwood Congregational Church where the meeting was being held. His
mother, Anne Thibeault, was able to come a little later.
Bridgette arrived in a more conventional manner, with her parents, Michael
and Wendy Beagan.
The Hostesses were Deb Stevens, Jean Lane, Susan Masison, and Betsy Colburn,
but all members were involved with the Pot Luck.
Farming In The
West Indies
By Judy Joyce
I thought I’d share some farming experience with the folks back home,
especially since they’d probably love to be in the moist, warm dirt right
about now!
I have nearly completed my three month integration period for the Peace
Corps in Dominica, West Indies. This period is a time to settle in, meet the
neighbors, get familiar with people, activities, culture and experience all
you can before diving into real work. I dove in head first and can’t
possibly add any more to my agenda! I’ve been working in the primary school,
involved with the churches, aiding development of our Eco sites (nearly got
sucked out to sea in a rip current!), sharing cooking and life skills with
neighbors, applied for a grant for a disaster shelter and got certified in
the newly formed Organic Farming Organization.
Today our farm group cleared a new garden site and will be planting
vegetables from seeds donated by High Mowing in Vermont.
We use cutlasses to chop the long vegetation that covers the soil. The
blades need to be frequently sharpened. Everything grows fast in a rain
forest! We made huge piles of weeds within a couple of hours.
Breaks consisted of drinking coconut water and munching on freshly picked
grapefruits and sugarcane.
Bananas were once the primary source of income for our area of St. David in
the southeast of the island. In 1979, hurricane David hit, causing major
damage to the plantations and homes. This area has been struggling ever
since trying to rebuild and replace the income it lost. Eco Tourism is an
industry that the government hopes will develop new jobs and raise revenue.
“Eco”, in the Caribbean, has a different meaning than what I had originally
thought. It refers to historical and cultural activities, natural plants and
animals and nature sites in the rain forest and beaches. Gardens and
businesses that manufacture plant/animal products are also Eco.
Many of the farmers in the Caribbean use chemical fertilizers and pesticides
for crops. As awareness of the problems associated with traditional
techniques becomes more known, organic farming is being encouraged.
We are also developing “Eco” organic sites.
I have received several letters from the Sun’s readers after the last story
printed about my Peace Corps training. I appreciate hearing from you. Please
continue to email me or write.
My email: [email protected] and address: Judy Joyce, US Peace
Corps, PO Box 357, Roseau, Dominica, West Indies
Thank you!
Coe-Brown
Students Receive Statewide Recognition In
The Scholastic Art Awards Of New Hampshire
The CBNA Art Department is pleased to announce that the following students
received recognition in The 2009 Scholastic Art Awards of New Hampshire
Competition administered by The New Hampshire Art Educators’ Association - A
Regional Affiliate of the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Inc. Nearly
700 pieces of Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention Award winning works
are on display through Sunday, February 8th at the Stockbridge Theater on
the campus of Pinkerton Academy in Derry. The exhibition is open to the
public Mon. -Fri. 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 PM to
3:00 PM. An awards reception will take place in the theater on Sunday,
February 8th. Students in grades 7-9 will be honored at a ceremony beginning
at 11:00 AM, followed by grades 10-12 at Noon. The exhibition will close at
1 PM.
Coe-Brown student recipients are as follows:
Barrington: Justin Loy (11), Honorable Mention Award - Mixed Media, Title:
Crimson Subterfuge; Dylan O’Ceallaigh, Honorable Mention Award - Computer
Art, Title: Mac Character Design.
Center Strafford: Adriane Moreno, Gold Key Award - Photography-Analog,
Title: Wearing the Face that she Keeps in a Jar.
Deerfield: Renae Zwick, Gold Key Award - Drawing Title: Lonely Beachcomber.
Northwood: John Jarvis (10), Gold Key Award - Drawing, Title: Silkadope;
Ivy Gooch (12), Silver Key Award - Drawing, Title: Twisted, Gold Key Award
- Art Portfolio;Gabrielle Phaneuf (12), Gold Key Award - Drawing, Title:
Don’t Tell; Alyssa Pittera (11),Gold Key Award - Painting, Title: Blooming
Rocker; Jacanna Sourisak (11), Gold Key Award - Drawing, Title: A Light
for Someone.
Nottingham: Chelsey Bell, Silver Key Award - Photography, Title:
Reflection of Self Image; Krystal Costa, Gold Key Award - Title: Dysphoria.
Strafford: Lucy Sutton (12), Gold Key Award - Photography - Digital, Title:
Ma Soeur avec mon Umbrella, Silver Key Award - Photography-Analog, Title:
Under the Archway, Silver Key Award - Photography Portfolio; Aidan Cechetti,
(12), Silver Key Award - Drawing, Title: …Ought to be Fishing; Anthony
Craven (10), Honorable Mention Award - Printmaking, Title: A Variety of
Block Cut Linoleum Prints; Beca Davis (12), Silver Key - Drawing, Title:
Aiden; Leigh Iber (12), Honorable Mention Award - Drawing, Title:
Skeptical.
During the business part of the meeting, the outlines for the next year’s
programs were given.
Christmas presents for the V.A. Hospital were collected, and money for phone
cards to be sent to Landstuhl, Germany to the hospital there.
The meeting was adjourned with good wishes for the year ahead.
The next meeting will be held in April, 2009.
Fireside Story
Swap at Chadbourn’s
Bob Chadbourn
tells Becky Rule a whopper as they warm up for the Fireside Story Swap.
Got stories? Saturday, February 7, 6:30-8:00, we’ll be swapping yarns,
spinning lies, weaving tales, telling a few jokes, and laughing - a lot.
MC’d by local storyteller Rebecca Rule and hosted by raconteur restauranteur
Bobby Chadbourn, everybody’s welcome to pipe up, pipe down, or just sit and
listen. Break up the long winter by joining in on this free community event.
If it’s snowing hard or the roads ice up, we’ll postpone. Otherwise, see you
at Chad’s. Bring your recollections, your sense of humor, and your friends.
For more information or to reserve a seat, call 942-9203.
Coe-Brown FCCLA
Students Attend National Leadership Conference
From left: CBNA
FCCLA President, Kristina Joy; Vice-President, Stephanie Champney; and
Secretary, Ashley Raczka.
On November 14, 2008, three Coe-Brown Northwood Academy Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America members, accompanied by their advisor Mrs.
Roberta. L. Mongeon, traveled to Providence, RI, for a National Cluster
Meeting. FCCLA President Kristina Joy, Vice-President Stephanie Champney and
Secretary Ashley Raczka attended the “Motivation in Motion” general sessions
featuring nationally recognized speakers such as Julie Carrier, a former
Miss Virginia USA and Emmy nominated TV show host. The meeting also
featured breakout sessions with topics such as “Feed the Children, the
Language of Leadership”, and “Professionalism for Dummies”. These FCCLA
officers look forward to planning productive and enjoyable activities for
their members throughout the rest of the year.
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Obituaries
Robert Allyn
Johnson
Robert Allyn Johnson, 92, of Northwood Narrows died at his beloved farm on
Ye Olde Canterbury Road on January 21, 2009.
“Bob” was born on March 23, 1916 in Malden, MA where he resided during his
preschool years in conjunction with his father’s work for the B&M Railroad.
He was the son of Ralph and Rena (Harrington) Johnson.
He attended grade school in Pittsfield and Northwood and was a member of the
Coe’s Academy (now Coe-Brown Northwood Academy) Class of 1935.
In 1938 he was elected to the first of 30 consecutive 2 year terms as
Northwood’s Town Moderator, stepping down in 1998 after 60 years. He also
served as School District Moderator during that period for nearly 40 years.
In 1941 Bob began the first of what would be 33 years representing Northwood
(and also Candia, Deerfield and Nottingham from 2003-2007) in the
Legislature, serving in the NH House from 1941-50 and 1984-2007. Committees
he served on during his time in the House included Judiciary, Executive
Departments and Administration, which he chaired in 1949-50 and more
recently Appropriations, later renamed Finance from 1984-2006.
He also served the community as a Trustee of Coe-Brown Northwood Academy
beginning in 1947 and for the next 36 years, chairing the Board from
1969-1983. Mr. Johnson served briefly in the armed forces, volunteering for
the Army in 1946 and completing Basic Training at the Aberdeen Proving
Grounds in Maryland. He said little about his military service and shunned
any recognition, as he believed the sacrifice of so many others was so much
greater.
Bob helped support his family during his school days and afterward working
primarily at Giles and Son store in Northwood Narrows. He also held a second
job during these years that included working as an auto mechanic at
Pelissier’s Garage in Pittsfield and at Sherman’s Garage in Northwood
Narrows. In February, 1950 he began work as Director of Parole for the NH
Adult Parole Board, where he remained until his retirement in December,
1983.
He was predeceased by his older sister, Edna H. (Johnson) Chisholm, in 2000.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years, Jeanne E. (LeCompte)
Johnson and their three sons, Robert, II, his wife Carrie and their three
children, Colt, Eli and Mabel of Pittsfield, son James of Northwood and son
William, his wife Sandra and their children, Kayla, Brady and Leighelle of
Northwood. To his grandchildren he was known as “Pepere”.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert A. Johnson Memorial
Fund at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, January 31 at 2:00
p.m. at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, Gerrish Gym, on Route 4 in Northwood.
John Batchelder
John M. Batchelder, 93, of Tasker Shore died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at
Epsom Healthcare Center.
He was born in Hartford, Conn., son of the late Arthur M. and Helen
(Morrison) Batchelder.
He was a graduate of North Chelmsford High School in North Chelmsford, Mass.
Mr. Batchelder was a master sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving during World
War II. After the service, he worked as an air controller for the FAA for 28
years, retiring in 1972. He is a life member of the American Legion and the
Benevolent Protective Order of Elk.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Maynard) Batchelder; one daughter,
Diane O’neil of Canterbury; three sons, Howard Batchelder of Port Charlotte,
Fla., John Batchelder Jr. of Canterbury and Douglas Friend of Palm Harbor,
Fla.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by one daughter, Jennifer Batchelder; and two brothers.
Funeral services were held Tuesday January 27 in the Chapel of the Waters
Funeral Home, 50 S. Main St., Concord.
Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made to the St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept.
142, Memphis, Tenn., 38148.
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