The Northwood
School eighth grade class is holding a Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday,
February 11 at the school cafeteria from 5-7 p.m. Take a night off from
cooking, enjoy a delicious meal and support the youth. All are welcome to
attend. Snow date is Feb. 12.
The Northwood Crankpullers Snowmobile Club held their Annual Radar
Run on Jenness Pond and their Dinner Dance at Lake Shore Farm on
Saturday, January 31, 2009.
Attendance was high at both events and a great time was had by all.
Awards were presented at the Dinner, including plaques to Marcia Tasker for
24 years as Past Secretary and President and to Peggy Baker for serving as
Past Treasurer for 30 years.
Thank you to everyone for your support, especially the sponsors and
landowners!
Reminder
Saddleback Mountain Lions Club Breakfast
Treat yourself to a delicious Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 15th at
Chadbourn’s Restaurant on Route 4 in Northwood between the hours of 8 a.m.
and 12 nhoon and help support the Saddleback Mountain Lions Club.
All proceeds benefit this worthwhile organization which helps the blind,
handicapped and needy in the towns of Northwood, Deerfield, Barrington,
Strafford, Nottingham, and Lee.
Hope to see you there!
CORRECTION
Northwood School Honor Roll
Grade 5
Honors: Janais Axelrod, Nicole Beaupre, Michaela Cirillo, Julia Cormier,
Bailey Docko, Wyatt Jozokos, Elisabeth Long, Grace Mele, William
Ohrenberger, Billie Pingree, Carter Rollins, Julie Souryavong.
Letter to the Editor
Hello Northwood residents. My name is Bob Holden and I am pleased to
announce my candidacy for Selectman. My wife, Susan, and I reside at 15
North Lane. We have 2 children, Christopher and his significant other, Tobi.
I also currently have the privilege of serving on your Budget Committee, as
Vice-Chair. I enjoy working for the residents of Northwood and have made
some terrific friends during the process. I must admit however, I may be
known by my Budget Committee peers, as the Budget Committee skinflint. I am
very concerned about the economy this year and the impact it will have on
the taxpayers of Northwood. I believe a “business as usual budget.” this
year is going to make it more difficult for taxpayers, when the tax bills
are printed in November.
I am currently employed as the Chief Financial Officer of Hampshire Fire
Protection in Londonderry. Daily I work with budgets the size of the current
Town or School budgets and I believe my experience would be an asset to the
Town I love. The current economic conditions require everyone involved in
managing money, personal or public, to change the way they decide to spend
the funds. I have the ability and commitment, to think outside the box, to
accomplish these goals.
I will be discussing my ideas more specifically as the budget process nears
the March meetings, however I would be very interested in hearing your
thoughts and concerns. My email address is
[email protected] or I can be reached on my cell phone at
603-714-8432. Thank-you.
Robert Holden
Northwood
Library News
Graveyard Pancakes
Tuesday, February 24, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 9 And Up
Nobody Owens, known to his friends as Bod, is a normal boy.
He would be completely normal if he didn’t live in a sprawling graveyard,
being raised and educated by ghosts, with a solitary guardian who belongs to
neither the world of the living nor of the dead.
There are dangers and adventures in the graveyard for a boy - an ancient
Indigo Man beneath the hill, a gateway to a desert leading to an abandoned
city of ghouls, the strange and terrible menace of the Sleer.
But if Bod leaves the graveyard, then he will come under attack from the man
Jack - who has already killed Bod’s family. . . .
Join us at the Chesley Memorial Library, on Tuesday, February 24 (National
Pancake Day), as we discuss the 2009 Newbury Award Winner The Graveyard Book
by Neil Gamain over pancakes and juice. Registration is required and
participation is limited to 8. Books are available at the library now! We
hope to see you there!
February Programs at
the Chesley Memorial Library:
The Chesley Memorial Library will be offering several types of Youth
Programs during the month of February. For details on all of these programs,
please visit the library, the library’s website, or give us a call at
942-5472!
Valentine’s Day - February 14, 11:00 a.m. - Celebrate with us at the library
as we make some fabulous valentines. Registration required.
Mardi Gras Party - February 23. Registration required, more information
coming soon.
Bedtime Bookworms - February 25, 6:00 p.m. Registration required.
Pizza at the library - February 26. Registration required, more information
coming soon.
Game Night - February 26, 5:00-7:30 p.m. Come to the library and play your
favorite board games.
Saturday Stories - February 28, 10:00 a.m. Join us as Youth Librarian,
Danielle reads some of her favorite stories.
Northwood/Nottingham Book Discussion Groups:
Afternoons or evenings, the choice is yours! The Northwood/Nottingham
Evening Book Discussion Group will meet at the Chesley Memorial Library on
Tuesday, February 24, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss “Rebecca” by Daphne du
Maurier.
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group will meet at the Chesley Memorial
Library on Thursday, March 5, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss “The Red Tent” by
Anita Diamant. New members are welcome in both groups.
Please call the library at 942-5472 for more information.
Northwood
Recreation Update
The Northwood Recreation Department is planning activities designed to beat
the winter blues during the February school vacation week. On Monday,
February 23rd, all are welcome to participate in Candy Bar Bingo from
10:00-11:00 AM at the Community Hall (135 Main St.)
Open Gym will be available at the Elementary School from 10:00 – noon on
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The cost for Candy Bar Bingo and Open Gym is
free.
On Wednesday the 25th, travel to Cooper Hill Pizzeria to Make-Your-Own-Pizza
from 11:00 – 1:00. The cost is $6.50 per pizza.
On Friday evening, we will be meeting at Pat’s Peak to enjoy an evening of
tubing. The cost is $14 per person. Parents are asked to accompany children
during all activities. Register by February 20th to participate in all
Vacation Week Programs. Registration forms can be obtained at the Town Hall
or printed from the Town of Northwood’s web site,
www.town.northwood.nh.us. Return registration forms with payment to the
Recreation Department at the Northwood Town Hall.
Please call 942-5586 x209 with questions.
News from the
Northwood School Board
4 Feb 2009
At the Northwood School Board on February 2, entertainment was provided by
Music Teacher Susan Gokey and student musicians, Ashley Calef, Lexie Buiel,
Austin Leith, and Nicole Beaupre. After a delightful musical presentation,
the board discussed a variety of issues including ball field repair, the
Student Activity Fund, and Finance Administrator & School District Treasurer
job descriptions.
Mr. Demko reviewed this year’s warrant articles and the Budget Committee’s
votes with respect to each article. Board Chair Colleen Pingree explained
that once the Budget Committee has voted on the proposed teacher contract,
the warrant and the proposed budget will be made available for download on
the School Board Page of the school web site.
The Board discussed plans for the School Disctrict Meeting on March 7 and
agreed to set up a special work session to coordinate the details. Ms.
Pingree explained that she has already confirmed that the 8th grade will be
helping with this year’s meeting. 8th grade students and parents will be
providing baby-sitting services; there will be no charge, but donations for
the 8th grade class trip will be gratefully accepted. The board agreed that
food and drinks will be permitted in the gym for this year’s meeting; the
8th grade will sell coffee, breakfast foods, and snacks at the back of the
room.
The Board also discussed attendance. Ms. Pingree reminded the Board that
last year’s $256,000 budget cut was made by approximately 68 people with a
total voter attendance of approximately 120. The Board agreed that
attendance will be critical to passing this year’s budget. Ms. Pingree
explained that the Communications Committee will be helping to distribute
information to town residents thru the web site, email, and news articles.
For more information, please visit the School Board page of the web site (www.northwood.k12.nh.us)
or contact Colleen Pingree (942-5249;
[email protected]).
Northwood School
8th Grade Fundraiser
The Northwood School 8th graders are trying to raise money for their end of
the year trip and semi-formal dance. The 8th grade girls and boys on the
Northwood School Basketball teams will be playing a basketball game against
the Northwood School faculty members. They will be cheered on by
cheerleaders from the 8th grade class as well as the Northwood School
Faculty. They will be playing on Monday February 16th at 3pm. The cost is
$3.00 for adults, $2.00 for students and children under 5 are free. Come
Hoop it up at Northwood School.