Reminder
On June
7th, Deerfield Leathers will celebrate its 18th year in business
with a Customer Appreciation Day, our 5th Wild Ride Social event.
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. we will grill and bake bison, moose and
venison. Also roast turkey, pulled pork, baked beans, eggplant and
lasagna dishes will adorn our table - ALL homemade! Smoked
black-fish, striped bass and filet or sole will be available for
sampling.
Storewide 10% discounts will be offered. Free Hawaiian T-Shirts
“AINOFEA” will be given to anyone who purchases a coat.
Please
call ahead and help us plan by letting us know how many will be
attending. Rain or Shine! 603-463-5591.
Deerfield Leathers, 94 South Road, Deerfield, NH.
A
Barbeque Chicken Supper will be served Saturday, June 6, 5 p.m., at
the First Baptist Church, Route 4, Northwood. The Menu will
consist of barbeque chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, homemade
biscuits and dessert, all for the cost of $6.50 for adults and $3.
25 for children 5-12, under 5-free. This supper is to benefit
the children wanting to attend Camp Sentinel in Center Tuftonboro
this summer.
Would you like to learn how to crochet plastic totes
from grocery bags?
Join us at the Chesley Memorial Library on Tuesday, June 9, from
1:00-3:00 p.m. You will need to bring plastic grocery bags,
scissors, and an M hook with you. All ages welcome, but you must
know how to crochet. Space is limited so call 942-5472 to register.
Area students make the dean’s list at Quinnipiac
University
The
following area students were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring
2009 semester at Quinnipiac.
William Watkinson of Northwood , NH
Johnson’s Dairy Bar -Part of NH’s Dairy History
Northwood, NH Story By Maureen Duffy NHFBF Communications
Director The success of Johnson’s Dairy Bar is part of New
Hampshire’s history and a reason to celebrate dairy month (June) in
an era when milk prices are challenging the continued existence of
many dairy farms.
When the poultry industry moved south, Sam and Louise Johnson were
faced with the decision of looking for another revenue source. They
converted their hatching facility into a dairy barn in the late
forties after their son Norman married Helen Bartlett in 1944 and
Samuel Jr. married Arlene Whittemore in 1945.
The
family started milking Guernsey cows until Sam Johnson reluctantly
agreed to change the herd to Holsteins and Jerseys. The change was a
necessity to increase production and support the growing Johnson
clan. The herd grew to over 100 cows and the family began delivering
milk. They started with one pickup truck and then gradually moved up
to five large trucks delivering to homes and schools in the eight
surrounding towns.
Seeking an outlet to sell more milk and chasing a dream, the family
built the first Johnson’s Dairy Bar in 1955. “The two Sams always
dreamed of owning a dairy bar,” Arlene Johnson noted, the last of
the original founding members. The Dairy Bar sold 36 flavors of ice
cream, hot dogs and hamburgers when it first started. The restaurant
was well received and there was a demand to open earlier. The
following spring, breakfast was added to the menu.
There were no deep fryers in the Dairy Bar. The home-cooked food and
friendly atmosphere was the Johnson’s Dairy Bar trademark. “Mom
(Louise) and Dad (Sam) Johnson’s pies were famous,” Arlene said
proudly. With their dependable helper, Harriet Batchelder they used
to make the pies along with the daily specials early in the morning
at the farmhouse and take them to the Dairy Bar. “Dad Johnson was
loved by everyone and customers would come by for a piece of pie and
visit,” Arlene said.
There was a lot of work to be done on the farm and at the Dairy Bar.
“My husband, Sam and his brother, Norman took turns on the night
shifts at the Dairy Bar after working all day on the farm and
repairing trucks at night - it was just too much,” Arlene said. The
Johnson milk route was sold to Manchester Dairy in 1968, but the
entity went bankrupt before paying. So the milk was then sold to
Concord Dairy which later became Weeks Dairy.
As
the business grew so did the Dairy Bar. There were two additions
added on over the years to accommodate the growth in the business.
Over the years many local teenagers and women worked at Johnson’s
Dairy Bar along with Arlene, her sister-in-law, Helen and the
Johnson children and grandchildren. It was a place where the young
could work to make money for college and a place of belonging for
others. Jane Bell was one of the devoted employees who worked at the
Dairy Bar from the start until the restaurant was sold in 1975.
Three grandsons returned home from college to farm but they had no
interest in the Dairy Bar. They were able to farm for 20 years until
they couldn’t make enough to support their growing families. It was
traumatic for the Johnson family to sell the cows and to move on to
other ways to make a living. Arlene was elected as the Town Clerk
and kept the job for 20 years. Now retired and 87 years old this
extraordinary woman is pondering what she will do for the next 20
years.
Arlene had many good times at the Dairy Bar during those 20 years.
“We didn’t get rich but I have many wonderful memories,” Arlene
recalls. She worries about the current price of milk and number of
small dairies disappearing in New Hampshire. “The farm is a great
place to raise a family,” Arlene notes, and a hard way to make a
living.
The
Johnson’s Dairy Bar is one of the oldest dairy bars in New
Hampshire. It has changed ownership a few times since 1975. The
building is different and the name has changed slightly to Johnson’s
Seafood & Steak Dairy Bar but the one thing that remains constant is
that most people traveling along Route 4 in Northwood stop for an
ice cream like they did back in 1955 - now that’s something to
celebrate!
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy Baccalaureate Awards
2009
The
following awards are presented by the Coe-Brown Northwood Academy
Board of Trustees for academic excellence in the following areas of
study:
For
Academic Excellence in English, an award was presented to Rebecca
Davis; Vocational/Technology, Dillon O’Connor; Science, Aidan
Cecchetti; Business and Computer Studies, Wayne Pincence; Social
Studies, Aidan Cecchetti; Art, Lucy Sutton; World Languages (Spanish
IV), Aidan Cecchetti; Family and Consumer Studies, Karyn Pepin;
Mathematics, Aidan Cecchetti; Physical Education, Ivy Gooch. The
following awards were presented by the Coe-Brown Board of Trustees
for Exceptional Achievement in the following areas:
The
Top Instrumental Award is the John Phillip Sousa Band Award and was
presented to Rebecca Lake; Top Choral Award is the National Choral
Award, William Farrell; Exceptional Achievement in the Yearbook,
Taryn Connor; Choral Music, Jihyon Im; Drama, Adriane Moreno; Math
Team, Aidan Cecchetti; Instrumental Music, Philip Shiere; The DAR
Good Citizenship Award, Reid Thibeault; The Young Environmental
Advocates Award, Sandra Delisle; The DEKALB Agricultural
Accomplishment Award, Rebecca Paine.
Given in memory of Norman and Helen Johnson by their children, a
cookbook is awarded to seniors who have been enrolled in 4 Family
and Consumer Studies classes: A cookbook was awarded to Ashley
Raczka.
CBNA Senior Athletic Female and Male Awards were presented to Tylee
Schraufnagel and Matthew Powers.
Headmaster’s School Service Award, Presented to Gardner Hoey.
Perfect Attendance all four years, awards presented to: Aidan
Cecchetti, Rebecca Davis, David Dean, Randall Hall Jr., Morgan Hilow,
Patrick Hodgdon, Jihyon Im, Brianna Jean, Melissa Laurion, Brianna
Massicotte, Matthew Powers, Benjamin Reed, Philip Shiere and Reid
Thibeault.
Perfect Attendance Senior year, awards presented to: Tia Beckwith,
Amy Belyea, Allison Box, Bret Bradley, Jason Buxton, Ryan Chase,
Jonathan Daigle, William Farrell, Jennifer Forbes, Shane Horvath,
Terrence Hyland Jr., Joseph Jarvis, Veronica Noble, Oluwaseun
Odueyungbo, Antoninette Raffaele, Cordelia Reagan, Jason Robertson,
Derek Santiago, Jess Skeffington-Ward, and Timothy Trask.
Scholastic Awards For Achieving Honor Roll Status All Four Years,
awards were presented to: Allison Box, Aidan Cecchetti, Rebecca
Davis, Shauna Foley, Joshua Frase, Austin Frizzell, Leigh Iber,
Jihyon Im, Melissa Laurion, Robert Marci, Jr., Adriane Moreno, Jason
Robertson, Tylee Schraufnagel, and Lucy Sutton.
Scholastic Awards For Achieving Honor Roll Status For Three
Consecutive Terms Their Senior Year, Awards were presented to: Jared
Companion, Taryn Connor, Jonathan Daigle, Victoria Duford, Devon
Farr, Jennifer Forbes, Brianna Jean, Kristina Joy, Jacinta Madore,
Veronica Noble, Dylan O’Ceallaigh, Liam Pillsbury, Philip Shiere,
Reid Thibeault and Amanda Torosian.
Valedictorian Award presented to: Aidan Cecchetti.
Salutatorian Award presented to: Tylee Schraufnagel.
Northwood Welcomes Home First Sergeant Robert Fletcher For
Memorial Day 2009
First Sergeant Robert G. Fletcher shares his thoughts and
reflections during the 2009 Memorial Day Observance.
Northwood citizens lined the sides of First New Hampshire Turnpike
to watch the annual Memorial Day Parade and to honor those who have
served to protect our freedom. The parade and observance, sponsored
by the Northwood Joseph J. Jeffrey VFW Post 7217, was well attended
by people of all ages.
Marching in the parade, which proceeds from Coe-Brown Academy to the
town hall grounds, were members of all branches of the military,
Northwood scouts, and members of the Harvey Lake Women’s Club.
Mildred Holmes, 95, who has been a faithful participant for many
years, was among those who marched and was recognized during the
observance for her loyal service and dedication.
Post Commander John Schlang introduced guest speaker First Sergeant
Robert G. Fletcher, who had flown home to Northwood to provide his
words and thoughts to all who gathered to remember the men and women
who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. First Sergeant
Fletcher entered the military in June 1976 completing his basic
training at Fort Dix, NJ. He completed Advanced Infantry Training
and Jump School at Fort Benning. Ga. His first active duty
assignment was with the 2nd Battalion, 325th Infantry, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, NC, as an Infantry Paratrooper. Fletcher
remained with the 82nd Airborne Division for three years and was
reassigned as a Reserve Soldier in Fort Devens, MA, where he served
as an Infantry Scout. Fletcher continued his service as an Army
Reserve Soldier until 1991 when he received an honorable discharge.
First Sergeant Fletcher re-entered the military in January 2001 and
was assigned to the 94th Regional Readiness Command as the Non
Commissioned Officer in Charge of G3 Operations and Training. In
February 2006, Fletcher was reassigned to USACAPOC Airborne, Special
Operations Command, Fort Bragg, as a First Sergeant.
In
January 2007, First Sergeant Fletcher was mobilized to deploy to
Iraq with Bravo Company, 426 CA Battalion, Upland, CA. His company
was re-flagged as the 3rd CA Battalion while in Kuwait and was sent
forward to Baghdad, Iraq in support of the Surge and the 3rd
Infantry Division. Fletcher was selected as the Command Sergeant
Major and served in that position for his 12 months in Iraq.
Currently Fletcher is assigned to Bravo Company in Fort Bragg, NC,
where he serves as a First Sergeant and the acting Battalion Command
Sergeant Major. His battalion is responsible for the training and
validation of individuals and units deploying, in support of
Overseas Contingency Operations, to Iraq, Afghanistan and the Horn
of Africa. He will reside at Fort Bragg, with his family, until
February 2010.
Among Fletcher’s most significant awards are: The Bronze Star Medal,
4 Army Commendation Medals, 3 Army Achievement Medals, 2 National
Defense Service Medals, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq
Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Overseas Training Ribbon,
Combat Action Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge,
Air Assault Badge and Expert Marksmanship Badge.
In
civilian life, Bob Fletcher resides on Harmony Road in Northwood
with his wife Suzanne, and their two youngest sons Bobby and Maximus.
He works as a commercial/residential realtor and has served the Town
of Northwood as a member of the planning board and recreation
commission.
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