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Northwood NH News
February 18, 2009
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Congratulations
to Jenna Makarewicz who was named to the Dean’s List at the University of
Vermont in Burlington, Vt. for the fall 2008 semester. Full time
undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for
the semester receive recognition on the dean’s list. Jenna is an animal
science major with an emphasis on pre-veterinary medicine and is seeking a
Bachelor of Science degree.
Northwood
Historical Society To Host Annual Candidates Night
The Northwood Historical Society will be hosting the Annual Candidates
Night Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Coe Brown Academy Multi-puropse
Room. There are several town positions available this year and this gives
the taxpayers the opportunity to ask questions and to have the candidates
showcase their talent. It’s a much easier decision, when voting for people
you’ve met and heard. The warrants will also be discussed briefly.
The snow date will be Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be available, and as always, free to the public.
Letter
I am running for a three year term on the Budget Committee.
My wife Pat and I moved to Northwood in 2005. Our son Jared is a chef in
Philadelphia. I have 30 years of experience in the clinical and financial
sides of health care. After my first Northwood town meeting, I became
interested in the town and school budgets. My professional work involves the
analysis of clinical and financial data. I believe this experience will be
an asset on the budget committee. I am fiscally responsible and make
decisions by balancing solid facts against a diversity of opinions. I think
it is important that the budget committee be a strong advocate for the
residents of Northwood by raising the probing questions to the Selectmen,
School Board, and Town Administration. I also believe it equally important
that the Budget Committee be prepared to wisely advise the town on its
proposed budgets.
I will bring my technology expertise to the budget process to make it easier
for the participants and more accessible to the public.
I am the chairman of the Northwood Recycling Committee and the President of
the Northwood Lake Watershed Association.
Please call me at home 942-5365 to discuss any budget concerns.
Jim Vaillancourt
Foundation For
Christmas (Part 5)
By Pastor Ted White
Christmas, the foundation of the law points us to the birth, life, death &
resurrection of Jesus as stated in Galatians 3:24. From Adam and Eve to all
the Passovers that were held throughout the ages, this all pointed us to
Jesus. For a Jewish person with the history of the substitute, if they were
standing near John the Baptist the day he said “Behold, the Lamb of God who
takes away the sin of the world” as stated in John 1:29, the light should
have come on for them as it should for us. And it did for many people, may
it for you.
The Lamb of God is the Substitute of God and from God. This one born of Mary
who would “save their people from their sins” would take the penalty, the
punishment for their sin so that “whosoever believes in Him should not
perish, but have everlasting life.”
Adam and Eve came God’s way, through the substitute of an animal God
provided for them. Those obedient at Passover took the blood of a lamb and
applied it to their doors and did not see judgment come to their homes. And
those who obey God and trust the finished work of Christ will be clothed in
Christ (Galatians 3:27), will not be judged (John 5:24) and will have the
righteousness of God in Christ (II Corinthians 5:21).
Christmas is about the greatest gift ever given by the greatest Giver that
will ever give. If we have acknowledged we are sinners before God and that
Jesus Christ paid the penalty for our sin and called upon His Name to save
us, then we are His. We have experienced the greatest gift ever given that
will never run out! If you have never trusted God’s Substitute for your sin,
why not? He is the only way. He alone can give life. He alone is the truth.
The law shows us that we are sinners. We have seen that. Now, will you trust
Jesus or hold on to a flimsy rope dangling over the judgment of hell. A rope
that is already broken leaving you in great peril, eternal peril. Oh, trust
the Christ of Christmas…the greatest gift ever.
God wants you to enjoy the life He has given you and to escape the
consequence of death, which is separation from Him forever, under His wrath
in Hell. To do so go to
www.newhopenorthwood.com or call 942-7729 or to find peace with God
www.billygraham.org/SH_StepsToPeace.asp or
www.simplysharejesus.com
Letter
Taxing Times
I have decided to run for the office of Northwood Selectman. I have been
active on the Town budget committee and have enjoyed the process. I am
however, very concerned, in regards to the state of the economy and the
effect it is having on everyone. During the budget review process this year
I strongly lobbied for a level funded budget, at the school and town level.
I believe with some minor adjustments we could have succeeded in moving
forward a no tax increase budget. I am concerned once the budgets are
reviewed at the Town and School meetings, in March, emotions will ultimately
change the final budgets, with little consideration to the impact.
An example of the items I struggle with in the Town budget is my opponent’s
recommendation to increase the Selectman stipend line by $1,000.00. When I
questioned the wisdom of suggesting the increase, he stated the increase
would not have a significant impact on taxes. Quite frankly, I disagree; I
view every penny of your tax dollars as very significant. I have the good
fortune to still hold a good job and I believe when times are this bad we
all need to look for ways to survive the down turn and to help out others
where we can. I pledge to the voters of Northwood that if I am elected I
will not accept a salary for the first year of my term. I am able to do it,
I should do it and I think I would be good at helping manage your hard
earned money. If you are interested in saving tax dollars, you can start by
cutting my salary. The money could be used to reduce taxes, pay town
employee salaries or to fund the recreation line. Difficult times require
sacrifice and creative thinking.
Bob Holden
Northwood
Recreation Update
By Kathy Boudreau, Recreation Director
Saturday, February 7th was a perfect day for ice fishing. Many members of
the community participated in the Ice Fishing Derby. The derby was held on
Harvey Lake from 7 A.M. to noon. 50 children competed to win prizes in 5
categories in the following age brackets: 6 years & under, 7-10 years old,
and 11-15 years old.
The winners of the shortest fish were Ayden Difeo, 4, fish length, 8.5";
Lilli Pease, 10, fish length, 9"; and Nicholas Longsbury, 10, fish length,
9".
The winners of the longest fish were Scott Ireland, 6, fish length, 16 3/4";
Austin DeTrude, 10, fish size, 12 ¼”; and Brett Winsatt, 14, fish size, 15
½”.
The early birds caught the first fish of the day. The winners were: Seth
Ireland, 4; Annie Comtois, 9; and for the 2nd consecutive year, Garrett
Kunz, 11.
The winners of the last fish caught were: Issac Wells, 7; and Matt Steinburg,
13.
The most fish were caught by Cameron Garland for the 2nd consecutive year,
4, caught 5 fish; Samuel Thurston, 8, caught 6 fish; and Dylan Clark, 11,
caught 12 fish! Austin DeTrude, Logan MacRea, Issac Wells, Dylan Clark, and
Jamie Cox were also winners of other prizes throughout the day.
Congratulations to all who participated. Don’t forget to check out the web
site for information about upcoming programs and volunteer opportunities at
www.town.northwood.nh.us or contact the Recreation Department at
942-5586 x209.
The Promotion of
Wickedness
By Pastor Ted
White
More and more our culture is being influenced by wickedness. Corruption,
sinfulness and immorality are all around us. So many don’t even blink an eye
at the filth that is taking over our culture. Now, if you do not think this
is the case, you are either one of those people who don’t blink an eye at
immorality or you are a promoter of it. I went to a judicial committee
hearing on homosexual marriage recently. The arguments I heard from those
who are for homosexual marriage were appalling and illogical. Yet, to a
large degree our culture is sitting back and letting those who promote this
have their way, even though they are a small minority.
Another way our culture is being influenced in the promotion of wickedness
is in the area of borrowing money. Psalm 37:21 says, “The wicked borrow and
do not repay…” Those who borrow money, knowing they cannot repay it or
choosing not to repay it, fall into the category of being wicked. Many
people who file bankruptcy and do have the intent of paying back the money
owed fall into this category as well.
Whether on a personal level, a business level, state or national level, to
borrow money knowing that it cannot be paid back, or choosing not to pay it
back, only promotes wickedness. When this line of choosing is crossed there
is a tendency to slide down the slippery slope.
These areas of wickedness occur when an individual or nation chooses to
remove God from the conscience individually or corporately. Romans chapter
1, in context, tells us of the downhill slide into darkness and the
promotion of it when a turning from God takes place. May we turn from our
own ways and turn back to Him! After all, He is the One who knows what is
best!
Mardi Gras Party
At The Chesley Memorial Library
Mardi Gras Day, the last day of the Mardi Gras Carnival Season, is February
24, this year. Mardi Gras Day falls on a different day each year. The date
is always 46 days before Easter.
Come celebrate the end of the Mardi Gras Carnival Season at the Chesley
Memorial Library on Monday, February 23 at 2:00pm!
At the Chesley Memorial Library’s Mardi Gras party we will be making some
Mardi Gras masks, a Mardi Gras Joker Hat or Crown and enjoying some Mardi
Gras goodies! We will also be reading some books about Mardi Gras.
This program is all ages, and everyone is welcome to attend. Registration is
required - so we have enough supplies for everyone.
To register for our Mardi Gras party please call the library at 942-5472 and
speak with Danielle!
Center School to
Hold Parent Cooperative Preschool Auction
The 9th Annual Dinner Auction will be held on March 28th at Lake Shore Farm
in Northwood. A homestyle baked stuffed chicken dinner with all the fixings
at 5:30 p.m. will be followed by the auction at 7:00 p.m. The dinner
requires advanced tickets, but all are welcome to attend the auction.
There will be many exciting items to bid on, including 4 Disney Park Hopper
passes, Holiday Inn overnight stay, weekend of camping at Jellystone Park, 2
rounds of golf at Nippo Lake, ski lift passes to Pats Peak, passes to Six
Flags, Strawberry Banke, Santa’s Village, Squam Lakes Science Center, See
Science Center, Chucksters, and the Music Hall, autographed Jodi Picoult
book, and gift certificates for area restaurants and other businesses. With
so many diverse items, there will be great bargains and lots of fun.
The Center School is a preschool located next to the Northwood Town Hall in
the old American Legion building. It is indeed a small one-room school
house! Since it is a parent cooperative preschool it is up to the parents to
raise money for items such as playground equipment, classroom supplies, and
any building repairs. The annual auction is the school’s biggest fundraiser.
Local businesses are contacted for a donation to our school, a non-profit
organization, which we then auction off. Thank you to all who donated items
or services for the auction, last year, as well as this year. We are hoping
this year’s auction will be our biggest yet! This year’s proceeds will be
used for sorely needed new windows for the 200+ year old schoolhouse. The
windows would help us to become much more energy efficient.
For more
information or to purchase tickets for the dinner call the Center School at
942-7686.
Pizza
Mmmmm. Pizza.
I like pizza, my mom likes pizza, my cat likes pizza- well, he likes the
toppings.
Do you like pizza?
How about making pizza?
I love to make my own pizza. I love to add my own cheese and toppings, and
just the right amount of sauce- lots. What kind of toppings do you like?
Sound like fun?
Come to the Chesley Memorial Library on Thursday, February 26, at 11:30 and
we’ll make our own pizza lunch!
Registration is required for this program, (so we have enough
pizza-making-supplies), and space is limited so register early! We are
asking for a 1-2 dollar donation for this program, to help fund the cost of
supplies.
If you have any questions about the program, or to register, please give us
a call at 942-5472 and ask for Danielle!
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Obituaries
Thomas Vears
Northwood -
Thomas Vears, age 55, of Catamount Road, died on Sunday, Feb.
8. 2009, at Concord Hospital.
He was born in Cambridge, MA, the son of Frederick and Theresa (Cushenette)
Vears. He attended Cambridge area schools.
Thomas worked as a Machinist for General Electric in the Aircraft Division
in Hooksett. He was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed hunting and fishing,
boating, camping, and traveling. He spent his summers at the family camp on
Jenness Pond.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Burningham) Vears of Northwood; his
children, Bryan Connelly of Concord, Lauren Vears, and Matthew Vears of MA.;
a sister, Susan Charles of Nas Lemodre CA ; and a brother, Fred Vears of MA;
two uncles, Paul Vears, and Peter Cushenette, both of MA; nieces, nephews;
and several cousins.
Funeral Services were held on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, in the Chapel of the
Waters Funeral Home, Concord. The Rev. William Keeffe officiated.
Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, NH
Affiliate, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101, or to the Northwood Fire
Department, 499 First NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261.
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