Congratulations to Anthony Haroutunian who was named to the President’s List for the Spring 2012 semester at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. He is majoring in BS Business Administration.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must compile an academic grade point average of 3.5 - 4.0.

The Northwood Democrats will be hosting Sherry Godlewski from NHDES at their July 23rd meeting. The topic will be "A Changing Climate and the Future of Lake Management." The impacts from a changing climate are becoming more visible to each of us. This presentation will provide an overview of climate science, land use patterns, and past and future trends. We will explore how the combination of climate change and land use patterns impact our economy and our natural resources.

Any one who has questions about our lakes and how the weird weather we have been having will affect these vital resources is welcome to attend. You don’t need to live in Northwood, or be a Democrat, this meeting is open to the public as are all our presentations. We meet at the Northwood Community Center, 135 Main Street in Northwood Narrows, at 6:30 pm, and the presentation will begin at 7:00 pm. There is no cost.

For more information contact Lucy Edwards at [email protected] or at 603-312-6049.

Vacation Bible School Great For Relief From Boredom!

Submitted By Shelley Frost

I remember as a kid how my summers were brightened with Vacation Bible School, where we played games and made crafts.

There will be a lot of fun and excitement at the Kids Pray World Tour this summer at Northwood Congregational Church. This active, three-day vacation bible school is for everyone between ages 4 through 12 years old, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday July 24, 25 and 26th.

We’ll have food for the families and activities, music, crafts and stories just for the kids. Our stories will teach the importance of praying for and thinking of others and praying for ourselves. All parents and children are welcome to dinner. (and you’re welcome to bring food to share)

To make sure we’ll have enough food and age-appropriate crafts, etc., please register with us by requesting a downloadable form from [email protected].

Each VBS session will start in our fellowship hall, downstairs through the door facing the high school, where kids will be signed in and supper served.

Northwood Lake Boat Parade

The 3rd annual Northwood Lake Boat Parade, sponsored by the Northwood Lake Watershed Association, will be held Saturday, July 28. Boats are to gather in the area of the Northwood town beach at 1 pm.

Trophies will be given to the "best dressed" in two categories - pontoon and all other types of boats. For free registration call Marie at 463-5929.

There is no theme so put your family’s imagination and creative talents to work decorating your boat. "Fun for all"

See you on the water Saturday, July 28 at 1 pm.

For more information go to www.northwoodlake.com

Else Cilley Chapter, NSDAR July News

Submitted By Regent Jan Gilman

Scout Leader, Dan DeButts, demonstrates how to prepare flags for disposal to members of Troop 167 and Pack 167 of Nottingham and Pack 80 of Epsom during a Flag Retirement Ceremony hosted by the Else Cilley chapter, NSDAR, of Nottingham during their June meeting.

The Else Cilley Chapter, NSDAR, at its June meeting hosted local Boy Scouts who conducted a Flag disposal ceremony under the direction of Scout Leader Dan DeButts. Several scouts, leaders and parents from Troop 167 and Pack 167 of Nottingham and Pack 80 of Epsom conducted a respectful disposal of over 100 well-served flags from surrounding towns including Chichester, Deerfield, Exeter, Fremont, Newington, Northwood, Nottingham and Rochester, to name a few! Guests were also able to tour the Nottingham Square Schoolhouse upstairs classroom. National Defense Chairman, Peg Franz, read from Foster’s Daily Democrat about "Old Glory" in honor of Flag Day.

Following the ceremony, members went into the schoolhouse to resume the business portion of the meeting. Regent Jan Gilman read the President General’s message from the May/June supplement to American Spirit Magazine. The May minutes, treasurer’s report, and correspondence were reported. An Indian, Conservation, Constitution, and Flag fact were read. Project Patriot Chairman, Lynne Sweet, reminded members to bring items such as talc, wipes and creams to send in support of our troops. Lynne also updated the members on the work that has been done to the schoolhouse. Repairs to the schoolhouse will continue which led to fundraising discussions.

The Chapter will open the schoolhouse to the public on Thursday evening, July 12th, in conjunction with the Nottingham Talent Show held at Nottingham Square. The chapter will accept donations and hold a 50/50 raffle at that time. Informational packets will also be available.

The July meeting will be on Thursday, July 19th beginning with refreshments at 1:30 pm at the Nottingham Square Schoolhouse. Nevers Band member, Deborah Lincoln, will be the guest speaker sharing a presentation on Civil War Instruments. The public is welcome to attend.

Women interested in joining the DAR are encouraged to attend a meeting. The DAR is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through education. The public is always welcome to attend. For more information, visit our website, www.freewebs.com/ecilleydar