This Weekend’s LRPA After Dark Feature:
1939’s “The Little Princess”
Join Lakes Region Public Access Television at 10:30 p.m. this
Friday and Saturday night (April 20 & 21) for our “LRPA After
Dark” presentation of 1939’s family-friendly melodrama “The
Little Princess,” starring Shirley Temple, Mary Nash, and Ian
Hunter.
Captain Crewe (Hunter) is called to Africa from his home in
London to fight in the Second Boer War. The Captain is a widower
with a young daughter named Sara (Temple). Before he departs, he
enrolls Sara in Miss Minchin’s School for Girls, run by the cold
and conniving Amanda Minchin (Nash). Sara’s social status and
family privilege garners her preferential treatment from Miss
Minchin, including a private room and riding lessons. As the war
comes to an end, Sara eagerly anticipates her father’s arrival
back in London. One day, the school receives tragic news: The
Captain has been reported as killed in action, and his wealth
has been confiscated in the spoils of the war. With no further
financial support, Miss Minchin sells Sara’s belongings, turns
her into a kitchen servant and relegates her to the bare and
cheerless attic. Despite this terrible turn of events, Sara
keeps up a brave front and remains cheerful. More than anything,
she believes that her father may still be alive. She begins
sneaking out of the attic, desperately searching the hospital in
the hope that she’ll be reunited with her father. The drudgery
of her hard work combined with her miserable surroundings
elicits pity from a fellow servant, who tries to make her room
more comfortable with blankets and other small tokens. When Miss
Minchin discovers the addition to Sara’s quarters, she locks her
in the attic as a prisoner and summons the police. Sara escapes
and runs to the hospital, with Miss Minchin pursuing her the
whole way. A new group of soldiers has arrived in the ward —
could Sara’s father be among them? Will she escape the clutches
of terrible Miss Minchin and live a life happily ever after?
Shirley Temple, “America’s Little Sweetheart,” was by far the
most famous child actress of her time, and perhaps of all time.
Beginning her career at the tender age of three, she acted, sang
and danced her way into the hearts of Depression-weary movie
goers. Her superstardom was ubiquitous. Millions of
dollars’ worth of merchandise was sold bearing her likeness,
including dolls, records, clothing and much more. Temple was the
number one box office draw in the U.S. from 1935-1938.
Ironically, “The Little Princess” was Temple’s first Technicolor
feature – a film on which 20th Century Fox spared no expense,
and which was very well received by both critics and film goers
– but it was her last real box office success as a child star.
It seems that fans began to lose interest in an older, more
mature Temple. However, for the movie buff, everything that
viewers loved about Temple the child actress is on display in
“The Little Princess”: her sunny, disposition, song and dance
routines, and a plot that can pluck at your heartstrings. What’s
not to love? Grab your popcorn and meet us after dark for this
uplifting musical melodrama.
Letter To The Editor
Joe
and Bree Gunter
I
am just as sad to hear that Bree Gunter is leaving the Northwood
school board as I was to hear that Joe Gunter would no longer be
our town administrator.
What stands out in my mind from my discussions with Joe and Bree
is how friendly they always were, even though we often had
different opinions. They were good listeners who always gave
careful thought to any concerns I might have.
For
example, when I sent a magazine article about schooling to Bree,
she read it, pointed out why she disagreed with the article, and
thanked me for sending it to her. She in turn sent me an article
about schooling that we both could agree on. For his part,
Joe cheerfully pointed out to me once that he and I were far
apart politically. That never stopped him from being cordial.
Despite our differences, the Gunters always showed generosity of
spirit.
I’ll always be thankful to them for their kindness and
consideration to me and for their service to our town. They have
been great neighbors, involving themselves wholeheartedly in our
community. They’ve been a real blessing to Northwood, which is
the better for their participation in our public life.
I
wish Bree and Joe the very best in all their future endeavors.
Michael Faiella
Northwood
Northwood School 2018-2019 Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year is being
held at Northwood School on Tuesday, May 22nd. Please call
the main office at (603) 942-5488 or email:
[email protected] to schedule a
screening/registration session. There will be three
sessions offered.
Session 1: 8:30am - 10:00am
Session 2: 10:15am - 11:45am
Session 3: 12:15pm - 1:45pm
During your visit, parents will have a tour of our school and
meet our principal, assistant principal, school counselor and
the school nurse. The children will have a brief visit and
assessment with our speech and language pathologists,
occupational therapists and academic professionals, as well as
an interactive activity with our kindergarten teachers.
Things to bring with you to the screening / registration
session:
•
The completed registration packet
•
Copies of residency requirements (see residency form for
specific items)
• A
copy of your child’s birth certificate
We
look forward to meeting you and your child.
Thank you,
The
Kindergarten Team
Chesley Memorial Library News
It’s time for a little spring romance! On Saturday, April 21,
1:00 p.m. at the Chesley Memorial Library, Carol Owen will be
reading from and signing her new book, Sassafras Summer. It’s
the story of Annie, who drives cross-country to take refuge with
her mother from her train wreck of a life — only to discover Mom
is newly engaged. When Annie meets her mother’s soon-to-be
stepson, enough sparks fly to start a three-alarm fire. But can
Annie trust herself to let love in?
Afterwards, Carol will be joined by other local writers from the
library’s weekly writing workshop, who will read from their
works-in-progress. It’s sure to be a fun afternoon of stories
and poems!
Carol Owen grew up in NYC and has been a professional artist for
many years. Recently, she has come back to her love of writing,
starting with her nonfiction book Crafting Personal Shrines and
continuing with her novel Heartfelt. Sassafras Summer is the
latest in Carol’s series of tender romances from Wild Rose
Press. Visit her online at
www.carolowenheartfelt.com.
For
more information, please contact the library at 942-5472 or
visit www.chesleylib.com.
Letter To The Editor
“Enough with the Swap Shop”
I’ve stopped by the swap shop a number of times and have seen
nothing more than the residue left over at a yard sale that
didn’t sell. I’m for saving and reusing items but protecting
them from sun, rain, and snow is all it deserves- there is no
need for painted walls, heat, electricity, insulation, etc-a
waste of money. (Just because money is available doesn’t mean
spend it!) The influence of the infectious influx of liberals
who vote, tax, and spend has to stop. We are not Bedford or
Portsmouth, we have a small tax base and low income overall. Be
frugal, be Conservative: be of NH not MA!
Find a new “personal” project at YOUR house that doesn’t involve
our town or our money. A novel idea: Save instead of spend! God
Bless America and our President.
Paul A. Johnston
Northwood
Giving Back: Northwood Friends Of Recreation Receives Donation
Selectmen
Chairman Donald “DJ” Hodgdon, Northwood Recreation Director
Sharon DeLuca, Recreation Commissioner Dave Ruth, Recreation
Commissioner Amy Hanavan, Taylor Bryer, and Recreation
Commissioner Ashley Martin.
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy Senior Taylor Bryer presented funds
she collected as a fundraiser for her senior project to the
Northwood Recreation Commission on behalf of the Friends of
Recreation. Through the support of the recreation commission,
Ms. Bryer raised $152.60 by selling glow sticks, temporary
tattoos and Northwood wrist bands at the Trunk or Treat event
held last year. The funds will be provided to the Friends group
who are planning to build a playground at the town ballfields
property. Ms. Bryer has participated in Northwood
Recreation activities for many years and currently works as a
lifeguard at the Northwood beaches. She will be finalizing her
decision this week for which school she will be attending after
graduation.
Obituaries
Philip G Cummings
Philip G Cummings, aka Mooner, of Northwood/Somersworth/Berwick
made his last orbit at 1:35 pm on Sunday, April 8th, 2018.
Philip was the son of Richard H Cummings and Phyllis M.
Cummings. Philip leaves behind his daughter Skye Marie Cummings
of Dover and son Chad Cummings of Florida, brother Richard of
Northwood, Eugene of Strafford, John Schaudel of Bow, sisters
Kathryn of Northwood and Patricia Cummings Gerlt of Pittsfield,
his Aunt Gertrude (Betty) Paine of Concord and cousins and
nephews.
Philip graduated from Coe-Brown Academy and the University of
New Hampshire. Philip worked many years with his Uncle at
Russell Animal Hospital of Concord before going on to carpentry.
He was a fisherman, loved all animals and all sports. He is a
well known foodie and known for eating everything and clearing
anyone’s frig. Phil loved cribbage and scat with family and
friends.
We
would like to give thanks to all of his friends and neighbors
who have been so supportive and caring to him in the recent
years as well to his Pepperland friends. Phil always needed to
be home on Wednesday night to attend the church suppers at
Berwick Methodist Church.
A
celebration of his life will be held on May 5th at 1:00 pm at
the Somersworth American Legion. In lieu of flowers please
donate to the NH Humane Society or an animal shelter of your
choice.
