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Editorial Come on out, Candia
Town Meeting season is about to descend upon us
once again, and responsible citizens have been busy
working on new proposals for us to vote on.
In Candia, the most contentious issue at the Town Meeting last year was the proposal for a transfer station. While Selectman Gary York brought this plan to the citizens of Candia with the promise it would make money for the town, rather than cost money, the majority of voters wanted nothing to do with it. The biggest problem for most people seemed to be its proposed location, and the second-largest problem was concern about trucks coming in and out of the transfer station from other towns. Candia must make a decision soon what to do about its trash. It has an aging incinerator that may very well be shut down in just two years. On Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 7 p'm., the Candia Solid Waste Committee is going to present a new plan to the public at the Moore School. Selectman Fred Kelly, also a member of that committee, is urging residents to come out and learn about the latest plan. The committee has chosen a new site at the end of Deer Run Road, but that site must get approval before they feel comfortable moving further with their plans for a new facility for recycling and disposing of waste. The Moore School gym was filled last March with citizens who wanted the last plan shot down. It would be terrific if even half that many showed up to give their input on this latest plan, before the big vote.
Letters
Help us choose superintendent
To the Editor:To the residents of Auburn, As of July 1, 2006, SAU 15 will be in need of a new superintendent. Over the next couple of months, the SAU 15 board will be searching for and interviewing candidates for this position. The Auburn School Board would like to invite you to participate in a community forum to help get information on what qualities and expectations the community would like to see in a superintendent. We will be holding this forum on, Monday, Jan. 9, at 6 p'm., in the AVS Library. We hope that you will be able to attend this meeting. Your thoughts and opinions are very valuable in this process. Hiring a superintendent is one of the most important decisions that the SAU board will make.
Thank you,
Elaine Hobbs
Holidays have become secular
To the Editor:The United State Federal Code (5 U.S.C. 6103) is a law that specifies 10 distinct holidays. State and local governments and private businesses may use names for these holidays other than those designated within this law. Of the 10 holidays, only three are recognized by most of us to each other, in the form of a verbal greeting that is, up until this year when some far left, bombthrowing secularists decided to show, not only us, but also the world that they are seriously troubled and in dire need of medical attention, perhaps in the form of "shock" therapy. It's not a laughing matter. They need help, which will begin once they admit their need for treatment. See if you can fill in the blanks with these words: Happy, Merry and Happy again.
. Thanksgiving
Jim Breagy
Where did $2.6 trillion go?
To the Editor:Recent suppressed reports reveal our government allowed to go missing, $2.6 trillion and has made no effort to find it! Of course, 99 percent of Americans haven't a clue that it is gone. Why are there not editorials and op-ed pieces screaming about this loss of taxpayer money? Was the money stolen? If so, why the cover-up? This loss is about a quarter of what the country makes in a year. The annual goods and services produced amount to about $10 trillion. Why has our government "lost" $2.6 trillion? The media doesn't appear worried? Congress isn't worried about it. The administration is remaining silent? We elect representatives who go to Washington to represent us. Why do they not realize the seriousness of this great loss? Why aren't any of them investigating it? Why aren't they speaking about it on the floor of the House and the Senate? Holding press conferences? Why isn't someone demanding to know what happened to $2.6 trillion? We are in deep trouble if the monopoly corporate government is not exposed for the corruption and fraud that it is documenting itself to be.
Dick Marple
Thanks to all who helped raise money for Hooksett Salvation Army
To the Editor:Thanks to the generous donation of time by countless Hooksett citizens and the equal generosity of shoppers in Hooksett, more than $15,000 was raised through bell ringing from collection points at KMart, Wal-Mart and Shaw's in Hooksett during the holiday season. We were especially pleased with the results, given that we lost two Fridays of ringing due to atrocious weather! The volunteer coordinators of the bell ringing drive wish to thank all who gave so generously of their time. We would also like to thank Shaws, Wal-Mart and K-Mart for their community spirit in allowing our Hooksett volunteers to stand near their exits to enable their customers to participate in this vital holiday effort. In addition, BJ's Wholesale Club participated in the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, with their customers donating many wonderful toys and articles of clothing to the Hooksett Adopt-A-Family program. We are especially grateful to the Hooksett Lions. Club who manned the kettles at Shaw's on Friday evenings and during the daytime hours on Saturday. The Hooksett Kiwanis Club was equally generous in giving of their time every Thursday and Friday evening and all day on Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Jane and Jill Ferguson provided invaluable assistance in so many ways. Other organizations which participated include the Hooksett Fire Department, the great folks at CB Sullivan's, the Builder's Club at Cawley Middle School, Boy Scout Troop 292, Cub Scout Pack 292, the Loiselle family who manned the kettle from 9 a'm. to 3 p'm. on Christmas Eve day, Town Hall employees, principals at the three Hooksett schools and Don Botsford, who took three shifts, two at very short notice! There were many other individuals, couples and families who willingly gave two hours of their time during this very busy season to help others less fortunate. As David Jodoin, town administrator, said, "My 10-year-old enjoyed ringing the bell at Wal- Mart. The little guy struck it rich. People couldn't say no to him. People were all putting in cash (paper). After we got done, I was frozen and he was hot and hungry. He had so much fun that he's already talking about next year." The willingness of so many citizens to donate precious hours during this busy time of year is a testament to the wonderful volunteer spirit that is alive and well in Hooksett. Every year, the dollars available to our Hooksett Salvation Army come from the holiday bell-ringing conducted from Thanksgiving until Christmas. These dollars are spent to assist the Hooksett Adopt-A-Family program so that needy Hooksett families with children can have a happier holiday. They also helped to provide turkeys for the Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets prepared by the Hooksett PTA and other organizations. In addition to this vital holiday support, the Salvation Army is there to help all year long. Without this money it would be much more difficult to help our fellow Hooksett citizens in emergency situations. Again, thanks to everyone for a job well done!
Mary Farwell
Thanks to all who attended benefit drive at Profile Self Storage
To the Editor:Profile Self Storage would like to thank all the people that stopped by on Saturday, Dec. 17. The benefit drive for the Hooksett food pantry was a huge success and all our guests were very generous. We were able to deliver two truck loads of food, toys and presents for the elderly. We also received $165 in cash donations, which will really help many families during these cold months. We would also like to thank all the friends and family members who volunteered their time and talents. The benefit would not have been possible without each and every one of you. Santa, what a surprise! We heard a loud noise come from the attic and there he was! Thank you for taking time from your busy season. You made a lot of children very happy. It was a magical experience to see the kids' faces. We held a raffle for the people who attended. The winners were Rachel Veilleux - Polar Express DVD, and Lisa Newcomb - "The Legend of the Old Man of the Mountain" book. Congratulations! Everyone seemed to have a great time. We had plenty of goodies to eat and drink, face painting, a craft table and story telling. We hope to make it any annual event, and again we wish to thank everyone for their generosity and time. For the people who where not able to attend, we hope to see you next year!
Profile Self Storage
I pray for a return of morality, preservation of life in 2006
To the Editor:June 29, 1987? Newsweek, the known printer of lies? Some source, hahaha, too funny. Besides, I thought "the popularity of an idea is no measure of its truthfulness!" Yes, Charles Beward has come full circle in his impotent argument. His allies aren't any more qualified, either: "E=MC Squared"; energy = matter. I am now bored with them and shall move on. Happy New Year! I expect 2006 to be a very interesting and exciting year with historical significance. It has started with great promise. Iraq's elections are certainly in the future history books. The entire Middle East will look different before next year. Terrorism is losing its effectiveness, thank God. We may not be holding hands with China, but we're not shooting, either. Capitalism will cause the changes needed there, all by itself. The shakeups and -outs of some of the large organized churches will also be in the history books, I think. It is troubling to see so many church leaders acting more like politicians than shepherds. Some have chosen public opinion over scriptural instruction. Gay marriages, homosexual priests, child abuse cover-ups and even an openly homosexual bishop. Politicians were even using actual pulpits to spout lies. It is an excellent example of the Lord's patience and long-suffering. I would have done to this nation what was done to Sodom and Gomorrah by now. He does judge nations and we are certainly in line for some if we do not repent. May this be a year of revival and renewal. I pray for a return of morality, respect for tradition, preservation of life, destruction of evil, protection of the Constitution, restoration of true history, rejection of Socialism and the continuation of this nation for our descendents. All it will take is the simple act of doing our inherited duties and utilizing our freedoms, before they are taken away. This year, resolve to ask questions, do some homework, speak, write, vote and convince others to do likewise! Be alert, the enemy is sneaky and powerful, yet easily defeated when engaged using the truth. One, with God, is a majority and invincible.
David Ross
I think creationists. mission in life is to deepen God's frown
To the Editor:The very thought of David Ross attempting to frame a scientific thought - let alone an argument - gives me the heebie- jeebies. Heaven knows what entertainment Mr. Ross has in store for us in the new year, but apropos of past exchanges, an article appearing in the Science section of the New York Times of Dec. 27 had this quote from Donald Wise, an emeritus professor of geology at the University of Massachusetts: "One of the directions I may want to go is trying to show the stupidity of the arguments of thermodynamics making evolution impossible." There's no stopping Ross, of course, if he wishes to continue his errant ways against God's evidence, but it's to be hoped that he at least stop the ostentatious displays of self-inflating piety, as though his creationism is by divine warrant. And never mind that those who condemned Galileo assumed the same mantle and that when they did so God's frown deepened. Sometimes I think that creationists believe their mission in life is to deepen the frown.
Charles Beward
Students show holiday spirit
To the Editor:The spirit of giving to others this holiday season was shown by the students at Allenstown Elementary School. The school collected 661 items of food that will be distributed to families in the local area. Miss Pearson's second-grade class brought in the most items and received an ice cream sundae party.
Allenstown Elementary School
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