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To the Editor:

Since the article appeared in the Banner concerning the conditions present in your police department, we have received several comments wondering whether the conditions are as bad as the article projected. They are, in fact, worse, and present a great deal of liability to you, the residents and taxpayers.

This letter is to invite any and all of you to come into the Allenstown Police Department and see for yourself what the conditions are like. You may come in without an appointment anytime Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and our secretary/receptionist will gladly give you a tour. Or, for those of you who cannot make it in during those hours, you need only call 485-9500 to ensure there is an officer in the building and you may then schedule a time that is most convenient for you with that officer.

Jim McGonigle
Chief of Police
Allenstown

Hooksett library's oral history project will be a treasure

To the Editor:

I would like to congratulate Kathie Northrup and the entire Hooksett Heritage Commission for their stellar success at initiating an oral history project to preserve easily-lost anecdotal local history.

This past Saturday, Nov. 6, the Hooksett Public Library hosted a reception to commemorate the project and debut the collection of interviews with long-time Hooksett residents about their experiences in town over the years.

The videos will be housed in the Hebert Family New Hampshire Room of the library and are available for checkout. Approximately 45 people, including several of the oral historians, came to the event to celebrate this valuable addition to the library's collection.

My hearty thanks to the Heritage Commission for identifying and following through with an enormous undertaking that, for many decades, will be such a treasure to researchers, genealogists, ancestors, and all of those interested in Hooksett's heritage.

Amy Lapointe
Hooksett Public Library Director

Thanks to those who made Allenstown silent auction a success

To the Editor:

The Allenstown Revitalization Association and Friends of the Old Allenstown Meeting House had a silent auction on Election Day, Nov. 2.

We would like to thank the many residents who took the time to view our items and make a bid on them.

We would also like to thank the people and businesses who made this silent auction a success: Kennebunk Home, Charlie Yeaton's Antique Shop, Bill's Caf, Someday's Floral Design, Movie Safari, Cuts & Colors, Francine's Lace & Consignment, Grand Graphics, Jacqueline's Fine Wines, Jacques' Fine European Pastries Inc., D-Arts Town Line Consignment, Harriet Bean, Claudette Verville and Carol Martel.

The winners are: € $50 gift certificate to Charlie Yeaton's Antique Shop to Sen. Jack Barnes.

Kennebunk Home woven throw to Lorette Houle.

Kennebunk Home woven throw to Sen. Jack Barnes.

Homemade baby quilt by Harriet Bean and Claudette Verville to Sen. Jack Barnes.

Pasta basket donated by Sandy McKenney to Linda Murray.

"The History of East Allenstown, NH, and Bear Brook State Park" to Valerie Merrill.

Romantic dinner for two to Roland Martel.

We would also like to thank Vicki Kneeland for her donation.

The silent auction fundraiser raised $446 for the restoration of the Old Allenstown Meeting House. Many thanks to everyone who helped make this a success.

Sandy McKenney
Allenstown

Hooksett Girl Scout pumpkin hunt was a great success

To the Editor:

The Hooksett Girl Scouts would like to thank everyone who made this year's Annual Pumpkin Hunt a huge success! The Pumpkin Hunt is a free activity provided for young children in the Hooksett Community. Hooksett Girl Scouts decorate pumpkins and hide them throughout Kids' Kaboose playground and nearby Donati Park grounds. This year, we had more pumpkins than ever before thanks to our generous sponsors. Almost 200 children found pumpkins which they were able to keep and each child received a goody bag. Participants were encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item; in all, 73 donations were collected for the Hooksett Food Pantry.

The Girl Scouts wish to thank our sponsors: Lead Sponsor Hooksett Kiwanis, supporting sponsor Blake Farms of Hooksett and additional sponsors Osborne's Agway of Hooksett and Mack's Apples of Londonderry.

Thanks to everyone who donated something for the food pantry, to all the girls who decorated pumpkins and to our girls and leaders who turned out to set up and support the event!

For more information on becoming a Girl Scout, adult volunteer or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Robin Boyd at 623-3941 and visit our site at members.aol.com/hooksettgs.

See you at next year's Pumpkin Hunt!

Corri Wilson
Hooksett Girl Scouts
Service Unit Team

Thanks to all who supported Dick Snow in state rep. race

To the Editor:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of Candia, Deerfield, Northwood and Nottingham that supported me for state representative in the general election.

I was gratified by the number of thoughtful, concerned residents that responded to a positive campaign that focused on the real issues we care about, promised advocacy and leadership for moderate solutions to the problems facing us and was conducted in a cost efficient manner without special-interest money.

Unfortunately, we were in the minority this time. I now look forward to working with you to build on past efforts with the goal of electing more representatives in our district that share our concerns and are willing and able to listen more, talk less and want to help solve problems. Please, keep in touch. I can be reached in Candia by phone at 483-2722.

God willing, better days are coming.

Richard H. Snow
Candia

My campaign raised the level of debate, though I didn't win

To the Editor:

I want to thank everyone who came out on Nov. 2 to vote for me, and all the terrific people from Candia, Deerfield, Northwood, Nottingham and beyond who helped with my race for state representative.

Although I did not get elected, I feel like we made our voices heard by our current representatives, and they may think twice before choosing partisan ideology over the best interests of our communities.

I met so many great and wonderful people in our towns that I feel my campaign was successful, even though I did not get enough votes to win a seat in the State House.

I hope everyone feels that we had a more substantial discussion of the issues that face us at the state level this year and that having a full slate of candidates brought more attention to the issues that are important to the voters in our community. It certainly is true that most of us want the same things for our towns and that most of the issues we face are not served by partisan rhetoric. I think we raised the level of the debate and for that, I consider my campaign a success.

Susi Nord
Candia

Thank you to 2,217 voters

To the Editor:

Thank you to the 2,217 Hooksett voters who heard and supported my message as a candidate for the House of Representatives. It was truly an honor to stand at the entrance to Cawley Middle School and witness the record-breaking number of voters who came to cast their ballots. The voice of democracy spoke, and I am proud of us all for making our preferences known.

Congratulations to representatives Hess, L'Heureux, Marple, and Oliver on their re-elections to the legislature. Serve us well!

Eileen Ehlers
Hooksett

Thanks to all who supported my run for state senate

To the Editor:

I would like to thank all the voters that supported my efforts in becoming a state representative for the towns of Chichester and Pembroke.

Though I did not make it, you have selected two solid representative in Deanna Rush and Dr. Vincent Greco that will support the causes of education, environment, balanced insurance coverage, health and sound fiscal responsibility.

As a Democrat, I want to thank the large number Republican voters who gave me their support and all the workers in both towns who spent hours at the polls, holding candidate nights, allowing me to place signs on your lawn, fellow social workers and all others who cheered me on.

I met many in our communities who shared their visions, thus adding to my understanding of the issues. It was also heartwarming to see the turnout of voters, that make our country the democracy that it is.

Being a former Peace Crops Volunteer, I still believe in the motto "Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country."

Regis Lamaire
Pembroke

Veterans get in free Nov. 11 to PA play; all invited to attend

To the Editor:

Pembroke Academy's drama club, the PA Players, will present "The Importance of Being Earnest," by Oscar Wilde, at 7 p.m., on Nov. 11, 12 and 13, at the Pembroke Academy auditorium.

Set in the Victorian era, this witty comedy is about love, manners, and mistaken identity. Come and support the hard-working drama students and their support staff as they entertain and amuse their audiences with one of the most brilliant comedies of the past century.

Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door, and $8 for advance reserve seating. Veterans will be admitted free of charge at the Nov. 11 performance! For more information, please contact the Pembroke Academy office at 485-7881.

See you at the show!

Samantha Martel
President, PA Players
Pembroke Academy

Thanks for the 'eyeballs'

To the Editor:

Thank you!

For the donations of cupcakes, "eyeballs," juice drinks and many other items.

For the dedication to setting up from 3 p.m. on (and those that came after lunch and started in!).

For all the people that stayed to the bitter end!

For all of those that put 100 percent in by putting slightly crazy and sometimes downright gross ideas into action.

And for all of the others that filled in the remaining gaps and made it the success it was!

We couldn't do it without all of you.

Thank you.

On behalf of the
Epsom Central PTO
Diane Lewis, president