-Ginger Kozlowski, Editor
The teachers and staff at the Henry W. Moore School would like to encourage you to cast your vote regarding the new addition/renovation to the school and to support the teachers contract on Saturday, March 12, at the School District Meeting.
Extensive research and community input has gone into putting together this comprehensive plan to address the growing needs of an aging facility and diverse student population. Advanced technologies, such as online computers, require more sophisticated electrical wiring. Ventilation and air quality concerns are also addressed in this renovation project.
Ask questions. Be informed.
Vote.
Thank you for your interest and support.
Judi Lindsey, Nancy Fraher, and Joanna Aleksy
Teachers and CEA board members
I would hope the people of Candia, that come together on Saturday to vote on the Henry W. Moore renovations do so for the good of the town and most importantly, for the future of the children, for one day, the children will be taxpayers for their children.
If you keep putting it off, it’ll just cost more in the long run. Common sense tells you, if you have a great town and great school, your property will be worth more.
I don’t have to go into why my family and I left three years ago, most of you know why. I just hope the children of Candia will be proud of their school for being one of the best in New Hampshire, and of their parents, for going that extra mile for them, in getting the needed improvements done.
I applaud three of the school board members who care and see the future of the next generation. Maybe if someone can stop knitting, while a meeting is going on, they too, can see and hear, what’s important to most of the town.
Good luck to you, the children of Candia. Wish I were there.
Richard Vega
Manchester
A big thank you to Hooksett emergency crews.
On March 1, my wife fell and injured herself to the extent that we thought she had a hip fracture. A 911 call brought Hooksett police instantly, the Hooksett Fire Department rescue and also, and above all, Tri- Town Ambulance Service.
All responded instantly, performed their duties in a very professional, but compassionate manner, and in no time, had taken over and calmed the situation.
My wife is resting quietly at the Elliot Hospital, but we must thank all those that responded and performed their duties in such a professional and helpful manner. They deserve praise from all. I know our family is so thankful for their presence.
The Beaulieu family
Hooksett
The town of Candia is facing a watershed moment at the upcoming Town Meeting on March 19. Although the issue of the regional transfer station has captured the headlines of the papers and the wrath of the people the most, a more general theme might be expressed as “reclaiming control of the town” by its citizens.
Despite the editorial support in this paper for the concept of a transfer station, the fact is that the tiny group of town officials who have been pushing this have done so without widespread support from town, as will be shown shortly when hopefully, the article is defeated.
But more importantly in some ways, is the style and methods used in forcing this issue, because it exemplifies a trend which many have begun to notice and object to. This trend can best be characterized as, “We know better than you, and we’ll do what we think is right …no matter what you say.”
This attitude has been clearly shown during the public debate on the transfer station, where numbers have been manipulated, objections casually dismissed, and alternatives given hysterical lip-service rather than serious consideration. Three articles must be voted correctly to right the goodship Candia:
1. Vote no on Article 3. Even if Candia had a logical place for a transfer station, which it does not, much less in a residential wetlands area that even a home couldn’t be built on, the rural character of the town will be forever changed if this passed.
2. Vote yes on the ballot question increasing the number of selectmen to five. We must not let one dominant personality control such an important town function as can easily happen with only three!
3. Vote yes on Article 35. Most towns have a budget committee, and Candia desperately needs oversight on how the town spends taxpayers’ money!
Andrew Perry
Candia
Candia’s “trash problem” is not going to go away with the building of a transfer station. Citizens of Candia and the United States need to start realizing that the amount of trash and waste we make has an effect on others.
The transfer station in Candia may not be a landfill, however, where will the trash go? To a landfill? If so, we’re simply moving our trash to another location, having an impact on a different area!
The solution is multi-faceted and involves families working out plans for reducing the amount of waste they produce. Decisions about the food products and other material supplies we buy and their packaging waste.
You see, recycling is wonderful. We need to work on it more and keep in mind that what we do in Candia not only affects Candia, but also the world.
So a question we should be asking ourselves in regard to the possible transfer station, which will have the capacity to export 500 tons of trash a day, is where is the trash going?
Solving our trash problem is going to come through a community effort and dedication to proper recycling and reducing the amount of waste we each produce. That’s where a huge challenge lies. As Americans, we struggle with self-sacrifice and have a problem seeing the future impact of our lifestyles.
In the midst of this challenge, let us see what we need to do as people living in Candia to improve our current mindset in regards to our approach to fixing our “trash problem.”
Susan Wilderman
Candia
As a parent of children who attend(ed) Moore School and a 15-year resident of Candia, I would like to explain the importance of the proposed school project.
Although the Moore School population has remained steady, the programs and use of school space has changed. As a result, our school does not have the space to support the programs and needs of the students.
Government required programs take place in closets; more than 100 students are in these programs. Our son has reading classes in one of these closets which is totally unacceptable to us as parents. Our gym/cafeteria space is too small. There are 14 classrooms below the 900-square-foot state minimum requirement. The nurse’s space, library/media space is too small. There are limits on extra curricular activities (drama, music, meetings) due to the booking and size of the gym/cafeteria space.
As parents and residents, we expect excellence from the Moore School staff. We cannot be satisfied with our “average” school status. We have to improve our current standards to be an excellent school. These standards apply to the teachers, students, support staff, materials and facility.
This facility project is a piece of that improved standard. We have an opportunity to meet the needs of our students and Moore School staff with an excellent facility. The community can show its pride and commitment to excellence with a structure that will provide the environment the students need today and for many future generations.
The new plan includes a regulation- sized gym, stage area, locker rooms, updates of heat/plumbing/electrical systems and grouping of ageappropriate classrooms. The major renovation of current space and creation of new classroom space will eliminate the current crowding.
The project is designed to benefit both the community and general school population. As a community, we will have space (the new gymnasium) for meetings of more than 180 people and a place to take shelter in case of any emergencies.
Come vote yes at the March 12 meeting. A 2/3 vote is needed to start this excellent project for the children of Candia.
Brian Fortin
Candia
On Saturday, Pembroke voters will decide to either sell or keep the town-owned building at 4 Union St. Since its construction, this brick structure housed the police and fire departments.
At last year’s town meeting, voters requested that a study be performed to evaluate the building’s value to the town. Thanks to a number of volunteers, along with the Pembroke Economic Development Committee, Meet Me in Suncook, the former police station subcommittee and the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, a thorough study of the building’s condition, its potential uses and effects on the downtown business district, was shared at a number of public meetings and with the Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee.
The concensus was that the building should be retained by the town of Pembroke and leased as office space to businesses that would enhance the downtown business district. This would also allow Pembroke to keep the property in case of future expansion needs by the town without having to construct another new building. The study is available at town hall.
Please vote to keep the former police station property located at 4 Union St.
Dana and Jocelyn Carlucci
Co-chairmen
Pembroke Economic
Development Committee
Would you like to spend a couple hours being entertained and blessed? On Saturday evening, a free concert will take place at the Manchester Christian Church featuring recording artists Marianne Kesler and Brant Christopher. It is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. and is called The Lions Den Coffee House because a variety of coffees will be served, along with tasty snacks, baked goods and soft drinks.
There is no charge for the refreshments, and the entire family is welcome. These artists and Manchester Christian Church have generously provided for this event. The purpose is not only to bless you, but to raise awareness concerning a new school choice for area families; Mount Zion Christian Schools.
Mount Zion was established by the students and families of the former Concord Christian and Faith Christian schools, who have been teaching local students for 30-plus and 20-plus years, respectively. Mount Zion is a non-denominational, K-12 school that uses the Bible as one of its textbooks and treats Jesus as Lord, not adversary.
There will be information and literature available providing details and answering questions you may have. A free-will offering will be accepted, but not required, and is tax-deductible. The proceeds collected will be used for the Sue Thorgenson and Pastor Wally Holder Memorial Scholarship Funds that enable many students to attend, who otherwise could not.
Manchester Christian Church is located at 1308 Wellington Road, Manchester, and has plenty of well-lit parking. Again, that’s Saturday, March 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. I personally assure you of blessings and time enjoyably spent, all for free!
Dave Ross
Hooksett
We urge you and the residents of your area to voice your support for your neighbors in the New Hampshire seacoast.
In our rather small state, our cities and towns are our neighbors. What affects one part of our great state affects the other.
When our neighbors in one part of New Hampshire have difficulties, we all share those difficulties.
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard faces the most serious closure threat in its over 200 years of serving our nation.
Military bases throughout the country will be listed for termination in May.
Much lobbying and data collection to keep our state’s only shipyard open will have to be done between now and then.
Those of us signing this letter are supporting a request to the Legislature to provide some funds from the state in the cause to keep New Hampshire’s shipyard open. For that, we need the help of all our neighbors.
Economically, closing the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard would be devastating.
Some 5,000 jobs, about half of those of New Hampshire residents, would be immediately lost.
New Hampshire businesses would also lose tens of millions of dollars of income generated by the shipyard.
New Hampshire’s tax base, with everything from property taxes, room and meals taxes and other taxes and fees, would erode by millions.
Even more important for all of us who live in New Hampshire would be the loss of a Navy base that provides an important role in the protection of our national security.
In cooperation with the Coast Guard, the United States Navy,with its on-guard presence at the shipyard, is needed in the 21st century for challenges against us which are becoming clearer since the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001.
We always have to be prepared for however the world may change.
Please join your neighbors in this part of the state in keeping New Hampshire’s shipyard open. It provides vital and costeffective refueling and maintenance submarine services and is capable of doing much more in the coming decades in its role of support for homeland security.
This is not just about New Hampshire; it is about the future security and protection of the United States.
Rep. Mary Ann Blanchard
Rep. Jacki Cali-Pitts
Rep. Terie Norelli
Rep. Laura Pantelakos
Rep. Jim Powers
Rep. Christopher Serlin
Rep. Kim Splaine
Sen. Martha Fuller-Clark
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Thanks to the community!
Santos Dumont’s Winter Carnival/Tsunami Fundraiser was a huge success this year. A heartfelt thanks to all who participated and attended the events.
We are so proud to announce we met our goal of raising $1,000 for the Red Cross tsunami relief. Obviously we could not have done it without the support of our community friends and neighbors. This region is so blessed with talented and generous people, and we are honored to give them a stage to showcase their works and talents.
God Bless!
Santos Dumont
Milford
