Letters to the Editor
Letters: December 10, 2009
To the Editor:
Thank You Carriage Towne News
Every week, I look forward to receiving this newspaper. It's the only place where I can find information on events happening in my area. I especially like Mike Kappler's observations about buying locally and supporting local businesses. (He and I don't always agree politically, but we are "soul mates" when it comes to supporting local businesses).
I observed "Buy Nothing Day" the day after Thanksgiving, but on Saturday, I shopped in Raymond. Ben Franklin almost always has what I need (including stuff that the Big Box stores don't carry). It's a pleasure to shop there, with courteous and helpful clerks, a manageable inventory and store size. The Yankee Market carries local wines and other locally made products and has a great meat selection. I even snagged two name-brand bathing suits for $15.00 at the Surplus Shop (OK, not local products, but still purchased locally).
For some of my Solstice and Christmas gifts, I will buy books and CDs in Exeter and also give "gifts of service" from Seva and Heifer Project - outstanding organizations helping people become more self-sufficient. And, of course, attending as many holiday concerts as I can throughout this musical season. If we can let go of the shopping frenzy and take time to truly enjoy this season of lights, hope and love, it will be so much more enjoyable...and we can celebrate with joyous hearts the Winter Solstice, Channukah, Christmas, Kwaanza, and the New Year, with a true spirit of "Happy Holidays."
Paula Garabedian Wall
Fremont
To the Editor:
Health Officer’s Services Still Needed
I wish to apologize to the citizens of the Town of Kingston. On Tues., December 1, I received the following memo from the Board of Selectmen:
“Due to the decrease in building activity and, therefore, in the number of septic systems being installed and fees being generated, It’s apparent that there should be a corresponding decrease in the number of hours for your position, at least for the present time. Advertised hours for your office are 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We ask that you confine your hours worked to a weekly maximum of fifteen, arranging to make inspections whenever possible either during office hours or, as most convenient to you, within the fifteen hour framework. If no inspections are necessary, the extra hours beyond posted office hours need not be worked. If for any reason it becomes necessary for you to exceed the 15 per week limit, please pre-arrange the time extension with the Administrative Assistant, advising her of the site involved and the action being taken.
It’s hoped that the decrease in hours will be of a temporary nature and that, as development increases, we will be able to justify corresponding increase in the number of hours for inspection services. Your cooperation will be appreciated.”
As Health Officer, I am responsible to enforce all laws of the State of New Hampshire and the Town of Kingston regarding public health. This year, I investigated complaints of an unlicensed child care facility, failed septic systems, answered inquiries made by potential new home buyers, and home owners contemplating expansions, performed business occupancy inspections, childcare inspections, and foster home inspections, reviewed asbestos reports prior to demolitions, and in addition to overseeing the town WNV/EEE prevention/mitigation program I am also involved with the H1N1 flu prevention program. Septic systems encompass only about 31% of my time, and at that 25% is for failed systems not new construction.
All of these are non revenue generating duties. The Health Officer is primarily an enforcement agent, not a revenue generator. Last March, you as a Town, approved an operating budget of $54,175 for the Health Department. As of December 1st $45,927.80 has been expended, 84.8% of the approved budget. I do realize that the Board of Selectmen has an obligation to watch the “pocket book”, but they also have an obligation to safeguard the health of the citizens of this town.
I am not sure that the scales are properly balanced.
Again, I wish to apologize, due to their decision, when you call with a question, problem or complaint, it may take 4, 5 or more days before you receive a response. Sorry for the delay
Laurence Middlemiss
Kingston Health Officer
To the Editor:
Why Veterans Day?
Besides the fact that it is a national holiday commemorating the people who risk and have risked their lives to keep this country safe, do any teachers in our schools put aside time to tell their students about the other wars beside the Iraq/Afghanistan war against terrorism that they already know about?
The men and women who sacrificed themselves in other wars such as World War 2,the Korean War, the Vietnamese War, the Gulf War? All of these wars have kept the children of each following generation from fighting on this their own soil. No one needs to be reminded of wars all of the time, but the veterans of those wars wonder if they are ever remembered, including myself. The day of November 11 is not for companies to make money, but to rightly and justifiably honor those who have given it all for the United States of America, so that this country can stand tall in freedom and enjoy the rights that they have, remembering those who gave it all for them.
Thomas J. Nicoli Sr.
Atkinson
To the Editor:
Save the Planet-Eliminate the People
The purpose of a health bill is to promote and protect health, not destroy it. However the proposed " Health Bill " limits life saving treatment for a select group of people as well as funding elective abortion using Anti Abortionist taxes.
The reasons listed in Ms. Tappan's letter are selfish and self-serving. To raise a child requires sacrifice, not martyrdom. It is a terrible thing to realize our once Judeo-Christian nation has enshrined abortion in law, protecting and defending it rather than the child who has no such protection. We note that old age was mentioned as a just cause to abort; does Ms. Tappan also support Euthanasia?
As for the unsustainability, MALTHUS preached that theory in the eighteen (18) hundreds, yet the planet survives despite its population.
The entire “Health Bill" should be aborted. The government should correct the real problems- fraud and waste and initiate tort reform.
Dolores and Thomas Mealey
Atkinson
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Candidate for State Rep.
My name is Paul Brown and I am a proud native of Raymond and a candidate for State Representative in the Republican primary.
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Mike for Mike!
Rockingham County is in need of a "Sheriff" that is experienced, and on the first day, can step in, take charge, and hit the road running. Michael Downing is that person.
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Candidate for Sheriff
There will be no learning curve when I am elected the next Sheriff of Rockingham County. I am already here; ready to work for you, my constituents.
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Major Candidate for State Rep.
I have been honored to represent the citizens of Rockingham Country District 8, encompassing the towns of Hampstead, Kingston, and Plaistow, as a legislator since 1996, and will be seeking an eighth term in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
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Weyler for State Rep.
I have known Representative Ken Weyler since 1999. He is truly the taxpayers friend.
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When is Enough 'Enough'
How would the Declaration of Independence be worded if it were written today? I'd like to take a crack at it.
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No Sale
A person of great wealth can afford to purchase almost anything they desire, assuming that what they want is for sale. Bill Binnie seems to think the voters of New Hampshire can be bought for a few free hot dogs and such given away at his campaign events.
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I'm For Kelly
Please join me on September 14 and November 2, to cast not only a vote for Kelly, but for all of us in New Hampshire and the rest of our great country.
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Mosque on 9/11 Site
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To the Editor:
I write in response to a letter published in Carriage Towne News on July 29. The writer expressed dismay that a Muslim group plans to open a mosque near the site of the World Trade Center terrorist attack. The writer suggests that, if this is "allowed to happen," it will somehow indicate that America has failed to win the battle against terrorism. - August 5, 2010
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Letter: Disappointed by division
The Democrats and Republicans should work together rather than wage war against each other.
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