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INSIDE: HEALTH & WELLNEss 26,000 COPIES Please Deliver Before FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2006 Vol. 32 | No. 45 | 2 Sections |40 Pages Sweet times in Stratham Lindt & Sprüngli prepares to expand BY SCOTT E. KINNEY ATLANTIC NEWS STAFF WRITER orporate executives along with Gov. John Lynch Cbroke ground on Mon- day, and what is likely to spring forth is chocolate. The event marked the beginning Cyan of a sizeable addition to the U.S. headquarters of Lindt & Sprüngli, Magenta the world’s leading premium choc- olate producer, in Stratham. The company announced the expansion is a result of the continued growth Yellow of the gourmet chocolate industry. The $30 million project will add an additional 300,000 square feet of Black space to its current facility, provid- ing increased production and stor- age capabilities for its Lindor truffle collection and the ability to produce its full line of bars — including Excellence, Lindor Milk and Swiss bars — domestically. Currently, the bar collection is manufactured exclusively in Europe. The expansion, scheduled for completion in fall 2007, is also expected to generate hundreds of local jobs. SWEET Continued on 26A• Hearing pits Aquarion vs. town Town seeks acquisition of company; Aquarion not for sale BY SCOTT E. KINNEY of Aquarion Water Company. Member Robert Landman. Hampton. ATLANTIC NEWS STAFF WRITER During its presentation of “This is merely starting the Also during its presenta- NORTH HAMPTON | the article, North Hampton process of investigating the tion, the commission showed WE SPECIALIZE IN SERVICE OF Although the crowd wasn’t Water Commission members pros and cons of a town large differences in the aver- standing room only at clarified to those in atten- owned utility.” age annual standard cost Wednesday night’s delib- dance that the December vote Aquarion spokesman and yearly per hydrant fees VOLKSWAGENS erative session, it was pretty is only to determine if voters Marty Cohn stated following between other local towns darn close. want to explore the feasibil- the meeting that a petition under municipal water AUDIS & LAND ROVERS There were two articles ity of assuming the assets to the Moderator to give its utilities and those of North BRING THIS AD 10% YOUR FIRST up for consideration, but one of Aquarion within North side of the story was denied. 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The Corps is committed to helping individuals Shoppers bustling in and out of storefronts, rushing to catch accepted for holiday food boxes and the food pantry, for and families change their lives, regain their self-esteem the latest bargain or pick up their the Corps’ annual “Wish Upon a and independence. Each person who comes in through layaway loot. Star” program, and for the distri- the door is treated as someone special. They’re making their lists and bution of the food, clothing and Adopt-A-Family: The Hampton Corps conducts an checking them twice, often rush- toys that have been donated. “Adopt A Family” program for people who are looking ing from one place to the next to As far as bell ringing is con- to provide a family with gifts and food for the holidays. make all their purchases just in cerned, Captain Reed encourages Food Items: The Hampton Corps provides Thanksgiv- time for December 25. local clubs to sign up for the ing and Christmas meals for families who are in need And depending upon the program, suggesting that even if of assistance. The following are items included in the locale, there’s also the equally- club members take turns with baskets: 3-5 lb. canned hams or frozen turkey, canned familiar sight of the bright red the responsibility of manning a vegetables, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, potatoes Salvation Army kettles, manned kettle for just one day, it makes a and butter. by patient bell ringers who huge difference. Child/Teen Items: Each child is given a tag which is gratefully thank shoppers who “That would be tremendous- placed in participating stores. These tags are then taken take a moment to drop in a bill ly helpful,” says Captain Reed, by individuals who purchase the child’s Christmas wish.