ATLANTICNEWS.COM VOL 33, NO 51 | DECEMBER 14, 2007 | ATLANTIC NEWS | PAGE 1A . INSIDE: TV LISTINGS 26,000 COPIES Please Deliver Before FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2007 Vol. 33 | No. 51 | 3 Sections | 32 Pages Seacoast Holidays Foss fabric fends off super bug Cyan Magenta BY SCOTT E. KINNEY TLANTIC EWS TAFF RITER A N S W Yellow HAMPTON | A local business is leading the way in fighting bacterial infections such as the much-publicized MRSA bacteria as well as Black leading the way in the use of recycled prod- ucts. Foss Manufacturing Company of Hampton is the first company to successfully embed a natural balance of silver and copper into fiber, and announced at the end of October that its Fosshield patented technology is 99.99 per- cent effective in killing the methicillin-resistant MRSA bacteria to below the level of detection within one hour. MRSA is a type of Staphylococcus aureus (staph) that has proven resistant to certain antibiotics including methicillin and more com- FOSS Continued on 23A• McCain campaigns at Timberland BY SCOTT E. KINNEY how businesses can con- ATLANTIC NEWS STAFF WRITER tinue to be successful while 2003 STRATHAM | US Sen. also being environmentally CHEVY S10 BRING IN THIS John McCain (R-AZ), made friendly. AUTO, A/C, 69K AD & RECEIVE the Timberland factory his During his campaign in MILES! CLEAN! $500 OFF first stop on Thursday dur- 2000, McCain admitted he #X1498P THE SALE PRICE! ing a weeklong campaign didn’t know much about trip throughout the southern global warming. portion of the state. “I didn’t know anything McCain took the time to about it,” he said. “Since that $ speak to Timberland employ- time I’ve done my home- 7,995 ees about the environment, work and I’ve learned that Social Security and Medicare climate change is real. 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WEATHER THE WEEKEND CHART YOUR WEEKEND FRIDAY, DEC. 14 SATURDAY, DEC. 15 SUNDAY, DEC. 16 MONDAY, DEC. 17 INSIDE: • Highlighting healthcare, page 4 • No toy troubles at local shops, page 6 • Town meetings, page 26 Seacoast Holidays • Warm Christmas wishes in stitches, page 9 MOSTLY SEVERAL HOURS SUNSHINE AND CONSIDERABLE • Holiday fundraiser helps endangered rhinos, pg 10 CLOUDY OF SUNSHINE PATCHY CLOUDS CLOUDS HIGH: 40° LOW: 23° HIGH: 34° LOW: 17° HIGH: 46° LOW: 24° HIGH: 40° LOW: 24° SPORTS THIS WEEKEND See full sports listings on page 25. • Sunday, December 16, 1:00 p.m., vs. New York Jets, home game. • Friday, December 14, 7:30 p.m. vs Milwakee, home game. Sunday, December 16, 1:00 p.m. at Toronto. Wednesday, December 19, 7:00 p.m. vs Detroit, home game. • Friday, December 14, 7 p.m., vs Devils, home game. Sunday, December 16, 7 p.m. vs. Panthers, home game. Wednesday, December 19, 7:30 p.m,. vs. Senators, away game. • Friday, December 14, 7:05 p.m., Tides provided by vs. Portland, home game. Saturday, www.maineharbors.com December 15, 7:00 p.m., vs Hartford, Cyan away game. Sunday, December 16, NEWBURYPORT’S HAMPTON’S PORTSMOUTH’S DOVER’S 4:05 p.m., vs. Worcester, home game. Magenta Monday, December 18, vs. Portland, 10 DAY TIDES 10 DAY TIDES 10 DAY TIDES 10 DAY TIDES away game. 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(Unit 1) ~ North Hampton, NH #ENTRAL2D^2YE .(^ 0ORTSMOUTH!VE 3TRATHAM0LAZA Open: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 10-6; Tue 10-7; Sat 9-5; Sun 12-5 (OLIDAY(OURS-ON 3AT 3UN ACROSSFROMTHE"-7DEALERSHIP ATLANTICNEWS.COM VOL 33, NO 51 | DECEMBER 14, 2007 | ATLANTIC NEWS | PAGE 3A . NEWS Seacoast answers ‘Call to Salute’ BY LIZ PREMO what icy conditions, mem- way. Many lining Lafayette them, “On behalf of Post #35, In issuing last week’s the headstones of fallen Vet- ATLANTIC NEWS STAFF WRITER bers of Hampton’s American Road waved flags and held the Hampton Fire Depart- “Call to Salute” for when erans. HAMPTON | Seacoast Legion Post #35 took part in signs to show their support ment, the Winnacunnet the wreaths passed through Last year marked the area Veterans and civil- saluting the convoy, which for America and her troops. High School ROTC and the town, Fatello said, “These 15th year of the annual proj- ians gathered in downtown is currently traveling south The entourage paused entire Seacoast community, wreaths are a memorial to ect, as well as the start of Hampton Monday after- on Route 1 from Worcester in downtown Hampton, we thank you for this truly the Veterans whose grave it “Wreaths Across America,” a noon to salute truckloads of Wreath in Harrington, ME. the trucks emblazoned with wonderful deed.” is placed on, honoring them campaign designed to honor wreaths heading to Arling- Legion Chaplain John “Remember, Honor and Fatello added, “May the for their sacrifice. Let’s be deceased Veterans in each ton National Cemetery to Holman estimated that Teach.” Speaking directly to spirit of those brave men and part of this historical event.” and every state and national be placed on the graves of approximately 60 or so peo- the Morrill Worcester fam- women, who you are honor- A supplier to LL Bean, cemetery across the country. America’s fallen. ple were in attendance at ily, whose company supplies ing in Arlington with these Worcester Wreath has donat- For more about the wreath Braving the day’s chilly, Monday’s salute, with other the wreaths each year, Com- wreaths, guide you on a safe ed more than 5000 wreaths project visit www.wreaths- inclement weather and some- stops scheduled along the mander Ralph Fatello told journey.