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BIDPA stands to lose in Isaacson sale United Way of northern NH and Granite UW announce merger BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

CONCORD/BERLIN – The success of the 2010 merger of four independent New Hampshire United Ways that led to the formation of Granite United Way was so encouraging to the board of directors of the United Way of Northern New Hampshire (UWNNH) that they recently voted to also become part of the organization. As of February 1, Granite United Way will now serve over half a million residents in New Hampshire and Vermont and cover nearly 75 percent of the state’s geographic territory. The current United Way office on Main Street in Berlin will remain open. The addition of the United Way of Northern New Hampshire to the organization was a logical step in creating various efficiencies that will improve program offerings and maximize donor dollars in the communities served with all fundraising and fund distribution remaining local, said officials. In addition, each regional office will have the added resource of utilizing one another to further develop strategic fundraising campaigns and initiatives all with the ultimate goal of creating lasting change and having a significant, positive impact on the community. Considering the challenges not-for-profits continue to face, this merger is extremely timely. ”Reductions in funding, decreased endowments and an increased need for services are all stressing our not-for-profit safety net. As an organization in a leadership role, United Way knows that by coming together we can build upon our individual strengths

BERLIN -- The Berlin Industrial Development and Park Authority stands to lose as much as $640,000 if the sale of Isaacson Steel’s warehouse business goes through to Presby Steel, LLC. But city officials say they will support the sale to keep the jobs and in the hope that some of the money can be recouped over time. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manchester next Tuesday will consider an asset purchase agreement between Isaacson and Presby. A North Country company based in Whitefield, Presby Steel is owned by David Presby, who also operates Presby Environmental. The agreement calls for Presby to pay $225,000 for the assets, steel inventory, customer list, and the good will of Isaacson’s warehouse business. Presby will not be purchasing the company or its debts. Under the terms of the agreement, Isaacson will terminate its lease with BIDPA, which owns the building housing the warehouse operation, so Presby can enter into a lease for the approximately 20,000 square foot space. BIDPA has not signed a lease with Presby yet but a nonpublic session of the board is scheduled for today. Isaacson moved its warehouse business into one of BIDPA’s buildings in the Maynesboro Industrial Park back in 2006. BIPDA agreed to renovate the building including adding a loading dock. The

authority also agreed to purchase some equipment including an interior overhead crane, forklift, rack system, and cutting table because it could bond the improvements and equipment at a lower interest rate than the company. Isaacson agreed to cover the bond payments in its lease payments. To pay for the renovations and equipment, City Planner Pamela Laflamme said BIDPA borrowed $625,000 from the N.H. Business Finance Authority in a 10-year loan and put up approximately $300,000 from its own reserves to be paid back over 12 years. “We’ve been getting a monthly payment from Isaacson that covered the lease, the loan from BIDPA, and the loan from the Business Finance Authority,” said Laflamme. Laflamme said there is currently $640,000 left on the two loans. In the purchase agreement, Isaacson proposes allocating $100,000 from the sale price to compensate BIDPA for the equipment. That would reduce BIDPA’s exposure to $540,000. But Passumpsic Savings Bank, which is Isaacson’s largest creditor, is objecting to the terms of the agreement and cited in particular the payment to BIDPA. In its motion, Passumpsic charged BIDPA “is generously provided for while the bank is left with a mere token payment”. Mayor Paul Grenier said he supports the sale and is hopeful BIDPA in the future can recover some see BIDPA page 11

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Small turnout for school budget hearing BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM — Just 15 people were in attendance for the GRS Cooperative School District’s public budget hearing on Wednesday. The school administration presented a $8.5 million budget for the 2012-13 school year and ratified the final figures and warrant that will go before the voters in a short meeting immediately following the hearing. The total appropriation includes recommended warrant articles, and comes in just $12,639 higher than last year’s budget, and increase of 0.15 percent. SAU 20 Superintendent Paul Bousquet said that cuts were made to keep that increase low since the cost of oil was budgeted 50 cents per gallon higher, increasing that line alone $20,000 for fiscal year 2013. “We’ve been pretty frugal,” Bousquet said. He added that no teachers or administrators would see HEARING page 6

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Thanks to fundraising efforts that included an large effort on the part of Mr. Pizza, the Gorham recreation department was able to purchase a portable AED that can be kept at the Town Common field. The department already has an AED at Libby Field, recreation director Jeff Stewart (right) said. This now allows the town to have the life-saving device at both fields in case of a cardiac emergency. Mr. Pizza owners, Jim (left) and LouAnne Pelkey (center), donated $5 from every large pizza purchased in a four hour fundraiser recently to the department to help offset the cost of the machine. With more than 140 pizzas ordered in that time frame thanks to “unbelieveable support,” the Pelkeys donated just under $1,200. Jim said some community members dropped off cash donations, the restaurant’s former owner came in to help keep up with the order volume and customers exercised extreme patience. Stewart said parents Kim Harris and Nancy Gordon deserve kudos for spearheading the AED fundraising effort. (MELISSA GRIMA PHOTO)

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Pentagon plan includes base closings and smaller raises WASHINGTON (NY Times) — The Pentagon took the first major step toward shrinking after a decade of war as it announced on Thursday that it wanted to limit pay raises for troops, increase health insurance fees for military retirees and close bases in the United States. Although the pay-raise limits are modest, and would not start until 2015, the proposed cuts are certain to ignite a political

fight in Congress, which since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has consistently raised military salaries beyond what the Pentagon has recommended. Increasing health insurance fees for former service members and closing bases are also fraught with political risk, particularly in an election year when the Republican presidential candidates are charging that President Obama is decimating the military.

Next year’s Pentagon budget is to be $525 billion, down from $531 billion in this fiscal year. As the Pentagon is called on to find $259 billion in cuts over the next five years — and $487 billion over the decade — the department’s base budget (not counting the costs of Afghanistan or other wars) will nonetheless rise to $567 billion by 2017. For comparison, the current Defense Department base budget is $531 billion.

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CAIRO (NY Times) — The Egyptian authorities have blocked the son of a United States cabinet member and at least five other American employees of two Washington-backed nongovernmental organizations from leaving Egypt in an apparent escalation of a politically charged criminal investigation into foreign-financed groups promoting democracy. Officials of the group, the International Republican Institute, said the Egyptian authorities had blocked its Cairo chief, Sam LaHood, from boarding a flight at the airport several

days ago. His father is Ray LaHood, the transportation secretary and a former Republican congressman from Illinois. Officials of the group said Egyptian legal authorities told them four others, including two other Americans, had been barred from travel outside the country as well. Officials of its sister organization, the National Democratic Institute, also said on Thursday that six of its employees had been banned from traveling, including three American citizens. It was unclear how many other Americans working at similar groups may also be banned from travel.

Nuclear waste panel urges ‘consent-based’ approach

WASHINGTON (NY Times) — A commission appointed to find alternatives to a failed plan to store nuclear waste in the Nevada desert declared on Thursday that the United States will have to develop a “consent-based approach” for choosing a site because leaving the decision to Congress has failed. By securing local consent, the panel said, the government might avoid the kind of conflicts that led to the cancellation of plans to create a repository at Yucca Mountain, a site 100 miles from Las Vegas, in 2010. It noted that local willingness had been crucial to decision-making on sites for nuclear waste depots in Finland, France, Spain and Sweden. The panel, the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future, also suggested that the government, which assumed responsibility for high-level waste 30 years ago, take the job of managing the waste out of the hands of the Energy Department and give it to a federally chartered corporation created for that purpose.

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Board of Ed discusses budget, textbooks BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN — The Berlin Board of Education went over their plans to present the proposed fiscal year 2013 budget to the public at their meeting on Jan. 19. Among the topics was which items to include in this year’s budget hearing booklet, and the board went page by page through last year’s analyzing which information they believe was useful to the public. The only page scrapped was a a revenue comparison graph, which was tossed as “confusing.” A graph outlining how much money from taxes goes to the state and how much of that, if any, comes back to Berlin was added. Superintendent Corrinne Cascadden said that the board had received a verbal request for a flat line budget from the city, but no formal request in writing had followed. Nicole Plourde, who earlier had been elected board chair, said that she believed a flat line budget would be irresponsible given the cuts that had been made already. Cascadden added that a flat line budget would require $500,000 worth of cuts to compensate for contractual increases. She added that White Mountains Regional School District, which is similar in size to Berlin, but comprised of more communities is proposing an $18.9 million budget. Berlin is proposing a $16.8 million 2012-13 budget, a 3.1 percent increase over last year.

According to a budget summary, $448,591 of the $507,526 increase is due to salaries and benefits. The board also discussed textbooks. Cascadden explained that the district sed to look at updating textbooks every 10 years. This may becoming obsolete, she said, as eReaders gain use and some content areas now do without textbooks. She said she would like to see an fell assessment of technology needs once a new IT staffer is on-board to look at appropriating funds there rather than in texts. Newly sworn in board member Ken Proulx said the state is cautioning against textbooks until the curriculum standards are unified. He explained that 48 states adopted common core standards and now benchmarks will be set and content will be standardized with the rest of the country. As a result, standardized testing locally will be measured nationally rather than just in New England as it is now. These changes were generated at a Governors’ Summit, Proulx said. Board of Education member Louise Valliere asked about use of the old textbooks, specifically in honors and AP math classes and was informed by Berlin High School principal Gary Bisson that teachers have been using binders with new information created for each class. Those have become more of a focus to teach from, he said, with the books on hand in the classroom as an additional resource.

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Management teams are in place to run the stores not to be your friends To the editor: I have been reading all of these letters to Wal-Mart a few supporting but mostly bashing the company. I personally do not work for the company but I do have close family members that do. Some of your letters state that the old manager Terry was so great with boosting the moral of the store etc., etc., but I have to say I have lived in this community for a long time including when the store was not a super center and I see all the same faces that where there in the new location and very rarely do you see any associates who are actually smiling or happy to be there even in the new location which was the same attitude in the old store. So I would not blame that on the new manager. Half the time most of the associates are to busy either talking with other associates and ignoring the customers or looking at their watches to see when they are able to leave. As to the issue of people being fired for no reason at all, come on, you and I both know that is not true even though New Hampshire does have a no reason clause most big box companies have plenty of paper work to cover themselves in these type of situations. Someone wrote that the real problem is that associates were and are so comfortable in the positions that they are in that they don’t realize that they are not actually following company policies because

the “old management” team did not enforce them. That is true and it happens in all companies, not just WalMart. This is not the “new management’s” fault but the associates who don’t want to change and think that blaming new management as the problem. The fix is grow up. It’s not the new management’s fault that the store was in a position that everyone was so comfy (like wearing an old sweatshirt) that they think all the more experienced associates are being treated unfairly because they are now being asked to actually do what their job descriptions actually entailed from the beginning and were never enforced. Associates need to remember that management teams are in place to run the stores not to be your friends. If you happen to have that type of relationship with your management team it is a bonus. Most of the time what everyone is talking about is what happens when the management teams becomes to “chummy” and then you get the favorites. And, let’s not forget to hit upon the person who said Wal-Mart was “watching and taping” him. Hmm. Let’s see, first of all a company that you work for was told by you or a doctor that you were unable to perform certain tasks hence the workman’s compensation comes into play. I would say that the company got info that you were “faking” it and yes it is their job to get as see MANAGEMENT page 5

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Thoughts While Watching ‘Nature’ It is Wednesday evening, shortly after eight o’clock. I am sitting in a still-somehowholding-together overstuffed chair in the upstairs den, which functions largely as my wife’s library. (My library is in my downstairs office.) The television set is turned on. On screen, a mother grizzly bear and her three cubs are searching for food on Admiralty Island in southeast Alaska. More precisely, they are waiting for the arrival of the expected salmon that should by now be showing up in the waters surrounding the island. But the salmon are late. A threedegree rise in temperature has changed everything. The bears are not alone in their growing anxiety. Other animals and fowl who call the island home are wondering where the salmon are, too. So is the island itself, as it also gains nourishment from the interplay of life and death that is a daily occurrence in this Eden-like setting. By program’s end, the salmon have finally been able to get back to their spawning grounds, but it is too late for some of those who had been unable to find enough sustenance to sustain themselves, or had fallen victim to those who had found other ways to keep themselves alive. By program’s end, the mother grizzly has lost two of her three cubs, one possibly to the claws and teeth of a male grizzly, as we learn that males often attack and kill young cubs of their own kind. Watching the program, my thoughts drifted back to a day in Kenya this past November. Our group was on a morning safari in the Massai Mara. As we searched for wildlife to photograph, we spotted a group of vans similar to ours stopped up ahead of us. Animals of some kind must be there. We drove closer. Some of us saw first a young male cheetah loping along the grass close to the road. Others in our van saw first the young Cokes Hartebeest and its mother crossing the road. The cheetah had now spotted it prey, had stopped and crouched low, its muscles

flexing to spring to the attack. It was then we saw another cheetah coming from the other side. In a moment, it was all over. The calf was caught between them and quickly pulled to the ground. What followed was not pretty to watch, and one of the people in our van could not. While well aware that that was how life in the wild worked, watching it was not possible. We understood. Nonetheless, most of us kept our cameras clicking on. There is little need to go into detail on the kill. If one is going to photograph the beauty of life in the wild, one had best be prepared to see the dark side of that life, as well. At least, the violence found in the wild is usually not without reason. Life needs food to sustain itself and sufficient territory in which to find that food. And, of course, there is always the matter of dominance among one’s own species or over other species. Especially considering that last sentence, watching programs such as “Nature,” I often think: “Are we humans all that different?” As most of my readers know, I have had a lifelong interest in history, both that of the country of my birth and of the world in general. My reading generally focuses on books and magazines of history and its related subject matter. Recently, I have been reading books detailing events and the thinking in this country and the world as the Nineteenth Century came to a close that made the Twentieth Century the war-filled century that it was. So much of it had to do with dominance, as Nationalism and Imperialism reared their ugly heads. How many millions had to lose their lives in order to satisfy these ends? How many lives are still being sacrificed on the same altars? As “Nature” came to a close, I had had enough. I turned the television off, turned on my I-Pad, and worked a crossword puzzle. (Ithaca Bound is the pen name of Dick Conway. His e-mail address is: ithacabound35@gmail.com.)

Second Annual Nansen Milan Winter Festival a great success To the editor: The Nansen Ski Club and Portal to the NH North Woods Business Group send out profuse thanks to all of the sponsors, volunteers, vendors and racers who made the Second Annual Nansen Milan Winter Festival a great success! The festival, which was held on Sunday, January 22. included 1, 5 and 14 km classic ski races at the Milan Hill State Park with racers ranging from ages 3-67! Sled dog teams also took visitors on tours of the wooded Park trails. At the Milan Village School, local craft vendors sold beautiful jewelry, gems, alpaca yarn and sweaters and delicious baked goods. A local boat builder showed his wares, and volunteers from the Moffett House brought photographs and told stories of Berlin’s Winter Carnivals of old. After a delicious lasagna luncheon hosted

by the Milan Luncheonette and Variety, racers were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals. All of the kids who participated were given medals donated by Corrigan Screen Printing. Racers were also entered into a raffle for donated tickets to Black Mountain and Great Glenn Trails, a whitewater rafting trip with North Woods Rafting, a massage from Northern Oasis, a ski bag and water bottles from Aker’s Ski. Foreast Transportation also provided essential support to the event by offering free shuttles between the races and other activities. For race results and more photographs visit www.skinansen.com. And thank you again to all who made the event possible! We will look forward to collaborating with you again next year! Phoebe Backler Event Organizer

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Area residents named to dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College COLCHESTER, VT -- The following local residents were named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College, a liberal arts, residential Catholic college located in Burlington, Vermont, one of the top 10 college towns in America. They are: Danika LeBlanc, daughter of David LeBlanc of Berlin and Tina and David Lacasse MANAGEMENT from page 4

much evidence on you to prove that you are not injured. Most companies will go through this and save the money they would pay to you because you were found doing something that you were not supposed to be able to do and then deny your claim. Think about it, if you were running a company and someone said they got hurt on the job but then is seen going about doing normal everyday tasks and tasks they should be able to do at work would you not deny their claim? Now to address the bologna of “community”. Like I said, my husband and I have lived here for what I consider a long time but when we first bought our house we both did not work in this area and traveled elsewhere for work now does that make us not part of the community because we don’t work here but live here? It sure doesn’t change the fact that we pay our taxes like everyone else. Also brought up was shopping at local stores what stores in this area are actually locally owned and have what you are looking for at reasonable prices? Someone complained that the management team doesn’t live in “our” community what makes you think that they didn’t first try to find a housing in this area before they purchased a place they were happy with and knew they would want to live in for the duration of what a loan length is. I also have to disagree about the customer service issue in some departments. Are you people actually serious; you go to Wal-Mart of all places for one on one service in toys, clothes or even foods? When Shaw’s was open did they have the aisles actually manned by associates for help? No, you went to the service desk and they paged someone. We shop here because we can go in and most

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In our Jan. 24 story on the additional charges facing Jonathan Leite, 23, of Berlin in the alleged New Year’s Eve home invasion, we referred to the Cheshire Street home of Ashley Bacon and David Mulinski. In fact, it is the home of Ashley Bacon. She

of Milan, a Sophomore Biochemistry major, who graduated from Berlin High School before coming to Saint Michael’s. Katherine Schutt, daughter of Brian and Kelly Schutt of Groveton, a Junior Chemistry major, who graduated from Groveton High School before coming to Saint Michael’s. of the time get out without being bombarded by associates every so many feet asking “can I help you find something”? I am actually willing to find someone if I actually do need help in a department that should not be regularly staffed. I consider those regularly staffed departments to be fabrics, jewelry, electronics, paint and photo lab. I will say that a lot of the times we need something in the electronics department such as a game we have had to look for an associate but usually it is because they are helping someone else but other times they have been talking with another associate in another department. The only complaint I will agree with is about the buggies for people that are handicapped. I did recently become disabled and do agree that this Wal-Mart does need to either get more of them or get them upgraded. On numerous occasions we have gone shopping and when I was lucky enough to get one it stops working in the middle of the store. So what happens then? Well I am lucky enough that my husband is usually with me and he goes and tries to get a regular wheel chair or another buggy that is supposedly charged. We ended up just purchasing a wheel chair so that we don’t have to worry about this anymore but I do feel for the people who actually need to use them and by this I mean not the people who are using them because they are too lazy to walk the store and burn the batteries out so the customers who do need them have to wait while they charge or hope that they are there with another person who is willing to push them around the store in the regular wheel chair available. Nancy Herard Gorham

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Gorham’s Northway Bank celebrated Christmas at the Berlin Bowling Center with fun and gift exchange. Seated from L-R; Laurel Gagnon and Sarah Roy, standing Sue Small and Jamie Godbut and back row Bernie Guay and Chuck Sidell. Baby Myah Roy was present to keep everyone on their best behavior. (CORTESY PHOTO) HEARING from page one

receive raises. There is however, a tentative negotiated one-year agreement with the support staff on the warrant that will cost taxpayers $37 in total. The salaries line us up, but not due to raises. SAU Finance Administrator Pauline Plourde said that a $91,000 rise in salary costs is owed to the need to hire additional paraprofessionals to meet the needs of Special Education students and an English as a Second Language teacher. The Milan school district will contribute $59,000 to offset a portion of the increase. The new support staff contract includes a health care concession that raises the staff’s office visit copayments from $10 to $20, resulting in a savings of $10,783. In return, the staffers will receive salary increases totaling $10,820, leaving taxpayers in Gorham, Randolph and Shelburne a difference of $37 to make up. Plourde presented the budget break-down via PowerPoint presentation. In it she pointed out that close to 60 percent of the budget is made up of negotiated employee salaries and benefits. The district will see a substantial reduction in health insurance costs of around $68,000, but that is being countered by an increase in state retirement costs of $45,000. The insurance costs went down when the district switched providers from Local Government Center (LGC) to Primex. With costs fairly well contained at less than one percent increase, school officials explained that a loss of revenue will likely mean a raise in the tax rates for the three member towns. They ball-parked these increases at $1.18 for Gorham, $0.22 for Randolph, and $0.36 for Shelburne. The decrease in revenue, and big jump in Gorham’s estimated rate increase stems mainly from the exhaustion of the capital reserve fund that had been used to offset the building renovation bond payments for the last three years. There are two years left on the five year bond, and last year Gorham was able to offset $214,000 of their bond obligation through the use of the capital reserve. State and federal aid is expected to be down around $72,000

and the surplus fund balance is estimated at $106,000 less than last year. Plourde explained that she is always conservative with the fund balance estimate and would rather estimate low and be able to give more back, than estimate high and end up with less than she thought. Technology spending was a topic the audience wanted more information on, asking about the plan and cost to purchase computers for teachers. Jeff Stewart asked about the cost of the laptop computers being ordered for the teachers and why they were so expensive. “I think $1,700 per computer...that’s outrageous,” Stewart said. Plourde explained that 15 of the district’s 47 laptop computers that are more than seven years old are slated to be replaced this year. Administrators said that all the computer purchases are made through Dell and include a three year warrant with on-site technical support. “We do use Dells exclusively,” Bousquet said. “They’ve held up.” The cost includes all necessary software, an extended life battery, and a newer docking station so they can interact with the smart boards when appropriate. Bousquet assured the crowd that cost-saving measures were being looked at in his conversations with other superintendents, specifically the possibility of group purchasing. Warrant highlights include: *$30,000 to purchase a one-ton plow: SAU officials said that although the town of Gorham public works maintains the school, depending on the timing of the snowfall, there are occasions when it would be helpful to have their own equipment to get the schools open. “If we could give them I hand I think it would do well for everybody,” said Bousquet. *$5,000 to be added to the Technology Capital Reserve Fund from surplus. *$10,000 to be added to the Tuition Expendable Trust Fund from surplus. *$5,000 to be added to the Energy Expendable Trust Fund from surplus. *$20,000 to be added to the Bus Capital Reserve Fund from surplus.

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ingredients and substitutions to our menu items. We will have copies of the labels from whichever prepackaged or prepped items we do offer for you to research and decipher what works for your specific diet. Every customer’s needs are unique and therefore this evening is designed for you to come in and design your own individual menu. We will have menu items available to try that are already Gluten Free, Vegetarian, etc. We look forward to working with you to create your own Mr. Pizza menu! Please reserve your seat on our website www.mrpizzanh.com to ensure we have enough room and feel free to make any requests or give us any information you feel necessary before hand. Thank You and Happy New Year!

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New Year...

Winterland Market Place

Beautifully Historic restored Market Place Located on Berlin’s Main street. We are proud to be one of the first “Green” restorations in our area. Winterland Marketplace is booming with all kinds of new and exciting stuff enter from Main Street or Pleasant Street. Take a walk thru and enjoy the beautiful art work hanging in our own hallways, a new local artist featured each month. Make sure you take time to check out our wonderful retail stores inside. Hot Bodz In her new store front offers an exciting clothing line, designer bags and great tanning packages. Scene Street A hot new store offering Trips Rock & Roll Tee shirts clothing line, CD’s from Berlin’s favorite Dave’s Music. Recycled video games and lots of cool accessories. Berlin Betterbuildings

A great resource to all the energy savings and incentives available today. Ask about their home or business energy audits. They connect Berlin property owners with knowlege and funding opportunities, to save money and reduce energy consumption. Tea Birds Offering Home made from scratch food and spirits. Great selection of beer and wines. Tea Birds is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily specials Wednesday - Sunday nights. Wednesday night, pasta, Thursday, 2 for dinner, Burger Bash, Friday featured house wines, Sat. 1/2 price appetizers and Sunday early birds specials. Check out our new “Express Deli” healthy delicious food, great service, wonderful Atmosphere\If your looking for Health Care or Marketing, check out our second story, Personal Touch Home Health Care and CrackerJacks Marketing.

North Country Angels In-Home Care North Country Angels provides in-home care for your loved ones on a respite or around-the-clock basis. elders do better in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, but the responsibility born by the elder’s family can be overwhelming. Trustworthy help is available. North Country Angels has provided competent and compassionate in home care since 1985. Do not settle for second best when it comes to those you love. Peace of mind is priceless: * State of New Hampshire licensed with background

check and references available. * Flexible hours with punctual adherence to schedule. * Attentive, patient-focused care. Contact Denise Thibodeau for a non-obligation interview. Office number is 603-752-4257, cell is 603-7236257 and the e-mail is nofear4257@hotmail.com. New law: New Hampshire law requires that all Home Care Service Providers be licensed. Licensing is important. It helps ensure that families’ loved ones get service from qualified providers. North Country Angels is licensed.

Nutrition for Life Guilty of overeating during the holidays? Here are five tips to drop those post holiday pounds! 1.) Get moving! Make a date with exercise. Aim for 60 minutes 5 times per week. 2.) Drink water! Have an 8 oz glass before breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This helps to keep your stomach full and prevents overeating. 3.) Share! Stuck with leftover candy, chocolates, pies, or baked goods? Give some away to family, friends, and neighbors, or bring some into work to share with coworkers.

4.) Watch those portions! Don’t go back for seconds. One plate of food is all you need. 5.) Count to 10. Studies suggest that the average craving lasts only about 10 minutes. So before caving in to your urge, set your mental timer for a 10-minute time-out. Use the time to tackle something on your to-do list. It will distract you, and get you out of the kitchen. For more information on losing post holiday weight, contact Kristy M. Nadeau, certified nutritionist, at 603-752-7528, nutritionislife@gmail.com, www.nutritionislife.org.

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Local students named to Springfield College dean’s list SPRINGFIELD, MASS. -- Springfield College has named the following local residents to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2011 term. Jessica Cusson of Berlin, NH. Jessica is studying Human Services (UG).Daniel Gauthier of Berlin, NH. Daniel is studying Human Services (UG).Kendra Parent of Berlin, NH. Kendra is studying Human Services (UG).Megan Tucker of Berlin, NH. Megan is studying Human Services (UG). Hillary Oleson of Gorham, NH. Hillary is studying Sport Management. Julia Martinez of Gorham, NH. Julia is studying Human Services (UG). Kathleen Welcome of Groveton, NH. Kathleen is studying Human

Services (UG). Founded in 1885, Springfield College is world renowned as the Birthplace of Basketball®, and for its guiding philosophy of humanics – education of the whole person in spirit, mind and body – for leadership in service to others. Offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, the college educates leaders for the health sciences, human and social services, sports and movement studies, education, business and the arts and sciences. Its doctoral programs are in physical education and physical therapy. The college is ranked in the 2011 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” in the top tier of “Best Regional Universities -- North Region” by “U.S.News

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to better address the needs in our communities,” said Patrick Tufts, president and CEO of Granite United Way. In its first year, Granite United Way has seen many accomplishments; raising more money, streamlining various initiatives and decreasing their cost of doing business. Extending the organization’s service area to the northernmost parts of the state allows for increased program offerings, greater fundraising acumen and better technology. There are plans to hire a fundraising professional to work out of the Berlin offi ce

and international students study at its main campus in Springfield, Mass., and at its School of Human Services campuses in 11 U.S. locations. immediately. “As we all know, there are many individuals and families in need of assistance in our community. Ideally, this will allow us to not only better serve them, but to increase the number we are currently serving,” says Rolanda Duschene, UWNNH executive director. Duschene will remain with the organization working with program partners and leading the community investment work in the region. Additionally, a member of the former United Way of Northern New Hampshire Board of Directors will represent the region on the Granite United Way

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of the money it will lose if the sale goes through. “BIDPA is making every effort possible to recover those funds over time in the lease payment,” he said. But he estimated BIDPA will still lose as much as $400,000. Laflamme said residents should understand the money is not from general taxpayer funds but comes from BIDPA’s own assets. “This does not affect the city’s general fund and tax rate. This is all affecting BIDPA’s assets,” she said. Grenier said the city’s overall consideration is the approximately 20 jobs at Isaacson Steel. “BIDPA is willing to take a substantial loss to keep the jobs,” Grenier said. “Our intent is to keep the new company in operation.” Included in the asset agreement with Isaacson is a requirement that Presby sign a letter of intent to interview and retain as many of the current employees as possible. Grenier and Laflamme said Presby has told BIDPA that he is interested in expanding the business. The agreement reveals Presby’s lease with BIDPA will include

an option to lease additional space in the building. Laflamme said Presby has a reputation as an innovator and the BIDPA board is looking forward to working with him. If the agreement is approved by the bankruptcy court, Grenier said he is very optimistic about the future of the warehouse business. The mayor said the city will do what it can to help Isaacson President Arnie Hanson sell Isaacson Structural Steel - the fabrication business on Jericho Road that employs about 100 people. No offers have been received for the business although an Illinois company, Heico Companies, is reportedly interested in the operation. One sticking point has been the fact the facility was built on the site of a former city landfill. “We will do whatever is necessary, including taking ownership of the land, to keep the operation going and the jobs in town,” Grenier said. Isaacson Steel and Isaacson Strustural Steel filed for Chapter 11 reorganization last June. Isaacson President Arnie Hanson could not be reached yesterday for comment.

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by Lynn Johnston by Scott Adams

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll be locked in on your target like an animal on the hunt. There’s something you need to understand, and you’ll learn it from your experiences chasing this goal. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have not yet reached the limit of your capacity for joy. You won’t willfully be able to go there, but you can quietly suggest this to yourself and give yourself permission to investigate the boundaries. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You may visit the land of dissatisfaction with your life -- but you’ll stay only for a short time. Move immediately to the feeling that will help you be positive and craft a stellar plan of improvement. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll embark on an adventure. It starts off in familiar waters, and quickly you’re out to the unknown and unpredictable sea. You’ll navigate both with equal skill. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Lately there have been a few mismatches in your world. You would love to know about the people who would love to know you. Your social luck is about to turn around. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 27). Your feelings of safety, security and certainty won’t come from the outside world. Your experiences help you continue to grow a powerful core inside of you. The goals you set next month will bring you into new circles. You’ll give a presentation in March that attracts investors. Love drives the action in April. Pisces and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 10, 43, 24 and 19.

Get Fuzzy

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your communication skills will be highlighted. You’ll make your story interesting -- so interesting that others may ask for follow-up guidance as to how they might have a similar experience. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t live to serve, but you may have to serve to live. Making others happy is just part of your deal now. The better you do this the more personal satisfaction you’ll derive from your interactions. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Recreation is not just for fun now. Your competitive instincts will kick in. You’ll be sure to address the issue of rank. Everyone will know the score. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may resist change even though you know it’s inevitable and possibly even beneficial. You don’t want to let go. That is only natural and a way of honoring this special time. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You will ask for assistance, but you won’t depend on it. Anything you get will be a bonus. Your reliance on yourself is unshakable. The more you can do on your own the more confident you’ll be. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your focus on joint finances, children and friends will yield an interesting and unexpected outcome. You’ll realize how well you know your people and how much there still is to learn. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). How would you like to be honored in this lifetime? You’ll soon get a taste of it. Start now by focusing your energy and aiming it on what you would like to accomplish in the long term.

by Darby Conley

HOROSCOPE

by Chad Carpenter

Solution and tips at www.sudoku.com

TUNDRA

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 thru 9.

For Better or Worse

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1 5 10 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 25 26 28 31 32 34 36 37 38 39 40

ACROSS Seaweed California or Colorado, e.g. Stiffly proper Female student Weeper Suffer defeat Bull, in Spain Outstanding __ lift; T-bar Golfing pegs Small diagram in a larger map Fire residue Foot digit Reach, as a goal Spring holiday Evert of tennis Duck’s remark Rowdy horde Mr. Sedaka Sausage Urge on And so forth: abbr. Apply color to walls

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Wading bird Pie à la __ Voting survey Swat Leaping insect Examination Building add-on Pastureland Ooh and __; express delight

Yesterday’s Answer

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Friday, January 27 Free Tax Preperation: Free tax preparation for those earning under $58,000 at the Family Resource Center at 123 Main Street, Gorham. Please call 466-5190 to make an appointment. Saturday, January 28 Berlin High School Shockapella: to preform, at the benefit Supper to “Send Dustin Down Under” Beans and Franks supper, Eagles Club, 8 Green Sq. Berlin. Cost $6 for adults and $4 children 10 and under. 4 to 7 p.m. Free Tax Preparation for those earning under $58,000 at the Family Resource Center at 123 Main Street, Gorham. Please call 466-5190 to make an appointment.

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The Office The Office News

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fifth estate

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Need

Maine

PBS 11 WENH Antiques

Antiques

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Inside

20/20 (In Stereo) Å

Letterman

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Great Performances (N) Å

C. Rose

Romances Independent Lens

CBS 13 WGME A Gifted Man Å

CSI: NY “Keep It Real”

Blue Bloods Å

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Law Order: CI

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Life on the Rock

Catholic

Door to Hope

Image

Women of

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Anderson Cooper 360

Piers Morgan Tonight

Anderson Cooper 360

Erin Burnett OutFront

LIFE

Amer. Most Wanted

ESPN

NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Miami Heat. (N) (Live)

ESPN2

NFL Live (N) Å

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NBA Basketball: Pacers at Celtics

Celtics

SportsNet Sports

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Daily

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Friday, February 3 Cholesterol Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon, ENT office on the second floor of AVH. Complete lipid and sugar profiles will be available. For an appointment or more information, call 3265870.

FAM

Dirty Dan.

Movie: ››› “Pretty Woman” (1990) Richard Gere.

DISN

Wizards

ANT Farm Jessie (N) Fish

USA

Law & Order: SVU

TNT

Movie: ›››‡ “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) Elijah Wood. Å

GAC

ACM Showcase 2011

SYFY

WWE Friday Night SmackDown! (N) Å

Merlin “Aithusa” (N)

TLC

Say Yes

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Tuesday, February 7 AVH Diabetes Education Meeting: 6:30 p.m., AVH lecture room. Clare Fox, PT, AVH physical therapy manager, will speak on “Exercising with Resistance Bands and Light Weights.” All are welcome to attend this free offering. Refreshments will be served. FMI, call 326-5631.

DISC

HGTV A-P TRAV

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Cleveland The Exes

Raymond

George

’70s Show ’70s Show Friends

Law & Order: SVU

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King Friends Fam. Guy

The 700 Club Å Good Luck Shake It

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Good Luck

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American

Pawn

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Gold Rush (N) Å

Hollywood at Home

Selling LA Selling LA Hunters

Infested! (In Stereo)

Infested! (N) (In Stereo) Confessions: Hoarding Infested! (In Stereo)

Ghost Adventures

NGC

Alaska Wing Men (N)

SPIKE

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MTV

Jersey Shore Å

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VH1

Love & Hip Hop

T.I.-Tiny

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Tosh.0

The John Mulaney Stand-Up Playlist (N)

A&E

Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter

Tosh.0

Outlaw Bikers

T.I.-Tiny

Pawn

Bering Sea Gold (N) Hunters

Alaska Wing Men

Movie: ››› “(500) Days of Summer” (2009)

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The Soup

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Behind the Music Å

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TMC

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“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern”

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HBO

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Hunters

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Hunters

Ghost Adventures

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The Dead Files Å

AMC

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American Pickers Å

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House “Distractions”

Four Weddings (N)

by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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SportsCenter (N) Å Daily

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WIRTL

Kung Fu

Winter X Games From Aspen, Colo.

Boxing Ruslan Provodnikov vs. David Torres.

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Wednesday, February 8 ServiceLink Representative: to offer free, confidential Medicare counseling to beneficiaries, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., AVH Mt. Adams conference room. No appointment needed. FMI, call Gisele McKenzie, AVH customer service manager, at 326-5660 or Paul Robitaille of ServiceLink at 752-6407.

IND 16 WPME Monk Å

News

Adrenalina

Real Time/Bill Maher Sebastian Maniscalco “24 Hour Party”

Movie: ››‡ “The Karate Kid” (2010) Å

TWC - 23, CNN2 - 30, C-SPAN - 99, PAY-PER-VIEW - 59, 60, 61, 62

––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Friday Holiday Center Activities: 27 Green Square, Berlin. Breakfast served 8:-10 a.m.; cards 1-3:30 p.m. FMI 752-1413. Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee $15. AA Meeting: Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Discussion Meeting, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Weekly “Luck of the Draw” Cribbage Tournament. Gorham American Legion, 6 Androscoggin St., Gorham, $5pp: registration 5:15 to 5:45; play starts 6 p.m. Call Legion for more info 466-2433. Bingo: St. Anne Hall, 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Theatre North. Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Berlin Area Head Start Accepting Applications: For children between the ages of 3-5 years old. This is an income eligible program. Call 752-5464 to schedule an appointment to enroll your child. Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Story Time is 1:30 p.m. every Friday View On-line Catalog at https:// gorham.biblionix.com/ FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. Men’s Breakfast Meeting, Congregational/UCC in Gorham on Main Street. Meeting held the second Friday of each month at 7 a.m. Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Foot Care Clinics: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital Home Health and Hospice Department. For an appointment, call 326-5870. Serenity Steps Peer Support Center: 567 Main St. Berlin, Providing peer support services to local area residents challenged by emotional or mental difficulties. Open Monday through Wednesday 11-4; Thursday and Friday 11-7 p.m. FMI 752-8111. Salvation Army: Music Arts — drama/singing company/sacred dance/timbrels (for all ages), 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dinner — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jr. Soldiers/ Jr. Soldiers Prep/Corps Cadets — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Youth Horizons: (ages 13 and up), 7 to 9 p.m., 15 Cole St., Berlin. (FMI 752-1644) Coos County Adult Learner Services: Offers free, confidential, one-to-one instruction in basic reading, writing, math, English for speakers of other languages and preparation for high school equivalency exam (GED). Available Monday through Friday at 166 Main St., Berlin. To schedule an appointment, call 752-1927 or 1-800-268-5437. Berlin and Coos County Historic Society Moffett House Museum: Open five days, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Can also be opened by appointment. Call 752-4590. Available are historical documents, school yearbooks, Berlin/ Gorham directories, annual city reports, city and county reports, Brown Bulletins, old books, artifacts and more. Also accepting artifacts. Saturday NC Big Book Step Study: AA meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tea Birds Restaurant conference room, 151 Main St., Berlin. Shelburne Library Schedule: Thursday - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Dummer Library Story Hour: First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. (FMI 449-0995; E-mail: dpl@ ncia.net) Salvation Army Bible Study: 10 a.m., 15 Cole St., Berlin. Genealogy Library: First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gorham Hill Road, Randolph. Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday AA Meeting: Big Book. Discussion Meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m,. AVH. Compline: Every Sunday, 8 p.m. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, a short evening prayer service, sung every Sunday, 2 High Street, Berlin. FMI 7523504.

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by Abigail Van Buren

HIGH SCHOOL LETTERS BRING MEMORIES BEST FORGOTTEN

DEAR ABBY: A few days ago I received a large white envelope from a friend I had been close to in high school. “Jen” returned every letter, card and note I had written to her throughout our four years of school. She thanked me for being a good friend and thought I might like to have them. I can’t tell you how upsetting it was to read how awful I was as a teenager. I was promiscuous, used foul language and made references to experimenting with drugs. It brought back so many terrible memories that I had blocked. I have been married for 23 years and have three children who would be crushed if they discovered my past. I don’t know what to do. The letters are full of history and my innermost feelings. Some passages are humorous and the thoughts of a silly teenager talking to a dear friend. I can’t bring myself to throw them away and have hidden them in my hope chest. What should I do with them? -- SECRETS OF THE PAST DEAR SECRETS: The problem with the written word is that it often outlives the writer. If you don’t want your children or grandchildren to remember you through your true confessions, censor them NOW. Unless you’re “hoping” your family will discover the letters after you’re gone, you should destroy them. However, if they contain memories you would like to keep, copy the passages down and place those in your hope chest. DEAR ABBY: I was sexually assaulted two years ago by a boy at a party I attended while away at school. I reported the incident to local and campus police, but there wasn’t enough evidence to have him arrested. It took me a while to realize I needed help to deal with it. I’m looking for a counselor and hope to volunteer at a rape crisis center after I have gotten the

help I need. I have learned that the man who attacked me is getting married. I don’t know his fiancee, but I’m horrified at the thought of this unsuspecting woman marrying a predator. I know if I do nothing, anything that happens to her or their children is on my hands for staying silent. I don’t even know if she’d believe me, but I feel I have to try. Some advice, please, Abby. -- ANXIOUS IN ALABAMA DEAR ANXIOUS: You are not alone. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in five women report having been raped or suffered an attempted rape in their lifetime. If there is a rape crisis center near you, contact it now and let the counselors there counsel and guide you in your healing. If you approach your predator’s fiancee at this point, you probably won’t be believed. Not being believed is like being raped twice. So get some professional help before you attempt to reach out to her. DEAR ABBY: I am very fair-skinned and turn red easily, especially when I’m nervous or embarrassed. It has made me afraid to speak in public or to go to large events where there may be a lot of people. Do you have any advice on how I can get over this? -- BLUSHING EVEN NOW IN PHOENIX DEAR BLUSHING: What you have described may be a symptom of social phobia, the most common form of an anxiety disorder. There are effective treatments for it, and you can find out more about them by discussing your problem with your physician and/or a psychologist. You might also benefit from attending a phobia support group. The psychologist can help you locate one or more of them in your community.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at: Dear Abby, c/o The Conway Daily Sun, PO Box 1940, North Conway, NH 03860

Doonesbury

by Gary Trudeau

For Rent

FIRST floor, 315 High, four rooms, heat, h/w, w/d connection, closed in porch, $650/mo. 752-5633.

GORHAM first floor two bedroom. Bell St. $650/mo. heat included. Yard, stove/ fridge, w/d connection. No smokers. Large two bedroom, second floor. Yard, stove, fridge, w/d connection. $750/mo heat included. No smokers. Call or text (603)723-7015.

FURNISHED 3 room, 2nd floor, heat/ hw, off-street, no pets, no smoking. Security $550/mo (603)752-1777.

Help Wanted

Experienced Autobody Technician Must have own tools Apply in person or call John Beaudoin Auto Body 449-2025.

Always Ready, Always There. Call your local Recruiter! SSG Matthew Hawkins 603.340.3671

VACANCY

BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher BROWN SCHOOL This position is effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year. Applicant must be NH Certified. Individuals interested in the above position should send a letter of interest to Corinne Cascadden, Superintendent, Berlin Public Schools, 183 Hillside Ave. Berlin, NH 03570 or email hr@sau3.org on or before February 1, 2012. EOE

TOWN MANAGER

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858 DOLLAR-A-DAY: Ad must run a minimum of 5 consecutive days. Ads over 15 words add 10¢ per word per day. REGULAR RATE: $2 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional caps 10¢ per word per day. Centered bold heading: 9 pt. caps 40¢ per line, per day (2 lines maximum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once. DEADLINES: noon two days prior the day of publication except for Monday’s paper when the deadline is Thursday, 11 a.m. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa and Mastercard credit cards and of course cash. There is a $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 752-5858; send a check or money order with ad copy to The Berlin Daily Sun, 164 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 or stop in at our offices on Main Street in Berlin. OTHER RATES: For information about the professional directory or classified display ads call 752-5858.

Animals

Autos

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter

BUYING JUNK CARS

Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373

and trucks. Paying in cash. Honest pricing. No gimmicks. Kelley’s Towing (603)723-9216.

Antiques

BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

ANTIQUES, glass, furniture, & collectibles of all kinds wanted by Bob Gauthier, 449-2542. Specializing in Estate and Business liquidation. Bonded.

Autos 1998 S-10, 2.2L, 2WD, auto, 135k miles, body and frame solid, ran good till the transmission blew, best offer, call 603-723-9906.

Paying Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! ROY'S TOWING 603-348-3403

For Rent $50. weekly, private lock room, owner's residence, 3 room apt $100/week. Furnished/ utilities. 603-348-5317. 24-7.

For Rent Are you visiting/ working in the area or working on the Burgess PioPower Biomass Plant and need a room by the night, week or month? Stay at DuBee Our Guest B&B in Milan, eight miles north of project. Fully furnished, including paper goods, full use of kitchen, wireless internet, Direct TV, barbecue grill and cleaning service. $35/night, or $140/week.

For Rent BERLIN Houses available immediately. 131 Jolbert Street 3/4 br, 1 1/2 bath, yard and garage. $775/mo. No utilities included. Also 252 Wight St. 2 BR, 1 bath. Yard and garage $675/mo. No utilities included. Call or text (603)723-7015. BERLIN: 2 apts., furnished, 1&2 small bedrooms, heat, h/w included, no pets, $475, 752-1112. BERLIN: 2 bedroom, heat, h/w included, HUD accepted, $550/mo. 802-388-6904. BERLIN: 4 large rooms + storage room, 2 bedrooms, 3rd. floor, heated. All appliances, some furniture, no pets, parking, enclosed porch, close to downtown, 168 East Mason Street, 723-6276, 752-6276.

BERLIN apartments available. 1 bedroom units $450- $550/mo. heat included, some include hot water and 2 bedroom first floor $600/mo. heat and hot water included, available immediately. 3rd floor, 2 bedroom $575/mo. No smokers. Off street parking. Call or text for detail (603)723-7015.

BERLIN 3rd floor, 4 room, 2 bdrm heated. Call 978-609-4010.

COMPLETELY renovated 3 bedroom & 1 bedroom apartments. Call H&R Block, great landlord (603)752-2372.

BERLIN- Spacious 2 bedroom 1st floor of duplex; heat, hw, w/d hookups; yard & garage; stove & frig incl., no pets; $700 + sec dep. 603-560-3481.

BERLIN: one/ two bedroom, heat, h/w, storage, garage, 2nd. & 3rd. floor, 752-5034 or 387-4066.

COTTAGE: 3 bedroom, one bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, FMI $750/mo. call 723-2828, 752-6826.

Owners have separate living quarters.

FMI call 603-449-2140 or 603-723-8722.

Colebrook, NH (pop. 2,301) is a Northern New Hampshire Community, eight miles from the Canadian Border, seeking a qualified and experienced professional to manage all aspects of local government. A Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy/Administration or related field with a minimum of three years experience in municipal management or acceptable combination thereof is required. Experience should include financial management, budget preparation, grant application and administration. Municipal experience in a similar size, cultural and geographic setting is desirable. Successful candidate will possess ability to interact and communicate effectively with the public, elected and appointed officials at all levels of government and business. Colebrook has a $3 million dollar budget including water and sewer departments plus a regional Dispatch Center serving 17 NH, VT and Canadian towns. The salary will be negotiable dependent upon qualifications and experience. All applicant names will be kept confidential. Record and background check required of final candidate. Reply by letter and resume to: Board of Selectmen, 17 Bridge St., Colebrook, NH 03576 by February 20th, 2012. EOE

Branch Manager Full time position If you are looking for a great working atmosphere this position may be just right for you! Woodlands Credit Union is seeking a dependable person to become the leader of our Conway Branch. The right individual will be a goal oriented proven leader and passionate about exemplary member service. Requirements include: Excellent communication skills, Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, 2 to 5 years as a supervisor/ manager in a financial institution. Equivalent work experience will be considered. Lending background preferred. Sales/ Retail experience a plus. Woodlands Credit Union is the Credit Union industry leader in Northern New Hampshire with a commitment to serving our employees and our members. We offer a competitive salary structure and a benefits package that includes an employer matching 401k, health, life and long term disability insurances and more. Qualified candidates may send or email resume to:

Joe Rodgers, V.P.H.R. 730 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 Berlin, Gorham, Conway, Plymouth and Lebanon, New Hampshire (603)752-5650 • www.woodlandscu.com Equal Opportunity Employer

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KARAOKE

American Legion Post 82, Androscoggin St., Gorham

Saturday, January 28 8-12 Midnight with Steve Emerson Members and bonafide guests welcome. Misbehavior will not be tolerated.

New York City Trip May 4 thru May 7, 2012 $455 double occupancy Includes tours and some meals Bus leaves from Berlin

MORNEAU TRAVEL Louise B. Morneau, Travel Consultant 752-1251 Office • 752-1252 Fax PO Box 551, Berlin, NH 03570 pixiedust_travel@myfairpoint.net

For Rent

For Sale

GORHAM HOUSE

COMPLETE twin bed $100. Matching (girls) twin headboards $100. One pine twin headboard $50. 12,000 btu air conditioner $150. Call (603)915-6036.

3 bedroom, $795 completely remodeled, no utilities included, 84 Lancaster Road, 466-5933, 915-6216. GORHAM, 2 bedroom, heat included, w/d hookup, no smoking/ pets. $650/mo. 466-3162. GORHAM: 13 Exchange St, (white bldg w/ black trim) 2 br, first floor, fridge & stove, h/ hw, w/d hookup, w/ shed, parking spaces, no pets. Sec. dep. Call: 466-3378 (8am-4pm, M-F or leave a message). GORHAM: 2 bdrm $650/mo. Heat & hot water, no pets (978)726-6081. GORHAM: 2 bdrm, new kitchen, bath, hardwood floors, heated, garage, (603)466-2088. GORHAM: 2 bedrooms, heat, h/w, off street parking, newly renovated, no pets, 723-6310. GROVETON, 2 bdrm, 2nd floor, heat & hot water included. No pets, references required. $550/mo, 1st month & sec. dep. required. (603)210-2043. HOUSE for rent: 2 bedroom house, single car garage in Berlin. Appliances furnished. Lawnmower and snow blower available. No pets, no smoking. Rent $700/mo. Tenant pays $700 security deposit, water, sewer, heat and utilities. References required. Call 466-9999 or 723-4166. HOUSE: Nay Pond, 2/3 bedroom home, 2 full bathrooms, open kitchen concept, all appliances, hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, huge sun room, boat dock and more, $2000/mo. call 723-2828 or 752-6826. ONE Bedroom apt. 2nd. floor, remodeled bathroom w/ washer, dryer hook-up, $135/wk, call 752-6459, 723-6726. ONE bedroom, heat, h/w, electricity included. $600/mo.; Studio, heat, h/w, electricity included, $500/mo. 603-723-4724. ROOMS, furnished, cable, laundry, wi-fi, parking included, $75/wk. 326-3286, 728-8486.

CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. 833-8278 JACQUES Live Bait. Large Suckers $1.00/each. Medium Suckers $0.50/each. Shiners $5.00/dozen Medium Native Bait $5.00/dozen Cut Bait, Large & Small Suckers $0.25/bag. Open 7 days a week 5AM-5PM 723-4799, 723-2669.

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Filing Applications for the following offices will be accepted during regular Town Clerk office hours beginning January 25, 2012, until February 3, 2012. Town Clerk will also be available to accept filings February 3, 2012, from 3 to 5 pm.

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GORHAM--Senior Jaimie Bisson scored 17 points, helping the Gorham girls’ basketball team to a 39-28 victory over Concord Christian in Gorham Wednesday. “We were fortunate enough to see Concord play down at the Christmas tournament,” said head coach Pete Girouard. “Their center, Kendra Jarvis, dominated down their and they like to go to her, to open up their outside shooting. We needed to get her in early foul trouble and that’s exactly what happened. Our girls did a great job of making good entry passes inside to Jaimie. Jaimie worked hard for her points and had a good night.” The Kingsmen live on the three-point shot and in the first quarter it gave them a 11-9 lead after one quarter of play. Shelby Wischan led her team with five points. Bisson had five for the Lady Huskies. “We made a plea to our wing people that they needed to get out on their shooters,” said Girouard. “Getting a hand in their face and going inside to Jaimie got their big girl in foul trouble.” The Huskies outscored Concord 11-4 in the second quarter to take a 20-15 half time lead. Bisson seven points was continuously fed by team mates Maggie Currier and Alyssa Carlisle on the low block. Jarvis had the lone bucket for the visitors. The Huskies pushed their lead to 28-17 by the end of the third quarter. Bisson had five points to include a three-pointer from beyond the arc. Freshman Brooke Nadeau worked tirelessly at both ends

of the floor, had a hoop and a free throw to help the Gorham offense. Gorham kept the Kingsmen off balance all night by apply defensive pressure on the ball. Huskie guards Jessica Stewart, Hayley Holmes, Leslee Kenison, Danika Gorham, and Devon Cyr played the full length of the floor all night on the defensive side. That allowed the Gorham advantage to swell to 37-17 at one point in the fourth quarter. Down the stretch, Gorham took off their pressure and that enabled Concord’s Kaity Purtell to heat up hitting a pair of long three-pointers. At the sound of the final horn, Gorham had their 39-28 win in tact. Jess Stewart had five points for Gorham in the final quarter. For the game, Concord Christian had nine field goals, four coming from behind the arc. The Kingsmen were 6-11 from the foul line. Purtell had nine points for the visitors. The Huskies had 16 field goals from the floor and were 6-13 from the foul line. Bisson led all scorers with 17 markers. Nadeau netted another nine for the Gorham girls. The Huskies will travel to Bethlehem on Friday. Gorham takes on the Profile Patriots at 5:30 PM. GHS 09 11 08 11--39 CCHS 11 04 02 11--28 Huskies- Gorham 1-0-2, Cyr, Currier, Stewart 3-1-7, Kenison 0-2-2, McClure, Holmes 1-0-2, Bisson 7-2-17, Nadeau 4-1-9, Carlisle. Kingsmen- Purtell 3-0-9, Wichan 2-2-7, Darrah, Jarvis 2-1-5, Davis, Revitsky, Martel 2-3-7, Kang, Varley.

Gorham boys end losing streak, 64-55 BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM--The Gorham boys’ basketball team limited Concord Christian to just 16 points in the second and third quarters, enabling Gorham to go on

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Candidates for any Town office may file at the Town Office with Town Clerk Rodney Hayes or Deputy Town Clerk Jo Carpenter from Wednesday January 24, 2012 and to Friday February 3, 2012. The Town Clerk’s office will be open from 2- 5 PM on Friday February 3rd. Filing closes at 5:00 pm on Friday February 3, 2012. The following offices will be open on the 2012 ballot: TOWN 1 Selectperson for 3 years 1 Town Clerk for 3 year 1 Tax Collector for 3 year 1 Treasurer for 3 years 1 Moderator for 2 years 1 Library Trustee for 3 years 1 Budget Committee Member for 2 years 1 Budget Committee Member for 3 years 1 Memorial Forest Committee Member for 3 years 1 Cemetery Trustee for 3 years 1 Trustee of Trust Funds for 1 year 1 Trustee of Trust Funds for 3 years 1 Supervisor of the Checklist for 2 years 1 Supervisor of the Checklist for 6 years February 7, 2012 is the last day to petition the Selectmen to include warrant articles for the March 13th Town Meeting. (RSA 39:3) Rodney Hayes, Town Clerk – 466-2262

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and teammate Jake St. Hilare six points, assisted the Huskie offense. The Gorham depth kept a refreshed group of players on the floor. Concord Christian resorted to shooting from long range and that allowed Gorham to extend to a 50-38 advantage after three quarters of play. Three different Kingsmen scored buckets in the third quarter. Senior center Micheal Turgeon got his game on in the paint area, netting seven points for Gorham. The visitors tried to make a run on Gorham in the final quarter. However, the Kingsmen stayed in their zone defense for too long and the Huskies ate up large portions of the clock in the fourth quarter. St. Hilare was tough on the inside netting eight points in the final quarter. Peters did his best to try and bring Concord back adding seven points in the last quarter. For the game, Concord had 24 field goals, five coming from beyond the arc. The Kingsmen were 2-5 from the foul line. Peters led all scorers attaining 27 points in a losing effort. The Huskies had a balanced attack by hitting 26 field goals and shooting 10-15 from the foul line. Lambertson 19, St Hilare 16, and Turgeon 12 points, provided most of the Gorham offense. The Gorham boys will travel to Bethlehem 7 p.m. GHS 15 15 20 14 64; CCHS 22 08 08 17 55 Huskies (64)- Pike 1-0-3, Boisselle, Murphy, Lambertson 8-3-19, Gauthier 2-0-4, Jensen 3-1-8, St Hilare 6-4-16, Defosses 1-0-2, Turgeon 5-2-12. Kingsmen (55)Johnson 2-0-4, Davis 4-0-9, Kelley 3-0-7, Peters 11-2-27, Pincince 3-0-6, McLaughlin 1-0-2.

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Berlin Recreation Dept. news Gorham Recreation Dept. news SATURDAY MORNING HOCKEY IS UNDERWAY: Hockey players age 10 – 16 meet every Saturday, 8:309:30 a.m. for pick-up-fun games. We can still include you at a reduced rate! Call for details at 752-2010. ADULT WALKING IS UP AND RUNNING at the Berlin Junior High School. Keep exercising during the winter weather! Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. $15.00 per person. Pick up pass at Berlin Recreation Center. Pass is valid until March, 2012. COSMIC BOWLING WITH PIZZA, SODA & MAKE YOUR OWN SUNDAE: $10.00 is all it costs to take part in the “cosmic” experience during February school vacation. Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Any age can join. Register at the Berlin Recreation Center. Maximum of 40 participants. Call 752-2010 if any questions. LITTLE TYKES PLAYGROUND: Potty-trained three to five year olds do a variety of activities under the direction of Instructor Sylvia Ramsey. Crafts, basic lessons, story, snacks and play time. Next session begins Monday, February 27 for eight weeks. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Fee is $96.00. Pay in full by February 21 to be eligible for the next Incentive Raffle. BERLIN VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARD: The Volunteer Tree at City Hall will be adding “volunteer leaves” this spring to recognize deserving Berlin citizens who are making a difference in the community. Nominations forms with more

detailed information on the Volunteer Award Tree and its significance may be picked up at the Berlin Recreation and Parks Department, 672 First Avenue, Berlin. You may also call the office at 752-2010 to have a nomination form faxed or mailed to you. Deadline to nominate for the 2nd Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards is March 15. The awards will be given in the following categories: Recreation/Sports – volunteer who supports activities in Berlin Recreation, Berlin School sports or other city sponsored leisure events. Humanities/Arts – volunteer who supports humanities and arts in the community such as the Berlin Public Library or Berlin Public Schools Arts and Music programs. Education – volunteer in support of the Berlin Public Schools. Government – volunteer on a city board or other function of the government of the city. Grounds & Special Outdoor Projects – volunteer who assists in the care for city property, infrastructure, mowing, painting, etc. 2012 31st ANNUAL BERLIN RECREATION EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA” Join this fast-paced-run through the Berlin Recreation gym on Saturday, March 31. Free but donations always accepted. Please attend at following times: 9:30 a.m. for ages 2 and 3; 9:45 a.m. for ages 4 and 5; 10:00 a.m. for ages 6 and 7; 10:15 a.m. for ages 8, 9, and 10. (Parents of children with allergies need to be aware candy may contain products your child should not consume).

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Tuesday, January 31st – 3/4 grade girls’ games at 5:00pm (MILAN @ HORNETS). Tuesday, January 31st – 3/4 grade boys’ game at 6:00pm (SPURS vs. LAKERS) and also playing at 6 p.m. (MAGIC @ MILAN). Wednesday, February 1st – Instructional basketball has been cancelled and we be made up on Wednesday, February 15th. Thursday, February 2nd – 3/4 grade girls’ game at 5:00pm (EAGLE @ MILAN). Thursday, February 2nd – 3/4 grade boys’ game at 5:00pm (SPURS vs. LAKERS). Saturday, February 4th – The 5/6 grade girls travel team will play in Gorham. 9 a.m. against Lancaster and at 11: a.m. against Bethlehem. Saturday, February 4th – The 5/6 grade boys travel team will play in Gorham. 10 a.m. against Lancaster and at 12 p.m. against Bethlehem.

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Trinity Pioneers holds off Berlin Mountaineers, 2-1 BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN--Pioneer Kyle Valliere scored mid-way through the third period, lifting Trinity high school to a hard fought 2-1 victory over the Mountaineers in a boys’ Division I hockey game Tuesday in Berlin. Berlin got off to a good start, scoring with just 21 seconds left to play in the first period. A face-off in the Trinity end found senior Ethan Dorval winning the draw back to line mate Jeremy Rivard. Rivard’s shot beat Pioneer goal keeper Ryan Slatchkey for the 1-0 lead. The goal was Rivard’s sixth of the season. The visitors got things tied up in the second period, just 3:25 in. Berlin had a defensive lapse and Trinity took hold of the opportunity. Mitch Myers stuffed home the

chance, getting a feed from teammate Kolby Fortin to make it a 1-1 game after two periods of play. Both teams mirrored one another and it looked as if what ever team capitalized on their scoring chances would take home the victory. The contest was well played with very few penalties being whistled. At the 8:19 mark of the third period, Trinity got the goal they were looking for. The Pioneer’s top line combined in the scoring chance with Valliere lighting the lamp. Mike Boudette and Alex Discifco were credited with the helping markers and more importantly, Trinity had a 2-1 advantage. The Mountaineers did get their chances, unfortunately the puck stayed out of the Trinity net. The Berlin coaching staff called a time

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Base Flood Elevation Determination for the City of Berlin, Town of Clarksville, Town of Colebrook, Town of Columbia, Town of Dummer, Town of Errol, Town of Gorham, Town of Milan, Town of Shelburne, Town of Stewartstown, Town of Stratford, and Unincorporated Areas of Coos County, New Hampshire. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency solicits technical information or comments on the proposed Base (1-percent-annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) shown in the Preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and on the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for your community. These proposed BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). For a detailed listing of the proposed BFEs and information on the statutory period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at http:// www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX), toll free, at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

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we have.” For the game, Berlin fired 30 shots on the Pioneer goal. Berlin’s Martin had another solid game between the pipes making 22 saves. On Saturday, Berlin travels to Exeter, to take on the Blue Hawks in a key match-up for the Mountaineers. Game time is 1:20 PM. BHS 1 0 0--1 THS 0 1 1--2 Scoring: BHS- Rivard, THSMyers, Valliere. Saves: BHS- Martin 22, THS- Slatchkey 30.

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out late, to rest their top line and pulled goal tender Steve Martin late to get the extra attacker. However, Trinity held off the Berlin attack and stole the 2-1 victory from the Berlin skaters. The win elevated trinity to 4-6-1 and Berlin fell to 2-7. “We matched-up well with Trinity,” said Berlin head coach Mike Poulin. “The kids played well and we just couldn’t finish off our scoring chances. We need to reduce some of the defensive lapses that

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