The Berlin Daily Sun, Wednesday, January 4, 2012 by Daily Sun

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012

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BERLIN, N.H.

Gallus hopes to amend HB334 Amendment would exempt colleges, arenas from the bill

BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

A bill scheduled for hearing in Concord today by the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee removes restrictions on the possession of firearms on any state property, except where prohibited by law. The proposal, HB334, has come under fire by many for opening the door to allow guns on college campuses and other crowded public areas, but one of the bill’s sponsors may be looking to close that door a bit. According to a spokesman at Senator John Gallus’ office in Concord, an amendment is being drafted that would exempt some of the more controversial sites from the bill should it pass. Gallus staffer Richard Parsons said that the amendment will look to exempt the University System of New Hampshire, Community College System of New Hampshire and large venues like the Verizon Wireless Arena, from being obligated to

allow firearm possession on their premises. Gallus is one of seven sponsors of the bill, which was introduced in 2011. The bill, as it is written, is unpopular among local college administrators, students and law enforcement. “We are very clearly opposed to this legislation,” said White Mountains Community College President Kathy Eneguess. She said the bill, if passed, would create an untenable situation for law enforcement, faculty and students. Eneguess said she had spoken with some members of the Coos delegation to express her concerns that the bill would be detrimental to the campus. She added that throughout the course of the debate in the fall, she heard from many students and faculty opposed to the idea of having firearms on campus. While proponents of allowing guns on campus cite a deterrence factor, or the ability of individuals

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Two shots fired in struggle during home invasion Second man arrested

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Bacon told police she and Mulinski were in bed when she heard a knock at the door. When she answered the door, she said Leite said he wanted to speak to Mulinski. Bacon said she told Leite to come back later and tried to shut the door but he forced his way inside. Once in the apartment, Bacon reported Leite took out a black semi-automatic handgun and pointed it at her. She told police Leite followed her into the bedroom and demanded Mulinski and Bacon go into the living room. There, Leite allegedly demanded money from the pair. When Mulinski replied that he didn’t have any money, the affidavit said Leite told him he better call someone and handed him a cell phone. Mulinski called Letourneau and asked him to come over. When Letourneau arrived, Leite opened the door and greeted him. Once inside, however, the affidavit said Leite pulled

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BERLIN – Two shots were fired when a struggle broke out during a home invasion on New Year’s Eve, according to court documents filed in the case. Jonathan Leite, 28, of 816 Third Avenue, Berlin, was arrested Saturday for attempted armed robbery and burglary. Nicholas Belanger, 23, of Berlin was arrested Monday for conspiracy to commit robbery and criminal liability for the conduct of another. In his arrest affidavit, Berlin Detective Nathan Roy said shortly before 1 p.m. on Dec. 31, David Mulinski called 911 to report someone had just attempted to rob him at his 653 Cheshire Street home. Roy said when he arrived at the apartment, Mulinski, Ashley Bacon, and Donald Letourneau were there. Roy said he interviewed them separately and found their stories were consistent. All three reported knowing Leite.

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Council approves new telephone system, two councilors say goodbye

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BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

On behalf of the students at BJHS, the Student Council donated over five-hundred dollars worth of items for the Toys for Tots charity. Pictured student council members top row L-R; Jenna Arguin, Julianne Plourde, Kayleigh Eastman, Brianne Morneau, Robyn Parker, Mr. Murphy Advisor, and Renee Morrissette. Bottom row L-R; Tim Glover, Cory Fauteux, Rylie Binette, and Julie Downs.

BERLIN -- The city council Monday night approved purchasing a new telephone system for city hall and the courthouse. Meeting on the New Year’s holiday, the council covered a range of routine matters. The meeting was the last official one for outgoing councilors Tom McCue and Mark Evans. Housing Coordinator Andre Caron, who also serves as the city’s IT expert, reported the current phone system in city hall needs to be replaced. He said spare parts for the system are hard to come by and in recent years the city has been forced to purchase refurbished sets on EBAY to replace defective sets. Currently, Caron said the system is experiencing dropped calls, signaling that a total system failure may not be far away. “The system is showing its age,” he said. With $28,025 set aside in the current budget to replace the system, Caron said the city issued a request for proposals. Four companies responded to the RFPs and three ultimately submitted proposals. Caron said he was recommending going with Goulet Communications, Inc., of Stark, even through there proposal was slightly higher than one of the other vendors when all factors were considered. He said he was recommending Goulet because of the quality of the proposal and equipment, the contract was the only one to provide free labor for a year, and its hourly maintenance cost was far lower than the others. Caron said Goulet also has worked for the city before and see COUNCIL page 8

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Iran offers blunt warning to the U.S. over aircraft carrier

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CAIRO (NY Times) — The Muslim Brotherhood worked to stretch its lead Tuesday as Egyptians returned to the polls in the final phase of the first parliamentary elections since the ouster of former president Hosni Mubarak and prosecutors asked a court to deliver “the harshest penalty” against him. As the polls opened, some analysts suggested that the party founded by the Broth-

erhood, Egypt’s mainstream Islamist group and best-organized political force, could come away with a clean majority of the seats in the full Parliament instead of the plurality indicated by previous results. Some estimates indicated that the Brotherhood’s party, Freedom and Justice, started the day with nearly 50 percent of the seats awarded in the first two rounds of the vote. It won roughly

40 percent of the seats allocated by party voting, and a higher percentage of the seats contested by individual candidates. And the final nine governorates voting on Tuesday included the historic Brotherhood strongholds of Gharbiya and Daqahliyya in the Delta, where a number of the group’s best known candidates are running, including the former member of Parliament Mohamed Beltaggi.

Taliban to open Qatar office in step to formal talks KABUL, Afghanistan (NY Times) — Giving its first major public sign that it may be ready for formal talks with the American-led coalition in Afghanistan, the Taliban announced Tuesday that it had struck a deal to open a political office in Qatar that could allow for direct negotiations over the endgame in the Afghan war. The step was a reversal of the Taliban’s longstanding public denials that it was involved or even willing to consider talks related to its insurgency, and it had the potential to revive a reconciliation effort that stalled in September, with the assassination of

the head of Afghanistan’s High Peace Council. It was unclear, however, whether the Taliban was interested in working toward a comprehensive peace settlement or mainly in ensuring that NATO ends its operations in Afghanistan as scheduled in 2014, which would remove a major obstacle to the Taliban’s return to power in all or part of the country. In a statement, Zabiullah Mujahid, a spokesman for the Taliban, said that along with a preliminary deal to set up the office in Qatar, the group was asking that Taliban detainees held at the American prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, be released.

(NY Times) — Iran’s military released a blunt warning on Tuesday that an American aircraft carrier that left the Persian Gulf through the strategic Strait of Hormuz last week should not return. The warning, by Iran’s army chief, was the latest and most aggressive volley in a nearly daily exchange of barbed statements between Iran and the United States. Iran has just finished ambitious naval exercises near the strait, and it has repeatedly threatened to close the passage — through which roughly one-fifth of all the crude oil traded worldwide passes — if Western powers move forward with new sanctions on Iran’s petroleum exports. “We recommend to the American warship that passed through the Strait of Hormuz and went to Gulf of Oman not to return to the Persian Gulf,” said Maj. Gen. Ataollah Salehi, the commander in chief of the army, as reported by Iran’s official news agency, IRNA. “The Islamic Republic of Iran will not repeat its warning.”

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Johnson withdraws from Republican primary BY LLOYD JONES THE CONWAY DAILY SUN

Frustrated that he hasn't been able to gain political traction within his own party, former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson has ended his presidential bid — at least as a Republican. He asked his followers to rally behind Texas Congressman Ron Paul. On Dec. 28, Johnson announced in a message to his followers that he will no longer be seeking the Republican nomination, but that of the Libertarian Party, which would also put him on a general election ballot in all 50 states. Johnson wrote in a letter to his supporters that the move was both “a difficult decision – and an easy one,” because of his history with the Republican Party but also because of his exclusion from many debates and disagreements with most candidates. He went on to issue a harsher condemnation of his former Republican colleagues: "Frankly, I have been deeply disappointed by the treatment I received in the Republican nomination process. Other candidates with no national name identification like Herman Cain, Rick Santorum and Jon Huntsman were allowed to participate in the debates. Incredibly, candidates with no executive experience like Michelle Bachmann and Rick Santorum were allowed to participate while I, a successful two-term governor with a solid record of job creation, was arbitrarily excluded by elitist media organizations in New York. My appeals to the Republican National Chairman for basic fairness were ignored." Johnson on Saturday urged his supporters to go with Paul in the caucuses. "The cause of individual liberty and freedom is bigger and more important than any candidate or campaign," Johnson. "I am hopeful that in urging

my supporters in Iowa to vote for Ron Paul in the coming caucuses, a victory for the principles we share can be won." Johnson stands for shrinking the federal budget almost in half and legalizing marijuana. He's against gun control, against building a fence along the border with Mexico. He is pro-choice on abortion and he favors the right of marriage for same-sex couples. In the latest CNN/Time poll, conducted Dec. 21-27 and released Dec. 28, the New Hampshire Primary was shaping up as almost a foregone conclusion. Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, who has been the front runner all along, was in the lead at 44 percent followed by Paul, 17 percent; former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, 16 percent; former Utah governor Jon Huntsman, 9 percent; forearm Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum, 4 percent; Minnesota Congressman Michele Bachmann, 3 percent; and Texas Governor Rick Perry, 2 percent. In the poll, people were asked which Republican candidate they think best represents the personal characteristics and qualities a president should have? Romney came in at 46 percent followed by Paul, 16 percent; Gingrich, 14 percent; Huntsman, 9 percent; Santorum, 4 percent; Bachmann, 3 percent; Perry, 2 percent; someone else, 1 percent; none/no one, 2 percent; and no opinion, 2 percent. Romney's lead stretched even further when it came to "which Republican candidate do you think has the best chance of beating Barack Obama in the general election next November?" He was at 63 percent followed by Gingrich, 14 percent; Paul, 7 percent; Huntsman, 4 percent; Santorum, 2 percent; Perry, 1 percent; Bachmann, 0 percent; someone else, 1 percent; none/no one, 3 percent; and no opinion, 4 percent.

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Customers see issues too To the editor: I’m reading and listening Ted. I read your letter Ted of Dec 30,2011 and also Maggie’s and I am so angry with the deplorable way the employees of Wal-Mart are treated. It used to be a wonderful friendly place to shop. Yes, the employees are still friendly and helpful when you can find one (you can only be in one place at a time). Something has been missing in the atmosphere when you enter there for quite sometimes; you hear things that sound unbelievable but when you hear it more then once, makes you wonder and then you get a letter like yours (Ted) and it makes you stop and think this has to be real. I think this is so sad and unimaginable to work under those conditions. There is an injustice that is also being done to all the customers that enter that store too. It’s freezing in there, I need to wear layers of clothes plus gloves, the

shelves are scarcely stocked in some aisles (but if employees are working under these conditions I can see why and don’t blame them). I realize that anyone working there will not respond in a negative way to the treatment they are receiving; after all; they need that paycheck. I am a customer and I see it and don’t like it! Checking out of the store is downright ridiculous! Have you ever noticed that a business that starts small, does well, grows big always get these “geniuses” in that are not satisfied with the profits that made them big and successful to begin with? Then everything goes to hell. God forbid that the employees reap in a decent wage and living wi benefits out of it. I don’t think they are asking for much, loyalty works both ways; that use to be the American way. Carol Cole Berlin

Stop the war on Walmart To the editor I am writing this in response to the chain of messages written regarding the Gorham Walmart. I am an employee at this Walmart and am very aghast at the judgment being made of this store. I am quite weary of the insults made towards our new store manager. There are so many policies that have been part of the Walmart Company for

years that are finally being enforced, and those who are not abiding by the established policies are being coached appropriately. Previous store managers allowed these policies go by the wayside and from my perspective associates were taking advantage of the manager’s leniency entirely too much. One problem is that many see WALMART page 5

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Warning: Lunatic Legislature at Work by Susan Bruce

The N.H. Legislature is in the national news again. Once again, N.H. legislators are covering our state with glory. They aren’t content with merely eliminating thousands of jobs, defunding the state university system, and ensuring that the number of bridges on the red list continues to increase. Another group might rest on their laurels after all that — but not these doughty folk. They’ve found a new way to avoid dealing with the actual needs of our state. The latest boondoggle comes to us from lead sponsor Rep. Jennifer Coffey of Andover. She and a group of other legislators (all from the southern part of the state) have written a bill that, if enacted, would place warning signs at the New Hampshire/Massachusetts border. The signs would read, “WARNING: Massachusetts Border, 500 Feet.” The reps claim that this wouldn’t cost the taxpayers anything, since businesses would pay for the signs. That is untrue. Taxpayers pay every time a silly bill is introduced by a legislator, at a cost of approximately $1,500 to have it written up, go through legislative services, etc. Already we’re paying for this folly. Coffey also points out that the DOT would place the signs. DOT workers are not volunteers; they’re paid by the state of New Hampshire. Since the bill has generated some publicity, the sponsors now claim that these signs are necessary to inform people that they’re leaving New Hampshire and entering a state with different laws about seatbelts, motorcycle helmets, guns, and fireworks. It used to be that we residents were expected to be personally responsible for knowing all of that, and acting appropriately. How odd to see the liberty-minded Teabaglicans taking such a nanny state action! Could it be that what they really want to warn people of is that they’re entering a state that many of these elected officials deride as being the “Socialist Commonwealth of Taxachusetts” to the south? This is truly a brilliant plan. Massachusetts residents come to New Hampshire to buy our cheap booze and cigarettes. Massachusetts residents come here to enjoy the many recreational activities available in our state. They come up to stay in their second homes. They eat in our restaurants, stay in our hotels and inns, and shop in our factory outlets. Massachusetts residents contribute mightily to the economy of our state. What a truly excellent idea it is to offend and alienate them! The best part? Jennifer Coffey moved to New Hampshire in 2005. Guess where she moved here from? The same state that gave us so many of the current crop of legislators, including the Speaker of the N.H. House: Massachusetts. The warning signs really ought to be on the other side of the border. “Warning: stop sending us these people, or we’ll stop selling cheap booze and butts.” In other New Hampshire gone national news, the Huffington Post covered the desire of Rep. David Bates to turn New Hampshire into a referendum state. This would require a constitutional amendment. Funny how these guys swear they love the Constitution (either state or US), even as they express the need to change it. Bates is motivated by his obsession with overturning New Hampshire’s marriage equality law, a law supported by a majority of New Hampshire voters. He’d like to see New Hampshire laws subjected to the whim of well-funded, out-of-state, spe-

cial interest groups, as we’ve seen happen in Maine and California. Another brilliant plan from this legislature. That laser-like focus on job creation that these folks campaigned upon has yet to rear its pointy little head. The House committee on redistricting has also been working on their plan to gerrymander the state’s voting districts. The committee was comprised entirely of representatives from the bottom half of the state, which explains a lot about how the decisions were made about districts in the top half. They gave these guys maps, and armed with absolutely no familiarity with the north, they revved up their chainsaws, and got to work on carving up areas they have no familiarity with. So far, the plan seems unable to pass Constitutional muster, and best of all, they intend to bypass the governor altogether, by issuing their plan as an “order” to the secretary of state. The Teabaglicans seem intent on flouting long established tradition, at every part of the redistricting process. Their goal in many cases seems to be to peel wards off in some cities and combine them with towns that certainly don’t have the same interests or needs. There seems to be an attempt to combine mismatched towns into big districts, which will cost candidates more to run in, and create a number of headaches for those elected, in trying to represent multiple communities with differing school districts. And of course, the goal is also to protect some who are currently serving and eliminate others. Towns that traditionally lean toward the more liberal are being paired with towns that lean far to the fascist right. The lawsuits will be a lot of costly fun for New Hampshire taxpayers, but will certainly create jobs for lawyers. Representative Gregory Sorg’s recent letter to the editor about one of my November columns indicates that he was miffed at being compared to Scrooge. Sorg claims that 30 percent of our state revenue comes from federal monies, and that 40 percent of federal monies are borrowed. Sorg calls this unsustainable. Of course, we’re borrowing to fund the Bush tax cuts and wars, something Sorg would surely prefer not to acknowledge. It’s far easier to vilify the poor, which Sorg did, by referring to people needing fuel assistance as “engaging in irresponsible behavior.” Yes, indeed. How irresponsible of people to be under-employed, elderly, or poor! New Hampshire gets back approximately 70 cents for every federal tax dollar we send in. We’re subsidizing states like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alaska. Refusing federal dollars for heating assistance isn’t going to change any of that, it just means that we’ll continue to be a cash register, while refusing to raise sufficient revenue to run our own state with. As one of the wealthiest states in the nation, we could afford to pay our own way. We just don’t want to. Our legislature wants New Hampshire to be a poor relation, so that we will continue to be a tax-free haven for our 27,000 millionaires. And if that means that a few people freeze to death, and 15 percent of our bridges remain structurally deficient, well, that’s the way it was intended it to be, back in the 18th century that Sorg and his ilk intend to return us to. “Darkness is cheap, and Scrooge liked it.” Charles Dickens Susan Bruce is a writer and activist who lives in the Mount Washington Valley. Visit her blog at susanthebruce.blogspot.com.

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NAPLES, Fla. — Robert Emile Nadeau, 86, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, in Naples, on December 28, 2011. He was born in Berlin, NH on January 31, 1925, to Emile and Maude (nee Green). He graduated high school from Greenfield, MA and joined the Navy in 1942. He was trained as a Fleet Marine Corpsman, and was assigned to an LST headed for Europe. He was with the first wave, “H Hour”, to land troops and tanks on Utah Beach, Normandy, France. After the invasion, he was transferred to the Pacific and had independent duty on an invasion tanker with the responsibility for the health of 150 crewmen. After Navy service, he attended the University of Massachusetts and graduated Boston University in 1950. Bob Nadeau married his surviving spouse, Mary Lou Felter in 1950 and they moved to Bennington, VT where he started a small furniture company reproducing Shaker Furniture under a Royalty from the Shakers (only licensed craftsman in America). While residing in Old Bennington, VT, he was also the Chief of Police. Mr. Nadeau and family, moved to Naples, FL in 1966, where he bought Nassau Pools and expanded the business by becoming the first pool construction company in Collier County. His next business venture was a founding partner of Winger-Nadeau Realty, followed by developing numerous condominiums in Collier County. Bob was a member of the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club and become Commodore in 1970. He was also the WALMART from page 4

associates that were being treated with favoritism are now being treated equally, therefore not getting away with things that have been overlooked in the past. I for one appreciate being on a level playing field. It gives me a chance to show my worth without having to vie for the “right” friends in management. Also, nobody is fired without just cause. There is a well-established, 3 tiered system that is followed in our coaching regiment which consist of 7 chances for improvement. These coachings can be for any matter of things, though they are generally used for work performance and attendance. The “essays” you are talking about are not as demeaning as you venture to believe. An associate just has to write down how they are going to show improvement. It’s more of a game plan than an essay. This process may take approximately 30 minutes to an hour, while the associate gets paid for a whole shift, 4 to 8 hours at least. Do you want to keep a job? Then show up! Want to secure your job? Work hard and do what is expected. Let’s say that perhaps your workmanship lacks productivity. Then one may be called to talk to a member of management about such with a written out, filed warning in which the associate has to digitally sign it off as being received. Walmart does not tolerate paperwork that is not filled out by both a manager and the affected associate. The

President of the International Order of the Blue Gavel in 1974. Bas was founding member of Royal Poinciana Golf Club. He was also a member of Naples Rotary Club and The International Men’s Club of America; President 2004-2006. Mr. Nadeau was named a “Chevelier” of the Legion of Honor. The award was presented by President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, on May 9, 2007, testifying to the President of the French Republic’s high esteem for merits and accomplishments. In particular, it is a sign of France’s true and unforgettable gratitude and appreciation for personal, precious contribution of the United States’ decisive role in liberation of France during World War II. Bob enjoyed wood and precious stone carving; sailing; golfing; classical music; and reading. He was most passionate about traveling worldwide, with his beloved wife, enjoying cruising, historical sites, museums, and classical music concerts. Mr. Nadeau is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Lou; and sons Robert D. and Dwight H. (Cathy); “daughter” Judi; and grandchildren Rob and Bailey. A Celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 2 PM in the sanctuary of Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples, FL. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that memorial gifts be made in the name of Robert Nadeau, to Habitat for Humanity, Naples, FL or Project Mercy, 7011 Ardmore Ave,, Fort Wayne, IN 46809. associate is always present and aware of why they are being coached. How can you blame a store manager for a lack of cheerfulness? He can’t control a person’s mood any more than you or I. Along with that thought, he also has little to no control over the amount of allotted hours that can be used per week. Home office in Bentonville, AK calculates how many hours can be used and Travis has said himself that he uses every spare minute he can. I have even known him to call around our district to ask for unused time. He staffs the store as best he can with what he is given. He’s very personable, professional, and understanding as long as it is for practical reasons. He does not tolerate foolishness. Why hold that against him? I find very little to criticize him on. I want no accusation of brown-nosing or flattery to improve my position, however I did feel led to support my store manager because I believe he is doing what he thinks is best for this store and the people in it. He is not out to get anyone, nor is he creating a fleet of hatchet managers. Don’t be so naive and absurd. Understand that business is business. These firings are not personal and there are not nearly as many as have been rumored. Travis, as well as his management team are just individuals like you and I just doing their job. Try to remember that there are two sides to every story. Beckett Carin Berlin, NH

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out the handgun and demanded money from Letourneau. When Letourneau refused, Leite allegedly struck him in the head with the pistol. At some point, the affidavit said Letourneau tackled Leite and the two struggled on the floor. Mulinski joined in to help Letourneau and during the struggle the gun went off while Leite was holding it. Detective Roy said he found a bullet hole and a 45-caliber bullet on the floor. The three men continued to struggle and a second shot went off – this time the bullet traveled through the kitchen window. Bacon opened the door and Leite fled the scene. Bacon told police she looked out the window and saw Leite walking west on Coos Street. Mulinski ran outside and called 911. Berlin police issued an all-points bulletin for a blue Audi sedan owned by Leite’s girlfriend, Maegan Montelin, believing he was

with her. About an hour later State Police Trooper John Stephen stopped the vehicle on Route 110 in Milan and Leite was apprehended. State police also charged him with possession of drugs. During the investigation, a witness told police she had seen Nicholas Belanger driving a red sedan drop a man off on Cheshire just before the incident. The affidavit said when police questioned Belanger, he admitted dropping Leite off at Cheshire Street and picking him up a short time later near Ingy’s Ice Cream shop in his girlfriend’s red Volkswagen Jetta. Bail for Leite was set at $75,000 cash yesterday at First Circuit Court in Berlin. A probable cause hearing was scheduled for Jan. 10. Belanger was released on $2,000 cash and $8,000 personal recognizance bail. A March 13 court date has been set. (Reporter Melissa Grima contributed to this article)

No raises for Gorham teachers BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM — There will be no step increases for Gorham teachers while they work without a contract. That was the word on Tuesday from SAU 20 Superintendent Paul Bousquet. The teachers’ union and administrators announced before Christmas that they had reached an impasse on contract negotiations. The current contract was negotiated while the state’s evergreen law was in effect, but according to an opinion by the school district’s legal counsel the Gorham contract would not be subject to its provisions. Bousquet said that in a correspondence from the attorney he was advised that unless the evergreen clause is in the collective bargaining agreement and voters were notified that it was an evergreen contract, the law’s repeal means that no step increases would have to be paid during the status quo. Bousquet said that it was his understanding that there will be no raises and nothing changes. “It was ‘ok we go back to the drawing board in September,’” he said.

Lary accepted to WMCC GORHAM – The office of Student Affairs at White Mountains Community College recently announced that Amanda Lary has been accepted in the Criminal Justice program for the academic year 2012. Lary is a 2012 graduate of Gorham High School. She participated in cheerleading, quiz bowl and peer tutor program. Currently, Lary is employed at Mr. Pizza in Gorham. She is the daughter of Bruce and Mary Ann Lary of Gorham.

Beating victim remains hospitalized BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN — A Berlin man assaulted while walking home early Jan. 1 remains in satisfactory condition at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Police say 36-year old Kevin Mulligan was found just after 1:30 a.m. on Hillsborough Street after being beaten by an unknown assailant or assailants. He sustained numerous injuries in the attack including head injuries and multiple broken bones in his arm and torso. According to police there were witnesses to the attack, “but nobody’s talking.” Lt. Barney Valliere said that the inner-city “no-snitch” code seems to have made its way north to Berlin. The police continue to investigate despite a lack of cooperation on the part of those who witnessed the beating. Valliere said that it is alleged that Mulligan had been drinking at the Ming House earlier in the evening, but the full details of the events that unfolded and a timeline of the crime are still being investigated. Though it was previously reported that Mulligan had sole care of his five children, ranging in age from 9-15, the children’s mother, Melissa Digaetano said that she and Mulligan share custody. Digaetano said the three younger children are with her while the two eldest are staying with their uncle John Mulligan during their father’s recovery.

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Martha P. Costello

BERLIN — Martha P. Costello, 89, passed away Tuesday morning, January 3, 2012, at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. Mrs. Costello was born in Concord, NH on April 16, 1922, a daughter of Thure and Hildur (Magnuson) Peterson. Martha was raised in Concord and was a graduate of Concord High School and received her degree from Concord School of Business, where she met her husband M. Herbert Costello. She moved to Berlin in 1946. She was an office manager for many years at Richards and Son in Berlin. She was a member of St. Kieran Church and the MESH Club. Family members include her daughter Nancy Forestall and her husband Timothy of Berlin, a granddaughter Katherine Forestall of Raymond, ME, a great granddaughter Elizabeth of Raymond, ME, two sisters, Esther Fontaine of Penacook, NH and Margaret Dresser of New Bern, NC, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Michael Herbert Costello in 1978, by a sister Anna Sutton and by a brother Warren Peterson. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin on Friday January 6, 2012 from 10 to 11 AM. Services will follow in the funeral home at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Berlin. Donations in her memory may be made in lieu of flowers to either the Coos County Nursing Home Activities Fund or to the Brown School Playground Fund. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.bryantfuneral.net.

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GUNS from page one

to defend themselves in the case of a shooting, one of the chief concerns for both Eneguess and local police is knowing who is on the offense and who is defending in such a situation. “That is a very unacceptable thing to even anticipate on campus,” Eneguess said. Berlin Police Chief Peter Morency and Gorham Police Chief PJ Cyr agreed. “Police officers have training in making life or death decisions,” Morency said, while students may not be ready to be on the front line confronting a situation where there’s an active shooter. While he agreed that gun ownership is an important right, he said that allowing guns on campus served no purpose he could see. “Are we just doing this to buck the system or is there a real need for it?” Cyr said the decision should be left up to the schools in his opinion. “They best know what’s good for their students,” he said. He also pointed out that gun rights are important to remain intact, however, he said that hospitals and schools are two places guns shouldn’t be. “In places of learning and healing there’s no place

for guns,” Cyr explained. Eneguess also expressed concern about the impact on the learning environment saying the addition of guns, “changes the environment drastically.” Cyr suggested that if the legislature wanted to make campuses safer they might mandate adequate security. He also pointed out that many colleges have their own security or police force already in place. Concerns about incidents that could escalate more readily if guns were allowed on campus, Morency said he could see no positives to allowing them at colleges. “A lot of incidents are resolved when people think rationally and think about things,” he said. Keeping the guns off campus, where there are already known pressures could provide less opportunity for “snap” reactions getting out of hand, he said. HB334 is sponsored by Rep. Steven Cunningham (Sullivan 2), Rep. JR Hoell (Merrimack 13), Rep. Sam Cataldo (Strafford 3), Rep. Gene Chandler (Carroll 1), Rep. Alfred Baldasaro (Rockingham 3), Sen. David Boutin (Dist. 16), and Sen. John Gallus (Dist. 1).

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Simms, Lavertu engaged to wed SHELBURNE -- The families of April Geneva Simms and Nathan D. Lavertue are pleased to announce their engagement. Ms. Simms is the daughter of Ruth Ann Simms, of Bellbrook, Ohio, and Thomas Simms, of Centerville, Ohio. She is a 1997 graduate of Bellbrook High School and a 2001 graduate of New York University. She resides in

Brooklyn, N.Y. Mr. Lavertue is the son of Daniel and Kristy Lavertue, of Shelburne. He is a 1993 graduate of Gorham High School and a 1998 graduate of Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute. He lives in Brooklyn and is employed by 360i as their creative director. An April 21, 2012 wedding is planned in New York City.

Free FAFSA filing assistance

CONCORD — As thousands of New Hampshire high school students finish up their college admission applications, their attention turns to the pending deadlines for financial aid forms. January 1 marked the annual release of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), required by colleges and universities across the nation to determine a student’s eligibility for federal financial aid, federal grants and available institutional grants and assistance. While completing the FAFSA can be a source of stress for students and parents, NH students can turn to The NHHEAF Network Organizations’ Center for College Planning (CCP) for free assistance with successfully completing these forms accurately and on time. Each year the CCP teams with the New Hampshire Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NHASFAA) to offer FAFSA Saturdays throughout January and February. NH families can make appointments to sit with a college counselor from the CCP or one of the volunteers from NHASFAA to complete the FAFSA form in its entirety. Last year over 1,260 NH families took advantage of this free opportunity and successfully completed the FAFSA. Diligence is key for New Hampshire families filing the federal forms as these forms are the deciding factor in determining eligibility for aid from programs including the Direct Loan program and available federal grant

COUNCIL from page one

enjoys a good reputation. The council accepted his recommendation. In other business: * City Manager Patrick MacQueen reported that Patty Chase has been selected as the city’s new finance director. She has been serving in the position on an interim basis since the resignation of Finance Director Betty Domino last fall. MacQueen said Chase did not initially want the position since she had been serving as assistant comptroller for less than a year. But he said she agreed to take it on after the city ran into difficulty filling the position. MacQueen said former finance director Blandine Shallow has helped the department through a tough period since Domino’s resignation. He credited Chase and members of the department with managing the day-to-day operations and getting the department caught up in a number of areas. “Patty, although she is still learning the ropes, has proven that she is up to the task of managing and improving the finance department,” MacQueen said. The council approved hiring an accounts clerk to fill the vacancy created by Chase’s promotion. • MacQueen reported that the demolition of the block of Rite Aidowned buildings on upper Main Street is set to get underway Wednesday. Couture Construction of Berlin has been hired by Rite Aid to do the demolition. Four buildings are slated

programs. Colleges and universities keep strict deadlines for the submission of the completed forms and missing a deadline can impact aid availability for a number of programs offered at the individual universities as well as the federal aid. “Fear of filing the financial aid forms incorrectly should not be a barrier to pursuing college,” stated Tori Berube, Assistant Vice President of CCP. “Our goal is to offer assistance to all college-bound students and their families who need support.” Free one-on-one FAFSA filing appointments will be available Monday through Friday and on Saturdays throughout January and February for NH students and families. To request a one-on-one appointment, call 888.7.GRADUATE x119. Pre-registration is required. Many NH high schools are also hosting FAFSA Filing days, for a calendar of scheduled events, visit http://nhheaf. mhsoftware.com/. Financial Aid Night webinars will also be presented beginning on January 12. Register for the FAFSA webinars, workshops or order materials at www.nhheaf. org/events.asp. The CCP also offers a toll-free line available for quick questions or extensive phone appointments at 888.7.GRADUATE x119. For other important tips when filing the FAFSA, visit the Financial Aid section of NHHEAF’s website at www.nhheaf. org/pay.

to be torn down. The buildings were part of seven purchased by Rite Aid in 1998 with plans to build a new store there. The corporation ran into financial problems and the project was abandoned. Rite Aid later moved to its present location. The buildings have deteriorated and Fire Chief Randall Trull informed Rite Aid this fall that the buildings posed a safety and fire hazard. • The council will send a letter to State Senate John Gallus and the Coos Delegation stating the city’s opposition to any effort to reinstate a pole tax exemption. Last year, the exemption was removed and the city noted communities across the state gained a total of $3 million in property tax revenues as a result. • Councilors Tom McCue and Mark Evans took time to reflect on their tenure on the council. This is the last official council meeting before the new council is sworn in on Jan. 16. McCue noted he has worked with two mayors and 16 different councilors during his four years on the council. “It’s been an excellent experience,” he said. McCue wished the new council good luck and said the city is blessed with good employees and staffers. He advised his colleagues as they deal with short term needs to consider the long-term consequences of their actions. Evans also wished the new council well and said he was glad for the opportunity to serve. “It’s been an honor working with you all,” he said.

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Berlin Police log

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Thursday, Dec. 29 7:35 p.m. A caller on Sixth Avenue reported that his home had been burglarized sometime during the day. The exact items missing were unknown. 9:30 p.m. Ronald Supry, 49, of Milan, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. He was released on $350 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 21. 10:55 p.m. Jeffrey Perry, 25, of Berlin, was issued a summons for a dog running at large. Friday, Dec. 30 12:12 a.m. Chance Bellanceau, 18, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with simple assault. He was released on $750 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 21. 4:47 a.m. A caller on Third Avenue reported finding their car door open. 4:58 a.m. A caller on Blake Road in Milan reported a suspicious vehicle parked in the driveway of a vacant home. 11:26 a.m. Kimberly Dawn Black, 28, of Berlin, was arrested on a bench warrant for simple assault. She was released on $200 cash bail and will appear in court at date yet to be determined.

1:53 p.m. Robert Goulet, 54, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with issuing bad checks. He was released on a summons. 1:55 p.m. Fairpoint Communications reported that a line on Main Street had been cut. 3:28 p.m. Solitaire Lamontagne, 37, of Berlin, was issued a citation for failing to stop at a red light. 7:11 p.m. Marcel Mason, 25, of Berlin, was arrested on an electronic bench warrant for operating after revocation or suspension. He was held on $500 cash bail for a Jan. 3 bail hearing. 9:35 p.m. A caller on Burgess Street reported a man in a grey hooded sweatshirt looking in windows. 9:50 p.m. Berkley Churchill, 36, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with default or breach of bail. He was held on $5,000 cash bail for a Jan. 3 hearing. Saturday, Dec. 31 3:09 p.m. A caller on Clark Street reported being threatened. 4:17 p.m. A caller on Devens Street reported two female juveniles fighting. Sunday, Jan. 1 12:02 a.m. Lyonel Schnack, 23, of

Head Start students show off their new carpet sqaures donated by Color Works.

Colorworks donates to Head Start

The children from Berlin Head Start’s River Room sent out a big thank you to Colorworks of Gorham for their donation of 16 colorful carpet squares to be used for circle and story time. The circle time carpet they were using was much too small to comfortable fit sixteen children and two teachers. When a phone call was made to Colorworks asking for help they gladly donated 16 carpet squares so that each chilod could have their own. The children were asked what they would say to Richard, owner of Colorworks for donating the carpets. They all said “thank you”. Several said that liked them and a few said they loved them. Other comments from the children were that they are pretty and they are soft. The teachers wish to thank Colorworks as well because it has made circle time much nicer as the kids are able to spread out a bit more and have their own individual place to sit. We appreciate your giving and doing it with such enthusiasm.

Berlin, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass and prowling. He was released on a summons. Also arrested was, Daniel Verrier, 18, of Berlin. Verrier was charged with unlawful possession of alcohol and released on a summons. 12:20 a.m. Timothy Donovan, 29, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with reckless conduct. He was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 7. 1:02 a.m. A two car accident was reported on First Avenue. One vehicle was towed. No injuries were reported. 2:10 a.m. A caller on Hillsboro Street reported being threatened. 2:09 p.m. Police received a report that a citizen was receiving harassing text messages. 2:13 p.m. Mary Winslow, 53, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with theft and falsifying physical evidence. She was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 21. 2:44 p.m. Derek Wesson, 28, of Gorham, was arrested on a bench

warrant out of Claremont for simple assault. He was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 30. 6:37 p.m. Robin Hood, 51, of Gorham, was arrested on an electronic bench warrant for simple assault and released on $250 cash bail. Hood was also charged with operating after revocation or suspension and was released on $350 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 14. Monday, Jan. 2 10:53 a.m. A license plate was reported missing or stolen on Jericho Road. The plate was later found and returned to the registered owner. 11:43 a.m. A caller reported that it appeared as though someone had tried to break into a shed on Wight Street. 8:39 p.m. Michelle Morin, 40, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with simple assault and resisting arrest. She was released on $1500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on March 17.

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by Lynn Johnston by Scott Adams

DILBERT

By Holiday Mathis general excitement about life will stir up something brave in your soul. You’ll need to put all that energy into something, and today brings an endeavor just risky enough to appeal to you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are changing, and the environment around you will transform to meet your new needs. What brought you pleasure yesterday is not the same thing that will bring you happiness in the future. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It takes strength to move a relationship forward, but it also takes vulnerability. Being willing to let others lead once in a while shows both qualities at the same time. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s something you need to know, and you’ll set a kind of trap to try to get the information you want. You may not realize exactly what you’re doing. So many of the games people play happen on subconscious levels. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone with a similar background is the most fun person to be around today. No matter how far away you are from where you grew up, you’ll feel like you’re home. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 4). This year your creativity will be met with inspired action, and the result will be explosive success. You’ll build a bridge to someone’s heart this month. March is your chance to trade in “old baggage” for shiny new luggage -- and you’ll take a trip to celebrate, too. New professional situations open up in July. Sagittarius and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 14, 43, 6 and 28.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You started out working hard because you liked a certain person and you wanted this person’s approval. Now you just work hard because it feels right to do it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll feel uncharacteristically impatient. Your diligence will make a difference, though not in one day. Commit to doing the same action for three weeks, and you’ll be amazed at where you wind up. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You feel protective, recognizing how fragile people really can be. Your conscientiousness extends not only to your loved ones, but to people you don’t even know. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll get the kind of rare challenge that focuses your thoughts. Instead of being reactive and critical, you’ll be active and creative, bringing all your knowledge to bear on the situation. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Something that now requires a great deal of discipline to accomplish will require far less discipline once you’ve established a series of habits to support the activity. Keep going. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You may be in a position to report to another person about your work, but no one is really the boss of you. You’ll take charge and feel in control of what you will or won’t do. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Action doesn’t have to be momentous and revolutionary to create progress. What occurs out of consistent, small steps will be remarkable, meaningful and crucial to the big picture. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your

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Thursday, January 5 Free Blood Pressure Clinic: Walmart, from 1-3 p.m. All welcome. Sponsored by the nursing services from city of Berlin Health Department. Monday, January 9 Golden Age Card Party: 1 p.m., Senior Meals site, Sullivan St., Berlin. Monday, January 16 Ladies of St. Anne: Card party, 1 p.m. St. Anne’s lower hall, School St., Berlin. Saturday, January 21 Lasagna Dinner Fund-raiser: at AVH Cafeteria. Sponsored by the AVH Relay For Life Team, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sit-down meal served by AVH staff includes Salad, Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Coffee/ Tea/Punch and Dessert. Adults: $9; Children 12 and under: $5. Take out available, 50/50 raffle. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. FMI call Linda Laperle, event chairperson, at 3265608.

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Wednesday Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee $15. Carving Club: Meeting every Wednesday, 5 p.m., E&S Rental, 29 Bridge St, Berlin. All welcome, prior experience not necessary. Open to all. Instructions to those new to carving. We hope to provide a wide range of carving experiences. FMI call Ed at 752-3625. NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Group: Held the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crossroads, which is on the corner of Willard and School St. FMI Robin Blanchette at 752-1005. NAMI is for family members who are dealing with a loved one with mental illness. Harvest Christian Fellowship Soup Kitchen: Free community dinner every Wednesday night, 219 Willow St., Berlin. Doors open 4 p.m., dinner 5-6 p.m. FMI 348-1757. PAC Meeting. Child addicted to drugs? You’re not alone. Join us for the PAC (Parent of Addicted Children) meeting, 6 p.m., 151 Main Street, Berlin. FMI call 603-723-4949 or e-mail @ shjam@ ne.rr.com. Bible Study: 6 to 7 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mt. Forist St., Berlin. Weight Watcher’s Meeting at the Salvation Army, Berlin—9 a.m. meeting, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, Monday-Thursday Noon, Friday 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545). Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30pm. View On-line Catalog at https://gorham.biblionix.com/ . FMI call 4662525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reiki Sharing Gathering: Third Wednesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., Pathways for Thursday’s Child Ltd., 3 Washington Street, Gorham. Open to anyone who has at least first-level Reiki training. No charge. (FMI 466-5564) Awana Children’s Club - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Grades K-6th. Games, Worship, Bible Lessons, Workbook Time, Prizes, Fun. Community Bible Church. 595 Sullivan Street, Berlin. Call 7524315 with any questions. Step Book/Discussion Meeting, Tri-County CAP, Step I, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., 361 School St., Berlin. Women’s Relationship Support Group: CCFHS sponsoring. Group meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. CCFHS will provide transportation as needed. Limited space available. Call Carolyn at 752-5679 for more information. Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. VFW Post 2520: Monthly meeting third Wednesday of every month. VFW Ladies Auxiliary: Meets every third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., post home, 1107 Main St., Berlin. All members encouraged to attend. Foot Clinics: Every second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, Berlin Health Department, Berlin City Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. By appointment only. Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee: $15. Al-Anon Meeting, 7 p.m., Salvation Army, 15 Cole St., Berlin. 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. Free Legal Hotline: Lawline is a free legal hotline sponsored by the New Hampshire Bar Association on the second Wednesday of each month. Volunteer NH attorneys will take calls from the public and answer brief legal questions from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Call 1-800-868-1212.

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For Rent by Abigail Van Buren

SISTER’S AFFAIR WITH BOSS COSTS BOYFRIEND HIS JOB

DEAR ABBY: My long-distance boyfriend, “Wayne,” moved here two years ago to take a job working for my twin sister “Kim’s” mentor. After five months on the job, Wayne was terminated and was replaced by -- my sister! To say there are hurt feelings is an understatement. Wayne and I were unaware that Kim had been having an affair with this much-older married father of two. He has now left his wife and kids and is living with my sister. Kim is enjoying her job as his assistant and reaping all the benefits of his long-established business. I’m devastated by the betrayal. It frustrates me that after months of deception, my twin is benefiting from a massive indiscretion that ended a marriage and destroyed a family. We were always close, but I don’t want to include her lover in any upcoming events in my life. She says they’re a “package deal.” How do I move past this -- or should I? -- DECEIVED BY MY EVIL TWIN DEAR DECEIVED: I’m not sure what “upcoming events in your life” you’re referring to, but if they include Wayne, his feelings should also be taken into consideration. How angry and resentful will he feel if he’s forced to interact with the man who fired him so he could be replaced by your sister? I can’t decide for you how you will work this out, but I will offer this advice: For the present, make no hard and fast decisions. This could play out in any number of ways. Her boss could marry her, or he could return to his wife and family. Wait and see what the future brings. It’s often full of surprises. DEAR ABBY: I am a single adult female. I have a neighbor and friend I’ll call Kurt. He has been terrific to me. He has

given me things, taken me out a few times and seems very caring. I enjoy the time we spend together and I have developed romantic feelings for him. My problem is Kurt is gay. I know I can’t have the kind of relationship with him that I’d like to. Once, we spent the whole day together and I spent the whole time wishing it had been a real date. It seems like whenever we go out together I don’t know how to handle the situation. Because he’s a neighbor, I run into him a lot. I could use some advice on this. -- SO NEAR AND YET SO FAR IN TEXAS DEAR NEAR AND FAR: You and Kurt appear to be compatible on many levels, but you must accept that as wonderful a person as he is -- he cannot give you the romantic love you’re looking for. He isn’t “wired” that way. Wishing, hoping and dreaming won’t change that -- but it WILL waste your time and prevent you from looking for eligible men. You need to put the brakes on this friendship until you have regained your balance and/or have met someone else. And tell Kurt why, so his feelings won’t be hurt. I’m betting it won’t be the first time he’s heard it. DEAR ABBY: Is a grandmother being disrespectful when she purposely continues to misspell her 12-year-old grandson’s name on cards and gifts? -- HIS NAME IS JOE! DEAR H.N.I.J.!: Not knowing the grandmother, I can’t say for certain. She may be letting you know she’s disappointed you didn’t name the boy after his grandfather “Morris.” She could also be illiterate or somewhat demented, but I’m betting she’s letting you know she’s not happy with the name you chose.

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

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. Owners have separate living quarters.

FMI call 603-449-2140 or 603-723-8722. BERLIN 6 room house, not heated. No pets/ no smoking. Security deposit, references (603)752-3004. BERLIN- Spacious 2 bedroom 1st floor of duplex; heat, hw, w/d hookups; yard & garage; stove & frig incl., no pets; $675 + sec dep. 603-560-3481. BERLIN: 2 bedroom, heat, h/w included, HUD accepted, $550/mo. 802-388-6904. Berlin: 2 bedroom 1st floor. Heat & hot water. $625/mo. Security deposit & references required. (603)449-2230. COMPLETELY renovated 3 bedroom & 1 bedroom apartments. Call H&R Block, great landlord (603)752-2372. COTTAGE: 3 bedroom, one bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, FMI $750/mo. call 723-2828, 752-6826. FOUR Rooms, furnished or un furnished, enclosed porch, shed, garage, heat, h/w, w/d hookups, no pets, no smoking, w/ security deposit call 449-6776 GORHAM downtown 2 bdrm house. Walk to schools, stores, restaurants. $825/mo. plus utilities. (603)915-6349. GORHAM first floor two bedroom. Bell St. $650/mo. heat included. Yard, stove/ fridge, w/d connection. No smokers. Call/ text (603)723-7015.

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Animals

Auctions

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NORTH Country Auctions, LLCJanuary 21st, 2012- 9am. Heavy equipment & general merchandise auction. To be held at our auction barn located at: 438 Plains Road, Tamworth, NH 03886. We are now accepting consignments! Heavy equipment, trailers, auto’s, industrial tools, building supplies, boats, farm equipment, landscaping equipment, and more! Call us today for more information: (603)539-5322 Email:

2006 Ford Freestar Van, 6 cyl., 7 passenger, extra set rims with snows, $4250,752-9838.

1ST floor 315 High, 4 rooms, heat, h/w, w/d connection, closed porch, Mountian View, non-smoker $675 monthly (603)752-5633.

Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373 PUPPIES small mixed breed. See website for more details: www.mainelypuppies.com (207)539-1520.

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

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

Autos

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

1995 Oldsmobile Ceira 4dr, auto, 3.1 V6, only 63k miles. Super clean inside & out. $2800. (603)252-1883.

FORD pick-up body, dual wheel fits 1980 through 1996, 636-1304, 636-1667 evenings.

For Rent 2000 Camry, auto, 4 cyl., power windows, studded snows tires. Clean inside/out $3850, 752-9838.

$50. weekly, private lock room, owner's residence, 603-348-5317. 24-7.

2 & 3 bedrooms, heat, h/w, WD hookups, off street parking, Robert Reed, HUD accepted, 752-2607, 723-4161. BERLIN- 2 bedroom, 1 bath house. Attached garage. Great neighborhood. Water/ sewage included. Recently renovated, all appliances included. Non-smokers/ no pets. 1st and security/ references. $775/mo. (207)608-0670.

3 bedroom, $795 completely remodeled, no utilities included, 84 Lancaster Road, 466-5933, 915-6216. 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. 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. Large 2 bedroom, $500 at 331 Pleasant St., no dogs allowed, call Rich 326-3499. MILAN: Mobile home trailer, 2 bedroom, own lot, FMI, 752-1871.

For Sale AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”. BEDROOM-SOLID Cherrywood Sleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chest, night stand. New! Cost $2,200 sell $895. 235-1773 CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. 833-8278 PUPPIES, gifts, automobiles, windows and assorted merchandise, 603-348-5317, 24-7.

USED SKI & SNOWBOARD packages, starting at $79.95. All sizes, used helmets $15 at Boarder Patrol (603)356-5885.

Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style. Fabulous back & hip support. Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249. Can deliver 603-305-9763.

Free T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

Help Wanted SEEKING an employee to work 6-15 hours per week. Must be available Mon-Sat. mornings and evenings. Experience in customer services required. Must be friendly and able to stand for long periods of time. Duties include running cash register, making subs, food prep and cleaning. Applications found at employment office. WEB Design & Marketing office, seeks someone to find us new customers, cash paid daily, 752-5955.

Mobile Homes TWO homes to choose from in central North Conway park. New 2012 model Skyline, 14x72, two bedroom, 2 bath, workshop/ shed, gas heat, big lot $49,900. 1994 Astro, 14x56, two bedroom, 1 bath, washer dryer, new appliances, new furnace, new roof, new hot water heater $24,900. Both homes ready to be lived in! No dogs. Financing available, affordable living right in North Conway. Walk to shops, outlets, trails, river. Call 603-986-3991.

Motorcycles BUY • SELL • T RADE www.motoworks.biz

(603)447-1198. Olson’s Moto Works, RT16 Albany, NH.

Services HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison michaelhathaway.com (603)367-8851. CARPENTRY, handyman, property maintenance, no job too small. Call Dennis Bisson, 723-3393, free estimates.

Northern Dreamscapes Snow plowing, sanding, and roof shoveling loader service, fully insured 723-6990.

BERLIN apartments available. 1 bedroom units $450-$550/mo. heat included, some include h/w, 2 bedroom $600/mo. heat, h/w included. No smokers. Off-street parking. Call/ text (603)723-7015. BERLIN Houses available immediately. 131 Jolbert St. 3/4 br, 1.5 bath, yard, garage. $775/mo. No utilities included. 252 Wight St. 2 BR, 1 bath. Yard, garage $675/mo. No utilities included. Call/ text (603)723-7015.

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

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Services

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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE: Virus removed, performance upgrades, security software, wireless installations, data recovery, backups. Luc 603-723-7777.

ANTIQUES, individual pieces and complete estates. Call Ted and Wanda Lacasse, 752-3515.

BUYING JUNK CARS AND TRUCKS Paying in cash Honest pricing No gimmicks Kelley’s Towing (603)723-9216.

HANDYMAN: Snowplowing, property maintenance, carpentry, painting etc., best rates around, call Rick 915-0755. LAUNDRY service. Available 7 days wk 7am-7pm Same day service. Pick-up/ drop-off available 603-348-5442.

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LICENSED propane technician. Why pay more! Why pay the big guy! 603-554-2045. ODD jobs, carpentry, painting, dump runs, snow related services, computer and appliance recycling, no job too odd, 603-723-0013 Craig Vachon.

TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

18+ years experience! On-site computer repair, upgrades, wireless setup, virus removal, & more! (603)723-0918 www.TechProsNH.com ZIMMER Snowplowing also shoveling walkways, decks, free estimates, 723-1252.

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Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! Roy's towing 603-348-3403.

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

BUYING junk cars/ trucks, heavy farm mach., scrap iron. Call 636-1667 days, 636-1304 evenings.

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BUYING silver, gold, JesStone Beads, 129 Main Street, Gorham, see us first for best price.

WANTED used skis & snowboards for trade in on new gear. Call Boarder Patrol (603)356-5885.

WE buy video games and systems cash also dvd box sets and musical instruments, call 728-7757.

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I-IV NH Dept. of Health and Human Services Division for Children, Youth and Families / Assessment/ Berlin District Office Starting Salary Range- CPSW I - $33,540.00 -$39,390.00/ CPSW II $36,289.50-$42,744.00 CPSW III- $39,390.00-$46,410.00/ /CPSW IV- $42,841.50- $50,914.50 Previewing the RJP is REQUIRED in order to proceed with the hiring process. Please click on the link to view the realistic job preview. http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/media/av/realisticjobpreview_intro.htm After viewing, please complete the required Disclosure Statement to submit with your application. The Disclosure Statement can be found on the Knowledge Center, Human Resources icon, Application & Forms section. Scope of Work: Investigates and assesses reports of alleged abuse/neglect of children under RSA 169-C for NH Division for Children, Youth and Families and provide for the safety of children and the welfare of families. Requirements: Education: CPSW I-II -Bachelor's degree with a major study in, or at least twelve (12) courses or thirty-six (36) credit hours in social work, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services or behavioral science, cultural anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, or divinity. CPSW III –IV- Same as above, or a Master's degree with a major study as listed above. Experience: CPSW I – None required. CPSW II– One year’s experience as a social worker or professional case manager, preferably in the CPSW profession or in either a public or private agency. CPSW III - Two years' experience as a social worker or professional case manager preferably in the CPSW profession with a Bachelor’s degree, or one-year experience as a social worker or professional case manager preferably in the CPSW profession with a Master’s degree, with the experience having been gained before or after completion of the Master's degree. CPSW IV - Three years’ experience as a social worker or professional case manager, preferably in the CPSW profession with a Bachelor’s degree, or two years’ experience as a social worker or professional case manager preferably in the CPSW profession with a Master’s degree, with the experience having been gained before or after completion of the Master's degree. Special Requirements: Must be available for some non-traditional work hours to meet the needs of the client families and children. A valid driver's license and/or access to transportation travel required. For appointment consideration, CPSW applicants must successfully participate in a structured interview measuring possession of knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants’ responses to questions asked in the structured interview will be numerically rated. CPSW I: Must successfully complete the CPSW Academy within the first twelve months of employment. CPSW II: Must have successfully completed the CPSW Academy and have completed the formal mentoring program if being promoted from a CPSW I or complete the CPSW Academy within twelve months of employment from date of hire as a CPSW II. Must receive satisfactory performance evaluation. Be free of any disciplinary action prior to promotion. Must have approval from Assistant Administrator and the DCYF Administrator. Case records must all be complete and up to date. CPSW III: Must demonstrate successful completion of the basic core training program, participated in the 8 week CPSW Academy, completed the formal mentoring program, and have undergone intermediate training targeted to specific job functions. Must receive satisfactory performance evaluation and performance based recommendation from the supervisor and the Area Administrator. CPSW IV: Must demonstrate successful completion of the CPSW Academy plus advanced-level training for professional skill enhancement or its equivalent. Must receive satisfactory performance evaluation, be free of any disciplinary action for at least two years and possess a performance based recommendation from the Supervisor, Assistant Administrator and the DCYF Administrator. Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills such as conflict resolution, team building, and motivational skills. Employees will be required to pay an agency/union fee. For further information please contact Joanne Legare Supervisor IV, at 603-752-7800. Applications may be obtained from Human Resources, at the Dept. of Health and Human Services, 129 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301, (603) 271-9344, dhhscareers@dhhs.state.nh.us or download one from www.admin.state.nh.us/hr. and return to the Human Resources Office. Please reference position #11826 on the completed application. In order to receive credit for post-secondary education, a copy of official transcripts MUST be included with the application. Please have transcripts forwarded to the Human Resources office with the recruiting agency. Position will remain open until a qualified applicant is found. EOE

Find birds and fish and four-legged friends to love in our classified section.

Daily Sun CLASSIFIEDS

Veterans say air station should be reopened to them BY NANCY BEAN FOSTER THE UNION LEADER

NEW BOSTON — For Dick Gamache and Jean Gregoire, hunting and fishing at the New Boston Air Force Station is one of the perks they’ve earned by serving their country, but officials have closed the base for recreation while the search continues for unexploded ordnance from the 1940s and 1950s. “We don’t want anyone to explode,” USAF Maj. Cary Belmear said. Gamache, a retired Army sergeant major from Goffstown, and Gregoire, a retired Army staff sergeant, said the decision to close the base is about discrimination against veterans, not safety. For years, the base was a popular recreation area open to retired veterans and their families and friends. There were campsites scattered around Joe English Pond, plenty of fish to be caught, and some of the best hunting around, according to Gamache. In 2006, the base was closed to campers during the munitions cleanup. Then, last May it was announced that those who worked at the Air Force Station could use the base for recreation purposes. “If you’re not part of the good old boys club, you’re not getting in,” Gamache said. Gregoire said: “Telling the people who served their country that they can’t use the base, but the civilians who work there can, is a slap in the face. If they had applied this [closure] fairly across the board, we would have nothing to complain about.” From 1942 through the mid-1950s, a large site around Joe English Pond served as a practice range for bombers flying out of Grenier Field — now

known as the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Many of the bombs dropped on a 1,200-acre area failed to detonate upon impact, and were simply left behind. The base ceased to serve as a bombing range in 1956 and became a radar tracking station in 1959. Currently, it is one of eight worldwide Air Force Satellite Control Network Tracking Stations. In 2005, a large-scale effort to clean up the unexploded ordnance was launched. Folks in New Boston, Mont Vernon and Amherst would occasionally hear bombs going off in the distance as live ordnance — ranging from 20-millimeter rounds to a 2,000-pound bomb — were detonated. More than 80 live bombs or rounds have been found, Belmear said, along with 40 tons of munitions-related debris. Though most of the base has been cleared of unexploded ordnance, he said, there’s still some work left to be done, especially in and around the water. The hope, he said, is to have the base re-opened for light recreation this summer. “As guys are out hunting, we don’t want them to stumble across unexploded ordnance and blow up,” said Belmear. “We want people to be able to come here and hunt, and camp and fish safely.” But Gamache and Gregoire said they don’t believe anyone was ever in danger while using the base for recreation. “No one has ever been hurt by a bomb on New Boston Tracking Station,” said Gregoire. Gamache said he doesn’t believe the base will be opened to veterans in 2012.

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Learn to ski or ride free Jan. 7 - 13

BARTLETT/PINKHAM NOTCH -- Attitash Mountain Resort and Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire join SKI NH and several other ski areas across the nation taking part in the snow sport industries collective campaign to introduce people to winter sports. As a special offer to support January’s Learn a Snow Sports Month, both Attitash Mountain Resort and Wildcat Mountain invite “never-evers” to sign up for a free Learn-to-Ski/Ride lesson package, including rentals and novice lift ticket, during the week of January 7 – 13. To register for the free Learn-toSki/Ride lesson package, participants must visit http://www.skinh.com/ deals/learntoskiandsnowboardmonth. aspx to register online now and download a required Learn-to-Ski/Ride coupon; registered participants can then call the specified phone number on the coupon for the resort of their choice and to make a reservation for

a limited number of available lesson times for the promotion period. Spots will be filled on a first-come, firstserve basis after persons have registered online with SKI NH. In addition, for those that do sign up and complete the free first lesson package at Attitash or Wildcat, participants will have the opportunity to upgrade and purchase two additional lesson packages for a discount price and for use at the resort where purchased. As an added bonus, when persons complete their third Learnto-Ski/Ride package lesson, they will receive a free Vertical Value Card, valid for use at Attitash or Wildcat. The Vertical Value Card includes one free lift ticket and then discount savings for 10-50 percent off lift tickets valid every day of the 2011/12 season. The free Learn-to-Ski/Ride and threelesson package programs are available for first-time skiers and snowboarders only ages 13 and up. Reservations are required and space may be limited.

Berlin Recreation and Parks programs

Saturday morning hockey is new! We’ve tweaked the program in hopes you’ll join us. Open to ages 10 – 16. Reduced fee of $85.00 per person. Nine week program - one hour each week. Will start Saturday, January 14 and meet at the

Notre Dame Arena, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Call 752-2010 if any questions. Adult Walking/Jogging Program at the Berlin Junior High School — Keep exercising during the winter weather! Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 p.m. beginning see PROGRAM page 16

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Berlin boys win twice, fall once on the ice in Maine Holiday Tournament –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SPORTS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

Berlin 4 York 2 Berlin sophomore Connor Jewett scored a pair of goals, helping Berlin to a 4-2 victory over York Maine recently. Jewett got Berlin on the score board at 3:23 of the first period. The Mounties were killing off a tripping penalty. Jewett picked up the unassisted short handed goal to give Berlin a 1-0 lead. Berlin went up 2-0 at 12:15 of the first period. This time it was Mike Lemoine lighting the lamp off of a set up feed from team mate Trevor Leborgne. York was next one minute later at 13:23 of the opening period. Derek Neal beat Mountie goal tender Steve Martin to cut the deficit to one goal. Winger Craig Decato got the assist on the Neal goal. Berlin did not waste long in responding making it 3-1 just 22 seconds later. This time it was senior Jeremy Rivard finding the back of the net against York keeper Jerrad Pasternick. Fellow senior, Ethan Dorval, picked up the assist on the Rivard goal. York was not ready for Berlin to keep their two goal advantage and scored their second goal of the game at 14:37. This time it was Tyson Bernard getting the unassisted goal to make it 3-2 Mounties after one period of play. After five goals were scored in the first period, both clubs settled down and played solid positional hockey. “We played very well,” said Berlin coach Mike Poulin. “We skated well and forced them into a few mistakes especially in the first period.” One of those mistakes came in the form of an insurance goal by the Mountaineers with just 2:02 left to play in the game. The unassisted power play goal came off of Jewett’s stick and was his second of the game. York was unable to mount any more offense and

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the Berlin boys held on to the 4-2 victory. In goal for Berlin, Martin got the start and had 13 saves and was relieved at the halfway mark by Logan McGee. McGee had eight saves in relief. York’s Pasternick was slightly busier stopping 26 of the 30 shots he faced. BHS 3 0 1--4 YHS 2 0 0--2 Scoring: York- Neal, Bernard, Berlin- Jewett 2, Lemoine, Rivard, Saves: York- Pasternick 25, BerlinMartin 13, McGee 8.

Cape Elizabeth 7 Berlin 5 Cape Elizabeth scored four goals in the second period and over came a 4-1 defict and went on to defeat Berlin 7-5 in the Maine Holiday Tournaent Wednesday. “Of the three games played, this was our worst especially after a great first period,” said Berlin mentor Mike Poulin. CE scored just 16 seconds into the game. Eli Breed scored the unassisted goal to put the Maine team on top 1-0. Berlin lit the light on the next four goals. At 1:21, Cody Fauteux scored his first of the year unassisted, at 5:30, Connor Jewett scored from Dominic Morse, at 5:52, Jeremy Rivard scored from Jewett to make it 3-1 and at the 12:07 mark, senior captain Ethan Dorval put the Mounties on top 4-1 after one period of play from line mate Jeremy Rivard. The second period was all Cape Elizabeth. The Capers scored four times to make it 5-4. Just :51 into the second period, Donald Clark scored from Austin Shields and Ryan Bolduc, at 2:31 it was Clark again from Nick Breed, and at the 10:00 mark Shields see HOCKEY page 16

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ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF DUMMER

Hearings regarding petitions to amend the zoning ordinance will be held Thursday, January 5, 2012, at the Town Hall in Dummer, NH. 6:00 p.m.-Sections 5.02 and 5.03 of Article V of the Ordinance entitled “Area Regulations” and repealing the caption of Section 5.01 and renumbering the remaining subsections as Section 5.01 through 5.06, respectively, to reinstate Article V of the Ordinance as it existed prior to 1999, which applied the same area regulations to the entire Town as one zoning district. 6:15 p.m. - Article IV of the Ordinance, which created three zoning districts and a conservation overlay zone, and amending the Zoning Map accordingly, by reinstating Article IV of the Ordinance as it existed prior to 1999, which provided that the entire Town shall be one zoning district, and defined permitted uses and uses permitted by special exemptions. 6:30 p.m. - RepeaIing the Town of Dummer Floodplain Management Ordinance, and restoring the numerical order of the Articles in the Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Dummer as it was prior to 1993. Planning Board, Chair Mariann Letarte

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HOCKEY from page 15

scored unassisted to tie the game at 4-4. Chris Grennon netted the final goal of the second period to put CE up 5-4. Breed picked up his second helping marker of the period on the go-ahead goal. It looked like Berlin was going to survive the big let down in the second period by tying the game at 4:28 of the third period. Jewett notched his second of the game and fourth of the tournament off of an Ethan Dorval set up pass. Unfortunately it was not meant to be on this day. CE scored two unassisted goals at 5:56 of the third period and again at the 14:22 mark to make the final score 7-5. Berlin youngsters Logan McGee and Shane Mailhot split the game in the Mountaineer goal, combining to stop 25 of the 32 shots they faced. In the Cape Elizabeth end, Kirby Farri had 20 blocks in the two goal victory. BHS 4 0 1--5 CEHS 1 4 2--7 Scoring: CEHS- Drinaner, N Breed, E Breed, Clark 2, Shields, Grennon, BHS- Jewett 2, Fauteux, Rivard, Dorval, Saves: CEHSFarri 20, BHS- McGee 10, Mailhot 15. Berlin 4 Cheverus 1 The Berlin first line of Connor Jewett, Ethan Dorval, and Jeremy Rivard figured in all four goals the Mountaineers scored, lifting Berlin to a 4-1 victory over Cheverus high school out of Portland

Maine in the Maine Holiday Classic Wednesday. The Mounties got on the board at 5:17 of the first period. The goal was an unassisted marker off the stick of senior Jeremy Rivard for the 1-0 Berlin lead. Two Minutes later, it was Jewett finding the back of the net at the 7:20 mark. Line mate Rivard got the assist for the 2-0 advantage. Cheverus made it 2-1 at 4:20 of the second period, when John Cella scored off of a pass from team mate Nick Noyes. Berlin pushed their lead back to two goals at 7:49 of the second period. The red hot Jewett scored his second of the game and sixth of the tournament from Ethan Dorval for a 3-1 lead. At 10:44 of the middle session, Dorval made it 4-1 off of the play making abilty of line mate Rivard and defenseman Blake Leborgne. There was no scoring in the final period, allowing Berlin to win 4-1 on the their second game of the day. Shane Mailhot had eight saves and senior Steve Martin had seven blocks in relief duty in the Berlin net. Kyle Severance had 25 saves for the Scarlet Knights. Berlin returns to regular season play on Wednesday afternoon in Manchester against Central’s Little Green at JFK Arena. BHS 2 2 0--4 CHS 0 1 0--1 Scoring: CHS- Cella, BHS- Jewett 2, Rivard, Dorval, Saves: CHS- Severance 25, BHS- Mailhot 8, Martin 7.

PROGRAM from page14

Wednesday, January 11. $15 per person. Pick up pass at Berlin Recreation Center. Kindergarten & 1st Grade Instructional Basketball — Laura Ouellette will lead youngsters in the basics of the game. $30 per person. Tuesdays, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. for five weeks. Program will begin January 17. Register by January 12 to be eligible for the 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.