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Taxes up in Gorham with revenue hard to come by BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM — Late last week, Gorham Town Manager Robin Frost announced that the town’s tax rate had increased substantially, from $23.95 (per thousand dollars of assessed value) last year to $26.80 for 2011. That jump of close to $3 per thousand, has some wondering how a town with so much commer-

cial property fared so much worse than a town of similar population with less commerce just 25 miles away. The simple answer is revenue. Unpaid taxes and an overall drop in total valuation are the biggest contributors to lack of revenue. A look at the tax rates calculations for each town side-by side (see chart page 8) show that both had similar bottom-lines in their municipal budgets.

Gorham taxpayers approved $5.4 million in municipal spending, while Lancaster voters approved $5.7 million. Each town also had similar school obligations with Gorham responsible for $5.5 million to the GRS Cooperative School District and Lancaster on the hook for $5.8 million to the White Mountains see TAXES page 9

Historical marker dedicated at Nansen Ski Jump BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

Executive Councilor Raymond Burton, state Senator John Gallus, Milan Selectman Dick Lamontagne, and Chair George Pozzuto gathered Friday to dedicate the new historical marker for the Nansen ski Jump. (BARBARA TETREAULT PHOTO).

MILAN -- A new historical marker has been placed at the site of the Nansen Ski Jump, commemorating the role of the jump and the Nansen Ski Club in the development of Nordic skiing. Milan selectmen, state Senator John Gallus, and Executive Councilor Raymond Burton gathered Friday afternoon to dedicate the new sign which Gallus said “celebrates the contributions to Nordic skiing in America by Scandinavians immigrants.” Burton called the new marker a great addition to the state’s historical highway marker system. “These plaques are for special places, special people and special events,” he said. The marker notes the jump was built in 1936-37 by the National Youth Administration and the city of Berlin. Clarence ‘Spike’ Oleson was the first jumper, making his

inaugural jump in 1937. The following year the U.S. Olympic ski jump trials were held at the jump. The jump was the site of the United States Ski Jumping National Championships in 1940, 1957, 1965, and 1972. Gallus also noted the contributions of Alf Halverson, Leon Costello, and Leo Guerin to local ski history. Nansen Ski Club claims the distinction of being the oldest, continually operated ski club in the United States. According to the club’s history, it was founded in 1872 as Skilubben Club and open only to male Scandinavians living in Coos County. The club eventually changed its name to honor the Norwegian explorer, Fridtjof Nansen and opened its membership to all. According to the club history, the last ski meet at the jump was in the eighties. The jump has see MARKER page 7

Berlin woman sentenced to 46 months for mail fraud Where to vote

CONCORD, NH - Joan R. Laplante, a 66-year-old resident of Berlin, New Hampshire, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison. A former resident of Pembroke, New Hampshire, Laplante was found guilty of mail fraud at the conclusion of a fiveday jury trial in United States District Court last February. Laplante owned and operated JRL Business Resources, LLC, a business that collected money on account receivables it purchased at discounted prices from 1996 to 2002. Laplante’s business discontinued legitimate business activity, also known as “factoring,” in approximately December 2002. During the ensuing four-year period, however, Laplante obtained loans, totaling more than $2 million, from a

number of people by falsely promising them that their loans would be used to “factor.” As a further inducement, Laplante promised to repay the loans at unusually high rates of interest, usually 12 to 18 percent, compounded annually. Instead, in Ponzi-like fashion, Laplante used the lenders’ money to repay loans that had been previously been made to her business. When the scheme was exposed, Laplante owed more than $880,000 to people who had loaned money to her business. The case was investigated by the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Postal Inspection Service and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Bob Kinsella.

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Spoof song challenges extremism in Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — (NY Times) — A satirical song that takes a tonguein-cheek swipe at religious extremism, militancy and contradictions in Pakistani society has become an instant hit here, drawing widespread attention as a rare voice of the country’s embattled liberals. The song, “Aalu Anday,” which means “Potatoes and Eggs,” comes from a group of three young men who call themselves Beygairat Brigade, or A Brigade Without Honor, openly mocking the military, religious conservatives, nationalist politicians and conspiracy theorists. Their YouTube video has been viewed more than 350,000 times since it was uploaded in mid-October. The song is getting glowing reviews in the news media here and is widely talked about — and shared — on social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. The name of the band is itself a satire of Pakistan’s nationalists and conservatives, who are often described in the local news media as the Ghairat Brigade, or Honor Brigade. Local musicians have produced work in the past vilifying the West, especially the United States, but rarely do they ridicule the military or religious extremists, and none have had Beygairat Brigade’s kind of success.

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ATHENS (NY Times) — Greeks awaited word on Monday on the formation of a unity government under a new leader after Prime Minister George A. Papandreou and his chief rival agreed to create a transitional administration to oversee the country’s debt-relief deal with the European Union and then hold early elections. Papandreou agreed to resign once the details were completed. The agreement appeared to

Yields on Italian bonds — the price Italy must pay to borrow money on international markets — rose on Monday to over 6.6 percent, the highest since the introduction of the euro more than a decade ago, news reports said. But in a statement reported by the ANSA news agency, Berlusconi said talk of his resignation before a crucial parliamentary vote on Tuesday was “without foundation.”

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Doctor found guilty in Michael Jackson’s death

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(Right) Bruins legend Rick Middlton drives the puck down the ice during the exhibition game in the Ham Arena Saturday night. (Left)Boston Bruins legend Terry O’Reilly, 14 year Bruins defensive veteran, battles with Todd Frechette of the local Ham Arena All Stars during the first period of play to a packed crowd in the Ham Arena in Conway Saturday night. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTOS)

Big Bad Bruins of old pack the Ham Arena BY TOM EASTMAN THE CONWAY DAILY SUN

CONWAY — They weren't the Big Bad Bruins of old; they were the fun-loving and still smooth-skating Bruins Alumni of today in a fund-raising game against the MWV All-Stars at the Ham Arena Saturday night. And the biggest star for the Bruins? Local skater and golf pro Julie Rivers, who scored the game's first goal while also picking up two assists for the Black and Gold Alumni, a squad that was headlined by such venerated players of old as captain Rick “Nifty” Middleton (an incredible five goals and five assists), Terry O'Reilly (one goal, two assists) and former netminder Reggie Lemelin, who played up. O'Reilly assisted on Rivers' goal, according to Ham executive director Darrell Umlah, who was ecstatic about the the turnout of fans at the game, the third held by the Bruins at the Ham over the past 12 years and the first in six years. “We easily had 450 plus. The place was packed. It was fantastic,” said Umlah, who said the Bruins first played at the 1998-opened Ham in 1999, and again in 2005. The game was divided into two sessions — with Umlah strategizing by putting out a younger squad in th first game “hoping,” he said, “to wear the older Bruins out,” followed by intermission and autograph signing sessions, and then ending with a second session and more autographs. Bruins all the way The crafty Bruins old-timers — playing their first game of the year — taught the local squads a thing or two (and more) about the art of the game, beating the younger local squad 7-3 and the local veterans 6-2 in the second. “Sadly, my strategizing didn't work too well,” laughed Umlah, who said the game nonetheless was a huge success, raising a “guestimate” of $5,500 for the Ham Program Fund. He said final figures will be known later in the week after his bookkeeper handles the receipts. Woodbury scores first

Chris Weiss of Crest Chevrolet played goal in the first game for the “Young Local Bucks,” and Steve LaRusso was between the pipes for the second game involving the local veterans. Breaking the ice, so to speak, for the locals in the first game was Dave Woodbury, assisted by Vinnie Furtado. Kennett High hockey head coach Mike Lane of the Conway Recreation Department scored the team's second goal, assisted by Todd Frechette and Evan Howland. Frechette scored the team's third goal, assisted by Lane — it was a doozy of a snapshot to the top corner, which, Umlah said, “brought the house down.” “It was just a sensational laser of a shot,” said Umlah, who said on a subsequent series of plays, Bruins defenseman Bruce Shoebottom not too subtlely let Frechette know that he might want to lower the tempo of his game “just a notch.” “It was the talk of the night — Shoebottom clocked him in front of the net,” said Umlah, who noted that overall, that incident notwithstanding, the game had a friendly flavor to it. “Billy O'Dwyer was real friendly; he had a big smile all the time. He came over and sat with the local squad on the bench. And Terry O'Reilly without question is the Santa Claus of the ice — he was surrounded by fans of all ages during the intermission and after the game. It probably took him a half hour to get off the ice after the game,” said Umlah, whose 5-year-old grandson, Camden Noyes of Rye, was among the many who got to have their photographs taken with the former Bruins' brawler, captain and coach, who ended his 14-year Bruins career with 2,095 minutes in penalties and a respectable 204 goals. Local veteran Dick Delaney was awarded a penalty shot in the second session against netminder Cleon Daskalakis, who played three years with the Bruins. “Dick had gone in alone on one play and Rick Middleton grabbed him and knocked him down so he was awarded the penalty shot. Unfortunately, he did not light the lamp,” said Umlah. Players and fans alike gathered at

Ham Arena All Star captain Ian Meserve takes the ceremonial puck drop against Julie Rivers who’s playing for the Bruins Alumni while Bruins legends Rick Middleton and Terry O’Reilly look on during the exhibition game in the Ham Arena Saturday night. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

Delaney's Hole-in-the-Wall after the game — talking not only about the game and the Bruins' glory days over the years, but also about how the B's won the 2011 Stanley Cup, which made a brief visit to Delaney's via the efforts of local helicopter pilot Steve “Speedo” Cheney Sept. 28. Umlah thanked Delaney's for their hospitality, as well as Joe Berry of the Eastern Slope Inn for providing lodging for the visiting Bruins Alumni, who were coached by part-time resident and former player Dick Lamby. “The Bruins say they usually have a required time of six years before they return to an arena but they said because they love it here so much, they'd come back in two,” said Umlah. “They do what they love, and they love what they do. They're just great to be around.” The teams In addition to Rivers, suiting up for the Bruins were Middleton, forward, 14 years in NHL, 12 with the Bruins; O'Reilly, right winger, all 14 years with the Bruins; Lemelin, goalie, 15 years in NHL; six years with the Bruins; O'Dwyer, forward, attended Boston College and played three years with Boston Bruins; Daskalakis, goalie, three years with Boston Bruins; Tom Songin, forward, skated

for Boston College and played three years with the Boston Bruins; Frank Simonetti, defense, four years with Boston Bruins; Shoebottom, defense, four NHL seasons with Boston Bruins; Dave Shaw, defense, 16 years in NHL; four years with Boston Bruins; and Guy Larose, forward, six NHL seasons, one with Boston. The MWV All-Stars veterans squad consisted of netminder Steve LaRusso, Greg Snow, Pat Murphy, Jack Pyne, Eddie O'Halloran, Dick Delaney, Steve Blaser, former Kennett High coach Jim Terry, Terry Galligan, Peter Hall and Ian Meserve. Meserve, the local assistant golf pro at North Conway Country Club, took the opening faceoff as team captain against Rivers, golf pro at Hale's Location Golf Club. The younger collection of local All Stars included netminder Weis, Mike Boivin, Howland, Mike Sullivan, Phil LaRoche, Jay Fall, Mike Lane, Frechette, Furtado, Amy Florio and Woodbury. For those who missed the game, local Valley Vision Channel 3 filmed it, with Rick West and Bob Cyr providing play-by-play. Providing play-byplay for the game was Bruins Alumni announcer John Horrigan, who travels with the team.

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If elected I too will support Berlin families To the editor: Your newspaper has recently been carrying half-page advertisements that indicate that the candidates for mayor and city council pictured in the ad are “the only candidates who support Berlin families.” Lest voters in Ward 3 feel left out, I would like to remind them that there are two candidates for city council in Ward 3 who also support Berlin families. As

one of those candidates, I bring with me thirty years of work experience supporting Berlin families, and I am sure my opponent is a fine fellow who cares about Berlin’s families. While we haven’t been invited to join Team Berlin, the families of Ward 3 can be assured whichever of us is elected will support Berlin families. Peter Higbee Berlin

I invite you to attend Veteran’s assembly Attention to all citizens and especially military veterans of the North Country: “As you read this letter, there has already been some coverage in this newspaper to the upcoming annual Veterans’ Day Assembly hosted by Mrs. Beverly Dupont and Berlin Junior High School. This moving/emotional ceremony commemorates the commitments and sacrifices that our military veterans of all branches of the service have made throughout the history of our great country. The event takes place on Thursday, November 10, at 7:45 a.m. at the BJHS Auditorium. Handicap access

in available from the High Street entrance. There are so many individuals in the North Country who have or are serving in the military. Just the number of former students of mine in the past 34 years who have served their country is staggering. Therefore, I am inviting, urging and begging all of you and your families who are still in the area to take time out from your schedules and make it a point to attend this assembly. You will not be disappointed. See you there. Steve Enman Milan, NH BJHS Teacher USN Veteran

Thanks for supporting historical society To the editor: On behalf of the Berlin & Coos County Historical Society, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for making our 2011 barn sales the most

profitable ever! Thank you to everyone who came to shop at the sales as well all those who so generously donated items for the sales. We could not have expanded to the see THANKS page 7

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Guest Column by Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)

Worthy funding to staff Berlin prison had no place in bloated spending bill

I firmly believe that our country is on a path to losing the American dream, which simply stated is the ability of future generations to do better than their parents. When it comes to getting the nation’s fiscal house in order, the old way of doing business has to change. We continue to spend over a trillion dollars more each year than we take in, and we are piling up a mountain of debt that continues to sap our economic strength and will doom our country. I will not stand for that. I knew Washington was broken, but did not realize how badly Congress was broken until I had the chance to see how it operates up close. Let me tell you about the dilemma I faced last week in the Senate. Very worthy funding to staff the new federal prison in Berlin, which I support and have fought for, was included in a $248 billion so-called “minibus” spending package combining appropriations for Commerce and Justice, Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and Agriculture. Unfortunately, what Congress calls a “minibus” – lumping together numerous unrelated funding measures – was a major train wreck when it comes to fiscal responsibility. The bill included a whole lot of money for wasteful and duplicative programs and increases spending by $2.7 billion over last year’s levels. The old Washington trick is to wrap up good uses of taxpayer dollars – like staffing the Berlin prison – with pet projects and programs that waste taxpayer dollars and require us to borrow more money from China. This business as usual spending in Washington is one of the major reasons why we now have nearly $15 trillion in debt. I will not support measures that continue to bankrupt this country by failing to spend your hard-earned tax dollars responsibly. That is why I made the difficult decision

to vote against this “minibus,” despite my unequivocal support for staffing the federal prison in Berlin. Everyone agrees that it makes no sense to build a prison and then not staff it. In a textbook example of Washington dysfunction, the government has spent the equivalent of roughly $4 million a year to operate this vacant facility. That’s why I have spent much of this year making the case for Berlin to Bureau of Prisons officials. However, one of the primary reasons we found ourselves in this situation is because the House and Senate have failed to agree on a budget for the last two years. I believe that if Congress had done its job and put together a blueprint that responsibly prioritizes spending (just like families and businesses do) we would have already staffed the new prison in Berlin – an urgent priority given inmate overcrowding in our federal prisons and the need for jobs in the North Country. The ways of Washington must change, and I will continue the fight to stop the culture of overspending and borrowing on Capitol Hill. I believe that if Congress makes tough choices and passes budgets that eliminate funding for wasteful programs we don’t need, we will be able to responsibly fund worthy efforts like staffing the Berlin prison. As budgets become even tighter, and urgent needs remain in New Hampshire and across the country, making these difficult decisions isn’t a matter of if – but when. Now is a time for courage. To keep alive the American dream for our children and future generations, we need to stop spending money we don’t have. Anything less than that threatens to diminish the greatest nation on Earth. Kelly Ayotte, of Nashua, is a member of the Senate Budget Committee.

by Tiffany Benna Public Affairs Officer White Mountain National Forest

A White Mountain Moment

Reflections on Irene As I sit down to write, I realize a couple of months have gone by since my last column and my unofficial plan of a monthly submission has gone completely awry. I flip through my day planner to see where the summer went. At the end of July, the Weeks Act Festival erupted at the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road. Following that fabulous celebration of partners and friends, in August, the Forest celebrated volunteers and the thousands of hours people

willing give to their public lands and natural resource conservation. And then, ah yes, Hurricane Irene. Noticing a meeting scheduled for tomorrow, I can’t necessarily say that Irene has completely passed. Like many folks around the State, and Region, the aftermath of Irene lingers. Before the storm, as the storm tracker predicted a closer and more direct path over New England, the Forest began to coordinate with see MOMENT page 5

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the Emergency Operation Centers and the National Weather Service. There was a lot of discussion about the storm, public safety, and about strategies of how to inform and respond. Forest Supervisor Tom Wagner and NH Department of Resources and Economic Development Commissioner, George Bald, began to talk more specifically about the State Parks and National Forest and how to provide for public safety and make sure emergency workers could focus on the communities that might need them the most if forecasts rang true. It wasn’t an easy decision – to close public land on a bright sunny afternoon - and not necessarily a popular one at the time either, but Wagner decided to close the Forest, and close it with enough time to get most everyone out. The State closed the State Parks at the same time – a joint effort to head off confusion. Saturday night, August27, 2011, the day before the now-rated tropical storm was to arrive, the White Mountain National Forest was closed to all users. Employees were pulled from their regular duties and were sent out in force to get the Forest ready for the closure and to ensure public safety. An incident command team was designated to coordinate efforts pre- and post-storm. Friday through Sunday noon, employees were signing trails, trailheads, parking lots, day use sites, campgrounds. They were checking roads and swinging gates. They were talking to visitors and leaving signs and notes on cars. They were contacting outfitter and guides who might have groups out. They were contacting huts. They were contacting partners and local communities. They were contacting the media and radio stations. And then, Sunday afternoon, most were sent home, with only a skeleton crew remaining onboard to weather the storm. I was one of the lucky ones. Hunkered down at home, I monitored the storm and Forest activity and communications through email. At some point in the evening, I knew employees were going out to check suspension bridges, and I held my breath. Internet pictures and the news offered horrifying pictures and footage of the flash flooding. Roads crumbled away, banks collapsed, rivers ran new courses. Homes were flooded by walls of water, vehicles drowned, bridges twisted up and washed away. By 10 p.m. things were pretty quiet and the last few employees headed home. I exhaled and shut down my computer, knowing I’d need a good night sleep to face Monday morning. With school cancelled, I packed up my son, some portable entertainment and snacks, donned my uniform, and headed into work. With the Forest scheduled to open Monday at midnight, we had an awesome task ahead of us – to get out and see how the Forest faired and assess the damage. Crews were again sent out in force to canvas as much of the Forest as they could, as quickly as they could to prepare for the numbers of visitors anxious to get back on public land. That first day, the primary focus was on what we call the front country – roads, trails and trailheads and use sites near roads, campgrounds, and facilities. The assessment also allowed us to make some safety calls, closing roads or trails where bridges had washed out or had extreme erosion and were impassible. There were also campgrounds and rec-

reation sites so heavily damaged or the access to them impaired that they were closed as well. The condition of the Forest varied from area to area. The amount of damage was really dependent on location and how much rain the area received. Some areas weren’t damaged much at all, if any – while other areas, especially trails and roads along rivers or with steep slopes, suffered some to devastating damage. Pictures of rivers where roads used to be, of bridges broken and dangling, of culverts washed out and lodged ten feet down the stream began to trickle into the office. By midweek we were developing a better system to inform the public of the condition of the Forest and what areas and sites were opened or closed. Things were changing daily (sometimes hourly) with new information coming in from the field crews. We were getting a good handle on the general condition of the front country and starting to make some emergency repairs – like at Glen Ellis Falls – and getting some sites back open. Other crews were starting to move into the backcountry trails and sites to assess damage. Our engineers were hard at work with the State, looking at the major routes accessing the Forest – like the Kancamagus Hwy and Route 302 – and making plans for how to get roads open. Everybody started thinking about Labor Day Weekend. Indeed the holiday weekend presented another challenge for the Forest – with no guarantee that we would be able to repair sites or access before the weekend, the question became – Do we let people travel here and potentially end up with nowhere to stay, or do we cancel some campground reservations (like at Dolly Copp)? Either way, we knew some visitors would be inconvenienced and even angry with us. It was a difficult choice, and we chose to cancel reservations, thus we were able to refund reservation fees to the visitors. This decision worked out well for the campgrounds that remained closed through the weekend, but didn’t for others where alternate access was established at the last minute, just before the weekend began. Looking back, we did our best. We also worked hard to get the best information out to the public and local communities and businesses. We wanted to let people know the condition of the Forest, that many places were open to recreate, and to suggest specific places to go for the weekend – whether hiking, camping, biking. We even staffed at road blocks offering alternate routes for those travelers surprised by the road closures. Our focus was on public contact. The weather was beautiful and people were out in numbers, enjoying their public land. By this time, additional information was also coming into the Forest from visitors, partners, and volunteers. We started getting condition information and even some pictures to help us assess damage and provide information to the recreating public. A quick exhale from the holiday weekend, and then in the second week after the storm, the Forest began moving towards documenting specific damage and filling out survey forms to submit for possible emergency funding. Federal agencies can apply for emergency funds through the Emergency Relief for Federally Owned roads and some see MOMENT page 6

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trails – ERFO. Extra help was brought in to help us complete these surveys. Several of our roads and trails were submitted for ERFO funding and are now pending approval. With leaf season coming upon us, the Forest again focused on public outreach and coordinated with the State for consistent messages to the Region’s visitors. We wanted visitors to know the options for the taking a scenic drives and recreating on the Forest. The State opened the Kanc for use and tour buses began to show up with a hint of color in the leaves. The Forest fully shifted from emergency response to a recovery effort. We looked at all the needs across the Forest and thoughtfully began to prioritize what we needed to address before the snow flies. And really, that’s where we are now – at the mercy of the weather working to stabilize areas in anticipation of spring run-off. We’ve accomplished a lot from the emergency repairs to now - Livermore Road, Sabbaday Falls, Sawyer River Bridge, Discovery Trail, Bartlett Haystack Loop, Slippery Brook, Tripoli Road, Lower Nan XC trail, Lower Rocky Branch, Tuckerman’s bridges, Ammonoosuc Trail, Diana’s bath, Jewel Spur, Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Valleyway Trail (to name a few). We’ve had some tremendous help – partners and volunteers have pitched to clean up trails, stabilize snowmobile routes, fix Nordic bridges. We have had so many offers to help clean up the Forest. We feel confident we’ll be ready for the snow when it comes. And once that cold white lays thick on the ground? Well, the truth is we’ll still be working hard to create a plan to address the damaged areas across

the Forest. Some repairs will be fairly simple; others have offered us a chance to really look at the design of a trail or road, bridge or culvert, and question whether we need to be managing differently in that spot, or if we need to replace with improvements, or realign, or reroute. Part of that planning is to also look at the resources we have and the capacity to do the work. In these economic times and limited appropriated funds, we recognize that we won’t be able to go out and fix everything right away. We estimate about $10-11 million of damage to the Forest infrastructure from Irene. While we have applied for some emergency funding, we aren’t guaranteed all the projects submitted will get relief. And then there’s the rest of the damage not qualifying for the emergency funds. At times it can feel overwhelming – to know that an area might still look like it does now a year from now, to try to prioritize where to start. Even getting some areas stabilized for the winter doesn’t mean the trail or area is fully repaired, and we will have to go back to implement a permanent solution. But it isn’t all gloom and doom. Across the Forest, District Rangers are working with their employees to create that solid plan – here’s what needs to be done, this is what it’s going to take, and this is how we think we can do it. And often that means reaching out. Like I said, people and partners have been offering to help us and together, we are exploring some creative ways to get that work done. Help doesn’t always involve a shovel or handsaw, and we hope in the near future to have a variety of opportunities for people to help out. The reality is there are areas on the Forest that have been changed by this natural storm event and they may be different from here on out – perhaps

even some of the places you love to go. Change is part of the natural cycle, whether we like it or not, affecting my favorite hike or drive, or snowmobile trail. We understand that we manage natural resources but we don’t control them. Storms like this, events like this may change the landscape and we have to adapt our management and decisions, our work and play, our expecta-

tions and experiences. But that doesn’t mean that it’s scarred, bad, or ruined it may just be different. Events like this remind us that when the going gets tough, there a lot of helping hands that reach out in the aftermath to help clean up, to help each other. They remind us that we a part of nature, and that things change. In the end, who hasn’t been touched and changed by Irene?

BERLIN -- Once again, Valley Creek Eatery, 4 Hillside Avenue, and the Berlin IGA Foodliner at 19 Pleasant Street in Berlin, have joined forces to provide a free, community Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day, November 24 at Valley Creek Eatery. Joining them in this great community offering are the Family Resource Center in Gorham, North Country Transportation and the Gorham Recreation Department. These businesses will be combining their efforts to help low income families and the elderly members of the Berlin and Gorham communities to enjoy a free, complete Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. For five years now, Steve and Penny Binnette, owners of Valley Creek Eatery and Steve and Sue Tardiff of the Berlin IGA Foodliner, have worked to bring their idea of a community Thanksgiving to reality. Country Kitchen Bread Company has once again agreed to support this event by donating all

the rolls for the dinner.These partners have been working out the details of this unique partnership, and have established a solid work plan which will include family members, friends and employees of the businesses. Together thy plan to prepare a complete Thanksgiving dinner for area residents from 11:30 to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at Valley Creek Eatery. They also plan to prepare homedelivered meals for the elderly and handicapped home bound members of the community. They will be working closely with Androscoggin Valley Home Care Services and good Shepherd Parish to make sure that as many people as possible will be recipients of the Thanksgiving meal. Valley Creek Eatery and Berlin IGA Foodliner will be totally in charge of the purchasing and preparation of the meal and everything that takes place at the restaurant. Volunteers will be offering transportation for the home-delivered

Free Thanksgiving dinner being offered to the community

see THANKSGIVING page 7

Attention Berlin Residents There will be no Cardboard Recycling on Friday, November 11, 2011. All collections for that day will be on Thursday, November 10, 2011

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fallen into a state of disrepair and, along with 14 acres of surrounding land, is now part of the state-owned Nansen Wayside Park. Gallus said he was contacted eight years ago by then Nansen Ski Club President Doug Huntley about getting an historical marker for the site. Gallus said the state Division of Historical Resources quickly agreed to the request but working out the language for the marker took time. The club suggested some language and the division had questions on some of the historical facts. “We’ve been going back and forth for years on the content of the sign,” Gallus said. One of the issue was the often-repeated claim that at the time the jump was built, the 171 foot tower was the tallest in the world. The marker hedges that fact, stating “it was possibly the tallest steel-tower in the world”. The 80 meter jump had a vertical drop of 225 feet and a descent angle of approximately 37.5 degrees. Nansen Ski Club now maintains a network of cross-country ski trails at Milan State Park. THANKS from page 4

size we are now without you! I’d especially like to thank the volunteers who spent so many hours accepting items, picking them up, sorting, pricing, and, most of all, working the sales. You are a truly dedicated bunch who has way too much fun! We will be accepting items for the barn sales throughout the winter. Do not hesitate to call to make arrangements for pick-up or drop-off. The profit from the barn sales each year goes towards the purchase of heating oil to keep open the Moffett House Museum & Genealogy Center five days per week year round. Stop by and visit the museum at 119 High Street in Berlin, NH, Tuesday Saturday from noon to 4:00 p.m. or call for an appointment at 603-7524590 or 603-752-7337. Admission is free. Thanks again to one and all. See you at the 2012 barn sales! Jacklyn Nadeau BCCH

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meals. North Country Transit and the Gorham Recreation Department will be providing transportation for those needing a ride to the restaurant on Thanksgiving Day. A ticket system will be in place for the families and individuals. The tickets will detail the time and the number of individuals or families who will be served at any given time. The tickets will be made available to the elderly and needy families through the area

human service agencies. The ticket system is a must, because seating space is limited at Valley Creek Eatery. Timing the shifts when people will be served is crucial. No one will be admitted without a ticket. Androscoggin Valley Home Care Services and Good Shepherd Parish volunteers will be responsible for signing up clients for home-delivered meals. Members of the elderly community and needy families are invited to go to one of the following agencies to pick up

their tickets for their admission to the Valley Creek Eatery for their Thanksgiving dinner: Berlin Welfare Department; Tri-County Community Action Food Pantry; Berlin Senior Center; The Salvation Army; Good Shepherd Parish; Androscoggin Home Care Services; Family Resource Enter in Gorham and Gorham Town Hall. If you need more information, or would like to volunteer to deliver the home delivered meals, call Alice Gagnon, 723-2400.

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By the Numbers Gorham

Lancaster

Difference

Population (2010) Total Assessed Valuation

2848 $308,622,700

Population (2010) Total Assessed Valuation

3507 $284,810,040

659 -$23,812,660

TOWN BUDGET 2011 Gross Appropriations

$5,430,308

TOWN BUDGET 2011 Gross Appropriation (Town Budget

$5,718,446

$288,138

2011 Revenues

$2,086,737

2011 Revenues

$3,690,383

$1,603,646

Amount to be raised through taxes

-$1,386,695

$3,463,098

Amount to be raised through taxes

$2,076,403

SCHOOL BUDGET Regional School Apportionment

$5,514,023

SCHOOL BUDGET Regional School Apportionment

$5,775,111

$261,088

State Education Aid

$1,994,868

State Education Aid

$3,745,907

$1,751,039

Amount to be raised through taxes (local+state school portion)

$ 3,519,155

Amount to be raised through taxes (local+state school portion)

$ 2,029,204

-$1,489,951

TOWN’S COUNTY TAX

$1,146,736

TOWN’S COUNTY TAX

$1,140,784

-$5,952

TOTAL TAXES TO BE RAISED

$8,113,889

TOTAL TAXES TO BE RAISED

$5,219,391

-$2,894,498

Tax figures from 2011 DRA Tax Rate calculation forms provided by each town.

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Regional School District. What shows absolutely no similarity, however is the tax rates for the two towns in 2011. Lancaster property owners have an obligation of just $18.53 per thousand, a difference of more than $8 per thousand from their neighbors on the other side of the county. Despite very similar spending overall, the Town of Gorham is responsible for raising around $3 million in taxes more than Lancaster. The reason why can primarily be found in the revenue lines of each budget. Lancaster received close to $1.8 million more than Gorham in state education aid. Additionally, they reflect $1.6 million more than Gorham in anticipated revenues. According to Frost, the revenues line on the worksheet includes fees for service, undesignated fund balance used to offset the tax rate, money from the state or federal government, interest accrued, motor vehicle permitting, building permits, grant funding, and loans/bonds taken out. Part of Gorham’s revenue problem, Frost said, is that this year there was not enough money in the undesignated fund balance to apply any to the revenue line. That left taxpayers footing the whole bill. In a statement released by Frost last Thursday, she added that the

loss of $10 million in valuation through the adjustment and abatement processes last year also impacted the tax rate — adding an estimated 87 cents. Additionally, said Town Director of Finance Denise Vallee, the town’s unreserved fund balance, which had been used in previous years to offset close to $500,000 of the tax liability had been rendered useless for that purpose. Vallee explained that auditors this year had reserved $460,000 of the towns undesignated funds in a deferred revenue account in order to offset that same amount of accumulated unpaid taxes. While the overall tax rate went up roughly $3, the town portion of the tax rate accounted for $1.73 of the increase, while the school portion accounted for 59 cents of the rise. The school district had anticipated an increase of $2.24 per thousand in the Gorham tax rate for their portion alone, but received more state aid than originally projected. Gorham Finance Manager Denise Vallee said that at the time of town meeting , the anticipated tax rate increase for the town portion had been 32 cents. A snapshot comparison of Lancaster and Gorham shows what many already know — Lancaster is slightly larger than Gorham in both population (3507 to 2848) and size (50.2 square miles to

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31.9 square miles). The make up of the two towns are also varied with Lancaster’s tax base comprised primarily of residential property (72%), while just half of Gorham’s tax base is residential. This may look like a large difference, but what it comes out to is 73 residences according to the 2009 figures from the State Office of Energy and Planning. Where the disparity comes in is that Lancaster’s residences tend to be single family homes. Even with the overall lower number of housing units in Gorham, the town has roughly 34 more multi-family units than Lancaster and 130 more manufactured homes. According to Frost, Gorham employs 52 full time workers, including a police force of seven, three full-time EMS employees and one full time firefighter. Lancaster Town Manager Ed Samson said that his town has 26 full

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Free rides available for Valley Creek Scrapbooking crop benefit event Eateryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free Thanksgiving dinner to be held November 12 at AVH BERLIN -- North Country Transit, a Tri-County CAP program, and the Gorham Recreation Department are offering free transportation to the Valley Creek Eatery for their annual free Thanksgiving dinner. Free transportation can be arranged by calling North Country Transit in Berlin at 752-1741, or the Gorham Recreation Department ion Gorham at 466-2101. Riders needing wheelchair accessibility are urged to call North Country Transit for a ride. Anyone needing a rider can call and reserve a ride can call and reserve a ride until 3 p.m.

on Wednesday, November 23. Riders are required to have a dinner ticket to receive free transportation. Pickup times will be arranged according to dinner seating times. Buses will return to the Valley Creek Eatery approximately every 45-50 minutes for return trips home. Tickets for the Thanksgiving dinner are available at the following agencies: AVH Home Care, Berlin Senior Center, Berlin Welfare Dept., Family Resource Center in Gorham, North Country Transit, Gorham Recreation Depts. and Country Kitchen Bakery.

BERLIN -- The AVH Relay For Life Team invites you to join them on November 12, anytime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the AVH first floor lecture room to help you accomplish your scrapbooking goal. All ages are welcome, as well as all skill levels, whether beginner or advanced. A $10 donation will benefit the American Cancer Society. Come with your photos and scrapbooking tools and supplies. The team will be happy to meet you and assist you with your project. Two-page layouts and scrapbooking recipe cards will be available for purchase, and raffles will be

held. In addition, the AVH Auxiliary Sunny Corner Gift Shop will be offering a 2o percent discount on all of their scrapbooking supplies during the event. If you are unable to make it to the November 12, event, future events are scheduled for December 10, January 14, February 11, March 17, April 14 and May 19. For more information, please call Scrapbooking Crop Benefit Event Chairpersons Debbie Alonzo at 752-3494 or Brenda Aubin at 4492410. Visit AVH online at www. avhnh.org.

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Jaxson Small

Jaxson Small NANTUCKET, MASS. -- Jaxson Tyler Small was born on October 16, 2011 to Carrie Small, formerly of Berlin and now a Nantucket, Mass., resident. The 8 pound, 10.8 baby boy was born at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Mass. Proud relatives include grandparents Norman and Susan Small and great-grandmother, Simone Lavoie of Berlin and uncle Andrew Small of Gorham.

Kenley Beth Lyons

Kenley Beth Lyons BERLIN -- Kenley Beth Lyons was born on July 15, 2011 to Wendy (Boucher) and Matthew Lyons of Berlin. The 7 pound, 6 ounce baby girl was born at the Androscoggin Valley Hopsital. Maternal grandparents are Gary and Roxanne Boucher of Berlin. Paternal grandparents are Doug and Alice Lyons of Pittsburg. Maternal great-grandparents are Maurice and the late Lorraine Grenier and the late Henry and Helen Boucher. Paternal great-grandparents are Louise and the late Louis Bissionette. Kenley joins her big sister Sydney, 2, at home.

Evans named to honor roll

GRANBY, VT. -- St. Johnsbury Academy recently announced those students achieving the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2011-2012 academic year. Tucker Evans, in Grade 9, achieved honor roll at the Academy. Tucker is the son of Julie Evans of Granby, Vermont, and Kevin Evans of Milan.

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Tuesday, November 8 Berlin and Coos County Historical Society: meeting 6:30 p.m., Moffett House Museum, 119 High St. Berlin, N.H. Public welcome. Wednesday, November 9 Shelburne Neighbor’s Club: Meeting 1 p.m., Wendy Williams home, 350 North Road. Making of wreaths, $5 donations for materials. Coos County Commissioners Meeting: Wednesday, November 9, 9 a.m., North Country Resource Center, Lancaster. Free Medicare Counseling: ServiceLink representative available to offer free, confidential Medicare counseling to beneficiaries, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the 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. Friday, November 11 Battery A Homecoming Diner: Free, 5 to 9; meal served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. VFW, Main St., Berlin. FMI 449-2000. Men’s Breakfast Group. Topic: “Veterans helping veterans”. Presenter: Rev. David Canter, Vietnam veteran. Meeting Gorham Congregational/UCC Church, Main Street, Gorham. Women are welcome. Breakfast 7 a.m., presentation 7:30 a.m. A free will offering will be taken at breakfast for the Ecumenical Food Pantry. All men welcome. FMI: 466-3496. Saturday, November 12 Harvest Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bickford Place in Berlin. Craft Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the St. Vincent de Paul Rehab & Nursing Center. Come and shop their knitted items, handmade crafts, huge yard sale tables, home baked pastries/donuts, candies and assorted raffles.

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Tuesday USW Local 75: Regular Monthly Meeting takes place on the third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., V.F.W. on Upper Main Street, in Berlin. For member’s only. FMI Information, USW Local 75 Union Office at 752-2225. Senior Meals: Noon, Dummer Town Hall, second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Suggested donation $3, under 60, $6. Call 752-2545 to reserve, Senior Meals: 8 to 9:30 a.m., first and third Tuesday of the month, Shelburne Town Hall. Suggested donation $3, under 60, $6. Call 752-2545 to reserve, Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee $15. AA Meeting: Women’s meeting, 10 to 11 a.m., St, Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Weight Watcher’s Meeting: Salvation Army, 5 p.m. meeting, 4:30 p.m. weigh-in. Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, MondayThursday Noon, Friday 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) AVH Diabetes Support and Information Meetings: First Tuesday of every month; 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.; Androscoggin Valley Hospital; open to the public; FMI, call the AVH Diabetes Education Department at 326-5631. The White Mt. Apple User Group: will not be meeting until September, check the website www. wmaug.com for the date and further information. Chess Club: welcomes all levels of players, to meet Tuesday, Family Resource building (across from high school) from 6 to 9 p.m. Lessons free. All questions, call Al French @915-0134. 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: 10 am - 6 pm, Saturdays: 10 am - Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30 pm. View On-line Catalog at https:// gorham.biblionix.com/ . FMI call 466-2525 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. Jefferson Historical Society: Meets first Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. May through October meetings held at the museum on Route 2, and November through April meetings are held at the Jefferson Elementary School on Route 115A. Everyone welcome. Social Night At Dupont-Holmes Post 82 American Legion: Every Tuesday, Gorham, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Food buffet $7 per person while food lasts! Menu varies each week. Free pool, darts, etc. Members and bonafide guests welcome. Gorham-Sabatis Lodge 73, F&AM: meets second Tuesday except January, February, and March (first Tuesday). For more information, call 466-5739 or 466-5960. Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Kieran House, 151 Emery St., from 2-4 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, please call Nicole Plourde, NH Catholic Charities,752-1325 Berlin Kiwanis Club: meets at Sinibaldi’s Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous: Step Book/Discussion Meeting, .Tri-County (Step One), School St., Berlin 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. White Mountain Ridge Runners Meeting: First Tuesday of every month, clubhouse on Route 110. American Legion Post No. 36 Monthly Meeting: First Tuesday of every month. Salvation Army Social Services: Food pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 15 Cole St., Berlin. Computer Lab Classes: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan Center, Berlin. 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Call to be scheduled (752-2545). Craft Class: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, 1 to 3 p.m. (FMI 752-2545)

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by Abigail Van Buren

BIRTH OF A BABY SHOULD NOT BE A SPECTATOR SPORT

DEAR ABBY: “Pregnant with Apprehension” (Sept. 9) said she’s dreading the birth of her second baby because her fiance’s mother wants to witness the birth. Apparently, “PWA” wants only her mother and her fiance, “Cliff,” in the delivery room. You said her wishes should be paramount. I agree. I am a labor and delivery RN in a major medical center in California. More and more people today view birth as a sporting event. It’s worse when the mother-in-law wants to be there because “it’s her right.” “PWA” should let Cliff know if he can’t stand up to his mom, her labor nurse will! I will be the one who informs visitors that it’s hospital policy that there be only two people at the bedside, and there is NO bending the rule. That way, the mother-in-law can hate the nurse, but not her daughter-in-law or her son. I’ll willingly take the heat for my patient if it means a better labor outcome for her and the family. -- “BECAUSE I SAID SO” DEAR “BECAUSE”: Thank you for agreeing with me. However, those who disagreed shared experiences that are worth noting. My newspaper readers comment: DEAR ABBY: For “PWA” to say she doesn’t want Cliff’s parents to see their grandchild for two weeks is selfish, and I don’t think she should demand that her fiance back her up on this. Her mother is going to be there from the moment of birth. While it’s understandable she doesn’t want anyone else in the delivery room, she shouldn’t be surprised that his mother is hurt. His parents have a lot to offer and can be a big help to her. Cliff needs to tell “PWA” she’s being unreasonable. I wish my son had spoken up on my behalf. Being shut out of this blessed event is hurtful and causes tension. She has

the right to dictate who is in the delivery room with her, but she shouldn’t deny his parents their right to be a part of their grandchildren’s lives. -- BLESSED TO BE A NANA DEAR ABBY: I didn’t want my in-laws in the delivery room either, but I was sensitive to the fact that they are just as much family as my parents. My solution was to have just my husband present for the birth. Blending families together used to hold a greater importance, and I feel for parents who are feeling left out of their children’s lives. -- MAGGIE IN AIKEN, S.C. DEAR ABBY: As a young mom, I almost always went to my parents for support, baby-sitting, etc. However, now that one of my sons has a baby of his own, I see the other side of the coin. It hurts not to enjoy the kind of relationship with the baby that my daughter-in-law’s parents have. There must be middle ground. While I would never invite myself into her delivery room (although it would have been nice to have been asked), or assume I could stay in their home immediately after the birth, some effort to include me should have been shown. I agree Cliff needs to explain to his parents the logistics of the situation, but in a way that still assures them they will have their special time, too. -- THE OTHER GRANDMA DEAR ABBY: If “PWA’s” mother is staying with her, she should make sure the paternal grandmother helps with new baby duties for a few days as well. The bridges that are built now will go a long way later in life. She needs to think about the long-term relationship being built for the children. Cliff needs to be a dad, not a frat boy. But both of them need to grow up. -- KAREN IN FORT COLLINS, COLO.

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

BERLIN (2) 4 room 2 bedroom apartments heated. Call (978)609-4010.

GREAT, 3rd, floor, 2 bedroom, dining room, deck, storage, off street parking, $500, includes heat, first, last references, 508-888-7869, 508-274-5945.

BERLIN large 1 bed 3rd floor apt. Refrigerator, stove, hot water, shed inc. Inexpensive monitor heat. $395/mo plus security. 717 2nd Ave. (207)571-4001. BERLIN large 2 bdrm apt. 2nd floor. Heat, hot water, appliances & shed inc. $595/mo plus security. 717 2nd Ave. 207-571-4001. BERLIN- Spacious 2 bedroom 1st floor of duplex w/ heat, hw, w/d hookups; yard & garage; stove & frig incl., no pets; $700 + sec dep. 560-3481. BERLIN: 1 bedroom, $450/mo. heat, h/w included, security, f.m.i. call 348-0016. BERLIN: 1, 2, 4 bedroom apts., heat, h/w, wd hook-ups, first & security, HUD accepted, 752-2607, 723-4161. BERLIN: 2 & 3 bedroom apt: spacious, w/d hook-ups, storage, garage, heat, hot water, sun porches, centrally located (must see) 752-5034, 387-4066. BERLIN: 2 bedroom house, plus utilities, $700, security, references, 603-817-4398. BERLIN: 2 bedroom, heat, h/w included, HUD accepted, $550/mo. 802-388-6904. BERLIN: 3 bedroom, heat, h/w, stove, refrigerator, w/d $725/mo. 723-2807. BERLIN: 3 bedroom, w/ heat, 1st. floor, laundry room, off street parking, all appliances and dishwasher, porches, $750/mo. 603-247-0471. BERLIN: 5 rooms, 2nd. floor, heated, h/w, 752-3765. BERLIN: First floor, 2 bedroom, heat, h/w, included, large storage included, w/d hookups, $650/mo. small dog O.K., no cats, 603-348-5186. BERLIN: One bedroom, bath, excellent location, real modern, great view, only $495, 723-3042. BERLIN: one bedroom, first floor, $600/mo.; studio, first floor, $500/mo. includes electriciy, heat, h/w, 603-723-4724. BERLIN: Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2nd floor, recently renovated, w/d hook-up. 50% heat included, pets considered, no smoking, references required, $695. plus security, 603-986-5264.

$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

COCKATIELS, FMI call 752-2166.

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter

1994 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 4dr, new tires, exhaust and more $2200 (603)466-2427.

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

1995 F-150 XLT $4195 auto, 4X4, 752-4443.

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.

Announcement FORGIVE someone today. Make God happy! GOT a problem? Pray the Rosary. THANKS life.

Mom, for choosing

1997 Ford Expedition, 276k miles, many new parts, asking $1500, Colebrook, 237-5087.

Autos

For Rent

Junk Car Removal Best Local Prices

Are you visiting/ working in the area or working on the Laidlaw Biomass Project 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.

ROY'S TOWING

348-3403.

1998 Subaru wagon, all wheel drive, 5 speed, great winter car! Inspected, $2000, 752-9838.

Child Care

2000 Toyota Camry, aut., 4 cyl., 4 door, studded snows on, passed inspection, $4300, 752-9838.

LOCAL Mom, w/ home daycare has opening for kids 1 & up, M-F, 7:30-5:30, Sat. 7:30-12:30, meals incl. 342-9120.

2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5spd, 95k miles, white, new tires, 4 extra wheels, Thule with roof rack, clean. $5295. (603)466-5911. BUYING Junk Cars and Trucks. Paying in cash. Honest pricing. No gimmicks. Kelley’s Towing (603)723-9216. BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

For Rent 3 room apartment, $400. Utili ties included. Room owner’s residence- $50; Shihtsu puppy, all shots! 603-348-5317. A+ pickarent.com apartments of all sizes, homes and commercial rentals. Your one stop shop for rentals, call 348-2000.

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

BEAUTIFUL, one bedroom, big back, nice neighborhood, yard, frig, stove, heat, h/w, w/d, hook-up paking, no pets, sec. deposit, references, $525, 723-3856.

COMPLETELY renovated 3 bedroom & 1 bedroom apartments. Call H&R Block, great landlord (603)752-2372. ERROL 2 bedroom 1.5 bath. Ap pliances, private yard newly renovated. Ref. (603)482-3402.

GORHAM HOUSE 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 bedroom, heat, h/w, newly renovated, off street parking, snow removal, 723-6310.

MILAN: Mobile home trailer, 2 bedroom, own lot, FMI, 752-1871. MILAN: One bedroom house, no pets, heated. $650. FMI, 449-2229. NEWLY renovated apartments, hot water included, electric heat, HUD approved: 3 bedroom $650; Large 2 bedroom, $500; 2 bedroom $450; 2 studios $375/each, no dogs allowed, call Rich 326-3499.

For Rent-Commercial COMMERCIAL: Berlin downtown, 1st. floor, commercial space, 1000 s.f. excellent location, only $495/mo. 723-3042.

For Sale AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”. APPLIANCES: 2 gas ranges, both self clean. Side-by-side electric refrigerator with water & ice in door. Washer & dryer. Moving, must sell. (603)466-2878. Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 833-8278 FOUR studded snow tires, 205/55 R16, $125; Craftsman tools, 3/4 H.P. reciprocating saw, $60; all-in-one cutting tool, $65. (603)466-5099. NIKON 35mm D60 10.2 mexapixels digital camera body with all cables, extra battery and good book $400, Tasco 675X telescope $250, HP Deskjet 812C printer $35. 723-8167.

Steel Buildings Reduced Factory Inventory 30x36 – Reg $15,850 Now $12,600. 36x58– Reg $21,900 Now $18,800. Source# 1IB, 866-609-4321 VEGAS Casino, full size video poker machine, plays quarters. Fun at home, $395/BO, 723-6276, 752-6276. WOODSTOVE: 1/4 diamond plate, $275/obro, FMI, 752-4443.

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

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

TWO OFFICES AVAILABLE OFFICE SPACE IN BERLIN Spacious second-floor corner office in downtown Berlin. Known as the Sheridan Building, this classic revival structure built in 1905 and renovated in the 1980s and 1990s is located next to City Hall. Ceilings are high and windows are plentiful in this corner which includes one large room, one medium sized, and a private bathroom. $450 a month, and includes heat. Second floor, corner office, two rooms with shared bathroom. $350.

For a video tour go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcX8mKIu01Q For more information call Mark 603-356-3456.

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Help Wanted

• Experienced CNC Setup Positions • Quality Control Supervisor • Machine Operators Looking for some well rounded CNC setup people, a Quality Control Supervisor and entry level Machine Operators to come join our team producing top quality gun barrels. Full benefits after 90 days. Two weeks paid vacation after 1 year service EOE

PART-TIME RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY POSITION: We are currently seeking an energetic, patient person to provide residential support to individuals in their apartments. Duties will include providing instruction and assistance with household tasks and participation in community activities. A flexible schedule is desirable. The rate of pay is $10.18 per hour with additional mileage reimbursement. The position is presently 24 hours per week. Minimum Requirements include: High School diploma or GED, valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance, completion of driver’s and criminal background checks. Applicants may send in a resume or pick up an application at: Northern Human Services, Community Services Center, c/o Housing Coordinator, 69 Willard St., Berlin, NH 03570

HOMECARE PROVIDER OPENING

Interested in working from your home?

We are currently accepting applications from people interested in becoming a homecare provider for a woman who is interested in returning to the Berlin/Gorham area. This woman is a friendly, social person who will thrive in a caring and nurturing environment. She requires 24 hour supports including assistance with her personal care needs. Applicants who are caring, patient, kind, have a willingness to be a team member and who show a genuine connection with this woman are considered qualified for the position. This is a contracted position and payment will be negotiated. If you are interested, please contact Cindy Lapointe, Housing Coordinator at (603)752-1005. Applications are available at the: Northern Human Services, Community Services Center, 69 Willard St. Berlin, NH 03570 Please request returned applications be submitted to the Housing Coordinator. EOE

Apply in person to: Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Co. 153 West Main St., Conway

Help Wanted

Recreation Vehicles

Services

P/T Assistant driver, must be dependable; P/T Mechanic, flexible hours. Apply to: C&S Vending, 595 Main St. Gorham.

CHINOOKA classic motorhome. 21’, timeless design. Sleeps 2. Garaged, nearly mint. 58,600 miles. Photos and info at: RVonline.com under “1991 Chinook”. $12,250. (603)367-8753.

SNOWPLOWING: Gorham, residential, only. Dependable, reliable, and affordable. Discounts for neighbors and referrals, 915-1012.

Real Estate

18+ years experience! On-site computer repair, upgrades, wireless setup, virus removal, & more! (603)723-0918 www.TechProsNH.com

PART TIME peer support staff. Personal experience with mental illness required; clean driving record a plus. Serenity steps, 567 Main Street, Berlin, FMI (603)752-8111. THE Wentworth, Jackson NHAM & PM Wait Staff. Full time year round for our AAA four diamond rated restaurant. Please call 383-9700 and speak with Ellie or Irina, stop by to fill out an application or apply online www.thewentworth.com

Home Improvements FORTIER HOME REPAIR Old & New- One call, We do it All! (603)752-1224.

Instruction BARTENDERS, COOKS, SERVERS

The Wildcat Inn & Tavern in Jackson is looking to fill full and part time year round positions for experienced Bartenders, Line Cooks and Servers. Please apply in person. The Wildcat Inn & Tavern, 94 Main Street, Jackson, NH (603)383-4245.

HOUSEKEEPER YEAR ROUND

Friendly, energetic person to assist with housekeeping at 21 room Jackson inn. Weekends required. Attention to detail, immaculate housekeeping, dependability and team spirit are musts. Inn at Ellis River. 383-9339. LOOKING for a flexible, depend able and creative team player to provide PT personal care assistance with activities and personal care for a young student in the Berlin/Gorham area. 10 hrs/week. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. Send resume plus three letters of reference to Mary Ellen Cade, Northern Human Services, 87 Washington St., Conway, NH 03818 or mecade@northernhs.org EOE Position requires valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance, and driver’s and criminal background checks. (036)

FRENCH TUTORING Experience certified/ MA teacher seeks to tutor French. For rates and FMI (603)466-1138.

Mobile Homes GORHAM: 4 bedroom, Gateway Trailer Park, asking $15,000/BO, FMI, 603-723-1480. 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 2000 Harley Davidson, Ultra Classic, metallic green & black, new motor, many accessories, asking $7950 Paul 603-752-5519.

BUY • SELL • T RADE www.motoworks.biz

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

Office Manager Position - Northern Human Services is seeking a dynamic candidate to assume responsibility for administrative operations, involving many aspects of Human Resources including hiring and supervision of support staff, maintenance of personnel records and oversight of clerical/administration functions in our New Horizons location in Conway/Redstone, NH. Applicant needs to be able to problem solve, exercise sound judgment and must maintain a high level of confidentiality. Additionally, this candidate should have the ability to work under pressure with competing demands, frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Applicant must have a proven ability to work as a part of a team, be self-directed and present a positive, professional attitude. Strong leadership, communication (oral and written) and organizational skills are necessary. Candidate will have prior supervisory experience, with additional working knowledge of Human Resources. Proficiency with computers is a must including the MS Office suite. Solid math skills and an acute attention to detail are critical. This is a full time 35 hour a week position with an excellent benefits package. Please send cover letter and resume to: Claire Dunleavy, Director of Human Resources, Northern Human Services, 87 Washington St. Conway, NH 03818 cdunleavy@northernhs.org or fax: 603-447-1022. Part-Time Consumer Directed Assistant - Looking for an energetic and patient person to assist and provide personal care to a loving young lady with developmental disabilities. She enjoys bowling, walks and outings into the community. Candidate must have a willingness to learn medical management for GTube and tracheotomy. Send resume to Denise Davis, Northern Human Services, 87 Washington St., Conway, NH 03818, or Fax 447-8893, ddavis@northernhs.org. (030-600) All positions require a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance, completion of driver’s and criminal background checks. NHS is an EOE. Programs of NHS do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.

HOUSE: Private well & septic, 9 rooms, 2 full baths, 466-5087. WE buy houses, any place, con dition, price, 978-870-6438, rsuccess@juno.com

Services $75 Furnace Cleaning Special: Reliable, dependable for all your furnace needs. Repairs, cleaning and service. Call today for an appointment, 723-0729. HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison michaelhathaway.com (603)367-8851.

AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING SOLUTIONS.

Highest quality craftsmanship. Fully Insured. Lowest prices guaranteed. FMI (603)730-2521. rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com CARPENTRY, handyman, property maintenance, no job too small. Call Dennis Bisson, 723-3393, free estimates. HANDYMAN Services, property maintenance, snow plowing, roof shoveling, ect. call Rick 915-0755. HOME or small office cleaning services, 30 years exp. local references available, reasonable rates, 752-3950. LAUNDRY service. Available 7 days wk 7am-7pm Same day service. Pick-up/ drop-off available 603-348-5442.

MOWER MEDIC Snowblower tune-up special $40 in shop, $45 on-site, $50 picked up (Berlin prices). (603)723-7103. PAINTING: Top quality, interior, exterior, reasonable rates, free estimates, references, Don Guerin, contractor, 915-6119. SNOW shoveling, driveways, walkways, roofs, sanding, salting, available, reasonable rates, 603-723-3145. SNOWPLOWING reasonable rates, Berlin, Gorham, Milan, Dummer, Shelburne, 348-3403.

TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

WET BASEMENTS, cracked or buckling walls, crawl space problems, backed by 40 years experience. Guaranteed 603-356-4759 rwnpropertyservices.com.

Snowmobiles 1999 Ski Doo MXZ 670 HO 6635 miles, very well maintained, cover inc. $1500, 603-203-6584. NEED to sell your snowmobile or ATV? Appraisals and consignment sales, 466-5211. VINTAGE original 1978 Polaris Cobra 340. Recently serviced. 1 owner, stored indoors. FMI (603)723-6061. $1200.

Wanted REMODELING kitchen? Throw ing out old cabinets, recycle by calling 603-466-3972 for pick-up.

Wanted To Buy 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. BUYING junk cars/ trucks, heavy equip- farm mach., scrap iron. Call 636-1667 days, 636-1304 evenings. PAYING CASH: for all old paper money from the Berlin National Banks for private collection. May purchase other non-Berlin currency, 603-723-1461.

DEADLINE for classifieds is noon 2 days prior to publication

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Memorial service to be held for Meg Powers November 12

Laurette J. Leclerc

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ERROL - A memorial service will be held, November 12, for Meg Lamont-Powers, 42, formerly of Errol, NH, at the Errol Town Hall at noon. Her family would like to share their farewells (bring pictures and stories), with Meg’s North Country family of friends. There will be light refreshments following the service. Meg was well known in the area from her growing up at Mt. Dustan Country Store, to working at local

Errol businesses, and most recently, at LL Cote’s. She also enjoyed skiing, her horses, coaching track, her pets and of course being a daughter, niece, mom, sister, auntie and (girl)friend. Meg passed away quietly with her family, and a few friends, by her side, in Lykens Township, Pennsylvania, on October 17. A funeral was held October 22, 2011 at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home in Klingerstown Penn.

Celebration of life for Arthur A. Froburg PINKHAM NOTCH -- Friends and family of Arthur A. Froburg will gather for a celebration of his life on Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 5 to 7p.m., at the Great Glen Trail

House. Share memories, stories, pictures, music that Art loved, along with informal potluck in a setting that was an important part of his life. www. bryantfuneralhome.net.

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BERLIN -- Laurette J. Leclerc of Portland Street in Berlin, NH, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening November 1, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her loving caregivers. She was 94. A lifelong resident of Berlin, she was born December 18, 1916 the daughter of Eugene and Rosina (Perreault) Leclerc. She was employed as an executive payroll clerk for The Brown Company in Berlin. She began working at the Brown Company in 1942 and retired from there on December 31, 1981. Laurette was a communicant of St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. She enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, having her hair done and visiting with people. Her caregivers were a constant source of entertainment and enjoyment. She would spend hours playing cribbage and making puzzles. She loved going for rides and out to eat (the Berlin Dairy Bar being one of her favorite places). Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her sisters, Edna Leclerc and Rose (Leclerc) Belanger, and her brothers, Willard Leclerc and Harry Leclerc and a special nephew, Roland Leclerc of Wethersfield, Conn. She leaves her nephews, Henry Leclerc of Portland, Conn., and Normand Leclerc of Manchester, Conn. She also leaves a special great-niece, Dr. Rachel Leclerc of Wethersfield, Conn., and several great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, November 11, at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Anne Cemetery in Berlin. Calling hours will be held prior to the Mass from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Fleury-Patry F u n e r a l Home, 72 High Street, Berlin, NH. Laurette’s family gives Laurette J. Leclerc s p e c i a l thanks to her care-givers over the past seven years as she struggled with dementia. In particular to Laurette Bourbeau, Guylaine Donovan and Linda Nadeau. Their tender, kind and loving care allowed Laurette to remain home during her declining health. They “adopted” Laurette and she spent many hours enjoying their families at holiday times and on weekends. In addition, special thanks go to Mystie Peare, Katie Amero, Crystal Arsenault, Priscilla Breault, Sue Frenette and Anita LaVigne, as well as Lucien and Muriel Blais. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Anne Church, Berlin, NH. Online guestbook at www.fleurypatry.com.

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BERLIN -- A funeral service was held for Kelly L. Pageau, on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, in the Chapel of Fleury-Patry Funeral Home with Reverend Kyle Stanton, as celebrant. Internment will be at, St. Kieran Cemetery in Berlin at a later date. There

were numerous friends and family members that attended the services from in and out of town. To post a tribute, please visit www.fleury-patry.com Arrangements were under the direction of The Fleury-Patry Funeral Homes of Berlin and Gorham.

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Sealed Bids for Contract # 2011-18 for the abatement of asbestos and lead contaminated materials and removal of hazardous materials found in a hazardous materials demolition survey for 49 Gilbert Street will be received by the City of Berlin at the City Manager’s Office at Berlin City Hall, 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 until 2:00 pm prevailing time Thursday November 17. 2011. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM in any available office or conference room at the City Offices, City Hall, 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH. The City Manager reserves the right to waive defects in form and minor irregularities and to reject any or all bids as determined to be in the best interest of the City. Contract documents are available at no charge at the City Manager’s Office (603-752-7532), Berlin City Hall, 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm or on the City website http://www.berlinnh.gov Bidders may further acquaint themselves with the work to be done by attending an onsite pre-bid meeting at 49 Gilbert Street on Wednesday November 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM.

Sealed Bids for Contract # 2011 -19 for the demolition and removal of debris for 49 Gilbert Street will be received by the City of Berlin at the City Manager’s Office at Berlin City Hall, 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 until 2:00 pm prevailing time Thursday November 17, 2011. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM in any available office or conference room at the City Offices, City Hall, and 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH. Bids when opened shall be irrevocable for a period of fortyfive (45) calendar days following bid opening date. The City Manager reserves the right to waive defects in form and minor irregularities and to reject any or all bids as determined to be in the best interest of the City. Contract documents are available at no charge at the City Manager’s Office (603-752-7532), Berlin City Hall, 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570, and Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm or on the City website www.berlinnh.gov. Bidders may further acquaint themselves with the work to be done by attending an onsite pre-bid meeting at 49 Gilbert Street on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 10:00 am.

Sealed Bids for Contract # 2011-20 for the abatement and removal of asbestos materials found in an asbestos survey for 246 Grafton Street will be received by the City of Berlin at the City Manager’s Office at Berlin City Hall, 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 until 2:00 pm prevailing time Thursday November 17, 2011. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 pm in any available office or conference room at the City Offices, City Hall, 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH. The City Manager reserves the right to waive defects in form and minor irregularities and to reject any or all bids as determined to be in the best interest of the City. Contract documents are available at no charge at the City Manager’s Office (603-752-7532), Berlin City Hall, 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm or on the City website http:// www.berlinnh.gov Bidders may further acquaint themselves with the work to be done by attending an onsite pre-bid meeting at 246 Grafton Street on Wednesday November 9, 2011 at 2:00 pm.

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and put them into action for your life. The program consists of six two and one-half hour class sessions held weekly for six weeks beginning on Tuesday, January 10, and finishing Tuesday February 14. Classes will be held at the Berlin Senior Center 610 Sullivan Street starting at 4:30 p.m. and finishing at 7 p.m. For more information or to register, contact Beth at Service Link, 752-6407 or our toll free number 1-866-634-9412 or you may register by e-mail mplatt.caregiverconnections@yahoo.com Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. score. With two more weeks left to sell, we’re going way over the top. Then we’ll add additional advertising and promote Berlin in the “Conway Daily Sun”, maybe even getting to a 1,000,000 ads overall” For more information information contact Julia Mortenson, 603-326-3327.

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Town of Gorham Notice to Gorham Residents In observance of Veteran’s Day, the Public Works Dept./Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, November 11th. There will be no garbage or recycling collection. Garbage collection for that day will take place on Monday, November 14th and recycling will take place on your next regularly scheduled day.

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The Town of Gorham will receive sealed Bids for the Peabody River Bank Stabilization project, until 2 p.m., November 18, 2011, at H.E. Bergeron Engineers, Inc. (2605 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH). The project includes three contracts. Contract 1 (White Birch Lane South) is the construction of a 450foot-long berm along the Peabody River adjacent to the White Birch Lane cul-de-sac. Contract 2 (White Birch Lane North) is to stabilize 200 feet of eroded slope adjacent to White Birch Lane by installing riprap with (2) boulder deflectors and a boulder wedge. Contract 3 (Libby Field) is to stabilize 250 feet of eroded slope adjacent to Libby Field by installing riprap with (5) boulder deflectors and (5) tree clumps. A copy of the Bidding documents may be examined and obtained from H.E. Bergeron Engineers, Inc., 2605 White Mtn. Hwy., PO Box 440, North Conway, NH 03860 (603)-356-6936, upon a non-refundable payment of $85 per set ($15 for regular postage and $30 for US Postal Service overnight postage). A Pre-Bid conference will be held at White Birch Lane in Gorham on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at 2 p.m. All potential Bidders are encouraged to attend.

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