The Berlin Daily Sun, Tuesday, December 13, 2011 by Daily Sun

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011

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BERLIN, N.H.

Story tellers Dick Conway, Jonathan Dubey, and Mary Champlin, (l-r) kept a full house at the Northern Forest Heritage Park bunk house entranced for better than an hour Saturday with their readings of Christmas stories, familiar and new, serious and humorous. (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO)

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Santa Claus (Jason Rigg, of Berlin) hears the Christmas requests of Daniel Ducharme, 6, of Berlin, while Mrs. Claus (Chantal Rigg, of Berlin) provides an amiable presence to the tableau at the Northern Forest Heritage Park Saturday. (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO)

NFHP greets the season with big dinner and Christmas stories BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN—What more could you ask of a Christmas season evening: good food, good stories well told, and Santa in the Boss Shack, when “the moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below”—the moon rising brilliantly over Mt. Carberry just as people were gathering at the park at about 5 p.m. The Northern Forest Heritage Park offered all of the above on Saturday, plus cookies, almond flavored krumkaka with whipped cream, hot chocolate, rides in a hay-filled cart, towed by a tractor, and a chance to see a panoramic toy Christmas vil-

lage. By 6:30 p.m. the folks who had made their way to the park for the evening had eaten the sumptuous dinner and gathered in the Bunk House where a small stage set awaited: a comfortable wing chair, a lighted Christmas Tree, two stools at a Christmas decorated table. The story tellers seated in the set were Theatre North members: Jonathan Dubey, Mary Champlin, and Dick Conway. They took the audience on a pleasing tour of Christmas stories beginning with a proclamation of Christmas from the Virginia Almanack of 1766, through Francis P. Church’s famous 1897 response

County Attorney’s office to move back into courthouse BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

WEST STEWARTSTOWN – The Coos County Attorney’s office will be moving back into the Coos County Courthouse in Lancaster next year. The county attorney’s office has been operating out of the former Lancaster National Bank building in downtown Lancaster after a court ruling last year that the office’s former space in the court-

house was unsuitable. The Coos delegation Saturday voted unanimously to spend up to $85,000 to renovate the former probate office into space for the county attorney and victim witness advocate offices. County Attorney Robert Mekeel said he has gone over renovation plans for the office with the commission’s representative, Attorney Phil Waystack, and Colebrook con-

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Elderly services absorb bulk of county tax dollars BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

WEST STEWARTSTOWN – Elderly services, particularly the operation of the county’s two nursing homes, absorb more than three quarters of Coos County’s tax dollars. The Coos County Commissioners presented a proposed 2012 county budget of $31.5 million at their annual public presentation Saturday. While the budget is up two percent, the amount to be raised by taxes is up 8.8 percent. Coos Administrator Sue Collins warned the budget is still a work in progress and there are likely to be some changes

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to a letter to the (New York) Sun from Virginia O’Hanlon: “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”; and on, varying between serious and humorous readings, to the last, well-loved, final chapters of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The Northern Forest Heritage Park intends to make this evening a regular Christmas celebration, and, indeed, it drew people from as far away as Rhode Island. Robin and Jim Vallese, of Narragansett, RI, found the event on the NFHP web site and included it in their brief holiday visit to northern New Hampshire. “We were looking for a meal and an evening with the old, traditional Christmas feeling,” they said.

before the delegation meets in March to vote on a final 2012 budget. She noted the budget contains no cost-of-living increase. The county currently is negotiating new collective bargaining agreements with unions representing Berlin nursing home employees and corrections officers. Collins also called the projected surplus figure of $1.74 million “conservative” – the present budget had a $2.2 million surplus figure. In a three-hour presentation, Collins reviewed the highlights of the proposed budget. She said of the $14.35 million to be raised by taxes in 2012, 77 percent or $11.1 million will go to elderly programs. see ELDERLY page 6

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You’ll sing, dance your eye out kid DETROIT (NY Times) — “A Christmas Story, based on the 1966 book “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash” by the humorist Jean Shepherd, “A Christmas Story” has been embraced by fans for its tale of a late-Depression-era Christmas and a boy named Ralphie with a wish for a BB gun,” has been turned into an almost $5 million musical. It’s currently on a five-city tour, with hopes to build a holiday franchise in whatever location it plays. Broadway is the ultimate goal, where, even with mixed reviews, shows like “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical,” “Elf” and “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” have had lucrative seasonal runs. At a recent performance in Detroit of “A Christmas Story: The Musical!,” applause rippled through the 2,100-seat Fisher Theater when famous scenes from the film began to unfold. During intermission, Frances Colucci, who owns the “Christmas Story” board game and watches the annual marathon on TBS, said taking her children to see the musical was a no-brainer. “We know all the lines, so you can almost be participating in the show because you know what they’re going to say next,” she said in the lobby, where the gift shop was stocked with miniature night lights in the shape of leg lamps, a nod to one of the movie’s most recognizable props.

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(NY Times) — Stocks in the United States declined Monday and losses steepened in Europe as investors reassessed last week’s European Union summit meeting and reacted to a new warning that the sovereign debt crisis could get worse. The declines came in the wake of a rally at the end of last week, when investors waded back into stocks in hope that European leaders on Friday could deliver much-needed fire-

power to help lift the region out of its crisis. Monday’s activity suggested that investors now believe the meeting was inconclusive at best. In a reminder of the pressure on the European Union, Moody’s Investors Service noted Monday that it is reviewing the ratings of debt in European Union countries for a possible downgrade. S.&P. is expected to announce the results of its own review as soon as this week. Cuts in credit ratings, par-

ticularly for the so-called core euro zone countries, could play havoc with bailout plans. “It looks like a reversal out of what was, from my standpoint, unwarranted optimism on Friday,” said Keith B. Hembre, the chief economist and chief investment strategist at Nuveen Asset Management. “It is a little bit of a puzzle as to why the market tends to act so euphoric going into these meetings only to act so disappointed.”

Billionaire, ex-minister to Supreme Court to rule on oppose Putin in election immigration law in Arizona MOSCOW (NY Times) — Amid a crescendo of complaints from Russians fed up with the country’s tightly controlled political system, two prominent figures — a billionaire industrialist and the recently ousted finance minister — sought to fill a void in the opposition leadership on Monday. The billionaire, Mikhail D. Prokhorov, who owns shares in an array of other ventures in Russia as well as the New Jersey Nets basketball franchise in the United States, said he would run for president, challenging Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin.

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WASHINGTON (NY Times) — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide whether Arizona may impose tough anti-immigration measures. Among them, in a law enacted last year, is a requirement that the police there question people they stop about their immigration status. The Obama administration challenged parts of the law in court, saying that it could not be reconciled with federal immigration laws and policies. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in San Francisco, blocked enforcement of parts of the law in April. The administration challenged four provisions. The most prominent was a requirement that state law enforcement officials determine the immigration status of anyone they stop or arrest if officials have reason to believe that the individual might be an illegal immigrant. The provision also requires that the immigration status of people who are arrested be determined before they are released.

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Deadly stretch of I-93 gets special cable barrier BY MARK HAYWARD THE UNION LEADER

MANCHESTER — Tense steel cables, rather than traditional guardrail beams, will be stopping errant cars from crossing an Interstate 93 median and slamming into oncoming traffic. Last month, workers finished installing the first-ever cable rails in New Hampshire. The rails are strings of horizontal cables designed to snag vehicles that veer into the highway median. The cable rails went up more than three years after the New Hampshire Union Leader raised the issue of cross-over accidents on city highways, especially one deadly stretch of I-93 where four people, including two children, died between 2004 and 2007. “It provides for a level of safety we feel is adequate,” said Ron Grandmaison, a project manager for the state Department of Transportation. “It’s going to contain the vehicles that are more apt to go across.” State Rep. Will Infantine, who raised the issue of crossover accidents years ago, said he’s pleased with the cable rails, given the financial constraints the Department of Transportation is under. The Manchester Republican said he

twice tried to raise the issue with the DOT in 2008 and had no success. But once the New Hampshire Union Leader wrote about the accidents, the DOT started addressing crossover accidents. They continue to be a problem. Last week a New Hampshire State Police trooper was hurt when his cruiser crossed a narrow median at Exit 8 on Route 101 and slammed into a tractortrailer. State police have yet to explain the reason for the crossover. The cable rails address a deadly spot on I-93 between Exits 8 and 10. The median width is about 90 feet. Federal guidelines say that’s more than enough room to prevent crossover head-on accidents. But with the significant number of crossover accidents and fatalities, the Federal Highway Administration allowed the use of highway safety improvement funds to create a barrier. The state opted for the cable rails, which cost $230,000, Grandmaison said. They work differently from guardrails, which deflect wayward cars back onto the roadway. Cable rails are to cars what a spiderweb is to an airborne fly. The 3/4inch, woven cables snag the vehicle. The cables can stretch as much as 12 feet before stopping the vehicle.

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Thanks you for your generous support To the editor: This season of giving and celebration seems to bring out the best in people. We hear of so many collections and donations for the less fortunate. The young people of Berlin are a wonderful example of this spirit. Recently, the members of the FCCLA of Berlin High School and the National Honor Society at Berlin High joined together to collect food for the needy. The Ecumenical Food pantry was the recipient of their very successful endeavor. A pick-up truck full of their donations was gratefully accepted. At this special time of year, we hope no one goes without the necessities of feeding their family. With this donation, we can help many, many families. I would also like to

acknowledge the very generous gift given to our pantry by the Berlin High School Coaches Association. The proceeds from the alumni games were donated for our cause. Our thanks to all who participated to make this gift possible. I would like to thank all the generous people of our community who have donated cash or food and personal care items to the Ecumenical Food Pantry throughout the year. We can only help others with what we receive. So thank you to all organizations, churches and individuals who make it possible to make it a little easier for the less fortunate in our communities. May you all have a Blessed Christmas and a Joyous New Year. Judy J. Rheaume Director

Sons of American Legion thank all of you To the editor: On Saturday Dec. 3, the Sons of American Legion, Squadron 82, of Gorham, drew the winners of their annual community benefit raffle. The winner of the $250 IGA gift card was Colleen Pierce of Berlin. One ton of wood pellets from Caron Stove in Lancaster was won by Gerald Albert of Maine. The third prize winner of a cord of firewood donated by Chapman Metals was Robert Poulin of Gorham. Congratulations to these lucky winners! Sons of American Legion, Squadron 82, would like

to publicly thank Chapman Metals, Caron Stove, and Berlin IGA and Sun World Printing for helping us with our raffle. We also wish to thank Berlin IGA, Walmart, and Moe’s Variety for letting us sell tickets at their business. And especially, we wish to thank all of you who have purchased raffle tickets, sold raffle tickets, and contributed to the success of our annual community benefit raffle. Merry Christmas to all of you. Sons of American Legion, SQD. 82

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Class Matters. Why Won’t We Admit It?

No one seriously disputes the fact that students from disadvantaged households perform less well in school, on average, than their peers from more advantaged backgrounds. But rather than confront this fact of life head-on, our policy makers mistakenly continue to reason that, since they cannot change the backgrounds of students, they should focus on things they can control. No Child Left Behind, President George W. Bush’s signature education law, did this by setting unrealistically high — and ultimately self-defeating — expectations for all schools. President Obama’s policies have concentrated on trying to make schools more “efficient” through means like judging teachers by their students’ test scores or encouraging competition by promoting the creation of charter schools. The proverbial story of the drunk looking for his keys under the lamppost comes to mind. The Occupy movement has catalyzed rising anxiety over income inequality; we desperately need a similar reminder of the relationship between economic advantage and student performance. The correlation has been abundantly documented, notably by the famous Coleman Report in 1966. New research by Sean F. Reardon of Stanford University traces the achievement gap between children from high- and low-income families over the last 50 years and finds that it now far exceeds the gap between white and black students. Data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress show that more than 40 percent of the variation in average reading scores and 46 percent of the variation in average math scores across states is associated with variation in child poverty rates. International research tells the same story. Results of the 2009 reading tests conducted by the Program for International Student Assessment show that, among 15-year-olds in the United States and the 13 countries whose students outperformed ours, students with lower economic and social status had far lower test scores than their more advantaged counterparts within every country. Can anyone credibly believe that the mediocre overall performance of American students on international tests is unrelated to the fact that one-fifth of American children live in poverty? Yet federal education policy seems blind to all this. No Child Left Behind required all

schools to bring all students to high levels of achievement but took no note of the challenges that disadvantaged students face. The legislation did, to be sure, specify that subgroups — defined by income, minority status and proficiency in English — must meet the same achievement standard. But it did so only to make sure that schools did not ignore their disadvantaged students — not to help them address the challenges they carry with them into the classroom. So why do presumably well-intentioned policy makers ignore, or deny, the correlations of family background and student achievement? Some honestly believe that schools are capable of offsetting the effects of poverty. Others want to avoid the impression that they set lower expectations for some groups of students for fear that those expectations will be self-fulfilling. In both cases, simply wanting something to be true does not make it so. Another rationale for denial is to note that some schools, like the Knowledge Is Power Program charter schools, have managed to “beat the odds.” If some schools can succeed, the argument goes, then it is reasonable to expect all schools to. But close scrutiny of charter school performance has shown that many of the success stories have been limited to particular grades or subjects and may be attributable to substantial outside financing or extraordinarily long working hours on the part of teachers. The evidence does not support the view that the few success stories can be scaled up to address the needs of large populations of disadvantaged students. A final rationale for denying the correlation is more nefarious. As we are now seeing, requiring all schools to meet the same high standards for all students, regardless of family background, will inevitably lead either to large numbers of failing schools or to a dramatic lowering of state standards. Both serve to discredit the public education system and lend support to arguments that the system is failing and needs fundamental change, like privatization. Given the budget crises at the national and state levels, and the strong political power of conservative groups, a significant effort to reduce poverty or deal with the closely related issue of racial segregation is not in the political cards, at least for now. So what can be done?

More fundraising events coming to send Dustin ‘down under’ To the editor: Thanks again for all your help to Send Dustin down under! The winner of the $50 gift card to Drigger’s Tattoo in Gorham was JoAnne Tardiff of Berlin. The winner of the 24x30 beveled mirror gift card donated from Portland Glass in Berlin is Jen Lagace of Berlin. Thank you to you ladies and the many other who purchased tickets. The tickets where drawn at Bob’s Variety, on December 5, by

random customers (who did not wish to have their names mentions). Thanks you for drawing the tickets. Thank you to the members of the Milan Community Methodist Church, in Milan for sponsoring Dustin donating the space to hold the Mexican Style Benefit Dinner, held on December 10. Many more thank yous to come, Dustin and I would like to also send thanks out to,the see EVENTS page 5

Bass to hold office hours in Shelburne, Randolph, and Stark LITTLETON, NH – Congressman Charles F. Bass (NH-02) has announced that a member of his staff will hold public office hours in Shelburne on Thursday, December 15, and in Randolph and Stark on Monday, December 19. Gene Chandler, community liaison for Bass, will be available at the following times and locations: Shelburne Town Offices, 74 Village Road, Thursday, December 15, 4:00 p.m. –

5:00 p.m. Randolph Town Offices, 130 Durand Road, Monday, December 19, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Stark Town Offices, 1189 Stark Highway, Monday, December 19, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Constituents with questions, comments, or those in need of assistance with a federal agency are welcome to attend. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Bass’ Littleton office at (603) 4445505.

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White Mountain National Forest recreation passes make great holiday gifts Not sure what to give a loved one this holiday season? As the holiday shopping season gears up, the White Mountain National Forest would like to suggest gifting an Annual White Mountain National Forest Recreation Pass. What better gift to receive than encouragement to explore the “great outdoors”? Priced at $20, and declared “Best Bargain – Worth the Admission” - by Yankee Magazine in 2010 an Annual Forest Pass provides a year’s worth of access to any day use site on the White Mountain National Forest where fees are required (concessionaire managed sites, including campgrounds are exempt). In addition to giving the outdoor enthusiast in your life a thoughtful gift, you’ll be helping support local recreation opportunities, since 95% of the revenue from the sale of these passes stays right here in the White Mountains. During 2011, these funds were used to begin renovations of the world-famous Rumney Rocks climbing facilities, to maintain several well visited recreation stops along

the popular Kancamagus Scenic Byway, and to support the recovery of developed recreation sites damaged during Hurricane Irene. To purchase a White Mountain National Forest Recreation Pass visit any White Mountain National Forest office, or support local businesses and purchase your pass from a local vendor. Prefer to shop from home? That’s no problem because new this year passes are available for purchase online! A complete list of vendors, local and online, can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r9/white While visiting with friends and family during the holiday season consider visiting your National Forest. Winter has arrived and with it a whole host of recreation opportunities, including cross country skiing, winter hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and for those hardy, well prepared individuals a winter camping trip. For more information please contact the White Mountain National Forest at 603.536.6100.

Sen. Ayotte to hold office hours in NC MANCHESTER, NH – U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) has announced that a member of her staff will be holding office hours on Wed., Dec. 14, in Dummer to assist citizens with official business. A member of her staff will also be holding office hours on Mon., EVENTS from page 5

businesses in the area for sponsoring Dustin, by online web sight to www.downunersports.com, with a gift card, or merchandise for prizes at up coming events, donation cans, and or cash or check. Sure hope we don’t leave any of you out. They were Mr. Pizza’s Restaurant, House of Pizza Restaurant, Sinibaldi’s Restaurant, Route 12V, Milan General, White Mountain Cafe, Motorcycle and Snowmobile Service, Yokohama Restaurant, Gorham Hardware and Sports Center, Saladino’s Restaurant, JesStone Beads SkyeBox Collectibles, Hair Zone family salon, Kelly Auto Parts, Rumorz. Once again thank you we could not of come this far without your support. Our mission to Send Dustin Down

Dec. 19 in Gorham Residents who are interested in meeting with a member of the Senator’s staff should stop by the Dummer town office during the times listed below or call Michael Scala at (603) 752-7702 to schedule an appointment. Under is not over. We still have far to go and we are looking forward to the upcoming events, some planed already. We are hoping to hold a pie sale at the Milan Community Methodist Church a few days before Christmas, please keep an eye out for posters and the daily calender. We are hopeful to hold and event in January and have two benefit dances planed in February at the Trail House Lounge, in Berlin, thanks again Dick and Dave! Thank you to MTO, NHES, and MVS, for helping with copies of posters and sponsorship letter. Thank you, to the staff at the “Berlin Daily Sun”. Sure hope we included everyone. Nancy Heath Milan

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To any property owner in the City of Berlin who feels their property has been merged as the result of an involuntary merger which means lots being merged by municipal action for zoning, assessing, or taxation purposes without the consent of the owner. If your lots or parcels were involuntarily merged prior to September 18, 2010 by the City of Berlin, the City shall at the request of the owner, restore your lots to their premerger status and all zoning and tax maps shall be updated to identify the premerger boundaries of said lots or parcels as recorded at the Coos County Registry of Deeds, provided that your request is submitted to the governing body prior to December 31, 2016. Also no owner in the chain of title can have voluntarily merged his or her lots. If any owner in the chain of title voluntarily merged his or her lots, then all subsequent owners shall be prevented from requesting restoration. The municipality shall have the burden of proof to show that any previous owner voluntarily merged his or her lots. All decisions of the governing body may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of NH RSA 676. The restoration of the lots to their premerger status shall not be deemed to cure any non-conformity with existing local land use ordinances. If you have questions about the status of your property and whether it has been merged involuntarily please call Susan Warren, Assessing Supervisor at 752-5245 or Pamela Laflamme, City Planner at 752-8587.

Finding Hope Food Pantry opens on Willow Street BERLIN — The food pantry that up until recently was run by Tri-County CAP, has a new home and new name. As of Dec. 1, Harvest Christian Fellowship on Willow Street has taken over the food pantry, moved it into the church building and renamed it, the Finding Hope Food Pantry. Pastor Shane Riff, explained that Tri-County CAP had approached the church about a year ago and the two agencies finally connected to make the change happen late this fall. The church’s mission statement, “bringing hope to the community one family at a time,” is one reason Riff said he thinks the food pantry is a good fit for Harvest Christian Fellowship. “We do a lot of outreach ministry,” he said, including operating a soup kitchen. Initially, Riff said, those who use the food pantry will see no changes other than the location. Kathy Buteau has stayed on as the facility’s staffer and the hours remain the same as well. Finding Hope is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed for an hour at lunch time from 12 to 1 p.m. One small change that has taken place is that the food pantry now has its own Facebook page where they can post what sort of foodstuffs they are short on. They continue to receive regular donations from IGA and Wal-Mart as well as the bi-monthly shipments from the USDA, but those looking to donate additionally can follow the Feeding Hope Food Pantry page on Facebook to see where their need lies. Riff said that the group has long term goals for the food pantry, that include possibly instituting a delivery service in the future. Delivery would serve those who could not get to the food pantry on their own, Riff said. “That’s something we’d ELDERLY from page one

The proposed appropriation to operate the Coos Nursing Home in Berlin is $9.8 million, with revenues projected at $6.2 million. The nursing home will operate at a $3.6 million loss. The proposed appropriation for the West Stewartstown Nursing Hospital is $9.4 million, with revenue set at $5.3 million. The nursing hospital will operate at a $4.1 million loss. Those figures do not include $82,000 in proposed capital items for the nursing hospital and $30,200 in capital items for the nursing home. Collins said there is a myth that federal Medicaid pays all the nursing home costs minus what the resident has for resources. In reality, she said county taxes pick up part of the costs and sometimes the state pays as well. In 2010 Medicaid paid $149 per day per resident for West Stewartstown, which has a daily rate of $340. Medicaid paid $144 per patient for the Berlin Nursing Home, which has a daily rate of $216. Collins said the difference in the daily rates

The Finding Hope Food Pantry is the new name of the former TriCounty CAP food pantry. The resource has moved to the Harvest Christian Fellowship on Willow Street. Kathy Buteau, left, who continues to staff the food pantry, and pastor Shane Riff, right, stand in the church classroom that houses Finding Hope weekdays from 9-1. (MELISSA GRIMA PHOTO)

really like to see happen,” he said. Looking forward, Riff added, the church would also like to have a ministry center outside the church building. He explained that ideally Harvest Christian Fellowship will be able to open a community mission in town where the food based services could be centered. The Finding Hope Food Pantry is located at the Harvest Christian Fellowship at 219 Willow Street in Berlin. Service is walk-in based. Anyone who would like more information can call the church office at 752-5374 and leave a message. for the facilities represents the higher number of patients at Berlin, which allows for some economies of scale. She said 75 percent of all of the county’s nursing home residents are Medicaid recipients. Some benefit costs are up. Workers compensation insurance rates are up 16.5 percent and Collins said the commission is taking steps to cut future costs. Unemployment insurance is up 25 percent and the county has been told it faces a health insurance increase that could be as high as 4.6 percent. The county’s share of state assistance programs is up $57,500, to $6,087,000. The commissioners allocated $45,000 in their budget for economic development efforts but have received requests from local economic development groups for $85,000. The county, this year, funded $15,000 to pay part of the economic development position at Tri-County Community Action Program. This year, Coos Economic Development Corporation see ELDERLY page 8

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MILAN -- Robert J. LeBlanc, Sr., of Birch Drive died Saturday December 10, 2011 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was 70. Born on February 19, 1941 in Berlin, NH, he was the son of Lionel LeBlanc, Sr., and Grace (Chevarie) LeBlanc. Robert attended Gorham Schools. Retiring in 2003 from Crown Vantage, he was employed for many years as a papermaker. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting. In the summer, he enjoyed brook fishing with his grandson Dylan and in the winter he enjoyed ice fishing with his grandson Ty. He also enjoyed tinkering on small engines, going for rides, yard sales, sitting by the fire and the company of his dog “Cash”. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Katherine LeBlanc of Milan; sons,Timothy LeBlanc of Pompano Beach, Fla., Robert LeBlanc, Jr., of Lancaster, NH, and David LeBlanc and his wife Jacqueline of Berlin; a daughter, Cheri Croteau and her

husband Jeff of Berlin; two brothers, Lionel LeBlanc, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Florida and Raymond LeBlanc and his wife Judy of Gorham; s e v e n grandchildren, Crystal, Steven, K e l l i e , Ty, Cindy, D a n i k a , and Dylan; three greatgrandchildren; several Robert J. LeBlanc, Sr. nieces &andnephews. A service will be held at 12 noon Thursday, December 15, in the parlor of Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 72 High Street, Berlin, NH. Calling hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon prior to the service. Online guestbook at www.fleurypatry.com.

BERLIN -- Lucille Rose Roy died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Concord Hospital in Concord, NH. She was 67. Born on August 6, 1945 in Berlin, NH, she was the daughter of Wilfred and Marguerite (LaVerture) Caouette. Lucille was educated in Berlin Schools. She was devoted to God and church. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church in Gorham and in recent years St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Berlin. She was a devoted homemaker and cook. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially apple picking in the fall. She will be forever loved by her family which includes two sons, Raymond A. Roy, Jr., and his wife Patti of Berlin and Paul A. Roy of Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren, Brandon Roy of Berlin, Alex and Matthew Roy both

of Orlando, Fla., and Nicholas Curly of Massachusetts; brothers, Robert Caouette of Berlin and Lucien Caouette (Laurette), Raymond Caouette, and Ronald Caouette all of Bristol, Conn.; sisters, Cecile Handrinos (Ted) of Berlin, Joan Sirios (Donald) and Elaine Wrisley (Charles) both of Bristol, Conn., and Suzanne Shackford (Fiance Robert) of Maine; several nieces and nephews. And her extended family at Genesis Health Care/Country Village where she had resided for the past six months. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Berlin. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are by Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 72 High St, Berlin, NH. Online guestbook at www.fleury-patry.com.

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MILAN -- Rita Marie (Stephenson) Lemieux of Milan Road died Friday, December 9, 2011 at St. Vincent de Paul Nursing Home in Berlin, NH. She was 75. Born on July 1, 1936 in Gorham, NH, she was the daughter of Edward J. and Mary C. (McLain) Stephenson. Rita grew up in Gorham and Berlin and was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Berlin. She was employed as a seamstress at Gamm in Berlin and was a communicant of St. Kieran Church, now known as St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Berlin. Rita enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and card stamping. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by a daughter, Yvonne Mary Lemieux (1961), an infant grandson, Paul Edward Lemieux, a brother Leslie E. Stephenson, and sisters, Lorraine Roy, Virginia Tardiff, and Kathleen Dolak. She leaves her husband of 55 years, Paul E. Lemieux of Milan; two sons, Michael P. Lemieux and his wife Katherine of Berlin, Ernest A. Lemieux and his wife Diane of Manchester, and a daughter,Geralyn M. O’Brien and her husband William

of Gorham; grandchildren, Matthew E. Lemieux, Michael P. Lemieux, Jr., Bonnie A. Lemieux, Scotland W. O’Brien, and Alexander G. O’Brien; g r e a t g r a n d children, Kassidy Lemieux, T r a v i s Lemieux, Ariel Bennett, Jacob Rita M. Lemieux Lemieux and Andrew Lemieux; sisters, Vivian Boisselle of Berlin, NH, and Cynthia Mortenson of West Milan, NH, several nieces and nephews. A service will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, December 13, in the parlor of the Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 72 High Street, Berlin, NH. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Berlin, NH. Calling hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday at the funeral home prior to the service. Online guestbook at www.fleurypatry.com.

GORHAM, NH -- Dorothy M. Moore, 86, a longtime resident of Gorham, passed away at St. Vincent de Paul Nursing Home, on Sunday, December 11, 2011. Mrs. Moore was born in Woodsville, NH, on September 10, 1925, a daughter of Leon and Annie (Powers) Mason. Dorothy moved to Gorham in 1954. She owned and operated The Golden Restaurant in Gorham. Her memberships included, a life member of Dupont – Holmes Post 82 American Legion Auxiliary, one of the founding members of T.O.P.S in Gorham and was also a former member of the Rebekah’s. Family members include her hus-

band, Horace “Bud” McClary of Gorham; two daughters, Donna Tucker of Danville, NH, and Doreen Moore of Lebanon, NH; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Arlene Thompson of Haines City, Fla.; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Lyle Mason, a sister, Lois Brill, and first husband, James Moore. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Dupont – Holmes American Legion Post 82, Ladies Auxiliary or to a charity of one’s choice. There are no services. To sign guestbook, please visit www. bryantfuneralhome.net.

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tion is asking for $60,000 to help pay for a fulltime economic development director and to fund a revolving loan fund. The Groveton Regional Economic Action Team has requested $10,000. There is $30,000 left in the present budget for economic development, which the commission may seek to encumber for 2012. Collins reported that she intends to retire next year. Under a succession plan put in place several years ago, she has been gradually scaling back and is currently working part-time. Collins said the plan is to hire a new administrator in the fall and she would remain in place for a period while the new person trained. The county has developed a 10-step salary schedule for the position that would start at $36.21 per hour for step 1 (or around $75,000 annually), and run to a high of $43.66 per hour, (or about $90,000 annually), for someone at the top step. For the first year, the county is looking at a budget without an operating county farm. Collins said a new category, land management center, has been developed to cover expenses and revenue generated by the farmland. She said the county has been contracted by a party interested in leasing the barn and said that will be before the commission at its monthly meeting Wednesday. The proposed budget includes $1,407,510 in federal grants that the county expects to apply for in 2012. Even though there is no cost to the county, the grants must be listed. The budget also includes $71,550 for the recycling center that is also entirely offset by revenue generated. The center is operated for the benefit of local towns. The budget for the unincorporated places is $1,109,880, which is offset by revenues. Next year will be the first year the $495,000 payment in lieu of taxes negotiated by Granite Reliable Power for the 33 turbine wind farm will be collected. Collins said the money will be divided between Dixville and Millsfield, based on the number of wind turbines in each of the unincorporated places. Register of Deeds Carole Lamirande announced she will not be running for re-election. Lamirande reported the sale of the Balsams Grand Resort generated a total real estate tax of $27,840 of which Coos County will receive four percent or $1,113. Of the $2.32 million purchase price, she said $1,856,000 was for land and buildings and another $464,000 was for inventory. With the budget put together, Collins said the administration will now focus on the delegationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request that it perform an analysis of all non-constitutional mandated programs run by the county with the exception of the two nursing homes and corrections. That list would include the victim witness program, UNH Cooperative Extension, the recycling center and transfer station, Coos Conservation District, and other special appropriations. She said the list will be ready before the delegations meets to decide a final 2012 budget.

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Routine traffic stop nets two lbs of pot JEFFERSON -- A routine traffic stop for speeding Sunday morning on Route 115 ended up with the arrest of a Maine man on a felony drug charge after state police uncovered about two pounds of marijuana in the car. State Police Trooper Jesse Sherrill stopped a vehicle operated by William Dougeneck, 41, of Bethel, Maine for allegedly speeding at COURTHOUSE from page one

tractor Daniel Hebert. “I believe we have come up with a plan that works,” Mekeel said. While Mekeel said the 1,700 square feet space will be suitable, he said he still favors remaining in the current location, which provides space for future growth. “Personally, I don’t think it’s a great idea,” he said, of the move. County Administrator Sue Collins said the plans have been submitted to the state Bureau of Court Facilities, which oversees operation of the stateowned courthouse. She said the county had 128 days to accept the proposed agreement with the bureau. The county commission has included the $85,000 in its proposed 2012 county budget. Collins has said the cost of leasing space in the courthouse from the state is less that renting the department’s current space. She said the renovation would pay for itself in six years in savings.

about 9 a.m. Sunday. Upon making contact with Dougeneck, Sherrill noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the interior of the car. After obtaining a consent to search the vehicle, Sherrill seized about two pounds of marijuana. Dougeneck was arrested, processed, and released on bail, pending a Jan. 23 hearing in the First District Circuit Court in Lancaster. She said the renovations would take about three months but said construction cannot start until the Governor and Executive Council approves the project. She said the bureau has promised to try and expedite getting the project before the executive council. Rep. John Troll, R-Whitefield, said he was glad to see the county attorney and commission reach an agreement on the office location. Rep. Robert Theberge, D-Berlin, said he understands Mekeel still has reservations about moving back into the courthouse. But Theberge said he feels it will be nice having all the county functions together on one floor of the courthouse. Rep. Marc Tremblay, D-Berlin, asked Mekeel if anything could be moved out of the office if the county attorney needed more space in the future. Mekeel said the county could move the victim-witness advocate office to separate quarters but he did not recommend that step.

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). As a realistic person, you understand how absolutely unrealistic it is to want things to be perfect. And who needs the added pressure? You’ll play it loose, and everyone will be comfortable and happy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You don’t feel sorry for yourself, and you don’t like it when others throw themselves a pity party, either. Through your actions, you will train another person to take charge, be assertive and be responsible. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You will be, in a sense, shedding your skin. And though it’s a natural process, it still takes effort, which you gladly put in, as you are genuinely excited about the new person you are becoming. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will learn because you can’t help but follow your curiosity and get answers. You won’t worry about whether a subject is worthy of your interest. You will be fascinated by life. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your memory will bring back strange bits of information. There’s a reason for these seemingly random recollections, though you may not understand it until Friday. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 13). It’s your year to explore a new interest and simultaneously enlarge your social circle. What happens in January will fill a void in your heart that you didn’t even know existed until you experienced the joy of wholeness. With a little hard work, a lot of organization and a good team, your lifestyle will improve for the better in February. Aries and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 14, 33 and 19.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You refuse to accept that there are limits to what you can and can’t do. You’d rather see the future as wide open. Because of this approach, more is possible for you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Someone who needs your help might be too intimidated to ask for it. Invite questions. Your open heart will be felt, and others will dare to depend on you. Of course, you’re the one who will benefit most in the end. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your interests will form you. To some degree, you can’t control what is attractive to you. But you can keep looking for the very best of what’s available and ask more questions. Your query could change everything. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You see something that others do not. It’s a testament to your unique spirit. You probably won’t be ready to share your observations, but you should record them in some way for later. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Failing often and with great style is the mark of highly successful people. You do not like to fail, but you can definitely see the usefulness in it. Win or lose, you’ll help others with your positive attitude. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You won’t have to restrict yourself, because you will naturally want what is good and right for you, and you’ll be inclined to take life in moderate doses. If you’re being unduly inhibited by outside forces, you’ll rebel. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Some kinds of pain happen simply because you’ve fallen into a groove of suffering and have yet to decide that you’ve had enough of it.

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Wednesday, December 14 Spaghetti Supper: Berlin High School cafeteria, 4:30 - 7:30 to benefit the Junior Council on World Affairs. The Shockappella chorus will also be performing during the dinner. Adults $6 and $4 for 12 and under. Santa at The Berlin Salvation Army: to hear children’ Christmas wishes, 3 to 5 p.m. There is no charge! A kettle will be there if you want to make a donation to the Berlin Salvation Army! Free Medicare Counseling: ServiceLink representative available to offer free, confidential Medicare counseling to beneficiaries, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., AVH Mt. Adams Conference Room. No appointment needed. FMI call Gisele McKenzie, AVH customer service manager, at 326-5660 or Paul Robitaille of ServiceLink at 752-6407. Thursday, December 15 Berlin Board of Education: meeting 6 p.m. in the Berlin High School Library. La Leche League: Meting 10-11:30, Family Resource Center, Gorham. Come and talk with other nursing moms about nursing issues and have some of your questions answered. FMI 466-5109. Friday, December 16 Chldlren’s Choir: 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, High St., Berlin. No charge. “A Charlie Brown Christmas”: presented by the Heather Pierson Trio, Gorham town hall auditorium in Gorham, 7 p.m. Tickets $10 for adults and $5 for children under 18, available at: Gorham Town Hall; White Mountain Café in Gorham; SaVoir Flare in Berlin; or by calling 603-733-6350.

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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. 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 7525464 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

Sometimes we get into heated arguments because he’s ready to “plan for the future” while I just want to go with the flow. He thinks I don’t take our relationship seriously because I’m not ready to move in with him, get married or start a family yet. When I explain that I would love for all of that to happen -- eventually -- Frank says it seems more like a friendship than a relationship. That really hurts me, because I’m trying. These arguments over my lack of “seriousness” are killing me. They started two months into the relationship. I feel pressured. If the pressure continues, I’m feeling like we may not be able to be together. I need your advice, please. -- DOING THE BEST I CAN IN BOSTON DEAR DOING THE BEST YOU CAN: You are a smart young woman with excellent instincts. Trust them. You feel pressured because you ARE being pressured. In fact, you’re being given the full-court press. Pushing for a quick involvement/commitment is one of the warning signs of an abuser. Ask yourself, What’s the rush? Find out the reasons why his marriage failed. Stand your ground and don’t allow yourself to be pushed into anything you are not completely comfortable with. And if it persists, end the relationship. DEAR ABBY: I’m seeing a counselor for my anxiety, and it bothers me that he yawns throughout each consultation. He sometimes apologizes for it, though. Is this inappropriate behavior for a therapist? -- MIFFED IN NEW JERSEY DEAR MIFFED: Unless your counselor is starved for oxygen or burning the candle at both ends, yes, it is. And because it is distracting to you during your sessions, tell him if it doesn’t stop, you will have to find another counselor.

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

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

Announcement PELVIC/ Transvaginal Mesh? Did you undergo transvaginal placement of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005 and present time? If the patch required removal due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800-535-5727.

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter 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.

DEADLINE for classifieds is noon 2 days prior to publication

Autos 1999 Ford Expedition XLT, 106k runs perfect, custom 17' rims, from Florida, $6900/BO, 723-1243. 2001 Ford Focus, 170k miles, $1200/BO, 915-6799. 2005 red Toyota Tacoma pickup, extended cab, 46K + miles, 4 new tires, $15,000 loaded, 752-3619, ex. condition.

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

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.

Autos Paying Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! ROY'S TOWING 603-348-3403 BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

Owners have separate living quarters.

FMI call 603-449-2140 or 603-723-8722. BERLIN 1st floor 2 bdrm & 3rd floor 2 bdrm heated. Call 978-609-4010. BERLIN 2 bdrm home 1 acre $650/mo. 3 bdrm home $650/mo 2 bdrm apt 1st floor, $600/mo heat included. No pets. 1 year lease. Call (603)714-5928. BERLIN 6 room house, not heated. No pets/ no smoking. Security deposit, references (603)752-3004. 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. BERLIN: 1, 2, 4 bedroom apts., heat, h/w, wd hook-ups, first & security, HUD accepted, 752-2607, 723-4161. BERLIN: 2 apts., furnished, 1&2 small bedrooms, heat, h/w, included, no pets, $475 752-1112.

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

For Rent 3 apartment rooms: $100 weekly, utilities included. Separate rooms: $50. Pit-lab puppies ready (603)348-5317.

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.

GORHAM- 1 bedroom apt, new carpet, large closet, big yard, off street parking, utilities not included. $535/mo (603)986-5800. 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. 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. LOOKING for a Rental? Please call Northern Edge Property Management as they are ready to meet your housing needs. 1-4 bedroom apartments available, as well as rental homes. For updated rental information please call 603-752-1112, email to nepm1112@gmail.com or visit us at 232 Glen Avenue in Berlin, NH.

For Sale 2000 Chevy Silverado, pick-up, 4WD, automatic transmission., power steering, 186K miles, asking, $5000, call 449-2984.

BERLIN: 2 bdrm, 1st floor. Heat & hot water incl. $625/mo. Secu dep. & ref. required. (603)449-2230.

95% tread, four winter studded Arctic Claws 235-70/R16 w/ steel rims $500/obo. (603)348-1656.

BERLIN: 2 bedroom, heat, h/w included, HUD accepted, $550/mo. 802-388-6904.

AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.

BERLIN: 2+ bedroom, w/d hook-ups, heat, h/w, storage shed, garage, must see, 752-5034, 387-4066.

BALDWIN Upright piano, oak finish, excellent condition, $700, 723-4682.

BERLIN: 3 bedroom, heat, h/w, stove, refrigerator, w/d $725/mo. 723-2807.

FOUR winter tires, P205/55R/16, w/ rims 16", $600/BO. DODGE Ram 2004, P/U, $12,500/BO, 449-2164.

BERLIN: One bedroom, 2nd. floor, heat, h/w, parking, $130/wk. 752-6459, 752-7693.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858

DISABLED lady needs companion dog. Doctors orders! Prefer small, younger, fixed, shots, Free! (603)348-5317, 24-7.

For Rent 3 bedroom, $795 completely remodeled, no utilities included, 84 Lancaster Road, 466-5933, 915-6216.

GORHAM HOUSE

SERIOUSLY OVERWEIGHT HUSBAND PRESENTS BIG ISSUES FOR WIFE

DEAR ABBY: I am 35 and my husband is 45. When we met, he weighed 375 pounds. He has now hit the 600-pound mark. I have five kids, a full-time job and go to school two nights a week. He talks about losing weight, but it’s easier to talk about than actually do. He was in a car accident that left him with back problems, and on top of that he has bad knees from sports. The future doesn’t look promising. I know that one day he’ll be confined to bed -- I predict in the very near future -- and I will have to drop everything to take care of him. He is already dependent on me and the older kids to take care of him because he’s in pain all the time and can’t physically do anything. He doesn’t have insurance. If I didn’t have a family to take care of, it might not be as big of an issue. This is very depressing. I am thinking of seeing a counselor. He has already told me that he won’t go. Your input would be greatly appreciated. -- WIFE OF A BIG MAN DEAR WIFE: Talk to a counselor right away. Unless you do something now, you will be unemployed and homebound with a sick husband and five dependent children. Who enabled your helpless husband to gain all the weight? His life depends upon him being on a strict, sensible nutrition regimen. Because he has no insurance, a self-help group could be a lifesaver. Overeaters Anonymous may be able to give you some guidance and offer him emotional support. There are chapters nationwide, as near as your phone book, or contact them online at www.oa.org. DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Frank,” and I have been together for four months. I’m 21 and he’s 31. He was married before. This is my first serious relationship.

For Rent

BERLIN: Small 2 bdrm apt., heat & h/w incl. Private entrance, sun porch & shed. Off street parking. $450/mo. FMI Roger (603)915-6908.

CEDAR POND Camp for rent, no pets, 335 Cedar Pond, Milan, 449-2079. 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, one bedroom, unfurnished, enclosed porch, shed, garage, heat, h/w, w/d hookups, no pets, no smoking, $650/mo. w/ security deposit, 449-6776.

GREEN firewood, delivered, 752-7468. HEAT surge fireless flame, fire place, oak finish, excellent condition, $299, 466-5119. LABONVILLE men’s snowmobile bib pants. A-1 condition $65. Men’s large (603)466-2088. MILAN 8 Jack Posts, mint condition $40/ea. obo (603)305-0046. ROCKWELL 4” jointer/ planer w/ stand $70. 10” table saw with stand $60. 752-2982, 482-3374. SNOWBOARDS, Skis, snowshoes, helmets all sizes used. Burton, Forum, Nitro, Boots, Bindings- cheap. (603)356-5885. TWO PR 15 Peavey speakers, 400 watt, $350; 6 string Ovation electric acoustic hard shell case, $500; HP computer complete package, $175, 348-5847.

The Town of Randolph

Is seeking applicants for the part-time position of

Road Agent

This position has many duties, which include winter and summer maintenance of town roads. Must have current CDL class driver’s license. Experience in plowing roads preferred. Experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment desirable. Applicant will be required to pass drug and alcohol testing and background check. Please submit resume to: Office of Selectmen, 130 Durand Road, Randolph, NH 03581 by December 23, 2011. For more info please call John Turner at (603)466-2301.

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Furniture

Help Wanted

AMAZING!

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

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 DISHWASHERS & HOUSEKEEPERS

Now Hiring full or part time. Please apply in person at The Wildcat Inn & Tavern, Jackson, NH 603-383-4245.

MARKET RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS WANTED

National Market Research company seeks individuals to evaluate service at local establishment. Apply free: www.shop.bestmark.com or email recruiting@bestmark.com

White Mountain Cafe now hiring a Barista 25-35 hrs per week experience required Sat. & Sun; holiday season a must. Apply in person Mon.-Fri. 9am-3pm.

Mobile Homes FLORIDA: Monthly park fee $15, 2/bedrooms, 1.5 baths, carport, FYI, 752-3041. 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.

NURSING POSITION All Levels

In anticipation of our partnership with the NH Dept. of Corrections, MHM Services, Inc is actively seeking Nursing Professionals to provide services in the Northern NH Correctional Facility. Nurse Manager, RN and LPN positions available for various shifts. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, 28 Paid Days Off per year, 6 Paid Holidays, 401k, CEU Reimbursement, and more.

Contact Angie for more info: angie@mhmcareers.com or 314-303-3099. www.mhm-services.com

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

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

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. CARPENTRY, handyman, property maintenance, no job too small. Call Dennis Bisson, 723-3393, free estimates.

IPOD FIX IT Fixing Apple Products since 1990, Also Digital Cameras, Cellphone Screens, Game Systems. Call 603-752-9838. LAUNDRY service. Available 7 days wk 7am-7pm Same day service. Pick-up/ drop-off available 603-348-5442.

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

TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

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

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

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package! Please check our website for specific details on each position. Clinical Applications Support Specialist- Full Time. RN, Operating Room- Full Time + Call RN Clinical Coordinator, Wound Care- Full Time. Current License with wound care exp. RN Director, Surgical Services- Full Time. Experienced with Management Skills. Controller- Full Time. Min 5 years full financial reporting. Degree in Accounting, pref. CPA. A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org. Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860. Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121

ZIMMER Snowplowing, driveways, also shoveling, walkways, decks, free estimates, call 723-1252.

Snowmobiles 2005 & 2006 Artic Cat, 660 Turbo w/ trailer, reasonably priced, low mileage, 752-3620.

Wanted PAYING: Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! Roy's towing 603-348-3403. WANTED used skis & snowboards for trade in on new gear. Call Boarder Patrol (603)356-5885.

IT Manager Full Time Position Woodlands Credit Union in Berlin, New Hampshire is seeking a highly qualified individual to become our IT Manager. The successful candidate will be goal oriented, personable, professional and passionate about exemplary member service. Minimum requirements include: 3-5 years network experience with at least 2 years working with MS Active Directory. 4 year College Degree, or equivalent formal training from a certified university or technical school. 2-3 years experience with WAN and LAN. Experience in troubleshooting and repair of Computer hardware and peripheral equipment. Microsoft certifications a plus. Woodlands Credit Union is the industry leader in Northern New Hampshire with a strong commitment to member service. We offer employees a professional working environment, competitive structure and a benefits package that includes an employer matching 401k, paid vacation and more. Applications available at Woodlands Credit Union. Return application or resume to any location or to:

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

Wanted To Buy $250 and up for your unwanted car or truck. Free pick-up, call Rich 978-9079. 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 silver, gold, JesStone Beads, 129 Main Street, Gorham, see us first for best price. LOOKING to buy your used video games especially Gamecube and N64 titles, call 728-7757. PAYING: Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! Roy's towing 603-348-3403.

Berlin Mite game round-up ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SPORTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BERLIN--On November 20, the Berlin Mites hosted the Manchester Flames Mite 2 team. Filling the goaltender duties for the Sabres was Kolin Melanson. The Flames got on the board first with a goal at the 7:18 mark of the first period. The first period saw up and down action with the Sabres putting four shots on net and Berlin’s Melanson seeing five shots. The Flames carried the 1-0 lead into the second period. At 3:56 in the second, Ben Estrella knotted the game at one scoring a breakaway tally. That concluded all the scoring in the second period. The game went into the third period all tied up at 1-1. At 4:28 of the third period, defenseman Estrella took the rebound from a Melanson save and rushed the length of the ice. Estrella was able to beat the Flames goalie to give the Sabres a late third period lead 2-1. Melanson received an assist on the play. The Sabres couldn’t hold off the offensive push by the Flames and with only 45 seconds left in the game the Flames tied it up at 2-2. In the dying seconds of the game, Berlin’s Estrella was able to rush the puck up with his line mates. Estrella picked his corner and just missed the short side opening. Estrella attempted to feed the puck out front to his teammates. Unfortunately time had expired. The Sabres and Flames finished with a 2 -2 tie.

The following weekend on November 27,he Berlin Mites hosted the Lakes Region Mites. Lakes Region struck first against the Sabres at 5:52 of the first period for the 1-0 advantage. The Sabres answered in the second period. Sabers Maria Frenette broke up a play in the defensive zone and Cameron Reardon hunted down the puck and passed it to Ben Estrella. Estrella showed his speed through the neutral zone and was able to skate past the Lakes Region defenders. Estrella made no mistake with the opportunity and buried the puck in the back of the net to tie the game 1-1. Lakes Region answered with a goal late in the second to take the lead back 2-1. With 45 seconds left in the second period, Brayden Riendeau passed the puck in the defensive zone off the boards to Griffin Melanson. Teammate Reardon joined the rush and received a pass from Melanson. Reardon rushed the puck down the outside of the neutral zone. Reardon’s shot found the back of the goal. The game went into the third period all tied up at 2-2. Early in the third period, the Sabres allowed a pair of goals to trail 4-2. The Sabres had several scoring chances, unfortunately they could not score. Berlin goal tender Kolin Melanson had a strong game in net for Berlin facing 16 shots against him.

HANOVER --- Last Sunday the Berlin Squirts traveled to Hanover and got spectacular goal tending from Kurtis Grover, earning a hard fought 1-0 victory. In the first period of action, both teams were very evenly matched. Berlin’s Grover turned away eight shots to Hanovers two. In the second period, Hanover turned up the offensive pressure. Grover faced 16 shots directed at him, to keep him dancing between the pipes. Berlin’s offense had trouble keeping the puck in the offensive end due to the hard work of Hanover’s defense. Berlin managed only one shot on goal for the period. The game remained scoreless after two periods of play. In the third period, Berlin’s Austin

Scarinza scored the game’s lone goal finding the top shelf for a 1-0 lead. Getting the assist on the only goal of the game, was team mates Cameron Delisle and Ella Roberge. Hanover’s Trey Chickering and Weinman had good scoring chances on Grover. However, it was not to be as Grover was simply spectacular stopping everything fired his way. Hanover pulled their goal tender late and even the extra skater proved fruitless for the home team. Grover stood tall and earned the hard fought 1-0 victory. The final numbers had Grover blocking 32 shots. The Sabers managed just six shots on goal. Berlin will be home this weekend facing Casco Bay Saturday at 2 p.m. and on Sunday battle against the Nashua Panthers at 12:45.

Grover tames the wild, 1-0

Girls 12 and Under youth hockey begins BERLIN--The 2012 Berlin Lady Sabres U12 team’s season is underway and continues to improve, as they progress throughout the season. The improvements come in skills across the ice and in their working together. However, the girls got their first taste of victory recently. The Berlin girls played Hanover in both a home and away match up. The away game finished with a 6-0 loss. At the home ice contest, the friendly confines of the Notre Dame Arena helped narrow the gap, with the girls falling

short in a 8-4 loss. Contributing a goal in the first period was Rylie Binette, unassisted. In the second period both Emma Schoenbeck and Jacquelyn Hallisey scored unassisted. Finally in the third period, Rylie Binette scored again, this time assisted by Alyson Blanchette and Amber Roy-Stewart. In their home contest again Twin Valley, the girls came out strong in the first period keeping a 2-1 gap. Emma Schoenbeck scored 8 seconds into the see 12U page 14

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Berlin boys put Bears into hibernation, 61-31 TILTON--The Berlin boy’s basketball team used total team defense and unselfishness play to open the 2011-12 season with a convincing 61-31 victory over the Winnisquam Bears in Tilton Friday. Berlin held a 17-12 lead after one quarter of play. For the Mounties Curtis Arsenault and Jake Drouin scored five points each while teammate Sam Aldrich had three markers. Winnisquam’s Tom Mahoney had five points for the Bears. The Mounties got their fast break in full gear and extended their lead to 38-18 by halftime. For Berlin, Aldrich eight, Drouin seven, and Zach Bacon four points paced the offense. There were three different scorers for Winnisquam. “First and foremost, we shared the basketball well against Winnisquam,” said head coach Don Picard. “I was very pleased at how all of our players were looking to make the extra pass for a better shot. Usually that better shot was an uncontested one. One of our biggest strengths is the ability to get out in transition and finish at the other end. Giannos does a great job of getting the ball up the floor without the dribble. If someone is open, he is going to find them. Curtis had a couple of nice assists in the first half, one coming in transition, getting in the lane, then finding Jake for a wide open 3. The other was drawing 2 defenders and getting the ball to Dustin Heath for an easy layin. Drouin had a beautiful cross lane bounce pass that found Giannos in full stride for another transition basket. Sam was able to get to the basket on the drive and get some easy layins.” The Mounties continued to dominate play in the third quarter. Arsenault eight points led the offense while all eleven players contributed defensively, not allowing the home team to score. At the end of three quarters of play, Berlin led 52-18. In the final quarter of play, the Mounties were out scored by Winnisquam 13-9, to make the final 61-31. Berlin’s Dustin Heath led scoring with three points, while the Bears’ Mike Quagliana six points and Spencer Pevine five points, helped out the offense for the home team.

“Our offense was very unselfish,” said Picard. “If we continue to look for each other like that, it will put defenses in very difficult positions to get stops in transition. Defensively we held Winnisquam to 13 field goals. The high point defensively was getting a shut out in the 3rd quarter. All 11 of our players had a hand in that as each played in the 3rd quarter.” Berlin shot 23-62 from the floor and 3-9 from beyond the arc. The Mounties were 12-18 from the foul line. Arsenault 17 points and team mates Drouin and Aldrich 14 markers led the points brigade. Aldrich was huge on the boards hauling in 15 rebounds. Winnisquam was 13-41 from the floor and just 3-8 from the foul line. Quagliana had eight points for the Bears. Berlin will travel to Interlakes Regional high school on Tuesday, for their second game of the season. BHS 17 21 14 09 61 WRHS 12 06 00 13 31 Berlin (61)- Arsenault 8-117, Drouin 4-4-14, Aldrich 5-414, Bacon 3-0-6, Giannos 2-0-5, Heath 2-0-5, Bellanceau, Frenette, Morrissette, Reed, Berlin’s Sam Aldrich had himself a mon- Lapointe. ster game against the Winnisquam Bears. Winnisquam (31)- Quagliana Aldrich had 15 rebounds and fourteen 4-0-8, Connor 2-2-6, DeRoche points in his teams 61-31 victory. (JEAN 2-1-5, Mahoney 2-1-5, Pevine LEBLANC PHOTO) 1-0-2, Foster 1-0-2, Parker 1-0-2, Plourde 0-1-1.

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period off the face-off and Twin Valley’s Elizabeth Barre netted two during the period. Twin Valley had a strong second period, while Berlin did not add to their tally. In the third period, Berlin held the scoring for Twin Valley to only two goals. Berlin’s Jacquelyn Hallisey netted one for the home team, assisted by Rylie Binette and Emma Schoenbeck. Finally on December 3, it all came together for the girls. The tides turned as these ladies walked away with a 7-4 win against the Nashua Panthers. By the end of the first period, Berlin took a 3-0 lead. Goals were made at 8:23 by Hallisey, assisted by Binette and Rebecca Host. At 4:01, Binette netted the puck, assisted by Molly Sloane and finally, Binette again rang the pipes, this time assisted by Katherine Host and Haley Hamilton. In the second period, the Panthers made the board with 1:46 left in the period. The Lady Sabre’s continued their rally as Binette landed herself a hat trick, assisted by Hamilton and Rebecca Host. There was 3:16 left in the period and Schoenbeck scored assisted by Hallisey and Becca Pouliot. In the third period, the Panther’s rallied back with three goals, putting them at a down bya goal at 5-4. Berlin put the fans at ease picking up a couple of insurance goals securing their first win. The first goal came with 4:04 left, Binette assisted by Jillian Lefebvre and Molly Sloane and the second one was netted by Hallisey with the assist going to both Schoenbeck and Alyson Blanchette.

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Canada Lynx documented in Coos County CONCORD, N.H. – Fish and Game biologists have confirmed the presence of four Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) in northern New Hampshire. The fact that the lynx appeared to be kittens is evidence that the wild cats are breeding in N.H., an expansion of the population across the border in Maine. In November and December 2011, four lynx were seen and photographed in two locations in Pittsburg, N.H., on two different dates. It is unknown whether the four individuals were the same on the two occasions, but it seems likely based on the close proximity of the sightings. “The presence of lynx in New Hampshire demonstrates the effectiveness of the wildlife and habitat work that’s been done in this region over many years. It’s exciting!” said Fish and Game wildlife biologist Will Staats. “We expected the population to expand into the state eventually, and we’ve been seeing signs for a few years that they were at least passing through.” Since 2006, there have been seven cases where lynx tracks have been seen and photographed in New Hampshire’s North Country. In spring of this year, Staats himself witnessed an adult lynx crossing a rural road up north. “Until now, we’ve considered lynx in New Hampshire to represent animals that were wandering from the larger lynx population that is present in Maine as a result of recent declines in snowshoe hare abundance,” said Anthony Tur, biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Lynx are highly reliant on snowshoe hare as a food source. There are an estimated 600 to 1,200 lynx in Maine, concentrated in the northern part of the state. “Lynx are an amazing predator, and they were historically a small

but significant part of the wildlife mix in New Hampshire,” said Steve Weber, Chief of Fish and Game’s wildlife division. In partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Weber stated, “We’re actively monitoring lynx in the state and taking steps to ensure the health and growth of the population.” “Serendipitously, Fish and Game’s Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program recently received funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to initiate formal surveys for lynx,” John Kanter, Nongame Program coordinator, said. “The sightings add a note of excitement to our efforts. The Nongame Program’s recent fundraising appeal centered on the lynx project, and the timing of this discovery will hopefully help to engage more wildlife enthusiasts as supporters and donors to the program.” Lynx are listed as “endangered” in New Hampshire and as “threatened” under the federal Endangered Species Act. They occurred in small numbers in New Hampshire through the 1960s; the last documented lynx in New Hampshire was a road-killed animal found in 1993. At about 3 feet long and 15-30 pounds, Canada lynx are at least twice the size of the average house cat. They have long, strong legs; short tails; prominent ear tufts; and long sideburn-style hair on the sides of their face. Lynx are often recognized by their huge, furry paws, which help them travel over deep snow. Because of lynx’s reliance on snowshoe hare, their preferred habitat is young, regenerating forests that offer excellent hare habitat. New Hampshire is at the southern end of the Canada lynx’s natural range. More information on lynx in the United States may be found at http://library.fws.gov/Pubs/lynx.pdf.

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