The Berlin Daily Sun, Friday, December 16, 2011

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Tri-County CAP launches fund-raiser in effort to serve

BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

COOS COUNTY – With public funding for many of its programs declining, Tri-County Community Action Program is embarking on a major fund-raiser to solicit donations large and small to continue its efforts to serve those in need.

“We’re facing budget cuts across the board like other agencies,” said TCCAP Executive Director Joseph Costello.

In response, Costello and Housing and Economic Development Director Max Makaitis said TCCAP is trying to find ways to become more self-supporting.

Just kicked off this week, the fundraiser seeks donations of both money and volunteer time. As a special touch, TRCAP is giving copies of the hardcover book, “Underbelly: The Palm Beach No One Talks About” by David Geliebter to potential donors. The highly regarded book tells the story

of 21 homeless people in the wealthy community of Palm Beach, Fla. “It’s a powerful book,” said Costello.

“Some of the stories will just break your heart.”

Costello said similar stories could be written about people in the three county region covered by TRCAP. He said TRCAP works to provide aid to the most vulnerable and neediest members of the North Country such as the unemployed, the homeless, senior citizens, low-income families, and victims of sexual and domestic abuse.

Makaitis said Geliebter, whom he knows from his days in the financial world, agreed to donate some books to the fund-raiser. Geliebter will sign copies for donations of $500 or more.

First to respond to the appeal was Bob Chapman of Chapman Scrap Metal. Chapman Tuesday handed TCCAP a check for $2,000.

Makaitis and Costello praised see FUNDRAISER page 10

Bob Chapman of Chapman Scrap Metal made a $2,000 donation to Tri-County Community Action Program for its new fund-raising effort. CEO Joseph Costello (right) and Housing and Economic Development Director Max Makaitis (left) accepted the donation. (BARBARA TETREAULT PHOTO)

Milan man part of color guard for ceremony Liquor store employee gets marking the end of U.S. mission in Iraq

BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

MILAN – As people across the country yesterday watched the closing ceremonies marking the end of U.S. military involvement in Iraq, local people had a particular reason to focus on the color guard. One of the five members of the Joint Services Color Guard was N.H. Air National Guard Senior Airman Ryan Weeks of Milan.

U.S. Ambassador to Iraq James Jaffey, U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and General Lloyd Austin III all spoke during the 45-minute ceremony in Baghdad.

The symbolic ceremony featured the retiring, or casing, of the U.S. Forces flag. The flag is encased or wrapped around a flagpole and brought back to the United States.

“It was a tremendous honor to be involved in such a historical ceremony,” Weeks wrote, in an e-mail from Iraq. “We knew how important this was to the United States and especially to the families of those individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice. We wanted to guarantee the ceremony was flawless,” he said.

Weeks said he responded to a base-wide e-mail for an Air Force individual between 5’11’’ and 6’1’’ tall to serve on the color guard. He said he hesitated to apply at first because he had no prior color guard experience.

But he decided “to go for it” and after a couple of days of

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His father, Don Weeks, said he and his wife Pam, were pretty excited when Ryan was chosen and consider his selection quite an honor for the young man.

While he expected the ceremony would draw international coverage, Don Weeks said he did not know it would be televised.

Nor did he expect to see his son on the front page of just about every major newspaper in the country.

The 22-year old Weeks is a 2007 graduate of Berlin High School. He joined the Sr. Airman Ryan Weeks N.H. Air National Guard 157th Logistics Readiness Squadron about three years ago. As an air transportation journeyman, Weeks oversees the

suspended sentence

BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

LANCASTER -- Local defendants struck plea bargains in Coos Superior Court on Thursday, with each defendant receiving a suspended sentence in exchange for a guilty plea to lesser charges.

Meagan Audette, 23, of Berlin, pleaded guilty to stealing close to $4,000 from the NH State Liquor Store in Gorham while she was employed there earlier this year. As part of the plea agreement a felony theft charged was reduced to a class A misdemeanor charge of theft by unauthorized taking. She was sentenced to 120 days in jail, all suspended for two years on the conditions of good behavior and payment of restitution.

Audette, who County Attorney Robert Mekeel said has no prior criminal record, was caught stealing money from cash sales at the liquor store after auditors noticed an abnormally high bottle loss count in two consecutive quarters. That coupled with a high volume of

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(NY Times) — Hospitals and doctors’ offices, hoping to curb medical error, have invested heavily to put computers, smartphones and other devices into the hands of medical staff for instant access to patient data, drug information and case studies.

But like many cures, this solution has come with an unintended side effect: doctors and nurses can be focused on the screen and not the patient, even during moments of critical care. And they are not always doing work; examples include a neurosurgeon making personal calls during an operation, a nurse checking airfares during surgery and a poll showing that half of technicians running bypass machines had admitted texting during a procedure.

This phenomenon has set off an intensifying discussion at hospitals and medical schools about a problem perhaps best described as “distracted doctoring.” In response, some hospitals have begun limiting the use of devices in critical settings, while schools have started reminding medical students to focus on patients instead of gadgets, even as the students are being given more devices.

“You walk around the hospital, and what you see is not funny,” said Dr. Peter J. Papadakos, an anesthesiologist and director of critical care at the University of Rochester Medical Center in upstate New York.

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“A new father quickly learns that his child invariably comes to the bathroom at precisely the times when he’s in there, as if he needed company. The only way for this father to be certain of bathroom privacy is to shave at the gas station.”

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The Obama administration, many budget experts (but not all) and the chief actuary for the Social Security Administration say the proposal will do no such thing. But some conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats who agree on little else are just as adamant that it will.

Both parties predict the payroll tax cut will be extended

beyond its Dec. 31 expiration, though the question of how to pay for it and some other unrelated issues in the year-end legislation continued to hold it up on Wednesday. Still, the disagreement over the tax cut lingers. It is less over money than philosophy, and reflects a debate as old as the 75-yearold program about Social Security’s fundamental structure.

Ravaged, remade, Iraq is on its own BAGHDAD (NY Times) — At a crowded market in the city center here, the flotsam of the war is for sale. Ripped Fuel workout supplement. Ready-toeat meals, macaroni-and-cheese “Mexican style.”

Pistol holsters. Nothing seems off limits to the merchants out for a quick dinar. The concrete blast walls that shielded the shopping stalls have lately come down. Since then, three explosions have struck the market, killing several people.

After nearly nine years, some 4,500 American fatalities and about $1 trillion, America’s war in Iraq is about to end. Officials marked the finish Thursday with a modest ceremony at the airport days before the last troops traverse the southern

highway to Kuwait, going out as they came in, to conclude the United States’ most ambitious and bloodiest military campaign since Vietnam.

Iraqis will be left with a country that is not exactly at war, and not exactly at peace. It has improved in many ways since the 2007 troop “surge,” but it is still a shattered country marred by violence and political dysfunction, a land defined on sectarian lines whose future, for better or worse, is now in the hands of its people.

“It is the end for the Americans only,” Emad Risn, an Iraqi columnist, wrote in the pages of Assabah al-Jadeed, a government-funded newspaper.

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“I see young, active people, clearly formulating their positions, and this makes me happy,” Putin said in a televised question-andanswer program he holds annually.

“If this is the result of the Putin regime, then great But allowing yourselves to be pulled into some kind of scheme for destabilizing society is impermissible.”

They were his first detailed comments about the nascent protest movement, which culminated last weekend in a huge antiKremlin rally in Moscow that drew tens of thousands of people.

The movement has posed the first major grass-roots challenge to Mr. Putin’s authority since he took power 12 years ago, and his government has not yet offered a clear strategy for dealing with it.

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BY KATHRYN MARCHOCKI THE UNION LEADER

A federal agency’s push for a firstever nationwide ban on using cell phones while driving received a generally cool response from New Hampshire law enforcers and law makers, who said the state already has taken the lead in cracking down on texting and other forms of distracted driving.

“We’re ahead of the curve. We’ve already got rules in place that work for us,” state Rep. Elaine Swinford said Wednesday.

New Hampshire banned texting while driving in 2010 and became the first state in the nation to pass a socalled distracted driving law in 2001.

But the distracted driving law, which punishes drivers who eat, drink, talk on a cell phone or engage in any activity that results in a collision, falls short of the all-out ban on cell phone use behind the wheel that the National Transportation Safety Board unanimously recommended Tuesday.

“If we feel that our distracted driving law isn’t strong enough, we can go back

and amend it. We don’t need a new law,” responded Swinford, a Center Barnstead Republican who chairs the House criminal justice and public safety committee.

While law enforcers anecdotally report the incidence of cell phonerelated collisions is on the rise, several first want to review National Transportation Safety Board statistics when they become available to see the agency’s data supports its recommendation.

“Is it really needed? Let’s look at the statistics,” said Merrimack Police Chief Mark E. Doyle.

Manchester Police Chief David J. Mara agreed, saying he “would just like to see what the numbers are” before taking a position on the NTSB’s recommendation.

Earlier this week, Reuters reported that Richard A. Young of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit found that two studies — a 1997 Canadian survey and 2005 Australian study — might have overestimated the risk of cell phone use.

But even if the data supports a blanket ban, some don’t appreciate the federal nudge to broaden the law, saying such action should be left to the states.

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Our sincere thanks to Debra Bousquet To the editor: This past week saw the official end of a stellar era in the history of the Gorham Randolph Shelburne schools. Mrs. Debra Bousquet, kindergarten teacher extraordinaire tendered her resignation from the district, after a career that spanned well over a decade, and a professional tenure that approached 20 years!

During the years she taught at the Edward Fenn Elementary school, she welcomed and guided close to 600 children into their careers in school. Just in the last few years, her very first

crop of “Ed Fenner’s” graduated high school.

My family was so fortunate to have her teach our child that very important first year. Her boundless knowledge, love, and energy have catapulted literally scores of students toward their own passion and joy of education.

I wish her all the best in her next phase of life. I’ll miss her smile and energetic “Hello!” every time I walk the halls of the EFS. Mrs. Bousquet has left a great legacy and well worn pair of shoes to fill.

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This nation is in a perilous position To the editor: President Barach Hussein Obama wants to give 12,000 illegal aliens amnesty and citizenship. Why? So, they can vote for him, that’s why and more! Illegal aliens who we know nothing about. They could be running guns and drugs and even be plotting to blow up the country and this airhead wants to grant them amnesty and grant them citizenship. His shadiness is never ending. the thing about his shadiness is that it is so out in the open.

When I see a picture of him looking down his nose at us I get the impression he is up to no good, he hates us all, and that he thinks we are fools.

Illegal aliens don’t belong in this country. They could be from Iran and if Mr. Barach Hussein Obama doesn’t realize it, Iran is this countries enemy and has been killing

Americans since 1979 and we have gone on without any retaliation. Maybe, he does realize it and he wants to help them. We have Homeland Security agents who know that Iran has agents that have infiltrated our borders even from Canada as well as Mexico and Obama wants to grant them citizenship. Maybe, he is part of an Iranian plot to attack the United States to take it over so that he can be our tyrannical leader from whenever that event occurs. The way he is abandoning Iraq to be left in a position to be overrun by Iran gives me the impression that he, as Rush Limbaugh says, “Obama is either clueless or an impostor”?

Maybe, I’m wrong but maybe I ain’t. Whatever the case, this nation is in a per see PERILOUS page 5

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One of the fondest memories I have of the Christmas season is singing in the choir of the East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For a number of years following my graduation from high school and, later, from college, I was a paid section leader and occasional soloist there.

Those years remain among the cherished memories of my long life.

Dr. Donald D. Kettring, one of the finest men and musicians I have ever known, was the minister of music there. During the twentyfive years that he served the neo-gothic style church, his reputation as one of the country’s finest choir directors and organists reached far beyond Western Pennsylvania.

His book, “Steps toward a Singing Church,” influenced many a church musician, including this writer, and can still be found on-line.

Don chose and played the music on the night Barrie and I were wed as his wedding gift to us. His thinking about what is and what is not appropriate music for various occasions has been a lifelong influence.

But it is during the holiday season that I most often think of Don and the always thoughtfully chosen music that we sang at East Liberty under his quiet but demanding guidance. For me, the highlight of the season was the early December program called “A Round-the-Table-Carol-Service.” Although called a service, it was held in the church’s great banquet hall, and not all of the music was of a serious nature.

Based on the idea of an Old English Feast, this program was a feast of mostly sacredly oriented music. The hall would be dressed in it Christmas finery, and, at the appropriate moment. the lights would dim and the choir would make its entrance, each of us advancing to our places at the U-shaped tables that provided the centerpiece of the hall, bright red bows adorning the white and black vestments we usually wore. We would then signal the Pages, played by some of the young folk of the church, to come light the candles each of us had at our place. The Pages then turned and announced the entrance of the Masters of the Hall. To the singing and playing of “Masters in this Hall,” the two ministers of the church, each wearing a beautifully appointed red cloak about his shoulders to signify his station, would make their stately way to the two

throne-style chairs that awaited them. The senior minister would then proclaim “Let the feast begin!,” and the choir would break into the singing of an appropriate round.

For the next hour or so, the hall would resound with the sound of singing or the playing of bells and the voices of the Masters of the Hall announcing the next course of song to be served. For each year’s feast had a theme, and each piece of music had been carefully chosen to reflect some aspect of that theme. About three-quarters of the way through the “service” came the fun-filled break.

This was when the choir would engage the audience in the singing of a couple of silly rounds, always including one called “Hark, to the Sound of the Old Wooden Clock,” complete with gestures; and the Pages would bring in the Figgy Pudding to be tasted and pronounced perfect by the Masters of the Hall, who would then invited all to partake of some pudding and punch at the service’s close.

At the end of the silliness came the most serious part of the evening’s program. The music and the words spoken by the Masters of the Hall now centered on what the Christmas season is really all about, and the service always ended with the singing of a round called “God be with you all on this Christmastide.” We would then extinguish our candles, there would be a moment’s pause, and the hall’s lights would be turned on, signaling that the Feast of Song was now over.

One of the best things about the Carol Service was that every group in the church would be involved in some way. It was a yearlong project, with next year’s program being started even as the last notes of the current one were dying away in the great hall. Dr. Kettring would choose the theme of the feast and the music to be sung, some of which he would write himself, and the various organizations in the church would determine how best they could participate.

For a time, when I was directing choirs, I did my own variations of the Round Table Service.

I have never found a better or more appropriate way of celebrating the true spirit of the season.

Northway Bank expands funding of Dave Ramsey program to state high schools BERLIN -- A personal finance curriculum developed by Dave Ramsey is once again being offered free of charge to high schools throughout New Hampshire as part of Northway Bank’s community outreach. This year’s program includes 35 high schools, double the number of schools that received the curriculum last year.

The curriculum, Foundations in Personal Finance, is targeted at teens and helps satisfy state requirements that high school students be exposed to the basics of financial literacy.

“We welcome Northway’s continued support of education and encourage high schools to take advantage of the bank’s generosity in making this curriculum available,” says Virginia Barry, New Hampshire’s commissioner of education.

“If we can help students develop good financial habits in their formative years, it will benefit them the rest of their lives.”

After a successful year last year, Northway Bank increased the number of schools for which they would underwrite the cost of the program and the response from participating schools has been tremendous. Jon Judge, an economics teacher at Kennett High School in North Conway said, “We began utilizing the Foundations in Personal Finance course last year as part of our economics curriculum. The results have been quite encouraging. Scores on our students’ exit examinations have increased 22% in the category of financial literacy.”

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Childhood class 20-year celebration BERLIN -- Androscoggin Valley Hospital is celebrating the twentieth anniversary of Baby Talk Childbirth Classes presented by Anne Laroche, RN. Anne has been committed to this program and has been a great part of its success. After receiving certification in childbirth education, Anne assisted with planning the course and has continued to update the program to keep up with the many changes surrounding childbirth and caring for a newborn. Through the years, Anne also became certified as a lactation counselor.

Anne is a registered nurse and is a valuable member of the AVH Valley Birthplace Team. Anne, who has been employed at Androscoggin Valley Hospital for 35 years, receives numerous calls from mothers who value her expert advice on managing issues once they are home following childbirth.

The first Baby Talk Childbirth Class was held at AVH in November, 1991.

Anne has touched many mothers and families over the past twenty years.

She is now in a position to provide classes for children of mothers who participated in the program years ago.

The Baby Talk Childbirth Class consists of six classes held weekly with the option to participate in a class on Infant CPR. Classes cover such topics as self care during pregnancy, breathing techniques, stages of labor and comfort measures, the coach’s role, delivery, what to expect after delivery, care of the newborn, breast feeding and bottle feeding.

The Baby Talk Childbirth Class has been funded by the AVH Foundation since its inception. This makes it possible for all expecting mothers to participate and prepares them for the childbirth experience and for care of their new baby.

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sonal finance, the smarter they’ll be with their money,” says Bill Woodward, president and CEO of Northway Bank. “As a local community bank, our responsibility is to help build strong, healthy communities.

Promoting widespread financial education is central to making that happen.”

High school’s interested in learning more about the Foundations in Personal Finance curriculum should contact Rich Sidor of Northway Bank at 800-442-6666 ext.

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illegal aliens down because many of them are here to do us harm. We need to put them out of business, not make them citizens, and impeach Mr. Barach Hussein Obama, before it is too late.

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sonality, personal finance guru Dave Ramsey has become wildly popular espousing a sensible approach to money management. The Foundations in Personal Finance curriculum adapts Ramsey’s principles to high school students. It consists of video lessons, student workbooks, and teacher guides covering the ABC’s of personal finance, including budgeting, investing, credit, insurance – even career planning.

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Earlier this month the bureau sought applications from current employees for 22 positions, mostly department heads, plus five correctional officers.

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced the bureau is accepting applications from people who are not currently employed by the bureau.

The positions available include unit secretary, cook supervisor, correctional case manager, electrical foreman, gardener supervisor, maintenance worker foreman, materials handler supervisor, physician assistant, plumbing worker supervisor, registered nurses, and some correctional officers.

“We need to bring jobs back to the North Country and Berlin Federal Prison is an important part of that effort,” Shaheen said.

When fully staffed, the bureau will employ 329 people at the Berlin facility, with 201 of those jobs being new hires open to local people. More than half the positions will be correctional officers.

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To apply for the federal positions an online application must be completed on usajobs.gov. All applicants must meet the physical requirements of the jobs for which they apply. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Northern New Hampshire Talent Team is currently offering free application workshops to help applicants with the process of applying for a federal job. The Talent Team will also hold information sessions about the different jobs available at the prison in Plymouth and Concord, as well as Bethel, Maine and Lyndonville, Vermont.

For more information about the information sessions, or the application workshops, please contact Tamara Allen, White Mountain Community College, at 603-752-1113 x3062 or taallen@ccsnh.edu. For more information about specific jobs, please contact Diana Nelson, New Hampshire Employment Security, at diana.s.nelson@nhes. nh.gov.

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1/2 boy 1/2 man – 1/2 girl 1/2 woman The average age of the military man is 19 years. He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who, under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind the ears, not old enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country. He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own car than wash his father’s, but he has never collected unemployment either.

He’s a recent high school graduate; he was probably an average student, pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away. He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and a 155mm howitzer.

He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk. He sometimes has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark. He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must.

Berlin City’s Chevrolet, Buick and GMC recently celebrated Chevrolets 100th birthday on November 26, with a huge bon-fire, cookout and lots of games and prizes! Winners walked away with gift certificates to Dunkin-Donuts, Walmart, free oil changes, complete reconditioning of vehicles, $500 towards service work, $500 towards body work from our body shop, $300 worth of Chevy parts and the biggest give-a-way went to Deb Martineau of Berlin who won $500 worth of heating oil.

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He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional.

He can march until he is told to stop, or stop until he is told to march.

He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity. He is self-sufficient.

He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry.

He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes, and fix his own hurts.

If you’re thirsty, he’ll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food. He’ll even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low..

He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands.

He can save your life - or take it, because that is his job.

He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay, and still find ironic humor in it all.

He has seen more suffering and death than he should have in his short lifetime.

He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and is unashamed..

He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to ‘square-away ‘ those around him who haven’t bothered to stand, remove their hat, or even stop talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out, far from home, he defends their right to be disrespectful.

Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, he is paying the price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy. He is the American Fighting Man that has kept this country free for over 200 years.

He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding.

Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration with his blood.

And now we even have women over there in danger, doing their part in this tradition of going to War when our nation calls us to do so.

As you go to bed tonight, remember this sight....

A short lull, a little shade and a picture of loved ones in their helmets.

Prayer For Our Troops Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.. Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.’

When you read this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our ground troops in Afghanistan , sailors on ships, and airmen in the air, and for those in Iraq , Afghanistan and all foreign countries.

Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Coastguardsman, Marine, or Airman, prayer is the very best one.

To All Men and Women of the US Armed Services Thank You For Our Freedom And God Bless You

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LEGAL PROBATE NOTICE THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 1st. Circuit – Probate Division – Lancaster 11/01/2011 thru 11/30/2011 APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES Notice is hereby given that the following fiduciaries have been duly appointed by the Judge of Probate for Coos County. All persons having claims against these decedents are requested to exhibit them for adjustment and all indebted to make payment.

Bacon, Marcia B., late of Milan, NH. Zanita M. Morin, 46 Cogswell Road, Milan, NH 03588. #314-2011-ET-00252 Boucher, Patricia Jean, late of Berlin, NH. Linda Palmer, 738 West Milan Road, Milan NH 03588 #314-2010-ET-277.

Long, Roger D., late of Berlin, NH. Richard D. Lafleur, 27 Cinnamon Springs, South Windsor, CT 06074. Andrew K. Brown, Resident Agent, Cooper Cargill Chant, 110 Pleasant Street, Berlin, NH 03570. #314-2011ET-00265 Pageau, Herman Medric, late of Berlin, NH. Christine Pageau, 112 Rheims Street, Berlin NH 03570. #314-2011-ET-00250.

Pellerin, Olive Theresa, late of Berlin, NH. Suzanne P. Beloin, 132 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester, NH 03867. #314-2011-ET-00235 Dated: 12/05/2011

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Weeks said military service is embedded in his roots. His father, now a technical support specialist at White Mountains Community College, is a retired Navy veteran who served several tours in Vietnam. One of his brothers is a former Marine who served in Fallujah, Iraq at the height of the war in 2006. His grandfather is also a veteran.

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BERLIN -- Kimberly Jill Stuart passed away on December 5,2011 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born December 16, 1960, to Helen (Rancourt) Bronn and Samuel Bronn. She was born and raised in Vassalboro, Maine, and attended the local schools there. She moved to Berlin in 1996 from Fairfield, Maine, with her husband and two children. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

She always put a smile on your face. She was kind and had a great sense of humor and was a strong willed woman. She is survived by her husband, Gabriel Stuart of Gorham; her daughter, Autumn Osta and her fiancee Matthew Santagata of Berlin; her son, Samuel Meyerhofer of Gorham; her step-son, Jonathan Stuart of Gorham; her foster daughter, Christine Roy of Berlin; her grandchildren, Ricky Osta of Berlin,

Bryant Meyerhofer of Hawaii, and Whitney Meyerhofer of Lancaster; her mother, Helen Bronn of Vassalboro, Maine; her brother, Keith Bronn of Vassalboro, Maine, and many other special friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Bronn. Kim will be forever loved and missed by all who knew and loved her. She has made an impact on the hearts of many.

A memorial service Kimberly Jill Stuart will be held Friday, December 16, at 4 p.m. at Harvest Christian Fellowship Church, 219 Willow Street, Berlin.

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“Bob Chapman’s donation is exceptionally generous,” said Makaitis.

While large donations are welcome, Makaitis said any size will be appreciated.

“Because some of TCCAP’s most needy programs have been cut in half this year we need every donation and amount that the community is willing to contribute,” he said.

The private nonprofit organization provides assistance to more than 44,000 residents of the state’s three northern counties. It employs about 350 people and has an annual budget of $24.6 million from federal, state, and local governments as well as private sources.

Its programs include alcohol and drug services, children’s programming, economic development, elderly programs, transit, volunteer programs, and energy and housing. Under its umbrella are the Fuel Assistance, Weatherization, food pantries, Head Start, Service Link, Senior Meals and Meals on Wheels, Family Mediation, Alzheimer’s Health Services, and the Northern Forest Heritage Park to name a few of the over 60 programs it operates.

People can send donations to TCCAP, Inc., Fund-raising for the Needy, 30 Exchange Street, Berlin, 03570, or donate via the Internet at www.tccap.org. Donations are tax deductible.

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According to the offer of proof given by Mekeel in front of Judge Peter Bornstein, Audette admitted the theft to Liquor Investigator Cam Brown when she was questioned. At that time she cited depression, drug dependence and a bad relationship as her reasons for stealing.

As part of the plea agreement Audette is not allowed to enter any NH State Liquor Store in Coos County.

A Gorham man who accidentally shot himself while showing his gun to guests at a party also pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Thursday. David Gray, 23, of Gorham, was sentenced to six months in jail, suspended for one year on the condition of good behavior, and one year of probation after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct.

He was ordered to complete an accredited gun safety course and barred from owning a firearm until such a course had been successfully completed.

Gray was seated on a sofa in a home on Androscoggin Street on April 9, 2011, when the gun went off. A woman was seated next to him on the sofa at the time. Gray was shot in the abdomen when the Glock pistol discharged and is still recovering from his injury, he told the court. He was initially charged with felony reckless conduct, but both his defense attorney, Evan Nappen and Assistant County Attorney John McCormick told the court that the charge was amended due to known issues with that 9mm handgun, which included the lack of an external safety and “hair trigger.”

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You never stop improving. Your commitment to making life for you and yours better and better will be the driving force behind your choices for the next three days.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Rules and contracts may be restrictive, but those restrictions may not be enforced. People deal with other people -- not with paper. Agreements come together outside of the norm.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

People around you may use sarcasm so they don’t have to show their true emotions. Your compassion will help you see beyond what’s being said and understand the deeper emotional implications.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You won’t be met with rejection, but your ideas may be confronted with indifference. That’s almost worse than a strong “no” if you let it hang you up in limbo land. Move forward with velocity.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 16).

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your ability to help others will depend on seeing how they really need help and -perhaps more importantly -- how they don’t. Some kinds of help will make things worse.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are times when you think that being shy isn’t acceptable. You will feel compelled to reach out and risk rejection, partly because you see potential benefit and partly because it’s the right thing to do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Becoming a superstar depends on completing several actions in the direction of your dreams -- not just one or two. Go over the top wherever possible. Use your imagination.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If someone is pulling you down, say goodbye for a while. The break could be the best thing that ever happened to you or the other person. It’s nice to know where you stand as an individual, outside of the context of a group.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have a way of making things work out for the more neurotic people in your crowd.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are highly influential now, so use your powers for good. You can convince someone to do what’s right even though it might also be the more difficult choice available.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have no desire to do what everyone else is doing. In fact, there is so much activity going on around you that you may feel the need to sequester yourself to get some peace and quiet.

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Dateline NBC Å

News

Jay Leno

National

Stroumboulopoulos

Simpsons News 13 on FOX (N)

CBC 7 CBMT Movie: ››› “The Polar Express” (2004) Å CBC 9 CKSH “Encore 17 ans” (SC)

Une Heure sur terre (N) TJ

PBS 10 WCBB Wash.

Need

Maine

PBS 11 WENH Antiques

Antiques

Great Performances The Little Mermaid

CBS 13 WGME A Gifted Man Å

CSI: NY Å

IND 14 WTBS Payne

Payne

Payne

Payne

Sport

Letterman

The Office The Office

Kiwis/hommes

Great Performances The Little Mermaid Independ.

Blue Bloods Å

News

Worse

“Anchorman”

Worse

Letterman

Monk (In Stereo) Å

Law Order: CI

Paid Prog. Cops Å

EWTN

1

Life on the Rock

Catholic

John of the Cross

Reflect

CNN

24

Anderson Cooper 360

Piers Morgan Tonight

Anderson Cooper 360

Erin Burnett OutFront

Saturday, December 17 North Country Christian Men’s Fellowship: gathering, Village Deli (at the corner of Rt 16 and Milan Hill Road) in Milan, 7 a.m. with a buffet breakfast being served at 7:30 a.m. Cost $9. Tom Meserio will be our speaker. All men are invited and encouraged to attend, with great food, (spiritual and physical), and an opportunity to fellowship with and enjoy the company of other men. Questions can be directed to Reggie Coulombe or Steve Enman.

“Children’s Choir: 2 p.m., Coos County Nursing Home, Berlin. No charge.

LIFE

30

Unsolved Mysteries

Amer. Most Wanted

Amer. Most Wanted

Starving Secrets

ESPN

31

College Football NCAA Division I, First Semifinal: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

SportsCenter (N) Å

ESPN2

32

College Football

NFL Live (N) Å

CSNE

33

Tailgate

NESN

34

Bobby Orr

OXY

39

Movie: ›› “Enough” (2002, Suspense) Jennifer Lopez. Å

Movie: ›› “Enough” (2002) Å

TVLND

42

Home Imp. Home Imp. Raymond

Raymond

King

King

NICK

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Sponge.

George

Friends

Friends

TOON

44

Star Wars Thundr.

King of Hill King of Hill Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Fam. Guy

FAM

45

“Beauty & Beast”

Movie: ›››‡ “Up” (2009) Voices of Ed Asner.

DISN

46

Movie: ›› “The Game Plan” (2007) Å

USA

48

NCIS “Probie” Å

Movie: ››› “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell. Å

TNT

49

Christmas 2011

Movie: ›› “Fred Claus” (2007) Vince Vaughn. Å

GAC

50

Top 20 Country Countdown (N)

SYFY

51

WWE Friday Night SmackDown! (N) Å

TLC

53

Say Yes

Say Yes

Say Yes

Say Yes

Brides

Brides

Say Yes

HIST

54

Pawn

Pawn

Real Deal

Real Deal

Invention

Invention

IRT Deadliest Roads

DISC

55

Gold Rush Å

Gold Rush (N) Å

Flying Wild Alaska (N)

Gold Rush Å

Sunday, December 18 Children’s Choir: 4 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, Norway St., Berlin. No charge.

Candle Light Service: 7 p.m., West Milan United Methodist Church.

HGTV

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Hunters

Hunters

Hunters

Hunters

A-P

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Fatal Attractions

Fatal Attractions (N)

Infested! Å

Fatal Attractions

TRAV

59

Ghost Adventures

Ghost Adventures (N)

The Dead Files Å

Ghost Adventures

NGC

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To Catch a Smuggler

Locked Up Abroad

Drugs, Inc. Heroin.

To Catch a Smuggler

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Movie: ›› “Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace” (1999) Liam Neeson.

MTV

63

Movie: ››› “Scary Movie” (2000) (In Stereo)

“Bam Margera: Where the ... Is Santa?”

VH1

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Tough Love: Miami

Celeb Rehab

Celeb Rehab

Wednesday, December 21 Berlin Water Works Commission: meeting 12 noon, 55 Willow St. Berlin. Public welcome. Handicap accessible.

COM

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Tosh.0

Tosh.0

A&E

68

Movie: “Stephen King’s Bag of Bones” (2011, Suspense) Pierce Brosnan, Melissa George. Å

E!

71

Sex-City

AMC

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Movie: ›››‡ “The Aviator” (2004) Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett. Premiere. Å

TCM

105 Movie: ››› “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) Å

Thursday, December 22 Foot Clinic: City of Berlin Health Dept-City Hall 168 Main Street, 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-3:30.

By appointment only. Call 7521272.

IND 16 WPME Monk (In Stereo) Å

Inside

News

TINAAT

Tosh.0 Sex-City

Hunters

Football

Outdoors

Raymond

Daily

The X-Files Å

ENC

248 “Law Abiding Citizen”

The Soup

Austin

Hunters

Christmas GAC Late Shift Haven “Silent Night” Say Yes

Hunters

DEA Metal Evolution Å

Dane Cook Vicious Circle Å Fashion

Chelsea

E! News

Movie: ›› “Christmas in Connecticut” (1945) Geek Beat Live

Kipkay TV

Life, Times Movie: ››‡ “The Adjustment Bureau” (2011)

The Take Å

Fam. Guy

The 700 Club (N) Å CSI: Crime Scene

Sanctuary (N) Å

Daniel Tosh: Serious

Kourtney and Kim

231 Movie: ›› “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: MERGE TONIC WALLOP GENDER Answer: The flood at the doctor’s office created this — A “WADING” ROOM

SportsNet

Daily

Videos

TMC

Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

SportsNet Patriots

Good Luck Good Luck Austin

221 Movie: “3 Backyards” (2010)

Ans: A Yesterday’s

Hunters

Women of

Sports

’70s Show ’70s Show George

201 24/7 Flyers

Find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/jumble

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Kung Fu

Raymond

SHOW

by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

©2011 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Stories

HBO

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

TELSY

NFL Kickoff (N) Å Quick

King of the Cage

YOUTO 110 Diggnation Koldcast

Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

YTDRA

Patriots

Rosary

Movie: ››‡ “The Switch” (2010)

Life, Times

Movie: ›› “Faster”

Movie: ››‡ “Super” (2010) Å

Direct Co

Movie: › “Fair Game” (1995) Å

Knock Off

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

––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Friday Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee $15.

AA Meeting: Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Discussion Meeting, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Weekly “Luck of the Draw” Cribbage Tournament. Gorham American Legion, 6 Androscoggin St., Gorham, $5pp: registration 5:15 to 5:45; play starts 6 p.m. Call Legion for more info 4662433.

Bingo: St. Anne Hall, 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Theatre North.

Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon.

Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Berlin Area Head Start Accepting Applications: For children between the ages of 3-5 years old. This is an income eligible program. Call 7525464 to schedule an appointment to enroll your child.

Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Story Time is 1:30 p.m. every Friday View On-line Catalog at https:// gorham.biblionix.com/ FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com.

Men’s Breakfast Meeting, Congregational/ UCC in Gorham on Main Street. Meeting held the second Friday of each month at 7 a.m.

Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Foot Care Clinics: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital Home Health and Hospice Department. For an appointment, call 326-5870.

Serenity Steps Peer Support Center: 567 Main St. Berlin, Providing peer support services to local area residents challenged by emotional or mental difficulties. Open Monday through Wednesday 11-4; Thursday and Friday 11-7 p.m. FMI 7528111.

Salvation Army: Music Arts — drama/singing company/sacred dance/timbrels (for all ages), 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dinner — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jr. Soldiers/ Jr. Soldiers Prep/Corps Cadets — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Youth Horizons: (ages 13 and up), 7 to 9 p.m., 15 Cole St., Berlin. (FMI 752-1644) Coos County Adult Learner Services: Offers free, confidential, one-to-one instruction in basic reading, writing, math, English for speakers of other languages and preparation for high school equivalency exam (GED). Available Monday through Friday at 166 Main St., Berlin. To schedule an appointment, call 752-1927 or 1-800-268-5437.

Berlin and Coos County Historic Society Moffett House Museum: Open five days, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Can also be opened by appointment. Call 752-4590. Available are historical documents, school yearbooks, Berlin/ Gorham directories, annual city reports, city and county reports, Brown Bulletins, old books, artifacts and more. Also accepting artifacts.

Saturday NC Big Book Step Study: AA meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tea Birds Restaurant conference room, 151 Main St., Berlin.

Shelburne Library Schedule: Thursday - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Dummer Library Story Hour: First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. (FMI 449-0995; E-mail: dpl@ ncia.net) Salvation Army Bible Study: 10 a.m., 15 Cole St., Berlin.

Genealogy Library: First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gorham Hill Road, Randolph.

Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday AA Meeting: Big Book. Discussion Meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m,. AVH. Compline: Every Sunday, 8 p.m. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, a short evening prayer service, sung every Sunday, 2 High Street, Berlin. FMI 7523504.

Page 14 — THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Friday, December 16, 2011

by Abigail Van Buren

GENERATION GAP CAN CAUSE A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE

DEAR ABBY: My fiancee said, “Shut UP!” during a recent conversation with my mom, using the phrase in the same way people say, “No way!” or, “Get outta here!” to express friendly disbelief.

Mom didn’t say anything and gave me no reason to believe she was offended; however, I find talk like that better suited to friends and siblings -- not parents or future in-laws.

As soon as we were alone I asked my fiancee to please not use that expression with my parents. She said she’d try, but warned me that it might be hard to stop herself. A frequent reader of your column, she also said you probably would have told me to let it go. I suggested we find out. Should I have said nothing? -- POSSIBLE PRUDE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE DEAR POSSIBLE PRUDE: Your fiancee is mistaken. I would never advise someone to ignore something that could be offensive. You were right to speak up. For people in your parents’ generation, “shut up” has a different connotation than with younger people and could be considered offensive.

I hope your intended will take your suggestion to heart.

However, in case she should slip, explain to your folks that the phrase is used commonly and isn’t meant as an insult -- as jarring to them as it may be to hear.

DEAR ABBY: I have had the same group of friends for 20 years. They are an affluent group -- doctors, lawyers, etc. -and very social. My best friend got wind of the fact that I had gone out with an African-American man. She confronted me, told me we could no longer be friends and then kicked me out of her house. If I call her, she hangs up on me.

We had a loving, longtime friendship. It has been five months now and NO ONE has called. I am sad and shocked. I

always thought of her as my best friend, and my other friends who were also dear to me are shunning me as well. What should I do? -- OUTCAST IN THE SOUTH DEAR OUTCAST: I know this has been painful, but you need to recognize that in spite of their educational and financial advantages, your friends’ thinking hasn’t changed despite nearly 50 years of improving race relations. You grew; they didn’t. For your own sake, you must accept that you and these people are on different paths and will never agree on this. Look elsewhere for companions who think more like you do. Believe me, there are many out there.

DEAR ABBY: With the holidays here and family gathering to celebrate, some will be overnight guests. Although we have had pets here in the past, my wife and I are older now.

Our home has been remodeled and we no longer have pets because we don’t have time to properly maintain an animal.

We also travel frequently and don’t want to leave a pet in a kennel.

My point is, if people are guests during one of these gatherings, please check first to see if pets are welcome. I know some relatives may feel their pet is one of the family, but they need to consider it may be a burden for the homeowner.

Thanks for getting my message out, Abby. -- “THE OLD GUY” IN WISCONSIN DEAR “OLD GUY”: Excuse me? What if the family members your message is intended for happen to miss reading my column? Because you want to ensure the message is received, the most effective method to do that would be to speak up and make your wishes known in advance -- especially in a case like this one.

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

For Rent

BEAUTIFUL: One bedroom, nice neighborhood, big back yard, frig, stove, heat, h/w, w/d hook-up, parking, no pets, sec. deposit, references, $525/mo.

723-3856.

BERLIN: Two bedroom, second floor, heat, h/w, off street parking, clean, WD hook-up, $650/mo. no pets, 723-3856.

BERLIN 1st floor 2 bdrm & 3rd floor 2 bdrm heated. Call 978-609-4010.

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

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

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

BERLIN: One bedroom, first floor, frig, stove, heat, h/w, off street parking, no pets, sec. deposit, references, $525, 723-3856.

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.

GORHAM downtown 2 bdrm house. Walk to schools, stores, restaurants. $825/mo. plus utilities. (603)915-6349.

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

GORHAM- 1 bedroom apt, new carpet, large closet, big yard, off street parking, utilities not included. $535/mo (603)986-5800.

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

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).

BERLIN: Three bedroom, heat, h/w, washer/dryer hook-up, off street parking, porch, $800/mo., no pets, 723-3856.

GORHAM: 2 bedroom, heat, h/w, newly renovated, off street parking, snow removal, 723-6310.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #20 Milan School District

NOTICE OF VACANCY The Milan Village School is accepting applications for a part time position.

Part Time Preschool Assistant Instructor The position is for 4 hours a week January-June Interested candidates should complete an application or send in a resume by Friday December 23, 2011.

School Administrative Unit #20 Paul Bousquet, Superintendent 123 Main Street Gorham, NH 03581 Phone # (603) 466-3632

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858

SAU #20 is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Antiques

DACHSHUNDS puppies 8 weeks old, health and temperament guaranteed. All shots $450.

(603)539-1603.

ANTIQUES, glass, furniture, & collectibles of all kinds wanted

by Bob Gauthier, 449-2542. Specializing in Estate and Business liquidation. Bonded.

DISABLED gentleman needs companion dog. Doctors orders! Prefer small, shots. Free.

Walking.

Fenced yard.

(603)348-5317.

FOR sale: $350 Yorkie/ Shih-Tzu male. 6mo old, very sweet, not enough time to care for him. To a good home only.

(603)752-1754.

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373 PARAKEETS, $15/each, $25/both, FMI 752-3452.

PUPPIES small mixed breed.

See website for more details: www.mainelypuppies.com (207)539-1520.

TWO Himalayan kittens, ready in Feb. Shelty pups to come, call on price 636-1349.

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.

Autos 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.

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.

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

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

For Rent 1ST floor, 2 bedroom with garage attached. 107 Madigan St. $650 includes heat (603)752-7491.

For Rent 2ND floor, 2 bedroom $550/month includes heat. 107 Madigan St. (603)752-7491.

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

Owners have separate living quarters.

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

BERLIN 6 room house, not heated. No pets/ no smoking.

Security deposit, references (603)752-3004.

Network Specialist Full Time Position Woodlands Credit Union in Berlin, New Hampshire is seeking a highly qualified individual to become our Network Systems Specialist. 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. Associate Degree, or equivalent formal training from a certified university or technical school. 2-3 years experience with WAN, LAN and voice communication systems. 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

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Friday, December 16, 2011— Page 15

Gorham American Legion Post 82

Uncle Tiger Christmas

Go Green this Christmas, Gift Buy Consignment! certificates available Every day savings of 20-50% off Designer labels.

Gospel & Elvis Tribute Saturday, Dec. 17 8-11 p.m.

For Rent

For Rent

For Sale

GORHAM: Construction workers, more comfortable then motel, 3 bedroom furnished, 2nd. floor, parking, snow removal, no pets, no smokers, security, short term lease, 3 renters, $500/mo. each. 752-7096.

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.

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

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.

DEADLINE for classifieds is noon 2 days prior to publication

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

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

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

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.

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.

MOVING Sale: Black leather loveseat, $25; Tan/Brown electric recliner, lifts to standing, $150/BO; set of twin beds frames & mattress, $50/BO. 348-1371.

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.

WASHER & dryer, Maytag Per forma, aprox. 6 years old, good working condition, $150/each, 466-5179.

Open Daily 10am-5pm 603-733-5144 • www.ItsMyGirlfriends.com 2757 White Mountain Hwy/2nd Floor/No Conway

Furniture

Services

Services

AMAZING!

HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist.

Madison michaelhathaway.com (603)367-8851.

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

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

Mobile Homes TWO homes to choose from in central North Conway park.

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

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

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

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

FROSTY Forest Ice & Snow Management. Two young gentlemen will shovel your stairs, walkways, decks, roof, drives & provide some handyman services for $30/hour. Call (603)348-3139.

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

Wanted

HANDYMAN: Snowplowing, property maintenance, carpentry, painting etc., best rates around, call Rick 915-0755.

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

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Berlin boys' hockey opens with 4-3 win over Brady

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BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

CONCORD--The Berlin boys’ hockey team scored two power play goals with less than five minutes to play and went on to defeat Bishop Brady 4-3 in the opening Division I boys’ hockey game for both teams in Concord Wednesday.

Berlin’s Zach Blanchette pilfered an errant Green Giant pass in their defensive zone and broke in all alone on Brady goal tender Nate KimballBarr. Blanchette scored the goal, picking the top corner for a 1-0 lead.

Brady tied things up at the 6:11 minute mark of the first period on an Evan Tyros power play goal from line mate Andrew Hadley. The Mounties were in the box for hooking.

“We skated two lines all night,” said head coach Mike Poulin. “Defensively, we tried to limit their chances, by keeping them on the outside. Jeff O’Neil and Trevor Leborgne logged a ton of ice time for us, doing a very good job.”

Twenty-one seconds into the third period, Brady went a head on a goal

by Ali Bonenfint and assisted by Austin Timpone.

Berlin tied things up at 5:21 on an unassisted tally from Trevor Leborgne. Leborgne skated down the side and just over the blue line a Brady defender as a screen. Leborgne’s goal tied the game 2-2.

At 9:23, Brady scored their second power play goal of the game. This time it was Nate Philbrick with the lamp lighter. Teammates Bonenfint and Timpone got the assists for the 3-2 Green Giant lead.

The Mounties caught a break and

went on a power play of their own for a Brady infraction of boarding.

Sophomore Connor Jewett scored the tying goal at 11:39, with set-up markers going to line mates Ethan Dorval and Jeremy Rivard.

Just five seconds after the Berlin boys had deadlocked the game at 3-3, Brady was whistled for a tripping penalty. The Berlin coaching staff utilized their time out to rest their top line. The move proved to be huge because at 12:57, Dorval fired home the eventual game winner.

Rivard and Jewett got the assists and the Mounties had the lead 4-3.

Brady played right into the hands of Berlin, calling time out to organize a finall attack on the visiting Mountaineers. However, this allowed Berlin to rest up for one final defend on their part. Berlin held the Green Giants off the score board, and earned a victory on opening night.

“Brady is a young team, with a lot of talent,” said Poulin. “We played well as a team. Our second line did a good job of neutralizing their line.

This was a good win and a nice way to start our season.”

For the game, Berlin goal tender Steve Martin had 30 saves in the winning effort. Brady’s KimballBarr stopped 21 Berlin shots.

The Mountaineers will travel to Concord on Saturday, before their holiday break.

BHS 1 0 3-4 BBHS 1 0 2-3 Scoring: BBHS- Tyros, Bonenfint, Philbrick, BHS- Leborgne, Dorval, Jewett, Blanchette. Saves: BBHSKimball-Barr 21, BHS Martin 30.

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Lisbon outguns Gorham boys, 75-68

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

LISBON--Panther sharp shooter Chad Knighton scored 30 points, leading his team to an exciting 75-68 victory over the Gorham Huskies, in Lisbon Friday.

The Panthers came out red hot with full court pressure and jumped out to a solid 22-11 lead.

Knighton had nine points in the quarter, meshing three hoops and a foul shot. Two of the hoops came from beyond the three point arc.

Gorham got two hoops from Jake St. Hilare.

The Huskies began their steady climb back into the game by out pointing the home team 23-15 to reduce their deficit to 37-34 at the intermission. Junior Hunter Lambertson had six buckets on the receiving end of the Gorham fast break. Lisbon’s Andrew Knighton scored five points in the quarter.

Gorham surged again in the third quarter, taking the lead by periods end to the tune of a 48-46 score.

Sam Jensen meshed five markers for the visitors, while the younger Knighton, Chad, had two hoops for Lisbon.

The fourth quarter took close to an hour to play. Lisbon out pointed the locals 29-20 in the final chapter to win by the final score of 75-58.

The Huskis were without the services of Lambertson, because of

foul trouble. The Panthers went to the foul line 31 times and Gorham 17 times in the fourth quarter. That was the difference for the game.

Knighton had 15 points in the final quarter for Lisbon. Jensen netted eight points for Gorham in the fourth canto.

For the game, Lisbon connected on 25 shots from the floor. Six of those shots came from beyond the three point arc. The Panthers were 18-37 and led by Chad Knighton’s 30 markers. Andrew Knighton 16, Derek Roberts 11, and Mike Heath 10 points, all reaching double digits.

The Huskies had 24 shots from the floor. That included four three pointers. Gorham shot 50 percent from the foul line. Jensen 18, Lambertson 17 points, and St Hilare 16 markers.

Gorham will open the home schedule on Monday when the Panthers of Pittsburg make a stop in to the Huskie den.

GHS 11 23 14 20 68 LHS 22 15 09 29 75 Gorham (68)-Boisselle, Murphy, Lambertson 8-1-17, Gauthier 2-1-5, Jensen 5-6-18, St Hilare 6-2-16, Defosses 0-1-11, Turgeon 3- 5-11, Bisson.

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Winnisquam defeats Mountaineers, 49-32

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN--The Winnisquam varsity girl’s basketball team had three players in double digits in scoring, and went on to defeat the Mountaineers 49-32 in Berlin Friday night.

The Bears’ scoring by quarters was 13, 10, 13, and 13, never allowing Berlin to make a come back.

Winnisquam’s Hannah Willcott scored seven of her teams’ points in the first quarter, to put the Bears on top 13-3. Monique Demers had a bucket for Berlin.

In the second quarter, Berlin out pointed their guests thirteen to ten to make it 23-16 at half time.

Hannah Bunnell and Liz Thagourus scored five points each for Berlin. Winnisquam’s Angie Roy scored six points for the Bears.

The third quarter saw the Bears extend their lead to 36-22. Hannah Chapin had three buckets for the visitors, while the Mountaineers got two points from three different players.

Berlin could not close the gap in the fourth quarter. Winnisquam got solid play from its starters and

pulled away for the 17 point victory. Mackenzie Burdick had seven points in the fourth quarter. Berlin’s Megan Hood buried a couple of three pointers to lead the Berlin offense in the final quarter of play.

For the game, Berlin had 12 field goals from the floor and shot just 6-14 from the foul line. Thagourus nine points and Hood eight points, were the top scorers for the Mountaineers.

The Bears had 19 field goals and shot 10-14 from the charity stripe.

Burdick 11, and team mates Roy and Chapin ten points each, led the balanced Winnisquam offense.

Berlin will take to the road searching for their first win of 2011-12 on Tuesday evening. The Lady Mountaineers will travel to Interlakes Regional high school.

BHS 03 13 06 10 32 WRHS 13 10 13 13 49 Berlin (32)- Hood 2-2-8, Thagourus 4-1-9, Demers 2-0-4, Couture, Bunnell 2-1-5, Goupil, O’Neil 1-0-2, Holt 1-2-4.

Winnisquam (49)- Burdick 5-111, Andrus 1-0-3, Wilcutt 1-2-4, Roy 2-6-10, H Wilcott 3-1-7, Chapin 5-0-10, O’Conner 2-0-4.

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Berlin defense makes the Berlin girls earn first win Lakers abandon ship, 54-25 37-30 over InterLakers

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

MEREDITH--The Berlin boys’ basketball team used great team defense and went on to earn a strong 54-25 victory over Interlakes Regional High School in Meredith Tuesday.

“Defensively we had another strong showing, only allowing nine first half points, three in the second quarter,” said Berlin coach, Don Picard. “Our players were able to get their hands in the passing lanes and deflect a lot of passes. This continually disrupted the Lakers offense and produced some fast break opportunities for us.

The game was a little sloppy, as is often expected early in the season.

On the offensive end, similar to our opener, the unselfish play continued.

Players were really looking for each other in the open floor as well as in the half court offense.”

Berlin got off to a 16-6 lead after one quarter of play. Jake Drouin hit two three-pointers for six points, and teammates Curtis Arsenault and Sam Aldrich had four points each.

The Berlin defense stepped to the fore front, allowing just three points in the second quarter to take a 27-9 lead into the locker room. Brad Frenette hit a three pointer and four others scored two points each for the Mountaineer offense.

Berlin’s Arsenault came out for the third quarter with scoring some points in mind. The hard working

senior had nine points in the period to extend the Berlin lead to 43-20.

The Berlin defense limited the Lakers to just five points in the final period. Drouin five points and Zach Bacon four points, led the Berlin offense.

“So far in two games we are 20-33 from the free throw line, while our opponents are 6 for 15,” said Picard.

“Our goal is to make more FT’s than our opponent takes. Our percentage is only 61 percent and we want to be above 70 percent for the season.”

For the game, Berlin shot 20-53 from the floor and 6-20 from behind the three-point arc. The Mounties were a solid 8-11 from the charity stripe. Arsenault led the point attack netting fifteen markers. Drouin chipped in at fourteen points. The Laker offense was just 10-31 from the floor and 4-7 from the foul line.

Two Laker players, Bryan Johnson and Jurius Hayden, had seven points each to pace their offense.

The 2-0 Mountaineers will travel to Gilford on Friday, to battle the 1-0 Golden Eagles at 6:30 PM. BHS 16 11 16 11--54 IRHS 06 03 11 05--25 Berlin (54)- Arsenault 4-6-15, Drouin 5-0-14, Aldrich 3-2-8. Frenette 2-0-5, Giannos 2-0-4, Bacon 2-0-4, Heath 1-0-2, Morrissette 1-0-2, Lapointe, Reed.

Interlakes (25)- Johnson 3-1-7, Jurius 3-1-7, Vicente 2-0-5, Petitti 1-2-4, Mussen 1-0-2, M Jurius.

Berlin’s Jess Gray shuts out Exeter, 3-0

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

EXETER--Berlin/Gorham varsity hockey goal tender Jess Gray, stopped all 16 shots she faced, helping the B/G skaters to a 3-0 victory over the Blue Hawks in Exeter Tuesday.

The B/G squad came out strong, netting the game winning goal just 2:42 in the first period. Junior Morgan

Ouellet picked up a loose puck in front of the Exeter goal, to give the visitors from the North a 1-0 lead. The goal was Ouellet’s third of the season and was set up by Rachael Thompson.

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MEREDITH--Megan Hood and Elizabeth Thagourus scored twelve points each, helping the Berlin girls’ basketball team to a 37-30 Division III victory over Interlakes in Meredith Tuesday.

The Lakers starters including sniper Brewer, found themselves in foul trouble for most of the game. That led to a low scoring first half that had Berlin leading 12-11 at half time. Hood had five points for Berlin, while Monica O’Neil had two hoops for the Lakers.

Berlin had a strong third quarter, out pointing their hosts 10-6 to take a 22-17 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Liz Thagourus had two hoops for Berlin and O’Neil hit a three point shot for the Lakers.

There was more offense in the fourth quarter by both teams, than what had taken place all first half. Berlin held a 15-13 scoring edge to win the game 37-30. “We got some great leadership from our players in the fourth quarter,” said a delighted coach Pete Peare. The girls never let it get closer than four points.”

Hood, Thagourus, and center Shannon O’Neil had four points each in the

last quarter for Berlin. Brewer finally got heated up for the Lakers in the fourth quarter, scoring all eleven of her points. However, it was not enough and the Lady Mountaineers had their first win.

“I think I was more excited than the girls,” stated coach Peare. “The kids really did a good job of staying composed in the last quarter. That’s what got them the win.”

For the game, Berlin had 14 field goals and shot 9-18 at the foul line.

Hood and Thagourus each had 12 points for the contest. Interlakes had ten field goals, two coming from behind the three-point arc. The Lakers were 8-14 from the free throw line. Brewer eleven and O’Neil ten points paced the Interlake offense.

The Berlin girls will host Gilford on Friday evening. Game time is at 6:30 p.m.

BHS 05 07 10 15 37 IRHS 06 05 06 13 30 Berlin (37)- Hood 4-4-12, Thagourus 5-2-12, Demers, Bunnell 1-0-2, Couture, Goupil, Holt 1-2-4, O’Neil 3-0-6, Williams 0-1-1.

Interlakes (30)- Delrossi 1-1-3, Brewer 4-2-11, Roberge 0-4-4, Swedberg 1-0-2, O’Neil 4-1-10.

Carlisle ignites Huskies to 44-25 win over Panthers

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM--Junior center Alyssa Carlisle sparked a 16-2 second quarter run by scoring, rebounding, and blocking shots, helping Gorham to defeat the Pittsburg Panthers 44-25 in Gorham Monday.

The Huskies struggled the first six minutes of the first quarter and finally settled down and held a 10-6 lead after the horn sounded. Freshman Brooke Nadeau had four points to lead the Gorham girls. Kiya Dewitt hit a three pointer for Pittsburg.

It was all Gorham in the second quarter, out pointing their guests 16-2 to lead 26-8 at half time. Carlisle was an absolute monster on the boards, changed and blocked shots in the paint, and scored five points for the Lady Huskies. Mikayla Young had the only bucket for the visitors.

“Alyssa played very well for us,” said Gorham assistant coach Jean LeBlanc. “She played very well on both sides of the ball. She scored, played awesome defense, and rebounded.

She had an early season ankle injury that sidelined her. Tonight proved that she has recovered.”

The second half was played equally

between the two teams. Gorham outscored Pittsburg 18-17 to make the final 44-25. Jessica Stewart, Jaimie Bisson and Carlisle had four points each to pace the Gorham offense.

Dewitt had three of the Panther baskets.

Pittsburg was led by Dewitt’s nine points. The Panthers converted on nine field goals on the floor and shot 6-13 from the foul line.

Carlisle just missed the double double. The Huskie center had twelve rebounds, nine points and four blocked shots. Team mates Holmes and Stewart help out by netting eight points each. The Huskies had 15 field goals and connected on 14-25 from the foul line.

The Huskies travel to Littleton on Wednesday and then host Moultonborough on Friday.

GHS 10 16 09 09---44 PHS 06 02 07 10--25 Huskies (44)- Gorham 3-0-6, Cyr 1-0-2, Stewart 4-0-8, McClure, Holmes 2-4-8, Gagne, Bisson 1-3-5, Nadeau 1-3-5, Currier 0-1-1, Carlisle 3-3-9.

Panthers (25)- Dewitt 4-0-9, Saari 1-0-2, Ormsbee 1-3-5, Young 2-0-4, Nawojczyk 1-3-5, Judd.

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Littleton girls crush Gorham Huskies LITTLETON--The Littleton Crusaders left no doubts in the minds of the Gorham girls basketball team on Wednesday evening, that they are the team to beat in girls’ Division IV basketball in 2011-12. The Crusaders crushed the Lady Huskies 74-14.

Turnovers by the Gorham girls were finished off in the Littleton transition game with easy lay-ups.

When Gorham was back on defense, Littleton dissected it with precison passing and movement away from the ball. It was open heart surgery preformed by a master surgeon.

There was not one facet of the game of basketball, that Gorham could take any victory in. The Score after each quarter was; 26-4, 46-6,

60-10, and 74-14.

The task for the Gorham coaching staff will be to get the Lady Huskies ready for the Moultonborough Panthers coming into Gorham for a Friday night contest. Their time table is but one practice night, which is a large task indeed.

GHS 04 02 04 04 14 LHS 26 20 14 14 74 Gorham (14)- Gorham 1-0-2, Cyr, Currier 1-0-2, Stewart 1-0-2, Holmes 1-0-2, Gagne, Bisson 0-2-2, Nadeau 0-2-2, Carlisle 1-0-2.

Littleton (74)- Glines 1-2-4, Horne 1-1-3, Lavoie 3-0-6, Hadlock 1-02, Winn 8-1-17, Glidden 11-1-23, Lowe 2-2-6, McNamara 0-1-1, Keefe 3-410, Verrett 1-0-2.

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Berlin’s Kate Host has the need for dragway speed

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN -- During the summer of 2011, Berlin eleven year old, Kate Host, made a commitment to racing a full season at Oxford Plains Dragway in Oxford, Maine. The junior division that races every other weekend, with approximately six to fifteen cars on any given race event, found the first year driver finishing sixth overall in the points standing. Kate is following in the foot steps of her dad, Brad Host, a long time drag racer at the Oxford dragway.

The junior race cars are a smaller version of a drag rail car and are powered by a 25hp Briggs and Straton engine, that can reach speeds of close to 55 MPH. The division allows the young drivers to work on take-off reaction times, preparing them for the future. That will make for a smoother transition to when the cars possess a lot more horse power.

The sixth grade Hillside Elementary student is quite humble talking about her racing, and is very apprecia-

tive of the support that she gets from family, friends, and sponsors.

“My car is sponsored by A&A Auto Repair, EMN Precision, and Pete’s Auto Body,” said Kate in a recent telephone interview. “My dad and Charlie Gagnon work on the car so that it is safe and ready each race. I eventually would love to drag race trucks.”

For her 2011 accomplishments, Kate will be in a new car for 2012.

Kate’s current car will be passed down to her younger sister, Rebecca, making it a three car racing family. “I really like going fast,” says Host. “My dad’s car is named Evil Spirits, my car is Junior Spirits, and my sister’s car will be named Baby Spirits.”

For the Host family of Berlin, I am sure the summer will be plenty busy, with three racers and three race cars to work on. We will be looking forward to the day and learning the results of when Kate and her sister will race each other. However, more importantly will be the first time Kate will get a chance to make a run against her father.

Berlin girls earn first win 37-30 over Interlakers

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

MERIDETH--Megan Hood and Elizabeth Thagourus scored twelve points each, helping the Berlin girls’ basketball team to a 37-30 Division III victory over Interlakes in Meredith Tuesday.

The Lakers starters including sniper Brewer, found themselves in foul trouble for most of the game.

That led to a low scoring first half that had Berlin leading 12-11 at half time.

Hood had five points for Berlin, while Monica O’Neil had two hoops for the Lakers.

Berlin had a strong third quarter, out pointing their hosts 10-6 to take a 22-17 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Liz Thagourus had two hoops for Berlin and O’Neil hit a three point shot for the Lakers.

There was more offense in the fourth quarter by both teams, than what had taken place all first half. Berlin held a 15-13 scoring edge to win the game 37-30. “We got some great leadership from our players in the fourth quarter,” said a delighted coach Pete Peare.

The girls never let it get closer than see INTERLAKERS page 20

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GRAY from page 18

flying in the third period. The Blue Hawks had a two skater advantage for 1:26 of the third period. Two B/G players were whistled for minor penalties for hooking and a high stick.

That’s when Berlin net minder Jessica Gray was sharp in the Berlin cage, making a couple of nice blocker saves in preserving the shut out. In all Gray stopped eight shots in the third period and a total of 16 for the game to earn the shut out.

“The first two games, we have seen some success because the girls are doing the little things,” said Boucher.

“We will find out a lot more about our team this coming week playing both Lebanon and Hanover, two very strong teams.”

BHS 2 1 0-3 EHS 0 0 0-0 Scoring: EHS- none, BHS- Ouellet, C. Morin, Accardi. Saves: EHS- Zecchini 30, BHS- Gray 16.

INTERLAKERS from page 19

points for the contest. Interlakes had ten field goals, two coming from behind the three-point arc. The Lakers were 8-14 from the free throw line. Brewer eleven and O’Neil ten points paced the Interlake offense.

The Berlin girls will host Gilford on Friday evening. Game time is at 6:30 p.m.

BHS 05 07 10 15 37 IRHS 06 05 06 13 30 Berlin (37)- Hood 4-4-12, Thagourus 5-2-12, Demers, Bunnell 1-0-2, Couture, Goupil, Holt 1-2-4, O’Neil 3-0-6, Williams 0-1-1.

Interlakes (30)- Delrossi 1-1-3, Brewer 4-2-11, Roberge 0-4-4, Swedberg 1-0-2, O’Neil 4-1-10.

Morin’s first of the season.

“We came out very strong,” said head coach Gary Boucher. “The girls were relentless in the fore-checking and that got them several good scoring chances.”

The B/G squad pushed their advantage to three goals at 5:42 of the second period. Youngster Megan Accardi and captain Carly Perreault worked a 2 on 1 break out to perfection. Accardi got the puck to Perreault in the center ice area. Perreault drew the lone defender and the Exeter goal tender to her side of the ice. Perreault sent a crossing pass to an awaiting Accardi at the far corner of the goal crease for the 3-0 lead. The goal was the second of the season for the Berlin eighth grader.

That was all of the scoring for both teams. However, Exeter came out

four points.”

Hood, Thagourus, and center Shannon O’Neil had four points each in the last quarter for Berlin. Brewer finally got heated up for the Lakers in the fourth quarter, scoring all eleven of her points. However, it was not enough and the Lady Mountaineers had their first win.

“I think I was more excited than the girls,” stated coach Peare. “The kids really did a good job of staying composed in the last quarter. That’s what got them the win.”

For the game, Berlin had 14 field goals and shot 9-18 at the foul line.

Hood and Thagourus each had 12