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Watch out for counterfeit cash warn Berlin police BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN — Small denominations of counterfeit bills have been turning up in Berlin, most notably, at the police department. Twice in the past week counterfeit bills have been submitted to the Berlin Police Department as payment — one fake $10 bill was received as payment for a parking ticket and a second was received as payment for a pistol permit application. At their monthly meeting on Thursday morning, Chief Peter Morency told the police commissioners that these smaller denomination counterfeits were just now turning up and were difficult to identify at first glance. They are based on the older version of the $10 bill that was printed from 1996 to 2003 and carry a brown mark to make it appear as though they have been checked for validity. Morency said that although earlier this year the city saw some counterfeit $20 bills, but the $10 bills are

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new. “I think it just started,” Morency said. With two bills now in police possession, he added, the detectives are looking into it and have contacted the Secret Service, which handles counterfeiting investigations. Morency said that no banks or merchants have yet contacted Berlin police about counterfeit bills, but also noted that the advantage to counterfeiting small bills is that they are less likely to be scrutinized. He said that he does anticipate some reports from stores and banks now that the word is out to be vigilant and does not expect that the two bills received by the department are isolated. While the fake bills appear on their face to be real, Morency said that both the police department and local banks have special equipment, in the form of lights, to detect counterfeits. He said it is important for people to be checking their money so they do not inadvertently pass off counterfeit currency or get caught with worthless cash.

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Counterfeit reverse This $10 bill is not what it seems. Berlin Police say that despite appearing like a typical 2003 printing of the bill, it is in fact counterfeit. In this case, the counterfeiters even went so far as to mark the bill to make it look as if it had been checked for validity. They are asking that people be vigilant about their checking the security features on their cash to prevent circulating more of these fake bills. (MELISSA GRIMA PHOTO)

New report looks at substance U. S. Treasury security features abuse and Coos County youth BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

COOS COUNTY - A new report reveals that young people in Coos County who feel connected to their communities are less likely to report substance abuse problems. The researchers, Karen Van Gundy and Megan Mills of the Carsey Institute at the University of N.H., used data gathered from 564 Coos youth in seventh and eleventh grades in 2008 and then again in 2009. The report found that 22 percent of boys and 23 percent of girls reported at least one alcohol or drug use-related problem. Half of those who reported a problem said they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs when they were doing an activity, such as driving, swimming, or climbing, where they could have gotten hurt. Half of the boys said they had been under the influence of drugs or alcohol at work or school. Alcohol use was more prevalent with about 47 percent of girls and 51 percent of boys reported drinking in

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the previous six months. In contrast, 24 percent of girls and 30 percent of boys reported using drugs during that time. The report notes that rural youth often begin to experience substance abuse problems earlier in life than their urban counterparts. At the same time, the report said rural youth may be especially vulnerable to stress and social strains due to declining economies. The survey found that girls reported more interpersonal and family stress than boys although boys reported more exposure to physical conflict. The researchers said their analyses showed exposure to stress in 2008 resulted in elevated youth risk for substance abuse problems in the 2009 survey results. “From our findings it seems clear that social stress is associated with problem alcohol or drug use among Coos youth,” the report stated. While rural youth can feel more stress - leading to alcohol and drug problems - there are also important see REPORT page 7

According to the US Treasury website, bills printed after 1996 include the following security features: Security Thread: A security thread is a thin thread or ribbon running through a bank note substrate. All 1990 series and later notes, except the $1 and $2 notes, include this feature. The note’s denomination is printed on the thread. In addition, the threads of the new $5, $10, $20 and $50 notes have graphics in addition to the printed denomination. The denomination number appears in the star field of the flag printed on the thread. The thread in the new notes glows when held under a long-wave ultraviolet light. In the new $5 note it glows blue, in the new $10 note it glows orange, in the new $20 note it glows green, in the new $50 note it glows yellow, and in the new $100 note it glows red. Since it is visible in transmitted light, but not in reflected light, the thread is difficult to copy with a color copier which uses reflected light to generate an image. Watermark: The watermark is formed by varying paper density in

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Dogs show signs of combat stress SAN ANTONIO — The call came into the behavior specialists here from a doctor in Afghanistan. His patient had just been through a firefight and now was cowering under a cot, refusing to come out. Apparently even the chew toys hadn’t worked. Post-traumatic stress disorder, thought Dr. Walter F. Burghardt Jr., chief of behavioral medicine at the Daniel E. Holland Military Working Dog Hospital at Lackland Air Force Base. Specifically, canine PTSD. If anyone needed evidence of the frontline role played by dogs in war these days, here is the latest: the four-legged, wet-nosed troops used to sniff out mines, track down enemy fighters and clear buildings are struggling with the mental strains of combat nearly as much as their human counterparts. By some estimates, more than 5 percent of the approximately 650 military dogs deployed by American combat forces are coming down with canine PTSD. Of those, about half are likely to be retired from service, Dr. Burghardt said. Though veterinarians have long diagnosed behavioral problems in animals, the concept of canine PTSD is only about 18 months old, and still being debated.

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FRANKFURT (NY Times) — Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank, laid the groundwork Thursday for a more aggressive response to the euro zone debt crisis, suggesting that the bank could increase its support for the European economy if political leaders took more radical steps to enforce spending discipline among members.

Mr. Draghi stopped well short of offering a European version of the huge securities purchases that the Federal Reserve has used to try to stimulate the U.S. economy. But he seemed to be saying that the E.C.B. would use its virtually unlimited financial resources to keep financial markets at bay, if government leaders did their part by addressing the structural flaws

that allowed the debt problems of Greece to mutate into a threat to the global economy. “What I believe our economic and monetary union needs is a new fiscal compact,” Mr. Draghi told the European Parliament in Brussels. “It is time to adapt the euro area design with a set of institutions, rules and processes that is commensurate with the requirements of monetary union.”

European Union tightens sanctions against Iran LONDON (NY Times) — The European Union announced tightened sanctions against Iran on Thursday in the aftermath of the storming of Britain’s Tehran embassy, adding 180 Iranian officials and companies to a blacklist that freezes their assets and bans travel to member states. But the measures fell well short of demands by Britain and France for an embargo on oil purchases from Iran, one of the world’s leading producers. Greece, a European Union member and a significant buyer of Iranian oil, expressed strong resistance to that step, and China, one of Iran’s biggest custom-

ers for oil, warned the Europeans against what it called “emotionally charged actions” to punish Iran in response to the British embassy attack. The developments at a European Union ministerial meeting in Brussels came as new details emerged regarding the scale of destruction at the British embassy and a British diplomatic residential facility in Tehran on Tuesday by Iranian protesters - apparently aligned with the government-controlled Basij militia - angry over the West’s economic sanctions against Iran over its disputed nuclear weapons program.

YANGON, Myanmar (NY Times) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Thursday that the United States would loosen some restrictions on international financial assistance and development programs in Myanmar, in response to a nascent political and economic opening in the country. The United States and Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, also agreed to discuss upgrading diplomatic relations — which were suspended for two decades — and exchanging ambassadors, a step that could transform American diplomacy in Southeast Asia. Clinton met the country’s new president, U Thein Sein, on Thursday morning and its main opposition leader, the Nobel peace laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, later in the day, underscoring the Obama administration’s cautious efforts to nurture a thaw in one of the world’s most isolated and repressive nations. In each meeting, Clinton delivered a letter from President Obama, expressing support for the democratization of Myanmar.

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MANCHESTER — Herman Cain acknowledged Thursday that he repeatedly gave Ginger White money to help her with “month-to-month bills and expenses” without telling his wife. In fact, the embattled presidential candidate said, his wife, Gloria, “did not know that we were friends until she (White) came out with this story” alleging that the two had a 13-year extramarital affair. In his most candid interview since the latest allegations emerged, Cain adamantly maintained that he and White were no more than friends. Cain also stated clearly for the first time that as a result of the constant controversy he has been facing, he is considering getting out of the presidential race. Asked whether leaving the race is one of the options he is currently assessing, Cain said, “Yes, it is an option.” Regarding his decision, he said, “You will know by next week” as he takes the weekend to reassess where he stands in the campaign. Cain said he believes that “someone offered (White) a lot of money” to make the allegation. He said he can’t prove it.

Overall, Cain told the New Hampshire Union Leader, “One of the things that I have learned in this situation is that running for President has become a very dirty game. It’s a dirty game — OK?” Cain also said he believes there is a concerted effort by “a network of people,” both Democrats and Republicans, to bring him down. Cain said that in about 70 text messages she sent him between Oct. 22 and Nov. 18, White was “asking for financial assistance. She was out of work and had trouble paying her bills and I had known her as a friend. “She wasn’t the only friend who I had helped in these tough economic times, and so her messages to me were relating to ‘need money for rent’ or whatever the case may be. I don’t remember all the specifics.” Cain said White told him in the texts that she did not have a job and was unable to get financial help from her family, “and that quite frankly, I was the only person who was a friend at the time - and I underscore ‘friend’ that was in a position to help her. “I’m a soft-hearted person when it comes to that stuff. I have helped members of my church. I have helped members of my family.

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Downtown festivities a resounding success To the editor: What a great evening it was in downtown Berlin last Friday night! The wonderful Mannequins in downtown windows, the bright and cheerful Parade of Lights, all climaxed by the astounding fireworks! It takes a lot of volunteers to make this happen and thanks goes out to Theater North for coordinating the live mannequins in eight downtown storefronts. The actors created jaw dropping window scenes. Thanks to mayor and council, the fireworks were brought back this year and Anderson Pyrotechnics put out a fireworks display second to none. As we heard many people say at the end of the evening, “Those were the best fireworks!” All the organizations that took the time to put together floats for the Parade of Lights are to be commended for their efforts in the planning and preparation. The

Kiwanis Club had an astonishing float to bring Santa and Mrs. Claus to town. The Chamber of Commerce conceived a great idea with their Chamber Express Christmas Train and the White Mountain Ridge Runners entered a triple float depicting snowmobiling. There was a three-way tie between these three floats. As the judges pondered on who to give the $250 cash prize, they could not pick one over the other and therefore decided to give the cash prize to the Brown School elves for the largest number of participants in a group. The cash will go towards the fundraising effort for the Brown School Playground. The parade and fireworks this year were sponsored by the Berlin Main Street Program, the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club and the city of Berlin. Parade of Lights Committee

Thanks for attending our holiday fair To the editor: The Gorham Public Library would like to thank all who attended our annual holiday fair! We would also like to thank and recognize Melinda Carlson, Clara Cote, and Phyllis Davies who made items for the raffle, as well as our quilt makers and bakers. We thank, as well, the following businesses that donated items for our raffle: The Colonial Fort Inn, J’s Corner Restaurant, Gorham House

Florist, Boutique at 101, the Market Place at 101, Jay’s Quick Lube, Mr. Pizza, T & C Motor Inn & Resort, Berlin City Auto Group, Gorham Hardware, Salon 101, Tea Birds Café, Dunkin’ Donuts, Saladino’s, White Mountain Café, The Moose’s Antler, Scoggins, Subway, and Seventh Street Graphics. And, our holiday fair would not have been complete without the appear see FAIR page 5

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On the second of December 1867, almost two years after the furor of the American Civil War had sufficiently died down, Charles Dickens, then the most popular and acclaimed writer in the world, gave the first of his American public readings in a theatre in New York. It is said that the line to see and hear him stretched for more than a mile. Never shy about promoting himself, Dickens would travel between New York and Boston for the next four months performing his highly dramatic and physically demanding program of readings from his own works. He was a natural actor, as well as author, as at home on the stage as he was at his writing desk. Audiences flocked to his performances, earning him a fortune in profits. He loved the adulation. In many respects, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was the Rock Star of his age. Dickens had a great love of the theatre. In his youth, he had harbored hopes of being a performer. In a letter to his friend and biographer, John Forster, he wrote, “I have often thought that I should certainly have been as successful on the boards as I have been between them . . . I believed I had a strong perception of character and oddity, and a natural power of producing in my own person what I observed in others . . . I practiced immensely . . . often four, five, six hours a day.” Of his public readings, he would write, “I can see no better thing to do that is half as hopeful in itself, or half so suited to my restless state.” Is it any wonder that the dialogues in his books ring with such authenticity, or that the scenes in his works are so readily adapted to the stage? The stage was never far from his mind. Indeed, just weeks before his death in 1870, Dickens would confide to another friend that his dream was “To settle down now for the

remainder of my life within easy distance of a great theatre, in the direction of which I should hold supreme authority. It should be a house, of course, having a skilled and noble company, and one in every way magnificently appointed . . . the players and plays being absolutely under my command. There, that’s my daydream.” Next Saturday, the 10thof December, Jonathan Dubey, Mary Champlin, and I will present a program of holiday readings as part of the Northern Forest Heritage Park’s Holiday Festival. We have been working diligently on the several pieces of holiday writings that we have chosen to share with all who may come. Some of the pieces, such as “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,” are well-known. Others, such as “One Fine Day,” are not. Some should bring a smile to the face. Some may give pause for thought. And, yes, a part of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol,’ will be included. And allow me another little plug here. Some fourteen members of the local Writer’s Night Out Group have contributed their seasonal writings to a book called “Seasonal Selections,” that will be on sale at the Holiday Festival at the Park. All of the writers are local, possibly some of your friends or neighbors. All enjoy the challenges of writing. A couple of the pieces will be part of the Holiday readings that Jonathan, Mary, and I will do. So perhaps the spirit of Charles Dickens will be hovering over the Northern Forest Heritage Park on Saturday, December 10. We certainly hope so. And we certainly hope he approves. (Ithaca Bound is the pen name of Dick Conway. His e-mail address is: ithacabound35@gmail.com.)

I strongly urge you to make a difference in the life of a child To the editor: With the New Year fast approaching it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. I, like so many others, have made, broken and made again my New Years resolutions. Losing weight, getting into shape, paying off debt, and “giving back” top the list, as they do year after year. 2012, though, will be a different year for me, as I choose to give back to one of New Hampshire’s most vulnerable populations, its children. I am the North Country Training and Recruitment Coordinator for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of NH, a statewide non-profit agency that recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer Guardian ad Litems to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system. CASA is a statewide nonprofit agency and we have several regional offices. I work out of the regional office in Colebrook and cover from the Lakes Region North. Each year, approximately 1,000 of New Hampshire’s children will end up in the court system through no fault of their own. They are victims of abuse, neglect or abandonment by their parents and their future is decided by the court. CASA volunteers are assigned to one family and independently evaluate information pertaining to their cases and the best interest of the children they represent and report this information back to the court. This role is crucial

in helping to determine a child’s future and creating positive and lasting change. I am amazed at how much our CASA volunteers give to our children. The time, energy and determination demonstrated by our volunteers seems boundless. In this emotionally charged work, they forge ahead and don’t give up. In doing this work, I am reminded of The Starfish Story (adapted from The Star Thrower) by Loren Eiseley (1907-1977). In this story, a young man is throwing starfish back into the ocean after they have washed up on shore. He is asked why he is even bothering, since there are far too many for him to make a difference. He responds that it makes a difference to those he does reach. This often quoted story reminds us all of the power we each have to impact the lives of others, no matter how small it may seem, no matter if the difference seems insignificant. If you would like to make another resolution, one that you’d like to follow through on, give CASA a call and truly make a difference in the life of a child. To learn more about CASA of NH, please visit www.casanh.org, or call the Colebrook Regional office at (603) 237-8411. Stacia Roberge North Country Training Recruitment Coordinator CASA of NH Colebrook, NH 03576 603.237.8411

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I hope council will support the pay to throw program To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to applaud the efforts of the mayor and council to increase recycling in the city. I feel the best way to address this issue is through the implementation of a pay to throw system. This system has been successfully operated for some time in many communities throughout the state. The city of Dover is approximately three times larger than Berlin and has a large amount of rental housing stock. The system has been operating successfully for 20 years. Many smaller North Country communities also use the pay to throw system. Pay to throw collection would be the most fair and equitable system for Berlin. In the current system all tax payers pay into the solid waste disposal budget as a percentage of their property taxes. Pay to throw would remove the tipping fees from the city budget and create a fee system, based on use. It would reward those who choose to recycle by lowering their overall cost and simply make those who choose not to recycle pay their fair share. Those who recycle would no longer have to feel the resentment of subsidizing those who do not.

Opponents of pay to throw often site it as a new “tax” on the citizens of the community. This is simply false. If implemented properly the program should lower the tax rate by removing the disposal costs from the budget. The increased amount of recyclables will also generate revenue for AVRRDD. Dover was able to reduce the amount of solid waste generated by their community by 65 percent. The average in NH is 25 to 35 percent. Their current solid waste budget in Dover is 73 percent of their 1990 budget. Critics of pay to throw often state that it cannot work in communities with large amounts of rental housing. This is also false. Dover and Concord have successfully implemented this program. The system would require that landlords and property managers properly educate their tenants on the system. Landlords would also have the option to opt out and pay for a commercial disposal service. I would hope the mayor and council would consider the pay to throw model. It works and helps communities lower and control solid waste costs. Rick Treiss Berlin

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BHS chorus thanks everyone for their support To the editor: The Berlin High School Chorus would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who showed their support and made our last three fundraising events such a success. On October 22, Irving/Circle K hosted our car wash. Much thanks to:Dave Boucher who not only offered the idea, but came down and washed cars right along with us; Kelly Flood who offered the location and cheered us on; and White Mountain Distributors who provided water to our car washers and chaperons throughout the day. Our October 29, road toll also went great! Many community members stopped by to donate, hear us sing a little tune, and cheer us on. FAIR from page 4

ance of Santa! We appreciate his taking time away from his busy schedule to come and visit with our little ones.

Once again, White Mountain Distributors kept us all hydrated for the day! We would also like to thank out chorus teacher, Kristen Bushway, who as always, was right there with us at both events and our parents who organize, chaperon, and help out at our fundraisers. Most recently we had a table at the AVH Christmas Craft fair where we sold “Salsa for Singers”. Lots of people showed interest, stopped by to try our salsa and most walked away with a jar or two. We sold out in just a few hours! We are truly grateful and it is because of all of you that we are one step closer to Carnegie Hall! The Berlin High School Chorus We wish everyone a healthy and happy holiday season and thank you for your continued support. Elizabeth Thompson, Director Gorham Public Library

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Berlin police log

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Monday, Nov. 28 12:40 p.m. A caller from Custom Services on Oak Street reported that a sum of money was stolen from the business over the weekend. 3:03 p.m. A caller whose purse was previously stolen and later recovered missing money, inquired about pursuing charges against the alleged thief. 8:19 p.m. A caller on High Street reported that two people had run onto their porch and banged on the window before scattering Christmas decorations. Tuesday, Nov. 29 12:07 a.m. A caller on Second Avenue reported someone banging on their door. 1:25 a.m. A caller on Bridge Street

asked for police assistance with their 11 year old child who was not listening. 8:46 a.m. A man reported being assaulted on Willard Street, but did not want his assailant charged. 3:29 p.m. Police received a report that the Woodcroft Building belonging to White Mountain Lumber was broken into. Nothing was reported missing. 9:12 p.m. A domestic assault was reported on Glen Avenue. 9:54 p.m. A caller on Hillside Avenue reported someone was at their home and refusing to leave. 10:47 p.m. Savana Cote, 27, of Berlin, was issued a traffic citation for driving an un-inspected vehicle. Wednesday, Nov. 30

7:23 a.m. A broken window was reported at the Enriched Learning Center on Exchange Street. 8:05 a.m. A counterfeit $10 bill was received at the police station with a pistol permit application. The matter was referred to the Secret Service. 12:22 p.m. A minor two vehicle accident was reported on Seventh Avenue. No injuries were reported. 3:21 p.m. Two pedestrians were struck crossing the street. An eight or nine year old boy, accompanied by his father in a crosswalk on Pleasant Street were struck by a vehicle turning from High Street onto Pleasant. Both the boy and his father were transported to Androscoggin Valley Hospital with only

minor injuries. 4:16 p.m. A caller reported juveniles pulling up grade stakes near the Office of Employment Security. 5:51 p.m. A caller reported two people with flashlights looking around the former Lam’s Kitchen building. 6:54 p.m. Christopher Chasse, 36 of Berlin, was arrested on a warrant from Hillsborough County and held for transport by the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Department. 7:54 p.m. A caller on Young Road reported that medicine that had been shipped to his home had been stolen. 9:58 p.m. Police received a report that money had been stolen from a vehicle.

Gorham police log Friday, Nov. 18 5:23 p.m. Kera Eldridge, 19, of Somersworth, was issued a citation for speeding. Saturday, Nov. 19 10:37 a.m. A case of criminal threatening via Internet was reported. The incident is under investigation. 7:27 p.m. Jennifer Correau, 28, of Gorham, issued a summons for operating after revocation or suspension. She is scheduled to appear in Circuit Court on Jan. 17. 11:07 p.m. Samantha Sullivan, 24, of Gorham, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. She

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State Police Troop F log November 21 1 a.m. -- State Police responded to a motor vehicle collision in the town of Errol on Route 26. Patrick McClure-O’Connor, 23, of Gorham, was traveling eastbound when he swerved to avoid a moose in the roadway, subsequently leaving the roadway striking a tree. There was no personal injury and the vehicle was towed from the scene. 1:15 a.m. -- State Police responded to the town of Jefferson for a motor vehicle accident. John Devivo, 43, of Maine, was traveling north on Rte 115, just past the 115/155A intersection when he struck a deer resulting in minor front end damage, the vehicle was driven from the scene.of Ashland November 22 8:54 a.m. -- State Police are investigating the report of a theft in the town of Milan. 9:14 a.m. -- State Police are investigating the report of missing property in the town of Jefferson. 10:10 a.m. -- State Police assisted the Jasper County Indiana Sheriff’s Department with an arrest. 12:33 p.m. -- State Police responded to a domestic dispute in the town of Stewartstown. November 23 8:20 a.m. -- State Police responded to a motor GORHAM LOG from page 8

Hanover, Me., was arrested on a warrant for willful concealment. She was released on $750 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 17. Tuesday, Nov. 22 11 a.m. A bad check was reportedly received by Gorham Family Dentistry. The matter is under investigation. Friday, Nov. 25 2:20 p.m. Richard Brown, 45, of Lancaster, was issued a citation for driving an unregistered vehicle. 3:04 p.m. Matthew Godbout, 32, of Berlin, was issued a citation for driving an un-inspected vehicle. Saturday, Nov. 26 7:15 p.m. A caller reported receiving threats over the phone and text messages. Sunday, Nov. 27 1:47 a.m. Samantha Derby, 22, of Berlin, was

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vehicle accident in the town of Jefferson involving Kimberly Allen, 25, of Berlin. There was no injury and the vehicle was driven from the scene. 10:05 a.m. -- State Police verified the address of a sexual offender residing in the town of Gorham. 12:55 p.m. -- State Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in Pinkhams Grant. A vehicle operated by Kevin Hurd, 48, of Hampton, was traveling south on Route 16 at a speed to fast for the road conditions. The vehicle went into the s-curves, Hurd applied the brakes and the trailer kicked out,dragging the truck off the roadway. No injuries reported and the truck was towed from the scene. 10:30 p.m. -- State Police assisted NH Fish & Game in taking a subject into custody for illegal night hunting. November 24 1:20 a.m. -- State Police assisted the Lancaster Police Department with a domestic dispute in Lancaster. November 25 8:13 p.m. -- State Police responded to a car on fire in Jefferson. A vehicle overheated and resulted in a car fire engulfing the vehicle. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene. were towed from the scene. arrested and charged with prowling. She was released on a summons to appear in court on Dec. 9 4:58 a.m. A caller on Cascade Flats reported a loud gathering around a bonfire. No noise or fire was present when police arrived. 12:29 p.m. A business on Main Street reported that sign had been damaged. Monday, Nov. 28 11:38 a.m. A caller on Shady Drive reported seeing a fox in their yard that appeared unhealthy. The caller was concerned the animal may head toward the school. Fish and Game was notified. 11:41 a.m. A caller reported a possible violation of a protective order. The incident is under investigation. Wednesday, Nov. 30 2:33 p.m. Ryan Patrick, 29, of Shelburne, was issued a citation for driving an unregistered vehicle. 4:02 p.m. Police received a report of truancy from Gorham High School.

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North Country Community Chorus to present Christmas Concerts BERLIN -- Beautiful voices, brass bells and festive music will fill the halls with joy, merriment and good cheer when the North Country Community Chorus returns to St. Kieran Arts Center for three spectacular Christmas Concerts on Wednesday, December 7, at 7 p.m. to benefit the Salvation Army and on Friday, December 9, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 11, at 2 p.m. to benefit the Arts Center. Celebrating their 20th year, the 75-member North Country Community Chorus is directed by Randy Labnon, with guest conductor Christian Labnon. The Chorus will be accompanied this year by Angela Brown and Alice Peters. The popular and dynamic ensemble will present an exciting, diverse program designed to appeal to an audience of all ages. This year’s Christmas Concert Series, will each open with special featured artists and groups. Wednesday’s concert will open with a performance by young local pianist, Luis Cardenas; Friday night’s concert will feature the exciting voices of Berlin High’s own Shockapella Chorus, directed by Kristen Bushway; and Sunday’s afternoon concert will feature beautiful holiday

selections by Members of the Community Bell Choir, directed by Denise Doucette. North Country Community Chorus provides a unique opportunity for singing enthusiasts throughout the region to participate in a choral group experience. The Chorus enjoys singing Holiday Classics but also takes on challenging pieces of music from a varied repertoire of traditional, folk and contemporary songs. After months of weekly rehearsals, their ultimate goal is to share their dedication, love and passion for singing and the Christmas Season with family, friends, and members of the community. “This year, the Chorus will present a wonderful assortment of musical selections highlighting Holiday favorites and special classical, gospel, and fun songs along, ending the evening with the magnificent “Hallelujah Chorus”. We have something for everyone! This is going to be our best concert series yet,” states choral director, Randy Labnon. The Wednesday night concert will benefit the Salvation Army through admission donations of food, toys or cash. Admission to the Friday night

and Sunday afternoon concerts is $12 for adults, $6 for students and will benefit Arts Center programming. Children under five are free. Do make time to enjoy and participate in this wonderful holiday spectacular!” invites Executive Director Joan Chamberlain. St. Kieran Arts Center is a non-profit charitable trust supported in part by grants from NH State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, NH American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation/North Country’s Art Ventures Fund, an Anonymous Fund, Libby Family Fund, North Country Region Community Fund and the Stanton and Elizabeth Davis Fund. St. Kieran Arts Center Season Memberships to all 2012 performances are currently available: Individuals $150, Seniors $125, and Students $75. To purchase Christmas Gift Memberships or to request more information contact the Arts Center at 752-1028, 155 Emery Street or visit www.stkieranarts.org.

After 18 years as director of the Community Chorus Christmas Concerts, Randy Labnon plans to retire after this year’s concerts and pass the baton to his son, Christian, for Christmases to come. Here Randy conducts the Hallelujah Chorus at the last 2010 Christmas Concert at St. Kieran’s. The concerts benefit the Salvation Army and the St. Kieran Arts Center. This year’s community Christmas concerts—coming up this week on Dec. 7 and 9 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at St. Kieran Art Center—will be the last time Labnon conducts the popular concerts and a chance for concert-goers to hear Christian at work: he directs three pieces in the choral program. (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO)

Santa sends greetings from the North Pole GORHAM -- Do you hear sleigh bells ring? Santa’s Elves are busy preparing for the 24th Annual Santa’s Workshop. Santa’s Workshop will be held at the Gorham Town Hall in Gorham on Friday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 pm. Mrs. Claus and I love to get letters, especially ones from children around the world. We’ve already started to load the sleigh with the toys, and we have been so busy building and painting these many months. The elves and I start our work early because so many children are visited by Santa on Christmas Eve. The Gorham Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, along with the Gorham firefighters and Gorham EMS are very busy preparing for our arrival. Mrs. Claus and I will arrive in Gorham on Friday, December 2, and will turn on the lights at the Gorham Common at 6:30 p.m. I will then go to the Gorham Town Hall to greet the many children who have come to see me. Please use the front door entrance on Androscoggin Street and door opens at 6 p.m. Please enter the town hall by the Railroad Street entrance. Using the proper entrance will save on time and confusion. As in the past, you will be given a number as you enter Santa’s Workshop and please be patient, as there are usually many children waiting to see me. see SANTA page 16

Little Folks Christmas Shop BERLIN -- It began with the premise that giving is as joyful an experience as receiving. Add the Christmas season manned with Santa’s helpers eager to share that experience with children, and Little Folks Christmas Shoppe was born. Little Folks Christmas Shoppe offers children, ages 3-12 years, the opportunity to experience firsthand the joy of purchasing gifts for their families. In 2010, Little Folks Christmas Shoppe gave over 270 children the opportunity to buy Christmas presents to place under their family trees. The gifts are new items and are priced very low with gifts for every member of the family available. Santa’s Elves are available to help the little one’s choose their gifts and guide them through the process. All gifts are then wrapped and bagged by Santa’s Helpers making them ready to place under the family tree. Surprises for everyone are available. Children may also enjoy a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, as they’ve made an appearance every year since Little Folks Christmas Shoppe’s inception. This year, it is expected that more joy will be shared as Little Folks Christmas Shoppe continues to grow. While the children shop in the Little Folks Christmas Shoppe, parents and friends are invited to purchase ornaments and raffle tickets for prizes big and small. This year’s sports raffle features a baseball signed by Adrian Gonzalez of the Boston Red Sox as well as tickets to Monarchs and Fisher Cats games. Join us December 10 at St. Anne’s Hall in Berlin from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for the Little Folks Christmas Shoppe 2011. For more information contact Diane Pelchat at 752-2130.

Santa is waiting to hear from all his little friends who want to get their Wish Lists to him. He has special Santa Letter boxes at 4 locations in the area…. Bickford Place, Main Street in downtown Berlin, the Main Street/Chamber Office at 961 Main Street, Berlin and Saladino’s Restaurant in Gorham and Milan Village Deli and General Store on Main Street in Milan. The deadline is December 20th to get your letter in the boxes so Santa has time to read your letters and respond to you prior to Christmas. Ifyou have any questions, please call the Berlin Main Street Program office at 752-6246.

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Saturday, December 3 Healthcare Provider CPR Course: 8 a.m. to 2 or 4 p.m. FMI 466-5611, ask for Terry. Christmas Tree Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gorham Congregational Church, Main Street, Cookie Walk, crafts, decorations, needlework, baked goods, Decorate a Gingerbread Man, Children’s Christmas Shoppe. Luncheon of Chowder or Soup with sandwich and dessert $5. Don’t miss it! www.gorhamucc. org. Holiday Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, corner of Norway and 7th Street (use 7th street entrance). Crafts gift baskets, etc., and Norwegian baked goods. “The Nutcracker Ballet”: St. Kieran Arts Center , 155 Emery St., Berlin, 3 p.m., Berlin Junior High Auditorium. Advance tickets $12/$6. Call 752-1028 www.stkieranarts.org. Log Cabin Christmas: Hosted by Tops NH 0057 Gorham. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gorham Library, Railroad St., Gorham. Penny ale; food sale; luncheon. Tickest for three prizes.

FRIDAY PRIME TIME 8:00

8:30

CBS 3 WCAX A Gifted Man (N) Å

DECEMBER 2, 2011

9:00

9:30

CSI: NY (N) Å

10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 Blue Bloods (N) Å

News

Letterman

20/20 (In Stereo) Å

News

Nightline

NBC 6 WCSH Movie: “Game of Your Life” (2011, Drama) Å

Dateline NBC Å

News

Jay Leno

CBC 7 CBMT Ron

National

Stroumboulopoulos

FOX 4 WPFO College Football Pac-12 Championship: Teams TBA. (N) (In Stereo Live) Å ABC 5 WMUR Extreme Makeover

Mercer

Extreme Makeover fifth estate

CBC 9 CKSH Paquet voleur (N) (SC) Une Heure sur terre

Sport

News

Kiwis/hommes

PBS 10 WCBB Wash.

Need

Maine

PBS 11 WENH Antiques

Antiques

Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli Live in Central Park

Independ.

CBS 13 WGME A Gifted Man (N) Å

CSI: NY (N) Å

Blue Bloods (N) Å

News

Letterman

IND 14 WTBS Payne

Payne

Worse

“Surviving Christmas”

Payne

IND 16 WPME Monk (In Stereo) Å

Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli Live in Central Park

Payne

Worse

Monk (In Stereo) Å

Law Order: CI

Health

Cops Å

EWTN

Life on the Rock

Catholic

God Touches a Life

Reflect.

Women of

CNN

Anderson Cooper 360

Piers Morgan Tonight

Anderson Cooper 360

Erin Burnett OutFront

LIFE

Unsolved Mysteries

Amer. Most Wanted

Starving Secrets

Casey Anthony

ESPN

College Basketball

College Basketball Vanderbilt at Louisville. (N)

ESPN2

College Football

CSNE

Tailgate

NESN

King of the Cage

OXY

Movie: ›› “Monster-in-Law” (2005) Å

TVLND

Roseanne Roseanne Raymond

NICK

Sponge.

TOON

Star Wars Thundr.

FAM

Movie: ›› “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

DISN

“Good Luck Charlie”

USA

NCIS “Sea Dog” Å

TNT

Movie: ››‡ “Terminator Salvation” (2009) Christian Bale.

GAC

Top 20 Country Countdown (N)

Patriots

Kung Fu

Rosary

Score Quick

Game 365 Sports

King of the Cage (N)

Daily

SportsCenter (N) Å

NFL Kickoff (N) Å

NFL Live

SportsNet Patriots

SportsNet

Football

Outdoors

Daily

Movie: ›› “Monster-in-Law” (2005) Å Raymond

Raymond

’70s Show ’70s Show George

Raymond

King

George

Friends

King of Hill King of Hill Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Fam. Guy Austin NCIS “The Curse”

Random

Fam. Guy

“Dr. Seuss’ How-Grinch” Good Luck Good Luck Jessie

NCIS “UnSEALed”

CSI: Crime Scene

Movie: “Terminator Salvation” Å

Rodeo Wrangler National Finals, Day 2. (N)

SYFY

WWE Friday Night SmackDown! Å

Sunday, December 4 Annual Christmas Scholarship Auction: Shelburne Town Hall, 1 to 3 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner: Philbrook Farm Inn, 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Shelburne Union Church. Contact Kimberly Landry, Phone: 603-466-5353; e-mail: morningglory@wildblue.net. Adults $10, Children 12 and under $5.

TLC

Say Yes

Brides

HIST

Pawn

Real Deal

Hairy Bike Hairy Bike IRT Deadliest Roads

DISC

Gold Rush Å

Gold Rush (N) Å

Flying Wild Alaska (N)

Gold Rush Å

HGTV

Hunters

A-P

Fatal Attractions Å

Fatal Attractions (N)

Animal Phobia

TRAV

Ghost Adventures

Ghost Adventures (N)

The Dead Files Å

Ghost Adventures

NGC

Pickpocket King (N)

Marijuana Gold Rush

Drugs, Inc. “Cocaine”

Pickpocket King

SPIKE

Gangland Å

Gangland “Devil’s Disciples” Å

MTV

Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Ridiculous. Movie: ››‡ “Starsky & Hutch” (2004)

VH1

Baseball Wives

40 Funniest Fails (In Stereo)

COM

Tosh.0

Jeff Dunham: Arguing

Monday, December 5 Dummer School Board Meeting: 6 p.m., at Dummer Town Hall. Parent Night: 5 p.m. at WMCC, Riverside Drive, Berlin. To provide info to parents of children headed to kindergarten next year. There will be books and activities provided for each participant and child care is available. Register at the website www.kindergartenready. weebly.com or by calling 752-5068.

A&E

Criminal Minds Å

Scouted

Kourtney and Kim

The Soup

AMC

Movie: ››‡ “Addams Family Values” (1993)

TCM

105 “Knute Rockne, All American”

ULEEDG

Geek Beat Live

Chelsea

E! News

The Walking Dead “Don’t Trust” Kipkay TV

231 Movie: ››‡ “Casino Jack” (2010) Premiere.

Movie: ››› “Narc” (2002) Ray Liotta. Å

ENC

248 Movie: “Scarface”

Movie: “Sleeping With the Enemy”

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: YAHOO PRESS PRANCE ODDITY Answer: When he was a boy, the future football star measured his success — IN YARDS

Gangland

Criminal Minds Å

TMC

Answer: Yesterday’s

Fashion

The Walking Dead

Movie: ››‡ “Unknown” (2011) Liam Neeson.

Movie: ››› “Fair Game” (2010) Naomi Watts. The Take Å

Hunters

Carlos Mencia: Strings Chris Rock/Scared

221 “The Ghost Writer”

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

Bored

Say Yes

“National-Van Wilder”

Movie: ››‡ “Boy Meets Girl”

The X-Files Å

Say Yes

201 24/7 Cotto 24/7 Cotto 24/7

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

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Hunters

Fact or Faked

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by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

LGSIL

Hunters

Cupcake

HBO

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

Tosh.0

YOUTO 110 Diggnation Koldcast

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

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Hunters

Sanctuary “Chimera”

Boxing

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

Courage

––––––––––––––– 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 466-2433. Bingo: St. Anne Hall, 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Theatre North. Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Berlin Area Head Start Accepting Applications: For children between the ages of 3-5 years old. This is an income eligible program. Call 752-5464 to schedule an appointment to enroll your child. Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Story Time is 1:30 p.m. every Friday View On-line Catalog at https:// gorham.biblionix.com/ FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. Men’s Breakfast Meeting, Congregational/UCC in Gorham on Main Street. Meeting held the second Friday of each month at 7 a.m. Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Foot Care Clinics: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital Home Health and Hospice Department. For an appointment, call 326-5870. Serenity Steps Peer Support Center: 567 Main St. Berlin, Providing peer support services to local area residents challenged by emotional or mental difficulties. Open Monday through Wednesday 11-4; Thursday and Friday 11-7 p.m. FMI 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.

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For Rent by Abigail Van Buren

MOM FEARS HER FUTURE PLANS HAVE CAST A PALL ON THE PRESENT

DEAR ABBY: A while back I told my family I was considering downsizing my life and made the big mistake of telling them I want them to eventually have my house. I also revealed the contents of my will. Now I feel exposed, uncomfortable and vulnerable -- possibly even a bit paranoid that they might want to have me “six feet under” sooner than I should be. I don’t think I am ready to move yet, but I have gotten my family’s hopes up. I did talk to one of them and felt reassured at the time, but I still sense that there’s a change in how they perceive me and all of our futures now. How can I undo the damage, knowing I have to make sure I have enough money to live on as well as provide for them when I’m gone? -- FOOT-IN-MOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS DEAR F-IN-M: Two of the most sensitive subjects to discuss are death and money, and you deserve praise for having started the conversation. I disagree that making your intentions known instead of having them transmitted during a reading of your will was a mistake. Because you feel there may have been a misunderstanding, call a family meeting and clarify your message. Tell them your health is great, you have no plans to move in the near future and plan to live a long and happy life. DEAR ABBY: My mother lives in an assisted living community in the memory care unit. During a recent visit, I became upset because the care staff addressed my mom as “Granny,” “Grandma,” “Mamma,” etc. Mother struggles with the time of day, the day of the week and sometimes forgets who we are -- so I don’t see the benefit of using names other than her own.

I think it is disrespectful, unacceptable and unprofessional. When I asked the attendant to please address Mom as “Mrs. Smith” or “Ms. Ann,” she laughed and said, “Granny wouldn’t know who I was talking to if I called her by those names.” My siblings and I took this issue to the director, who told us we shouldn’t be hurt and that the staff was showing our mom she is loved. I am interested in knowing your opinion on this matter. -- SHE HAS A NAME IN GEORGIA DEAR SHE HAS A NAME: Not knowing the national origin of the attendants in your mother’s care unit I can’t be certain, but what you encountered may be a cultural difference. In other cultures, calling someone “Mama,” “Auntie” or “Grandma” is considered respectful. While it made YOU uncomfortable, if it didn’t have that effect on your mother, you should take your cue from the director of the facility. However, because you have formally requested that your mother be addressed by name, then that is what should be done in the future. DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I are out together, he strides out ahead of me and calls back, “Catch up!” or “Keep up!” I am not creeping along but walking at my own (reasonable) pace. I think he should either slow down or let me walk behind him and not expect me to run after him at his command. What do you think? -- LIKES TO SMELL THE ROSES IN TENNESSEE DEAR LIKES TO SMELL THE ROSES: Unless your husband is a Marine drill sergeant, I think you’re right.

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

SPECIAL- Berlin- 2 apt., Glen Ave., $595/mo. Heat, h/w 1st month and 603-345-1416.

For Rent bedroom, parking, included. security.

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

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

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.

BERLIN: 2 bdrm, 1st floor. Heat & hot water incl. $625/mo. Secu dep. & ref. required. (603)449-2230. BERLIN: 3 bedroom, heat, h/w, stove, refrigerator, w/d $725/mo. 723-2807. BERLIN: One bedroom, 2nd. floor, heat, h/w, parking, $130/wk. 752-6459, 752-7693. BERLIN: one bedroom, first floor, $600/mo.; studio, first floor, $500/mo. includes electriciy, heat, h/w, 603-723-4724. BERLIN: One bedroom, York Street, $525/mo. heat, h/w included, first month, security deposit required, no pets/ smoking, 617-771-5778. BERLIN: Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2nd floor, recently renovated, w/d hook-up. 50% heat included, pets considered, no smoking, references required, $695. plus security, 603-986-5264. BERLIN: Two bedroom, first floor, heat, h/w, off street parking, clean, nice location, $650 no pets, 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. FIRST floor, 315 High Street, 4 rooms, w/d connection, enclosed porch, Mt. Washington view, shed, heat, h/w, $700/mo. senior discount 50+, 752-5633.

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

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

Animals

Autos

For Rent

COCKATIELS, price negotiable FMI call 752-2166.

1994 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 4d. New tires, exhaust and more. $1750. (603)466-2427.

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter

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

1999 Chevy Prizm. 68,000 miles. California car. Excellent condition. Paint rough. $3000. (603)733-6801.

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

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.

BERLIN 1-4 bedroom apts. $495-$745, great locations, HUD approved (603)723-3042.

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

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

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

Appliances

BUYING JUNK CARS

GAS RANGE

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

Kenmore, self clean, power burner, simmer burner. White with black. Like new $100. (603)466-2878.

REFRIGERATOR Kenmore, side-by-side. Ice maker in door, white. Like new $150. (603)466-2878.

BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504. PAYING: Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! Roy's towing 603-348-3403.

Owners have separate living quarters.

FMI call 603-449-2140 or 603-723-8722. 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 1st floor, 2 bedroom apt. heated. Call 978-609-4010. BERLIN 6 room house, not heated. No pets/ no smoking. Security deposit, references (603)752-3004. BERLIN Apartments: 1 bedroom $450 and $500/mo- 2 bedrooms. $575 and $625/mo W/D hook ups, parking. No smokers. 723-7015. BERLIN Houses 131 Jolbert: 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths. Garage, deck, yard. $775/mo No utilities. 252 Wight St: 2 Bedroom, 1 bath. Large yard, garage. $675/mo No Utilities. 723-7015. BERLIN: 1, 2, 4 bedroom apts., heat, h/w, wd hook-ups, first & security, HUD accepted, 752-2607, 723-4161.

GORHAM- 1 bedroom apt, new carpet, large closet, big yard, off street parking, utilities not included. $535/mo (603)986-5800. GORHAM- 2nd Floor 3 bedroom in Cascade Flats. $750/mo includes heat /HW, stove and fridge W/D connection. Also 2 Bedroom Bell St. 1st floor $650/ 2nd floor $625/mo includes heat, stove, fridge. W/D connection, storage. No smokers please 723-7015. GORHAM: 1 bedroom, w/ loft, efficiency apt. cathedral ceiling, no utilities included, $575/mo 915-6216, 466-5933. 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). Large 2 bedroom, $500 at 331 Pleasant St., no dogs allowed, call Rich 326-3499.

MILAN: Mobile home trailer, 2 bedroom, own lot, FMI, 752-1871. MILAN: small 2 bedroom, 2nd. floor, heat, h/w, parking, no pets, 723-0449.

For Rent-Commercial BERLIN downtown over 1000 sq.ft. 1st floor, low rent $495. Great location (603)723-3042.

For Sale AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”. CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 833-8278 DOWNHILL skies, $225, package deal, Atomic ARC soft SL 185 pink/ yellow; Raichle RE ski boots 10.5: Scott classic poles, Flea Market, 161 Main Street, Gorham, 603-466-1140. FOUR winter tires, P205/55R/16, w/ rims 16", $600/BO. DODGE Ram 2004, P/U, $12,500/BO, 449-2164. ROCKWELL 4” jointer/ planer w/ stand $70. 10” table saw with stand $60. 752-2982, 482-3374. SEARS Pro-form, 770EKG, treadmill w/ interactive CD workout, $100, 466-3656. SWING/ playset, swings, bar, pullups, slide, sandbox and clubhouse w/ cover, $195/BO, 723-6276, 752-6276. TWO PR 15 Peavey speakers, 400 watt, $350; 5 piece Gretch drum set heavy duty hardware and Zilgan simbles, $500; 6 string Ovation electric acoustic hard shell case, $500; HP computer, complete package, $175, 348-5847. VIDEO poker machine with stand, full size, plays quarters, great x-mas gift, $395/BO, 603-723-6276. WOMEN'S Clothes Sat. 12/3, 10-2 p.m. 344 Burgess Street, Berlin, inside, mostly 16-20, some smaller sizes. YARDMAN tracked self turning, 9HP snowblower, starts first crank, 466 Hillside Ave. $125, 752-3566.

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

YOU’VE GOT IT. SOMEBODY ELSE WANTS IT! Got something special you no longer use? Sell it in the Classifieds. It may just be the perfect item to fill somebody else’s need. Call us today!

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Help Wanted

Services

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

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.

Marketing Specialist Berlin Office Woodlands Credit Union in Berlin, New Hampshire is seeking a highly qualified individual to become a Marketing Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a degree in marketing or related field from a 4 year institution. The candidate will take the lead role in advertising and sales promotions, coordinate with outside marketing agencies and assist in the implementation and promotion of CU products and services. They will be responsible for conducting market research, making recommendations to products and services and maintaining accurate records and reports. This position will develop and maintain electronic marketing media including but not limited to: website, social media, email etc. 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 pay structure and a benefits package that includes an employer matching 401k, paid vacation and more. Pick up an application at any Woodlands location, or send resume to:

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

IPOD FIX IT Fixing Apple Products since 1990, Also Digital Cameras, Cellphone Screens, Game Systems. Call 603-752-9838.

Northern Dreamscapes Snow plowing, sanding, and roof shoveling loader service, fully insured 723-6990. SEMI-PROFESSIONAL, window cleaning small, med. large, office or residential, references, available, please call 752-6526. SNOWPLOWING: starting at $15/up, seasonal rate available, snow is coming, don't get stuck, 603-348-5440.

WET BASEMENTS, cracked or buckling walls, crawl space problems, backed by 40 years experience. Guaranteed 603-356-4759 rwnpropertyservices.com. ZIMMER Snowplowing, driveways, also shoveling, walkways, decks, free estimates, call 723-1252.

Wanted

Services

P otato Barn Antiques

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NOTICE DUMMER RESIDENTS

Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held at: 6:00 p.m., on December 12, 2011 at the Dummer Town Hall (upstairs) concerning a request by Charles W. Kalil & Brenda Kalil regarding an appeal from the Board of Selectmen concerning Article IV section 4.03.3 of the zoning ordinance. Applicant proposes to build a farmhouse and bird pen (barn) located at R11-3 in the Conservation Overlay Zone.

$75 Furnace Cleaning Special: Reliable, dependable for all your furnace needs. Repairs, cleaning and service. Call today for an appointment, 723-0729.

Andy's Electric

Residential/Commercial Licensed and Fully Insured

603-466-2584 603-723-4888

Chris Miller, Chair, Board of Adjustment

HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison michaelhathaway.com (603)367-8851.

AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING SOLUTIONS.

Highest quality craftsmanship. Fully Insured. Lowest prices guaranteed. FMI (603)730-2521. rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com

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

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

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

PAINTING: Top quality, interior, exterior, reasonable rates, free estimates, references, Don Guerin, contractor, 915-6119.

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

North Country Shelter, a coed shelter care facility for youth ages 11-17, located in Jefferson, NH has a full time opening for a Special Education Teacher in the school program. Must be Special Education Certified in NH. NFI helps support professional development and certification renewals. Excellent benefits package, tuition reimbursement available. Send resume to: North Country Shelter, Program Director, PO Box 160, Route 2, Jefferson, NH 03583 or email nfincs@nafi.com. Visit us at www.nafi.com or email us at nfinorthhr@nafi.com EOE/AA

Automotive Technician Wanted Candidate must be GM Certified and ASE Certified. We offer competitive pay plus weekly and monthly incentives. We also offer health care, 401K, paid vacations, paid holidays, and free uniforms. Candidate must possess a positive attitude to work in a Team environment. Interested candidates should contact:

Bill Crone, (603)356-5401 or send resume to:

bcrone@crestautoworld.com All interviews confidential

Town of Shelburne Planning Board LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given in accordance with RSA 676:4 & 675:7 that the following applications for the following subdivision and boundary line adjustments will be submitted to the Shelburne Planning Board on Tuesday December 6, 2011 at the Shelburne Town Hall during a regular meeting of the Board: • At 7:15 PM - Boundary line adjustment proposal between lots belonging to the Janet Peabody Revocable Trust Map 7 Lot 58D and a portion of Map 7 Lot 58 located on Leadmine Road. And the resulting lot will be merged with Map 7 Lot 32. • At 7:30 PM – Boundary line adjustment proposal between Thomas & Karen Moore, 219 North Road, Map 7 Lot 38 and Gerard Turcotte, Leadmine Road, Map 7 Lot 23. • At 7:45 PM –A minor, two lot subdivision proposal by the Estate of Russell Andrews, 52 Winthrop Drive, Map 4 Lot 15A. Upon a finding by the Board that the application meets the submission requirements of the Shelburne Subdivision Regulations, the Board will vote to accept the applications as complete, and a public hearing on the merits of each proposal will follow immediately, if deemed necessary, by the Planning Board. Should a decision not be reached at this meeting, this application will stay on the Planning Board agenda until such time as it is either approved or disapproved. Anyone needing assistance to attend this meeting should contact the Selectmen’s Office, 466-2262, one week prior to the scheduled date. Per order of the Shelburne Planning Board Jo Anne Carpenter Administrative Assistant Shelburne Planning Board

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MOOSE MEADOW 240 Main Street, Gorham, NH – OPEN FOR PROPANE –

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• Courteous, Professional Service • Conveniently located in downtown Berlin 148 Main Street • Independent Optician – the owner’s in the store! • “Nous Parlons Francais”

Sherri Ann Livingston

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CENTER CONWAY -- Sherri Ann Livingston, 48, of Center Conway died November 29, 2011 at the Sawyer Home on East Conway Road. She was born on May 24,1963 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Patricia Livingston Schneider of Hoover, Alabama, and James B. Livingston of Center Conway, NH. Sherri lived in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Vermont before settling in New Hampshire. She graduated in 1984 from Gorham High School, Gorham, NH. For the last 26 years Sherri has been part of the Center of Hope/Northern Human Services Support System. She was one of the first to reside in the Center’s Independent Living Facility in Chocorua, NH. Sherri worked in the workshop and later at Essence of Art in North Conway. As a potter and artist there she developed a charming, primitive style of pottery that was appreciated by many of their customers. She was a Special Olympics athlete winning many medals during her years of competition. The last three years she resided at the Sawyer Home in Center Conway where she received wonderful support, care and love. Sherri will long be remembered for her friendly smile, her kindness to

all she met, her sense of humor, her love of animals and especially her joy of dancing. She is survived by her mother and father; her sister Maria Landry and fiance Howard Skeffington of Concord, NH; her stepmother Denise Livingston; stepfather Arthur Schnieder; three stepsisters, Holly Stevens and family of Alabama, Beth Blanc and family of New York and Valerie Hicks of Delaware along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A Service of Remembrance and Celebration will be held at the United Methodist Church of Conway on Saturday, DecemSherri Ann Livingston ber 10 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests support in Sherri’s memory be sent to New Horizons Memorial Fund, 626 Eastman Road Center Conway, NH, Easter Seals, or to the Alzheimer’s Association. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.

SANTA from page 10

and enjoy the goodies while you wait. Mrs. Claus and I would like to thank the Gorham Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, along with the many volunteers and we must not forget the area business community for their support each year, which makes this a magical moment. Mrs. Claus and I have enjoyed greeting the many children over the past 23 years. “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!”

Mrs. Claus and I will greet over 150 children. There will be an ornament making table for the children, as they wait. The auxiliary will have pictures with Santa for a donation of one dollar. Mrs. Claus will greet you with a bag filled with goodies. There will also be a free sign up for the drawings, popcorn, balloons and each child will receive a letter from me in the mail. Snacks and drinks will be provided, please help yourselves

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Santa’s Workshop Friday, Dec. 2nd 6:30pm

“Santa will arrive to light the Gorham Common” Immediate1y following, at the Gorham Town Hall

Refreshments will be served Ornament Making Session Picture taking with Santa for $1.00 Please use entrance on Railroad St.

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Sandwiches: • BBQ Pulled Pork Sub...........................7.99 • Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich.........8.99 • Cuban Sandwich..................................7.99 Entrees: • Meaty Lasagna.....................................8.99 • St. Louis Style Ribs...................................... ..................1/2 Rack 10.99, Full Rack 17.99 • Gorgonzola Steak.............................$17.99

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Live Music Night, Thursday, 7pm-9pm ––– Kenny Oakes ––– appetizer and beer specials

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RON’S VARIETY & TAKE-OUT s r

737 Main Street, Berlin • 752-1908

BEER - WINE - LOTTERY - CIGARETTES - GROCERIES • W e N ow H a ve E B T

Mon: Grilled Chicken Sandwich w/french fries....$4.95 Tues: American Chop Suey w/rolls......................$4.95 Wed: Grilled Turkey & Swiss Sandwich w/cranberry mustard & homamde chips........................$4.95 Thurs: Meatloaf w/mashed potatoes, gravy, Fresh veggies & roll.............................................$4.95 H om em a de S ou p Fri: Tina Melt w/onion rings.............................$4.95

S ou p & 1 /2 S a ndw ich $4.95 every w eekda y

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Together, in another example of “Over the top care, by down to earth people” this holiday season the employees of Berlin City’s Chevrolet, Buick and GMC donated a combined total of $450.00 – enough to fill the back of a pick up with non-perishable items that were delivered by Allen Demers, Kathy Moody, Wendy Lyons and Bobby Hill on November 22, 2011 to the Tri-County CAP food pantry on Maynesboro Street in Berlin, NH. Chad Crane general manager of Berlin City’s Chevrolet, Buick and GMC stated “This is a true testament to surrounding yourselves with great people and the best employees in the company, I’m sure the community members that benefit from this program are eternally grateful for the support!”

East Milan Rd. (across from the state prison) Maynesboro Industrial Park, Berlin Call (603) 752-TIRE “For a Better Tire and Auto Care Experience” •Major Brand Snow and All-Season Tires •Tire Studding Available •Computer Alignment Technology •Competitive Prices •General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair •NH State Inspection $21.95 Every Day Oil Change Price (up to 5 qts.) Snow Tires In Stock!! Best Prices in Town!

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Food available 5:30am to 2pm

Once again, Bonnie and the staff at Aubuchon Hardware present our

17th Annual Ladies Night! Our traditional night of savings will be on Thursday, December 8th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the store at 38 Glen Ave. here in Berlin. Again you can save 20% on all Christmas decorations! And, we will take 10% off everything else that is not on sale. That’s 10% off snowblowers, wood, pellet, gas or electric stoves and heaters; Weber and Charbroil gas grills; sleds, power tools, even pet food and treats! We will wrap what you buy for free. Enjoy delicious snack while you shop. Get a free roll of wrapping paper too! And, don’t forget to sign up for our many door prizes too. At Berlin’s Aubuchon Hardware’s 17th Annual Ladies Night = We’ll Fix You Right up!

38 Glen Ave. Berlin 752-1449 AubuchonHardware.com

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Ledgends Restaurant & Pub 128 Main St., Gorham • 603-466-2910

Mon- Thurs 3:00 pm to Midnight, Fri., Sat. & Sun.11:30 am to Midnight

2 for $20 Complete Dinners Monday-Thursday. Open Mic On Thursday. Dj & Dancing Saturday In Our Pub. Check Out Our Deli. Book Your Christmas Party With Us. (Last Row L-R) Kathy Bertrand, Paul Surette, John Hoffman, Dick Conway, Randell Smith, Tom Shaw (Middle Row L-R) Barrie Conway, Mary Walden, Pat Hoffman, Daune Smith, Peggy Santuccio, John Santuccio, Chet Walden (Front Row L-R) Steve (guide), Gloria Shaw, Mary Ann Surette, Christine Flemming, Gayle Baker, Amos & Rich (guides)

“Out of Africa” November 1-10, 2011

Conway, NH —- Gayle Baker and her Valley Travelers have just returned from Kenya having spent 9 days touring Karen Von Blixen’s home, The Elephant Orphanage, Jane Goodall’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary and participating in several game drives. According to Gayle’s travelers - “Touring Africa was truly a life changing experience!”

Coming Soon to 751 Mai n St., Berlin

We will be at the Holiday Market Saturday, December 3rd

from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Bickford Place.

Snowballs (coconut) Muddyballs (crushed Oreos) Whoopie Pies Mix and Match 4 for $6 or 1 dozen for $15 Bringing twice as much this time!

Big Buck Smokehouse Items • Lizzy’s Comfort Cozys

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Berlin Bowling Center league results BERLIN/GORHAM -- Tuesday, November 1 Commercial League: Top teams- #1 Double K Trucking 24.5-11.5, #2 IGA Foodliner 24-12, #3 Sherwin Williams 20-16, high game- Don Cote 214, David Coulombe 212, Bob Miller 205, high series- Dave Osgood 566, Bill Dube 555, Coulombe 547, most over average- Don Cote +66, Miller +46, most over average series- Dube +87, Bruce Bunnell +76. Friday, November 4 Couples League: Top teams- #1 The New Crew 23-13, #2 In The Bar 21-15, #3 Hot Rodder 20-16, Only year to date scores given. Saturday, November 5th Kid's League: Top teams- #1 Taylor Gang and Time to Spare both at 12-6, #3 Chilltown 11-7, high score- Tyler Sanschagrin 157, high series- Sanschagrin 300, most over average- Ashton True +47, most over average series- Sanschagrin +54. Sunday, November 6th Couples League: Top teams- #1 The 4 C's 24.5-11.5 #2 Spares 23-13, #3 Strykers 21-16, high game men- Mike Bockman 201, Luc Perreault 200, high series- Mike Chapman 549, Bockman 485, high game women- Pauline Coulombe 189, Cari Gosselin 180, high series- Gosselin 515, Karen Gagne 463, most over average men- Luc Perreault +79, Bockman +53, most over average series men- Perreault +89, Jay Williams Jr. +79. Monday, November 7th Women's League: Top teams- #1 AWDY and 3 of a Kind both at 21-15, #3 Strikers 20-16, high game- Tina Host 192, Dianne Doherty 188, Ann Marie Choquette 177, high seriesHost 521, Choquette 503, Doherty 497. Wednesday, November 9th Olympians & Friends: Top teams#1 USA 17-7, #2 Bruins 16.5-7.5, #3 No Names 14.5-9.5, high game- Tom Sweeney 172, Jason Guay 166, high series- Sweeney 331, Jan Eichler 293, most over average- Gary Fecteau +63, Matt Michaud +45, most over average series- Bill Gagne +60, Fecteau +59. Thursday, November 10 Early Bird League: Top teams- #1 Larks 24.5-15.5, #2 Flamingos 24-16, high game- Lori Penney 186, Jeanne Guerin and Anita Valliere 169, high series- Valliere 488, Ginger Doherty 469. Men's North Country League: second Round leader- Double K Trucking 4-0, high game- Mike Chapman 245, Nick Fournier 231, high seriesChapman 570, Ricky Riendeau 560. Saturday, November 12th Bumper League: Teams- Alley Gators, Team 2, Blue Dragons, Alley Cats, high game- high score boysPaul Fortier 116, Wyatt Lutz 100, Liam Alnick and Wesley Fillion both at 80, high game girls- Kathryn Hayes 82, Madison Fillion 80. Tuesday, November 8th Commercial League: Top teams- #1 IGA Foodliner 28-12, #2 Double K Trucking 24.5-15.5, #3 Sherwin Williams 24-16, high game- Mike Valliere 222, Moe Laroche 218, Jerry Lunderville 206, high series- Laroche 588, Lunderville 573, Bill Dube 553, most

over average game- Lunderville +68, Mark Hood +66, most over average series- Lunderville +159, Hood +115. Friday, November 11th Couples League: Top teams- #1 In the Bar 25-15, #2 Hot Rodder and The New Crew both at 23-17, no weekly statistics given, only year to date. Saturday, November 12th Kids League: Top teams- #1 Taylor Gang 15-6, #2 Chilltown and Time To Spare both at 14-7, high game- Tanner Cote 161, high series Jamie Dickenson 294, most over average- Gavin Lacroix +44, most over average series- Lacroix +76. Sunday, November 13th Couples League: Top teams- #1 The 4 C’s 25.5-14.5, #2 Strykers and Spares both at 24-16, #4 Taz 23-17, high game men- Mike Chapman 206, Gary Pinette 198, high series- Chapman 550, Pinette 548, high game women- Cari Gosselin 186, Pauline Coulombe 177, high series- Gosselin 476, Coulombe 460, most over average men- Jay Williams Jr +80, Luc Perreault +44, most over average seriesPinette +80, Williams jr +57. Monday, November 14th Women’s League: Top teams- #1 Girl’s Nite Out and Strikers both at 23-17, #3 AWDY and 3 of a Kind both at 21-19, #5 The 3 L’s and C-A-D both at 20-20, high game- Louise Tyler 207, Lisa Williams 206, Dora Vien 190, high series- Tyler 543, Williams 510, Tina Host 501. Tuesday, November 15th Commercial League: Top teams- #1 IGA Foodliner 31-13, #2 Double K Trucking 25.5-18.5, #3 Sherwin Williams 25-19, high game- Dave Osgood and Moe Laroche 220, Mike Valliere 209, high series- Osgood and Bill Dube 566, David Coulombe 554, most over average- Brent Hanks +59, Jon Daley +53, most over average seriesChuck Dodge +103, Brent Hanks +98. Wednesday, November 16th Olympians and Friends: Top teams#1 Bruins 19.5- 7.5, #2 USA 18-9, #3 No Names 16.5-10.5, high gameTravis Roy 160, Tom Sweeney 143, high series- Roy 309, Sweeney 275, most over average- Burt Mason +46, Andrew Walker +41, most over average series- Walker +63, Scott Lemuix see BOWLING page 19

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Berlin’s Cody Haas has made it to the New England finals, to take place this Saturday night at 7:30 PM, at the Elks Club in Billerica, MA. Pictured with Haas are his primary trainers, his dad Gary Haas and Dick Kimber. Haas would like several local sponsors for their help in getting to the finals. They are Remax, Sanschagrin Logging, Villenueve Oil, The Red Fox, and fighter Bobbi-Joe Leclerc for the sparring. If anyone is interested in helping out with expenses, the can contact Kimber at 723-2659. (COURTESY PHOTO)

The BHS Alumni Hockey team was well represented this past Saturday night, with graduates returning from the early 90s taking part in the action. The current BHS squad had nothing to do with the grads defeating them 11-6. (JEAN LEBLANC PHOTO)

Broomball league

BERLIN--Week 6 - November 27: AutoNorth Dealership 2 Paul’s Auto Body 0 Scoring: AutoNorth- Tia Wilson @ 7:00 of 2nd Pd assisted by Kim Allain and Kim Poulin, Brenda Boucher @ 1:46 of 3rd Pd assisted by Missy Nolan and Ann Leblanc. Saves: AutoNorth- Keenan Carrigan 1-1-2=4, Paul’s Auto- Laura Langevin 9-10-6=25. Nordic 6 P&L / Pub 0 Scoring: Nordic Brandon Marios @ 7:02 of 1st Pd (unassisted), Josh Fortier @ 5:44 of 1st Pd assisted by Scott Litvin, Jun Law-as @ 4:27 of 1st Pd assisted by Roger Fecteau, Eugene Leeman @ 1:51 of 1st Pd assisted by Brandon Marios, Jason Vien @ 3:09 of 2nd Pd assisted by Jun Law-as, Brandon Marios @ 0:54 2nd Pd assisted by Jason Vien. Saves: Nordic- Greg O’Neil 7-5-9=21, P&L/PubRyan Gagnon 13-6-7=26. Isaacson’s Steel 1 Berlin City Auto 0 Scoring: ISSI- Meghan Theberge @ 2:01 of 1st Pd assisted by Mallory Coulombe and Danielle Lemieux. Saves: Isaacson’s- Melissa Provencher 1-2-5=8, Berlin City- Danielle Fortier 4-3-4=11. Munce’s Superior 3 Lamoureux’s Auto Body 1 Scoring: Munce’s- Nick Dube @ 8:30 of 3rd Pd (unassisted), Al Martin @ 8:13 of 3rd Pd assisted by Marcel Couture, Nick Dube @ 0:13 of 3rd Pd (unassisted), Lamoureux’s- Kevin St Cyr @ 4:35 of 3rd period (unassisted). Saves: Munce’s- Marc Theberge 1-3-3=7, Lamoureux’s- Randy Girard 5-6-5=16. Next Week 7 - 4Dec11 5:00 - Isaacson’s vs AutoNorth 6:00 - Nordic vs Munce’s 7:00 - Lamoureux’s vs P&L / Pub 8:00 - Paul’s Auto vs Berlin City Visit the league online @ berlinbroomball. sportsontheweb.net. BOWLING from page 18

+49. Thursday, November 17th North Country Men’s League: Top team- second round Larin Taxidermy 7-1, high game- Don Cote 233, Rollie Baillargeon and Bob Allaire 220, high series- Mike Chapman 575, Stump Legere 556. Saturday, November 19th Bumper League: Teams- Alley Gators, The Jets, Alley Cats, Blue Dragonz, high game- Wesley Fillion 111, most over average- Fillion +31. Wednesday, November 23 Senior League: Game 1 “No Tap Winners”- Ann Marie Choquette, Game 2 “Predict your Score”Chuck Dodge, Game 3 “Splits, 9’s, X’s”- Chuck Dodge 211, Game 4 “Poker Bowling”- Ann Marie Choquette, Lucky Ticket winner- Ann Marie Choquette.

These graduated Berlin girl hockey players returned to the Notre Dame Arena this past weekend and defeated the current girl’s team by a score of 4-1. Former BHS assistant coach Paul Arguin stepped in and coached the alums. (JEAN LEBLANC PHOTO)

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Berlin Pee Wees win one, loose one in season openers BERLIN-- Berlin Sabers 1 – Concord Capitols 3 The Berlin Saber Pee Wee team started off their season with a home opener against the Concord Capitals. Both teams started out strong in the first period but the Capitals were able to squeeze the puck by the tough Trent Labrecque with two minutes remaining in the period for a 1-0 lead. Labrecque will be in the net this year with defenders Ryan Bisson, Cam Cochran, Jacqui Hallisey, Travis Lamontagne, Dylan Richmond, Emma Schoenbeck, and Thomas Sullivan. In the second period both teams battled back and fourth in their defensive ends. The Capitals got their second goal of the game at the eight minute mark. Before the end the of period, Berlin’s Cam Cochran was able to go coast to coast and slam the puck home to make a 2-1 hockey game. Through-

out the game, Berlin’s offense which consists of John Arguin, Rylie Binette, Owen Dorval, Hunter Fauteux, Corey Hood, Alex Mailhot, Amber RoyStewart, Damon Ruel, Noah Schoenbeck, and Molly Sloane was a constant threat in the Capital’s defensive zone the entire Game. In the final period, the Capital’s were able to get one more goal before the final buzzer to hand the Saber’s their first loss of the season 3-1. Between the pipes, Goalie Labrecque ended up with an impressive 32 saves on the day. Berlin Pee Wee’s 2 – Manchester Flames 1 For their second outing of the season, the Berlin Pee Wee team traveled to West Side Arena in Manchester, to face the Flames. Berlin came ready to play and center Owen Dorval got things started for the Sabers. Dorval picked up the puck at center ice and skated past

several Flame defenders. The Berlin forward found the back of the Manchester net off a hard shot on the right side to make it a 1-0 game. Near the end of the second period, Berlin got on the board again by using team work. Winger Noah Schoenbeck got the puck and then passed it from behind the net to Rylie Binette. Binette then slammed it home to make it 2-0. That was just one example of the entire Saber offense working well together all day. In the third period, both teams played back and fourth with only the Flames finding a hole in the Saber defense and finding the back of the net to make it a 2-1 game. The Sabers were then able to hold off any more offensive threats for the rest of the period. At the buzzer the Sabers ended up the winner and goalie Trent Labrecque ended up with 12 saves in the one goal victory.