The Berlin Daily Sun, Friday, December 30, 2011 by Daily Sun

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

VOL. 20 NO. 166

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On behalf of the state’s Executive Council, District 1 Executive Councilor Raymond Burton (center) presents a ceremonial shovel used in the dedication of the Burgess BioPower biomass plant to the Coos and Berlin Historical Society. (L-R) State Senator John Gallus, Historical Society Director Raymond Daigle, Curator Odette Leclerc, Burton, Berlin Mayor Paul Grenier, Tri-County CAP Housing and Economic Development Director Max Makaitis, and Society Director Jackie Nadeau. (BARBARA TETREAULT PHOTO).

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Executive Councilor Raymond Burton (center) looks at some of the material at the Coos and Berlin Historical Society’s Genealogy Center during a tour of the museum yesterday. Historical Society President Renney Morneau (l) and Director Raymond Daigle explain the center has the largest library of genealogical material north of Manchester. (BARBARA TETREAULT PHOTO)

Berlin and Coos County Historical Society gets new artifact BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – The Berlin and Coos County Historical Society yesterday received a new artifact and a group of local and state officials got a tour of the society’s Moffett House & Genealogy Center. Executive Councilor Raymond Burton presented the society with a ceremonial shovel used in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Berlin BioPower biomass plant in October. Burton explained that Cate Street Capital gave the shovel to the Executive Council. Believing the shovel should end up in Berlin, Burton said he immediately thought of the historical society. All five members of the executive council agreed and signed a formal letter donating the shovel to the Moffett House museum.

To take part in yesterday’s ceremony, Burton invited three officials who played a major role in winning approval and building support for the biomass plant - state Senator John Gallus, Mayor Paul Grenier, and Tri-County CAP Housing and Economic Development Director Max Makaitis. “It takes a team to win a game,” Grenier remarked, after Burton credited the local officials for their advocacy of the project. Realizing that none of the four officials had ever toured the facility, society members quickly seized the opportunity. One of the city’s hidden treasures, the center contains about 2,000 historical items, 1,500 images, and 3,000 historically-related books, documents, and binders. The historical society was founded in 1990 and six

years later, Mrs. Mary Moffett donated the home she had shared with her husband, Dr. Irving Moffett, to the society. An osteopath, Moffett had run his practice out of the house on 119 High Street from 1949 until his death in 1993. Mary Moffett, who has since passed away, worked with her husband. The office remains on the basement floor of the building much as it did when Moffett practiced there, with his old equipment and furniture intact. Gallus remarked the office looked as he remembered it when, as a teenager, he got his broken nose set by Moffett. The first floor of the house contains many of the artifacts the society has collected. Society President Renney Morneau pointed out political buttons from one of the many campaigns by the late state Senator see ARTIFACT page 5

Woody Pines performance in Gorham Balsams deal appears key to power plan But without the Balsams piece, the By ANNMARIE TIMMINS to benefit little Stella Blue Woods route stops abruptly with no easy way Monitor staff

GORHAM -- International touring band Woody Pines will be playing at the Gorham Town Hall on Friday, December 30, at 7 p.m. The band, fronted by Jon Woods, a native of Jefferson, will be performing at a benefit for Jon’s four-year-old niece, Stella Blue Woods, who is battling cancer at Seattle Children’s Hospital. The band consists of Jon (WMRHS ‘96) on acoustic guitar, harmonica, and lead vocals, along with Zack Pozebanchuck on standup bass and Lyon Graulty on clarinet, guitar, and vocals. Hailed as a band with a “rock solid old time vaudeville hill-billy groove” and “a rollicking, engaging mixture of old-

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Drilling lease legal fight takes a twist

ERATH, La. (NY Times) — It began as a landlordtenant dispute.The tenant was Texaco; the landlord the Broussard family, heirs of a Cajun rancher, who claimed that Texaco’s operation of a gas plant on their property had left the land contaminated. The lawsuit, of a kind not all that rare in these industry-heavy parts, had dragged on so long that 13 of the heirs had died. But it took a sudden and bitter turn in recent months, when another company — a company that, like Texaco, is a subsidiary of Chevron — sued to condemn most of the disputed land and expropriate it, arguing that it was acting in the national interest. As old leases get examined and environmental concerns become more publicized, neighborly disputes between residents and those drilling on their land are bound to get more heated. And few are more complicated than the fight between Chevron and the Broussards. The Chevron subsidiary that sued to take the land, Sabine Pipe Line, had quietly operated a pipeline hub across the road for nearly 60 years. In June, Sabine sent a letter to the family, saying the 14-year legal fight with Texaco was threatening the continued operation of one of the most important natural gas pipeline hubs in the country. The family could agree to sell the land, the letter said, or be forced to do so.

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With $30b arms deal, U.S. bolsters Saudi ties

HONOLULU (NY Times) — Fortifying one of its crucial allies in the Persian Gulf, the Obama administration announced a major weapons deal with Saudi Arabia on Thursday, saying it had agreed to sell F-15 fighter jets valued at nearly $30 billion to the Royal Saudi Air Force. The agreement is part of a broader 10-year, $60 billion arms package for Saudi Arabia that Congress approved a year ago. But its timing is laden with significance, with tensions over Iran

mounting and the United States pulling its last soldiers out of Iraq. It could also indicate that the chill between the United States and Saudi Arabia has thawed since the two longtime allies clashed over how each handled the Arab Spring. The administration announced the sale during a week when Iranian officials threatened to close the strategically vital Straits of Hormuz in response to indications that the United States planned to impose sanctions on Iranian oil exports.

what has appeared to be a campaign by the country’s military rulers to rally support by playing to nationalist and antiAmerican sentiment here. “General prosecutor & central security stormed N.D.I. office in Cairo & Assiut,” an employee of the National Democratic Institute wrote in a text message from inside its offices. “We are confined here as they’re searching and clearing out office.”

North Korea declares Kim Jong-un supreme leader SEOUL, South Korea (NY Times)— North Korea publicly declared the young heir Kim Jong-un its supreme leader at a huge rally on Thursday in Pyongyang that culminated with his ascent to the top of the hermetic Communist nation after nearly two weeks of national mourning for his father, Kim Jong-il. A crowd of tens of thousands, most of them uniformed soldiers, packed the plaza — named after Kim’s grandfather, the North’s founding president, Kim Il-sung — and those gathered swore their allegiance to the dynastic transfer of power. The event, a memorial service for Kim Jong-il, who died on Dec. 17, capped 13 days of mourning and introduced the era of his son. “Respected Comrade Kim Jong-un is now supreme leader of our party, military and people,” said Kim Yong-nam, the president of the North Korean Parliament, who is considered the ceremonial head of state. “He inherits the ideology, leadership, courage and audacity of Comrade Kim Jong-il.”

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Wal-Mart’s actions may or may not be illegal, but they sure are immoral and unethical To the editor: The following letter is my response to Maggie Young’s letter in the “Berlin Daily Sun” on December 28, 2011. Maggie, you are right about the sharp decline in customer service and the lack of smiling faces at WalMart. The reason for this is that most of those people no longer work for Wal-Mart. The few who are left are in extreme fear of losing their jobs. And rightly so. What has happened is that a year or so ago, some of the geniuses high in the WalMart Corporation figured out a great way to increase their profits. They decided that they would get rid of all their long term employees, who were making a halfway decent wage and getting some benefits. Those folks would be replaced with part-time help willing to work for minimum wages with no benefits. Wal-Mart Corporation figured that the unemployment rate in the Berlin-Gorham area was high enough so that they would be able to find enough desperate people willing to work for next to nothing to fill those part-time positions. Until a couple years ago, the Gorham Wal-Mart had a senior management who cared about the local people and wanted to be a contributing part of the local communities. Those senior management people were replaced by some of the corporation’s hatchet people. Their job was to slash the payroll and get rid of the

employee’s benefits. Maggie, you knew those loyal folks who were skilled in customer relations, knew the products, the departments, and how to help and sell those products to their customers, and showed that they loved their jobs and enjoyed their work. Most of them did not resign. They were fired. The senior management decided to look for the slightest reason to discipline those folks and then punish them severely. Sometimes they were fired on the spot. Other times, the punished employee would be told to write a 500 word essay on why they should be allowed to keep their job. Then if the employee were willing to suffer that humiliation, management would invent another reason to discipline that person and at that point fire them. This they did with great enjoyment to people who had worked in the Gorham store for 12 to 14 years and were just short of qualifying for the retirement plan that Wal-Mart had promised for 15 or more years of service. A few of those people are still left, but if they don’t quit, Wal-Mart will soon fire them. Wal-Mart’s actions may or may not be illegal, but they sure are immoral and unethical. I feel terrible for the suffering Wal-Mart has cause their most loyal, hardworking and knowledgeable employees. With that in mind, I’ve decided to support and do as much of my busi see WAL-MART page 5

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It’s that time of year again. You know what I mean. It’s that time of year when many of us engage in that exercise in wishful thinking that we call Making New Year’s Resolutions. For most of us, however, that exercise in wishful thinking will quickly turn out to be little more than an exercise in futility. Only the most strong-willed among us will see their resolutions survive beyond the first week of the New Year. Am I right, or am I right? Come on. Be honest now. Still, we will keep on making those resolutions because we all want to believe that we can change our years of bad habits into a future of good ones. And, to be sure, there are those of us who will actually be able to do so. But for most of us, it will be another year of “Well, I tried. My intentions were good.” Well, we all know where the Road of Good Intentions is said to lead. But, since I’m probably headed in that direction anyway, I may as well make a few more resolutions of Good Intentions. How about you? Losing a few unwanted pounds is usually around the top of most Resolutioners’ lists. Most of us would like to look a bit trimmer than we do. But to lose weight requires an enormous amount of self-discipline. We must ingest fewer calories that we expend. And we need to become far more active than most of us are. This is not an impossible resolution to keep, but . . . well, good luck to those of us who have resolved to give it one more try. A personal resolution is to learn another language. As with other resolutions, I have tried this one in the past, but I have never been able to master another language to the degree that I am able to carry on even a simple conversation in it. As a trained classical singer, I can sing in Italian, French, German, Latin, and Spanish, as well as English, but I cannot converse in any of them. This one is a very serious one with me. As I travel around the world, I find that so many people in other nations are able to speak at

least one other language in addition to their own, and usually do so quite fluently. And many of them speak and make use of our language far better than many of us do. As a nation, we are so far behind others in this regard. I find my own seeming inability to master another language embarrassing. So put this resolution near the top of my list. Before this coming year is over, I want to be able to at least be able to carry on a simple conversation in another language. Putting my time at the computer and in front of the television set to far better use than I do is another of my must do resolutions. While I think that I do a pretty fair job of this, I am aware that I must do even better, especially when it comes to time spent in front of the television set. Fortunately, this is becoming easier and easier to do, as few of the programs being offered these days are really worth one’s time. The end of 2012 will find me putting a check mark by this one, I think. I hope. Most of my other resolutions have to do with my work or my other interests in life. Resolutions have been made regarding my writing, photography, singing, acting, and traveling. While some degree of success has been achieved in all of these, there is always more to learn and do. I resolve to do just that. I must not forget to try to become a better person than I am. This is the most important of all. Do I try to treat others as I would like to be treated myself? Do I live a life that seeks always to learn, and to make changes in my thinking as necessary? Do I speak good words, think good thoughts, and do good deeds? For these are the things that most matter in life, I think. So there you have my list of resolutions for 2012. If any of you would be interested in sharing your thoughts with me, I would be most interested in knowing about them. To all, the most satisfying and richly rewarding of New Years.

Guest Column

By Mayor Paul Grenier

Mayor’s Report It’s already the end of a very busy year. As I look back, what a successful year it turned out to be. There is an atmosphere here in the Berlin area that finally things are going our way. Gorham Paper and Tissue, Burgess Biopower and finally funding for the opening of the Federal Correctional Institute here in Berlin has completely set in motion the redevelopment of our economy. There will still be some pain ahead however, as we transition. There will obviously be some specialized training needs for some folks, but finally, there are reasons to stay in Berlin if you are fresh out of school. Then there are still the issues with some of our major employers who have been cornerstones in our community for decades. I remain hopeful that as these important businesses exit bankruptcy, the health and welfare of the employees

are the utmost primary concern. One person who I rarely mention in my reports is the performance of City Manager Pat McQueen. Many of the successes we currently are experiencing is the result of his behind the scenes work. Pat conducts himself with the highest ethical and moral standards I’ve ever witnessed. He understands Berlin, knows the seriousness of the issues we face, and is always the first to suggest solutions. Pat’s unassuming style will never make him a favorite of the press, but I compare his attention to detail and patience to that of a Swiss watchmaker. The Berlin Public School system will kick off the budget process in early January. It is important that I mention how impressive our Board of Education handles the enormous see REPORT page 5

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tion go to woodypines.com Jimmy Lehoux, a native of Manchester, NH, will be opening the concert with guitarist Scott Gibbs. Lehoux has won numerous accolades in the country music world, including New Hampshire Country Music Association’s Youth Male Vocalist of the Year. In his recent Nashville released CD, “Thirteen’, Jimmy stretches the limits of country music to create a very distinct but very traditional sound. The CD has already been hailed as “track after track of great songs from a singer at the top of his game and comfortable in his own skin.” For more information go to jimmylehoux.net Stella Blue Woods, daughter of ARTIFACT from page one

Laurier ‘Loggie’ Lamontagne. “This is a walk back in time,” said Grenier. There’s a lot of stuff here I fully remember. It’s incredible.” On the second floor is the genealogy center. Morneau told Burton the center has the largest library of genealogical material north of Manchester. It also holds a complete set of Brown Company Bulletins and the only known existing set of plans for the Aziscohos Dam on the Magalloway River. Morneau noted that Brown Company was one of four companies involved in building the dam back in the log-driving WAL-MART from page 4

ness as possible with the smaller, locally owned businesses run by folks who care about their employees and who care about the people in our community. While I expected to pay a little more for some of their products, I’ve often been pleasantly surprised with even lower prices than Wal-Mart. REPORT from page 4

challenges they constantly face. They have supported the efforts of Superintendent Corrine Cascadden and Business Manager Bryan Lamirande to streamline operations. They are tackling waste and duplication with a vengeance. They are finding new ways to accomplish important tasks smarter and more efficiently so that precious resources can be directed to where they truly belong. For some, it’s difficult to get used to, but job preservation depends on the Board’s success. Look for another increase in Berlin’s share of county taxes. Even though the county commissioners have developed essentially a flat expenditure budget from last year, the state keeps downshifting costs. In fact, our nursing home Medicaid reimbursement rates have been lowered almost five percent across the board. In addition, the state’s regulations on nursing home operations are choking every license operation. When I walk the halls of both Coos County long term elder care facilities, however, I remain committed to the residents’ quality of care. These folks have earned the right to live out the remainder of their lives in a proud and dignified manner. When

Andrew (WMRHS ‘94) and Andrea Woods, was diagnosed with cancer in September of 2011. The family moved to Seattle Washington for eight months of treatments and had to shutter their home and business in Bozeman, Montana, while taking care of their daughter. Tickets are $25 with all proceeds going to Stella Blue Woods and her family to help with expenses during her fight against cancer. Tickets may be purchased at the White Mountain Cafe on Main Street in Gorham or by calling Adele and Tom Woods (grandparents of Stella Blue) at 586-7734 or 723-5540. For more information about Stella Blue please go to her website at www.caringbridge.org/visit/stellabluewoods. days. The officials were clearly impressed by the tour. “This is very nice,” said Burton. “I will be following up with a few items of interest on the political side,” he promised. “It’s a wonderful experience,” said Gallus. “Incredible,” said Makaitis. “What a rich repository of beautiful artifacts and history of Berlin.” The Moffett House and Genealogy Center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from noon to 4 p.m. More information is available at its website, berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org. Maggie, if you want friendly, knowledgeable people, who enjoy providing good customer service, please join me with your support of locally owned businesses. They have shown that they really do care about their employees, their customers, and our community. Ted Miller Gorham, NH the state legislature walks away from their responsibility, the burden is pushed onto all of the county’s taxpayers. On January 10 voters will go to the polls to vote in the presidential primary elections. Also, there will be a separate ballot question asking if you favor the city’s redistricting plan. Even though it’s not perfect, I ask all of you to vote “YES” to the question. We will be developing this spring a method of having multiple voting precincts in the city, much the same way we do it now. This process was arduously difficult to develop and the City Council looked at every option on the table. This process won’t change the “one man one vote” mandate, and unlike years past when Berlin was truly divided into separate ethnic neighborhoods, having a group of councilors elected at large makes them accountable to the entire city. Finally, Berlin High School’s winter athletic teams are in full swing. Berlin is fielding great teams in all gender sports. Let’s make a night out and come see our young adults as they represent our proud community. Happy New Year to all! Mayor Paul Grenier

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Entertainment at the Town & Country Inn & Resort • 466-3315 Bucky Lewis Comedy Show • Friday, Dec. 30th - 8PM

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Roger G. Labbe

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BERLIN, NH -- Roger G. Labbe, 51, of Berlin, NH, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. He was born in Berlin on February 27, 1960, the son of Richard and Doris (Lacasse) Labbe and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1978 and was employed by Pinetree Power for 23 years. Roger’s joy in life was going to his camp on Umbagog with his family and his dog, Bandit. Members of the family include his wife Marilyn (Brennon) Labbe of Berlin; his son, Erik Labbe of

Berlin; his daughter, Stefanie Labbe of Berlin; his mother, Doris Labbe of Berlin; his sister-in-law, Louise Routhier-Labbe of Milan; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Richard, and his brother, Raymond. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin, on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 from 9 to 11 a.m. Services will follow in the funeral home at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be make to the American Heart Association. To sign the on-line guest book, please visit www.bryantfuneral.net.

Students from Groveton High School and Groveton Middle School were recognized by teachers on Thursday, Nov. 17, for their dedication and commitment to school. The students each received a “Student of the Season” certificate and were then treated to a homemade lunch catered by Ellen Torrey on Friday, November 18. They are: first row, Dakotah Guerin, Christina Asher, McKayla Haverstick, Nicole Cote, Shannon Cote; second row, Cody Charron, Danielle Bilodeau Cassady Brown; third row, Chyanne McKearney, Taylor Marshall, Marrie Rachlen, Kailene Laundry; back row, Kayla Collins, Paige Benoit, Keith Baker, Dana King.

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BALSAMS from page one

Meanwhile, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, which beat out Northern Pass for the Balsams’ land, is raising the money to cover the $850,000 it offered the land’s owners for conservation rights on the land and rights to a separate utility easement. The group has until Jan. 15 to come up with the money. Jack Savage, spokesman for the forest society, said donors have sent in $250,000, nearly half of it over the weekend after news accounts of Northern Pass increasing its bid for the Balsams property. Late last week, Northern Pass told the Balsams land owners it would pay nearly $3 million for those property rights “in the event” that the deal with the forest society fell through. It’s been 15 months since Northeast Utilities and Hydro-Quebec announced Northern Pass, their $1.2 billion project to bring hydropower to New England. Most of the proposed 180 miles of high-voltage transmission lines will run along the existing power line clearing owned by Public Service of New Hampshire. But the company needs to buy land for the northernmost 40 miles of line, and that’s where it’s having trouble. Fierce public opposition prompted Northern Pass to scrap an initial northern route earlier this year. Company officials said they’d have a new route in place by June but didn’t. Now they say they’ll unveil the latest route in the first few months of 2012. While residents in the North Country, where the project is most controversial, have led relentless opposition, Northern Pass officials are finding people willing to sell their land. Some are out-of-towners like James Phillips of Germany and Jeffery Ford of Kentucky. They sold the company land in Stewartstown and Clarksville, respectively. Ford sold 91 acres for $275,000, according to property deed records. Phillips was paid $60,000 but his deed did not specify the size of the lot. A Virginia woman sold 85 acres in Clarksville held by a trust she oversees for $525,000. Another trust with out-oftown trustees sold 22 acres for $99,000, according to deed records. But some sellers are local. A Bethlehem couple sold nearly 50 acres in Stewartstown for $90,000. A Lancaster

man who runs a real estate company sold an undisclosed amount of land in Clarksville for $580,000. Rosaire Marquis, who lives in Vermont, sold 109 acres in Colebrook to Northern Pass for $125,000. Marquis said last night he regrets he didn’t demand more. Marquis said Northern Pass officials approached him three or four times about selling his land before he agreed. “I didn’t know what other pieces were selling for,” Marquis said last night. “I should have asked for more.” Marquis hasn’t thought much about the hydropower project. “It doesn’t bother me too much because I’m far away,” he said. “I do what I want with my land.” Northern Pass bought those properties though a subsidiary called Renewable Properties. Prior to that, the company was buying land under the name Properties Inc. Last month, Northern Pass introduced a new subsidiary called 07.25 LLC. The name appears to reference the July 2011 date the company was created. That subsidiary bought two properties in November, both from locals, according to property records. One man, who could not be reached, sold Stewartstown land he bought in 1971 for $210,000. The deed did not say how big the parcel was. And a pair of sisters-in-law sold 50 acres to 07.25 in Stewartstown for $156,000. One of the women, Pauline Lemieux, said yesterday the company approached them about selling. Their husbands bought the parcel years ago, and the couples enjoyed staying there in a camp on the property. But both women are over 75 now, Lemieux said, and they felt it was time to sell. “We may not feel elderly, but we are and that’s a fact,” Lemieux said. She also believes Northern Pass is a “done deal” that will happen whether she agrees to sell or not. She said company officials never threatened to take their land by eminent domain, but she feared they would if they had to. The women didn’t need the money, Lemieux said. But they felt they should dispose of the land before they died. “We did a lot of soul searching of ‘Should we? or shouldn’t we?’,” Lemieux said. “I’m not in favor of (Northern Pass) but I think it’s going to go through no matter what.”

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What a view!

Snow tubers enjoy clear views while getting ready to slide down the hill at Cranmore Mountain Thursday. King Pine ski area and Great Glen Trails also offer snow tubing. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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Or join us in the Pub at 9PM for Dancing to DJ Cooper Fox • Only $10 per person includes Champage Toast, and favors at Midnight, PLUS our pizza buffet

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Search on Mt. Washington leads to a happy ending MOUNT WASHINGTON -After over 50 hours without any contact, the family of an Ohio man was relieved to learn that he was found alive and well on a hiking trail on Mt. Washington. David Deubner, 67, of Mont Pelier, Ohio, had last spoken with family and friends on the morning of Tuesday, December 27, prior to starting a solo multi-day hike on Mt. Washington. After not hearing from Mr. Deubner for over two days, and knowing that it was not characteristic of him to not check in, Mr. Deubner’s girlfriend made a call for help. Officials from New Hampshire Fish and Game were notified of the missing person report during the late morning of December 29. After conducting phone interviews with Mr. Deubner’s girlfriend, daughter and ex-wife, as well as taking into account the recent weather changes, it was decided that a search should begin for the purpose of confirming Mr. Deubner’s well-being. New Hampshire Fish and Game reached out to members of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue Team, US Forest Service Snow Rangers, and Mt. Washington State Park to assemble searchers capable of performing well in

harsh environmental conditions. Searchers began to cover areas on the Pinkham Notch Side of Mt. Washington, beginning at about 1:30 p.m. At approximately 3 p.m., volunteers from the Appalachian Mountain Club located Deubner alive and well on the Old Jackson Road hiking trail approximately a half mile from the Auto Road. Deubner, who was very well prepared, was in the process of hiking back to the Pinkham Notch Visitor’s Center, unaware that he was the subject of a search. During a subsequent interview, Deubner explained that he had turned his cell phone off as a safety measure, ensuring that his battery would not go dead in case he needed to make an emergency call. Conservation Officer Matt Holmes was able to relay this information to Deubner’s relatives, who were relieved and expressed gratitude for the effort put forth by the searchers. “Mt. Washington’s unforgiving and constantly variable weather conditions were a mitigating factor in the decision to search today” said Officer Holmes. “We knew from speaking with snow rangers and staff from Mt. Washington State Park that during the given time frame, Deubner would have been subject to over an inch of rain.

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ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER VIEWS.. year rnd living, over 1/2 ac next to Pontook. 6rms, 3 bdrooms, fireplace,perfect location. $134,900 (1533) Dummer

DEAL TIME super value ..neat 2 family.. many updates,both units 5 spacious rooms, large rear yard, great location. ONLY $76,500 (1531) Gorham

DUPLEX.. great two family or investment property... each unit offers 2 bedrooms.. move in condition, hardwood flrs. updates $56,600 (1547) Berlin

AWESOME HOME. Fully renovated, new kitchen, new bathrm, wood flrs, new windows, electrical, & boiler too. 6 rms, 3 bdrms $89,900 (1511) Berlin.

3 GARAGES.. beautiful classic home, 6 rms, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, spacious living and in-law apt, many updates, nice lot a must see. $85,000 (1423) Berlin

A SHOWCASE HOME.. gorgeous woodwork... elevator to second floor, 7 rms, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, garage, prime residential area. $129,900 (1473) Berlin

HIGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY.. almost heats with candle. Custom design 11 rms, 20 acs, may be most energy efficent home in cnty, a dream home. Best location $395,000 (1368) Shelburne

MOUNTAIN VIEWS.. 6 rooms, large rear yard... many updates.. a neat ranch, with large basement work area. $88,500(1440) Berlin

HEAVEN.. just the perfect location and home, 7 rooms, 2 baths, 1.37 acre lot in a nice private location, brick fireplace living room, large deck, like new living. $179,900 (1456) Berlin

GORGEOUS HOME... prime residential neighborhood.. 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, new kitchen, bath and laundry room, boiler and roof almost new, deck and large yard. $98,500 (1438) Berlin

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Berlin police log

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Thursday, Dec. 22 10:56 a.m. A Cates Hill resident fell victim to a Christmas “Grinch.” A burglary was reported by a homeowner on Cates Hill Road. All of the Christmas presents that had been under the tree were taken sometime during daylight hours Thursday morning. The incident is under investigation. 3:46 p.m. Scott Fortier, 31, of Berlin, was arrested on an electronic bench warrant and charged with criminal mischief. He was released on $500 personal recognizance bail. 5:15 p.m. A caller on Mason Street reported a possible case of fraud. 5:55 p.m. A caller on Forbush Avenue reported receiving a phone call from an unknown person

who threatened to kill him. 11:09 p.m. A caller on Main Street reported three teens attempting to enter a garage. Friday, Dec. 23 1:54 a.m. Two rollovers were reported on Route 16 in Milan near Milan Lumber. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were towed. 10:46 a.m. A caller on Milan Road reported a prowler wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt lurking outside their home and looking in the windows. 12:52 p.m. A caller on Howard Street reported a man in a grey hooded sweatshirt standing outside the front door but not knocking. 3:01 p.m. A caller on Second Avenue reported that his girlfriend’s teenage son had assaulted

him. 5:18 p.m. Icy road conditions caused a vehicle to strike a guardrail on Glen Avenue. No injuries were reported. 5:31 p.m. A car struck a wall on Western Avenue. No injuries were reported. 7:18 p.m. A vehicle struck the guardrail on Glen Avenue. No injuries were reported. Saturday, Dec. 24 11:21 a.m. A vehicle struck a wall on Sixth Avenue. No injuries were reported but the driver was transported to AVH for evaluation. The vehicle was towed. 5:01 p.m. A caller on Arthur Street reported a fight between juvenile siblings involving a knife. Sunday, Dec. 25 10:27 a.m. A caller reported a hole in a picture window of a vacant home on Pershing Avenue. 4:04 p.m. An elderly man at Brookside Park Apartments was assaulted outside his home. Police received a report that the man had been knocked down and sustained an injury to his head. He received medical attention. Monday, Dec. 26 9:26 a.m. A truck on Western Avenue was egged overnight. 11:31 a.m. A vehicle struck a parked car near the intersection of Carroll and Grafton Streets. No injuries were reported. 5:09 p.m. A vehicle struck a building on Glen Avenue. The porch of the building sustained damage and no injuries were reported. Tuesday, Dec. 27 9:01 a.m. A broken window was reported at the AVH storage building on Bridge Street. 9:43 a.m. A rear-end collision was reported on Pleasant Street. One driver complained of back pain but declined medical attention. 7:34 p.m. Chad Blais, 38, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with simple assault and theft. He was released on $1,500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in Coos Circuit Court-District Division, on Jan. 31. Wednesday, Dec. 28 1:53 p.m. A vehicle struck a parked car on Westcott Street. No injuries were reported. Thursday, Dec. 29 11:07 a.m. Ron’s Variety reported receiving counterfeit $10 bills. Police received multiple calls over the past week from residents checking on two men in unmarked pickup trucks who claimed to work for Asplundh. Police checked on the pair and they are employed by Asplundh and in the area to clear trees from PSNH power lines. The men, who are driving a black truck with NH plates, and a blue truck with Vermont plates, have been spotted in multiple neighborhoods surveying the lines and asking for permission to cut trees that may be encroaching on the lines. Police said it is important to note that the two men are only asking to cut or trim trees on behalf of PSNH. They are not offering private work or asking for payment. If anyone encounters a situation where this is not the case, they should contact authorities and check the credentials of the people they are dealing with.

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Warm hearts are warming hands

BERLIN -- Coos County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Tri-County CAP, is in its seventeenth year of providing mittens, hats and slippers that are lovingly created by volunteer knitters for the Annual Coos County Family Health Services Mitten Tree. Children in need may select mittens from a “Mitten Tree,” a Christmas tree decorated with mittens in different colors and sizes at the CCFHS 54 Willow Street Office in Berlin. Mittens are also made available at the 133 Pleasant Street Office. “It is a real joy for the staff to witness the excitement of the children as they look through the array of mittens and hats. There is nothing like a new pair of mittens to warm their hands and hearts. There is a need throughout the county that would not be met if it weren’t for the CAP Home Knitters Program,” said Adele Woods, CCFHS chief executive officer. In addition homemade and donated items are given to clients of the CCFHS RESPONSE to Sexual and Domestic Violence Program and new babies born to the Family Health Pre-natal Program. RSVP Knitters, who are age 55 and over, make mittens and many other handmade items in their homes using donated yarn and materials. RSVP Volunteer Carole Hockmeyer coordinates the program in the Berlin area. Connie Ouellette tends to the Pittsburg area. These coordinators keep the knitters stocked with donated yarn; they pick up completed items, and store items for distribution when cold weather strikes the North County. There are currently 32 knitters in Coos County volunteering for the CAP Home Knitters Program. Anyone age 55 and over, who is interested in volunteer opportunities in Coos County, may call Kathryn McKenna, program director or Nancy Malone, RSVP coordinator at 752-4103 or 1-800552-4617 ext. 40.

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DAILY CROSSWORD TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

by Lynn Johnston by Scott Adams

DILBERT

By Holiday Mathis what you set out to accomplish. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Think ahead as much as possible. It will save you energy. Having to react to things in the spur of the moment will be more stressful than knowing what you’re going to do beforehand. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s the perfect day to get away from the habits that usually serve you so well. Shaking things up reminds you of who you really are at the core. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Not only do you have the ability and desire to make something happen, but you have other intangible qualities that, when seen by the right people, will cause doors to fly open and opportunities to fly forth. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll rely on your own curious mix of charm and timing. You’ll enter circles and interact for just the amount of time it takes to make a connection. Then you’ll leave while the going is good. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You can change what’s going on between people in your family just by choosing new reactions. Your loved ones will respond to you, especially when you are acting in unexpected ways. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 30). You’ll be part of a winning group this year. January brings a run of good luck that seems almost too easy, but the truth is that you’ve been working your whole life for it. You’ll embark on a mission in February. In March, celebrate your relationship with someone who shares your cherished values. Invest in June. Aquarius and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 44, 8, 32, 39 and 18.

Get Fuzzy

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll take the role of “guardian” quite seriously, and you’ll start by guarding your own time and monitoring your own behavior. You realize that you can’t change something if you can’t account for it in the first place. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your environment will make a difference in how you feel. Place pictures of your supporters and those you admire where you’ll see them often. The right images around you will help you to work hard and be successful. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Each person has their own unique emotional makeup, so feelings may be more or less mutual, but not exactly. You’ll connect in a way that feels right to you, and so will the other person. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You know that you have the courage and the power to accomplish your goal. The question is: Do you have the stamina? Will you keep going even after it’s not as fun, glamorous or new? Today you prove that you will. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll see the first signs that someone is attracted to you, and you’ll enjoy the attention to the extent that it’s appropriate for your life. You’ll take everyone’s feelings into account. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It will be easier for you to achieve at the level of your high standards when those around you, especially your nearest and dearest, have high standards, as well. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There will be many distractions, but ultimately, you control your focus. Be strong and centered on the mission. It’s all that matters. Do what is necessary to finish

by Darby Conley

HOROSCOPE

by Chad Carpenter

Solution and tips at www.sudoku.com

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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 thru 9.

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Monday, January 2 Social Club: Card party, 1 p.m., St. Anne’s lower hall, School St., Berlin Tuesday, January 3 AVH Diabetes Education Meeting: 6:30 p.m., AVH lecture room. Howard S. Mudd, III, CRNA, Nurse Anesthetist, North Woods Anesthesia Services, PA, AVH Surgical Associates, will speak on “Living with Diabetes: A Personal View” All are welcome to attend this free offering. Refreshments will be served. FMI, call 326-5631. Milan School Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Milan Village School Library. Thursday, January 5 Free Blood Pressure Clinic: Walmart, from 1-3 p.m. All welcome. Sponsored by the nursing services from city of Berlin Health Department. Monday, January 9 Golden Age Card Party: 1 p.m., Senior Meals site, Sullivan St., Berlin. Monday, January 16 Ladies of St. Anne: Card party, 1 p.m. St. Anne’s lower hall, School St., Berlin.

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Friday Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 7521272. 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: 10am-6pm, 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 3265870. Serenity Steps Peer Support Center: 567 Main St. Berlin, Providing peer support services to local area residents challenged by emotional or mental difficulties. Open Monday through Wednesday 11-4; Thursday and Friday 11-7 p.m. FMI 752-8111. 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 7521927 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 752-3504. Monday Senior Meals: 12 noon every Monday, Family Resource Center, Main St., Gorham. Suggested donation $3, under 60, $6. Call 752-2545 to reserve,

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For Rent by Abigail Van Buren

DESPERATE DAUGHTER WANTS TO BREAK FREE OF NEEDY MOM

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 25-year-old woman with no future. I am the youngest of three daughters. My parents are divorced and my sisters are both married. Mom has no income of her own, so it’s mainly me. I have come to realize that I’ll never be able to have an apartment of my own or fully live my life because of her. She’s controlling and always finds a way to make me feel guilty about going out or enjoying myself. I have never had a relationship because she has always found a way of sabotaging any relationship I’m in. I think she’s bipolar, but she doesn’t believe in medication or that it’s even real. I feel as if I’m being forced to take care of her, and when I finally have a chance to have a real life, it will be too late. I have discussed this with my sisters, but they haven’t helped. I’m very depressed and don’t know what to do. If I bring this up with Mom, she gets angry and won’t talk to me for days. Please help me find a way out. -- TRAPPED IN CHICAGO DEAR TRAPPED: Your umbilical cord was supposed to have been severed 25 years ago, at birth. You are an adult individual who deserves happiness and freedom from this attachment to your mother. She may not believe in doctors and therapists -- and that’s her privilege as long as she’s not a danger to herself and others. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t talk with a mental health professional about this unhealthy situation. Your sisters haven’t helped you because they have their freedom and don’t want to share the responsibility you have been carrying alone. And your mother doesn’t want to let go of you because if she does, she’ll have to assume responsibil-

ity for herself. Please act now. Your escape hatch is the door to a therapist’s office. You deserve a life, so go there and get one. DEAR ABBY: I recently found out that my boyfriend of three years -- the only man I have ever been with -- cheated on me with a woman I thought was a good friend. I love him and have decided to take him back and fight for what we had. He assured me that he wants to be only with me, that what he did was “stupid” and he has learned his lesson. Abby, although I have forgiven him, I can’t bring myself to forgive HER. I have never been someone who holds a grudge, but I have so much hate for her that it scares me. I did get professional help, but it didn’t work. I don’t want to be like this. This is not who I am. I’m worried about how I might react when I see her. I can’t avoid her since we work in the same industry. Why can I forgive him but not her? -- MOVING FORWARD IN TEXAS DEAR MOVING FORWARD: Probably because having invested three years in the “only man you have ever been with,” you don’t want it to have been for nothing -- so you’re directing the anger you still feel toward HIM at the woman you would like to imagine seduced him. (Remember, it takes two to tango.) Also, you may still regard her as a threat. While you may have forgiven your boyfriend, do not forget what happened. A man who cheats and blames it on “stupidity” may do it again with someone else. You need to understand why he did what he did. Is he someone who lives only in the moment? Did he not consider how it would affect you? Is he capable of fidelity in the long run? From my perspective, you need answers to these questions because you may only now be getting to know who he really is.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at: Dear Abby, c/o The Conway Daily Sun, PO Box 1940, North Conway, NH 03860

Doonesbury

by Gary Trudeau

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

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

Autos

For Rent

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

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

2 & 3 bedrooms, heat, h/w, WD hookups, off street parking, Robert Reed, HUD accepted, 752-2607, 723-4161.

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter

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

Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373 PUPPIES small mixed breed. See website for more details: www.mainelypuppies.com (207)539-1520. TWO Himalayan kittens, ready in Feb. Shelty pups to come, call on price 636-1349.

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

Autos

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

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

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

1ST floor 315 High, 4 rooms, heat, h/w, w/d connection, closed porch, Mountian View, non-smoker $675 monthly (603)752-5633. BERLIN 1st floor 2 bdrm & 3rd floor 2 bdrm heated. Call 978-609-4010.

BERLIN apartments available. 1 bedroom units $450-$550/mo. heat included, some include h/w, 2 bedroom $600/mo. heat, h/w included. No smokers. Off-street parking. Call/ text (603)723-7015.

2 Bedroom Town House Apartments Newly Renovated

Redgate Village Apartments Family Housing On-Site laundry 24 hour maintenance Federally subsidized - must meet income guidelines **SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES ACCEPTED** Please contact Foxfire Property Management for an application at (603)228-2151 ext. 302 or (TDD) 800-545-1833 ext. 102

www.foxfirenh.com

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

HOUSE: Nay Pond, 2/3 bedroom home, 2 full bathrooms, open kitchen concept, all appliances, hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, huge sun room, boat dock and more, $2000/mo. call 723-2828 or 752-6826.

BERLIN- Spacious 2 bedroom 1st floor of duplex; heat, hw, w/d hookups; yard & garage; stove & frig incl., no pets; $675 + sec dep. 603-560-3481.

Large 2 bedroom, $500 at 331 Pleasant St., no dogs allowed, call Rich 326-3499.

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

Animals

GORHAM: 2 bdrm $650/mo. Heat & hot water, no pets (978)726-6081.

BERLIN Houses available immediately. 131 Jolbert St. 3/4 br, 1.5 bath, yard, garage. $775/mo. No utilities included. 252 Wight St. 2 BR, 1 bath. Yard, garage $675/mo. No utilities included. Call/ text (603)723-7015.

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

FEMALE American Bull Dog, 12 weeks of age. Has 1st shots, looking for good home. $200/obo. Call (603)915-0226.

GORHAM: 13 Exchange St, (white bldg w/ black trim) 2 br, first floor, fridge & stove, h/ hw, w/d hookup, w/ shed, parking spaces, no pets. Sec. dep. Call: 466-3378 (8am-4pm, M-F or leave a message).

GORHAM: 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.

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

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.

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

BERLIN 6 room house, not heated. No pets/ no smoking. Security deposit, references (603)752-3004.

Berlin: 2 bedroom 1st floor. Heat & hot water. $625/mo. Security deposit & references required. (603)449-2230.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858

For Rent GORHAM first floor two bedroom. Bell St. $650/mo. heat included. Yard, stove/ fridge, w/d connection. No smokers. Call/ text (603)723-7015.

COMPLETELY renovated 3 bedroom & 1 bedroom apartments. Call H&R Block, great landlord (603)752-2372. COTTAGE: 3 bedroom, one bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, FMI $750/mo. call 723-2828, 752-6826. FOUR Rooms, furnished or un furnished, enclosed porch, shed, garage, heat, h/w, w/d hookups, no pets, no smoking, w/ security deposit call 449-6776 GORHAM downtown 2 bdrm house. Walk to schools, stores, restaurants. $825/mo. plus utilities. (603)915-6349.

For Sale AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”. BEDROOM-SOLID Cherrywood Sleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chest, night stand. New! Cost $2,200 sell $895. 235-1773 CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. 833-8278 PUPPIES, gifts, automobiles, windows and assorted merchandise, 603-348-5317, 24-7. SNOWBOARDS, Skis, snowshoes, helmets all sizes used. Burton, Forum, Nitro, Boots, Bindings- cheap. (603)356-5885. THREE weather master s/t 2 studded snow tires excellent thread, studs worn some 22560R16 $90 752-3566.

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.

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

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Mobile Homes

Snowmobiles

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.

2004 SKI-DOO Legend, GT800 Rotary SDI, like new, 2307 miles, asking $5000, 449-3488.

Wanted

NOTICE TO GORHAM RESIDENTS In observance of the Christmas Holiday and the New Year Holiday, the Public Works Department/Transfer Station will be closed Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd. There will be no trash or recycling collection. Collection will take place on your next regularly scheduled day. Happy Holidays!

Motorcycles THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 1st. Circuit – Probate Division – Lancaster 12/01/2011 thru 12/16/2011

BUY • SELL • T RADE www.motoworks.biz

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

APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES

Services BUYING JUNK CARS

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

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

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

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

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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. Moores, Christine Margaret, late of Berlin, NH. Robert A. Moores, 39 Spruce Street, Berlin, NH 03570. #314-2011-ET00278 Theberge, Judy M., late of Gorham, NH. Becky Lynn Theberge, 128 Success Road, Milan, NH 03588. #314-2011-ET00259 Dated: 12/19/2011 Terri L. Peterson, Clerk

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The Town of Gorham is now accepting bids on the following vehicle: 2000 Ford E450 – 21 Passenger Bus As seen – as is, Mileage: 125,272 Vehicle may be viewed at the Gorham Parks & Recreation Department, 39 Railroad Street. All bids must be sealed, clearly marked “2000 Ford E450 – Bus V26” and delivered to: Town Manager’s Office Gorham Town Hall 20 Park Street Gorham, NH 03581 Bids must be received no later than 5:00 pm Friday, January 13, 2012. The Town of Gorham reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF DUMMER

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

Holiday Center planning trip to Foxwood in Feb.

BERLIN -- The Holiday Center is planning a trip to Foxwoods on Sunday, February 5, and will be returning on Tuesday, February 7. The cost for this three-day, two night trip is $220 per person (double occupancy), and includes transportation, $20 slot play, two-night lodging at Great Cedar, two dinner buffets, one breakfast buffet and lots of fun. For more information call Deb at 7521413,or stop by The Holiday Center at 27 Green Square, Berlin, NH 03570.

Untimely death at the NH State Prison for Women

GOFFSTOWN -- The New Hampshire Department of Corrections announces that there was an untimely death of an inmate at the New Hampshire State Prison for Women in Goffstown. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on December 28, 2011, Corrections staff responded to a report of an inmate suffering a seizure in her room. The inmate became unresponsive. Medical staff attempted to resuscitate the inmate without success. She was transported to Catholic Medical Center in Manchester where she was pronounced dead. The deceased inmate is Kristin Kimberly Ruggiero, 36. She was convicted in Rockingham County Superior Court of multiple counts of falsifying physical evidence and is serving consecutive sentences of 3 ½ - 7 years in prison. She was admitted to the women’s prison on August 19, 2010. She would have been eligible for parole on January 7, 2018. The New Hampshire State Police and Department of Corrections Investigations Bureau are investigating the incident. The New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Dental hygiene for kids is Molar Express focus in 2012 LITTLETON — Building on its past successes, the Molar Express program of the North Country Health Consortium will concentrate its efforts in 2012 in its school-based dental hygiene program. During the last six years, Molar Express has provided over $600,000 in free care to over 6,000 adults and children in Coös and northern Grafton counties who would otherwise be unable to afford dental care. A majority of the care involved teeth cleanings, fluoride treatments and preventive plans for school children, which were administered by the program’s dental hygienist. “The time to start a lifelong practice of dental care is when our children are young,” said Nancy Frank, Executive Director of NCHC. “Regular cleanings are so important to good oral health. Molar Express brings the services of a hygienist right to the area’s schools so that children can receive the care they need without missing a day of school.” Since it’s inauguration in 2005, Molar Express has worked closely with the DentaQuest Institute in Westborough, MA, to identify key strategies that have helped the North Country-based program meet its goals of improving the oral health of uninsured and underinsured children through the dental hygienist program. “DentaQuest is highly regarded by the public health community,” said Frank. “They have a lot of evidencebased data that supports their recommendations that children who see a dental hygienist on a regular basis have better oral health and less tooth decay. Our goal in 2012 is to strengthen our dental hygiene program in schools to reach as many children as possible who would otherwise be unable to access regular dental care.” NCHC is a rural health network based in Littleton that collaborates with health and human service providers serving northern NH, including the region’s five hospitals. Learn more at nchcnh.org or call (603) 2593700.

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Mounties advance to finals with Pre-Hangover Race set for 68-41 victory over Groveton Saturday at Riverside Speedway BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GROVETON--Senior Curtis Arsenault scored 25 points and the Berlin defense held the usually potent Groveton offense to just 41 points, helping the Mountaineers to a convincing 68-41 victory over the Purple Eagles in the opening round of the Groveton Christmas tournament Wednesday. Groveton kept pace with Berlin in the first quarter trailing just 17-13 by the end of the period. Arsenault had 13 points for Berlin, while Groveton’s Terry Bedell three hoops and Nate Smith two buckets, did their best to keep Groveton close. The Mounties shared the ball between each other and pushed their lead to 34-23 by half time. Sam Aldrich five points, Arsenault and Zach Bacon four points each, were the key components to the Berlin offense. Groveton’s Sean Irving and Smith scored four points each for the home team. “Groveton went with a box and one on Jake which left the middle open for Curtis and Sam to attack,” said Berlin mentor Don Picard. “We did a nice job of moving the ball around and finding open cutters in the middle of the zone.” The Mountaineers put any thought of a potential second half come back by Groveton to sleep with a 21-7 run to lead 55-30 by the end of the third quarter. The Groveton faithful quickly headed for the exits to beat the traffic with the large crowd on hand. Arsenault had four more hoops and Aldrich another four points in the game clinching quarter. Smith had five of the Eagle’s seven points in the

third quarter. “The third quarter was key for us outscoring Groveton 21-7,” stated Picard. “Drouin did an excellent job of putting pressure on the ball and keeping his man in front of him. This allowed the rest of the defense to deny the passing lanes and we were able to get steals or deflections on a lot of passes.” The Berlin coaching staff utilized their bench for most of the fourth quarter. Youngsters Quinn Morrissette and Travis Lapointe got four points each to help raise the final score to 68-41. Smith had two more hoops before he retired for the evening. For the game, Groveton shot 19-53 from the floor, 1-6 from beyond the arc. Groveton went to the foul line just six times converting two shots. Smith had 17 markers for the Eagles. The Mounties were 29-68 from the floor and 1-7 from behind the three-point line. The Mounties were 9-14 from the free throw line. Arsenault 25, Aldrich 11, and Bacon nine, paced the Berlin offense. The Mounties leap to the finals to take on the Colebrook Mohawks on Thursday evening. The home town Eagles will battle local nemesis White Mountain Regional in the consolation game. BHS 17 17 21 13 68 GHS 13 10 07 11 41 Berlin (68)- Frenette, Giannos 3-0-6, Morrisette 2-0-4, Bacon 4-1-9, Lapointe 3-0-6, Drouin 2-1-5, Arsenault 11-2-25, Aldrich 3-5-11, Bellanceau 1-0-2. Groveton (41)- Helms 1-0-2, Irving 3-0-6, Burt 1-1-3, Guay 1-0-2, Monahan 1-0-3, Smith 8-1-17, Bedell 4-0-8.

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We think of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. Now all we have is memories and your pictures in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed, Betty and Bill

GROVETON — The countdown is on for the North Country’s biggest race of the winter. The Pre- Hangover 150 Enduro is on tap for Saturday Dec. 31, at 1 p.m. with a snow day of Sunday Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. Most of last years top ten competitors are expected to be on hand. Last years event was won by Jamie Heath in his number 91 car from Waterford, Maine, 2nd place was the N. Montpelier Vermont driver Donnie Yates, 3rd place was Ryan Avery from Campton, N.H., 4th was our own Dan Benoit from Lancaster, N.H., 5th Joel Hodgdon Craftsbury, Vermont, 6th Scott Corey Waterford, Vermont, 7th Shaun Stetson Sheffield, Vermont, 8th Mike St Germain Auborn , Maine, 9th Mai-

nard Bartlett Hardwick, Vermont and 10th spot was taken by Todd Derrinston from Bethlehem, N.H. This is a tough event and it will be interesting to see if any of last years top ten finishers will finish in the money again this year. The staff at Riverside Speedway hopes everyone has had a great Christmas and we will see you all at the Pre-Hangover 150 Enduro to usher in the new year. For rules, entry blanks or information call the Speedway at 603-636-2005 / 617-6972607 or go to www.riversidespeedway.org Riverside Speedway is located on Craggy Road just of Route 3 in Groveton, N.H.

Take a friend, make a hunter: Apprentice licenses available Jan. 1 CONCORD — Have you ever had a friend who you know would enjoy hunting if they only had a chance to try it? Or perhaps you’re a non-hunter who has always wanted to go along on a hunt to see what it’s all about. Now you can have your chance. A new law takes effect January 1, 2012, that allows people who are interested in trying hunting or bowhunting an opportunity to do so under the guidance of an experienced hunter without having to take a Hunter Education course first. It’s called the New Hampshire Apprentice Hunting License. Here’s how it works: * The licensed apprentice hunter is allowed to hunt only when accompanied by a properly licensed hunter who is 18 years of age or older. “Accompanied” means maintaining actual physical direction and control -- keeping the apprentice within sight and hearing at all times (without use of electronic devices). * The apprentice hunting license is

TOWN OF RANDOLPH Checklists supervisors will be in session on Tuesday, January 3rd. 2012, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Randolph Town Hall. This is the last day for supervisors to accept registrations. No additions or corrections shall be made after this session till the presidential primary on January 10, 2012. Mike Sewick, Angela Pfeffer, Denise Demers

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING

Coos County Family Health Services has applied for a federal loan under the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Program to purchase the medical Office at 2 Broadway Street in Gorham, NH that it currently leases. No change in use in anticipated. Comments from the public are welcome at an open meeting to be held at 5:00 pm, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 2 Broadway Street, Gorham, NH.

the same price as a regular resident or nonresident hunting license. It can be purchased only at N.H. Fish and Game headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, N.H., or by mail (visit http://www.wildnh.com/Licensing/ license_forms.htm). * You can purchase an Apprentice Hunting License only once in your lifetime. It is valid from the date of purchase through the end of the calendar year. * If you want to hunt in a future year, you must first complete a hunter education or bowhunter education course, then buy a regular New Hampshire hunting license. Register for Hunter Education at http://www.huntnh.com/ Hunting/hunter_ed.htm. “The Apprentice Hunting License is an exciting new opportunity for sharing the hunting experience,” said Steve Weber, Chief of the N.H. Fish and Game Wildlife Division. “Like our successful youth hunting program, in see LICENSES page 18

ATTENTION BERLIN RESIDENTS There will be no Garbage or Blue Box (recycle) collection on Monday January 2nd, 2012 which is a PWD New Years Day Holiday. All collections will be on Friday January 6th, 2012.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

TOWN OF SHELBURNE SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session on Tuesday January 3, 2012 between the hours of 7:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the Shelburne Town Hall for additions and corrections to the checklist. Hildreth Danforth, Robin Henne, Joyce Carlisle

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Groveton muscles their way past Lady Mountaineers, 55-30 BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GROVETON-Caroline Hall and McKenna Burke combined to score 30 points working hard on the inside and rebounding, and went on to defeat the Berlin girls’ basketball team 55-30 in the opening round of the Groveton Holiday Tournament in Groveton Wednesday night. The Purple Eagles full-court pressed their way to a 23-5 first quarter lead, capitalizing on some of the Mountaineer turnovers. Groveton owned the paint area and pounded the offensive boards. Burke eight points on three hoops and a pair of foul shots, and Hall with a pair of buckets and two free throws paced the Eagle offense. Freshman Jullian Williams came off the bench to get an old fashion three-point play for Berlin. Groveton got their lead to twenty points by half time at 37-17. Groveton’s Shauna Randall and Jenna Wheelock had five points each for the home team. Williams had a pair of hoops for the visiting Mountaineers. Play in the second half appeared to stabilize into longer offensive sets. Berlin’s ability not to turnover the basketball on offense and playing a tough 2-3 zone with an occassional man to man jump defense,

caused Groveton into a few more turnovers themselves. The Eagles outscored Berlin 18-13 in the second half to make the final score 55-30. Burke had eight points in the second half, with team mate Hall tossing in another six markers. Hannah Bunnell and youngster Mirriam Arsenault netted four points each for the Berlin girls. For the game, Burke led all scorers at eighteen points. Wheelock thirteen and Hall twelve, also reached double digits in scoring. The Lady Eagles hit on nineteen shots from the floor and went 16-25 from the foul line. Berlin’s Williams had eight points for the Lady Mountaineers. Berlin had eleven field goals from the floor and shot 8-16 from the free throw line. The victory pushed Groveton into the title match-up against White Mountains. The Berlin girls will take on Colebrook in the consolation contest. BHS 05 12 07 06 30 GHS 23 14 11 07 55 Berlin (30)- Demers 1-0-2, Couture, Bunnel 2-2-6, Hood 1-1-3, Holt 0-3-3, Lefebvre, O’Neil 1-0-2, Williams 3-2-8, Arsenault 3-0-6. Groveton (55)- Wheelock 4-5-13, Randall 4-0-9, Burke 6-6-18, Lesperance, Hall 4-4-12, Bedell, Rodgers 0-1-1, Donovan 1-0-2.

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CONCORD — The N.H. Fish and Game Department and local officials are getting reports of unsafe ice around the state. “Recent warm weather, rain and wind have made ice conditions unsafe in most parts of the state, although some small lakes and ponds are frozen over,” said Col. Martin Garabedian, Chief of N.H. Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Division. “Be patient and wait for solid ice. Before you go out on the ice, check the thickness for yourself.” As the temperatures continue to fall in coming weeks, and the ice begins to thicken, assess ice safety before you go out by using an ice chisel or auger to determine its thickness and condition. Continue to do this as you get further out on to the ice, because the thickness of the ice will not be uniform all over the waterbody. Though all ice is potentially dangerous, the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research & Engineering Laboratory in Hanover, N.H., offers a “rule of thumb” on ice thickness: There should be a minimum of six inches of hard ice before individual foot travel, and eight to ten inches of hard ice for snow machine or ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) travel. Keep in mind that it is possible for ice to be thick, but not strong, because of varying weather conditions. Weak ice is formed when warming trends break down ice, then the slushy surface re-freezes. Be especially careful of areas with current, such as inlets, outlets and spring holes, where the ice can be dangerously thin.

Tips for staying safe on the ice include: * Stay off the ice along the shoreline if it is cracked or squishy. Don’t go on the ice during thaws. * Watch out for thin, clear or honeycombed ice. Dark snow and ice may also indicate weak spots. * Small bodies of water tend to freeze thicker. Rivers and lakes are more prone to wind, currents and wave action that weaken ice. * Don’t gather in large groups or drive large vehicles onto the ice. * If you do break through the ice, don’t panic. Move or swim back to where you fell in, where you know the ice was solid. Lay both arms on the unbroken ice and kick hard. This will help lift your body onto the ice. A set of ice picks can aid you in a self-rescue (wear them around your neck or put them in an easily accessible pocket). Once out of the water, roll away from the hole until you reach solid ice. Ice safety is just as important for snowmobilers. Don’t assume a trail is safe just because it exists; ask about trail conditions at local snowmobile clubs or sporting goods shops before you go. To download a brochure from Fish and Game called “Safety on Ice - Tips for Anglers,” visit http:// www.wildnh.com/Fishing/Fishing_PDFs/Ice_ Safety_Brochure.pdf. More ice advice from CRREL: http://www.crrel. usace.army.mil/ierd/ice_safety/safety.html.

CONCORD -- The recent tragedy in Connecticut with the loss of three children and two adults to fire on Christmas day reminds us of how vulnerable we are in a fire. State Fire Marshal Bill Degnan and NH Association of Fire Chiefs President Corey Landry recommend taking the time to be alert to fire hazards in your home. Chief Landry encourages home owners to make

sure that combustible materials are kept at least 36 inches away from all heating devices and when cleaning out ashes from a fireplace or woodstove, place the ashes in a covered metal container that is set outside on dirt or concrete that is at least 36 inches away from buildings or combustible materials. Never set a bucket of ashes on a deck!

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On January 1, 2012 will make a year that Patty has been taken away from us. She was a love of a lifetime! Great mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. We are waiting for time to heal but it will take more time, because there is still a big void in our lives. Let us raise our glasses on New Year’s and toast to a beautiful, classy, woman who died too young! Thank you, The Morrissette Family WE DELIVER! 466-5573

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Farm and forests of Romania at AMC, January 4 PINKHAM NOTCH — Spend an evening with Romanian born Maria Spiotti as she takes you on an adventure around the farms and forests of rural Romania where she spent her summers as a child with her grandparents living a true farm to table rural country lifestyle. Located between the Danube and the mountains of Transylvania, you will find Oltenia, the breadbasket of Romanian agriculture. Here many of the farms have remained unchanged from modern day progress, with much of the work in fields being done by hand, horse and plow. The small agricultural villages are full of hardworking and warm people who raise crops and children with equal vigor and passion as they live a antiquated life that many of us can only imagine. On the edge of the farmland you will find Europe’s largest natural peony forest. Full of dense trees and lush vegetation that blooms with millions of vivid red wild peony flowers each May, this region is a favorite for TIPS from page 18

Fire Marshal Degnan stated heating fires are often the result of the improper use or maintenance of supplemental home heating appliances, such as wood stoves, coal stoves, and kerosene space heaters and are the leading cause of fire in New Hampshire. The use of these supplemental heating devices also increases the risk of dangerous accumulation of carbon monoxide in the home if not properly installed or maintained. Both Degnan and Landry advise

naturalists and hikers. Hunters, who are in search of wild boars and other forest creatures, also frequent this area each year. This program is part of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s annual International Dinner and Adventure Series. Dinners are offered every Wednesday night from January 4March 28, 2012 (excluding February 22). Each week features a unique menu carefully planned and prepared by our chefs. Dinners are four courses of delectable fare from fresh baked breads to dessert. Beverages are included. All menu items are prepared fresh in our kitchen. BYOB is welcome. After dinner, sit back & enjoy the evening program. Presentations from around the world will spark your curiosity for travel and adventure. Dinner is at 6 pm, the program follows dinner. All programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended. For more information or to make reservations call: 603that it is critical that every home has at least one smoke detector on each floor level and a carbon monoxide alarm. The best protection for your family is smoke detectors in combination with automatic residential fire sprinklers. You also need to know what to do when the alarm sounds which every family should develop and practice a home fire escape plan. For further information concerning home fire safety, contact your local fire department or the state fire marshal’s office.

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Stark Village School pays tribute to veterans STARK -- A packed multi-purpose room greeted Shelli Roberts, principal, recently hen she welcomed the gathering with a warm and heartfelt thank you to veterans. Kelly Jewell, primary grades teacher, read a moving poem entitled, “I am a Veteran”. The veterans were then treated to a rendition of “The Vowel Song” by the kindergarten holding “vowel cards”. The first, second and third graders entertained the audience with “Bye, Bye, Bully Song with dance move-

ments. They also sang “America” and recited a poem to letters spelling out United States. Fourth, fifth, and sixth grades recited the poems, “Our Flag”, “The Flag I Love”, and “Freedom’s Flag.” They also sang “Stars and Stripes and Eagles Fly”. The teachers joined in with “Proud to be an American” and all joined in for “The National Anthem”. At the end of the tribute, students were presented with pencils and National Guard Coins by Specialist Darrel Higgins.

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Resolve to donate to the Red Cross

The New Year is a time for making resolutions, and the American Red Cross is urging people to resolve to help someone by making a tax-deductible donation to the Red Cross before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Many people make charitable contributions at the end of the year as part of their holiday tradition, and the Red Cross depends on these donations to provide hope, help and compassion. Nationally, donations in December account for about 20 percent of all nondisaster contributions from the public to the Red Cross. “As 2011 draws to a close, we are asking everyone to remember those who need help and contribute to the Red Cross,” said Maria White, CEO for NH Red Cross. “This end-of-year generosity will allow us to help a disaster victim, a member of the military, a hospital patient, someone learning to swim.” The Red Cross is urging people to give something

that means something before the New Year, donating at www.redcross.org, giving by check or by phone. A Red Cross national poll found that 57 percent of those surveyed planned to donate to charity during the holiday season, and more than half of them (54 percent) plan to give at least $50. Hundreds of thousands of people needed help from the Red Cross in 2011, their lives forever changed by disasters like tornadoes, floods, wildfires and hurricanes in the U.S., and earthquakes and other disasters around the world. In the U.S., the Red Cross launched 137 domestic disaster relief operations in 46 states and territories to help people affected by fires, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes. In addition, major international disasters included the Japan earthquake and tsunami response and the continuing work following the 2010 Haiti earthquake. In addition, people can still go to the American Red Cross Holiday Gift Catalog and buy a symbolic gift.

These also are tax-deductible contributions to the overall Red Cross mission. The catalog include donations for items such as a military comfort kit filled with a phone card, robe, shower shoes, toiletries and an MP3 music gift card for those who have been wounded. Disaster-related items include blankets to wrap around a woman standing in her yard this winter after her house has burned to the ground; hot meals to make sure no one goes hungry when a disaster strikes; or a toothbrush, soap and other essential personal care supplies for a child sheltered from a storm. For those with global interests, the Holiday Gift Catalog contains a number of gifts to bring Red Cross services to people in crisis overseas. These include emergency water containers to help families collect and store clean water, tarps to provide temporary shelter and shovels to dig ditches when floods threaten.