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School board directs BHS to petition hockey to Div. II BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN — Despite input from the athletic community defending an administration decision to allow Berlin High School’s varsity boys’ hockey team to play within their division next year, the Berlin Board of Education voted 3-2 to petition the NHIAA to include the Mounties on the Division II schedule for 2012-13. The vote came at the tail end of the board’s regular business last Thursday night, after Nathan

Morin offered the motion. Morin said that he had reviewed the information previously presented and felt this was the best option. The board had learned at their last meeting that the school administration had opted not to petition the team up to Division I as they had been doing for years, in an effort to rebuild the program due to low participation numbers. The hockey boys have only 19 players in the entire program this year, which will make it difficult for the school to field a junior varsity team. Coach Mike Poulin, spoke to the board defending the Division

III designation as necessary given the participation numbers. Poulin said he had seen the program drop from a high of 45-50 players to the current 20, which includes just 17 skaters and 3 goalies. He described the drop in numbers as “drastic” and explained that the coaching staff and administration met and looked at the program as a whole before making their difficult decision. He noted that although the team has some kids who can play at the Division I level, it also includes players who just started to

The Request for Proposals was announced yesterday with proposals due Feb. 16. A release from the Bureau of Trails, which is spearheading the search, said the state hopes to see construction underway by spring 2012 and initial sites ready for use by late summer. “The increase in ATV and OHRV recreational

trails in northern New Hampshire is providing for a great economic opportunity for local businesses that accommodate off-road recreational trail users. The addition of this highly needed camping facility would greatly complement the existing and future opportunities in the region,” said Trails Bureau

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State seeks proposals for campground at Jericho State Park BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – The state is seeking proposals from private developers interested in building and operating a 200-site campground at Jericho Mountain State Park under a 20-year lease with the Division of Parks and Recreation.

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Plans to move county attorney office are going forward BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

Adeline Belodeau, 3, and Brianna Lapre, 7, considered Santa Claus carefully when it was their turn to tell him what they wanted for Christmas during Santa’s visit to the Gorham Town Hall Friday. Brianna’s request caused Santa to pause for thought: she asked for a new iPod. Santa’s visit was sponsored by the Gorham Firefighters. (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO)

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LANCASTER - Plans to move the Coos County Attorney office back into the Coos County Courthouse are moving forward despite reservations from the county attorney. Members of the county delegation’s subcommittee on the department’s budget toured the department’s current office space Monday and viewed plans for the renovated space in the courthouse. Last year, the county attorney’s office moved to a 2,000 square foot space on the third floor of the former Lancaster National Bank building in downtown Lancaster after Superior Court Justice Peter Bornstein agreed with Coos County Attorney Robert Mekeel that the former 1,000 square foot office space in the courthouse was unsuitable. Since then the county commissioners have worked out a proposal with the state Bureau of Court Facilities to see PLANS page 16

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Astronomers find biggest black holes ever (NY Times) — Astronomers are reporting that they have taken the measure of the biggest, baddest black holes yet found in the universe, abyssal yawns 10 times the size of our solar system into which billions of Suns have vanished like a guilty thought. Such holes, they say, might be the gravitational cornerstones of galaxies and clues to the fates of the violent quasars, almost supernaturally powerful explosions in the hearts of young galaxies, that dominated the early years of the universe. One of these newly surveyed monsters, which weighs as much as 21 billion Suns, is in an egg-shaped swirl of stars known as NGC 4889, the brightest galaxy in a sprawling cloud of thousands of galaxies about 336 million light-years away in the Coma constellation. The other black hole, a graveyard for the equivalent of 9.7 billion Suns, more or less, lurks in the center of NGC 3842, a galaxy that anchors another cluster known as Abell 1367, 331 million light-years away in Leo. “These are the most massive reliably-measured black holes ever,” said Nicholas J. McConnell, a graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, in an e-mail, referring to the new observations.

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BONN, Germany (NY Times) — As dozens of nations and organizations met here on Monday to plan a transition beyond the withdrawal of American and other international forces from Afghanistan in 2014, the Afghan government had a new deadline in mind: 2024. President Hamid Karzai

and other Afghan officials here called for political and military support for at least another decade — and financial assistance that would not end until 2030. That would be nearly three decades after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 that led to the international intervention in Afghanistan. While Karzai and others

celebrated the strides made in Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban — 60 percent of Afghans now have cellphones, he said, compared to none in 2001 — the conference underscored the multiple challenges facing a government undermined by corruption and threatened by a tenacious insurgency.

Sarkozy, Merkel push changes to Europe treaty PARIS (NY Times) — Under the pressure of financial crisis and with the euro currency at stake, the two key leaders of the euro zone said Monday that they would together push to remake the European Union into a more integrated political and economic federation, with tight legal restraints on how much debt national parliaments can issue. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, meeting here at the start of a crucial week that will end with a European Union summit meeting on Thursday and Friday, called for amendments to European treaties that would include centralized oversight over

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Obama challenges republicans on payroll tax stance

WASHINGTON (NY Times) — President Obama sought to keep Congressional Republicans on the defensive Monday, calling an extension of the payroll tax cut necessary for middle-class Americans and questioning why Republicans who opposed paying for tax cuts in the past now say they won’t continue the payroll tax break unless it is offset with other revenues. “When they took over the House the beginning of this year, they explicitly changed the rules to say they don’t have to pay for tax cuts,” Obama said, striking a consciously puzzled tone. “So forgive me a little bit of confusion when I hear folks insisting on tax cuts being paid for.” The payroll tax cut expires at the end of the year. The White House says that taxes on the average family will increase by $1,000 if the cuts are not extended. While some Republicans in Congress say that they support the extension of the tax cut, the two parties have significant differences over how to pay for it. “Now I know many Republicans have sworn an oath never to raise taxes for as long as they live,” the president said.

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Study finds ‘sexting’ not so prevalent BY CLYNTON NAMUO THE UNION LEADER

DURHAM — While headline-grabbing cases of teenagers taking naked pictures of themselves have captured the public’s attention, the risqué behavior isn’t nearly as prevalent as some may believe, according to a newly published University of New Hampshire study. In addition, a second UNH study reports that police nationwide have taken a nuanced approach to the behavior, which some have derided as tantamount to possessing and distributing child pornography, and pursued criminal charges only in cases that involved aggravating factors, like blackmail. Both studies are scheduled to be published today in the journal “Pediatrics.” The first study surveyed 1,560 people from ages 10 to 17 about “sexting,” specifically sending, receiving or creating sexual pictures distributed via cell phone, and found that only 2.5 percent of respondents had done such a thing in the previous year, many of them included pictures that would not even qualify as pornographic. Only 1 percent of respondents said they had seen or taken explicit pictures of private parts. “One of the reasons we wanted to do this is because there have been studies out there that suggest that 20 or 25 percent of kids are involved,” said the

Kimberly Mitchell, a research associate professor of psychology at UNH’s Crimes Against Children Research Center and the lead author of the study. Mitchell said previous studies were flawed for a variety of reasons, such as surveying people who are 18- or 19-yearsold, who are legally of age, or defining “sexting” so broadly that it included sexually suggestive text messages. Mitchell also said youths tend to be more cautious than many adults believe because they have grown up with technology. “We find time and time again that kids are fairly smart when it comes to technology; they know the risks and the dangers and what they shouldn’t be doing,” she said. The next step in the study is to take a closer look at the 1 percent who said they had participated in explicit sexting. Mitchell said she expects that group will fall into a high-risk group that, for a variety of reasons, may be more susceptible to other problems, like substance abuse or depression.In the second study, which looked at how police are responding to sexting, researchers found that in most cases, police didn’t arrest anyone. In a survey of 675 sexting cases handled by police agencies nationwide in 2008 and 2009, researchers found that arrests were made in 36 percent of cases that included aggravating factors, like harassment, and that arrests were made in only 18 percent of cases without such factors.

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Thanks for helping to send Dustin ‘down under’ To the editor: I would like to thank all of the people for their generous donations to the donation cans, bake sale and tickets sales in order to help my son Dustin Heath raise money to go to Australia for the Downunder Tournament. He has been selected for the New Hampshire Track and Field team. We would like to thank, Steve and Cristina Dickenson owners Bob’s Variety, for selling raffle tickets for the cord of wood donated from Bob Chapman, of Chapman Scrap Metal. The winning ticket was drawn By Jeff Pike at Bob’s Variety on November 14, the winner of the cord of wood is Bobby Arsenault of Berlin. Thanks again Bob Chapman for your generous donation. We would like to thank Milan Luncheonette Variety for their help allowing my family and I to sell raffle tickets and baked good in front of the store, thanks again for having a donation can on the counter. We would also like to thank Steve and Sue Tardiff owners of The Berlin IGA for their help and seaport allowing my family and I to sell raffle tickets and baked goods in the entryway of the store. We are looking forward to returning for another sale soon. Next, we would like to thank Dawn and Dennis

Dube for having a donation can on the counter at Ron’s Variety. We would like to thank the owners of Berlin Mills variety for allowing me to sell raffle tickets in the front of their store. We would like to thank Driggers Tattoo in Gorham for the $50 gift certificate to raffle, for those interested, tickets are on sale at Bob’s Variety, one for $1 or 10 for $5. We would like to thank Robin Russell of Portland Glass for the donation of a beautiful beveled edge mirror 24 inches by 30 inches. Tickets are for sale at the time of bake sales. One for $1 or 10 for $5 the drawings for the Mirror and Drigger’s Tattoo will be drawn on December 5. Dustin and I would like to thank, Dick Kimber, manager of Trail House Lounge in Berlin, for holding not one but two benefit dances for Dustin this coming year in February, Cem-free Dance planned on Wednesday on Feb.22, and the over 21 dance Saturday Feb. 25. Please keep these events in mind along with any other events to sponsor Send Dustin Downunder, or go to www.downundersports.com to sponsor. Thank you to everyone. Dustin Heath Nancy Heath

We just want gas and fuel prices to fall To the editor: The average gas price in

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Send In The Clueless

There are two crucial things you need to understand about the current state of American politics. First, given the still dire economic situation, 2012 should be a year of Republican triumph. Second, the G.O.P. may nonetheless snatch defeat from the jaws of victory — because Herman Cain was not an accident. Think about what it takes to be a viable Republican candidate today. You have to denounce Big Government and high taxes without alienating the older voters who were the key to G.O.P. victories last year — and who, even as they declare their hatred of government, will balk at any hint of cuts to Social Security and Medicare (death panels!). And you also have to denounce President Obama, who enacted a Republican-designed health reform and killed Osama bin Laden, as a radical socialist who is undermining American security. So what kind of politician can meet these basic G.O.P. requirements? There are only two ways to make the cut: to be totally cynical or to be totally clueless. Mitt Romney embodies the first option. He’s not a stupid man; he knows perfectly well, to take a not incidental example, that the Obama health reform is identical in all important respects to the reform he himself introduced in Massachusetts — but that doesn’t stop him from denouncing the Obama plan as a vast government takeover that is nothing like what he did. He presumably knows how to read a budget, which means that he must know that defense spending has continued to rise under the current administration, but this doesn’t stop him from pledging to reverse Mr. Obama’s “massive defense cuts.” Mr. Romney’s strategy, in short, is to pretend that he shares the ignorance and misconceptions of the Republican base. He isn’t a stupid man — but he seems to play one on TV. Unfortunately from his point of view, however, his acting skills leave something to be desired, and his insincerity shines through. So the base still hungers for someone who really, truly believes what every candidate for the party’s nomination must pretend to believe. Yet as I said, the only way to actually believe the modern G.O.P. catechism is to be completely clueless. And that’s why the Republican primary has taken the form it has, in which a candidate nobody likes and nobody trusts has faced a series of clueless challengers, each of whom has briefly soared before imploding under

the pressure of his or her own cluelessness. Think in particular of Rick Perry, a conservative true believer who seemingly had everything it took to clinch the nomination — until he opened his mouth. So will Newt Gingrich suffer the same fate? Not necessarily. Many observers seem surprised that Mr. Gingrich’s, well, colorful personal history isn’t causing him more problems, but they shouldn’t be. If hypocrisy is the tribute vice pays to virtue, conservatives often seem inclined to accept that tribute, voting for candidates who publicly espouse conservative moral principles whatever their personal behavior. Did I mention that David Vitter is still in the Senate? And Mr. Gingrich has some advantages none of the previous challengers had. He is by no means the deep thinker he imagines himself to be, but he’s a glib speaker, even when he has no idea what he’s talking about. And my sense is that he’s also very good at doublethink — that even when he knows what he’s saying isn’t true, he manages to believe it while he’s saying it. So he may not implode like his predecessors. The larger point, however, is that whoever finally gets the Republican nomination will be a deeply flawed candidate. And these flaws won’t be an accident, the result of bad luck regarding who chose to make a run this time around; the fact that the party is committed to demonstrably false beliefs means that only fakers or the befuddled can get through the selection process. Of course, given the terrible economic picture and the tendency of voters to blame whoever holds the White House for bad times, even a deeply flawed G.O.P. nominee might very well win the presidency. But then what? The Washington Post quotes an unnamed Republican adviser who compared what happened to Mr. Cain, when he suddenly found himself leading in the polls, to the proverbial tale of the dog who had better not catch that car he’s chasing. “Something great and awful happened, the dog caught the car. And of course, dogs don’t know how to drive cars. So he had no idea what to do with it.” The same metaphor, it seems to me, might apply to the G.O.P. pursuit of the White House next year. If the dog actually catches the car — the actual job of running the U.S. government — it will have no idea what to do, because the realities of government in the 21st century bear no resemblance to the mythology all ambitious Republican politicians must pretend to believe. And what will happen then?

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To the editor: It was another busy and successful year for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) again this year and we thank all the churches, schools, organizations and individuals who packed ‘shoe boxes’ with a doll or stuffed animal, school supplies, hygiene items, small toys, hard candy, etc for needy children all over the world. We also thank Dave Morin for many empty shoe boxes that were distributed to groups and individuals who Christmas wrapped and filled them. We had several new groups joining us this year. The Salvation Army began participat-

ing this year as well as the Family Resource Center, Project Youth (After School Program) in Gorham, Berlin Hillside School and Berlin Junior High School So now for the first time all the Berlin schools are participating and combined with the Berlin High School Key Club donated 71 packed boxes. Also participating were the Northway Bank and the Creative Kids of Milan 4H. Dummer Community Church regained first place among all the churches with 39 boxes followed by Milan Methodist Church with 31, Jef see CHILD page 5

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St. Vincent de Paul Rehab and Nursing Center thanks you To the editor: St. Vincent de Paul Rehab and Nursing Center wishes to thank everyone for all the help received for our annual craft fair. Thank you to all volunteers who helped to set up, run the sale, those who made baked goods, donated yard sale items, raffle prizes and to everyone who shopped the sale. We also want to thank local businesses and friends for their generous donations to our craft sale. Those donating raffle prizes were: Hall of Greetings, Valley Creek Eatery, Gosselin’s Hot Tubs, Gorham House, Maureen’s Unique Boutique, Saladino’s, Aubuchon Hardware, Tony PRICES from page 4

ham it’s $3.35 and $3.37. Fuel Oil is $3.45 to $3.50 plus. Fuel oil just across the border is $3.17. Why? Friends of Berlin-Gorham, I need your help. One lit candle in a dark room does not give much light, but for every candle you add, the room gets brighter. So get out your pens and let’s hear from you. The people from the “Berlin Daily Sun” are great people and would love to hear from you. Remember, gas prices reflect on food, power, clothing and things that need transporting. Back to gas and fuel prices, stay away from the high prices. The poor people have caused large governments around the world to fold in the last six months. We just want gas and fuel prices to fall. Change of subject - InformationRest Areas of the North County. Mr. Gallus told us that rest areas were funded for a full year, yet as CHIILD from page 4

ferson Christian Church with 30 and the Community Bible Academy with 26. The seven participating churches combined contributed 159 boxes. Coos county Health Services combined with a total of 40 boxes. We received a total of 286 boxes at the Milan Methodist Church which we packed and delivered to Littleton on Monday Nov. 21 (who had about 290 from their area as well) and all were delivered the same day to Laconia who shipped a combined total of 4989 shoe boxes to Boone, NC, one of the main processing centers in the US. The total numbers of boxes OCC has delivered has increased every year, since OCC was originated in 1993, to a total of 8.2 million boxes last year and shipped to over 100

and Gail Jutras, Jeannette Boucher, Sue Riendeau, Inner Glimpse, IGA, Priscilla Landrignan, Lydia’s Golden Touch, R&D Discount Trophies, Lise Sanschagrin, Claire Landry, Terry Montminy, Technical Gas Inc, Yokohama, Mr. Pizza, Northland Dairy, Walmart, Gorham House Florist, Heather Marquis, Monique Gauthier, Lois Demers, Sandra Gagne, Eva Stiles, Rene Lebel, Rollie Poirier and Circle K. We raised $2790.41 dollars for resident activities and we thank everyone for their generous support. Candy O’Neil Activity Director soon as DRED (NH Department of Resources and Economic Development) took over on July 1st, most rest areas of the North Country were cut down to four days a week plus the hours were changed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday to 10 a.m. to 8 p.m; they also closed on October 31st for the winter. The rest areas ran four months on the new budget and then closed. What happened to the money? All the people of the North Country should be asking, what happened to the money? Every business above the notch should be asking this question, even Motels, Restaurants, Hardware Stores, etc. They ran four months! Will they ever open their doors again? Do you know where you live? You guessed it, Only above the notch. Dan Marcou Gorham needy countries all around the world. So again, a big “Thank You” for every group and every individual who donated and packed 1or more boxes or volunteered or helped in any way. Each box will bring a great deal of joy to a child who would have otherwise missed the special joy of Christmas and in many or most cases will redirect their lives from a hopeless existence to a life with meaning and hope, because they discovered that “someone” loves them after all! Please call 752-3201 for more info or if you are interested in getting involved in this very effective and rewarding project next year as we hope that participation will increase in this area every year. The Milan Methodist Church OCC Relay Center Committee

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Apply for the early childhood care substitute pool

FREE PICTURE with Santa Friday December 16TH from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. FREE REFRESHMENTS will be served. Also taking donations of non perishable foods for the local food pantry so help us support a good cause. 410 Glen Ave. Berlin, NH 603-752-(FONE) 603-752-3663

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

BERLIN -- Do you enjoy working with young children? Do you have experience in early childhood education? The Early Childhood Initiative is looking for qualified applicants who are interested in substitute teaching in child care centers across Coos County that participate in the Director Network. In order for program directors and staff members to be able to leave their centers during operating hours to participate in meetings and professional development activities, they are in need of a pool of consistent, reliable, and experienced substitute child care providers. The challenge is finding substitutes who can commit to traversing our rural community to work in a variety of child care centers on short notice and on an irregular basis. If you are interested in being a substitute teacher, please send your resume and two references to Melanie Mallett, Early Childhood Initiative Substitute Trainer, 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, NH, 03570. If you have questions or would like more information, please call Melanie at 752-1113, ext. 3066 or email mmallett@ccsnh.

edu White Mountains Community College is home to the Early Childhood Initiative and is a partner in the Early Childhood Development North Country Strategy funded by the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The goal of the Initiative is to help child care centers throughout Coos County improve the quality of their programs. The five-year strategy is designed to help all children thrive by focusing services and information for parents on the early years of growth and development, supporting professional development and continued education for early childhood professionals, increasing access to infant mental health, and strengthening childcare and preschool services for all children, ages 0 – 6, in Coos County. It is guided by the belief that investing early in families with young children will improve the future community and economic vitality and stability of the North Country. For more information about this Initiative, please contact Kathy Keene at kkeene@ccsnh. edu, or call 603.752.1113 ext. 3293.

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Suzanne’s Partnership For Health

I want to take this time to say Thank-you everyone for a wonderful year. Merry Christmas and have a safe and fun holiday. This year I also had the opportunity to take in a couple of trainings, which has made a big difference in some clients already. One in particular is Wrapped Up in Fascia - The TMJ Connection, the techniques has made a big difference in releasing tension in the cranium, neck and jaw muscles. It has helped release neck/jaw pain from TMJ, has helped release the tight head/jaw tension, which has made a big difference in reducing snoring. and insomnia. Some felt a deeper almost instant relaxation after the technique. A massage helps release built up tension that becomes stored in the muscles, which later starts aching. A Gift of Health with a gift certificate will give, that special someone or hard to buy for person, the opportunity to experience the ability in releasing their tension and aches. Gift Certificates are as much individualized to the giver as to the receiver, as a person giving a gift certificate, the options are to either specify a dollar amount or specify the massage time. The receiver of a gift certificate can add to it, to individualize their massage. My focus is on individualizing a massage, with Hot Stones, Swed-

ish, Deep Tissue, Muscle Positional Release etc.. Massage can help release the tension in the mind and muscles resulting in better posture , less pain and feeling on top of the world. I also have a portable chair and table for Massage Parties, at your home, your event, or schedule an event at my site, a fun way of getting together. Find out, make your appointment with Suzanne’s Partnership for Health (603) 752-4409. I’d also like to remind everyone, Touch for Health class Series, will resume in January. The trainings is Certified to give CE hours for LMT’s and Nurses, and Acupuncture’s, Randy Tilden is the Certified Instructor. A tip I received at my trainings is I recognized another way to visualize the importance of the water connection to the body. “Each fiber of the living matrix (fascia), both outside and inside cells and nuclei, is surrounded by an organized layer of water that can serve as a separate channel of communication and energy flow. While electrons flow through the fibers (electricity), protons flow through the water layer.” (information taken from my training book) So again, to have the body work properly is important to be hydrated. For appointments call Suzanne Tilden LMT (603)752-4409.

La Leche League Are you a breastfeeding mom or about to be? My name is Wendy Beals and I can help you answer questions you might have about nursing your baby. Around the holidays it can be easy to find yourself with a baby wanting to nurse a lot, because your milk supply is lower than usual. Breastfeeding is all about supply and demand, and watching baby’s feeding cues are important in making sure you make enough milk. You may find your supply low because of extra shopping, parties

or just being generally more busy. It’s important to make sure if your baby seems like they are wanting to nurse more, that you allow the baby to nurse as often as they show interest. This is mainly for babies under 6-9 months, who are still getting most of their calories and nutrition from your breast milk. Happy Holidays everyone and I can be reached at 313-6276 if you have any questions. As always anything you’re worried about should be run by your baby’s health care practitioner.

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North Woods Massage Relieve Holiday Stress with Massage The holiday season is here again! It is a time for joy and fun times but can also be hectic with holiday shopping and preparations. Remember to take time to breathe deeply and relax. Massage helps relieve stress, tension and instill a sense of calm. So book a massage before or perhaps after holiday shopping and parties so you can feel relaxed, calm and ready to enjoy your holiday season. Also… you don’t have to look much further when looking for a great gift to give to your family, friends & co-work-

ers this holiday season, North Woods Massage has gift certificates available. Jessica L Roberge is a nationally certified and state licensed massage therapist with over 750 hours of training in Massage Therapy and its ancillary modalities. She currently owns and operates North Woods Massage on Riverside Drive in Berlin, New Hampshire. She is a member of the Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals. Jessica L Roberge, Licensed Massage Therapist, 1831 Riverside Drive, Berlin NH, 3570. Call 603) 723-6433 or Jessica@evansacupuncture.com.

North Country Angels provides in-home care for your loved ones on a respite or around-the-clock basis. elders do better in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, but the responsibility born by the elder’s family can be overwhelming. Trustworthy help is available. North Country Angels has provided competent and compassionate in home care since 1985. Do not settle for second best when it comes to those

you love. Peace of mind is priceless: * State of New Hampshire licensed with background check and references available. * Flexible hours with punctual adherence to schedule. * Attentive, patient-focused care. Contact Denise Thibodeau for a nonobligation interview. Office number is 603-752-4257, cell is 603-723-6257 and the e-mail is nofear4257@hotmail.com.

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Dentist at 73 Main Street

Your Child’s Teeth Your child is important to you. According to the CDC “Tooth decay affects children in the U.S. more than any other chronic infectious disease. Untreated tooth decay causes pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning.” There are some steps a parent can take to ensure good oral health. Your child’s initial dental

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exam should take place by their first birthday or by the eruption of the child’s first tooth. At the first checkup you can expect an oral exam and some information on how to care for your child’s teeth. Dr. Roland Montminy and his staff would be happy to see your child and answer any questions about dental health. Call us for an appointment in Berlin at 752-2424.

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At Home Pet Grooming

Top 5 Reasons to Take Your Dog to a Groomer Contributor: Dr. Vanessa Wensing 1. Save Your Sofa from Hair and Dander. Groomers have the proper tools and training to thoroughly remove undercoat, loose hair and cleanse skin to decrease shedding and dander. 2. Make Your Pet More Comfortable. Groomers will properly remove matted hair, clean out waxy/hairy ears and trim long claws.When left unkempt these problems can lead to discomfort for your pet. 3. Protect Your Family’s Health. Groomers may identify parasitic infestations such as fleas, ticks and tapeworms that can transmit disease to people. Lyme Disease, Rocky

Mountain Spotted Fever and Bartonellosis are examples of zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animals to humans). 4. Detect Early Signs of Illness. Groomers can alert you to illnesses such as ear infections, tooth decay and skin cancer. Early detection and treatment can lead to more successful treatment outcomes. 5. Make Your Pet More Enjoyable To Cuddle. While you relax, a groomer creates a clean, soft, sweet-smelling and more kissable companion. Don’t forget to book early for the holidays. Your best friend also wants to look good for your guests. By appointment Call Janice 207-3337360 ; 284 Mayville Rd/Rt 2 • Bethel; at-home-pet-grooming.com.

It is that time of year again, when we all want to start getting back into shape. Well it does not have to cost a lot of money. in the health club at the Town & Country Inn and Resort now. We have a great special to jump start your exercise program. Join now and

get ½ more time free! Pay for three months and get four ½ months or pay for six months and get nine months. Come on down and enjoy the health club, indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub. Call for details 4663315.

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Gorham Family Dentistry Why we see our hygienist every six months You’ve been to the dental office to visit your hygienist and your teeth feel so clean, smooth and all those stains that have been bugging you are gone. It really puts a spring in your step doesn’t it? Even better is you’ve scheduled your next appointment with the hygienist already for six months from now! Wait a minute. Why six months? Why not three, or why not twelve? The answer to this question lies in a very funny, although not very scientifically based reason. In the 50’s there was a television program called the Amos and Andy show. This show was sponsored by Pepsodent toothpowder. In the advertisement, Pepsodent tooth powder stated people should “brush their teeth twice a day and visit their dentist twice a year.” This well intentioned yet highly generalized statement really took off despite the fact it was in now way scientifically based. It took off so well that the general public and indeed the insurance companies regarded this as the norm. Fact is, we are all very different and have very different dental hygiene needs. To understand what our needs, we should take a look at what it is the hygienist is doing during your much anticipated appointment. Your hygienist is doing many things during your dental visit. A few of these things are performing an oral cancer screening, examining your teeth for signs of problems, and noting the effectiveness of your home dental care routine but they will be spending the majority of their time removing calculus. Calculus is formed when the bacterial plaque that sticks to our teeth is calcified or hardened onto our teeth. Once this plaque is hardened to our teeth it is impossible for just a mere toothbrush to remove it. We need professional help. Removing the calculus in essence is removing a large amount of the bacterial colonies that wreak so much havoc to our teeth and gum tissues. The more often you see your hygienist, the better chances you will have at keeping those bacterial colonies at bay. That leads us to the golden question of is every six months enough for me? Scientific evidence suggests that those bacterial colonies can actually

grow to a level that can cause damage in as little as three months in most individuals. Even with this evidence available, the popular treatment regime remains that for most of us in good oral health every six months is considered acceptable. Your dentist or hygienist may have other recommendations for you though if you are not of ideal oral health. If you have been diagnosed with active periodontal disease for example, it is strongly suggested that a patient get a thorough cleaning every 3 months. This is after a series of additional treatments called scaling and root planning. This is the guidelines set out by the Academy of Periodontology. Additionally, if a patient collects calculus quite quickly it will be suggested to remove that hardened plaque as soon as possible and it will be recommended to see your hygienist more than every six months. Also if a patient has not had their teeth cleaned in years, a treatment called a full mouth debridement may be warranted. This procedure is recommended if the amount of calculus is so much it prevents the dentist from being able to examine the teeth and gums. It would be difficult at best for the dentist to give a patient a fair and honest treatment diagnosis in this state. This will also require an additional appointment soon after the debridement to fine scale and polish the teeth. Now this patient has a fresh starting point where they can continue and enjoy more routine hygiene appointments and a healthy smile. So now you know a little about how we learned to visit the dental office every six months and that bacterial colonies can grow to dangerous levels in as little as three months. Use this information to ask your dentist or hygienist about your individual needs. Research into your insurance and see if they do cover up to four times a year. Some insurance companies are up-to-date with their info and do offer this. If you need more info about this or other dental issues call Gorham Family Dentistry, PA at 603466-2323,send us a note on our website www.gorhamfamilydentistry.com under the contact us section, or visit us on Facebook.

Healthy You workshop to begin in Jan. GORHAM -- “Healthy You”, a sixWeek Health and Nutrition workshop beginning Wednesday, January 11, at the Royalty Athletic Club. Kristy Nadeau, certified nutritionist, and Lise King, certified personal trainer, will be providing you with the latest scientifically based information and motivational tools on nutrition and exercise. Whether you want to lose weight, maintain your current weight, or learn how to treat your

body better through healthier habits, this is the program for you. During the 6 weeks, several topics will be discussed, including how to increase your metabolism, effective exercising, how to correctly read food labels, how to stop overeating, making healthy choices while dining out, and other important information. Give the gift of health, to you or someone else! see WORKSHOP page 9

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Editor’s Note: Due to space constraints in the recent Holiday Buying Guide, all of the advertising write-up did not run. We are using some of this space to get them in.

Nansen Ski Club

If there’s a skier in your life. There is no better gift then a membership to the greatest cross country and snowshoeing trails in the north country. Nansen Ski Club, the oldest ski club in America, established in 1872 now is selling their membership pins for $30 for the season. What a great value! Ski or snowshoe anytime this winter for only $30. The trails at Nansen Ski Club located at the Milan Hill State Park offer over 300 km of impeccably groomed trails. The views are outstanding with a warming hut and fun activities provided throughout the season by the club. The Nansen Ski Club is dedicated to providing a healthy outdoor experience for children, youth and adults of the surrounding communities as well as out of state visitors. The pins are now for sale at: Gorham Hardware & Sports, SaVoir Flare, Woodlands Credit Union, The Moffett House Museum, Northern Oasis Massage and Yoga and White Mountain Cafe. They are also available at The Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce and if you purchase a downhill ski pass from the chamber you can receive your Nansen Ski Club membership for $25 a savings of $5

Nutrition is Life Christmas is approaching, families are gathering, delicious meals are being cooked. During all of this good cheer, how can anyone find time to exercise away the leftovers of the turkey (135 calories for two slices of white meat), pumpkin pie (320 calories per slice) and mashed potatoes (225 calories a cup)? If you can’t squeeze in a trip to the gym, don’t despair! You can still burn calories during many traditional holiday activities. Let’s start with shopping. Brisk walking around a mall can burn anywhere between 2-6 calories per minute! Holiday decorating and house-cleaning can also zap calories. Burn off about 150 calories by dusting for an hour. And another 150 calories by vacuuming for 45 minutes. Climbing up and down ladders, bending and lifting decorations, and tacking up lights can help you burn another 300. Get out on the dance floor at those holiday parties! Dancing can burn anywhere between 200-500 calories per hour! Cooking can also burn calories. About 85 per hour. Just remember, constant sampling of the food will cancel out the calories burned! For more information on how to burn calories during the holidays, please contact Kristy M. Nadeau at 603-752-7528. www.nutritionislife.org. nutritionislife@gmail.com. WORKSHOP from page 8

The workshop run from January 11, to February 15, Wednesdays at 6 p.m. The cost for a six-week workshop is $150. The cost of a six-week workshop including a six-week Royalty Athletic Club membership is $220. For more information, contact Lise King at 4665422, or Kristy Nadeau at 915-1030.

North Country Photos Claire Bergeron has now opened up a photography studio at her home on 479 Norway Street. North Country Photo Scenes will be opened Friday, Saturday and Sundays, now till Christmas from 2 to 8 p.m. and by appointment. Claire and her late husband Roland would travel the North Country and take beautiful photos of places like ‘The Old Man of the Mountain’, Shelburne Birches, Mt. Washington, photo from the 12th Street bridge, moose pics and lots of foliage pics.

Some photos are framed and some are not. Claire also has frames in all sizes, postcards of the area and key chains of Berlin as well as craft and yard sale items. A photo from North Country Photo Scenes would make a perfect Christmas gift for someone who lives in the North Country or used to live here. Give Claire a call at 723-1006 or 752-2895 for a appointment or drop in Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m.

Salon 64

The Holidays are here…That special time of year. Salon 64 would like to wish you a warm and Happy Holiday Season. There is no etter time than the Holidays to say thank you for your business. Now in my eighth year of business and going strong, I have you to thank. For those of you who have not yet visited SALON 64, I extend my

personal invitation. You will experience Quality Service and Personal Attention with very Reasonable Prices. Salon 64 is located at 64 Main Street., Intersection of Rt. 16&2 Downtown Gorham, NH 603.466.9964 Open 9am-5pm Tue-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat. Extended hours are available upon request.

Hark the Herald Angels sing, Stress Less Mondays are coming to Skinplicity. I will be making myself available on Mondays in December, the 5, 12 and the 19, From 12-5:30 for your gift certificate and browsing needs. A variety of delightful treatments

and gifts to choose from. Come in on Mondays for your purchases and be entered to win a free massage. One massage raffled each Monday. Be triumphant and stop by on Stress Less Mondays.

David Lee Mountain has made lots of changes. Sheila Hayes the general mgr. brings many years of retail experience to David’s. WE have added womens apparel in sizes, small to 3X also scarfs and jewelry. Did you know we have the largest selection of Yankee Candles and accessories, north of the notch! Also, a great supply

of art supplies, canvises, brushes, acrylics, oils, charcoal. Watercolors plus more. We just received lots and lots of DMC floss in yummy colors. So please come in and browse. We are open Wed. Thur. Fri. 9 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. and Sat. 10-4. We will up our hours for Holidays soon.

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There’s No Place Like Home From companionship to end of life comfort care, personal care, housekeeping, running errands, meal prep, hair and doctors appointments, shopping & laundry. Available 24/7, dependable, honest with 30 years experience.

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PROPOSAL from page one

Chief Chris Gamache. Jericho Mountain State Park is still in development, five years after the state paid $2.16 million to T.R. Dillon Logging for 7,200 acres to develop into an ATV park. The master plan for the park, completed in 2007, calls for a total of 136 miles of ATV trails, 4.5 miles of jeep off-road trails, and some mountain bike trails. Currently, there are about 70 miles of ATV trails. The master plan also calls for a campground that would include 81 RV sites with water and electric hook-ups, 93 tent sites, and 26 remote sites. The campground, which would be located north of Jericho Lake, would include a general store, public washrooms with showers, play areas, and a laundromat. The master plan estimated the cost of the campground at $2 million. Recognizing that the Division of Parks did not have the funds to develop the campground, the master plan suggested the state seek a company willing to build and run the facility under a longterm lease.

While the state is seeking a 20-year lease, it reserves the right to renew the lease and operating agreement for an additional ten years. Bidders are asked to describe their experience in the design, construction, and development of public or private outdoor recreation facilities. Bidders are also asked to demonstrate they have the financial ability to carry out their proposal. A mandatory pre-submittal and site meeting will be held on January 5. The state projects it will announce the successful bidder on March 6, with lease terms negotiated by the following month. The timetable calls for the final lease and operating agreement to go before the Governor and Executive Council for approval in May. Once the deal is finalized, the successful bidder will have up to a year to have the campground open for business. The RFP calls for the campground operator to pay the state a base fee plus a commission on gross sales for the lease. The RFP, draft lease and other documents can be found on the Division of Parks & Recreation’s website www.nhstateparks.org, under Jericho Mountain State Park.

State police seeking public’s assistance COOS COUNTY -- NH State Police are investigating numerous burglaries of camps and residences throughout Coos County. State Police are seeking assistance from the public to help solve these crimes. State Police ask owners to remain vigilant, lock doors, record the serial numbers to firearms and other items and to report any suspicious activity. Anyone with information can contact Trooper Jonathan H. Stephens at (603) 223-8873. Anyone who witnesses suspicious or criminal activity in progress should immediately call their local police department or the NH State Police- Troop F at (603) 846-3333.

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GMHS to do parent survey GORHAM -- Gorham Middle/High School will be conducting the Endicott Self Study survey during the month of December. This survey is part of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accreditation process. The process, done every 10 years, works with individual schools to improve the quality of their programs at all levels through a process of self-study, evaluation and follow up activities. The survey will be provided to students and staff through an on-line process during the school day. The parent survey, however, will require one parent/ guardian from each student family to come into Gorham Middle/High School to complete the 20 minute paper survey. Parents may come take the survey during the following times: December 9 During Parent-Teacher conferences December 13 • Prior to or after the Annual Christmas Concert December 14 From 3 to 8 p.m. at GMHS Anytime prior to December 21, by appointment. Call Dan Gorham 466-2776 for an appointment. To assist in gathering as many surveys as possible the Gorham Booster Club has donated 100 Gallons of heating oil to be raffled off on December 21. Any parent who completes the survey at Gorham Middle/ High School will be entered into this drawing.

Holiday spirit of helping at Woodlands Credit Union

BERLIN — In the spirit of the holidays, Woodlands Credit Union CEO Tim Collia has announced two programs that provide opportunities for Woodlands members and local communities to express their generosity and kindness. As in previous years, Woodlands Credit Union branches in Berlin, Conway, Plymouth and Lebanon are collection points for non-perishable donations for local food pantries. These food drives have always been very successful, demonstrating the generosity of Woodlands members, staff and communities. To make a donation, look for the well-marked donation receptacle in each branch’s lobby. At the Berlin branch, Woodlands is going one step further. In partnership with Androscoggin Valley Home Care Services—and in keeping with the “People Helping People” motto of credit unions—the staff at Woodlands has placed Gifts from the Heart ornaments on the lobby Christmas tree. These ornaments have gift wishes from elderly members of the community. Anyone who wishes to help can come to the lobby and select an ornament to help someone who has a need. “Each year, we’re moved by how generous our members and our local communities are in helping others who are less fortunate,” said Collia. “We’re proud to be a part of these initiatives—and we’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a peaceful and joyous holiday season.”

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by Lynn Johnston by Scott Adams

DILBERT

By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You see an opportunity, and yet this is no easy feat. You won’t be able to simply “let it happen” on this one. If you want it to happen, you’ll have to make it happen. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Some people are disturbed by thoughts of the future. Not you. You know it will be better than the present because you keep getting more and more savvy about how to make it so. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s so much you take for granted about your own talents and strengths. You need someone to hold a mirror up to you. Also, glimpsing into another person’s life will make you feel more connected to your own. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re farther along in a project than you thought you’d be at this time. With a little more organization and the helping hand of a friend, you can finish this up or at least bring it to a workable end as early as tomorrow. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Life presents itself to you, and you feel the privilege in this. Your breath, your thoughts and fantasies, the filling of your senses -- it’s all a gift that you keep unwrapping. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 6). You will enjoy a harmonious existence with others. January brings the energetic jolt of exciting new ideas. Through spring, your domestic life will transform into a more organized and uplifting scene. June shows you on the receiving end of praise and awards. Family closeness will be the source of future happy memories. Taurus and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 14, 38, 19 and 50.

Get Fuzzy

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can rely on other people to do what they said they would do, though you may have to issue friendly reminders. Also, make sure everyone is clear about what the task at hand really is. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t need to be told what to do or who to be, and you’ll likely reject anyone who tries to guide you in this manner. But the one who tells you how to do a job well will get your attention and respect. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You can help others out and still have fun; you just have to get organized. When you think it through first, you’ll put things together in a way that will help you get the most enjoyment out of your life. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Though there are moments when you feel uncared for, there are more moments in which you realize you’re being taken care of on all levels. It’s as though some unseen force is putting you in the right place at the right time. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll get the opportunity to show people what you can do best. And if you step up and let your talent be seen, more such opportunities will arise in the near future. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There is not always a cure for what ails you, but sometimes the way you deal with a problem is even better than a cure. A system of management may now give you fresh life and vitality. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People will try to put things in perspective for you, but that probably won’t work. Who are they to tell you how to feel? If it’s important to you, then it’s important, period.

by Darby Conley

HOROSCOPE

by Chad Carpenter

Solution and tips at www.sudoku.com

TUNDRA

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 ––––––––––––––––– Tuesday, December 6 Social Club Card Party: 1 p.m. St. Anne lower hall, School Street, Berlin. Wednesday, December 7 The North Country Community Chorus: St. Kieran Arts Center, 155 Emery St., Berlin. Christmas concert 7 p.m., to benefit the Salvation Army, donations accepted. Tickets $12/$6 752-1028.The North Country Community Chorus: St. Kieran Arts Center, 155 Emery St., Berlin. Christmas concert 7 p.m., to benefit Arts Center. Tickets $12/$6 752-1028. Thursday, December 8 Foot Clinic: City of Berlin Health Dept-City Hall 168 Main Street, 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-3:30. By appointment only. Call 752-1272. Friday, December 9 The North Country Community Chorus: St. Kieran Arts Center, 155 Emery St., Berlin. Christmas concert 7 p.m., to benefit Arts Center. Tickets $12/$6 752-1028. SAU #20 Board Meeting/ Public Hearing: Gorham High School Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. Men’s Breakfast Group: Topic: “The Fourth Spirit of Christmas.” Gorham Congregational/UCC Church, Main Street, Gorham. Breakfast 7 a.m., presentation at 7:30 a.m. Free will offering will be taken at breakfast for the Ecumenical Food Pantry. All men welcome. FMI: 466-3496. Saturday, December 10 Jingle Bell Fair: 11 a.m. to 2:0 p.m., St. Francis Hall, Groveton. Santa arrives at 11:30 a.m. Christmas Shop at our fudge table, bake table and Christmas craft table.

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Tuesday USW Local 75: Regular Monthly Meeting takes place on the third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., V.F.W. on Upper Main Street, in Berlin. For member’s only. FMI Information, USW Local 75 Union Office at 752-2225. Senior Meals: Noon, Dummer Town Hall, second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Suggested donation $3, under 60, $6. Call 752-2545 to reserve, Senior Meals: 8 to 9:30 a.m., first and third Tuesday of the month, Shelburne Town Hall. Suggested donation $3, under 60, $6. Call 752-2545 to reserve, Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee $15. AA Meeting: Women’s meeting, 10 to 11 a.m., St, Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Weight Watcher’s Meeting: Salvation Army, 5 p.m. meeting, 4:30 p.m. weigh-in. Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, MondayThursday Noon, Friday 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) AVH Diabetes Support and Information Meetings: First Tuesday of every month; 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.; Androscoggin Valley Hospital; open to the public; FMI, call the AVH Diabetes Education Department at 326-5631. Chess Club: welcomes all levels of players, to meet Tuesday, Family Resource building (across from high school) from 6 to 9 p.m. Lessons free. All questions, call Al French @915-0134. Berlin Area Head Start Accepting Applications: For children between the ages of 3-5 years old. This is an income eligible program. Call 752-5464 to schedule an appointment to enroll your child. Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10 am - 6 pm, Saturdays: 10 am - Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30 pm. View On-line Catalog at https:// gorham.biblionix.com/ . FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jefferson Historical Society: Meets first Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. May through October meetings held at the museum on Route 2, and November through April meetings are held at the Jefferson Elementary School on Route 115A. Everyone welcome. Social Night At Dupont-Holmes Post 82 American Legion: Every Tuesday, Gorham, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Food buffet $7 per person while food lasts! Menu varies each week. Free pool, darts, etc. Members and bonafide guests welcome. Gorham-Sabatis Lodge 73, F&AM: meets second Tuesday except January, February, and March (first Tuesday). For more information, call 466-5739 or 466-5960. Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Kieran House, 151 Emery St., from 2-4 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, please call Nicole Plourde, NH Catholic Charities,752-1325 Berlin Kiwanis Club: meets at Sinibaldi’s Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous: Step Book/Discussion Meeting, .Tri-County (Step One), School St., Berlin 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. White Mountain Ridge Runners Meeting: First Tuesday of every month, clubhouse on Route 110. American Legion Post No. 36 Monthly Meeting: First Tuesday of every month. Salvation Army Social Services: Food pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 15 Cole St., Berlin. Computer Lab Classes: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan Center, Berlin. 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Call to be scheduled (752-2545). Craft Class: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, 1 to 3 p.m. (FMI 752-2545) Upper Coos Cancer Support Group: For cancer victims and their families. 6 p.m., 109 Park St., Berlin. (FMI Eva Hawkins, 752-2693)

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by Abigail Van Buren

AIRLINES ARE THINKING SMALL AS AMERICANS ARE GETTING BIG

DEAR ABBY: This letter is to offer sympathy to “Trish in Louisiana” (Sept. 25), who was seated next to two large passengers on a three-hour flight. It has happened to me. The airlines control the size and weight of baggage, whether it’s checked or carry-on, and charge when it’s overweight. So why do they turn a blind eye when it comes to passengers who must endure being crowded out of the seats we have paid for? If airlines aren’t willing to screen passengers for size, perhaps they should provide a few rows of larger seats to accommodate them. Airlines have sacrificed comfort for economy to the point that the seats are simply too small. I’m an average-size woman, but I find the seats are barely large enough. They’re crowded so close together you can’t move your legs, and they don’t actually recline. I agree with your advice to speak up if you find yourself being squeezed. -- ELLEN IN LAS CRUCES DEAR ELLEN: While your letter reflects the views of many readers, they ALL emphatically agree that airlines need to do a better job of customer service regarding the seating on passenger planes. My newspaper readers comment: DEAR ABBY: As America grows larger, airline seats grow smaller. Trish was right to be compassionate. If airlines treat large people (who are also paying customers) like dirt so they can turn a profit by squeezing passengers into every inch of space, they are WRONG. There are ways to be creative and not humiliate anyone. The flight attendant could have moved a child to her seat with Mom across the aisle. I recommend that flight attendants think along those lines,

because having a gate attendant drag people off flights is not the best way to handle this and should only be a last resort. We’re all customers, and we all deserve to be treated with dignity. -- MARY IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. DEAR ABBY: The fault lies with airline management. They should specify up front in their ad campaigns that if the passengers’ dimensions exceed certain parameters, they must buy two tickets. -- COMFORTABLE ON THE GROUND DEAR ABBY: My heart goes out to all three. I am a plussize woman and my husband is “normal” size. His field is marketing, and I showed him your letter. He said recent surveys have shown that one-third of people who refuse to fly do so because of the tight seating, and not fear of an accident. Airlines pack people in like sardines to make more money, and it is resented. I quit flying years ago because of claustrophobia. If I had to fly now, I’d buy a first-class ticket. I wonder why the planes don’t have six or eight seats in the back of coach that are larger and cost more money, but less than first class. Something has to be done to make flying safer and more comfortable for everyone. Surely we have the intellectual capacity to solve these problems. -- NO LONGER A FREQUENT FLIER IN NEW YORK DEAR ABBY: It’s unfortunate that Trish didn’t stick to her guns and continue with her complaint. I believe airlines should head these problems off at the gate. They have a box to check the size of carry-on luggage; they should also have a passenger seat to check the size of people. If someone doesn’t fit, then that person must buy an additional ticket for a second seat. -- REFUSES TO BE SQUISHED

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

Doonesbury

by Gary Trudeau

For Rent

BERLIN Apartments: 1 bedroom $450 and $500/mo- 2 bedrooms. $575 and $625/mo W/D hook ups, parking. No smokers. 723-7015.

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

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

bedroom, parking, included. security.

BERLIN- Spacious 2 bedroom 1st floor of duplex w/ heat, hw, w/d hookups; yard & garage; stove & frig incl., no pets; $700 + sec dep. 560-3481. BERLIN: 1, 2, 4 bedroom apts., heat, h/w, wd hook-ups, first & security, HUD accepted, 752-2607, 723-4161. BERLIN: 2 apts., furnished, 1&2 heat, h/w, included, no pets, $475 752-1112. 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.

$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 COCKATIELS, price negotiable FMI call 752-2166. DISABLED lady needs companion dog. Doctors orders! Prefer small, younger, fixed, shots, Free! (603)348-5317, 24-7.

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter 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.

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

Appliances

Autos

REFRIGERATOR

BUYING JUNK CARS

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

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

Autos

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

1994 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 4d. New tires, exhaust and more. $1550. (603)466-2427. 1999 Chevy Prizm. 68,000 miles. California car. Excellent condition. No rust. $3000. (603)733-6801. 2001 Ford Focus, 170k miles, $1200/BO, 915-6799.

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

For Rent 3 apartment rooms: $100 weekly, utilities included. Separate rooms: $50. Pit-lab puppies ready (603)348-5317. 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. 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 1-4 bedroom apts. $495-$745, great locations, HUD approved (603)723-3042.

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

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

BERLIN 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.

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. FOUR rooms, one bedroom, unfurnished, enclosed porch, shed, garage, heat, h/w, w/d hookups, no pets, no smoking, $650/mo. w/ security deposit, 449-6776.

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

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). GORHAM: 2 bedroom, heat, h/w, newly renovated, off street parking, snow removal, 723-6310. HOUSE: Nay Pond, 2/3 bedroom home, 2 full bathrooms, open kitchen concept, all appliances, hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, huge sun room, boat dock and more, $2000/mo. call 723-2828 or 752-6826. Large 2 bedroom, $500 at 331 Pleasant St., no dogs allowed, call Rich 326-3499. 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”. BALDWIN Upright piano, oak finish, excellent condition, $700, 723-4682. 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. HEAT surge fireless flame, fire place, oak finish, excellent condition, $299, 466-5119. ROCKWELL 4” jointer/ planer w/ stand $70. 10” table saw with stand $60. 752-2982, 482-3374. 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.

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

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

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play in recent years. Hockey official Dan Arguin concurred with Poulin. “You could have five players that can compete at DI, but another 15 that just don’t belong there,” he said. He expressed concern about the safety of the newer and younger players. Retired New Hampton School athletic director Rick Tilton, who also spent a portion of his career in Berlin weighed in as well. He shared his experience from New Hampton School, where a case of petitioning up led to a detrimental impact on the student athletes, when they could not find success on the ice. Once they found their place in a lower division and were competitive,

he said, the culture on campus changed, attendance at games increased, and the athletes saw positive impacts both academically and socially. “You’ve got to take into consideration what’s best for them,” he said. “Athletics aren’t the end all be all and the tail shouldn’t wag the dog.” Berlin High School falls into the NHIAA’s Division III classification, which is determined by enrollment numbers. NHIAA division classification are established by school population and not competitiveness, but schools can petition the sanctioning body to change classification to increase their competitiveness. High Schools that default into Division I have the highest student populations.

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All of the members of the school board stated that they were unhappy that the plan had been brought to their attention by the public rather than the school, but were split on whether they believed it was the right move. Members of the public, most notably, those involved with the youth hockey program in the city, as well as the Mayor, spoke at the previous meeting against making the change to Division III. Instead, they recommended a step down to Division II, a recommendation some members of the school board said was reiterated by members of the public since the last meeting. School board member Karin Dorval said that the majority of people she spoke with acknowledged the need for a change, but favored Division II as an option. Dorval called it less of a drastic move and a place to gauge perspective. Board chairman Nicole Plourde agreed that things could not stay the way they were, but said the decision not petition up at all was drastic and she didn’t like the way it was done. School Board members Martha Laflamme and Linda Pivin voted against petitioning up. Laflamme said that while she wasn’t happy with the way the administration went about it, she didn’t want to penalize the hockey team because she was mad. She said she was surprised at which side showed up on Thursday evening – no one appeared to speak against the Division III move – and the few players and parents that had spoken to the board. Laflamme said she was in favor of playing two years in Division III and then petitioning up to Division II as part of a rebuilding of Berlin hockey. Pivin also said she believed the administration made the right decision, but did not like the manner in which it was done. NHIAA Assistant Director Hank Basil, declined to comment on the procedure of petitioning, stating that the organizations bylaws required them to share information only with school administrators, and referred all press inquiries to the administration at BHS. According to the rules listed on the NHIAA website, “Schools may *petition up/down by sport during the realignment process that is created for two (2) years. Individual sports committees will decide on petitions while considering **petitioning criteria. To ensure equity of competition and safety of student athletes, all petitions must be approved by the Classification Committee and ratified by the NHIAA Council – petitions are not automatic.” Notes referenced by the asterisks above, read that the school petitioning “must demonstrate that it can compete effectively in the higher/ lower division” and allows schools to petition up as high as they like, but they are limited to petitioning down a single division. Also, while considering petitioning criteria, it says the committee must, “minimally address” school enrollment, win/loss records, number of students in the program, and feeder programs among other criteria. The NHIAA offers three divisions for boys’ ice hockey and a single division for girls’ ice hockey. According to BHS Principal Gary Bisson, if the NHIAA accepts the petition for the Mountaineers to play in Division II, they will play there for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 hockey seasons. In the fall of 2013, the school would again need to decide if they would petition to play up in Division I or II, or accept their default Division III designation. Other teams competing in Division II boys’ hockey as of this year include, Bedford, Bow, Dover, Goffstown, Keene, Kingswood Regional (Wolfeboro), Lebanon, Merrimack, Oyster River (Durham), Spaulding (Rochester), Timberlane Regional (Plaistow), and Winnacunnet (Hampton).

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Berlin police log

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Thursday, Dec. 1 8:06 a.m. Miranda Wing, of Jefferson City, Montana was issued a citation for driving an unregistered vehicle. 11:34 a.m. Norman Cotnoir, of Milan, was issued a citation for speeding. 11:48 a.m. A possible theft of automobiles was reported on Corbin Street by a man who believed his signature may have been forged on title and bill of sale documents. He was advised to contact the Highway Division of the NH State Police. 11:53 a.m. An assault was reported on Pleasant Street. 12:12 p.m. A minor two-vehicle accident was reported

on Main Street. No injuries were reported. 1:28 p.m. An accident was reported on Exchange Street. One vehicle was towed and no injuries were reported. 4:46 p.m. A caller reported a red light blinking on Mount Forist. Police advised it was likely an ATV. 10:02 p.m. A caller reported that their missing wallet had possibly been stolen. 11:27 p.m. An intoxicated man trespassing at a home on Arthur Street was taken into protective custody. Friday, Dec. 2 7:36 a.m. A caller on Coos Street reported that medication had been stolen from their home. 8:59 a.m. Michael Charron, 20, of Berlin, was issued

a citation for speeding. 11:15 a.m. A caller on Exchange Street reported that there was a woman standing on the corner with a rock. 11:25 a.m. A caller on Main Street reported that someone stole three traffic cones and a “No Parking” sign from her driveway.

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the county attorney office into the former probate office on the first floor of the courthouse. The probate office has moved to the second floor of the building. Mekeel told State Representatives Herb Richardson, R-Lancaster, Robert Theberge, D-Berlin, John Tholl, R-Whitefield, Marc Tremblay, R-Berlin, and Duffy Daugherty, R-Colebrook that he has spent a lot of time working on the design of the space at the courthouse with contractor Daniel Hebert and Attorney Phil Waystack, who has represented the commission. The total space would be 1,700 square feet and there would be separate offices for the county attorney, assistance county attorney, victim witness advocate, the administrative assistant, and the part-time victim witness advocate. Mekeel said the renovated space in the courthouse would be suitable for now but said he is concerned about whether it would meet the office’s needs six or seven years in the future. He said the county’s population could grow - requiring additional staff or court demands could increase the need for space. “The court is changing,” he warned. Giving the representatives a tour of the current office, Mekeel told them it has worked out well. Theberge said the advantage to having the county attorney at the courthouse is it would be on the same floor with other county functions like the sheriff’s office and the register of deeds. The cost of renovating the space to accommodate the county attorney office has been estimated at $85,000, which the county would have to cover. County Administrator Sue Collins told the delegation last month that the cost of leasing space in the courthouse from the state is less than renting the department’s current space. She said the renovation would pay for itself in six years in savings. She said the renovations would take about three months. The commission has included the $85,000 in its proposed 2012 budget, which will be presented to the public and delegation this Saturday, Dec. 10 in West Stewartstown. The final design for the office space must be approved by the commission, Mekeel, and the Bureau of Court Facilities. The bureau would hire the contractor for the project and oversee the renovation.

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Catherine F. ‘Kay’ Gagne

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BERLIN, NH -- Mrs. Catherine F. “Kay” Gagne, 83, of 421 Main St., Berlin, NH, passed away on Friday December 2, 2011 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Me., with her family at her bedside. She was born in Gorham, NH, on August 13, 1928, the daughter of Joseph A. and Mary L. (Frazier) Dubie and graduated from Gorham High. She moved to Berlin in 1948 and was a member of Holy Family Church. She had worked for many years at Converse Rubber Co., was an avid walker and was very devoted to her family. Members of the family include three children, Cathy A. Gagnon and husband Robert of Harpswell, Me., John R. Gagne and wife Helen of Berlin, and Peter J. Gagne and wife Sherry of Berlin; six grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Lillian Provencher and Agnes Brault and husband Rosaire, all of Gorham; sisters-in-law, Valida Yanta of Runge,

Texas, and Edna Gagne of Berlin; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Roland L. Gagne, who died in 2005. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday December 10, at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Gorham, NH. Everyone is to please go directly to the church. Interment will be in the Holy Family Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Catherine F. “Kay” Hillside Ave., Berlin on Friday December 9, from 2-4 and 6-8 Gagne p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to AV Home Care, 795 Main St. Berlin, NH, 03570 or to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the guestbook, please visit www.bryantfuneralhome.net.

BERLIN, NH -- Mrs. Jeannine M. Glover, 82, of 224 Madigan St., Berlin, NH, passed away on Friday December 2, 2011 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. She was born in Berlin on March 29, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph and Cordelia (Fortier) Belanger and was a lifelong resident. She had been employed at Woolworth’s for 31 years, was a member of Good Shepherd Parish, the VFW Auxiliary of the White Mtn. Post #2520, enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family and friends. Members of the family include five children, Guy Lemieux and wife Darlene of Ariz.; Patricia Guay and longtime companion Errol Decker of Berlin, Rene Lemieux and wife Peggy of Gorham, NH, Rita Lemieux of Berlin and John Lemieux and wife Elaine of Dummer, NH; nine grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Glover, grandson, Brandon Lemieux in 2004, sisters, Gabri-

elle Landry, Rose Montminy, Juliette Fortier Gosselin, Lucienne Dancoes, Yvonne Marshall, Annette Foster, Rita Gagne, Theresa Cadorette Reardon and brothers Leo Belanger, Robert Belanger, Louis Belanger and Paul Belanger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday December 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. Interment will be in St. Kieran Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Donations in her memory may be made to the Good Shepherd Parish Memorial Fund, PO Jeannine M. Glover Box 570, Berlin, NH, 03570. The Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the guestbook, please visit www.bryantfuneralhome.net.

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Robert T. Horne, Jr.

Grace E. Enman

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BERLIN, NH -- Mr. Robert T. Horne, Jr. 64, of 677 Hampshire St., Berlin, NH, passed away on Friday December 2, 2011. He was born in Berlin on February 5, 1947, the son of the late Robert T. Horne, Sr., and Catherine Sgrulloni Horne and was a lifelong resident. He was a US Navy veteran and had been employed as a millwright for many years at the local paper mill. He was a member of Good Shepherd Parish and the F. O. E. in Berlin. He enjoyed hunting, Patriots football, excelled at horseshoes and enjoyed camp at Umbagog Lake. Members of the family include two daughters, Catherine King and

husband Brian of Berlin, NH, and Debbie Horne of MD; grandchildren Meagan King of Berlin, NH, Derrah King of Epping, NH, and Dylan King of Norfolk, Virginia; one brother, Michael Horne and wife Diane of Berlin, NH; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia. Memorial calling hours will be held on Wednesday December 7, from 6 to 8 a.m. at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin, NH. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society. To sign the guestbook, please visit www.bryantfuneralhome.net.

Albert E. C. Manton PLYMOUTH, VT. -- Albert E. C. Manton of Plymouth, VT., died peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2011, at the Willimansett West nursing home in Chicopee, Mass. Born May 18, 1917 in Berlin, NH, he was the son of the late Cecil Manton and Anne Howland Manton of Berlin, NH, and brother the the late Dorothy Stevens, Mildred Manton, and Frieda Prince. Upon his 1936 graduation from Berlin High School, Albert went on to earn a BA in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire, graduating in 1940, where he was a member of the Alfa Tau Omega fraternity and the UNH ski jumping and downhill teams. Albert proudly served in World War II in the Army Air Force Wing Div. until 1945. He then moved to Enfield, Conn., and worked at Pratt & Whitney until he retired in 1982, then enjoyed his retirement in Plymouth, VT - heart of ski country. Albert enjoyed many sports throughout his life, especially downhill skiing until age 89. He also was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge. Albert was predeceased by his wife, Gertrude Remes of Plymouth, Vt.; his

son, Alan C. Manton of Brunswick, Me.; his son-in-law Walter Shramek of Franklin, Mass.; and a stepson, John Maloney of Chicopee, Mass. Albert leaves two daughters, JoEllen M. Zychal and her husband Robert of North Granby, Conn., and Dorothea M. Shramek of Franklin, Mass; three grandchildren, Marcy and her husband Vinnie Bergamini of W. Suffield, Conn., Wendi and her husband Jay Woolford of Bourne, Mass., and Alexander C. and his wife Krista Manton of Laramie, Wyo. He also leaves five great-grandchildren:, Zachary, Alexis and Alyssa Bergamini, and Amanda and Anthony C. Manton. Albert leaves a step-daughter, Lydia Maloney of Chicopee, Mass., her companion George Clark, her two sons, Jason and his wife Jinsil Maloney, and Justin and Patricia Clark of Chicopee, Mass., and their children Alicea, McKalla, Daniele, Nathaniel, and McKena Maloney. A service and burial will take place at the Adams Funeral Home and Pleasantview Cemetery in Ludlow, Vt. at the grounds thawing in the spring of 2012.

School Administrative Unit #20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING

The School Administrative Unit #20 Board will meet on Thursday, December 8, 2011, at 6:30 PM at the Gorham Middle High School Cafeteria in Gorham, NH to conduct and hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2013. A regular meeting of the Board will be held following the hearing. BUDGET 2011-2012

PROPOSED BUDGET 2012-2013

Community Services.......................................................$ 1,000...................$ 1 ,000 Professional Services (Pre-school/Speech)....................79,225......................68,528 Instructional Staff Development Services......................31,037......................31,102 Network Administration..................................................84,769......................85,041 School Board ........................................................................7,168........................7,366 Administrative Services ...................................................41,730......................46,213 Superintendent Services ................................................165,249.....................158,115 Special Education Services ............................................162,043....................159,203 Support Services-Business ............................................234,335.... ................223,970 Building/Custodial ............................................................5,700........................5,700 TOTALS: ..................................$812,256..................$786,238 Revenues Interest ...................................$ 150.00 Serv to LEA ......................$ 20,000.00 Wellness Grant ...................$ 1,000.00 Speech Services ................$ 68,528.00 SPED Services ................$ 111,012.00 Fund Balance ...................$ 60,000.00 ..........................................$ 260,690.00

ASSESSMENTS DISTRICT 2011-2012......2012-2013 Dummer $23,613 ............$22,106 Errol 52,400 ............$48,732 Milan 116,287 ..........$113,460 GRS Cooperative $499,431 ..........$452,262 $691,731..........$636,560

MILAN, NH -- Grace Ellaine Enman, a long-time resident of Milan, NH, died at the age of 96 at St. Vincent de Paul Nursing Home in Berlin, NH, on December 2, 2011. Born on August 3, 1915 in Milan, Grace was the third of six children of Daniel James Enman and Ellen MacDougall Enman. She graduated from Berlin High School in 1931 and received her New Hampshire teaching certificate from Keene Normal School, which became Keene State University where she later earned her Bachelor’s degree. She also did graduate work at Boston University and Framingham State College in Massachusetts. Grace worked as a teacher, principal and special education teacher for 45 years in Milan, Jefferson and Lancaster, New Hampshire; Stoneham and Sudbury, Massachusetts; and Alfred, Maine. Among many professional accomplishments, she authored a teaching manual for “Forty Lessons in Language Development,” a reading series published by Ginn & Co. Following her retirement in 1978, Grace returned to Milan, where she was active as a substitute teacher and volunteer aide at Milan Village School and a member of the Milan Beautification Committee. A life-long

member of the Milan United Methodist Church, she served as president of the Service Society, helped organize vacation Bible school and served on numerous committees. Her love of nature, reflected in her flower gardens and bird feeders, brought her pleasure over the years, and the love of family, friends and former students brought the joy in life that sustained her. Grace is survived by her sister, Jean Enman Gallant, of Pepperell, Mass.; her brother, Donald Enman and his wife Olivia of Milan; her sister-in-law, Madelene Enman of Goffstown, NH; and numerous nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her brothers, David Enman and Kenneth Enman, and her sister, Dorothy Enman Gile. A Memorial Service will be held at the Milan United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 10, at 1 p.m., followed by lunch and fellowship. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to Milan Methodist Church, PO Box 386, Milan, NH, 03588, or to the St. Vincent de Paul Activities Dept., 29 Providence Ave., Berlin, NH, 03570. The Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the guestbook, please visit www.bryantfuneralhome.net.

Juliette Dubreuil

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BERLIN, NH -- Funeral Services for Mrs. Juliette Dubreuil, 90 of 79 Spruce St., Berlin, were held on November 29, 2011 at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish, following prayers at the Bryant Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Mark

Dollard. Interment was in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Father Mark read the committal prayers. The pallbearers were Shanon Berwick, Henri Boucher, Alijah Murphy, Carlton Berwick, Ronald Dubreuil and Richard Dubreuil. Many relatives and friends attended the service.

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Funding for fuel assistance up in the air By Sarah Palermo Concord Monitor Last winter, more than 7,600 households in Merrimack and Belknap Counties received a total of $4.8 million in home heating assistance through a federallyfunded program administered by local community action agencies. Residents are eligible based on a number of different criteria, such as income to age, and many usually find out on Dec. 1 if they’re accepted and how much aid they can expect. But the day came and went, and Maris Scott of Pembroke received no letter, despite submitting her application months ago. “I still have some oil in the tank. I am not desperate, but I think a lot of people are sitting in the cold already,” said Scott, who is retired. “When you buy oil, you have to buy 150 gallons just to get it delivered, and then you’re talking about $500. Many people don’t have even $100 for oil.” How much funding is available this year? When will it be available? Is there any help coming at all? “I’m not going to be evasive about this. I don’t have the answers,” said Judy Scothorne, community services director for the six offices of Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. To say the Community Action Program is getting lots of concerned phone calls about the issue “would be putting it mildly,” Scothorne said. The funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Officials there announced last month they recommend providing $1.7 billion for the program this year, down from $4.5 billion last year. The cut is based on the budget President Obama proposed for

fiscal year 2012. Under the current plan, New Hampshire would receive $14.7 million from that pot, a cut of more than 50 percent from what was received last year. But the funding isn’t available on the local level yet, for two reasons. First, Congress hasn’t officially approved the continuing resolution that authorizes it, and secondly, if they do move forward with the smaller allocation, state administrators will likely rewrite the rules for distributing the much smaller pot across the state. Celeste Lovett, fuel assistance program manager at the New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning, did not return a call for comment yesterday. New Hampshire’s Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte joined other senators from both parties and 20 other states in a letter on Nov. 10, calling on Senate leadership to require the department to level-fund the program. “This funding has been a lifeline during the economic downturn, helping to ensure that people do not have to choose between paying their energy bills and paying for food or medicine,” the letter read. “Moreover, the funds provided to LIHEAP generate $1.13 in economic activity for every dollar in benefits paid, according to economists Mark Zandi and Alan S. Blinder,” it said. Ayotte wrote directly to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius last month, urging her to fund the program at a higher level. Shaheen plans to join a coalition of senators introducing legislation next week that would fund LIHEAP at last year’s level, according to her spokesman Jonathan Lipman. Ayotte’s spokesman Jeff Grappone could not say yesterday whether she would join that group, too.

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