The Berlin Daily Sun, Tuesday, February, 14, 2012

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012

VOL. 20 NO. 191

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Bass affirms his opposition to birth control manadate

BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – A large crowd, many opposed to the requirement that religious-affiliated groups must provide coverage for birth control as part of their health insurance package, greeted U.S. Congressman Charlie Bass at a town hall meeting Saturday.

Aware that many had turned out to discuss the insurance issue, Bass raised the topic in his opening remarks.

The Peterborough Republican said he opposes both the original requirement and the compromise worked out by the Obama administration. The regulation initially required religious-affiliated groups such as charities, hospitals, and universities, to provide health insurance coverage for contraceptives, starting in 2013. Churches, themselves, are exempt from the new regulation.

Faced with opposition, President Obama worked out a compromise that would require the insurance companies to pay for contraceptives, relieving religious groups from paying for birth control that they oppose.

Bass said he opposes the compromise because it does not solve

the issue of birth control coverage but simply ensures the employer doesn’t pay for it. He said he expects a resolution will be entered in the House opposing any mandate requiring employers and insurers to provide coverage that conflicts with their religious beliefs or moral convictions. Bass said he will support the resolution.

Rev. Kyle Stanton, associate pastor at Good Shepherd Parish, said he was concerned that religious freedom, which he said defines this country, may be lost.

He said he appreciated the congressman’s support for maintaining that freedom.

One woman complained the Obama administration’s regulation is stripping organizations of their constitutional rights.

“Birth control has no place in the health care plan for religious organizations,” she said.

Nicole Plourde said Catholics should not be held hostage to President Obama’s beliefs. She said it is important that citizens be able to live according to their conscience.

Paul Martineau told Bass he opposes abortion and believes God is punishing the country because abortions are allowed.

Rev. Kyle Stanton, Associate Pastor at Good Shepherd Parish, urged U.S. Congressman Charlie Bass to make sure religious freedom in this country is not lost. A town meeting held by Bass Saturday morning at Berlin city hall drew a large crowd (BARBARA TETREAULT PHOTO).

“Abortion is killing the innocent,” Martineau said.

Bass replied that he is pro-choice, believing that the federal government should not be mandating on the issue in either direction. He said families, churches, and communities, and not the federal government, should make decisions on abortion.

Bass said his position on abortion is consistent with his belief that too much

Model Neighborhood Project offers homeowners financial help to install money-saving wood pellet boilers

BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN—Peter and Marie Canning have just installed a wood pellet boiler to heat the century-old, two-family house on Hillsboro Street that they have owned for 12 years.

They expect to annually save 40 percent over their former oil fueled boiler heat.

And, thanks to the fact that they are among the first of some 40 householders to take advantage of a new program—the Berlin Model Neighborhood Project—they are paying a fraction of the total estimated $25,000 cost.

Only five of those coveted BMNP slots have been taken so far; as of last week there were still 35 openings for Berlin householders who want to make their homes energy efficient and cut their heating costs.

To apply, get in touch with Cimbria (pronounced “Kimbree-ah”) Badenhausen at Berlin BetterBuildings, 3266166, or make your contact via the BetterBuildings website

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Badenhausen hopes that Kate Epson of the N.H. Public Utilities Commission will be at the lunch to talk about N.H. rebates available for renewable energy projects (solar and wind power projects as well as pellet boilers). So, too, she expects Mike Wilson of the Northern Forest Center of Concord and S. Portland, Maine, and Skip Bennett, of Maine Energy Systems, of Bethel, Maine, both of which are partners with BBB in the Berlin Model Neighborhood Project.

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power is vested in Washington. He said since World War I, the balance of power between the federal government and the states has shifted to the federal government.

“Washington just controls too much,” he said.

Bass said he supports extending unemployment benefits set to expire at the end see BASS page 23

Still interest in Isaacson but auction date set

BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – While Isaacson Structural Steel intends to continue to solicit offers for the fabrication business on Jericho Road, it has scheduled a Feb. 29 auction date.

The bankruptcy court yesterday set March 1 as the deadline for Isaacson to file a motion for the sale of any or all the assets.

In the meantime, work on the Liberty Mutual project in Boston is winding down. Isaacson President Arnie Hanson said there are a couple of see ISAACSON page 23

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Celebrating John Glenn’s feat 50 years

later

(NY Times) — In the winter of 1962, the nation needed a hero. Americans had yet to recover from the Soviet Union’s launching of the first spacecraft, Sputnik, in October 1957 — a rude jolt to our confidence as world leaders in all things technological. The space race was on.

Soon after he took office in 1961, President John F. Kennedy had thrown down the challenge to send men to the Moon by the end of the decade. But the Russians still set the pace, boastfully. They launched a dog into orbit, then the first man, Yuri A. Gagarin, and another, Gherman S. Titov. The United States lagged, managing only two 15-minute suborbital astronaut flights — only five minutes of weightlessness each time.

Then, on Feb. 20, 1962 — 50 years ago next Monday — a Marine Corps fighter pilot from small-town America stepped forward in response to the country’s need. The astronaut was John Glenn, whom the author Tom Wolfe has called “the last true national hero America has ever had.”

Squeezed into the cockpit of a Mercury spacecraft called Friendship 7, launched by an Atlas rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla., Glenn circled the Earth three times, becoming the first American to orbit the planet. Perhaps no other

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Pentagon wants to raise some retirees’ health fees

WASHINGTON (NY Times)— Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has warned that runaway personnel costs at the Pentagon are “unsustainable,” and on Monday he sought to put a big brake on the spending: Over the next five years the Defense Department plans to nearly quadruple the health insurance fees paid by many working-age military retirees.

Initially, the Pentagon proposes that the annual family health insurance fee for military retirees making more than $45,179

in annual retirement pay — typical for middle-ranking officers who retire after decades of service — be increased to $600 from $520 in the fiscal year 2013. The Pentagon proposes that the fee be stepped up every year until it reaches $2,048 in 2017.

The fees are for Tricare Prime, the most beneficent of the Pentagon’s generous health care programs, and the increases are certain to ignite a firestorm of criticism from military retiree groups. But the Pentagon, which spends $50 billion a year

on health care costs, has targeted workingage military retirees as the people who can most afford to pay more. Most of them pursue second careers after leaving the military.

The proposed cuts in military retiree health care costs account for the bulk of the reductions in the 2013 fiscal defense budget, which is to be $525 billion, down $6 billion from this year. The Pentagon calculates that its savings in health insurance costs next year will be $4.1 billion.

Obama uses budget to set U.N. rights chief denounces inaction over Syrian assault election-year priorities WASHINGTON (NY Times) — In the last annual budget of his term, President Obama for the first time projects a deficit below $1 trillion and foresees the federal shortfall declining to sustainable levels by 2017.

To help reduce deficits and offset the costs of his proposed spending on job-creation initiatives for infrastructure, job-training and innovation, Obama uses his budget for fiscal year 2013 to call for raising $1.5 trillion over 10 years from the wealthiest taxpayers and from closing some corporate tax breaks, chiefly for oil

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and gas companies. For the first time he proposes a higher tax on dividend income of the wealthiest taxpayers, which would raise about $206 billion over 10 years. The budget proposal leaves him short of his goal to cut the deficit in half by 2013.

Later this month, the administration will propose an overhaul of the corporate tax code to root out many tax breaks and lower the 35 percent rate, but Obama is proposing that the change would not raise any more revenues than the current system, despite the nation’s chronic deficits.

(NY Times) — Navi Pillay, the top United Nations human rights official harshly and publicly castigated Syria’s leaders on Monday, accusing them of intensifying their deadly repression of the political opposition with indiscriminate brutality and “overwhelming force” after the Security Council’s effort to reach a compromise solution to the nearly year-old conflict collapsed in diplomatic failure more than a week ago.

Pillay spoke to an unusual meeting of the 193-nation General Assembly, which was convened over Syria’s objections, to discuss the deteriorating situation in Syria. The meeting provided a high-profile podium for Pillay and other critics of Syria, notably other members of the Arab League, to vent their anger with the Syrian government.

Despite the harsh rhetoric, it remained unclear what, if anything, the General Assembly could do to change the behavior of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.

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Dummer town budget up, school budget down

BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

DUMMER — A small crowd turned out in Dummer last Monday evening, to hear the details of the school and town budgets for the upcoming year.

In back to back public hearings the small but engaged group was told that the school budget is down 15 percent or $120,000, while the town budget is increasing by just under $150,000 or 40 percent, if all items on the March warrant are approved by the voters.

The small group heard from SAU 20 Business Administrator Pauline Plourde who explained that much of the decrease in the proposed FY13 budget was due to a decrease in the number of students in Dummer. A drop in junior high and elementaryschoolers, paired with a slight increase in the number of high-schoolers is resulting in a projected drop of close to $110,000 in tuition costs. The final budget to go before the voters was approved by the board at the close of the hearing and totaled $649,344.

She outlined other highlights of the budget, including slight increases in special education costs, and fuel budget increases due to rising prices.

She added that administrators and support staff at the SAU would not be receiving any raises. A significant difference in the budget will also come in the tuition expendable trust fund line. That fund has reached its goal of $150,000 therefore no additional money will be sought, reducing the FY13 request $20,000 from FY12’s budget.

Plourde also noted that the fund balance is looking healthy and the best guess is that $100,000 will be returned to offset the tax rate.

She anticipates a possible tax rate decrease from $11.71 to $8.11, she

said, calling it “good news, very good news for Dummer.”

Selectman Diane Labbe presented the town budget to the group, and as a result of the discussion, she and fellow board member Allen Wentworth voted to reduce the proposed highway budget by $93,100 and add a warrant article for $35,000. This move followed discussion on the line for paving, which totaled $93,100, and was intended to be used for an approximate one-mile stretch of Old Route 110. “That’s a lot of money for a mile,” said Diane Holt.

The selectmen said they were exploring grant options to help pay for the paving, but others in the audience suggested that if the bridge nearby was also slated for work in a few years, it makes sense to spread the cost of paving over a few years also by putting smaller portions in a capital reserve fund and doing the two projects around the same time.

The selectmen agreed and made the change when they convened their regular meeting.

The warrant also includes a $75,000 request to start a bridge capital reserve fund to address the issue at that same bridge. Wentworth explained that the bridge in West Milan has had a phase I study completed and a phase II study is expected to cost $30,000.

While the first study examined feasibility and cost estimates, the second would cover surveying the site for actual design options and more specific costs. Wentworth said that with state bridge aid, the town’s portion of removing the bridge was estimated at $90,000, replacement was estimated at $190,000 and repair costs were estimated at $213,000. He said the engineers recommended replacing the bridge and that is also the

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I find the letters to the editor entertaining To the editor: I always find the letters to the editor to be somewhat entertaining when both ends of the political spectrum clash. I did not get to see Mr. Losier’s letter, but just reading the response from Ms. Elaine Roberge Belliveau, it must have been a terrible thing! After all, she was “appalled” on his attack of our dear president. Give me a break! Her letter spewed more venom than a sack full of riled up rattlesnakes!

It is clear to me though, that both sides of the abortion issue are distracted and not focused on the only political issue that abortion raises….who pays for it? That is what the issue is about. If you are for abortion, you want everyone to pay for those that cannot afford one.

That is what Ms. Roberge Belliveau implies. After all, let’s not all be fooled that “it is a women’s right to choose what she does with her body”.

That argument is so hypocritical it is not funny, after all, why is prostitution still illegal? Shouldn’t a woman have a right to do with her body what she wants? Even if it is to earn a few dollars?

But I digress. The entire

political issue on this matter is: Who pays! Pro life people don’t want to pay for abortion; pro choice wants everyone to pay. That’s it. The solution? Well as we all know, the political parties and their so called PACs have an ability to raise millions of dollars in cash. So, why don’t the pro abortion groups start their own PAC….PA-PAC they can call it. Instead of donating money to political campaigns and PAC’s and politicians that could care less about “we the People”, pro abortion activist can solicit contributions from their millions of supporters to raise money for those who want an abortion. I’m certain they can raise millions on an annual basis. Those of us who do not want to pay for abortion, we don’t have to donate. Simple as that! After all, according to Ms. Roberge Belliveau, rich women can get their abortions on demand; it is the poor women who cannot afford one who need help.

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Why can’t we hold radar runs in Berlin?

To the editor: We have all these lakes in Berlin we could have radar runs but they don’t and we have a perfect place to put these events on. What is the problem holding this all back?

I know they have a upcoming one on the 17th at Gorham

airport but would be nice to have Jericho plowed off and do radar runs with snow machines or Head Pond do a 660 feet or 1000 feet run. Let’s use what we have in are area for resources and have some fun.

Marc Ouellette , Berlin

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Investments in early care and education translates into economic development The value of early education and care programs to the infrastructure of the communities often goes unrealized. In a time of scarce public resources, the care and education of young children will continue to fall to the bottom of the priority list until there is a shift in public understanding about the economics. The benefit of quality child care goes beyond meeting the needs of the individual families to building the foundation for a stronger community. Investments in quality child care and early childhood education do more than pay significant returns to children—our future citizens. They also benefit taxpayers and enhance economic vitality. Fixing the cracks in America’s workforce pipeline begins with an investment in early childhood development.

The foundation of skills required to be successful in school, work and life is built in the youngest years – birth to age five. Children who participate in quality early learning programs receive higher scores on tests that require thinking ability and language development. They excel in mastery of pre-reading, and math skills, are less frequently assigned to special education classes or retained in grade.

They have better school attendance rates and lower school dropout rates. Long term benefits of quality early learning programs include fewer teen pregnancies, lower rate of

unemployment, higher lifetime earnings Why should taxpayers want to invest their dollars in quality early education for every child whose family wants it? The research is clear that it helps children succeed. and that it makes financial sense. Tax dollars invested create economic development in communities now, and saves money for years to come.

To compete and win in this economy, we need a well-educated team and investments in young children set tomorrow’s employees on a trajectory to meet these demands. Investing early in a child’s life by building a good foundation for learning and emotional development can save taxpayers a tremendous amount of money. Every dollar invested in quality early care and education saves taxpayers up to $13.00 in future costs.

Investments in quality care and early education pay off in multiple ways—for children, communities, businesses, taxpayers, and individuals. Particularly in this time of scarce public resources we must build public understanding of the economics of raising and educating the next generation well— and of the costs to local communities and our society of failing to do so.

As an individual taxpayer or local business, please note that your investment in early care an education is an investment in the future of your community.

Please consider me for a write-in candidate for the GRS School Board To the editor: My name is DeAnn (Letellier) Murphy and I am writing this letter to be considered as a write-in candidate for the Gorham seat on the Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School Board. I was born and raised in Gorham and graduated from Gorham High School in 1987. I moved to Berlin when I got married in 1989. I moved back to Gorham when my first born turned four years old in 1997 so that our children could attend Gorham schools due to the excellent school system and its curriculum that was offered.

My husband and I have two children who attend Gorham High School, my son is a senior and my daughter is a freshman. I worked for SAU20 for 12 years as assistant to the director of special services/federal funds bookkeeper. I have experience in reading the budget as well as policy development as I used to help with development of both when I was employed for the SAU. I also was the minute taker for all of the SAU20 school boards for quite a few years.

I left the SAU in 2007 to pursue a career in database systems development/computer software support and now work for The Echo Group, a company that sells software and services for Behavioral Healthcare.

Gorham is not just a town, it is a community of people that cares greatly for each other. It has given my family and I so much and I feel it is time for me to give some-

thing back. It is my intention to ensure that Gorham Schools remain some of the best New Hampshire has to offer. I will do my best to keep our taxes stable while continuing to make this a great place to live.

I want to make sure that our schools offer a well rounded curriculum which includes academic and sports programs as well as real life training and knowledge. We need to give our children the best possible education so that they are prepared for college and the future. If elected I will be an independent thinking member of the board whose primary focus is what the students, teachers and residents of Gorham want and need. I hope to preserve the curriculum and services we already have without raising taxes through shared services and by taking advantage of more grants and subsidies that are available.

I am asking for your support and vote on Tuesday, March 13, so that I can be your fiscal watchdog and keep taxes stable while providing the best possible education for the children of Gorham, Randolph and Shelburne. With your help we can continue keeping Gorham a great place to live and raise a family. Please vote and write DeAnn Murphy as a write-in choice for Gorham School Board Member on March 13 , at Town Hall between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

DeAnn Murphy Gorham Resident

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Just where are the pedestrains supposed to go?

To the editor: It used to be pedestrians walked on sidewalks. They were respected by motor vehicles.

I am very happy that the ski-dooers pick this area for recreation, however they are allowed to go anywhere, including the sidewalks. Where does the pedestrian walk?

On several occasions, I have almost been hit by one and have had to get off the sidewalk to allow them to get by.

By doing this, I have to step into the road where cars travel.

There has to be an alternate way

for them to get around other than our sidewalks. They have no respect for the pedestrian and someone is going to get hurt. This doesn’t make sense.

Do you realize how many people walk these sidewalks; the elderly, mothers with children and strollers.

People who walk for exercise. People who do not have vehicles.

Again, I love having them here, but something has to be done about this matter and I would like some action taken to give us back our sidewalks.

Kathleen Malloy Berlin

Congratulations to Theatre North for a job well done To the editor: I wish to congratulate Theatre North on their fantastic dinner theatre show! Yes, the $38 ticket price may have been difficult on our tightened budget, but we felt it was money well spent. A delicious meal was served by Joanne and her Northland Dairy Bar staff in a very timely and gracious manner. The theatrical portion of the evening held many surprises and created much laughter from the audience. Theatre North’s third annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre was, once again, superbly directed by Andrea Chevarie and Becky Wallace. Surprisingly, much of the cast was new to the Theatre North stage, yet they all performed like veterans! Though it takes many people to put together a performance like this, I would like to congratulate two individuals who were particular stand-outs. As well as serving as the executive producer, Jonathan Dubey

designed and built the wonderful set, with the help of his capable and creative team. The lighting and sound was handled by a young teenager, Nate Griffin, who displayed the technical abilities and commitment of a seasoned adult! To the entire cast and crew . . . “Job well done!

I understand that TN has some upcoming productions in the works (with a lower admission price) and I hope more people will be able to go see some of the marvelously talented people we have in this area! I’m sure it will prove to be a great evening for you!

Although I miss my time on the Theatre North Board, I am very pleased to see Theatre North in such devoted, capable, and creative hands! My continued wish for the group is the traditional theatre “blessing” … “Break a Leg!” Evie Gibson Gorham

We don’t look upon our children as a blessing To the editor: You can tell the culture of a nation by how it looks after its children. In The United States of America we really don’t look upon our children as a blessing. First, we have aborted 54 million of them, elected a president who backbones a healthcare plan that funds abortion; who no Christian should vote for, and then we expect God to Bless America; which obviously isn’t happening.

Abortion is affecting the overall condition of this country. This country deserves the mess it is in and it can only get worse no matter what effort we make as long as the souls of the unborn cry out for vengeance. “Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord” and vengeance it will be. The condition of this country is proof positive that God does exist and

He will stand behind His Commanments and enforce them. This country and this world has a lot of foolish people who nonetheless carry on with the enforcement of their policies of death.

Wisdom, is fear of the Lord and we have a lot of people who don’t fear the Lord in this country and are without wisdom.

We keep our children distanced from God by not allowing prayer in schools which causes many problems for them and we surround them with violence in their entertainment.

If we had any wisdom, which we like to think we do, we would take better care of our children because they are the future of this nation and by not taking proper care of them this nation has no future.

H. Raymond Losier Berlin

I think President Obama has been very effective To the editor: President Obama inherited a country that was on the brink of disaster. The economy was in the toilet, stock market was hurting, and we were involved in two wars. One, we were tricked into by the previous administration by the lie of WMDs (weapons of mass destruction) which were never found. The other war was to root out Osama Bin Laden.

After seven years President Bush was unable to accomplish what President Obama has done in three. He has ended one war, has gotten rid of Bin Laden and is in the process of ending the other war. And at the same time the jobless rate has dropped to the lowest in three years. I say not bad.

Bill Dwyer Berlin

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PELLET from page one

major energy savers in their homes, will be there, too.

Among the last may be the Cannings and Leon and Janet Michaud, who own a big house in Berlin that was built in 1888, and who are in the process of having their pellet boiler installed.

They are among the first of what is expected to be 40 private home owners in Berlin to receive financial help of up to 75 percent of the cost to switch from heating oil systems to wood pellet boilers in the next two years under the program, according to Wilson, senior program director of the Northern Forest Center, and Badenhausen, who is the community manager for BBB. Peter Canning enthusiastically describes his experience.

“The whole (pellet) unit is $18,000,” says Peter. “We were able to get two big rebates: The state of New Hampshire has a rebate program through which we will get a $6,000 rebate, and the (Northern Forest Center) has a rebate program through which we will get $8,000.”

This particular N.H. rebate is expected to end Feb. 15, but the Northern Forest Center will increase its program offer to $13,000 to help bridge that gap, according to Wilson.

The Cannings already had a tiled chimney and a baseboard hot water heating system, which are required so that the transition from oil to pellet boiler can be “seamless”. They had an energy audit done on the house through Berlin BetterBuildings and followed their recommendations to insulate the classic old Berlin building, paying especial attention to the attic and the basement, with added insulation also in the walls.

The energy audit and the Cannings’ agreement to carry out the energy audit recommendations are required in order to qualify for the wood pellet boiler financial help available through the Berlin Model Neighborhood Project. The expense of making their house energy efficient the Cannings felt was well worth the effort, particularly since they expect their energy costs now to be cut between 40 and 50 percent.

Another big benefit: now that the pellet boiler system is up and running they don’t feel the need to keep turning the thermostat down to conserve costs. Since the boiler was installed, they keep the daytime heat at the almost tropical 70 degrees, they say.

“It’s automatic, like a regular boiler,” said Peter.

Literature from BMNP promises “locked-in fuel cost at the equivalent price of $1.99 per gallon heating oil through June 31, 2013,” or, Canning said, “three (pellet) deliveries a year of approximately 3 tons at $239 a ton guaranteed for three years.”

Peter is an electrician—a good profession for anyone who owns one of Berlin’s aged stock of houses with their attendant problems. But skillful as he is, even he has been grateful for all the help that the BMNP has offered to work through the effort to find a reliable boiler, reliable installers, a commitment for service and pellet supply, and the financing. They initiated the project some six months ago and still have some insulating to do but they are already enjoying the benefit.

“We saw an opportunity and we took it,” said Peter.

The Michauds’ pellet boiler installation is in process and they are looking forward to the fuel savings they antic-

ipate. They are also intrigued that their lovely old house is returning to wood heat, which surely was the way it was originally heated. Over the century, remarks Janet, she believes the building has gone from wood, to coal, to oil, and now is returning to native wood.

Like the Cannings, the Michauds are grateful for all the help they have received from Berlin BetterBuildings, and the other collaborators in this effort: Northern Forest Center, the City of Berlin, and equipment manufacturer Maine Energy Systems.

They highly recommend that anyone interested in the program, contact Berlin BetterBuildings Community Director Badenhausen.

According to its literature, the goal of BMNP “is to subsidize the installation and use of state-of-the-art, high efficiency wood pellet boiler systems as direct replacements for traditional boilers fueled by imported #2 heating oil. Project participants are expected to save 40 to 50 percent on home heating costs while keeping their energy dollars circulating in the regional economy and creating jobs.”

The Berlin BetterBuildings was established to help train local energy improvement professionals, connect residents, landlords and businesses with energy analysts, and help find “innovative lending products” to fund resulting energy efficiency measures.

It is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, through the U.S. Department of Energy, administered by the N.H. Office of Energy and Planning, and operated in N.H. by the Community Development Finance Authority, according to its website.

Already in place, BBB was approached by the Northern Forest Center to create a Berlin Model

Neighborhood Project.

“They approached us,” said Badenhausen in a recent visit to the Cannings’ house. “We already had a deep energy retrofit program in place and the housing stock in Berlin is diverse.”

“The Northern Forest Center wanted to be able to showcase the diversity of building in which you could install the pellet boilers,” said Wilson.

“We sat down and designed a process and the procedures so that owner-occupied buildings in Berlin could participate,” said Badenhausen.

“What is important to BBB is to make it as affordable as possible so people at all economic levels can participate.”

Wilson noted that the overall goal of the Northern Forest Center—which encompasses the forest oriented area of the Northern Forest from New York to Maine—is to help communities benefit from “forest-based initiatives.”

In this case, the goal is to fund efforts to use wood to heat buildings.

“We see this (BMND) as a great opportunity to achieve several goals,” he said.

“1. Help a Northern Forest community to save money on heating.

“2. To support the market for low grade wood. This is important for local landowners. They need to sell wood to keep the forests.

“3. To support wood-based manufacturing. Pellet manufacturing in Northern Forest communities is a value added process.

“Underlying all these goals is creating opportunities to help keep our heating dollars circulating in our communities,” he said. “For every dollar spent on heating oil, 78 percent leaves the local economy immediately.

Whereas, of every dollar spent on locally produced pellets, 100 percent see PELLET page 13

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide North Woods Massage Massage for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! What are you going to give the one you love this Valentine’s Day? Why not give your sweetie the gift of relaxation with Massage. North Woods Massage offers Swedish, Deep Tissue and Aromatherapy Massage. It is also the perfect time of year to try a Hot Stone Massage, or a warm paraffin wax hand treatment can be added to any massage. North Woods Massage has gift certificates available. So stop in or call today! 603-723-6433

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Two ways your body stores energy are “long term” reserves called “fat” and the “shorter term” called “glycogen.” Glycogen is roughly 12 hours of glucose stored in the muscles as a ready supply. Aerobic and strength training exercises cause this glycogen to be depleted at a faster rate, both while exercising and for hours after.

Results are that your body dips into the “fat” reserves, depleting the extra fuel hanging onto the body.

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Gorham House Florist

Gorham House Florist will be working with other local businesses to present their Valentines day Specials.

“All in one Basket” is a country basket and teddy bear with a red roses, mylar balloon and truffles from Saladino’s Restaurant. Another features a Valentines Willow Tree (r) figurine from the Moose’s Antler nestled in a bouquet of Flowers. Add on idea’s include jewelry from the Stone Rappers of Milan and Lisa Willey’s

J’s Corner Restaurant and Lounge Do something special. Bring the love of your life to J’s Corner Restaurant for Valentine’s Day. We have heart-warming drinks, great service and awesome food.Look for our Valentine Day Specials (this paper). Full menu available. Call 466-5132 for Reservations.

This Valentine’s Day, get it right! Get it at

MIDDLE EARTH

J’s Corner Restaurant & Lounge is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. So drive, walk or ride in (easy trail access) to experience the great service, food and atmosphere of J’s Corner Restaurant. You can also check us out on Facebook or our website j’scornerrestaurantandlounge.com.

SaVoir Flare

Valentine’s Day is a true labor of love. Take a load off and let SaVoir Flare do the heavy lifting for you. Knock your sweeties’ socks off with a gift card from SF. It is the perfect opportunity to show how much you care by putting her in the driver’s seat and in control of her shopping experience. There are no weird looks of awkward surprise when you slide her a little piece of plastic heaven. The gift card is tailored to fit

every size of wallet and customer. Gift cards are the new gateway drug and the best of Berlin and Beyond is a sweet, sassy, sophisticated addiction that can’t easily be tamed. Live music and instore specials on Saturday, February 11th. SF will be closed 2/15-2/28. Show your love....keep it LOCAL. SaVoir Flare is a Best of NHGRAND and is located at 52 Main St. in beautiful, downtown Berlin, NH.

Royalty Athletic Club

Healthy heart Healthy You!!

You heart is a big muscle doing a BIG job!

Strengthening it by exercising is one of the best ways to prevent heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and other health issues. To strengthen your heart, try walking, biking, snowshoeing, jogging, or join a gym that offers a variety of cardio vascular and weight training equipment

as well as exercise classes. Seek guidance from a trained professional who can get you started on the right track. At the Royalty Athletic Club, there is so much to choose from and offers something for all ages. An 81 year old man at the Royalty Club is always commenting on how good he feels and how much stronger he is compare to many 60 year olds.

Remember, “Healthy Heart, Healthy You”.

Why Not Make It A Miche Valentine?

Take Your Sweetheart Away To Tuscany This Valentines Day.

Tanning & Gift Certificates Available & More

Join Us For A Romantic Dinner Tuesday, February 14th.

Reservations Recommended Open Till 9:00PM.

Call to make an appt.

603-752-1063 590 Main St., Rt. 16 Gorham, N.H.

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I said I’d like a mango.”

natural soap of Shelburne.

“I love the creative challenges that are built into my job and to incorporate other local business’s and people’s crafts in the process has been awesome.” noted owner, Terri Colaursso.

For more information on our specials you can like us on Facebook, or our web www.gorhamhousefloristllc.com, give us a call at 466-5588 or stop in at 10 Exchange Street in Gorham.

Winterland Marketplace •151 Main St., Berlin •752-6TAN

Beauty Room at 101 Welcoming Terra Henry to the Beauty Room as our new stylist

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Gluten Free Available

752-4419 • 151 Main St., Berlin, NH

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Sue Tilden’s Partnership for Health The month of February is looked on with cupids and loving in the air. A massage can help create that, plus have an Inner Peace for your sweetheart and yourself.

Just imagine your day with both partners Relaxed enjoying that peaceful feeling inside leaving the day’s stress behind. Both of your focus on the present moment, a loving gift for each other.

Massage can feel like luxury and pampering. Plus, it has the added

bonus of helping your body to renew itself releasing the stress hormones.

“Tension is who you think you should be, Relaxation is who you are” -Chinese Proverb. Suzanne also has Gift Certificate available, call 603752-4409 . Randy Tilden’s Touch For Health Series starting February 25 & 26 and he’ s certified to give 16 CE’s for Nurses, LMT’s and Acupunctures FMI call 603-723-1518 or email randy_tilden@aol.com.

Rumorz

It’s Valentines Day so treat yourself or someone you love with a great gift from Rumorz Boutique! We will be having 20 percent off storewide (excluding clearance and consignment!) as well as 10 percent off gift certificates all week.

We have something for all the special ladies in your life including yourself for that romantic date you have planned with your significant other. We also have handmade jewelry and accessories to go with any

Salon 64

What’s new at Salon 64...

Instantly ageless facelift in a bottle A gentle serum that targets those areas of the skin which have lost elasticity, giving your skin a toned and lifted appearance - in minutes.

The amazing transformation lasts for up to 8 hours with the added benefit of amino acids which help prevent fine lines. It is applied after moisturizer and before makeup.

Come in and check it out; you’ll be amazed by the results!

Satin smooth collagen masks

Soothing and refreshing milk and honey collagen masks for lips, eyes, neck and face. Relieves tired eyes, helps reduce puffiness and dark circles, minimizes pores, moisturizes, hydrates and helps firm and tighten skin. A take home product you can use yourself in the privacy of your own home; for as little at $3.50 to $10 a mask.

Salon 64 offers the latest in professional products for hair, nail, makeup and skin care. Valentines gift sets and Salon gift certificates available. Call 466-9964.

Sarah Lachance Massage Private Couple’s Massage Class: Approximately 2 hours of one-onone instruction.

Valentine’s Day special- $125 per couple.

Learn how to safely give your partner the healthy and nurturing gift of massage.This one-on-

one session allows you to learn the basics of massage, avoid hazardous points, and give a safe massage. I will teach you to bring relaxation, compassion, and balance to your partner as you work out the days stress. To schedule call 603-7237124.

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Sinibaldi’s Restaurant & MILLYARD LOUNGE 207 E. Mason, Berlin, NH • For reservations call 752-6430

Valentine’s Day Specials Tuesday, February 14th • 4-9pm Filet Mignon Dinner $15.50

Seven Spice Sirloin Steak Salad $14.50 Lemon Basil & Thyme Broiled Combo Dinner Haddock, Scallops, & Shrimp $14.95 Baked Stuffed Shrimp & Scallop Dinner $14.95 Above Served With Choice Of Potato, Soup & Veggie

Full Menu and Take-Out Available

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Come in and get a sun kissed glow from our Mystic spray tan booth for $10 per session! Call 752-1118 for an appointment and as always walkins are welcome. And because we know that everyone is on a budget these days we have clearance racks with items as alow as $5! So, this Valentines Day keep it close and convenient by supporting your local busienss! See you on Main Street. Be local, buy local.

Spa Special!!

Now through the end of March, enjoy a FREE Paraffin Wax or Crystal Toe Ring with all Manicures & Pedicures.

Think Spring!

64 Main Street Intersection of Rt. 16 & 2 Downtown Gorham, NH 603.466.9964 Susan Griffin, Proprietor & NH Licensed Cosmetologist Open 9am to 5pm Tue-Fri and 9am-2pm Saturday

Pamper yourself with a Deluxe Spa Manicure and Pedicure Experience the pleasure of a European Facial designed with your individual needs in mind.

Enjoy some quiet time while catching a few rays in our Beach Motif Tanning Room... Packages Available.

We offer the latest in professional products for hair, nails, makeup and skin care.

Give the Gift of Pleasure and serenity to someone special.

Our salon gift certificates are an ideal way to show someone you care.

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Valentine’s Day Specials Tuesday February 14th, From 4:00pm to 11:00pm BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS Succulent Scallops Wrapped in Bacon and Drizzled with a Warm Maple Glaze.............................$8.95 JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL Fresh Jumbo Shrimp Served Chilled in a Cocktail Glass Filled with Ice, Lemon and Homemade Cocktail Sauce....................................................................................................$6.95 SEAFOOD TRIO - Golden Fried Shrimp, Scallops and Flaky Haddock with Potato Choice and Creamy Homemade Coleslaw............$16.99 BOURBON STREET MARINATED STEAK TIPS - Tender Beef Infused with a Rich Bourbon Glaze Served with Potato Choice, Vegetable Du Jour and Choice of Homemade Soup or Salad ..................$18.95 PRIME RIB - 16 oz. King Cut of Slow Roasted Tender Prime Rib with Soup or Salad, Potato Choice and Vegetable Du Jour .............$18.95 12 oz. Queen Cut..........................................................................$14.95 BAKED STUFFED HADDOCK - Fresh Haddock Baked with Our Seafood Loaded Stuffing, Potato Choice and Creamy Homemade Coleslaw.......................................................................................$12.95 BROWNIE SUNDAE FOR TWO 2 Brownies, 4 Scoops of Gifford’s French Vanilla Ice Cream, Peanut Butter and Hot Fudge Sauce, Whipped Cream, Nuts & Cherries. Perfect for sharing with your Valentine!...................................................................................... $5.95 We will not be running our $5.00 Pizza Night Special on Valentine’s Day. It will return the following Tuesday.

Call For Reservations 466-5573. Mr. Pizza Is Now Online.

Check Us Out At www.mrpizzanh.com to view all of our weekly specials. We Deliver!

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide The Beauty Room at 101 Now welcomes new hairstylist Terra Henry.

Everyone loves to look great for Valentines Day, when your looking good your feeling good. We have botanically based products that are healthy for your hair and skin! If its color you’re looking for, we’ve got high shine, long lasting allergen free color. You will love it.

We also offer aromatherapy pedicures, manicures, acrylics and shellac, call 466-2317.

Be Local. Buy Local.

Bodyline Health Club The Bodyline Health Club has been open to young and old since 1984! We are a friendly, inexpensive gym with a full circuit of weight resistance machines, free weights, cardio, all you need to keep in shape plus we’re open 24/7. No cooped in feeling here. We have plenty of windows to bring the outside in.

Do you need a plan to really get fit? Call trainer

Dick Kimber at 723-2659.

Our very affordable prices are $30 per month, $75 for three months and $120 for six months. We also offer couple, family and student rates. It is time for you and all your loved ones to make health the #1 priority! Come in and check us out.

For gift certificates or information call 752-5488 and please leave message we will get back to you.

Middle Earth

Main Street’s love child/bad boy is now forty years old or more (it was the 60s, who remembers?) Way back then, we carried bell-bottoms, beads, tie-dyed shirts, incense, posters, waterbeds and unmentionables, the public was unsure if we were a cultural threat or simply amusing.

We’ve aged, yet remain unmoderated, unpredictable and unrepentant in our bold selections of gifts.

The list is long. Good things are: Silver, jewelry,

home decore, candles and oils, fairies, gargoyles and dragons, ethnic, stained glass, tapestries, art prints, men stuff and lingerie, women’s home companions and unmentionables!

Unusual varied gifts to please a nun to a pole dancer, a stoner to a banker! In, short, we’re a fun shop with a flavor of a country store on acid. And the public seems to like it! 752-7400 Happy Valentines Day to all!

Gill’s Flower and Candy Shop Gill’s Flower and Candy Shop is celebrating its 112 year in business this year. Don’t forget Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.

Other than flowers we also offer Gourmet Hand Made Chocolates, plants, balloons, stuffed animals, dry cleaning and we now offer Keurig

Coffee for only $1.50 per cup. Stop by and checkout all we have to offer including our new product lines.

Or check us out on Facebook. www.faceb o o k . c o m / p a g e s / G i l l s - F l o w e r- A n d - C a n d y Shop/344439635586458.

Be Local. Buy Local.

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

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Mon- Thurs 3:00 pm to Midnight, Fri. 11:30 am to Midnight Sat. & Sun. 8:00 am to Midnight

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10 E xch a n ge St.,G orh a m 46 6 -5588 Gorham House Florist & The Moose’s Antler Have Created The Willow Tree Bouquet.

A Thoughtful and Tender way to say Happy Valentines Day

L O T S O F SP E C IA L S • W E D E L IVE R

Curves Special for “February” Join for 1/2 Price and ONE MONTH FREE!

Our new hours are: M-F 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sat 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.!

Now is the time to come and see what “strength training” can do for you.

We accept all major credit cards.

And we are approved by Anthem and Other Insurances!

Curves located at 112 Pleasant St., Berlin • 752-9200 Gift Idea: Give one of our memberships to a loved one and give the gift of renewed good health! Gift Certificates available.

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A lso featuring o ur very o w n “C upid’s C upcake” and “Sw eet K isses Bo uquet” A ll available exclusively at G ill’s Flo w ers Y o urValentine H eadquarters C ho co late •Flo w ers•Stuffies•Ballo o ns•and m o re

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Icy Gulch Smokehouse Restaurant Don’t know where to go for Valentine’s Day? Come down to the new Icy Gulch Smokehouse Restaurant.

That’s right we are now open for business. We’re serving up some great food and have an awesome atmo-

sphere for family, friends and children,everyone’s welcome. Oh and don’t forget to bring your sweetheart down and try out our 2 for $20 Valentine’s Special.

Open 7 days a week for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Ledgends Restaurant and Pub Owners Jack and Chris Piattoni have now been in operation over a year. Their extensive menu consists of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood.

The Piattoni’s have recently expanded their menu and are now offering Sushi on the weekends. Lunch

and dinner is served seven days a week along with breakfast. Ledgends sports pub has nightly dinner specials seven days a week and is pen till midnight or later. Karaoke is offered every Thursday night, so come join the fun. Call 466-2910 for more information.

This Valentines Day marks my (Raegan’s) 16th year in the floral industry and my team is not far behind. Gina Martin, 12 years and Betty Newton with almost 5 years.

Also, Gina, Betty and my mom, Linda Burlock have count-

less years of experience and a following in the crafting business. Together there is almost nothing we can’t create for you. So, whether it’s flowers for all occasions your in the market for or home decor, we’ve got you covered!

Floral Designs by Raegan

Nutrition for Life Kristy Nadeau Nutrition for Life For many of us, exercising outside during the spring and summer months can be very enjoyable. However, as winter approaches and the temperatures start getting cooler, exercising outdoors is put on hold until next year. But it does not have to, and continuing to exercise during the cold weather months can actually have many benefits.

Many winter activities offer a full body workout, and burns mega calories!

Cross country skiing burns up to 800 calories per hour.

Snowshoeing burns up to 600 calories per hour.

Shoveling snow burns around 300 calories per hour.

Ice skating burns up to 400 calories per hour.

Building a snowman burns about 250 calories.

Worried about being too cold? Don’t be. Exercise generates heat. You can feel up to 30 degrees warmer than the actual outdoor temperature, once you get going. Dress in layers, and get outside!

SaVoir Flare

The Beauty Room at 101 Now welcomes new hairstylist Terra Henry.

Everyone loves to look great for Valentines Day, when your looking good your feeling good. We have botanically based products that are healthy for your

hair and skin! If its color you’re looking for, we’ve got high shine, long lasting allergen free color. You will love it. We also offer aromatherapy pedicures, manicures, acrylics and shellac, call 466-2317.

52 Main St. Berlin, NH 603-752-3930 www.savoirflarenh.com

NORTH WOODS MASSAGE

Massage is a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift!

A Massage Gift Certificate IS the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day

Swedish • Deep Tissue • Yoga Hot Stone • Chair Massage

Gift Certificates Available *Now Offering: Private Couples Massage Class

Jessica Roberge – LMT, ABMP • (603) 723-6433

1831 Riverside Drive, Berlin • Jessica@evansacupuncture.com

Suzanne’s Partnership for Health 19 Ray St., Gorham, NH • (603)752-4409

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Valentine’s Special “Ionic Footbaths for Two” Save $10.00 Must be scheduled before 2/14/12. Coupon valid until 3/14/12.

May not combine with other discounts or packages.

Lise Grondin-Danault Licensed Reflexology Therapist Certified ionCleanse Practitioner ®

723-1628 • www.osmosisnh.com Valentine’s Day Sale

20% OFF STOREWIDE!!

(Excludes Consignment & Clearance)

$10 SPRAY TANS 10% OFF Gift Certificates

Starts Thursday, Feb. 9th – Tuesday, Feb. 14th

83 Main St., Berlin 752-1118 rumorzboutique@yahoo.com Crystal Martin - Owner

Tuesday To Friday 11 - 5, Sat 10 - 3 Closed Sun. And Mon

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Suzanne Tilden Licensed Massage Therapist

Skip the Roses and Sweets, This year give a real treat.

Many dates together, To make you healthier.

What could be better!

Bodyline is the answer.

2227 Riverside Dr., Berlin, NH 752-5488

Valentine’s Special 2 Dinners for $20

All dinners come with a small salad.

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo served with garlic bread.

Rib Eye Steak Dinner

Full Bar!

served with a Bearnaise sauce, starch and veggie.

Baked Seafood Trio

(scallop,haddock and shrimp) served with starch and veggie.

603-466-1222 • 603-466-1223 245 Main St., Gorham

Don’t forget to try one of our delicious desserts for only $3.95!!

Floral Designs by

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53 Church St., Berlin 752-1717 • Tues - Fri 8am-5pm

Milk Shake liters color maintenance shampoo & conditioner 2 for only $39.95

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Tea Birds

Enjoy Valenties Day with us!

Dimly lit chandeliers and lantern lit tables will add a old fashion elegance to your dining experience.

Tea Birds Cafe and Restaurant is family owned and operated restaurant located inside the Winterland Market Place on Main Street in Berlin. We pride ourselves on

excellent service and finest quality fresh homemade food. We are proud to be one of the very few “scratch kitchens” around today. This means everything from our breads, soups to our Chianti braised short ribs are made here by us! We offer a fine wine and excellent beer selection. Our homemade desserts are delectable.

White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore This Valentine’s Day, stop by the White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore for a sweet treat or gift for your sweetheart. We’ll have a variety of special deals for you and your sweetie, Monday-Friday of Valentines week. Buy one beverage and get one free with purchase of a dessert from our pastry case.

Other specials include Smores Latte, Salted Caramel Hot Choco-

late, Key Lime Pie w/Coconut Mousse, Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake, just to name a few! Located across from Burger King on Rt. 16 in Gorham.

Our regular menu includes hearty breakfast sandwiches, grab-n-go wraps, panini, quiche, soups, desserts, pastries and more . We specialize in freshly roasted fair trade coffee and espresso beverages and of course books!

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Hot Bodz

Hot Bodz Apparel, Tanning, A.J.’s Body Supplements and Home of the Miche Bag!!

Hot Bodz is located at 151 Main St., nestled in the Winterland Marketplace which is home of Scene St. & Tea Birds.

Enjoy a walk along Main Street or Pleasant St. and drop into the Winterland Marketplace, it will seem as though you’ve entered into another world! Maybe you want to grab a bite to eat and while you wait stop by Hot Bodz and take a 10 minute break and get some sunshine in our 10 minute tanning machines. If it’s not tanning you want browse around and maybe our clothing or accessories will catch

your eye. Hot Bodz also carries consignment Jeans!! Enjoy Sales on Tanning, clothing & Supplements.

If your into designer Handbags then check out the MICHE BAGS!! Show her your wild about her with our Valentine’s special “Zoe”!! OR COME IN AND DESIGN YOUR OWN MICHE BAG! Tanning Specials & Gift Certificates Available!! Special Invitation!!! Ladies night at Tea Birds on Monday February 13th at 6:30 enjoy a night out with the ladies with hors d’oerves & wine. Let us demonstrate what’s new with the MICHE Bag!!

Sign up for our raffle of a MICHE Bag!! Share your ideas!! We Welcome them!

OSMOSIS

OSMOSIS NH wants to remind you about how equally important it is to rid your body of built up toxins.

Research shows that ‘ionization’ is extremely beneficial to the human body. An excessive amount of positive ions in the body which is all too common these days, can lead to illness, inflammation and dis-ease. The re-introduction of balanced cellular energy allows the body to increase its oxygen supply to all the organs of the

body and kick-start any processes that the body may not be performing effectively. Ionization therefore improves health, enhances well-being and restores natural harmony. Schedule your Valentine's Day Special, “Ionic Detox for Two” by calling OSMOSIS NH at 723-1628 to purchase in person, or go to www.osmosisnh.com, and click on "Special Deals." We also accept credit cards for your convenience.

LANCASTER, NH – Northern Community Investment Corporation (NCIC) announced today it has received a $35,000 challenge grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. This matching grant will enable New Hampshire Grand to expand the base of local financial support for its marketing and tourism efforts in Coos County.

“We are very thankful for this grant, which will help create a sustainable future for New Hampshire Grand’s marketing efforts,” said Cathy Conway, vice president of economic development for NCIC. “If we raise $35,000, then the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund will match that amount with an additional $35,000. This includes encouraging local Coos County businesses, industry members, economic development groups, and the community to participate in the program, and help raise funds and awareness to help all Coos County tourism businesses succeed.”

Members of New Hampshire Grand’s Tourism Development Board will be reaching out to the community to help raise these funds.

According to Conway, tourism is one of the region’s leading economic drivers.

“This is an important step in continuing our successful efforts to bring more visitors to Coos County,” said Conway.

New Hampshire Grand is also in the process of designing signs and kiosks that will help tell the visitor how to move around the county and discover all that it has to offer.

“This signage will also benefit the local communities in beautification efforts, ease of access and increase visitation for local businesses and attractions,” said Conway. “It’s demonstration of another major initiative that New Hampshire Grand is undertaking to further tourism development in New Hampshire’s Grand North.”

Kiosks will be located throughout Coos County from Route 3 in Pittsburg to Route 3 in Twin Mountain.

The first kiosk will be developed in Berlin with assistance from the Chamber and the Moving Downtown Forward initiative.

In July of 2011, NCIC received a $57,750 grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the NH Charitable Foundation to begin the work and construct one prototype kiosk. In addition, the Androscoggin Valley Economic Recovery Corporation has state funds that they are

NCIC receives challenge grant for NH Grand

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Sleigh rides are now being offered in Milan. Kelley Family Pulling Horses are now available for sleigh rides on Saturday, Sunday’s and by appointment. Sean Kelley and partner Charles Blanchard have a beautiful sleigh that can hold six to eight people. Take your family or sweetheart for a sleigh ride through the fields of Milan and by the Androscoggin River. Sleigh rides are $10 per person and children sitting on the knee are free! Call Sean at 723-9227 to schedule your ride. (RITA DUBE PHOTO)

NCIC from page 12

putting towards the construction of a kiosk in the Androscoggin Valley.

“We are working with vendors and contractors to refine the design and DUMMER from page 3

option the selectmen favor given the logistical issues if the bridge were to be removed completely, leaving a substantial detour through Milan for residents, school buses and plows.

The town has $66,000 left in the fund designated to remove the bridge and Wentworth said he’s like to see $30,000 used toward the phase II study.

Budget increases for the town include $15,438 in the administration line for health insurance, as well as $6,000 more in the elections line due to this year bringing four elecPELLET from page 6

stays in the regional economy. That is money to support jobs in our communities.”

The pellets in this case are manufactured at this point in neighboring Maine, he said.

Wilson said that the Berlin model is “a first step.” He said BMNP is looking at commercial buildings, as well, and then replicating the effort in other Northern Forest states.

He said one of the first challenges is to familiarize the market with the value and ease of moving from foreign oil product to local wood for heating via the pellet boiler systems.

“We are trying to create a reference population so that people can come and see what it’s all about in a personal way,” he said.

Also, the boilers installed via this program will be monitored for efficiency, helping to create a larger body of statistics about the boilers.

“What has allowed us to take this step is our support from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Foundation ($190,000 grant over two years) and corporate support from Citizens Bank, Grappone Auto, and Northway Bank, assisted through

messaging with input from community representatives,” said Conway.

“The kiosks will be developed in partnership with local businesses and chambers of commerce.” tions (presidential primary, town meeting, state primary, and general election). The building line is up $5,000 to cover anticipated increases in utility and fuel costs as well as any unforeseen issues, like last year’s chimney liner failure, which sent the line over budget in 2011, Labbe said.

Other notable increases include $2,500 and $2,000 in the ambulance chassis fund and fire assistance fund, respectively. Also up is the welfare direct assistance line, which was boosted to $10,000 since the town currently has two “full-time” families receiving aid. the purchase of tax credits with the help of N.H. Community Development Finance Authority,” he said.

“There are additional tax credits available for other corporate donors who may choose to support the program.”

With this financial help, the Northern Forest Center is able to offer direct subsidies “to make the pellet boilers available to all economic levels,” he said.

The third core partner in the BMNP effort is Maine Energy Systems “which has the practical ability to accomplish the goal.

“They can provide training for installers and the equipment. They bring the technical expertise about the systems and how they work,” Wilson said.

“And the client,” said Badenhausen, adding another set of core partners.

“The first cohort has been amazing!”

As for the Cannings, “It gets better everyday,” they say. And they are looking forward to improving their garden with the minuscule amount of ash produced in the highly efficient boiler.

“The guy who installed the boiler said his tomatoes had never been better,” said Canning

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re not one for sappy sentiments. You say the honest truth, and it will be the most loving and affectionate expression anyone could want to hear. Tonight features a sit-down dinner and lively conversation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You have a plan, but you’re always willing to ditch it for something with exciting promise. Unexpected twists of plot will carry you into the arms of love.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You have a way of inspiring others to bring their “A” game. Tonight: You may be moved to spend your money on something you didn’t used to consider valuable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In an act that blends your musical and emotional intelligence, you’ll learn the song that’s inside the heart of your love so you can sing it back in quiet moments.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You know that you will change and so will your relationship. You endeavor to take those changes in a positive direction. You welcome the chance to make romance a priority.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 14).

You’ll dare to dream and create the future. Next month brings greater selfdiscipline and a new fitness regimen.

You’ll love the boost you get from helpful people in April. This summer, someone treats you like a special date -- again and again. It will feel lovely to be cherished. New financial avenues open up in June. Taurus and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 50, 7, 22 and 19.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You come alive in a small group and will steal the show with your charm. If you’re not already planning to be around a few close friends, pull a last-minute soiree together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Partners and friends may want more of your time than you expected to give. Keep the schedule loose, and you’ll be able to accommodate the fun surprises and twists of the day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Being enamored causes you to stretch your usual bounds of reason. You may act silly, believe the unbelievable or suddenly want with your heart instead of your head.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Not wanting to perpetuate generic sentiments, you’ll find a way to celebrate this holiday that highlights the unique way you give your love. You’ll excel at this creative challenge.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Even when your activities are relatively down to earth, exciting escapes and miraculous fantasies dominate your thoughts.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your presence is calming, your warmth disarming. The one who’s always “on” will feel comfortable enough to relax and be real around you. Tonight’s conversation reveals deep affection.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have many people to please, and you don’t want to leave anyone out. Be careful not to spend so much time on your large circle of friends and family that you neglect the tight circle of your near-

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Tuesday, February 14 Berlin and Coos County Historical Society: monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Moffett House Museum, 119 High St., Berlin, N.H. Public is welcome.

Wednesday, February 15 Berlin Water Works Commission: meeting 12 p.m., 55 Willow St., Berlin, Public welcome, handicap accessible.

Androscoggin Valley Retired Educators Association (AVREA): Meeting at the Yokohama Restaurant, Gorham, NH. Guest speaker will be Betty Gosselin discussing Reiki.

Business meeting at 11:30 a.m. Members and guests are welcome. FMI call Louise Estrella 752-7118.

Thursday, February 16 Finding Focus: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Workshop at WREN in Berlin.

Berlin School Board: Meeting 6 p.m. in the Berlin High School Library.

Monday, February 20 Ladies of St. Anne: card party, 1 p.m., St. Anne Hall, lower level, School St. Saturday, May 5 Jefferson Fireman’s Association’s annual Soup, Chowder and Chili Cook Of: Jefferson Fire Station, 5 to 7 p.m. The cook off is open to all cooks from beginners to professional.

We welcome business to enter their specialties. FMI contact any member of the Jefferson Fire Department or Bill Jones 603837-2264 or wwj545@ myfairpoint.net.

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Tuesday Holiday Center Activities: 27 Green Square, Berlin. Toast and coffee 8-10 a.m.; cribbage tournament 1-4 p.m. FMI 1413.

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 Berlin Kiwanis Club: meets at Northland Restaurant & Dairy Bar 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

QUEEN AND HER GALLANT KNIGHT HAVE SHARED LIFETIME OF LOVE

DEAR ABBY: At this time of year I have seen letters in your column from couples describing how they met. I hope you will print ours. During a study break one evening in April 1937, I walked to Bruckner Boulevard Park in the Bronx to sit on a bench and watch the cars drive by. A cyclist whizzed through the center walkway, then stopped and slowly backed up to where I was sitting.

“Hello,” he said. I responded. “Who are you?” he asked.

“I’m Queen Elizabeth the First,” I told him without batting an eye. “Well,” he replied, “I’m Sir Walter Raleigh -- unfortunately, I don’t have a coat to place at your feet.” Then he sat down beside me. We talked, we laughed, and he walked me home.

Four years later, Ben and I eloped. That was April 3, 1941.

This year we will celebrate our 71st anniversary and have, in our lifetime together, accumulated three beautiful daughters, nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three greatgreat-grandchildren and another on the way.

We have shared our tears, our joys, our failures and our successes. We have worked long hours, taken vacations, participated in sports and traveled. We have enjoyed every moment. Now in our 90s, we are financially secure, have a caring family and many beautiful memories. Ben, however, has not as yet placed his coat at my feet. -- BELLA IN NEW YORK DEAR BELLA: No -- he took you on a lifetime magic carpet ride instead. May you enjoy many more years of happiness together.

DEAR ABBY: Last weekend I went to a birthday slumber party at a friend’s house. We played poker as we often do, then one girl suggested we play strip poker. She was kind of pushy about it. I wasn’t comfortable with the idea and chose not to participate. I was the only one. Everybody laughed at

me. They called me a prude and told me “all girls look the same.” I don’t think I’m a prude. I’m not shy about undressing in front of my sister and friends. I’m just not comfortable about something like this and saw no point to it. I mean, if “we’re all the same,” then what’s the reason for exposing our bodies to each other? Everybody thought it was fun, and those who ended up taking it all off laughed about it.

Is there something wrong with me? Now they’re talking about doing it at future slumber parties, so I’m not sure how to handle it. I could just not attend, but this is the group I hang out with, and I don’t like to miss out. -- NO PRUDE IN SACRAMENTO DEAR NO PRUDE: Not only is there nothing wrong with you, I applaud you for not giving in to peer pressure and doing something you didn’t feel was right. It took maturity to refuse.

Because you’re not comfortable playing strip poker, you should make other plans for those nights. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t socialize with your friends -- but if their idea of a fun time is strip poker, consider cultivating a few more relationships with girls who have broader interests. That way you’ll have something to do on nights they are playing -- until they grow bored with the game. (And they will.)

TO MY READERS IN ABBYLAND: I’d like to make my feelings clear, I love you “Abbdicts” far and near.

Your comments challenge and enlighten, stimulate and often brighten.

Yes, I know you’re sometimes critical, but you’re always analytical.

So on this Happy Valentine’s Day I send a heart full of love your way. -- ABBY

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

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BERLIN, three bedroom, 1st floor, heat, h/w, washer dryer hook-up, off-street parking $795 no pets (603)723-3856.

HIMALAYAN kittens one male one female $300 each, Shelty puppies $500 each, call 636-1349.

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BERLIN: 4 lg rooms, storage room, 2 bedrooms, heated, Furnished or unfurnished, no pets, parking, enclosed porch, close to downtown. $550-$600/mo.

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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).

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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.

ONE bedroom, heat, h/w, electricity included. $600/mo.; Studio, heat, h/w, electricity included, $500/mo. 603-723-4724.

For Sale 52” projection TV floor model on wheels, works fine, but picture is dim. $200 (603)466-3826.

BERLIN- rooms for rent $87. week, includes all utilities (603)723-3042.

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

BERLIN: 2 bdrm house on Cushing St. Heat included, 1st & sec required. $750/mo 617-771-5778.

BEDROOM-SOLID Cherrywood Sleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chest, night stand. New! Cost $2,200 sell $895. (603) 235-1773

Business For Sale Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning Franchise Call 466-5835 FMI

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For Sale

Help Wanted

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CLASSIC Wooden Motorola stereo phonic LP player with AM/FM radio from the 1950's still works, $100, 723-4032.

LOCAL childcare center has job openings working with children 6 weeks- 3 years, Early childhood education a must. FMI call (603)752-5403.

LOCKNESS Painters, quality painting, 27 years experience, fully insured/ references, 752-2218.

COIN-OP washer, top-load, pro pane dryer, 12 yrs old, $200/pair; apt. size fridge, electric stove, microwave, futon, dresser w/ mirror, coffee and end table, glass top; liquor cabinet, computer desk; TV's, stands, FMI and prices, Gorham 915-1484.

COOK Healthy with a Black & Decker Food/ Rice cooker w/ instruction booklet, hardly used, $15, 723-4032.

CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. (603) 833-8278 SOLID oak entertainment center. Fit up to 30” wide TV, plus shelves. Paid $300, will take best offer. All proceeds go to local food pantry.

TORO Snowthrower, 8HP, $200, call 752-1321, leave message and phone number for a return call.

USED SKI & SNOWBOARD packages, starting at $79.95. All sizes, used helmets $19.95 at Boarder Patrol (603)356-5885.

Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style.

Fabulous back & hip support.

Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249.

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Free 10 FREE FIREPLATES Save oil & money, make hot water with a Fireplate "water heating baffle for wood stove".

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Help Wanted COORDINATOR- INT’L STUDENT PROGRAM

Motivated, flexible, self starter w/ creative problem solving skills. Enjoy teens, community service, PR. Recruit host families, supervise foreign high school students. Comp & travel perks! Part time, flexible hrs.

Contact Annette at annettem@pax.org and see www.pax.org for info.

RESPITE Care Provider: I am looking for flexible people Who are interested in working in my home to provide personal care support for my sister. If you are a compassionate and caring person please give us a call for more information. Training will be provided. Minimum Requirements include: Valid drivers’ license and proof of auto insurance, Completion of driver’s and criminal background checks. Applicants may call Claire for more information: (603)752-3579.

Home Improvements FORTIER HOME REPAIR

LOCKSMITH. North Country Lock & Key, certified Locksmith.

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PROFESSIONAL wallpaper installer and painter at reasonable rates. Call for details and estimates, 603-662-3002.

TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

18+ years experience! On-site computer repair, upgrades, wireless setup, virus removal, & more!

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

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IPOD FIX IT Not just iPods, but Digital Cameras, Smartphones, Game Systems LCD- TV"S. not listed? Just ask! 603-752-9838.

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LOOKING for pellet stove repair person. (603)348-3299.

RIDE South, Route 16, early Sunday morning, Berlin/Gorham to Wakefield. Consideration call 207-385-0152, leave message.

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

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BUYING junk cars/ trucks, heavy farm mach., scrap iron. Call 636-1667 days, 636-1304 evenings.

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Dewhurst pushes Hanover past Berlin/Gorham skaters, 6-1

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

HANOVER--Senior Maddie Dewhurst scored four goals leading Hanover to a convincing 6-1 victory over Berlin/Gorham in a girls’ Division I hockey game in Hanover Saturday.

The Dewhurst scoring may have over-shadowed the brilliant goal tending performance put on by B/G’s Chelsey Caron. Caron was solid facing an amazing 65 Hanover blasts and turning aside 59 of those shots to keep the game much closer than it was.

The visiting B/Gers scored first just 1:10 into the opening period.

Eighth grader Jenna Arguin lit the lamp with help from line mate Emily Landry to take a brief 1-0 lead. It was Arguin’s third goal of the season.

At 12:53 of the first period, the Maurauders got things tied up on Dewhurts’s first goal of the afternoon. Line mates Madison and Tessa Hill got the assists on the goal to make it a 1-1 game after one period.

Hanover scored three times in the second period to extend their lead to 4-1. Dewhurst got her second of the

game and the eventual game winner just 16 seconds in from Tessa Hill.

Madison Hill scored unassisted at 8:58 and sister Tessa scored at 12:54 from Madison, to make it 4-1 at the end of two periods.

Dewhurst scored the hat trick just 44 seconds into the third period on a Berlin turnover deep in their end to make it 5-1 for the Marauders. At 3:07 of the third period, the scoring sheet was completed on Dewhurts’s fourth goal, that was set up by Madison Hill.

Hanover goal tender, Katie Fenton, was not as busy as Caron was. However, the veteran keeper had eleven saves in Hanover’s 12th win of the year.

The Berlin/Gorham girls will travel to Souhegan on Wednesday, before they close out their remaining two games at home. With some outside help, the final home game against St. Thomas/Dover, could potentially become a playoff type game to make the sixth and final spot for playoff action.

BHS 1 0 0--1 HHS 1 3 2--6 Scoring: BHS- Arguin, HHSDewhurst 4, M Hill, T Hill, Saves: BHS- Caron 59, HHS- Fenton 11.

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Barbara L. Kilbride

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OBITUARY –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BERLIN, NH -- Barbara L. Kilbride, 84, of 72 Elm Street, Berlin, NH, passed away on Sunday February 12, 2012 at the Country Village Health Care Center in Lancaster, after a short illness. She was born in Berlin on January 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (McGuiness) Kilbride. She attended St. Patrick’s School and graduated from Berlin High School in 1945. She worked for Brown Company/James River, retiring in 1980.

Members of the family include her sister, Margaret Roy and her husband Ronald of Berlin; her long-time friend, Leon Hawkinson of Berlin; two sisters-in-law, Annette Kilbride of

81 Wight St., Berlin, NH

Berlin and Lucille Kilbride of Bedford, NH; 17 nieces and nephews, many of whom contacted her in the last few weeks. She was predeceased by three brothers, Dennis, Francis and Irving and by a grandnephew, Nathan.

Graveside services will be held in the spring at St. Kieran Cemetery in Berlin at a date and time to be announced. At her request, there will be no calling hours. Donations in her memory may be made to Good Shepherd Parish, PO Box 570, Berlin, NH, 03570 or to your favorite charity. The Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bryantfuneral.

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Berlin boys win in Clash with the Titans, 6-3

Rivard nets Hat trick!

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

NASHUA-Senior Jeremy Rivard scored three goals helping the Berlin boys hockey team to a 6-3 victory over the Nashua North Titans in Nashua Saturday.

Berlin sophomore Connor Jewett got the visiting Berlin boys on the board with a short handed goal just 3:45 into the first period. Rivard and defenseman Jeff O’Neil got the helping markers on Jewett’s 16th goal of the year.

Rivard got his first of the game and ninth of the year with just 1:34 left on the clock in the first period. Senior Captain Ethan Dorval and Jewet got the assists. and more importantly a 2-0 lead.

The home team cut their deficit in half at 5:43 of the second period.

Berlin was in the penalty box for a tripping infraction allowing Nashua’s Crocker to make it a 2-1 contest.

Each teams’ defense decided to take some time off for the remainder of the second period. Jewett netted his second of the game at 6:28 from O’Neil.

Nashua made it 3-2 on a short handed goal of their own off the stick of Kelley from Crocker.

Rivard closed out the scoring in the second period scoring a power play goal at 12:27 from Jewett and Trevor Leborgne and then the nail in the coffin goal with just 10 seconds to play in the second period for the 5-2 lead. Leborgne picked up the assist on Rivard’s eleventh goal of the winter.

Nashua put a scare into the Berlin boys reducing their deficit to two gaols, just fourteen seconds into the third period on a Lathan goal. However, Leborgne notched his fourth goal of the year at 9:30 of the third period to give Berlin their three goal cushion back. Dorval picked up the set-up marker on the power play goal making the final score 6-3.

The win put Berlin at 4-10 on the winter and gives them an outside shot to make the playoffs if they can finish the season on a roll. “We need to focus on one game at a time,” said head coach Mike Poulin. “We play Nashua South on Wednesday and that’s all we should be thinking about.”

Berlin will return to the Notre Dame Arena on Saturday, facing off against Salem at 6 PM. BHS 2 3 1--6 NNHS 0 2 1--3 Scoring: BHS- Rivard 3, Jewett 2, Leborgne, NNHS- Crocker, Kelley, Lathan, Saves: BHS- Martin 19, NNHS- Thomas 25.

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BERLIN - Games this week: Tuesday, Feb. 14, basketball doubleheader, 5 p.m. Berlin girl’s hosting White Mountain Regional, then at 6:30 p.m. the Berlin boys will play White Mountains..this is Senior Night so tune in if you can’t be there! Then Thursday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m., the Berlin boys will travel to Prospect Mt. for their last game of the year before playoffs..and finally, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, the Berlin boys hockey team with host Salem. Tune in WMOU 1230 AM, FM 106.1 for the exciting action.

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Drouin bombs gun down Golden Eagles, 75-52

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN--Senior shooting guard Jake Drouin knocked down seven three-point shots, four coming in the first quarter, leading the Berlin boys’ basketball team to a 75-52 victory over Gilford in Berlin Friday.

Drouin’s twelve markers plus five points from Curtis Arsenault and four from Sam Aldrich, allowed Berlin to post a 23-8 first quarter lead. Gilford’s Connor Veazy had three points for the visitors.

In the second quarter, Veazey heated up from outside and scored nine points to help Gilford out point the Mountaineers 17-12. The Berlin scoring came from Aldrich four points and team mates Arsenault and Zach Bacon three points each to make it a 35-25 half time score.

“This was the best game I’ve seen Jake Drouin play,” said head coach Don Picard. “He heated up early with the four three’s, he also saw the floor well, finding his teammates open on cuts to the basket. Gilford’s Bean is a very good scorer, who has been playing well.

We made it a point to not let him beat us. Zack Bacon got the assignment to cover Bean and did a great job of denying him everywhere. Zack frustrated their scorer and when Gilford screened for him, our other players did a great job of switching, so Bean never got any great looks at the basket.”

The Berlin offense went into high gear in the third quarter and out scored their guests 27-15 to lead 62-40 after three quarters of play. Drouin eleven, Aldrich five, and Arsenault three points, led a barrage of seven different players who scored in the quarter. Gilford’s Bean five markers, and teammates Veazey and DuBois scored three points each for the visitors.

Both teams got their benches involved in the final quarter. Junior point guard Dimitri Giannos netted seven points before retiring for the evening for the home team. Gilford’s Veazey scored seven points and DuBois added another three points.

For the game, Gilford shot 19-55 from the floor to include going 10-22 from beyond the arc. The Eagles managed to shoot 4-9 from the foul line.

Veazey led his team scoring 23 points.

The Mounties were 26-60 from the floor and 11-21 from three-point land.

Berlin was a solid 12-16 from the foul line. Drouin led all scorers at 25 points.

The remainder of the starting five all had solid scoring nights. Aldrich thirteen, Arsenault and Bacon eleven each and Giannos nine, proved that sharing the ball works best.

“As a team we are starting to pick up our play,” stated Picard. “The intensity level at practice has increased over the past couple of weeks. We want to be playing our best basketball as we head into the tournament and I believe we are approaching that goal.”

On Tuesday night, it will be senior night at the BHS Gym. The 15-1 Mountaineers will play host to their rival the White Mountain Regional Spartans. Berlin can finish the season as the top seed in Division III by beating the Spartans and then defeating the highly regarded Prospect Mountain Timberwolves (13-3) at their gym on Thursday.

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Lady Patriots hold off late Huskie comeback, 37-33

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BETHLEHEM--Profile’s Nicole Compo hit five of her six foul shots in the fourth quarter, helping the Patriots to a 37-33 victory over Gorham in Bethlehem Friday.

The Patriots appeared to be headed for a very easy victory, leading the game 32-16 in the fourth quarter and five minutes to play. Two Huskie starters were on the bench with five fouls and the chances for victory seemed well out of reach.

“Coach Girouard called time out and pulled all of the girls in close together,” said assistant coach Jean LeBlanc. “I won’t tell you what was said but he got out of them in the last five minutes of the game, what we know they are capable of doing at any time. It’s too bad to play like that for 27 minutes and then double your offense in just five minutes.

Maybe now they can see just what they are capable of doing when they play together.”

Gorham went to a man-to-man full court press, applying ball pressure. The Huskies got a much needed three-pointer from Leslee Kenison to begin the comeback. On the ensuing in-bounds, first year sophomore Heather McClure dove for a loose ball to get a jump and possession back to Gorham. On the in-bounds Kenison hit another three and the Huskies had a pulse 32-22.

Some Profile turnovers and missed shots along with a Bisson runner on the base line and foul shots from McClure and Hayley Holmes made it a 32-27 game. Those two minutes silenced the home crowd.

The run had the Profile coaching staff calling for an immediate time out.

The Patriots managed a hoop after breaking the full court press to push their lead to 34-27. The Huskies responded with a McClure bucket to get it back to five at 34-29. On the in-bounds, Gorham caused a bad pass and moved the ball down the floor.

Devon Cyr worked the Gorham fast break to perfection, finding McClure on the wing. McClure had the defense charging her and she reversed the ball to Kenison. Kenison took the three pointer and as her ball was nestling into the twine, you could hear the sound of an officials whistle as she was knocked

to the floor with a foul. The referee displayed the emphatic good hoop and Kenison was headed to the foul line. The Huskie bench went nuts and with less than 40 seconds to go, the Gorham heart beat was in perfect rhythm, trailing 34-32.

Kenison’s foul shot went halfway down and then popped back up and out. A mad battle ensued for the rebound. Gorham freshman Brooke Nadeau out battled two Patriots and put her shot back up. Again, there was a sound of a whistle. Nadeau’s shot had the entire gym in complete silence as it rolled just off the rim, sending a huge sigh of relief to the Patriot fan base.

Nadeau’s first foul shot was good, making it 34-33.

The Patriots called a timeout, trying to ice the youngster. The strategy worked and this time Profile controlled the rebound and brought the ball down the floor. The Huskies had to foul and put Compo on the foul line with 15.3 seconds to play. Compo drained both foul shots to put the home team up 36-33.

The Huskies set up a play for a pick and roll at the top of the key for a three point shot. Gorham got a wide open look for a three pointer. Unfortunately it did not fall and Gorham had to foul again. Compo hit the first foul shot and missed her second, making the final score 37-33.

The Huskies scored just 16 points in their first 27 minutes of play and managed to put up 17 markers in the final five minutes. Profile’s Compo scored 12 points and team mate Ashlea Greenlaw had ten points for the home team. The Huskies got 12 from Bisson and nine from Kenison.

The 6-9 Gorham girls have three games left to play on their schedule, hosting Littleton and Colebrook, while traveling to Concord Christian. The Lady Huskies will need at least a win in one of their three if they want to finish in the 12th or 13th playoff spot.

GHS 04 10 02 17 33 PHS 07 09 10 11 37 Huskies (33)- Cyr, Stewart, Kenison 3-0-9, McClure 1-1-3, Holmes 1-2-4, Bisson 5-2-12, Nadeau 1-1-3, Carlisle 1-0-2.

Patriots (37)- Compo 3-5-12, Christnacht 1-0-2, Kennedy 1-0-2, Sellers 1-0-3, Greenlaw 5-0-10, Kaplan 1-0-2, Kaplan 2-2-6.

Defenseless Gorham Huskies fall to Patriots, 69-52

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BETHLEHEM--Patriot middle man Allen Komisarek dropped in a game high of 23 points, helping Profile to a convincing 69-52 victory over Gorham Friday in Bethlehem.

The Huskies played a solid first quarter, ending it dead locked with the Patriots at 15-15. Lambertson carried Gorham netting eleven of his teams’ fifteen points. Profile guard Jake Kelley had nine markers for the home team.

The second quarter slowed down to half court sets for both teams. Profile held a slim 9-5 point scoring edge to lead 24-20 at halftime. Will Shillieto had two hoops for Profile. Senior Jake St. Hilare scored all five of Gorham’s points.

The Gorham offense began to sputter in the third quarter. Individual attempts in the offensive end forced some ill timed shots and turnovers. Profile built a nine point edge by the end of the third quarter 42-33. Travis Greenlaw and Komisarek paced the home team offense, while St. Hilare (seven

points) did his best to keep visiting Gorham within striking distance.

The fourth quarter turned ugly very early for the Gorham boys. The defense was non-existent and the Profile lead exploded to twenty points, just two minutes into the final quarter. Several time-outs yielded no success for the visitors. Some late long range shooting heroics from Lambertson and sophomore Kyle Boisselle (2 three pointers each), made the final score 69-52. Most of the Profile scoring came in the paint area from Komisarek ten points and Shillieto nine points for the home team.

For the game, Profile hit on 28 field goals and shot 12-19 from the foul line. Komisarek led everyone with 23 points scored. Team mates Shillieto 15 markers and Kelley 13 points helped in providing offense for the Patriots. Gorham netted twenty field goals, seven from behind the three point arc. The Huskies were 5-8 from the foul line. Lambertson 19 points and St. Hilare 14 points played significant roles in the Huskie offense. see HUSKIES page 21

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Gorham Huskies share in 81-48 drubbing of Panthers

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PITTSBURG-The Gorham boys’ basketball team had just eight players HUSKIES from page 20

GHS boys ski team winds up season with a third at Cannon Brady Fauteux

by Sherrill Tracey FRANCONIA—The Gorham High School Alpine Ski Team finished up their regular season with two slalom races held at Cannon Mt. on Friday, February 10. The day included a tworun, combined-time slalom race in the morning and a one-run slalom event in the afternoon.

The Gorham boys team finished a solid third in both races to finish third overall for the day behind visiting team Lyndon Institute (Lyndon, Vt.) and second-place Profile, and ahead of teams from Derryfield, Woodsville, Sunapee, Trinity, and Moultonborough.

The morning two-run slalom proved to be a survival challenge with many competitors getting tossed out of the course.

Gorham’s fastest skier was Tyler Sanschagrin (87.04 sec) in seventh, followed by Mark McGillicuddy (87.36 sec) right behind in eighth. Also scoring for Gorham were Jordan Neil (career-best 13th, 90.45 sec) and Brady Fauteux (15th,93.67 sec). Luke Kinney (96.96 sec) was 18th.

Lyndon Institute won easily with 382 points. Derryfield (362) just edged Gorham (361), followed by Profile 4th (355), Sunapee 5th (325), Woodville 6th (322), Trinity 7th (308) and Moultonborough 8th (79). Alex Camerino (Derryfield, 79.37 sec) won the race with Tyler Doyle (Profile, 81.03 sec) second, and Issac Gershum-Half (Lyndon, 82.6 sec) taking third.

see PANTHERS page 22

ton are left for the Huskies. Gorham needs a victory in one of the three final games to keep themselves out of the 15th or 16th seed for the playoffs.

GHS 15 05 13 19 52 PHS 15 09 18 27 69 Huskies (52)- Pike, Boisselle 2-0-6, Murphy, Lambertson 7-1-19, Jensen 1-2-4, St. Hilare 6-1-14, Defosses 1-0-2, Turgeon 1-0-2, Bisson 2-1-5.

Patriots (69)- Ash, Greenlaw 3-0-7, Kelley 5-3-13, Komisarek 8-7-23, Shillieto 7-1-15, Burns 3-1-7, Johnston 1-0-2, Sirois 1-0-2.

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Kyle Lachance was Gorham’s top finisher in 10th place (42.5 sec), followed by Tyler Sanschagrin (12th, 42.88 sec), Jordan Neil (16th, 45.38 sec), and Ryley White (19th, 46.89 sec).

Ben Waddell finished 26th (55.5 sec) and Ryan Mayers placed 43rd (68.73 sec). Gorham suffered a tough break when senior Kyle Fortin was unable to negotiate the last gate before the finish line, disqualifying after an otherwise blistering-fast run.

Lyndon Institute again came out on top with 390 points. Profile climbed ahead into second with 380.5 points, followed by Gorham (3rd, 357.5 points), Woodsville (341), Derryfield (325), Sunapee (313), Trinity (310), and Moultonborough (148). The afternoon run was won by Liam Genersee GORHAM page 22

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LINCOLN--The Gorham girls’ basketball team used a tough 3-2 half court zone defense and went on to defeat winless Linwood 44-12 in Lincoln Wednesday.

Gorham limited the Lumberjacks to long range shooting and led 23-4 by halftime. Senior Jaimie Bisson scored nine points on the interior and freshman Brooke Nadeau chipped in with six points to pace the Gorham attack. Eunice Bartlett and Triston MacDonald had the Lumberjack baskets.

The second half did not change for the home team Lumberjacks. Gorham used all of their players and out pointed the home team 21-8 to win pulling away.

Bisson had another four hoops for the Lady Huskies.

Colbie Blaisdell had two hoops for Linwood.

For the game, Linwood had netted six hoops from the floor and went 0-1 from the foul line. Bartlett and Blaisdell had two hoops each for the Lady Lumberjacks. Gorham had 17 field goals from the floor and shot 10-28 from the foul line. Bisson led all scorers

with 17 markers. Teammates Leslee Kenison and Brooke Nadeau scored seven points each.

“The girls are learning that doing the little things means a lot,” said head coach Pete Girouard. “We have to continue to focus on everyone playing defense and boxing out. We need to continue to get better at getting our passes inside to our big players. Each game we get a little better. Hopefully we will be peaking at the right time of the year and possibly surprise a team or two at the end of the season.”

The Gorham girls will travel to Profile high school on Friday for a big Division IV match-up. A victory for Gorham can get them a post season playoff spot.

GHS 12 11 10 11--44 LHS 02 02 08 00--12 Huskies (44)- Cyr 1-1-3, Stewart 1-0-2, Kenison 3-1-7, McClure 1-1-3, Holmes 0-3-3, Gagne 1-0-2, Bisson 8-1-17, Nadeau 2-3-7.

Lumberjacks (12)- Bartlett 2-0-4, McCrohnan 1-0-2, Larve, Fadden, Blaisdell 2-0-4, T MacDonald, S MacDonald 1-0-2.

PANTHERS from page 21

and team mate Lambertson four hoops to pace the Huskie offense.

For the game, The Panthers had 20 field goals, four from beyond the arc. Pittsburg was 4-8 from the foul line. Chase led all scorers at 26 points. The Huskies has 27 field goals for the game, seven connecting from beyond the three point line. Gorham was a solid 20-25 from the foul line, including the perfect second quarter going 12-12. Lambertson 20, St. Hilare 18, Jensen 14, and Turgeon 12 points all reached double digits.

The Gorham boys have a big week in taking on Linwood on Wednesday and the Patriots of Profile on Friday. The Huskies can use a pair of wins to help them with their 2012 playoff aspirations.

GHS 28 17 15 21--81 PHS 09 11 12 16--48 Panthers (48)- Landry, Pfaff, N Remick, Chase 10-3-25, Major 4-0-8, Paquette 2-0-5, Kiley 1-1-3, M Remick, Skidger 3-0-6.

Huskies (81)- Pike 2-1-7, Boisselle 0-2-2, Murphy 1-2-4, Lambertson 9-0-20, Gauthier 1-1-4, Jensen 3-8-14, St. Hilare 6-4-18, Turgeon 5-2-12.

GORHAM from page 21

seventh graders to represent the Gorham girls for the day, and they did an extremely respectable job holding their own against sixty older racers. Natalie Harmon and Emily York both scored career-high finishes with Harmon placing eleventh (96.86 sec) and York 37th (121.71 sec) in the morning race. They finished 18th (48.23 sec) and 39th (60.64 sec) respectively in the afternoon event

defeating the Panthers 81-48. Gorham got all eight players into the scoring column.

A tough 1-2-2 half court defense got Gorham going in the right direction and out to a 28-9 lead after one quarter of play. Hunter Lambertson had five hoops, two coming from beyond the three point line. Pat Pike had a pair of three-balls and Jake St. Hilare netted seven markers in contributing to the Gorham offense.

Travis Chase had two hoops for the home team.

The Huskies managed only two hoops in the second quarter. Pittsburg tried to be physical with the Huskies and put Gorham on the foul line twelve times.

The Huskies nailed all twelve free throws to lead 45-20 by half time. Huskie Sam Jensen had one of the buckets and six foul shots in the period. Chase stayed hot for the Panthers, getting three buckets, one coming from beyond the three point line.

The second half stayed the same with the visiting Huskies out scoring Pittsburg 15-12 in the third quarter and 21-16 in the fourth quarter. The Panther’s Chase added another 15 points to his total for the home team. Michael Turgeon had ten markers

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smaller jobs that will provide work into the third week of March. He said after that the company is out of work. The company issued a 60-day Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act on Jan. 5, providing the federally required notice of plant closings.

Hanson said there are a few parties interested in the business although one is interested mainly in the assets. The rest are looking at continuing to operate it as a going concern. Isaacson had been negotiating to sell the operation to Heico Companies of Chicago which bankruptcy attorney William Gannon BASS from page one

of this month but said he also is in favor of a Republican proposal to require drug screening and a high school equivalency diploma. The congressman said he saw nothing wrong with requiring recipients to clean up their lives and improve their education.

Carl Gagnon said he was required to undergo drug testing when he was hired for his current job. He said he believes people receiving unemployment benefits or welfare assistance should have to prove they are ready for employment.

Bass said he is also in favor of extending the payroll tax cut but believes the extension should be offset by cuts in spending and programs.

Noting the political tension in Washington, Bass said House Republicans are trying to change the direction of the country and reduce spending. He complained that the Senate has refused to submit a budget for over 1,000 days.

With two children of his own, Bass said he wants to make sure there are jobs for the future generation.

He said it is also important to protect Medicare and Social Security.

“We have to think about tomorrow,” he said.

In response to questions about the inability of ATV

described as “a stalking horse.” But last Tuesday, one day before letters of interest were scheduled to be filed, Heico backed out of the sale.

Yesterday, Judge J. Michael Deasy issued an order setting the March 1 deadline for motion or motions to sell. Parties will have until March 6 to object to the motion.

Until bid procedures set by Isaacson, parties have until Feb. 15 to submit non-binding indications of interest. Bids are due by Feb. 22.

Based on the bids submitted, an auction will be held on Feb. 29, although Isaacson has the right to cancel or postpone the auction. riders to work out a land swap with the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge to allow development of an ATV trail from Berlin to Pittsburg, Bass said he will have his North Country liaison, Rep. Gene Chandler, look into the matter.

Bass said he believes the national economy is improving but argued some of the Obama administration policies delayed that turn-around from occurring earlier. In particular, he signaled out the national health insurance act, known as Obamacare, as having a negative effect on the country’s economic recovery.

Locally, Bass pointed to the re-opening of the Gorham Paper and Tissue plant, the construction of the Burgess BioPower biomass plant, and the funding of the federal prison as good signs. Bass noted he was involved with the biomass plant while he was out of office.

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