The Berlin Daily Sun, Thursday, February 16, 2012 by Daily Sun

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

VOL. 20 NO. 193

BERLIN, N.H.

Walmart ex-employees want change not closure BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM – Gorham’s Wal-Mart may be one of the largest employers in the area and it certainly draws more customers than any other retail outlet locally. But what happens when a change in management leads to the dismissal of a group of the store’s long-time full-time employees. The area found out recently when some customers and former employees started a letter writing campaign that played out in the pages of this paper. The letters were contentious at times, drawing some response from those still working at the big box superstore and some readers wrote in wondering if the workers were out to shut down the store. Nothing could be further from the truth, accord-

ing to close to a dozen current and former employees – some of whom asked not to be named for fear of reprisals. They said they are firm supporters of the Wal-Mart brand and philosophy but contend that the new management team is hurting the store. “Customer service has gone out the window,” one former employee said. Wal-Mart spokesman Dan Fogelberg disagrees. He said the Gorham store has seen improvements and that a “majority of associates have embraced the changes, and created a better shopping environment for the customers that shop there.” Fogelberg attributes the letters to a lack of using appropriate channels by those who feel slighted, and fallout from a change in management style. He said that although he has not looked see WALMART page 7

Gorham selectmen select appraiser for 2012 reval BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM—During the Gorham selectmen’s regular meeting Monday, selectmen approved the selection of KRT Appraisal, of Haverhill, Mass., for Gorham’s 2012 full revaluation. The company’s website says that “KRT Appraisal provides quality mass appraisal services throughout New England.” During the discussion, Selectman Paul Robitaille said he was concerned that KRT might not be able to respond to questions

about revaluations in a “ timely fashion.” “We need to make sure that when people have questions, they don’t have to wait months at a time for an answer,” he said. But Gorham Town Manager Robin Frost replied, “They (KRT) can be in touch with people by phone, email, they have access to the data (via the Internet) and can take a look at it and do research at their own place of business and can come up with answers. This is not an issue,” she said. Selectman David Graham said he had sat see APPRAISER page 6

Gorham selectman check town warrant articles BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

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(NY Times) — Do you make decisions quickly based on incomplete information? Do you lose your temper quickly? Are you easily bored? Do you thrive in conditions that seem chaotic to others, or do you like everything organized? Those are the kinds of questions used to measure novelty-seeking, a personality trait long associated with trouble. As researchers analyzed its genetic roots and relations to the brain’s dopamine system, they linked this trait with problems like attention deficit disorder, compulsive spending and gambling, alcoholism, drug abuse and criminal behavior. Now, though, after extensively tracking novelty-seekers, researchers are seeing the upside. In the right combination with other traits, it’s a crucial predictor of well-being. “Novelty-seeking is one of the traits that keeps you healthy and happy and fosters personality growth as you age,” said C. Robert Cloninger, the psychiatrist who developed personality tests for measuring this trait. The advantages became apparent after he and his colleagues tested and tracked thousands of people in the United States, Israel and Finland. “It can lead to antisocial behavior,” he said, “but if you combine this adventurousness and curiosity with persistence and a sense that it’s not all about you, then you get the kind of creativity that benefits society as a whole.”

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(NY Times) — Besieged by international sanctions over the Iranian nuclear program including a planned oil embargo by Europe, Iran warned six European buyers on Wednesday that it might strike first by immediately cutting them off from Iranian oil. Iran’s official Islamic Republic News Agency said the threat was conveyed to the ambassadors of Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Greece and Portugal in separate meetings at the Foreign Ministry

in Tehran. Officials said an earlier report by Press TV, Iran’s state-financed satellite broadcaster, that Iran had already cut supplies to the six countries was inaccurate — but not before word of the Press TV report sent a brief shudder through the global oil market, sending prices up slightly. “Iran warns Europe it will find other customers for its oil,” the Islamic Republic News Agency said. “European people should know that if Iran changes des-

tinations of the oil it gives to them, the responsibility will rest with the European governments themselves.” Last month the European Union decided to impose an oil embargo on Iran as of July 1 as part of a coordinated campaign of Western sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran to halt its disputed uranium enrichment program, and the Europeans have been making arrangements since then to find other sources.

With cities under fire, Assad Tentative deal reached to sets date for Syrian referendum preserve cut in payroll tax BEIRUT, Lebanon (NY Times) — With Syrian cities under fire and residents saying life is ever more unbearable, President Bashar al-Assad set a date later this month for a referendum on a new constitution, the staterun SANA news agency said on Wednesday, a gesture apparently designed to offer some kind of government-controlled change after almost a year of the most sustained crackdown in the so-called Arab Spring. The plan has been discussed for

some time and Assad said in January that the referendum would take place in March. But, SANA said, the Syrian leader has now issued a decree setting Feb. 26 as the date for a ballot. Even before the violence worsened, the idea of a referendum had seemed to pale before the scale of the crisis and it was not clear how voting could take place peacefully in some areas where government forces are fighting daily battles with army defectors, analysts said.

WASHINGTON (NY Times) — Members of a House-Senate committee charged with writing a measure to extend a payroll tax reduction and provide added unemployment benefits reached a tentative agreement Tuesday evening, with Republicans and Democrats claiming a degree of political victory in a fight with significant election-year implications. One day after House Republican leaders said they would offer a bill to extend the $100 billion payroll tax rollback for millions of working Americans without requiring spending cuts to pay for it, the Congressional negotiators struck a broader deal that would also extend unemployment benefits and prevent a large cut in reimbursements to doctors who accept Medicare. A vote on the measure is likely by Friday, when Congress is set to recess for a week. Senior aides warned that negotiators still had to sign off on the agreement and that obstacles could surface given the long-running tensions over the measure.

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House kills gas tax holiday proposal CONCORD — A Memorial Day weekend gas tax reduction has run out of fuel in the New Hampshire House. The House has killed a bill proposing a holiday weekend gas tax reduction by voice vote. The bill proposed to cut the 18-cent-per-gallon tax by 13 cents for Memorial Day weekend. The Department of Safety said the three-day reduction would cost the highway fund about $875,000, which

would result in a $105,000 reduction in local highway aid next year. The department said it is unlikely either the gas retailers or drivers would receive any benefit from cutting the tax, which is paid by the wholesaler. Last year, the House approved cutting the 18-cent-per-gallon tax by a nickel from the end of May to July, but the Senate killed the proposal. —Courtesy of WMUR

State Senate approves school aid amendment CONCORD — The long-fought battle over education funding in New Hampshire is one step closer to coming before voters after the Senate passed a constitutional amendment Wednesday. The state Supreme Court has twice ordered the state to define an adequate education and find a way to fund it. The amendment, which could be on the November ballot, aims to maintain the state’s responsibility of providing an adequate education while giving it more control over spending. Gov. John Lynch said the proposed amendment is a good way to ensure that every New Hampshire student gets a fair shake. “The only way I know of of achieving that opportunity for all of our children is to direct more money to the communities and children who need it more than others,” Lynch said. “This amendment does not remove the court from the ballots, but it does allow for targeting, which is absolutely essential,” said Sen. Lou D’Allesandro, D-Manchester. The amendment would give the Legislature full authority to deter-

mine how much aid, if any, individual cities and towns should receive. But disagreements over wording have derailed building a strong consensus on the matter, and some lawmakers want an amendment that would remove courts from the equation altogether. But how dug in those factions are is unclear. “Each body has to make its own position, and then we have to reach together and come to a compromise, and it’s not one side that has to have their way or the highway,” said Senate President Peter Bragdon. With a 60-percent majority vote of the House needed to put the amendment on the ballot, House Speaker William O’Brien said it’s dead in the water if the Republican majority has to go it alone. The House could vote on the education funding amendment as soon as next week, but many in Concord said that given the differences of opinion on many aspects of the bill, it could land in a committee of conference, which would then have the job of finding a compromise. —Courtesy of WMUR

Bill would give lawmakers more control of union contracts CONCORD — New Hampshire legislators are looking for more control over public union contracts. The House has passed a bill requiring legislative approval for all collective bargaining contracts entered into by the state. The governor’s bargaining team currently negotiates the eight different state employee contracts on behalf of the state before the governor signs off. The Legislature already has some say over employee salaries through

the budget, but supporters said the bill provides more control over other contract aspects such as evergreen clauses. Opponents said the bill would slow down an already lengthy process. The amended version of the bill that passed the House bears little resemblance to the bill limiting public employee health benefits that entered the committee, but supporters said it does not need another public hearing. —Courtesy of WMUR

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I’ve not seen one letter from a woman protesting coverage for men’s erectile dysfunction pills or penile implants To the editor: I am responding to the letter written by Ronald Demers in the Feb. 14, edition of your paper. His not having read Mr. Losier’s letter to which I responded speaks volumes about Mr. Demers. In other words, he had no idea what kind of letter prompted my response. So, it seems Mr. Demers was flying blind in his response to my pro-choice letter. His comparing a woman’s choice of prostitution to her seeking an abortion is inane. Also, his dislike for President Obama is apparent, as is his misogynistic attitude toward women. It always amazes me as to how so many men seem to think they should have a say in what a women decides to do with her own body. Now, Mr. Demers, as for your PAC theory – guess what? Individual women and women’s groups and organi-

zations have been funding abortions for poor women for years. Planned Parenthood and feminist health care centers do not use tax money to fund abortions. So, I guess you should now prepare your favorite dish of crow. Enjoy! You can think about how much of your tax money you are saving. Also, isn’t it strange that men are so concerned with the funding of contraception for women? Do you think there might be that old fundamental need for men to control women? And, do you know what? I have not seen one letter written by a woman protesting insurance coverage for men’s erectile dysfunction pills or penile implants. Do you know why? It’s none of our business what you do to your bodies -just as it’s none of your business what we do with ours. Elaine Roberge Belliveau Manchester

Health care mandate an unprecedented attack on the freedom of conscience To the editor: When the Obama Administration’s health care financing plan was signed into law, President Obama and Congress promised that funds under the new law would not cover abortions. This has now been proven to be empty rhetoric. Why? Because the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has mandated that

under the health care law, private health insurance plans must cover the “full range of FDA approved contraception” -- in which category HHS explicitly included the abortion-inducing drug Ella. This mandate includes a so-called “religious employer exemption,” yet the exemption is so narrowly defined see MANDATE page 5

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Hello fellow Berlinites. It was ninety-two years ago and the city of Berlin had just got out of the teens and World War I. Now, it was time to move forward and that is just what it did. Here is a short history of the year 1920. On January 8, 1920, former U.S. President Taft, who was this country’s leader from 1909-1913 and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1921-1930, gave a talk at the Albert Theater. Mr. Taft spoke for one hour and thirty five minutes about “The League of Nations”, an organization which had just been established after the end of World War I. Taft was the first president of this country to have come to this city. I believe the following year President Harding came here and in 1955, we were visited by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. During this same week, much interest was generated in local hockey games by Mr. O.B. Brown. Brown donated a beautiful championship cup to the team that would become the winner of the Berlin Rink Association Hockey League three times. It was a beautiful cup and well worth winning in these days. Although hockey was a fairly new game to this city, it promised to hold as much interest as baseball and basketball. It was said to be a fast sport that led them all. There were four teams in this league back then. They were called: Town, Cascade, Burgess and Berlin Mills. Each team showed a lot of pep and the play was very lively. The games were played every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7:15 p.m. under the lights. Admission to these games was 35 cents for men, 25 cents for women and 10 cents for children. This newly formed hockey league was the forerunner to the great hockey that developed in this city. I do not know who

eventually won this cup, or where it is today. An announcement was made in a February paper that a new high school was needed for Berlin. The present building on Hillside Avenue was inadequate, because of the rapidly increasing population of school age kids and it lacked many features which were regarded as indispensable in a modern up to date school building. Berlin’s second high school opened in the fall of 1906 and was only fourteen years old, before it became outdated. Today’s high school (2012) is almost 40 years old and still doing well. This just goes to show how fast Berlin was growing back then. In 1906, the high school buildPresident William H. Taft ing was an architectural triumph when it was built, but by 1920, it was becoming ineffective as a house of learning. A new building was now compulsory for the future of Berlin’s students and by 1923; it was built and operating on State Street. One of the biggest winter events to ever be held in the North Country was staged in the town of Gorham during February of 1920. It was held in honor of Washington’s Birthday. The Gorham Carnival Association, an organization comprised of all local interests, was able to successfully compete with the weatherman, who had given this small town two heavy snowfalls during the preceding week. see 1920 page 5

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Northern Garage 1920 from page 4

North Country. This new company had the agency for Ford cars and accessories and was under the great management of William G. Dupont. Mr. Dupont was a well known Berlin man who had recently resigned his position as cashier of the Guaranty Trust Company to take up this new situation. Dupont had a large circle of friends who were sure that he would make this establishment a success. He was well liked and had a large following in this new business. This was certainly a great way to get set up. On the opening day, this garage was opened to the public for inspection and had an orchestra in attendance for two hours in the afternoon and three hours in the evening. Once inside, the people noticed a machine shop with a complete line of lathes and machinery to take care of all Ford repair work. The building also had a well equipped sales room with numerous Ford cars. Sales personnel and experts were on hand to explain the newest mechanisms of the Ford vehicles and the sales room also had other accessories for these cars on display. One feature that took place on this opening day almost ninety-two years ago had to do with the local farmers. A demonstration of the newest Ford tractor took place with an expert direct from the factory. He explained in detail, the benefits that were derived from the use of this wonderful machine. This garage was originally built by contractor James Byron, with the interior decorating being finished by W. A. Pickford. I am not quite sure if any additions were put on to this building in later years, but the original structure on Glen Avenue is now 92 years old and has had many businesses in its lifetime. I can only imagine what the first showroom looked like. Questions or comments email poof@ ne.rr.com. Also, join the many fans of “Once upon a Berlin Time” on Facebook and guess at the weekly mystery picture.

MANDATE from page 4

the freedom of conscience of millions of Americans, eviscerating their freedom of choice to purchase private insurance that does not violate their ethical, moral or religious objections. I hope all readers will contact their elected representatives, in Washington, D.C., and voice outrage over this anti-life mandate. Priscilla Bergeron Gorham

The carnival officially opened on February 23, but the town of Gorham started filling up two days previously. On Monday the 23,at 1:15 p.m., the king of the carnival lead by the marshal of the parade and trumpeters arrived in an old stage coach. The parade contained Kentucky horses from the stables of O.B. Brown, a squad of soldiers from the American Legion, little girls on ponies and many more marchers. This week long event had skiing, jumping, sled dog racing, skating and a host more of outdoor activities. Yes, even before Berlin had initiated their great winter carnival, it was the little town of Gorham that had a week of great winter activities. By 1922 though, the city of Berlin initiated its own huge winter carnivals and they became one of the most historical events of the “Paper City”. On Tuesday March 9, 1920, the city of Berlin assured itself of another good year which had characterized this place since the inception of a mayor and council form of government. Up to this year, which included newly elected Mayor Eli King, the city had been able to point with pride at all the previous city leaders. The re-elected mayor had demonstrated himself as an energetic, efficient official and exercised himself for the civic welfare of Berlin. History had shown that this city advanced in leaps and bounds during King’s administration. Besides being Mayor of Berlin, Eli King was one of the leading merchants in the North Country and his business and social life were greatly integrated with the life of the city in which he lived. On Saturday, April 17, 1920, a new business was opened, when the Northern Garage (Aubuchon Plaza) on Glen Avenue was erected. It was a great addition to our business buildings, the entrance to Main Street and a credit to our city. In this new block, the Northern Garage had an establishment which was not surpassed by any other in the

that most religious schools, colleges, hospitals and charitable organizations serving the public do not qualify. Even an expanded definition of “religious employer” would fail to protect nonreligiously affiliated organizations, individuals and even religiously affiliated health insurers whose pro-life consciences are nonetheless violated. This is an unprecedented attack on

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APPRAISER from page one

Along the way, KRT would do the following, according to a summary of services sheet supplied to selectmen and the public: Hold a start-up meeting with the town administrator, director of assessing, and NH DRA monitor. Provide field training for assessing staff. Conduct exterior measurement and attempt interior inspection of all properties within the town. Send out call-back letters to each property owner and schedule appointments where a homeowner was unavailable for an interior inspection on the initial visit. Provide data entry at each step of the revaluation. Analyze all of the qualified sales for the time period of two (2) years prior to the assessment date of April 1, 2012. Update all land and building tables as dictated by sales analysis. Field review 100 percent of the properties in the field. Conduct informal hearings and consider all credible information brought forth by taxpayers and make the necessary changes. KRT Appraisal will review, process, and provide written recommendations for all properly filed abatements for the revaluation tax year. Submit to the town and DRA a full uniform standards of professional appraisal practice (USPAP) compliant report detailing the results from the revaluation. Frost assured selectmen that KRT would “represent us in cases, will defend all valuations, no matter how long it takes,” she said at the selectmen’s meeting. Other responders to the RFP included Marazoff Assessing Services of Westmoreland, which bid $91,200; Cross City Appraisal of Concord, which bid $96,000; and Purvis and Associates of Wakefield which bid $63,500. Frost said that although Purvis has worked with the Vision software, their familiarity with the system was not in the same depth as KRT’s.

KELLEY from page one

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in on some of the interviews for the re-val appraiser and was impressed with KRT’s presentation. After further discussion, selectmen approved KRT for the 2012 revaluation. The contract now awaits funding in town meeting, where Article 10 proposes that the town appropriate $90,000 for the purpose of the townwide revaluation in 2012. KRT’s bid was $82,800, said Frost, which would represent a savings of $7,800 on the anticipated cost of the legally required 2012 revaluation. In December, the town had sent out about 20 requests for proposals from the appraisers listed as approved by the N.H. Department of Revenue Administration, said Frost in a later interview. Four companies responded, she said. KRT was chosen for a variety of reasons, she said, among which is that the principals of the company, Ken Rodgers and Rob Tozier, were formerly associated with the company that developed the real estate valuation software used by the Town of Gorham—Vision Government Solutions—and currently use the Vision real estate valuation software, so that the 2012 revaluation of the town should proceed in a relatively seamless fashion. In addition, KRT has agreed to train a new town employee in the system, now that Diane Labbee, Gorham’s director of assessing, has given her notice. Frost has recommended that selectmen engage someone in a clerical position to fill this position and receive the training. The firm’s contract will start when “it is signed and funding is available,” said Frost—in other words, when town meeting approves the appropriation of the money for the mandated revaluation. In their proposal, as described in an information sheet distributed at the selectmen’s meeting, KRT projects a timeline that would begin with measuring and listing all properties beginning (with the approval of the contract) and ending with project completion by August 31, 2012.

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into the specific allegations made by the employees who complained of unfair treatment and questionable management practices, there is a company wide “Open Door” policy which would allow complaints to be brought by those affected, to higher levels of management. Most of the employees who agreed to be interviewed said they had been fired or quit before they believed they were to be fired, though some still work at Wal-Mart. Those who are still there said they dropped from full-time to part-time voluntarily in order to lessen the chance of being targeted by management. The group estimated that within the last year approximately 43 long-term employees had lost their jobs at Wal-Mart in Gorham. Some of the folks who spoke out said they worked there for as many as 14 years, none worked there less than three, and all who no longer work at the store were separated from employment between June 2011 and early January 2012. All complained of what they believe is unfair treatment by the current management team at the store, including discipline for circumstances beyond their control, intimidation, and an overall lack of emphasis on customer service. One worker, who asked to be identified only as Kathy, said she left WalMart in January before she could be fired. She had worked in the bakery for more than three years, but said she feared for her job after being disciplined. She noted that she has written to regional management recently and was told that the matter would be looked into. She said she also had sent correspondence to CEO Michael Duke, detailing her belief that longterm people were getting fired. She also alleged that most of those fired have been full-time workers so that the local store could hire replacements for less money. The group said they were disheartened, while working there, by management assertions — both one-on-one

and in group settings — that any one of them could be replaced by two parttime workers to cover more hours for less money. They claimed that the prevailing attitude among the management team was that a lower payroll would result in larger store bonuses, and that may be a contributing factor in the actions of the past year. “That’s blood money,” said one man. Fogelberg said that targeting long term employees would not “reflect our company culture.” He said that Wal-Mart employs 1.3 million people nationwide and has more than 300,000 employees who have worked for the company for more than 10 years. “We’re continuing to promote,” he said, noting that 146,000 workers were promoted internally last year. Among the specific complaints of this group of former employees were claims of unprofessional behavior on the part of some managers, including one they referred to by the unflattering nickname “Fireman Dave,” for his alleged proclivity to fire personnel. Members of the group claimed this manager had given disciplinary “coachings” with the office door open, and on at least one occasion openly mocked a developmentally disabled employee immediately after firing him. These employees also allege that though the store used to have five special needs employees, since the new management team has come on, they reduced that number to one. Other complaints included being disciplined for punching out minutes later whether for lunch or at the end of the day, despite being tied up with a customer; being disciplined for spending too long helping a customer; and being disciplined after a customer forgot a bag at the register. All but one of the workers and ex-workers who spoke said they felt that their termination and disciplinary actions were a result of circumstances beyond their control. Mindy, who used to work in the bakery, shared her disciplinary episodes as examples of what she

be helpful, she said, but none of that mattered when the supervisors evaluated the situation. The others said Mindy’s story is not unique and that they would just like the management team to lead by example and take an interest in the community. They said they believe that is what the former manager, Terry Bunch, did. “He ran it Sam Walton’s way,” said Wendy, who was fired in November. Fogelberg said that Wal-Mart does talk to its associates and conducts periodic surveys of the staff regarding their feelings on the management teams in each store. “We will continue to solicit feedback from our associates,” he said, also noting, “the customer really is the center of everything we do and we have clear expectations on how to best serve them.” Fogelberg reiterated that associates or former associates with grievances should report their issues to higher management and customers who have any issues should report them directly to the store manager.

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BERLIN -- A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Jeanne Couture, of Berlin, NH, on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish with Reverend Kyle Stanton, as celebrant. The cantor was Madeleine Jeffrey, accompanied by Susan Ramsey, as organist. The acolyte was George Arsenault, and the crucifer was Richard Laflamme. The pall was placed by her son, Arthur Couture. Her daughter, Elaine Keeler, placed the cross. Serving as readers was her daughter, Elaine Keeler and niece Sandy Pouliot. The offertory gifts were pre-

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believed was unfair treatment and targeting. She received her first disciplinary action, she explained, when after decorating a cake, she asked for the opinion of her zone manager and both she and the manager agreed it didn’t look close enough to the photo the customer had chosen. The cake was placed in the case for general sale and later sold, and Mindy went on to remake the cake in a way that pleased the ordering customer. She was disciplined for “wasting time,” and told she had been “too particular.” Her second disciplinary action came when a cake was not ready for a customer. The person who took the order had written July 25, on the order slip, instead of July 29, and therefore when Mindy worked after the date on the slip, she was unaware that an order was pending. She was again giving “coaching.” Mindy’s third and final discipline, after which she was fired, came after the frosting on a wedding cake cracked at the reception. The catch there, is that she did not frost that cake. Another associated frosted it to

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convene after the budget committee had decided on an amount. They were expected to do so the following Wednesday. On Article 6, relating to the cost of the collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees—Local 3657, which called for various increases in benefits “at the current staffing levels,” selectmen were divided. “I went back and forth on this,” said Selectman David Graham. “This issue was the result of months of negotiations between the town and the police union. At the last minute, we thought we were at an impasse, but they agreed to a zero percent raise in the first year (2012). My hope was that all town employees could do that at some point, but I don’t think we can do it this year. I want to say that this was a difficult article to (agree upon). It represents a small increase this year and, hopefully, things will (improve). In terms of the cost of $2,582 in the year 2012, I vote to approve this article.” The article puts forth a $2,581 estimated increase in 2012, a $6,708 estimated increase in 2013 and an $11,557 estimated increase n 2014. “I have to say we realize things are hard,” said Selectman Paul Robitaille. “The idea of a three year contract focuses on the issue of the loss of police to other communities. I think we were able to hold negotiations to a tight line. 2013 and 2014 represent a small percent raise. This year is stable. In the long run we hope to stabilize the situation at the police department and I think we save some costs by having people stay longer. I believe that even with this, we (police pay rates) are still lower than what other (town) departments pay.” Gorham Director of Finance and Administration Denise Vallee noted, “Part of the reason for the three year contract involves how much it costs to train new officers. All three of the years’ (increases) don’t come to half of what it costs to replace and train a new officer.” Selectmen voted to recommend Article 6. Article 7—$447,550 for operation of the Sewer Department—an amount offset by user fees and sewer funds that does not affect general taxation: selectmen recommend. Article 8—$514,013 for the operation of the Water Departmetn—an amount offset by user fees and water funds that does not affect general taxation: selectmen recommend. Article 9—$118,759 for the operation of the Gorham library: selectmen recommend. Article 10—$90,000 for the townwide revaluation: selectmen recommend.

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Article 11—$80,000 for the balance needed to meet the 25 percent match requirement for FEMA funds relating to Hurricane Irene damage: selectmen recommend. Article 12—to discontinue the town hall renovation capital reserve fund: selectmen approve. Article 13—to establish a medallion Opera House Capital Reserve Fund for management of the theater/auditorium et al and appropriate $1,159 (rental revenue received in 2011 for the space) to be placed in the fund, etc.: selectmen recommend. Article 14—to establish a Recreation Revolving Fund: selectmen recommend. Article 15—$50,000 for highway repaving, etc.: selectmen recommend. Robitaille remarked that “$50,000 is the absolute minimum we can have for asphalt. Some day I would like to see that increased because I think we are not able to keep up our infrastructure at this time.” Graham said he agreed with Robitaille “100 percent.” Article 16—$7,118 as Gorham’s share of the Androscoggin Valley Regional Refuse District for 2012 et al: selectmen recommend. Selectman Chairman Terry Oliver noted that the share is “down considerably from last year.” Graham said “this is due to the work of Yves Zornio who represents us very well there. He deserves credit for that.” Article 17—$17,500 for the Androscoggin Valley Home Care Services (by petition of Marie Fournier and others): selectmen Oliver and Robitaille recommend. Robitaille said that AVHCS took over from the former Gorham town nurse program. He said it has been utilized by many in the area. Most people who receive the service pay something, but the appropriation “helps keep elderly in their homes whereas if they ended up in the county hursing homes, the cost rises as the nursing homes cost between $60,000 to $90,000 a year (per client). This way we defray the cost of county government and keep our population in the community which I think is tremendously important. The number served is close to 50 in the town of Gorham,” he said. Graham said that he agreed the service is important but thought that the town’s share was too much. “I think the organization has assets and the ability to raise funds in other ways,” he said. Article 18—$1,000 for the D.A.R.E. program: selectmen recommend. Article 19—$42,000 for the Fire Tuck Capital Reserve Fund: selectmen recommend. Article 20—$30,000 for the Town Building Purchase and Repairs Capital Reserve Fund: selectmen recommend. Article 21—$21,000 for the Ambulance Capital Reserve Fund: select-

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selectmen recommend. Article 29—$2,500 for the Police Equipment Capital Reserve Fund: selectmen recommend. Article 30—$5,000 for the DredgingMaintenance Trust Fund: selectmen recommend. Article 32—$3,000 for the Special Insurance Trust Fund: selectmen recommend. Article 33—$3,000 for the Longevity Trust Fund: selectmen recommend. Article 34—$13,700 to support TriCounty Community Action Programs (by petition): selectmen recommend. Article 35—$2,895 for Northern Human Services (by petition): selectmen recommend. Article 36—$15,000 for the Family Resource Center (by petition): selectmen recommend. Article 37—$3,000 for the Gorham Historical Society (by petition): selectmen Oliver and Robitaille vote to recommend. Graham did not. Article 38—$4,000 to the Gorham Community Learning Center (by petition): selectmen recommend. Article 39—$1,000 for the Child Advocacy Center of Coos County (by petition): selectmen recommend. Article 40—$5,000 to support economic development through the partial funding of housing and economic development director position at Tri County CAP (by petition): selectmen recommend. Article 41—$52,000 to purchase property on White Birch Lane: selectmen do not recommend.

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LOWELL, MASS. -- Alice M. Malone, age 76, of Lowell, Mass., passed away peacefully on February 13, 2012 surrounded by family and friends at Oxford Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center in Haverhill after a courageous threeyear battle with cancer. She was born September 24, 1935, in Brighton, the only child of the late Delbert and Rose (Donnelly) Worden. During her lifetime she enjoyed keeping a perfect house, cooking and sharing new recipes. She took pleasure in crocheting and was a fan of all sorts of movies, especially John Wayne movies. She loved to travel “up north” and looked forward to 4th of July celebrations with her sons and family. She was very proud of her sons.She had a deep faith and a strong will. She had a wonderful smile, good sense of humor and a quick wit. Alice loved her new extended family. She was loved dearly by the

residents and staff at the Oxford Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center. Her family is very grateful for the friendships she made as well as the excellent care and compassion she received while residing at Oxford. Alice is survived by her four sons; Charles and his wife Ruth Ann of Lowell, Daniel and his wife Nancy of Berlin, NH, Richard and his girlfriend Louisa of Lowell and David and his wife Nati of Lowell. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She leaves her beloved roommate and best friend at Oxford, Pamela Ford. At Alice’s request there will be a graveside memorial service for family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her honor to The Resident Council at the Oxford Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center, 689 Main Street, Haverhill, Mass., 01830.

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Dick Kimber, manager of the Ming House Restaurant and Lounge (l), and David Tat (r), owner of the establishment will host a benefit supper, dance and Karoke night to “Send Dustin Down Under” on Saturday, Feb 18. there will also be a Cem Free Dance for teens, ages 13 to 19, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 7:30 to to 11 p.m., at the Ming House Lounge. The cost is $5 at the door. Berlin High School’s DJ Shamus Wheeler will provide the music. There will be door prizes and raffles 3/$1 for gift cards to Pizza Hut, Supreme Pizza, JC Penney.

Ming House hosting benefit dinner/dance BERLIN -- The Ming House/ Trail House Lounge is hosting a benefit dance for people over 21 to “Send Dustin Down Under” Saturday, February 18. Owner Dave Tat and Manager Dick Kimber have been helping Nancy Heath plan for this event a few months now. They have planed an evening with a pot luck supper including lasagna, spaghetti, salads, sweet and sour meatballs and much more. Pot luck supper is 6 to 8 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis so come out early. In addition to supper there will be an evening of dancing and Karaoke

with Trail House’s well known Friday night DJ Steve Emerson. There will be a door prize, 50/50 raffle, and raffle for chances to win gift certificates for Ming House/Trail House, Sinibaldi’s, Route 12V and Jays Quick Lube. Drawings will be held around 1o p.m. and people must be present to win. Tickets are 3 for $1. A cover charge at the door for the pot luck meal is $8 from 7 to 9 p.m. After 9 p.m. the cost to get in is $5. We have been looking forward to this Benefit Dance to “Send Dustin Down Under” for some time now.

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Saturday, February 18 Sledfest: Firehouse breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., adults $7, children $3. Bacon, hash browns, sausage, eggs, pancakes with all the fixings. A 50/50 raffle. Proceeds go towards purchase of equipment. Benefit Dinner, Dance and Karaoke: To Send Dustin Down Under. Ming House/Trail House Lounge, Berlin. Pot luck supper is 6 to 8 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis. Dancing to follow.Door prizes, raffle.Cover charge for meal $8. After 9 p.m., $5 to get in.

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Thursday Holiday Center Activities: 27 Green Square, Berlin. Toast and coffee 8 to 10 a.m.; Bingo 12:15-1 p.m.; card party 1-4 p.m. (Pitch & Whist); Jan 19, monthly luncheon at Waterwheel 11 a.m. FMI 7521413. Community Bible Church Free Meal: Doors open 4 p.m. for coffee and conversation, Dinner at 5 p.m., close up around 630. There is live music and complimentary Dunkin Donuts coffee for all. Anyone wishing to make a donation to this service can contact aprilmasiero@gmail.com Developmental Play-Group: FCESS, 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Contact person is Sheri Goyette at 603-6622331 or email sgoyette@northernhs.org. TOPS NH 0057 Gorham: Meet every Thursday, 5:30 p.m., meeting room of the Gorham Public Library on Railroad Street, Gorham. FMI Call Carolyn at 348-1416. Boy Scout Pack 207: meets every Thursday at 6:30 in the St. Michael’s School cafeteria. Berlin-Gorham White Mountain Rotary Club: Meets every Thursday 730 to 830 a.m., Town & Country Inn Shelburne. FMI email info@whitemtnrotary.org Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Mt. Jefferson LDG. #103 I.O.O.F.: meets second and fourth Thursdays of month, 7 p.m., 701 Presidential Highway, Jefferson. FMI 1-802-892-6684 or 723-0766. Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30pm. View On-line Catalog at https:// gorham.biblionix.com/. FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. AA Meeting: noon to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Berlin Knights of Columbus: Third and Fourth Degree meets on second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., St. Anne’s lower hall, Berlin. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. for members and guests from September to May. Shelburne Library Schedule: Thursday - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. FUSION: Youth Group invites all youth grades 6-12, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Games, music, and a good message to get you pumped for the rest of the week! Harvest Christian Fellowship, Willow St. in Berlin. FMIVicky at 348-2354. facbook.com/fusion603 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: 12 to 1 p.m., Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, corner of High and Main St., Berlin. Step Book Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin. Exercise Classes: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, 4 to 5 p.m. (FMI 752-2545) Pre-School Reading, Arts, Crafts Program: Errol Public Library, 10:30 a.m. To register, call Ann Bragg at 483-7720 or go to the library from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday through Saturday. F. O. E. Eagles 1464: Meets first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. The Salvation Army Thursday Afterschool Programs: 3 – 3:30, snack and homework help; 3:30 – 4 Timbrels; 4 – 4:30 Sacred Dance; 4:30 – 5 Singing Company; Dinner; and Boys Adventure Corps and Sunbeams. For more information please call 7521644. Dummer Library Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. (FMI 4490995, E-mail: dpl@ncia.net) Berlin and Coos County Historic Society Moffett House Museum: Open five days, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Can also be opened by appointment. Call 752-4590. Available are historical documents, school yearbooks, Berlin/ Gorham directories, annual city reports, city and county reports, Brown Bulletins, old books, artifacts and more. Serenity Steps Peer Support Center: 567 Main St. Berlin, Providing peer support services to local area residents challenged by emotional or mental difficulties. Open Monday through Wednesday 11-4; Thursday and Friday 11-7 p.m. FMI 752-

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by Abigail Van Buren

MOTORISTS IN THE WRONG FIND WAYS TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT

DEAR ABBY: “Mild-Mannered Motorist in Virginia” (Dec. 26) asked you for a hand signal to indicate “I’m sorry” to fellow drivers when he makes mistakes behind the wheel. Not long ago, I made a not-so-serious mistake that angered another driver. When I flashed a peace sign, then moved my mouth in an “I’m sorry,” the person’s frown changed to a smile. We then drove on with pleasant attitudes, and I tried to watch my driving more closely. The peace sign, of course, is hand closed, forefinger and middle finger up as in a “V.” I think the whole world recognizes a peace sign. It worked for me. -- FAITHFUL READER IN ARKANSAS DEAR FAITHFUL READER: I assured “Mild-Mannered” that my helpful readers would step forward to offer suggestions for an “I’m sorry” signal. And many, like you, mentioned giving the peace sign. Offering more options, my newspaper readers comment: DEAR ABBY: We New Yorkers have honed silent signals to a fine art. When I’m at fault in traffic or other situations where I can’t apologize verbally, I make eye contact, put my hand to my chest to accuse myself, and put my hands in a prayerful gesture to ask forgiveness. This almost always defuses the situation on the spot. Add a smile and you’ve made a friend as well. -- LORNA, IN THE CITY DEAR ABBY: I, too, have made boo-boos while driving and wish I could have said “I’m sorry,” but the person is usually too busy shaking a fist and screaming what are obviously obscenities to notice. I like the idea of a standard “sorry” gesture. How about holding one hand up with your palm toward your face for just a second? (As in “I’m ashamed of what I just did.”) It’s simple and lets you keep your other hand on the

wheel. -- CAROL IN HOUSTON DEAR ABBY: Why not use the American Sign Language symbol for “sorry”? Make a fist with your right hand, palm toward the body and place it over the area of your heart and move it in small circles. Of course, the expression on your face pulls it all together. Sign language is used by many people, and the chance that the person you offended may already be familiar with this sign makes it a great way to convey the sentiment. -- SIGN USER IN OLD LYME, CONN. DEAR ABBY: If I think the other driver will be able to see me, the gesture I make after a mistake is an exaggerated, slow smack to my forehead -- basically, my own Homer Simpson “Doh!” -- IN THE WRONG IN MAINE DEAR ABBY: “Mild-Mannered Motorist’s” letter reminded me of an incident a few years ago. Driving home from work, I was forced to swerve into an oncoming lane by a car driven by a young woman who was pulling onto the road from a parking lot. She didn’t see me because of traffic in the lane to my right. Fortunately, there were no oncoming vehicles, and I was able to return to my lane and proceed. At the traffic signal, I noticed the “offending” car was directly behind me. It continued following me and I started becoming concerned that I had a stalker. Turning into my neighborhood, I quickly drove up my driveway and into my garage. When I got out of the car, the young woman was walking up the driveway. She then began profusely apologizing for having caused a problem for me. She had driven miles out of her way to offer her apology, which I gratefully accepted. Then we both thanked God for protecting us. I have never seen her again, but I hope she knows I respect her tremendously. -- PLEASANTLY SURPRISED IN NORTH CAROLINA

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

Doonesbury

by Gary Trudeau

For Rent

BERLIN 3rd floor, 4 room, 2 bdrm heated. Call 978-609-4010.

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

BERLIN Spacious second floor, two bedroom, full attic. Heat. $600/mo, $600 security deposit due at signing. 915-1746. BERLIN, three bedroom, 1st floor, heat, h/w, washer dryer hook-up, off-street parking $795 no pets (603)723-3856. BERLIN, two bedroom, second floor, heat, h/w, off-street parking, w/d hook-up $600 no pets (603)723-3856. BERLIN- rooms for rent $87. week, includes all utilities (603)723-3042. BERLIN: 2 bdrm house on Cushing St. Heat included, 1st & sec required. $750/mo 617-771-5778.

BERLIN: 4 lg rooms, storage room, 2 bedrooms, heated, Furnished or unfurnished, no pets, parking, enclosed porch, close to downtown. $550-$600/mo. 723-6276, 752-6276.

CLASSIC Wooden Motorola stereo phonic console LP and 45 player 44”X30”X18” with AM/FM radio from the 1950's still works, $100, 723-4032.

BERLIN: 4 rooms, one bedroom, heated, furnished/ unfurnished, garage, shed, yard, all appliances, $575/mo. 603-752-3084. BERLIN: one/ two bedroom, heat, h/w, storage, garage, 2nd. & 3rd. floor, 752-5034 or 387-4066. BERLIN: Small cozy apt with heat & h/w included. HUD approved. $125/week. Call 603-752-1600. CLIMATE controlled rental space, 1800 sq. ft. call 603-752-4360 for details.

GORHAM, 2 bedroom, heat included, w/d hookup, no smoking/ pets. $650/mo. 466-3162.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858

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).

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

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.

Announcement

Autos

PELVIC/ Transvaginal Mesh? Did you undergo transvaginal placement of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005 and present time? If the patch required removal due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800-535-5727.

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

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373 SALE! Puppies small mixed breed. See website for more details: www.mainelypuppies.com (207)539-1520.

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

Announcement GOT a problem, pray the Rosary! THANKS Mom for choosing life.

Autos 1998 Toyota Avalon, 4dr, auto, new inspection sticker, 155k miles, runs very good. $2800. (603)986-3352.

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

For Rent $95/weekly, 3 rooms, apartment. Under owner's residence. Furnished/ utilities, $65, private, locked room, 603-348-5317. BERLIN 1 bedroom, first floor, frig, stove, heat, h/w, off-street parking, no pets $525 (603)723-3856. BERLIN large sunny 2 bdrm. apt. 2nd floor, large porch & shed, heat, h/w & appliances included. $650/mo plus sec. 207-571-4001. Avail. March 1st. BERLIN 1,2,3 bedroom apts. renovated. Heat & hot water. HUD accepted. Robert Reed (603)752-2607, (603)723-4161. BERLIN one bedroom w/d hook-up, 2nd floor $135/wk, heat, h/w (603)752-6459, (603)723-6726.

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

FMI call 603-449-2140 or 603-723-8722. BERLIN 1-4 bedroom apts from $450-$750 month, great locations (603)723-3042. BERLIN 3 story, 6 bedroom, 2 bath house, huge lot, great location, 2300 sf (603)723-3042.

AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”. BEDROOM-SOLID Cherrywood Sleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chest, night stand. New! Cost $2,200 sell $895. (603) 235-1773

GORHAM 1 bedroom effeciency apartment with loft. Cathedral ceilings. No utilities included. $575. Call 915-6216 or 466-5933

Animals

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

BERLIN: 3 bdrm home, garage; newer widows and heating system. 2 bdrm home. No pets. $675 to $700/mo. (603)714-5928.

COTTAGE: 3 bedroom, one bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, FMI $750/mo. call 723-2828, 752-6826.

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

For Sale 4 foot angle plow for a 4 wheeler, hardly used, asking $200. Rear seat with luggage for a 4 wheeler, asking $50. Napa 1hp- 30 gallon tank air compressor 220amp $250. Call (603)752-7838.

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 HAD Accident can't ski! Soloman X-Scream 179 cm skis and bindings $75/BO; Volant Super S 180 cm, w/ Marker bindings, $50/BO; AB Lounger, $20 603-449-2140. 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. (603)466-5911. 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.

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

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Furniture

Help Wanted

Services

AMAZING!

MILAN Luncheonette and Variety in need of an Experienced Breakfast/ Short Order Cook. Must be flexible and able to work in a fast paced environment. 21 to 28 hours. Nights and weekends a must. Pick up application at store. Please, no phone calls.

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

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

Free

Home Improvements

10 FREE FIREPLATES Save oil & money, make hot water with a Fireplate "water heating baffle for wood stove". Restrictions apply, Email: info@dearbornbortec.com or Call: 207-935-2502 for complete details. T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

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

FORTIER HOME REPAIR Old & New- One call, We do it All! (603)752-1224.

PAINTING General home repairs, grounds maintenance, recycling and much more, no job too odd, Craig Vachon, 603-723-0013.

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

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

Services AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING SOLUTIONS.

Highest quality craftsmanship. Fully Insured. Lowest prices guaranteed. FMI (603)730-2521. rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison michaelhathaway.com (603)367-8851.

Always Ready, Always There. Call your local Recruiter! SSG Matthew Hawkins 603.340.3671

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE: Virus removal, performance upgrades, security software, wireless installations, data recovery, backups. Luc 603-723-7777. FREE Pick up of appliances, computers and metal cased electronics, Craig Vachon, 603-723-0013. FROSTY Forest Ice & Snow Management. Will shovel your stairs, walkways, decks, roof, drives & provide some handyman services. Free estimates. Call (603)348-3139. HANDYMAN: Snowplowing, property maintenance, carpentry, painting etc., best rates around, call Rick 915-0755.

IPOD FIX IT Not just iPods, but Digital Cameras, Smartphones, Game Systems LCD- TV"S. not listed? Just ask! 603-752-9838. LOCKNESS Painters, quality painting, 27 years experience, fully insured/ references, 752-2218. LOCKSMITH. North Country Lock & Key, certified Locksmith. Ron Mulaire, Berlin, NH (603)915-1162.

The United Way of Northern New Hampshire recently held their annual meeting at the White Mountain Chalet. The prestigious 2012 Hall of Greetings/Greetings Jewelers Caring Award was given to Kathy Buteau from Community Services Center, under Northern Human Services. Kathy has been with the United Way for 10 years supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. She has diligently assisted people in meeting their commitments for running errands for the Holiday Center, delivering Senior Meals throughout the Berlin/Gorham community and now running the Food Pantry. From l-r: Mike Lessard, Kathy Buteau and Brian Frizzell. (RITA DUBE PHOTO)

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! (603)723-0918 www.TechProsNH.com ZIMMER Snowplowing also shoveling walkways, decks, free estimates, 723-1252.

Snowmobiles 1990 SKI- Doo good shape, runs great, $750/firm, Call for details, 449-2230.

Wanted We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package! Please check our website for specific details on each position

Diabetes RN - Full Time Diabetes RN/LPN/MA - Per Diem Med Surg RN - Full Time Nights. 3-5 years exp. Controller - Full Time Director of Information Services IT - Full Time Laboratory Med Tech - Per Diem. MT, MLT required Surgical Services, Operating Room RN - Full Time + Call Primary Care RN - Full Time Surgical Services RN Director - Full Time A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org. Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860. Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121

LANDFILL GAS TECHNICIAN The Androscoggin Valley Regional Refuse Disposal District (AVRRDD) has a full time position available for a landfill gas technician to operate their Mt. Carberry Landfill gas piping and flare system. Responsibilities include operating and monitoring the landfill gas system including piping, valving, equipment and treatment system; data gathering and reporting using landfill gas management system and maintenance of all related filing systems. Position requires the ability to operate electro-mechanical equipment and valving, control systems equipment, VFD’s and computer skills; year round outdoor field work for part of most days, some lifting, possible emergency operations evenings and weekends. Successful candidate will be trained and will work on-going with the District engineering consultants and landfill management, reporting to the Executive Director. A Bachelor of Science Degree or Associates Degree in a related technical field is preferred but not required. Please forward resume to: Executive Director, AVRRDD, 15 Mt. Forist St., P.O. Box 336, Berlin, N. H. 03570. Resumes will be accepted through 4 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 21, 2012. Equal Opportunity Employer

BOOKS puchased; AMC Guides, White Mountains, regional town state histories, others. Cash paid now (603)348-7766.

BUYING JUNK CARS Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! Roy's towing 603-348-3403. RIDE South, Route 16, early Sunday morning, Berlin/Gorham to Wakefield. Consideration call 207-385-0152, leave message.

Shannon Sullivan, director of marketing and Jennifer Petrie, director of leadership giving, from Granite United Way. (RITA DUBE PHOTO)

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

BUYING JUNK CARS Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! Roy's towing 603-348-3403. BUYING junk cars/ trucks, heavy farm mach., scrap iron. Call 636-1667 days, 636-1304 evenings. BUYING silver, gold, JesStone Beads, 129 Main Street, Gorham, see us first for best price. (603)369-4549 LOOKING for video games and musical instruments. We pay cash 728-7757.

DEADLINE for classifieds is noon 2 days prior to publication

752-5858

Chuck Henderson from US Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s office with Executive Director Rolanda Duchesne (RITA DUBE PHOTO)

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BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN--January 28, the Lady 12U Sabres team traveled to Exeter to play the Seacoast Lightning. It was a well matched and fast paced game. The Berlin ladies rallied up and down the ice allowing only one goal in the first period for the Lightning with 6:05 on the clock. After that, Berlin’s drives at the net only increased. Two minutes into the second period Rylie Binette tied up the scored assisted by Jacquelyn Hallisey. As period two’s time dwindled down, with 1:14 left, Seacoast’s sank their second goal. Goal tender, Lauren Frenette, kept back any further scoring utilizing a handful of saves to keep the lead to only a point. At the top of period three, Berlin’s ladies rallied once more, with 9:50 left in the period, Rylie Binette scored unassisted to create another tie game at 2-2. There was a pair of goals scored at 7:48 and 4:31 of the period. That made the final score 4-2. On home ice, the lady Sabres pulled at 4-4 tie with the Seacoast Lightning. It was another well matched contest and the girls’ drive was evident. By the end of the first period the Berlin ladies took a one goal lead. Molly Sloane rang the pipes, assisted by Emma Schoenbeck and Jacquelyn Hallisey during a power-play.

The second period, offensive drives dominated, as five goals were scored. With 7:37 on the clock the Lightning tied things up and then with 5:21 and 3:28 left took the lead by two at 3-1. Berlin was not going to let the previous weekend repeat itself, answering two of the goals in under a minute. First Jacqui Hallisey was assisted by Emma Schoenbeck with 1:15 left, followed by Binette’s unassisted goal with .43 left in the second period knotting the score at 3-3. Both teams came out hard the third period. Berlin took lead again with 6:01 left on the clock with Emma Schoenback ringing the pipes assisted by Binette. Offensive lines continued to put pressure on both goalies and both held firm. With only 1:23 left, the Lightning sank one into the net to tie it up again 4-4. It remained 4-4 as the clock ticked down, ending the girls’ regular season play. Kudos to the pressure and drive created by the offensive lines of Mickailey Walsh, Molly Sloane, Sophia Shoenbeck, Amber Roy-Stewart, Becca Pouliot, Rebecca Host, Haley Hamilton, Maria Frenette, and Rylie Binette. Nice work was seen from the defensive team of Alyson Blanchette, Jacquilyn Hallisey, Jillian Lefebrve, Ella Roberge, and Emma Schoenbeck and great job in net by Lauren Frenette. Next they head to their tournament in Exeter the weekend of February 17.

Berlin Mite hockey league results BERLIN -- On January 8 , the Berlin Mites traveled to Concord’s Everett Arena to take on the Concord Capital Mite 1 team. The first period saw the Capitals opening up the scoring at the 1:42 mark. The Berlin Sabre’s defenseman Ben Estrella responded by rushing the puck and knotting the game at one. The second period was all Capitals

firing 20 shots on net minder Cameron Reardon and scoring 4 unanswered goals. The third period saw more of the same. Reardon was again busy as the Berlin net minder saw 23 shots and only allowed 3 goals. The final score of the game was Berlin 1 Concord 7. Reardon had 50 saves against a strong Capitals team. see MITE page 17

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN-Spartan senior center Brianna Bennett scored a game high 19 points, leading her team to a 60-16 victory over the Lady Mountaineers on senior night in Berlin Tuesday. The loss kept the Lady Mountaineers from post season play this year and brought to an end of basketball for senior players Megan Hood, Monique Demers, Lindsey Couture, Erin McGinnis, Erin Holt, and Shannon O’Neil. The Spartans used a 1-3-1 defense that cause numerous turnovers for Berlin. White Mountain led 16-2 after one quarter of play. Bennett had seven points and guard Payton Curtis two hoops for the visitors. The lone Mountaineer hoop came from freshman Jillian Williams. The Spartans out pointed Berlin 12-3 to take a 28-5 lead by halftime. Six different players scored for the Spartans. Miriam Arsenault had a three-point hoop for Berlin. Bennett came out and was a machine knocking down five shots from the floor to push the White Mountain lead to 47-8 after three quarters. Alison

Goupil had the Berlin bucket. The highlight for the night for the Berlin girls’ basketball team came in the final quarter. Senior Erin Holt heated up from long range and connected on three field goals, two coming from behind the three point line, scoring all eight Mountaineer points. Olivia Conway and Karisa Bergman had two hoops each for the Lady Spartans. For the game, White Mountains hit on 27 shots from the floor and went 3-6 from the foul line. Bennett nineteen points, Kaitlin Wood nine points and Curtis eight markers, led the Spartan offense. Berlin had just six field goals and shot 1-6 from the foul line. Holt had eight points for Berlin. BHS 02 03 03 08--16 WMHS 16 12 19 13-60 Mounties (16)- Hood, Thagourus, Demers, Couture, Bunnell, McGinnis, Goupil 1-0-2, Holt 3-0-8, O’Neil, Arsenault 1-0-3, Williams 1-1-3. Spartans (60)- Pater 2-0-4, Curtis 4-0-8, Morneau 1-0-2, Lowell 1-0-2, Couture 2-0-5, Bennett 9-1-19, Wood 3-0-9, Conway 2-1-5, Bergman 3-0-6.

Second vintage snowmobile race held in Pittsburg Feb. 4 PITTSBURG -- The Great North Woods Vintage Snowmobile Race Series sponsored by LaPerle’s IGA PLUS held its second race of the five race series in Pittsburg this past Saturday, February 4, as scheduled. This was the second race of the five race series, the only race series of its type in the northeast. The remaining three races will be in Errol on February 18; in Stratford on March 3; and in Pittsburg on March 17. The Farr Road track in Pittsburg was used in the first race of the series on January 7, when copious

amounts of snow were trucked in and that snow base maintained its integrity. The races started at 10 a.m. with light snow falling and the temperature hovering in the teens to a crowd of over 450. 106 racers raced around the course vying for a top spot in one of the 14 different classes available. The racers came from all of the New England states plus Pennsylvania. The next race will in Errol on Saturday, February 18, 2012 and will be located at Hall’s Gravel Pit just west of Errol on Route 26.

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On January 14, The Berlin Mites hosted the Manchester Flames Mite 3 team at the Notre Dame Arena. Berlin’s offense dominated the first period producing 8 unanswered goals. The first goal coming within the first minute of the period by Brayden Riendeau, assisted by Griffin Melanson and Jonah Berthiaume. The second goal at 8:41 was scored by Griffin Melanson assisted by Carter Poulin. Berlin’s third goal was by Ben Estrella unassisted, fourth goal by Cameron Reardon unassisted, fifth goal and Melanson’s second was assisted by Evan Poulin and Brody Duquette, sixth goal scored by Jonah Berthiaume assisted by Riendeau and Cameron Sloan, and Berlin’s eighth and the final goal of the period was scored by Griffin Melanson for the hattrick and assisted by Reardon and Duquette. Berlin continued the Flames would spoil the shut out bid by Goal Keeper Kolin Mleanson at the 6 minute mark of the second making the game 9 to 1. The third period saw three more goals by the Sabres. Carter Poulin lit the lamp with help from Melanson and Duquette, Estrella recorded another one unassisted, and Jillian Halle found the twine unassisted for Berlin’s twelfth and final score. Final score Berlin 12 Manchester 1. Melanson had 12 saves for the game and Manchester’s net minder totaled 27 saves.

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Berlin Pee Wee season’s wrap-up BERLIN --SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Berlin Saber Pee Wees 6 Dover Stars 1 The Dover Stars jumped out first to put themselves on the board in the second minute of the game by sliding the puck past Berlin’s Goalie Trent Labrecque to make a 0-1 game. Three minutes later Berlin fought back and got their first goal of the game with Johnny Arguin finding the back of the net with the help from Alex Mailhot and Cam Cochran. The period ended at a stalemate of 1-1. The Sabers came alive in the second period, with Owen Dorval picking up a Mailhot rebound and slammed it home to give the Sabers the lead in the game. Several minutes later Rylie Binette put Berlin on the board again by collecting a beautiful pass from teammate Corey Hood and putting it in the back of the net. Berlin still wasn’t finished in the period, with a minute left Arguin once again carried the puck up the ice with teammate Dylan Richmond and slammed it home to make it a 4-1 game. Halfway through the third period, a hot John Arguin got a hat trick by finding the back of the net with the help of line mates Dorval and Mailhot. In the final minute of the game, center Dorval picked up the puck behind his own net and went coast to coast and buried the puck in the Stars’ net to give Berlin the win with the final score being 6-1. After the first period, Goal Labrecque bore down and had a great game between the pipes with 20 saves. SUNDAY, November 20 Berlin Sabers 2 Rochester Blackhawks 4 On Sunday November 20, the Berlin Saber Pee Wees faced a tough Rochester Blackhawk team. In the second minute of the game, the Blackhawks came out aggressive and found the back of the net to make it a 1-0 game. Rochester’s defense was able to hold off the any Saber scoring attempts for the entire period. In the beginning of the second period Berlin was able to breakthrough Rochester’s defense to tie up the game with Owen Dorval teaming up with Alex Mailhot to slide the puck past the Blackhawk goalie to make it a 1-1 game. For the remainder of the period

both teams fought hard but could not break through each others defense. The Saber defense consists of Ryan Bisson, Cameron Cochran, Jacqui Hallisey, Travis Lamontagne, Dylan Richmond, Emma Schoenbeck, and Thomas Sullivan. In the first 30 seconds of the third period, Berlin’s Damon Ruel found the back of the net with the help of line mates Owen Dorval and Johnny Arguin to give Berlin the lead. Berlin’s advantage was short lived, Rochester came back and got two quick goals to take the lead. Before the final buzzer of the game, Rochester got one more goal to make it a 2-4 game. Labrecque had another strong performance in the net with 20 saves. SUNDAY November 20 Berlin Sabers 1 NH Jr. Monarchs 7 In their second outing of the day, the Berlin Pee Wees faced one of the hardest teams in their tier, the Jr. Monarchs. Right off the Monarchs jumped out in front by getting on the board first by sneaking the puck by Berlin’s Labrecque in the net. Berlin came back with a goal of their own, center Hunter Fauteux found the back of the net with the assistance of teammates Damon Ruel and Noah Schoenbeck to tie up the game. Berlin’s celebration was short lived as the Monarchs came back with 2 more goals by the end of the period buzzer to make it a 1-3 game. Berlin’s offense was turned away many times by the Monarch’s tough defense. The offense consists of John Arguin, Rylie Binette, Owen Dorval, Hunter Fauteux, Corey Hood, Alex Mailhot, Amber Roy-Stewart, Damon Ruel, Noah Schoenbeck, and Molly Sullivan. By the end of the game, Monarch’s offense was just too tough for the Saber’s to contain, the Monarchs ending up winning the game 1-7 even with Labrecque’s 18 saves in the net. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Berlin Sabers 5 Nashua Panthers 1 On Saturday morning December 3, right from the beginning of the game the Berlin Saber Pee Wee Team came out on fire. In see PEE WEE page 18

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All-Weather Riders snowmobile Berlin Broomball league results club to host Poker Run Saturday

MILAN -- Come join the fun, by snowmobile or by car, on Saturday, Feb. 18, for the 6th annual Milan All-Weather Riders snowmobile club cook-out and Poker Run. The event will be held at the SkateyCat clubhouse on French Hill Rd. in Milan. Registration for the Poker Run begins at 9: a.m. with first snowmobiles leaving at 9:30A a.m. for a 38 mile ride along the trails maintained by the club. The ride ends back at the clubhouse, cook out begins at 11 a.m. and the

prizes awarded at 1:15 p.m. Local businesses have donated $250 cash, tools, oil, gift certificates and clothing. Parking for snowmobile riders is available at the Chickwolnepy Road Parking lot, those attending by car may park at the clubhouse. The Poker Run proceeds will benefit the Michael Blanchette Memorial granite bench to be installed on Mt. Forist. All are invited for good food, groomer rides, Poker Fun and a scenic snowmobile ride.

Berlin Bowling Center league results BERLIN/GORHAM -- Friday, January 13th Couples League: Top teams- #1 In The Bar 45-27, #2 The New Crew 41-31, #3 Hot Rodder 38-34, high game men- Roger Roberge 202, Josh Poisson 198, high series- Roberge 526, Poisson 506, high game women- Tina Host 204, Liz Host 178, high series- T Host 536, L Host 479. Saturday, January 14th Kids Bumper league: Teams- Alley Gators, Alley Cats, Blue Dragonz, The Jets, Tigers, high gameMaverick Riendeau 90, most over averageRiendeau +18. Monday, January 16th Women’s League: Top teams- #1 The Players 12-4, #2 Girl’s Nite Out 11-5, #3 3 of a Kind 9-7, high game- Liz Host 235, Ann Marie Choquette 224, Tina Host 216, high series- L Host 570, Lisa Williams 557, Choquette 549. Tuesday, January 17th Commercial League: Top teams- #1 IGA Foodliner 47-29, #2 Double K Trucking 43.5-32.5, #3 C&C Satellite 41.5-34.5, #4 Guardien Angel 40-36, #5 Sherwin Williams 39-37, high game- Dave Coulombe 236, 211, Erik Anderson 221, high series- Coulombe 610, Anderson 592, Brandon Steady 543, most over average- Coulombe +68, Roger Roberge +58, most over average series- Coulombe +106, Jeff Hodgdon +87. Wednesday, January 18th Olympians & Friends: Top teams-

#1 Wild Things and The 4 Musketeers both at 6.5-2.5, #3 The Monarchs 6-3, #4 AxMen and The Bruins both at 5-4, high game- Travis Roy 179, Jason Guay 156, high series- Roy 343, Guay and Kathy Knight both at 277, most over average- Chrissy St Germaine +65, Jessie Fowler +61, most over average series- St Germaine- +92, Jim Bergeron +76. Senior League: Game 1 “No Tap Winners”- Don Springer and Lorraine Flibotte 244, Game 2 “Predict Your Score”- Don Springer, Game 3 “ Splits, 9’s, X’s”- Lorraine Martin and Chuck Dodge 300, Game 4 “Poker Bowling”- Roget Poulin, Lucky Ticket- Chuck Dodge. Thursday, January 19th Early Bird League: Top teams- #1 Larks 11-5, #2 Doves and Blue Birds 10-6, high game- Chris Lavigne 207, Lori Penney 176, high series- Lavigne 495, Penney 485. Men’s North Country League: Top team second roundM&D Music 29-7, high game- Leo Caron 220, Gary Pinette 200, high series- Pinette 547, Caron 545. Saturday, January 21st Kid’s League: Top teams- #1 2 Tucks for Tucker 28.5-13.5, #2 Chill Town 25-17, #3 Taylor Gang 24.517.5, high game- Tanner Cote 154, high series- Tyler Sanschagrin 287, most over average- Elijah Pinette +57, most over average seriesPinette +92.

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the first minute of the game, center Owen Dorval scored from about 12 feet out with the help of teammates Travis Lamontagne and John Arguin. Damon Ruel then answered the call for the Sabers by scoring the second goal of the game with the help from Thomas Sullivan and Rylie Binette. Nashua got on the board by beating the Sabers on a 2 on 1 to make it a 2-1 game. Before the period buzzer, Dorval got his second goal of the game by picking up a rebound off consecutive shots from Rylie Binette and John Arguin to give the Sabers a 3-1 lead. After the first period, Berlin goalie Trent Labrecque was able to shut down any scoring attempts from the Panthers. Halfway through the second period Amber Roy-Stewart continued the Sabers scoring streak with the passing help of Alex Mailhot and Owen Dorval. One minute later winger Noah Schoenbeck found the back of the net with the help of line mates Roy-Stewart and Corey Hood to make the final score 5-1. SUNDAY, December 11 Berlin Sabers 1 NH Jr. Monarchs 3 On Saturday December 1, the Berlin Saber Pee Wees hosted the NH Jr. Monarchs. Berlin jumped out and got the first goal of the game. Defensemen Cam Cochran picked up the puck off of a Trent Labrecque save in the net and then passed it over to an open Owen Dorval. Dorval carried the puck past several Monarchs and found the back of the net to put Berlin on the board. The Monarchs came back several minutes later and got a goal of their own to tie up the game. Both teams went scoreless for the entire second period. At the beginning of the third period, the Monarchs took the lead of the game by picking up a rebound and shooting it past Goalie Labrecque. The Monarchs kept the pressure on the Sabers and were able to get one more insurance goal to make the final score 1-3. SATURDAY, December 17 Berlin Sabers 2 Norther Cyclones 3 On Saturday, December 17, the Berlin Saber Pee Wees hosted the Northern Cyclones from Hudson. Halfway through the first period the Cyclones were able to find some holes in Saber’s defense and got two quick goals to take the lead in the game. In the second period, Berlin fought hard to throughout the period to get

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the puck in the net. With two minutes left in the period, Hunter Fauteux slammed the puck into the Cyclone net to make a 1-2 game. Assisting Fauteux on the goal was Damon Ruel and Rylie Binette. At the beginning of the third period, the Cyclones picked up one more goal on a second rebound off of a tough Trent Labrecque in the Berlin net. The Sabers tried to make a comeback with three and a half minutes left in the game by scoring their second goal to make it a 2-3 game. The goal came off of Noah Schoenbeck with got help from his line mates Amber Roy-Stewart and Owen Dorval. The Sabers comeback ended at the buzzer with the Cyclones taking home the win. Berlin’s net minder Labrecque ended the day with 19 saves. SUNDAY December 18 Berlin Sabers 5 NH Jr. Monarchs 3 On Sunday afternoon the Berlin Pee Wees faced a tough Jr. Monarch team. The Monarchs started things off by getting the first goal of the game at 4 minutes into the game. One minute into the second period Berlin finally got on the board with center Owen Dorval finding the back of the net off a John Arguin pass. Thirty seconds later Dorval found the back of the net again to give Berlin the lead in the game. Dorval was assisted by defense man Emma Schoenbeck and goalie Trent Labrecque. The Monarchs fought back and got another goal to tie things up at 2-2. At this point in the period Dorval was on a roll and picked up the puck in his own defensive end and carried it up and past several Monarch defenders and slammed the puck high into the right corner to make it a 3-2 game and earning himself a hat trick on day. Then Sabers were not done in the period yet. With one minute remaining on the clock, Johnny Arguin slid the puck past the Monarch goalie with help of Noah Schoenbeck and Tommy Sullivan to give Berlin a two goal lead. Near the end of the third period, the Monarchs started to make a comeback by getting their third goal to make it a 4-3 game. With four seconds left on the clock, defenseman Travis Lamontagne picked up an Arguin rebound in front of the Monarch goal and found the back of the net with the help of Dylan Richmond to end the game and give Berlin a 5-3 win.

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George C. Zwicker

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BERLIN -- George Conner Zwicker, 69, of Berlin, NH, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH. George was born October 11, 1942 in Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, Penn. As a child he lived in Overbrook and Clifton Heights, Penn., before moving to Wyndmoor Penn., in 1951. George attended the local schools in Springfield Township, Penn., graduating from Springfield Township High School in 1960, after which he attended Temple University. George was a brave and proud volunteer fireman for Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1 during the 1980s. He practiced his occupation as a master electrician in both Pennsylvania and New Hampshire. For a time he worked as a disc jockey for Station WMOU in Berlin, NH and as a security guard for New England Security Company in Berlin. He was passionate about his hobbies which included photography, reading and modelbuilding. Also he loved anything and everything related to World War II, trains, planes, submarines, Star Trek and reading about history. Some of George’s happiest years were spent at his family’s vacation home on Lake Mokoma in Laporte, Penn. He spent many summers there and made lifelong memories. George was a long time resident of Berlin where he raised a family and for the past ten years was cared for by his beloved daughter Stefanie. George was predeceased by his par-

ents, Edward C. Zwicker Jr. and Winifred Conner Zwicker and his first wife, Susan Marsh Zwicker. Surviving are his children, Stefanie Tardiff, Kimberley Turgeon, Lori Hunt and Troy Zwicker; grandchildren, Kane H a n s o n , Mechele Radford, Sagan Hawkins and Jordan Tardiff; one great-grandson, Tyler Hawkins, to whom he passed on his love of trains! George Z. Zwicker George is also survived by two brothers. Edward C. Zwicker, III, and Robert C. Zwicker and a sister Deborah C. Wilson. along with nephews and nieces. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4: p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 72 High Street, Berlin, NH. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Cherry Grove Cemetery in Nordmont, Penn. Arrangements are under the direction of Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 72 High Street, Berlin, NH 03570. Online guestbook at fleury-patry. com. Memorial donations may be made to the Wyndmoor Hose Company # 1, 1043 East Willow Grove Avenue, Glenside, Penn.,19038.

BERLIN -- Anita L. (LaPointe) Guillemette a former resident of Verdun Street, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Androscoggin Valley Hospital following a short illness. She was 78. Born on January 14, 1934 in Berlin, NH, she was the daughter of Lionel and Alice (Fleury) LaPointe. Anita was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Berlin, NH. She was employed as a private duty nurse’s aide for many years. She was a communicant of Angel Guardian Church, now known at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Church. She also enjoyed knitting, playing cards and bingo, and spending time with her grandchildren. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by a daughter, Lorraine Bedard, and a brother, Leo LaPointe. She leaves a son, Paul Guillemette of Clinton Township, Michigan, and a daughter, Rita Burke; three grandsons, Michael Fabiani of New Britian, Conn., Chris Burke and his wife Maria of Berlin, NH, and Eric Bedard and his wife Chantel of Berlin, NH;

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a grand-daughter, Caitlin Bedard of Gorham, NH; five great-grandchildren, Lola and Lainey Burke, Blake and Aryana Bedard, and Gavin Fabiani; a brother, Paul LaPointe and his wife Theresa of Bristol, Conn.; cousins, Caroline Patry and her husband Raymond of Gorham, NH, and Connie Anita L. Guillemette Charest of Berlin, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 18, at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Berlin. Rev. Kyle Stanton will officiate. Calling hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 17, at the Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 72 High Street, Berlin, NH. Online guestbook at www.fleurypatry.com. Next Week - Play Offs 1 - 19Feb12 5:00 = AutoNorth vs Paul’s Auto 6:00 = Munce’s vs P&L / Pub 7:00 = Isaacson’s vs Berlin City 8:00 = Nordic vs Lamoureux’s Final Standings Women’s W -L -T -OTL - Pts AutoNorth 11 - 1 - 2 - 1 = 25 Isaacson’s 7 - 4 - 4 - 0 = 18 Berlin City 3 - 6 - 5 - 1 = 12 Paul’s Auto 2 - 9 - 3 - 1 = 8 Men’s W -L -T -OTL - Pts Munce’s 13 - 0 - 0 - 2 = 28 Nordic 7 - 7 - 1 - 0 = 15 Lamoureux’s 5 - 7 - 3 - 0 = 13 P&L / Pub 1-9-4-1= 7 Women’s Points G A Pnts 7 - Kim Allain - AutoNorth 3 11 14 12 - Tia Wilson - AutoNorth 7 6 13 5 - Brenda Boucher - AutoNorth 7 2 9 Men’s Points G A Pnts 11 - Marcel Couture - Munce’s 5 12 17 14 - Norm Jackson - Munce’s 9 6 15 6 - Al Martin - Munce’s 5 8 13

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CASA of New Hampshire named 2012 Champion in Action MANCHESTER, NH – Citizens Bank New Hampshire and WMURTV have named Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire as their first 2012 Champion in Action® in the category of youth initiatives. As a Champion in Action, CASA of New Hampshire will receive a $35,000 grant from the Citizens Bank Foundation, media coverage, and extensive promotional and volunteer support over the next six months. “Citizens Bank is pleased to join WMUR-TV in naming CASA of New Hampshire as its newest Champion in Action,” said Joe Carelli, President, Citizens Bank, New Hampshire. “CASA of New Hampshire’s outstanding record of providing children with a constant and reliable source of personalized advocacy, and a person they trust, helps create more hopeful futures for many children in our state.”

CASA of NH received the Champion in Action Award for its success in guiding abused and neglected children through the child protection and juvenile justice systems to safe and permanent homes. CASA of NH recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to serve as guardians ad litem who focus solely on the child’s best interests. Since 1989, CASA of NH has mobilized more than 1,700 volunteers to stand beside 7,400 child victims during the entire court process. Champions in Action is an innovative program launched in 2002 by Citizens Bank and WMUR-TV to recognize and support nonprofit organizations for their contributions to the Granite State. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the program has awarded 49 New Hampshire nonprofits nearly $1 million in grants and promotional support. Throughout Citizens Financial Group’s entire

12-state footprint, the Champions in Action program has provided more than $6 million in support to more than 245 organizations. “Sharing in this initiative with Citizens Bank continues to be a source of great pride,” said Jeff Bartlett, General Manager of WMUR-TV. “We are very pleased to help organizations across the state that demonstrate such a strong commitment to making a difference in the lives of so many New Hampshire residents. They truly are champions.” According to CASA, each year more than 1 million children in the nation are severely neglected or physically, emotionally or sexually abused by their parents or primary caretaker. “Children must know there are caring adults who value them, that they deserve to grow up safe from harm,” said CASA of NH President Marcia Sink. “CASA volunteers pro-

vide a powerful voice and nurturing support to those who need it most.” CASA of NH relies upon a pool of 400 trained volunteers to ensure that every victimized child has an advocate in the court system. These remarkable volunteers are ordinary citizens who get to know their assigned children, learn about their caregivers and advocate passionately for what is in the child’s best interest. In addition to Manchester, CASA of NH has four regional offices located in Keene, Colebrook/Berlin, Plymouth, and Dover. As a Champion in Action program winner, CASA of NH will receive: A $35,000 contribution in unrestricted funds from the Citizens Charitable Foundation; Media coverage from WMUR-TV, including public service announcements and television profiles over the course of six months; Volunteer support from Citizens Bank and WMUR-TV colleagues; The opportunity for the organization’s executive Director to participate in a “president-to-president” mentorship with Citizens Bank of New Hampshire President Joe Carelli; Extensive public relations support; Promotional support highlighting the Champion in Action in all Citizens Bank branch DCN screens and on its ATMs; and Exposure on both Citizens Bank and WMUR-To become a Champion in Action, nonprofit organizations must meet selection criteria and apply for the award. The next application deadline is March 9, 2012, at 5 p.m. This time the award will recognize a nonprofit organization focusing on neighborhood development. For more information about the Champions in Action program, visit www.citizensbank.com or www. wmur.com. To learn more about CASA of NH, visit www.casanh.org or call (800) 626- 0622. Find them on Facebook at http://www.facebook. com/CASAofNH.

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