The Berlin Daily Sun, Friday, February 17, 2012 by Daily Sun

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012

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Text sent in error raises hostage alarm BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN — The Berlin-Gorham ERT (Emergency Response Team) — the local version of a SWAT unit — responded to an early morning call for help on Thursday, that turned out to be the result of careless texting. Police were called to the 662 Sixth Avenue home of Randy Duguay at 6:53 a.m., yesterday, after a third party who was hospitalized at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon received a text message from Duguay raising the alarm. According to police, the text message said that men with guns and knives were in the home, call the police.

After receiving the call from the hospitalized man, police verified the text message with hospital staff and then called in the ERT to deal with what they believed was a possible hostage situation. More than three hours later, two individuals in the home — Duguay and a female guest — exited with arms raised and were taken to the police station for questioning. Buteau said the scene was treated as a possible hostage situation from the beginning and police made many attempts to contact those inside by phone. At 9:45 a.m. the ERT employed the use of a public address system, as the team personnel waited in the see HOSTAGE page 9

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One of two people in a home on Sixth Avenue, surrenders to police with their hands up, after the Berlin-Gorham ERT responded to a possible hostage situation on Thursday morning. The incident turned out to be caused by an inadvertent text message sent by the home owner, Randy Duguay, and both subjects were questioned and released. (MELISSA GRIMA PHOTO)

Arsenault breaks BHS scoring UNH produces video on Payette’s record, Mounties win 67-35 selection as Truman Scholar BY JEAN LEBLANC

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BERLIN--Senior Curtis Arsenault dropped in 20 points and became the all-time Berlin High School boys’ basketball scoring leader, lifting the Mountaineers to a 67-35 victory over White Mountain Regional High School in Berlin Tuesday. It was senior night in the BHS gym and the packed house was treated to senior ceremonies in between the girls and boys games. Boys coach Don Picard spoke about his senior players and their accomplishments during their four years. Sam Aldrich and Zach Bacon were two of the four seniors that have been key role players during their careers. Senior Jake Drouin recently eclipsed the 100 three-point field goal mark and is currently at 116. Coming into the game, Arsenault was eleven points away from becoming the all-time leading scorer. The BHS record was held by former BHS sniper see ARSENAULT page 18

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BERLIN – The University of N.H. has produced a seven minute video on the selection of Berlin native Brooks Payette as a Truman Scholar. Payette became the first University of New Hampshire student ever selected for the prestigious scholarship when he won it last spring. The 2000 graduate of Berlin High

School is a political science major at UNH. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation gives out the federal scholarships annually to 60 college juniors who show exceptional leadership potential and are committed to careers in the public sector. The scholarship provides up to $30,000 for future graduate studies. Payette said he plans to seek a master’s degree in see VIDEO page 9

Berlin man charged in Milan home invasion BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

Former Berlin high school basketball sniper, Reggie Marquis, was on hand at the BHS gym Tuesday evening and watched 2012 senior Curtis Arsenault break his 40+ year old scoring record of 1,433 points. Marquis has been very supportive of Mountaineer basketball throughout the years and attends many home games regularly. Marquis was all smiles as he congratulated the new record holder by giving him the game ball at the end of the evening. (JEAN LEBLANC PHOTO)

BERLIN — A man who claimed to be the victim of a Dec. 31 armed robbery is now accused of attempting to burglarize an occupied home in Milan, on Wednesday morning. David Mulinski, 39, of Burgess Street, Berlin, is being held on $5,000 cash bail on charges of attempt (to commit burglary), criminal trespass, and default or breach of bail. Mulinski is accused of entering the Favreau Road home of Eric and Diane Dupuis while the couple were

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Generation gap (tooth) (NY Times) — Carine Roitfield and Steven Klein are but two in a list of fashion luminaries who may be ruing the day some well-intentioned orthodontist tampered with their teeth. Both confided in recent conversations that they once had sizable gaps that they sacrificed as children in the dentist’s chair. And each looked back on that moment with a twinge of regret. As well they might. These days gap-toothed smiles are regarded not just as a mark of fortune or, as they have been since Chaucer’s day, a sign of sexual rapacity, but also as a positively enviable fashion calling card. That impression was reinforced this week at a slew of shows in which randomly spaced front teeth, some as wide apart as goal posts, were the accent of the moment, as covetable as a swanlike neck or a chicly protuberant collarbone. Who would have thought it? Not Lauren Hutton, who at the zenith of her glamour in the 1970s wore a prosthetic insert for fashion shoots to camouflage her “flaw.” Casting directors have been quick to mine the trend, turning teenage models like Ms. Wixson into runway It girls. So have magazine editors and marketers. The gap gained traction a couple of seasons ago when W magazine featured Ms. Wixson, Ms. Jagger and Ms. Stone in an August fashion spread.

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DETROIT (NY Times) — The Nigerian man who tried to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner with explosives concealed in his underwear on Christmas Day in 2009 was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison by a federal judge who said his crime and subsequent lack of remorse demanded the maximum possible punishment. The man, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who pleaded guilty in

October and admitted to working on behalf of Al Qaeda, shouted “Allah Akbar,” or “God is great,” five times during the sentencing hearing. He asserted that Muslims were “proud to kill in the name of God, and that is what God told us to do in the Koran.” Five people on the flight with Abdulmutallab, including a flight attendant who helped put out the fire that resulted from the explosives, spoke

during the hearing about the nightmares and fear they had experienced since the incident. Judge Nancy G. Edmunds of Federal District Court ordered Abdulmutallab to serve the maximum sentence of four consecutive life sentences, plus an additional 50 years, on the charges, which included conspiracy to commit an act of terrorism and attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction.

U.N. votes overwhelmingly to condemn Syria (NY Times) — In a powerful rebuke to Syria’s government, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to approve a resolution condemning President Bashar al-Assad’s unbridled crackdown on an 11-month-old uprising and called for the adoption of an Arab League proposal to resolve the conflict. The 137-12 vote, with 17 abstentions, is a nonbinding action with no power of enforcement at the world body, but it represented a significant humiliation for Mr. Assad, whose government had sought to block the vote and severely criticized the sponsors

including Syria’s brethren in the Arab League. Bashar Jaafari, Syria’s ambassador to the United Nations, called the resolution “biased” and said it had “nothing to do with events in Syria.” A handful of the other countries that opposed the resolution, most notably Russia, Venezuela and North Korea, condemned it as an unwarranted interference in Syria’s internal politics. But the wide range of countries that voted approval signified the deep anger and frustration at the United Nations over its diplomatic inability to halt a conflict that has left thousands of Syrians dead.

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State Supreme Court asked to reinstate homicide convictions CONCORD — Prosecutors are asking New Hampshire’s Supreme Court to reinstate the convictions of a man accused of killing two people in Dover after running a red light to go buy heroin. Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court vacated the manslaughter and reckless homicide convictions of Anthony Dilboy on constitutional grounds and remanded his case back to the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Prosecutors are expected to argue

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Grateful for the freedom we have in the US To the editor: The letters shared to date have had different opinions about abortions and now men’s erectile dysfunction medication. Men and women have the choice to make any medical decisions that they can do or not do medically with their health. Where the money is coming from to pay for the services being rendered are many: discounts from doctor offices, samples, insurance companies, cash, grants, donations and community organizations that donate to medical facilities. Many medical facilities have sliding scales that assist families with lower incomes to support medical services that are needed. Medical services do not stop at abortions or erectile

dysfunction. The question I ask is why the services are being requested by patients in the first place. We do not know the history or circumstances’ why either of these services are needed or requested. These letters can continue on forever since everyone has an opinion on these two subjects. Opinions are just opinions and nothing more. We can know that services are available and requested by public. Everyone has a story and a reason why. Thanks to freedom in the country we live in, we can make choices and not be told by the government what we can and cannot do. Grateful for the freedom we have in the United States. Carol St. Hilaire Berlin

We appreciated the care given our mother To the editor: To all doctors, nurses, LNA and staff We would like to start by expressing our sincere appreciation from our family for the care and comfort given to our mother. We want to say how absolutely wonderful everyone was that we had contact with. From the time our mother was admitted to the time she was discharged everyone we met was so nice, caring and helpful. The staff at AVH was so

professional and looked after her every need. They made sure she had everything she needed. They answered all our questions and prepared us for her return home. We have no doubt that she received the best care available. Our heartfelt and appreciation go out to each and everyone that cared for our Mom at AVH now we know why AVH was nominated one of the top 100 hospitals. Thank you. The family of Doris O’Neil

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I’m walking across a bridge. The Sixth Street Bridge, I think. At least, it looks like the Sixth Street Bridge back in my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Why I am walking across this bridge I do not know. I do not have any particular reason for going into downtown Pittsburgh that I know of. And why is the bridge so decorated? I’ve never seen it quite like this. Attached to its railing are model sailboats. And down the inside of the railings hang off-white sheets of material draped to look like bunting. What are the decorations all about? Was – or is there to be – a regatta here near where the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers meet? And am I really on the Sixth Street Bridge? It looks familiar. And yet . . . it doesn’t look familiar. Downtown Pittsburgh doesn’t look familiar either . . . at least, not as I recall it. Where is the Fulton Theatre that should be on my left as I leave the bridge? And the Harris Theatre, just a few doors down from the Fulton, where is it? Where are all the lights of the businesses that should be lining Sixth Street? And the people who should be waiting at the streetcar stop in front of the drug store at the corner up ahead, where are they? It is getting dusk, and the streetcar stop should be thick with people heading home for dinner. But there are no people there - and no streetcard either. In fact, there aren’t any people anywhere. Where are all the ones that were crossing the bridge with me? Perhaps I am mistaken about the bridge I crossed. Perhaps I walked across a lesser used bridge and am in a different part of town. Or am I in town? Am I in Pittsburgh at all? Nothing looks familiar. And how did I get into this complex of buildings that now surround me? Where did it come from? I do not recall walking into it. I haven’t any reason for being here that I know of. And what are these buildings, all made of red brick with rows and rows of squareshaped windows, undistinguished in design and unappealing to the eye. Is this an apartment complex, a housing project, a business office center? It’s all too neat and clean to be a factory. And it must be brand new for there aren’t any people living or working here that I can see or hear. There isn’t any activity. Just these uninspiring buildings. Why am I here? And now, who is this young woman who is calling to me? Where did she come from? She wasn’t with me when I crossed the bridge. She seems to know me. She called me by name. But I do not think that I know her? She is standing several yards behind me, and in the dusk, I do not see her very distinctly. But nothing about her seems familiar. I do not recognize her voice.

But now I am awake, lying in my bed, the illuminated dial on my watch showing me that it is 4 o’clock in the morning. The radio will soon turn on, telling my wife it is time to get up and ready for work. I will be getting up, too. Mornings are the time I like to get my work done. The dream is still with me, though. It will be throughout the day. It has been for the past week and a half now. Why this particular dream? Did it – or, does it - have any meaning? Is there something it was – or is - trying to tell me? Why did it leave me standing in the dusk in the midst of all these undistinguished red brick buildings, with a woman I do not know telling me that she is uncomfortable there, and that we should leave? And why did I wake up just then? Before I had a chance to see and perhaps learn more? In all my seventy-six years, only a few dreams have lingered in my memory. Another such dream took place a couple of years ago. Again, I am in Pittsburgh. I know this for a fact, because I know exactly where I am and where the place is located. I am in the Home for Colored Children, on Termon Avenue, on Pittsburgh’s North Side. I live just a few blocks down from the Home, on Hiawatha Street. There are certain rules regarding the children in the Home. They are allowed to go to the same school as I do, and so walk the same streets as I do to get there. We are allowed to mingle along the way and in the schoolyard. Once they get back to the Home, though, they are not allowed to leave it again until the next school day. We white children can visit them at the Home, if we choose, with special permission needed. But they cannot leave the Home’s grounds. Having a half dozen or more playmates on Hiawatha Street, however, I have never been there. I am there now, though, sitting near the top of a gymnasium, watching a game of indoor football. Real football. Not touch football. Not flag football. Real honest-to-goodness tackle football. And I am older. Not the young boy who went – not always willingly – to John Morrow Elementary School, but an older boy, perhaps in my late teens or a young fellow in my early 20s. And why am I watching a football game being played on a basketball court? And why here in this Home for Colored Children? Does this have any meaning? If so, what? Perhaps, in their weird way, they are telling me that I should make a trip back to Pittsburgh, back to the place I called home for the first twenty-eight years of my life. Perhaps I need to see and experience it once again. Remember the way I came. Perhaps I should. Perhaps I will.

I encourage the city council to carefully examine all possible solutions that encourage the public’s participation in recycling To the editor: In reference to the article in the February 15, edition of the “Berlin Daily Sun” (Council continues focus on recycling) I would like to commend the mayor and councilors for addressing the issue of recycling in our community. However, their proposed heavy-handed approach of punishing those who do not comply will not be effective. How will it be enforced? Garbage inspectors going door to door opening every

trash bag? And the idea of fining landlords whose tenants don’t recycle makes as much sense as fining the city manager if a city employee does not recycle. What would the mayor have landlords do? Sort through their tenants’ garbage? Our current recycling model serves to actually discourage recycling. Separate bins for newspaper, mixed paper, cans, #1 plastic, #2 see RECYCLING page 5

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Customer service is still alive and well at AVH To the editor, Last Tuesday I fell on the ice and laid there in incredible pain. My neighbor, Richard Morneau, was there in minutes and picked me up and got me in the house. When I fell minutes later I knew I was in terrible trouble. My incredible, calm husband, Tom, called 911. My neighbor, Janet Woodward, arrived at our door and stayed with us until the ambulance arrived. Thanks. The EMTs from Berlin just took over. They not only provided excellent medical care but they made me laugh (no easy task at that point) and held my hand and tried to ease my fears. Thanks. Then the ER staff at AVH took over. The care was calm and professional and so much more. Every single person who walked in that room came over and spoke to me and touched me. Amazing! The radiology tech; same thing professional, kind supportive. Thanks. After a diagnosis of a fractured hip I was taken to a private room on the fourth floor. I quite honestly don’t remember much of that night, except for one thing: my terror abated. I had a sense of acceptance and support. Thanks. I had surgery the next day and clearly remember the OR staff making me laugh. No kidding. Waking up I was surrounded staff talking to me, assuring me and again, laughter. Thanks. Back to my room and the most awesome fourth floor staff. It was up and out of bed that night. Thursday began physical therapy. Occupational therapy began Friday. I had four therapists who pushed me and encouraged me and

pushed me and patted me on the back literally and figuratively. They went above and beyond and I felt secure and successful. Thanks Here’s the main point I’m trying to make. I felt like I had my private cheer leading squad. Everyone who came into my room celebrated my victories big or small. The folks who came to make sure my room was clean always took time to say some variation of “good job”. Thanks. And the kitchen. Wonderfully tasting and healthy meals. And again, the staff. Always with smiles and verbal support for my efforts, Thanks Back to the fourth floor staff. Professional ? Absolutely! And so much more. Of all the kind supportive actions (physical and emotional) the biggest thing to me was the cheerleading. They made me feel that even the little steps forward were big deals Even when I had an emotional period on Sunday everyone was there assuring me it was normal and I was fine I can never sing your praises enough. Outstanding care and customer service. Thanks. The woman who helped me with paper work. Again, kindness and helpfulness personified. Thanks. And last but never least to my boss and co-workers at the IGA deli. Your love and laughter boosted my morale. Thanks. Customer service is alive and well at AVH and friendship lives on in our corner of New Hampshire. Heartfelt thanks. Maryelizabeth Coleman Milan

An unbelievable story of the demise of a great nation To the editor: The United States of America is faced with many problems that seem insurmountable. I will tell you why! Fifty years ago we decided God was causing a lot of disruption in our schools. In order not to infringe on the rights of atheists and cause them much agony that our children could get along just fine without praying to God in our schools. We can only look back and see how well that has worked out. Now the whole nation acts like atheists. Then, thirtynine years ago, it was thought that in order to eliminate back alley abortions and in order not to ruin the lives of mothers, this nation should allow the murder of unborn children. To protect the rights of mothers to choose you, just ignore the rights of unborn defenseless children. It can not only be referred to as abortion but it could also be referred to as justifiable homicide. Despite, total disrespect of God and RECYCLING from page 4

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the total disregard of the right to life of our children, which is contained in the Constitution, we elect such people and allow them to stay in office for years. We and they, despite this act of hypocrisy, ask and sing “God Bless America”. It must sound like a lot of blah-blahblah to Him because this country is certainly not being blessed by God. We have not only killed 54 million babies over the last thirty nine years we have killed jobs, we have killed the economy, and run up an astronomical debt. This president vowed to cut the deficit in half and instead it has doubled. What he says and what he vows has no bearing on what he does. God has said, “If you break one commandment you break them all!” This man, Barack Hussein Obama has caused this nation enough harm and should be impeached. God Bless America. H. Raymond Losier Berlin reduce cost and divert 74 percent of recyclables from going to the landfill. Yes, the value of commingled material is less and the cost at the processing center will be higher. The higher volume should offset these costs. I encourage the council to carefully examine solutions that encourage participation in recycling instead of using the threats of fines or discontinuation of service. Don Benski Berlin

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GORHAM — In a 90-minute follow-up to last week’s budget marathon, the Gorham Budget Committee could not agree on three different proposals to cut the the town budget. In the end, they voted 5-3 on Wednesday night, to recommend the selectmen’s budget at the upcoming town meeting. Three separate motions were made that night to recommend the selectmen’s budget, with the first failing on a 4-4 tie vote, the second being withdrawn before it could be voted on, and the third, being passed on a vote of 5-3. Jay Holmes moved the selectmen’s recommended budget in its successful vote, and proved to be the swing vote, though noted he did so “against his better judgement,” after other attempts to make cuts failed. The Budget Committee had voted to recommend a municipal budget that cut $179,360 from the selectmen recommended budget of $3,794,278 after the Feb. 8 budget hearing, but did not designate which budgetary lines they believed could absorb that cut, as required by the Department of Revenue Administration. With error realized, the committee reconvened on Feb. 15 to reconsider the budget, but was short two members due to excused absences. Committee members attempting to cut the overall town budget approached the matter on Wednesday evening by tackling the bottom line and then working backward to try and work the cuts into areas they thought could take them. This resulted in disagreements among the members over which departments could absorb the cuts, and ultimately the

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failure of all proposed bottom line cuts. The first proposed reduction was made by committee member Jeff Schall, to cut the budget to $3,668,600, which he described as a $91,848 cut split between Finance Administration and Highway. The actual difference between Schall’s figure and the selectmen’s recommendation was $125,678. He did not propose where the additional $33,830 could be cut, nor did anyone in the room point out the oversight. “It bugs me what we pay for finance administration,” he said in justifying his proposal. Schall explained that his research showed Gorham is the third highest taxed town for municipal rates, with the state average at $5 per thousand. Gorham’s is over $11, “twice the average,” he said. “I think some changes need to be made.” Schall admitted that cuts of this size were “definitely going to affect services,” but said he has spoken to others in town who share his feelings that cuts need to be made. Committee chairman Bruce Lary explained that the budget lines are a recommendation of where money will be spent, but ultimately, one the voters set the bottom line, the town administrators have the power to spend that money where they see fit. He said the committee’s job is to make sure that money is wisely spent, given what the town has voted in for services. In his view, he explained, it is up to the public at town meeting to look at service levels, staffing and other factors to decide what they want to fund. see BUDGET page 7

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Much was made of the five percent cuts that the committee believed the selectmen had requested of the department heads. Schall said that some of his motivation was to try and make up that cut, both at the previous meeting and this one. Committee member Bob Demers addressed the matter as well, but was corrected by Town Manager Robin Frost, who said that she and not the selectmen had asked for the cut. Frost said that she had wanted to see if it was feasible but had not required it of the department heads. “It was not a directive,” Frost told him. “I was asking them to see if we could.” She went on to say that in her conversations with the department heads she told them if the town could make the cut great, if not, they need to know why. “They justified to me why they couldn’t do it,” she said of the departments that came in with budgets that didn’t meet the goal. Demers said that he felt if she had asked for five percent it meant that she felt the town could do without five percent. Demers expressed disappointment in the process, noting that he felt he was walking away from his time on the board feeling the town definitely wants cuts, “but don’t cut in

my area.” “We don’t want to give up anything,” Demers said. “I just don’t like it.” Committee member Robert Balon said he didn’t believe the committee should make small cuts for fear of “causing chaos on the floor” of town meeting, and cutting too little to effect any real change. He said that if the committee cuts any less than 10 percent there’s no impact as it can be reinstated on the floor at town meeting. He said the voters have the power to make cuts if they wished and advocated bringing the selectmen’s budget to them. “The way the room was split that night (of the budget hearing) I think its time to bring the selectmen’s budget to the floor,” he said. “It’s everybody’s town.” Lary agreed stating that if 10 percent or more were to be cut the power of the people is taken away, while less than that figure has little effect. “The people on the floor (at town meeting) can cut any amount they want,” he said. Schall claimed that thinking was flawed and said he felt the budget committee needed to recommend numbers they could stand behind. The committee initially voted 5-3 to recommend Schall’s cut with Finance and Highway lines bearing the brunt

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of the recommendation for cuts, but quickly voted to reconsider the issue when some of the members realized they had not voted only on the bottom line, but on the specific cuts to department lines they disagreed with. Budget committee member Steve Roy felt that savings could come from the Recreation department as well, and didn’t want to see the Highway line hit with a $50,000 cut. “I would like to stay away from the department heads except for the ‘Rec’ — we’re helping him out,” Roy said, explaining that cutting money in that line could force the town to move the Recreation department back into the town hall. Demers suggested cutting $20,000 from police overtime. Holmes suggested a recommended cut of half of what Schall had initially suggested — $45,000 — by taking $10,000 from Finance Administration, $15,000 from Highway Administration, $10,000 from Parks and

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Recreation, and $10,000 from police overtime. “I think that’s respectable,” he said, leaving the town with $3,749,278. That motion failed 2-6, with committee members protesting that they felt the cut to the Highway budget was too steep. Committee member Lisa Kardell said she felt since the police and recreation departments had already cut five percent from their budgets they should not bear the brunt of additional cuts. In a final move to effect a cut, Schall proposed the committee recommend a $45,000 reduction with $20,000 taken from Finance Administration, $15,000 taken from Highway, and $10,000 taken from Parks and Recreation. That measure was defeated in a 4-4 tie vote. In the final vote to recommend the selectmen’s budget, Bruce Lary, Steve Roy, Jay Holmes, Robert Balon, and Terry Oliver voted in favor, with Jeff Schall, Lisa Kardell and Bob Demers opposed.

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Council supportive of effort to create Norton Scholarship local show for cable access channel honors memory of BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – An effort is underway to showcase local musicians, craftspeople, and actors by creating a local television show to be broadcast over Time Warner public access television channel 12. Producer/Director Chris Dubey outlined the proposal to the Berlin city council Monday night to solicit the city’s support for the concept. At the council meeting and in a follow-up interview, Dubey said a team is being assembled to put together a pilot season of four shows, each running approximately 23 minutes plus commercials. He said he has been in contact with Time Warner Cable and is optimistic the cable company will air the show if it can meet broadcast standards and is community based. Dubey said first and foremost, he understands that what the team produces must be entertaining and something people want to watch. Beyond that, he said the group wants to put a spotlight on local musicians, bands, craftspeople, and theater groups, including high school drama clubs. His goal is to present the community and local talent in a positive light. Dubey also sees the project as an opportunity for young people interested in television production, from acting to writing, to get some experience. “It could be a great educational opportunity for young people,” he said. He said he envisions the show as “Saturday Night Live meets New Hampshire Crossroads, referring to the popular late night comedy show and the former public television show that highlighted people and places across the state. “Hopefully, it will be entertaining and fun,” he

said. Dubey said he would like to get the show on the air in mid-spring. If the pilot season is successful, it would pave the way to continue the show for at least the next couple of years. As a member of Theater North, Dubey said he has worked with others in putting together several Internet commercials for the organization’s hugely successful Horrorfest in October. He said he has also recently developed two music videos for musicians. He said the group has the studio, cameras, and editing software necessary to bring a real television show to Berlin and is not looking for financial support from the city. Rather, he said the group would like simply be able to cite the city’s support in recruiting people to participate especially when trying to involve school groups. Dubey said they would also like to be able to do some filming in the council chambers. “We feel that with your support, we can develop a program which will have a very positive effect on our local area, and provide an outlet and opportunity for our local talent,” he said, in a written proposal to the council. The council was enthusiastic about the proposal and gave Dubey its blessing. Councilor Mike Rozek thanked Dubey for undertaking the project and wished him luck. Mayor Paul Grenier said he was impressed with Dubey’s energy. City Manager Patrick MacQueen said the city would be willing to post the shows on its website. Dubey said he is actively looking for people who want to be involved in the effort. He said interested people can contact him through the group’s Facebook page ‘Channel 12 show’ or call him at 723-6614.

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BERLIN -- A new scholarship has been established to honor the memory of Donald W. Norton, recently deceased organist for the Berlin United Church of Christ, and who was passionate about the organ and its literature. Don Norton attended concerts, donated music, read books about organ composers, and was actively involved in seeing to it that the organ arts continue in Berlin long after he was forced to stop his own playing. In years past he had spearheaded organ concerts, including one by area organists which took place in 1994 at the historic organ at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. The Norton Scholarship is designed to give help to anyone, young or old, who would like to study the organ. The length of study is flexible and the prospective organ student can choose any teacher with whom to study. Some piano proficiency will be required and applicants should be able to read music. Application for the Norton Scholarship can be made through Music in the Great North Woods, a non-profit organization under whose auspices the scholarship is held. There is a growing need in our area, as well as across the country, for skilled organists, a situation which was recognized by Don and Lucille Norton. The Norton scholarship is a fitting tribute to one of the North Country’s most enthusiastic and ardent supporters of the organ and its literature. To contribute to the Norton Scholarship Fund, or to make application for organ study, contact Music in the Great North Woods, 290 Gorham Hill Road, Gorham, NH 03581, www.musicgnw.org, email: info@musicgnw.org, 603-326-3242 or contact Angela Brown at 603-723-8238.

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Cindy Woodward of Village Deli and General Store in Milan dressed for the occasion handed out samples of her store’s chili at 1st annual Tropical Winter Escape held Feb. 9, at White Mountain Chalet in Berlin. The food competition was a fund raiser for Tri-County Community Action Program’s RSVP and other area non-profit organizations (BARBARA TETREAULT PHOTO).

Kathy McKenna, director of RSVP, (left) enjoys one of the many free food samples handed out at the 1st annual Tropical Winter Escape held Feb. 9, at White Mountain Chalet in Berlin while Guy Poulin of Soup er Subs in Berlin and Liz Jackson of Libby’s Bistro in Gorham enjoy the friendly competition. The event was a fund-raiser for Tri-County Community Action Program’s RSVP and other area non-profit organizations (BARBARA TETREAULT PHOTO).

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by Lynn Johnston by Scott Adams

DILBERT

By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Why would someone follow you? The question will arise, and perhaps this is something you never considered before. The result has something to do with your superlative taste. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your friends know you -- and sometimes better than you know yourself. Sometimes. Listen with an open mind to their observance of you, and see whether it brings you a deeper understanding. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Someone may give you the impression that winning big and being all that you can be isn’t appropriate. That person is wrong. Shine your light at full wattage. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Secret goals gain power and momentum. Ambition alone can’t take you where you want to go. Diplomacy is crucial. When you make it a priority to be politically savvy, you’ll succeed. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You want to connect and may even be feeling a touch sentimental. The social schedule is tight; you’ll flit like a butterfly from one scene to the next. Contact an inspiring person from your past. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 17). It’s a year of enrichment. You open up to others and let them teach you. The next five weeks bring an important breakthrough in your personal life. Professional progress will be slow and steady. Your talent gets a showcase in June. You’ll be part of a winning team in July. Moves are featured in October. Aries and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 22, 13, 10 and 5.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Because you are tolerant and sensitive to the beliefs of others, you’ll be a kind of liaison between people who would otherwise have a hard time coming to terms. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your energy has a magical quality, opening flowers, hearts, mysteries... You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish with a well-placed question and the timing of your touch. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Whether or not you believe in angels, you won’t be able to deny that there are unseen forces on your side now. Events will come together in inexplicable ways. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Avoid giving instructions or advice. Teach only through example. What happens this evening will be a story you’ll tell at the water cooler -- or its digital equivalent -- tomorrow morning. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Beginnings and excitement make your life more wonderful in the next 24-hour cycle. You are lucky. You have felt that life was against you, but all of that is going away now. Believe. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your poetic sign mate said it best: “Ring the bells that still can ring._ Forget your perfect offering._ There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in._” -- Leonard Cohen LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Of course the help comes when you need it most; that’s when you’re asking for it. Consider asking long before that crucial point. You are favored now, and you will be answered.

by Darby Conley

HOROSCOPE

by Chad Carpenter

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TUNDRA

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

For Better or Worse

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ACROSS Come into conflict Air pollution Craving One of the Marx Brothers Fork prong Person, place or thing Leaning To __; unanimously Fishing worms, for example Toenail treatment Rumple playfully Poncho Sound of plates being stacked Places for rouge On the ball Cured salmon Spooky Daytime serials “It’s __, Mad, Mad, Mad World” Of sea waves

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– 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.

FRIDAY PRIME TIME 8:00

8:30

CBS 3 WCAX Undercover Boss (N)

9:00

9:30

A Gifted Man (N) Å

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

News

Letterman

FOX 4 WPFO Kitchen Nightmares (N) Fringe (N) Å

News 13 on FOX (N)

The Office The Office

ABC 5 WMUR Shark Tank (N) Å

20/20 (In Stereo) Å

News

Nightline Jay Leno

Primetime: What

NBC 6 WCSH The 43rd NAACP Image Awards (N) Å

Dateline NBC Å

News

CBC 7 CBMT M’ketplace Mercer

fifth estate

National

Stroumboulopoulos

CBC 9 CKSH Paquet voleur (SC)

Une Heure sur terre

PBS 10 WCBB Wash.

Need

Maine

PBS 11 WENH Antiques

Antiques

Ce soir (SC)

American Songbook

Charlie Rose (N) Å

U.S. Health Care

Health

Independent Lens

A Gifted Man (N) Å

Blue Bloods (N) Å

IND 14 WTBS Payne

Payne

Movie: ›› “Diary of a Mad Black Woman”

Payne

Inside

Sport

CBS 13 WGME Undercover Boss (N) IND 16 WPME Monk (In Stereo) Å

Monday, February 20 Ladies of St. Anne: card party, 1 p.m., St. Anne Hall, lower level, School St.

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

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News

Letterman

Monk (In Stereo) Å

Law Order: CI

Buy Local Law CI

EWTN

Life on the Rock

Catholic

Sudan: Cry With Us

Image

CNN

Anderson Cooper 360

Piers Morgan Tonight

Anderson Cooper 360

Erin Burnett OutFront

LIFE

Amer. Most Wanted

ESPN

NBA Basketball Dallas Mavericks at Philadelphia 76ers. (N)

ESPN2

College Basketball

Boxing

CSNE

Celtics

The Baseball Show

NESN

NHL Hockey Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets. (Live)

OXY

House “Whac-A-Mole”

TVLND

Home Imp. Home Imp. Raymond

Raymond

Cleveland King

King

Friends

George

Friends

Fighting

NBA Basketball: Suns at Lakers SportsCenter (N) Å

House “Finding Judas”

Sports

SportsNet Sports Bruins

House (In Stereo) Å

Daily

SportsNet Dennis

House (In Stereo) Å

NICK

Sponge.

TOON

Generator Generator King of Hill King of Hill Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Fam. Guy

FAM

Movie: ››› “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004)

DISN

Movie: “Radio Rebel” (2012) Å

USA

Law & Order: SVU

Movie: ›‡ “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” (2009) Å

TNT

Law & Order

Movie: ››› “300” (2007) Gerard Butler. Å

Franklin & Bash Å

GAC

Backstory

Top 20 Country Countdown (N)

Headline

SYFY

WWE Friday Night SmackDown! (N) Å

Merlin (N) Å

Being Human

TLC

Say Yes

Four Weddings (N)

Say Yes

HIST

American Pickers Å

Ancient Aliens (N)

Top Gear “Big Rigs”

Modern Marvels Å

Sunday, February 26 Got Cabin Fever?: St. Kieran Arts Center presents The Cabin Fever, 2 p.m., Medallion Opera House/ Gorham Town Hall. Tickets $12 adults/$6 students, available at the door. 752-1028.

DISC

Gold Rush Å

Gold Rush (N) Å

Bering Sea Gold (N)

Gold Rush Å

HGTV

Cash, Cari Cash, Cari Pop Shop Pop Shop House

A-P

Infested! Å

Infested! (N) (In Stereo) I Shouldn’t Be Alive (N) Infested! (In Stereo)

TRAV

Ghost Adventures

NGC

Alaska Wing Men (N)

JFK: The Lost Bullet

Lincoln’s Secret Killer? Alaska Wing Men

SPIKE

Ink Master Å

Ink Master “Game On”

MTV

Pants

Jersey Shore Å

Movie: ››‡ “ATL” (2006) Tip Harris.

VH1

Women in Music

COM

Tosh.0

South Park Key

Mike Epps Presents

Russell

A&E

Storage

Shipping

A-List

The Soup

Fashion Police

Chelsea

E! News

The Walking Dead

Comic Book Men Å

True Hollywood Story

Movie: ››› “Slither” (2006) Nathan Fillion. Å

105 Movie: ›››› “Glory” (1989) Matthew Broderick. Å

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Shipping

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LAFFMOBB Presents

Boxing

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The X-Files “The Calusari” Å

TMC

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Austin Pirates

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Real Time/Bill Maher

221 Movie: ››› “Blue Valentine” (2010) Å

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The 700 Club Å

The X-Files Å

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Random

Friends

Life, Times F. Roach

HBO

by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Say Yes

TCM

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

SKNUT

Pants

Say Yes

Austin

AMC

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

FWULA

Say Yes

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Women of

Tuesday, February 21 Cem Free Dance: For teens, ages 13 to 19, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Ming House Lounge, $5 at the door. Berlin High Schools DJ Shamus Wheeler. Door prizes and raffles 3/$1.00 Gift cards to Pizza Hut, Supreme Pizza, JC Penney.

Saturday, May 5 Jefferson Fireman’s Association’s annual Soup, Chowder and Chili Cook Of: Jefferson Fire Station, 5 to 7 p.m. The cook off is open to all cooks from beginners to professional. We welcome business to enter their specialties. FMI contact any member of the Jefferson Fire Department or Bill Jones 603-837-2264 or wwj545@myfairpoint.net.

Sponge.

Rosary

Adrenalina

Two Lvrs Johnny

––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Friday Holiday Center Activities: 27 Green Square, Berlin. Breakfast served 8:-10 a.m.; cards 1-3:30 p.m. FMI 752-1413. Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee $15. AA Meeting: Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Discussion Meeting, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Weekly “Luck of the Draw” Cribbage Tournament. Gorham American Legion, 6 Androscoggin St., Gorham, $5pp: registration 5:15 to 5:45; play starts 6 p.m. Call Legion for more info 466-2433. Bingo: St. Anne Hall, 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Theatre North. Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Berlin Area Head Start Accepting Applications: For children between the ages of 3-5 years old. This is an income eligible program. Call 752-5464 to schedule an appointment to enroll your child. Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Story Time is 1:30 p.m. every Friday View On-line Catalog at https:// gorham.biblionix.com/ FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. Men’s Breakfast Meeting, Congregational/UCC in Gorham on Main Street. Meeting held the second Friday of each month at 7 a.m. Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Foot Care Clinics: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital Home Health and Hospice Department. For an appointment, call 326-5870. Serenity Steps Peer Support Center: 567 Main St. Berlin, Providing peer support services to local area residents challenged by emotional or mental difficulties. Open Monday through Wednesday 11-4; Thursday and Friday 11-7 p.m. FMI 7528111. Salvation Army: Music Arts — drama/singing company/sacred dance/timbrels (for all ages), 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dinner — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jr. Soldiers/ Jr. Soldiers Prep/Corps Cadets — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Youth Horizons: (ages 13 and up), 7 to 9 p.m., 15 Cole St., Berlin. (FMI 752-1644) Coos County Adult Learner Services: Offers free, confidential, one-to-one instruction in basic reading, writing, math, English for speakers of other languages and preparation for high school equivalency exam (GED). Available Monday through Friday at 166 Main St., Berlin. To schedule an appointment, call 752-1927 or 1-800-268-5437. Berlin and Coos County Historic Society Moffett House Museum: Open five days, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Can also be opened by appointment. Call 752-4590. Available are historical documents, school yearbooks, Berlin/ Gorham directories, annual city reports, city and county reports, Brown Bulletins, old books, artifacts and more. Also accepting artifacts. Saturday NC Big Book Step Study: AA meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tea Birds Restaurant conference room, 151 Main St., Berlin. Shelburne Library Schedule: Thursday - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Dummer Library Story Hour: First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. (FMI 449-0995; E-mail: dpl@ ncia.net) Salvation Army Bible Study: 10 a.m., 15 Cole St., Berlin. Genealogy Library: First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gorham Hill Road, Randolph. Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday AA Meeting: Big Book. Discussion Meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m,. AVH. Compline: Every Sunday, 8 p.m. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, a short evening prayer service, sung every Sunday, 2 High Street, Berlin. FMI 7523504.

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by Abigail Van Buren

DAD’S SUDDEN DEATH REVEALS THE LIFE HE SECRETLY LED

DEAR ABBY: My father died suddenly a year ago. My sister went to his house and discovered something that deeply disturbed her. Dad was secretly gay. There were lots of materials in his home that I’m sure he never intended for us to find. Personally, I find his interests fascinating, but my sister was unhinged by it. After all, she was the one who made the discovery. Now she’s obsessed with finding out if Dad was having relations with men while Mom was alive, and if he did, did Mom know about it. I have tried telling her that there were probably lots of things that happened between our parents that are none of our business, but my sister can’t let it go. She also seems upset that my reaction isn’t the same as hers. I’m glad Dad was fulfilling his needs, especially in old age. My sister was always “Daddy’s girl.” Any suggestions on how I can help her? -- DAD’S SON IN MIAMI DEAR SON: I’m not sure you can. But a trained therapist might be able to. Your sister’s discovery was a shock because “Daddy’s girl” now realizes she didn’t know her father as well as she thought she did. She’s reacting almost as if she, as well as her mother, may have been cheated on. It is almost impossible to determine who knew what and when, if both the individuals are dead. I hope, with time, your sister will be able to focus on the good times she had with her father and her obsession will lessen. DEAR ABBY: I have a co-worker, “Amber” who has always been large. She has looked like she was pregnant the entire two years I have known her. She can also be a liar and an attention-seeker. I am pregnant for real. Soon after Amber found out, she began telling our co-workers that she, too, is pregnant -- with twins. She has said this before, and then she faked a miscarriage.

She is now bringing ultrasound pictures to work that I discovered she had downloaded from Google Images. Everyone knows Amber is lying, but she keeps it going like she believes it herself. Abby, should I try to save her the embarrassment and tell her that everyone knows she’s faking? Or should I just sit back and see where the lying gets her? -- REALLY EXPECTING IN CHICAGO DEAR REALLY EXPECTING: Your co-worker appears to be mentally disturbed. This is something that should be discussed with Amber’s supervisor, so perhaps an intervention can be done and she can get the help she needs. As much of a concern as this is for you, it should be even more so to her employer. Because there is no way to predict how she might react if her fantasy is threatened, you should NOT be the person to question it. If she’s taking time from work for OB/ GYN appointments, her employer could request a note from the doctor. DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “Jared,” who is the nephew of my sister’s husband. Due to the family situation, this is a very weird relationship. I was widowed at 22. I am now 27, and this is the first relationship I have had since my husband died. I’m not sure what to do. Is it wrong to date Jared? How do I introduce him to family and friends? My sister always refers to him as her nephew. That makes me feel like my relationship with him is incestuous. -- MIXED UP IN WISCONSIN DEAR MIXED UP: Because Jared isn’t a blood relative, your relationship with him is not incestuous. Introduce him to family and friends as Jared, the friend you’re dating. If the relationship becomes more serious, introduce him as Jared, your boyfriend or fiance. But please stop feeling guilty about your relationship because you’re doing nothing wrong.

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

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by Gary Trudeau

For Rent

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

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

BERLIN 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 one bedroom w/d hook-up, 2nd floor $135/wk, heat, h/w (603)752-6459, (603)723-6726. 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: 3 bdrm home, garage; newer widows and heating system. 2 bdrm home. No pets. $675 to $700/mo. (603)714-5928. 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. 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. CLIMATE controlled rental space, 1800 sq. ft. call 603-752-4360 for details. COTTAGE: 3 bedroom, one bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, FMI $750/mo. call 723-2828, 752-6826. GORHAM 1 bedroom effeciency apartment with loft. Cathedral ceilings. No utilities included. $575. Call 915-6216 or 466-5933

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858

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

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

GORHAM: 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).

Animals

Announcement

Autos

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter

IF you used Yaz/ Yazmin/ Ocella birth control pills or a NuvaRing contraceptive between 2001 and the present and developed blood clots, suffered a stroke, heart attack or required gall bladder removal you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727.

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

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.

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.

For Rent $95/weekly, 3 rooms, apartment. Under owner's residence. Furnished/ utilities, $65, private, locked room, 603-348-5317.

Autos

BERLIN 1 bedroom, first floor, frig, stove, heat, h/w, off-street parking, no pets $525 (603)723-3856.

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

BERLIN 1,2,3 bedroom apts. renovated. Heat & hot water. HUD accepted. Robert Reed (603)752-2607, (603)723-4161.

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.

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

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. 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 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. 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. SUPPORT your local logger and heat with carbon neutral wood or wood pellets. Purchase a Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace on sale EPA qualified to 97% efficient. (603)447-2282. 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

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

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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

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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

Wanted

Coos County Family Health Services has a full time (40 hour per week) Medical Claims Specialist position available in our Billing Department located at 133 Pleasant Street. Flexibility, desire to work in a fast paced medical office and computer skills a must. Full benefit package available. Applications are available at the Human Resources office located at 54 Willow Street, Berlin NH or on the web at www.coosfamilyhealth.org . Please submit completed application, cover letter & resume by February 23, 2012 to: Human Resources Department, Coos County Family Health Services, 54 Willow Street, Berlin NH 03570. For more information contact HR@ccfhs.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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.

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

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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.

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COMPUTER MAINTENANCE: Virus removal, performance upgrades, security software, wireless installations, data recovery, backups. Luc 603-723-7777.

LOCKSMITH. North Country Lock & Key, certified Locksmith. Ron Mulaire, Berlin, NH (603)915-1162.

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

Eighth grade BJHS boys basketball round-up

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.

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.

BERLIN--The Berlin Junior High School boy’s grade 8 basketball team recently completed their 2011-12 season with a good showing in the Berlin Invitational Basketball Tourney. Their season was one of ups and downs, but with each day, improvement took place, individually and as a team. They played some extremely strong teams, including Kingswood, Plymouth, Kennett, Winnisquam, and Lancaster, and more than held their own against Whitefield, Pittsfield, and Colebrook. Their three wins came against Gorham, Lisbon and Berlin, in two different local tournaments. In the aforementioned Berlin tournament they beat Gorham by 1 point and narrrowly missed beating Kingswood and Whitefield in two close, exciting games. Coach Steve Enman commends the boys for working hard all season, improving each and every day and never quitting during some trying times. Those players include: Austin Bouchard, Austin Demers, Chris Cote, Nick Cote, Steve Dalphonse, Nathan Dandeneau, James Essig, Tim Glover, Jaylen Lamontagne, Keith Morin, Dylan Nett, and David Thagouras.

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- VACATION EVENTS Monday, Feb. 20 - Friday, Feb. 24, 1pm-5pm 2 Games and Shoes for $6 Wednesday, Feb. 22 , 11am-1pm Cosmic Lunch... Pizza, Soda, Prizes and Make-You-Own Sundaes $10 per person Guitar Bar with Tim Dion Friday Night, Feb. 24, 8:30pm-10:30pm Old Fashioned Rock ‘N Roll, Trivia Contests and Sing-Along Call 752-5250 to sign up for any of these events

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

NURSE (RN/LPN) Coos County Family Health Services has the following nursing positions available: 36 Hour Staff Nurse (RN/LPN) position with Alice McLane, APRN at our Gorham clinic (Benefits are available) & Per Diem Nursing (RN/LPN). Flexibility and desire to work in a fast paced medical office environment a must. Applications are available on the web at www.coosfamilyhealth.org. Please submit completed application, cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Dept, Coos County Family Health Services, 54 Willow Street, Berlin NH 03570 no later than February 29, 2012. For more information, please contact HR@ccfhs.org. EOE

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Art social to be held at Tea Bird’s Tuesday evening BERLIN -- Will O’Brien and Laura Viger have worked together to organize with Scott and Heather Gregory an evening to support the arts in the community, along with supporting the local business, Tea Birds Cafe. The public is invited join them at an art social Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. at Tea Birds Cafe. Artists benefit from the reactions and comments of others, friends, artists or the public. This is a chance to hear what other folks think of their work. With the advent of Facebook, O’Brien said they were amazed to find out how talented all the folks they have known a long time are. Wanting to encourage and support folks in their artistic work, they decided to host the art social so others can enjoy their work as well. “Some of us sell, some of us don’t think of our work that way, just come and join the fun,” he said. “Come share our work and conversation. Bring a piece of your work if you want or just visit and discuss our work or whatever comes to mind related to our art. Maybe you have a great source for reproducing your photos, maybe you have a great place to buy brushes, maybe you want someone with a... non artistic eye to offer encourage-

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Mayor Paul Grenier proclaimed the week of Feb. 12-18 as National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Week in Berlin. He handed a copy of the official proclamation to Jessica Tupick and Kelsey L’Heureux of the Berlin High FCCLA program (BARBARA TETREAULT PHOTO). SOCIAL from page 16

including choice of two appetizers, soup or salad, choice of four entrees and two desserts. After dessert, cheese and crackers will be available while everyone socializes and enjoys each others’ artwork. Soda and coffee are included with your ticket, spirits will be charged separately. Also for a boost of inspiration to all artist, they are having a revealing of one of America’s most famous portrait artist’s original painting

of Albert Ketcham Murray, said O’Brien. Albert Ketcham Murray of Kansas studied in France and England and at Cornell University and graduated from Syracuse University. He began exhibiting his painting at Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. and at the Carneigie Institute in Pittsburg. He was known as being one of the greatest of all American portrait painters. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket can contact O’Brien 466-3181.

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ARSENAULT from page one

Reggie Marquis at 1433 points and stood for over 40 years. Berlin came out in high gear racing out to a 26-6 first quarter lead. The Mounties shared the ball and they looked for Arsenault early and often. An old fashion three point play, a three pointer, a hoop, and a pair of foul shots got Arsenault to ten points quickly. The big moment came with under a minute to play, when the senior forward went to the foul line. The entire gym grew silent as the new leading scorer watched his shot bounce around the rim and in for the record and a standing ovation from everyone in attendance. The second shot was also good as many stayed on their feet cheering in approval. The Berlin coaching staff went to their bench early in the second quarter to keep from making the game a complete blow out. Drouin had five points to help push the Mountaineer lead to 39-14 at halftime. Dylan Belanger had two buckets for the visitors. The second half saw Berlin out score the Spartans 28-21 to make the final 67-35. The large crowd got to see several younger Berlin players. Arsenault had four hoops in the second half for the Mounties. John Ennis scored eight

points for the Spartans. Head coach Don Picard spoke briefly about the four seniors on his team. “It was a great night for our seniors,” said Picard. “I am extremely proud of this group, for a lot of great reasons. First and foremost, they are all great kids who I truly enjoy being around. They are all very good, hard working students and all four made the all-academic team. On the court, they have learned to play as a unit on both ends of the floor. This group really makes you realize how important it is to recognize who you have while they are here. There isn’t a sharpshooter like Jake in every class. There isn’t a 1400 point scorer in every class. Zack defends both the post and the perimeter well - that versatility usually requires two players. Sam’s knowledge of the game and ability to seamlessly slide into any of the five positions on the floor make him one of the most unique players I have been around. I admire and appreciate all that these seniors do.” Picard continued, “As for the game... We came out aggressively and forced several turnovers and we filled the lanes well in transition. I like the way that we are playing right now and we will look to continue to minimize our mistakes as we push toward the tour-

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nament.” For the game, the Spartans shot 15-41 from the floor and 5-12 from the foul line. Ennis led the visitors netting ten points. The Berlin boys were 26-75 from the floor and 12-15 from the foul

line. Arsenault 20 and Drouin 12 led a list of 10 different players that made it into the scoring column. Berlin travels to Prospect Mountain for their final regular season game of the year on Friday.

Notice to Gorham Residents In observance of President’s Day, the Public Works Dept./Transfer Station will be closed Monday, February 20th. There will be no garbage collection. Collection for that day will take place on Tuesday, February 21st.

The Berlin Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on its Agency Plan on April 4, 2012 at 4:00 pm @ 10 Serenity Circle, Berlin, NH. The Plan describes our housing programs and policies and identifies the course of action we intend to follow to attain the goals and objectives identified therein. Until April 4th, the plans may be inspected at the BHA office at the above address during normal business hours.

Thank you.

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The Absentee Ballots are available for the March 13, 2012 town election. Anyone wanting a ballot to vote, please call 449-2006 and an absentee ballot will be mailed to you.

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Berlin High School senior Curtis Arsenault breaks the boys basketball all time scoring record with this foul shot Tuesday night during first quarter action in front of a packed BHS gymnasium. Arsenault needed 11 points to surpass former standout Reggie Marquis’s 40 plus year old record of 1,433 points. Arsenault had 20 points (12 in the first quarter) in the Mountaineers victory over the Spartans 67-35. (JEAN LEBLANC PHOTO)

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Notification is herein given to parents, teachers and school employees of SAU #20 that Management Plans for the safe control and maintenance of asbestos containing materials found in the Gorham Middle/High School, Edward Fenn Elementary School and the Milan Village School have been developed and implementation of these plans began on July 9, 1989. The Errol Consolidated School is asbestos free. These Management Plans are an Environmental Protection Agency requirement under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA, Public Law 99-519). AHERA regulation (40 CFR 763.93 (g)(4) requires that written notice be given that these Management plans are available and accessible to the public after May 8, 1989, at the administrative office of each facility listed below. All inquiries relative to the Management Plans or asbestos should be directed to Pauline Plourde, Business Administrator at 466-3632. Edward Fenn Elementary, 169 Main St., Gorham Gorham Middle/High, 120 Main St., Gorham Milan Village School, 11 Bridge St., Milan Errol Consolidated School, Rt 16, Errol

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Blast from the past to the future on skis at Great Glen Trails PINKHAM NOTCH, NH-The 2012 TD Bank Bill Koch League Festival, presented by the “The Valley Originals” restaurants, will take place March 3, and 4, at Great Glen Trails on Route 16 in Pinkham Notch. This year’s theme will be “Blast from the Past to the Future on Skis” and will offer the hundreds of participating kids and their families a chance to create outfits themed from past, present or future and see how the sport has evolved from its early days. The event is being co-hosted by Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center and the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA). Event participants and their families will come from throughout the Northeast and will enjoy a full weekend of fun activities and competitions. Saturday will feature the opening ceremonies and parade; relay races based on grade levels; a non-competitive ski tour including themed elements and characters; a fairy house trail; on snow obstacle course and other usual Great Glen Trails activities (like snow tubing). Saturday’s festivities will finish up with a pasta

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dinner at the Town & Country Motor Inn in Gorham. The event is open to kids from as young as four years old right through eighth graders. On Sunday a series of individual freestyle races based on grade level will be held. There will be a lollipop race available to second graders and under; a graduation on skis for the eighth graders and an adaptive SitSki event. On-snow awards ceremonies will take place both Saturday and Sunday. More than 200 kids of all ages are already registered to participate. Bill Koch, the only US Cross Country Skier to win both the World Cup and an Olympic medal (silver in 1976) will be on hand for the weekend to cheer on the competitors. Sue Wemyss, Ski School Director at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center (a XC Olympian herself from the 1984 team) noted that it is a distinct honor to host this event. “This annual event is great fun for both kids and spectators alike. To see hundreds of youngsters enjoying time on cross country skis, making new friends, and putting their all into racing their ski courses

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is heartwarming and smile-inducing to those of us who love the sport of cross country and want to see it continue to grow amongst the younger generations. It’s going to be a really fun weekend!” Wemyss said. That sentiment is echoed by NENSA Youth and Introductory Program Director Abby Weissman: “Having the festival at a venue that is accustomed to hosting families and large events really will make a difference to the overall experience. This is a logistically complex event for families and organizers, but it’s also just a great opportunity for everyone involved to enjoy a weekend of winter family activities in an amazingly beautiful

place,” Weissman observed. The title sponsor for this annual event is TD Bank and the presenting sponsors are the “The Valley Originals”, a group of locally owned and operated restaurants in the Mt. Washington Valley. Other event sponsors include: LL Bean, The Trapp family Lodge, Swix, Stonyfield Yogurt, Choucas, Rossignol, Toko, Alpina, Salomon, Ragged Mountain, Polartec and Dasani. For more information about the TD Bank Bill Koch League Festival visit the event website at: www.2012bklfestival.com or contact Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center at 603-466-2333 or www.greatglentrails. com.

Lemelin on dean’s list at U Maine

FARMINGTON, ME —The University of Maine at Farmington announces its dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester. UMF maintains a dean’s list each semester for those students completing a minimum of 12 credits in courses producing quality points. A student whose grade point average for the semester

equals or exceeds 3.8 will be listed with high academic achievement. A student whose grade point average for the semester is less than 3.8 but equal to or greater than 3.5 will be listed with academic achievement. Among those named was Sarah Lemelin of Berlin.

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Berlin police log Berlin Police responded to 150 calls for service between Jan. 31 and Feb. 2. Among them were: Tuesday, Jan. 31 9:53 a.m. Bradley Leblanc, 25, of Berlin, was arrested on an in-state warrant, electronic bench warrant and a probation violation out of Maine. He was held on a combined $1,056 cash bail among the charges. 10:51 a.m. Kyle Higgins, 17, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with disorderly actions. He was released on $350 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 21. 1:46 p.m. Craig Leblanc, 25, of Berlin, was arrested on an electronic bench warrant. He was released on $40 cash bail and no court date has been set. 3:14 p.m. Joseph Dimauro, 53, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with violating a protective order and breach of bail. He was transported to the Coos County House of Corrections pending arraignment. 5:40 p.m. A car was reported stolen after its operator left it running at the intersection of School and Cambridge Streets. The vehicle was found at 9:31 p.m., parked, unattended at Berlin High School. Wednesday, Feb. 1 2:46 p.m. A caller on Pleasant Street reported that someone had thrown a snowball at their car window. 5:48 p.m. A motorist backing out of a driveway on Main Street struck a parked vehicle. No injuries were reported. 9:47 p.m. A burglary was reported on Gerrish Street. A window in the back of the house was broken to gain entry and electronics were taken. The incident is under investigation.