The Berlin Daily Sun, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by Daily Sun

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012

VOL. 20 NO. 195

BERLIN, N.H.

Delegation will hold public hearing on county budget Friday March 2 BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

COOS COUNTY – In a break from tradition, the Coos County delegation has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed 2012 county budget for Friday, March 2, at 1 p.m. at the North Country Resource Center in Lancaster. The commission held a public hearing on the budget back in December. The delegation historically does not hold a separate hearing on the budget. But Delegation Chair John Tholl (R-Whitefield) noted the commission has made a lot of changes in the budget it originally presented. He said the delegation wanted to give the public another opportunity to comment on the budget before the body meets in Berlin on

Saturday, March 10 to approve a final budget. “We just wanted to have another meeting to go over that,” he said, stressing that the delegation wants to be as open and transparent as possible. In December the commission presented a proposed budget of $31.51 million. Since, then the commission had made a number of adjustments, increasing expenditures by $170,575. Many of the changes had to do with increases in worker’s compensation and unemployment insurance. The commission voted not to grant any wage increases although employees will receive step increases. The commissioners also revised revenue figures including a $600,000 increase in surplus to reduce taxes. Overall, the changes resulted in a see HEARING page 8

Telephone, Internet service out over six hours Friday BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY – Telephone service was out throughout most of the Androscoggin Valley for over six hours Friday night after a logging truck is believes to have clipped some fiber lines on Route 2 in the Riverton section of Jefferson. The outage also affected Internet customers of Fairpoint Communications and some cell phone providers as well. Telephone service was knocked out from Jefferson to Errol. The outage came near the end of the business

day for many local businesses. One woman reported her bank issued written deposit slips. Local restaurants posted signs advising customers they could not accept credit cards and people could not use credit cards at gas pumps. Most people were philosophical about the loss of phone and Internet service but expressed concern about the inability to make 911 emergency calls. Fairpoint Communications spokesman Jeff Nevins said the lines were cut sometime around 3:30 p.m. Sersee SERVICE page 8

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BERLIN — A Berlin woman has been arrested and charged following an investigation into narcotics trafficking in the city. Heather Higgins, 28, of Cheshire Street in Berlin, faces charges of possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute. Higgins was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 16, after the Berlin Police and NH Attorney General’s Drug Task Force executed a search warsee HIGGINS page 8

The 2012 State Welding Competition was hosted this year by Berlin High School. Participants included Mt. Washington Valley Career-Tech Center, Pinkerton Academy, Portsmouth Career-Tech Center, Seacost School of Tecnology and Berlin Regional Career & Technical Center. Students performed five practical exercises and were then judged on their work. The State Welding Competition helps student prepare for the nationals competition that happens later this year. (RITA DUBE PHOTO)

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Arctic plant revived after 32,000 years

(NY Times) — Living plants have been generated from the fruit of a little arctic flower, the narrowleafed campion, that died 32,000 years ago, a team of Russian scientists reports. The fruit was stored by an arctic ground squirrel in its burrow on the tundra of northeastern Siberia and lay permanently frozen until excavated by scientists a few years ago. This would be the oldest plant by far that has ever been grown from ancient tissue. The present record is held by a date palm grown from a seed some 2,000 years old that was recovered from the ancient fortress of Masada in Israel. Seeds and certain cells can last a long term under the right conditions, but many claims of extreme longevity have failed on closer examination, and biologists are likely to greet this claim, too, with reserve until it can be independently confirmed. Tales of wheat grown from seeds in the tombs of the pharaohs have long been discredited. Lupines were germinated from seeds in a 10,000-year-old lemming burrow found by a gold miner in the Yukon. But the seeds, later dated by the radiocarbon method, turned out to be modern contaminants.

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Iran warns U.S. over Syria as crackdown grows CAIRO (NY TImes) —Two Iranian warships docked in a Syrian port on Monday as a senior Iranian lawmaker denounced the possibility that the Americans might arm the Syrian opposition, adding to the international tensions over the nearly year-long crackdown by the government of President Bashar al-Assad. As the government forces continued to pound opposition strongholds, the International Committee of the Red Cross said it

was trying to negotiate a brief pause in the violence to deliver aid to the most devastated areas. Activist groups reported intensified attacks on the besieged Baba Amr neighborhood in the central city of Homs. They said the government’s inability to eradicate the opposition there despite weeks of bombardment could be keeping the military from striking deeper and harder into other parts of the country where armed

resistance and rebellion is believed to be growing, including Hama and Idlib to the north. “The biggest challenge in Homs is Baba Amr,” said Wissam Tarif, of the activist group Avaaz. “They cannot move military power to Idlib or Hama without finishing Homs first. They cannot leave any pockets of resistance behind them.” He said 16 people had been killed in Homs on Monday. Such reports are impossible to verify.

Dossier details Egypt’s case European ministers are poised against democracy groups to approve Greek rescue CAIRO (NY Times) — The Egyptian prosecution’s summary of the case against at least 16 Americans and others from five democracy and human rights groups focuses largely on the testimony of their accusers, with evidence primarily limited to proof that their organizations used American and other foreign funds for payrolls and rent. The prosecution’s dossier also shows leaps of logic in a case that has imperiled a decades-old alliance with Washington and threat-

ened Egypt with the loss of $1.5 billion in aid. The case, for example, cites documents seized in December from one group, the International Republican Institute, that included Wikipedia maps of Egypt showing the country divided into four parts. While Egypt is typically described as comprising four regions — upper and lower Egypt, greater Cairo and the Suez Canal and Sinai region — the prosecution suggested that the maps showed a plan to dismember the country.

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Rita M. Couture

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BERLIN -- Mrs. Rita M. (Croteau) Couture, formerly of High Street in Berlin, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012, following a period of failing health. She was 89 years old. She was born on March 25, 1922 in Berlin, NH, to Elzear and Emilienne (Gosselin) Croteau. She was a member of St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish and attended local schools. She was married to Armand Couture in November of 1941 and he died on August 17, 1944 during the invasion of Southern France. She was employed at the Brown Company as a towel packer/ paper cutter. She was a member of Local #75, VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 2520 and Joliette Snowshoe Club. She was also a lifetime member of NRA. She enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing, ice skating, tobogganing, snowshoeing and spending time with her family and friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Armand J. Couture, her parents, five sisters and ten brothers. She is survived by a daughter, Gloria Ann Beal of Brunswick, Me.;

a brother. Me., and Flora Bouchard of Berlin, NH; three grandchildren, Darryl Couture of Boston, Mass., Sheila Wight and her husband Sean Kaner of Topsham, Me., and Lynn Smith and her husband Adam of Falmouth, Me.; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Rita M. Couture W e d n e s d a y, February 22, at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Berlin. Rev. Mark Dollard will officiate. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Berlin, NH. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, February 22, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 72 High Street, Berlin, NH.

Kevin R. Pepin

BELMONT, NH - Kevin R. Pepin, 38, of 167 Daniel Webster Highway, died at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 after fighting cancer for twenty years. Kevin was born July 24, 1973 in Laconia, the son of Robert and Lucille (Hueber) Pepin. He resided in Belmont with his wife of thirteen years, Katherine (Jones) Pepin, and their pets, Madison, Lopi and Stewie. He was a 1991 graduate of Belmont High School and been employed at the Tilton Outlet. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Kathy, of Belmont; his mother, Lucille Pepin, of Belmont; two grandfathers, Robert Pepin, Sr., of Berlin, N.H. and Maurice Hueber, of Belmont, N.H.; aunts, uncles, cousins; a brotherin-law, Ben Jones and his wife, Lisa of Alton, NH; a niece, Kelly, and two nephews, Benjamin and Brian; his God son, Jacob Bancroft of Laconia and his God parents, Jerry and Lorraine Noel of Belmont. Kevin was predeceased by his father, Robert, in 1995; by a brother, Keith, in 1992; his two grandmothers, Lucille Pepin, Sr., in 2007 and Jeanne

Hueber in 1999 and by his mother-inlaw, Ruth Jones in 2003. A calling hour will be held on Saturday, February 25, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 241 Province St., Laconia, N.H. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Church. Burial will be at a later date. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Lakes Region General Hospital Oncology Department, 80 Highland Kevin R. Pepin Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-SimoneauPaquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane. com.

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BERLIN -- A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Dominic Laroche, of Berlin, NH, on Friday, February 3, 2012 at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish with Reverend Kyle Stanton, as celebrant. The cantor was Madeleine Jeffrey, accompanied by Sandra Patrick, as organist. The acolyte was Robert Pelchat, and the crucifer was J.P. Poirier. The pall was placed by his four children: Donald Guerin, Helen Viger, Arlene Laland and Carol Roy. His daughter, Carol Roy, placed the cross. His son-in-

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Join me in voting no on articles 2 and 3 To the editor: Please join me in voting “No” to articles #2 and #3 on this year’s Dummer town warrant. These articles would mandate changes to our zoning ordinance, including elimination of our Conservation Zone. Passage of these articles would pose a serious threat to our town and our way of life. More than half of the land in Dummer is owned by large investment corporations. These corporations use the land to make money for their investors, primarily by harvesting timber. In recent years, timber has been harvested more aggressively, and we can all see the results. So, what will these investment companies do now? Will they wait patiently for the trees to grow back, or will they look for other ways to make money? One of the companies that owns land in Dummer has already subdivided and started to develop a similar plot of land in Maine. Most of the land in our Conservation Zone is owned by these large corporations. In this zone, the minimum size for a building lot is ten acres. This does not prevent

a large landowner from subdividing, but it does increase the value of each individual lot. Passage of Articles #2 and #3 would reduce the minimum lot size to two acres, which would create an incentive to subdivide and sell more cheaply. When cheap land is available, people buy it and build cheap housing. This increases demand for municipal services without increasing the tax base enough to pay for these services. In other words, taxes will go up if we approve these articles. We should not do this, especially now when we are expecting the federal prison and the biomass plant to bring large numbers of new people to the area. Some of Dummer’s residents are elderly and/or on fixed incomes and can barely afford to pay their taxes now. Someday, most of us will be elderly and on fixed incomes. I will vote “No” to articles #2 and #3 because I believe they will cause people to be forced from their homes. Thank you for considering these concerns. David Dubey Dummer

I will be voting no on the SB2 ballot item To the editor: When you, a registered voter of Gorham, Randolph, or Shelburne, receive your GRS Cooperative School District ballot at the polls (or fill out your absentee ballot) on March 13, you will see the

usual request to elect school board members.But you will also see another item, placed on the ballot by petition, regarding changing our school district to an “SB2” situation. This question on see SB2 page 5

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Pain Without Gain

Last week the European Commission confirmed what everyone suspected: the economies it surveys are shrinking, not growing. It’s not an official recession yet, but the only real question is how deep the downturn will be. And this downturn is hitting nations that have never recovered from the last recession. For all America’s troubles, its gross domestic product has finally surpassed its pre-crisis peak; Europe’s has not. And some nations are suffering Great Depression-level pain: Greece and Ireland have had double-digit declines in output, Spain has 23 percent unemployment, Britain’s slump has now gone on longer than its slump in the 1930s. Worse yet, European leaders — and quite a few influential players here — are still wedded to the economic doctrine responsible for this disaster. For things didn’t have to be this bad. Greece would have been in deep trouble no matter what policy decisions were taken, and the same is true, to a lesser extent, of other nations around Europe’s periphery. But matters were made far worse than necessary by the way Europe’s leaders, and more broadly its policy elite, substituted moralizing for analysis, fantasies for the lessons of history. Specifically, in early 2010 austerity economics — the insistence that governments should slash spending even in the face of high unemployment — became all the rage in European capitals. The doctrine asserted that the direct negative effects of spending cuts on employment would be offset by changes in “confidence,” that savage spending cuts would lead to a surge in consumer and business spending, while nations failing to make such cuts would see capital flight and soaring interest rates. If this sounds to you like something Herbert Hoover might have said, you’re right: It does and he did. Now the results are in — and they’re exactly what three generations’ worth of economic analysis and all the lessons of history should have told you would happen. The confidence fairy has failed to show up: none of the countries slashing spending have seen the predicted private-sector surge. Instead, the depressing effects of fiscal austerity have been reinforced by falling private spending. Furthermore, bond markets keep refusing to cooperate. Even austerity’s star pupils, countries that, like Portugal and Ireland, have done everything that was demanded of them, still face sky-high borrowing costs. Why? Because spending cuts have deeply

depressed their economies, undermining their tax bases to such an extent that the ratio of debt to G.D.P., the standard indicator of fiscal progress, is getting worse rather than better. Meanwhile, countries that didn’t jump on the austerity train — most notably, Japan and the United States — continue to have very low borrowing costs, defying the dire predictions of fiscal hawks. Now, not everything has gone wrong. Late last year Spanish and Italian borrowing costs shot up, threatening a general financial meltdown. Those costs have now subsided, amid general sighs of relief. But this good news was actually a triumph of anti-austerity: Mario Draghi, the new president of the European Central Bank, brushed aside the inflation-worriers and engineered a large expansion of credit, which was just what the doctor ordered. So what will it take to convince the Pain Caucus, the people on both sides of the Atlantic who insist that we can cut our way to prosperity, that they are wrong? After all, the usual suspects were quick to pronounce the idea of fiscal stimulus dead for all time after President Obama’s efforts failed to produce a quick fall in unemployment — even though many economists warned in advance that the stimulus was too small. Yet as far as I can tell, austerity is still considered responsible and necessary despite its catastrophic failure in practice. The point is that we could actually do a lot to help our economies simply by reversing the destructive austerity of the last two years. That’s true even in America, which has avoided full-fledged austerity at the federal level but has seen big spending and employment cuts at the state and local level. Remember all the fuss about whether there were enough “shovel ready” projects to make large-scale stimulus feasible? Well, never mind: all the federal government needs to do to give the economy a big boost is provide aid to lower-level governments, allowing these governments to rehire the hundreds of thousands of schoolteachers they have laid off and restart the building and maintenance projects they have canceled. Look, I understand why influential people are reluctant to admit that policy ideas they thought reflected deep wisdom actually amounted to utter, destructive folly. But it’s time to put delusional beliefs about the virtues of austerity in a depressed economy behind us.

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To the editor: Tri-County CAP’s Transit program has rolled out their new 24 passenger bus that was mentioned in the paper several weeks ago. The new bus will be traveling the Berlin/Gorham Trolley Route between Berlin and Gorham. We would like everyone in the area to give it a try by riding with us so we are providing unlimited free rides the week of Monday, February, 20, until February 24. The bus has seating for 24 people. It also has four wheelchair stations for anyone in a wheelchair needing transportation. Everyone taking a ride will have a chance

to win free ride passes. Since inception the Berlin/Gorham Trolley system has continuously grown in ridership and continues to grow. Many people have found it to be a very affordable way of getting around locally at $2 for unlimited riding all day. Whether it is used to go to work, grocery shopping, or for medical appointments it is a very cost effective alternative to operating a personal vehicle for in town errands. With spring approaching keep in mind that youth passes will be available. These passes are for see BUS page 5

Launch box party at WMCC BERLIN -- A Small Business Launch Box Party is being held on February 21, at 6 p.m. in Berlin at the White Mountains Community College. This Launch Box Party is for those individuals who are thinking of starting a new business. The Launch Box is designed to be an all-inclusive box full of material to start a business. Most everything that you will need to start a business is included in the Launch Box; forms for registering your business name, forms for applying for an EIN number, marketing information, financial information and even a place to organize your business records for a year is included. Along with the Launch Box Party is a series of seminars to help strengthen the information included in the Launch Box. The series schedule is: February 28, Information on legal aspects such as business entities. March 6, Financial information about the record keeping and tax obligations. March 13, Marketing information about branding and the need for marketing materials. March 20, Information on Planning: the business plan, the marketing plan, and a financial plan. March 27, A Resource Panel for more technical

assistance or financing. The series will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 pm. at White Mountains Community College, Berlin, in room 137 and is open to the public as well as those who attend the Launch Box Party. “Any one just opening the Launch Box will find necessary information to start a business, but we want to offer more”, said Joyce Presby, entrepreneurial resource consultant for the White Mountains Community College. “By offering the series of seminars and inviting experts in the field, the new business will have the opportunity to get the answers they need for a strong start in business.” Maybe you have been thinking about starting your own business and just do not know where to start, maybe you have a hobby and would like to develop it into a business, or maybe you just need extra income. Whatever your reason, there is not a better time than now to explore your options. Registration is free but required and seating is limited for the Launch Box Party, so register early. For more information and registration for the Launch Box Party or any of the seminars, please call Joyce Presby at 603717-5457.

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cess of voting on articles. A “yes” vote indicates that you believe it would be better to vote for the school district budget on paper, in a private voting booth. A preliminary deliberative hearing is held, where if you attend you can suggest amendments or changes and receive information, but the voting is done on paper at a later date. Further information will be provided in the forthcoming school district report, which you will receive in the mail; at the school district meeting itself on March 8; and you can read more about this on-line at www. nh.gov by searching for RSA 40:13. The wording there is specific to towns and municipalities, so keep in mind that the question on the ballot is regarding the Cooperative School District Meeting. I personally believe in the power of community joining together to discuss and debate warrant articles. Government “of the people” and “by the people” is no better illustrated than through our cooperative school district and town meetings. It is an opportunity that I never experienced until I moved to Randolph, and it is an opportunity for which I am truly grateful. I will be voting no on this particular ballot item. Angela Brown Randolph

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the ballot does indeed apply to you, no matter which of the three towns (Gorham, Randolph, or Shelburne) you live in. The actual wording is as follows: “Shall we adopt the provision of RSA 40:13 (known as SB2) to allow official ballot voting on all issues before the Town of Gorham on the second Tuesday of March? By petition Christine Roderick et al. (3/5 majority required)” The school board was advised by legal counsel that this petition must be included on the ballot despite the fact that it refers to “town of Gorham,” so please disregard that bit and focus on the bigger issue. What matters is that the intent of the petition is to change the format of our cooperative school district meeting. You, a registered voter of Randolph or Shelburne or Gorham, will need to cast a vote regarding this issue. Ignoring the question simply makes it easier for the 3/5 majority to be achieved. So what do you need to know? In simplest terms, a “no” vote indicates that you want to maintain our current process of school district meeting, a public forum where live debate on each article takes place with your neighbors in attendance. Discussion, debate, immediate answers to questions all are available during the pro-

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Berlin police log

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The Berlin Police Department responded to 690 calls for service between Feb. 13 and Feb. 20. Among them were: Monday, Feb. 13 2:19 p.m. Matthew Staup, 26, of Berlin, turned himself in on a warrant for a charge of criminal mischief. He was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in First Circuit Court, District Division, on April 3. 2:25 p.m. Angela Robbins, 37, of Berlin, was issued a citation for non-inspection. 3:30 p.m. A caller on Ottawa Street called to report receiving a fraudulent telephone solicitation. She reported the person who called tried to get her to send money via Western Union. Tuesday, Feb. 14 3:12 p.m. A box alarm was pulled in the area of Lincoln Avenue. A juvenile was located and admitted to pulling the alarm. Police brought the youth home and spoke with the parents. 5:29 p.m. A snowball fight between juveniles was reported. Wednesday, Feb. 15 7:33 a.m. A motorist reported two vehicles operating recklessly on Riverside Drive, and told police it appeared they were racing. Police located the suspected vehicles and stopped both. Samantha Bilodeau, 21, of Gorham and Douglas Goodwin, 33, of Berlin, were each cited for a yellow line violation. 4:15 p.m. Andre Bergeron, 27, of Berlin, was arrested on a probation violation. He was transported by the Coos County Sheriff ’s Department. 5:33 p.m. A parent reported their juvenile daughter was at another residence without authorization. 7:54 p.m. Nathan Corrigan, 33, of Gorham, was issued a citation for a traffic signal violation. 9:25 p.m. A single vehicle accident was reported on Glen Avenue. A vehicle struck a pole. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed. Thursday, Feb. 16 9:16 a.m. A two vehicle accident was reported at the corner of Prospect Street and School Street. No injuries were reported. 10:45 a.m. A minor two-vehicle accident was reported on Twelfth Street. No injuries were reported. 1:39 p.m. A three

vehicle accident was reported on Pleasant Street. No injuries were reported. 3:39 p.m. A shopping cart was reported stolen at Family Dollar. 4:59 p.m. Robert Goulet, 54, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with issuing bad checks. He was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on March 13. 8:17 p.m. Jamey Kidder, 38, of Concord, was arrested and charged with four counts of violating a protective order. He was held pending a bail hearing and is scheduled to be arraigned in circuit court on April 3. 8:50 p.m. Shari Reid, 44, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with three counts of theft and three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. She was released on $1,000 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on March 13. 8:52 p.m. A resident of Glen Avenue reported that a gun and electronics had been stolen from the home. The incident is under inves-

tigation. 10:32 p.m. Police were called to the aftermath of an alleged domestic dispute on Mount Forist Street. Windy Ferron, 19, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with breach of bail, unlawful possession of alcohol and two counts of resisting arrest. He was also arrested on warrants out of Gorham for shoplifting and breach of bail. Emily Smith, 35, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and two counts of simple assault. Smith was released on $1,000 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on April 3. Ferron was held in lieu of $500 cash bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on April 24. Friday, Feb. 17 7:30 a.m. Steven Letourneau, 41, of Berlin, was issued a citation for non-inspection. 8:14 p.m. Steve Gravel, 39, of Berlin, was issued a citation for non-inspection. 10:17 a.m. A caller on Fourth Avenue reported prescription medication stolen from the residence.

8:18 p.m. A vehicle window was reportedly shot out with a BB gun while at Dunkin Donuts. Saturday, Feb. 18 7:10 a.m. A motor vehicle accident resulted in a domestic incident. A female caller reported she had accidentally backed into her boyfriend’s vehicle, causing minimal damage. The male party then retaliated by vandalizing her vehicle, she told police. Police advised her to fill out a report. 10:24 a.m. A caller on Main Street reported prescription medication was stolen from a vehicle. 12:23 p.m. Shane Riff, 40, of Berlin, was issued a summons to appear in court on April 3, for driving with an expired license. 9:28 p.m. Christopher Fortin, 17, of Milan, was issued a citation for speed. Sunday, Feb. 19 11:14 a.m. A caller reported a theft at a storage unit on Jericho Road. 7:13 p.m. Thomas Kelly, 36, of Berlin, was issued a citation for speed/basic rule.

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Gorham police log

Gorham Police responded to approximately 248 calls for service between Feb. 9 and Feb. 16. Among them were: Thursday, Feb. 9 11:31 a.m. The Gorham Public Library reported that a patron was seriously overdue on two books and a movie totaling $88 in value. Police made inquiries and the items were returned. 11:52 a.m. Wal-Mart reported that a wireless router had been stolen on Feb. 7. The device is valued at $130. The incident is under investigation. 12:56 p.m. Ross Larson, 58, of Littleton, was issued a citation for noninspection. 1:15 p.m. Jennifer Blais, 32, of Gorham, was issued a citation for driving an unregistered vehicle. Friday, Feb. 10 11:09 a.m. A car was reported stolen by Berlin City Chevrolet. The dealership alleged that a female who had contracted with them to trade her vehicle for a new one, left with the vehicle she no longer owned and later sold it in Messina, New York. She was able to get away with the vehicle — a 2003 Toyota Tacoma — after the dealership used it as a loaner while her new vehicle was being prepared. After investigating, police discovered that in New York, the woman allegedly obtained another vehicle by representing the trade in as her own, and then sold the vehicle acquired in New York in a third state. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. 11:37 p.m. Caleb Rapoza, 22, of Bangor, Me., was arrested and charged with possession of drugs in a motor vehicle. He was released on a sum-

mons to appear in court on March 27. Rapoza was also issued a citation for speed. Saturday, Feb. 11 4:21 a.m. Joshua Mullins, 22, of Center Conway, was arrested in Center Conway on charges of simple assault and criminal threatening, stemming from a domestic assault incident in Gorham. He was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on March 27. 1:40 p.m. Gary Turcotte, 36, of Gorham, was arrested on an electronic bench warrant for failure to appear. He was released on $100 cash bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 28. Sunday, Feb. 12 6:03 p.m. John Jenkins, 65, of Middleton, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, second offense. He was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on March 27. Tuesday, Feb. 14 4:12 p.m. Rebecca-Jo Mann, 20, of Laconia, turned herself in on a warrant for a charge of willful concealment. She was released on $350 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on March 27. 11:08 p.m. Charles Dowcett Jr., 44, of Gardiner, Mass., was arrested and charged with driving after revocation. He was released on a summons to appear in court on March 27. 11:08 p.m. Nancy Batchelor, 28, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with allowing an improper person to operate a motor vehicle. She was released on a summons to appear in court on March 27.

BJHS Mathcounts team

BJHS team earns first place Mathcounts competition LANCASTER -- On Sat., Feb. 4, the Chapter Competition of Mathcounts was held at the Lancaster School. Mathcounts is a nationwide middle school math program for middle school students. Math teams and individuals competed from Berlin, Gorham, Haverhill, Lancaster, Profile and Whitefield. After three rounds of competition, the team from BJHS finished in first place. The team consisted of eighth graders Kyle Frenette, Trevor Labrecque, Julianne Plourde, and Emily Tennis. The individuals also competing from Berlin were eighth graders Kayleigh Eastman, Megan Guitard, Dylan Nett,

and seventh grade student Melyssa Donovan. Students were also recognized for their individual overall scores. Trevor Labrecque was the top scorer for the entire competition with Kyle Frenette in second place. Melyssa Donovan and Emily Tennis finished in the top ten of all students at the competition. In the final round of competition (the Countdown Round), Trevor and Kyle took first and second respectively. The team of Frenette, Labrecque, Plourde, and Tennis along with individual competitor Donovan will represent BJHS at the Mathcounts State Competition at Plymouth State University in March.

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decrease in the amount to be raised by taxes from 8.8 percent in December to a current figure of 7.7 percent. At its last meeting, the delegation rejected a motion by Rep. Larry Rapapport, (R-Colebrook) to form a separate finance committee to review and make recommendations on the budget. A majority said they felt the 11-member delegation was small enough to allow it to together on the budget. SERVICE from page one

vice was not fully restored until about 10:30 p.m. There were conflicting reports about whether the damage was the result of an accident – state police and the Lancaster Highway dispatch center had no reports of any accident on Route 2 at that time. Nevins said he was told a logging truck either hit a pole or cut some fiber lines. Crews from Fairpoint responded quickly but Nevins said repairing the individual fibers is time consuming. He said cell phone service was affected because some cell traffic does go across the Fairpoint HIGGINS from page one

rant at 653 Cheshire Street, Apartment 4, in Berlin. According to police a “substantial amount” of crack cocaine was seized during a search of the residence and Higgins was arrested. The warrant was sought as the “culmination of a lengthy investigation into the trafficking of crack cocaine and other narcotic drugs,” according to a police press release. Higgins was released on $10,000 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear on the felony charge at an arraignment in First Circuit Court, District Division in Berlin on May 16. Police say more arrests are expected as a result of the investigation.

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Paul E. Clinch

Rene J. Dube

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BERLIN, NH -- Mr. Paul E. Clinch, 84, formerly of 124 Wight St., Berlin, NH, passed away on Sunday February 19, 2012 at the Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. He was born in Berlin, NH, on July 19, 1927, the son of the late Lee and Leticia (Valliere) Clinch and was a lifelong resident. Paul graduated from Berlin High School in 1947 and spent 12 years in the National Guard. He had been employed by Brown Company, until his retirement in 1979, and spent 20 years with the Boy Scouts in the Daniel Webster Council. Paul was a member of Good Shepherd Parish, the Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th Degree, the Ryan-Scammon Post # 82 American Legion in Gorham, was on the Berlin Planning Board and was Boy Scout leader for Troop 207, where he was awarded Scout Master of the Year twice. Members of the family include his

wife, Doris T. (Dube) Clinch a resident of Country Village in Lancaster, NH; children, Anne Marie Desmarais of Bear, Deleware, Esther Krukar of Manassas, Virginia, and Marc Clinch of Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren, John Krukar, Lauren Krukar, Jena Clinch and Kensey Clinch and a sister Rita Boucher of Somersworth, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 22, at 2 p.m. at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. Interment will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin on Wednesday from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to Troop 207, c/o Sue Temme, 31 Wood Spring Road, Randolph, NH, 03593. To sign the on-line guestbook, please visit www.bryantfuneralhome. net.

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WOODSVILLE, NH -- Mr. Rene J. Dube of Woodsville passed away on Mon., Feb. 20, 2012. He was 69 years old. He was born on June 15, 1952 in Franklin, NH, to Reginald N. and Cecile (Belanger) Dube. He was a member of the former St. Joseph Parish, now known as St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by three sisters, Rita Dube of Randolph, NH, Ann Marie Dube and Claire Aubut and her husband, all of Berlin, NH; cousins, uncles and aunts. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11: a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 23,

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

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Tuesday Holiday Center Activities: 27 Green Square, Berlin. Toast and coffee 8-10 a.m.; cribbage tournament 1-4 p.m. FMI 1413. Local 75: Regular Monthly Meeting takes place on the third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., V.F.W. on Upper Main Street, in Berlin. For member’s only. FMI Information, USW Local 75 Union Office at 752-2225. Senior Meals: Noon, Dummer Town Hall, second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Suggested donation $3, under 60, $6. Call 752-2545 to reserve, Senior Meals: 8 to 9:30 a.m., first and third Tuesday of the month, Shelburne Town Hall. Suggested donation $3, under 60, $6. Call 752-2545 to reserve, Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee $15. AA Meeting: Women’s meeting, 10 to 11 a.m., St, Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Weight Watcher’s Meeting: Salvation Army, 5 p.m. meeting, 4:30 p.m. weigh-in. Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, MondayThursday Noon, Friday 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) AVH Diabetes Support and Information Meetings: First Tuesday of every month; 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.; Androscoggin Valley Hospital; open to the public; FMI, call the AVH Diabetes Education Department at 326-5631. Chess Club: welcomes all levels of players, to meet Tuesday, Family Resource building (across from high school) from 6 to 9 p.m. Lessons free. All questions, call Al French @915-0134. Berlin Area Head Start Accepting Applications: For children between the ages of 3-5 years old. This is an income eligible program. Call 752-5464 to schedule an appointment to enroll your child. Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10 am - 6 pm, Saturdays: 10 am - Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30 pm. View On-line Catalog at https:// gorham.biblionix.com/ . FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jefferson Historical Society: Meets first Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. May through October meetings held at the museum on Route 2, and November through April meetings are held at the Jefferson Elementary School on Route 115A. Everyone welcome. Social Night At Dupont-Holmes Post 82 American Legion: Every Tuesday, Gorham, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Food buffet $7 per person while food lasts! Menu varies each week. Free pool, darts, etc. Members and bonafide guests welcome. Gorham-Sabatis Lodge 73, F&AM: meets second Tuesday except January, February, and March (first Tuesday). For more information, call 466-5739 or 466-5960. Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Kieran House, 151 Emery St., from Berlin Kiwanis Club: meets at Northland Restaurant & Dairy Bar at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous: Step Book/Discussion Meeting, .Tri-County (Step One), School St., Berlin 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. White Mountain Ridge Runners Meeting: First Tuesday of every month, clubhouse on Route 110. American Legion Post No. 36 Monthly Meeting: First Tuesday of every month. Salvation Army Social Services: Food pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 15 Cole St., Berlin. Computer Lab Classes: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan Center, Berlin. 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Call to be scheduled (752-2545). Craft Class: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, 1 to 3 p.m. (FMI 752-2545) Upper Coos Cancer Support Group: For cancer victims and their families. 6 p.m., 109 Park St., Berlin. (FMI Eva Hawkins, 752-2693)

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by Abigail Van Buren

AIR FORCE MAY BE PERFECT JOB FOR TEEN ON THE MOVE

DEAR ABBY: I respectfully disagree with the advice you gave to “Wants to Enlist” (Dec. 29). She is the 19-year-old woman who burns out of jobs quickly and is thinking about enlisting in the Air Force. You discouraged her. I served honorably in the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserves and the Air National Guard for 14 years. Experience taught me that if I didn’t like my current assignment, it was easier to tolerate it for the time being knowing it wasn’t a permanent assignment. Eventually, I received orders to go elsewhere. My military training was the best foundation for me. It taught me discipline, instilled confidence that I could handle any situation, and provided me with skills that enabled me to work with people under various circumstances. “Wants to Enlist” needs to be honest with the companies/ organizations she applies to. During the interview, she should be upfront in saying she is willing to commit to a set period of time and/or to accept a part-time position, lower pay and a flexible schedule. The employers who hired me under these terms have written me letters of recommendation, proving they benefitted from our arrangement. -- FORMER FLY GIRL IN NEW MEXICO DEAR FORMER FLY GIRL: Thank you for offering a solution that worked for you. Responses I received to that letter provided interesting insights that “Wants to Enlist” may wish to consider. My readers comment: DEAR ABBY: I, too, wasted years of my life job-hopping. It seemed I couldn’t stay in a position longer than six months. It wasn’t until late in life that I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. With therapy and medication, my life finally took on some semblance of “normal.” For the first time, I finally had

purpose and direction. My final job lasted 17 years. I don’t mean to suggest “Wants to Enlist” suffers from the same disorder, but it deserves some consideration. -- B.P.D. IN TENNESSEE DEAR ABBY: Once a job became routine, I lost interest. Eventually I found my way to higher education and a position where there are always new challenges. I now have a long-term and successful career. Perhaps this 19-year-old should consider attending college even part-time -- to satisfy her intellect while preparing for a more varied and challenging future. -- BEEN THERE IN LAS CRUCES, N.M. DEAR ABBY: “Wants to Enlist” may want to be tested for ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). For many years, I was misdiagnosed with a variety of mental health issues. Then my husband read an article about adult ADD. After checking with my doctor, I was put on medication to see if it would help. I cannot tell you the difference it has made in my life. I’m calmer, happier and have more confidence than ever. I hope this young lady will look into what might be causing her behavior because she will see how wonderful she is. -HAPPIER NOW IN FLORIDA DEAR ABBY: I also had difficulty settling down in one place. My solution was to become a traveling health care worker. I work for a contracting agency that sends me on three-month assignments all over the country. If I don’t like a facility, I know my time there will end soon. There are local contracting agencies in larger cities if you don’t want to pack up and move. This job has been the answer to my dreams! -- TRACY IN KINGWOOD, TEXAS

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

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BERLIN Spacious second floor, two bedroom, full attic. Heat. $600/mo, $600 security deposit due at signing. 915-1746.

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

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

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, 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.

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.

BERLIN: one/ two bedroom, heat, h/w, storage, garage, 2nd. & 3rd. floor, 752-5034 or 387-4066.

JACUZZI Six person hot tub $700/obo; Refrigerator $50; Arcticat Jag 440, $400/obo, 520-8573.

BERLIN: Oversized 2 bedroom, $500, h/w, electric heat, parking, 326-3499.

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.

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

GORHAM, 2 bedroom, new kitchen, new bath, hardwood floors, heated, garage (603)466-2088. GORHAM: 1 & 2 bedrooms, heat, h/w, off street parking, newly renovated, no pets, 723-6310. GORHAM: 13 Exchange St, (white bldg w/ black trim) 2 br, first floor, fridge & stove, h/ hw, w/d hookup, w/ shed, parking spaces, no pets. Sec. dep. Call: 466-3378 (8am-4pm, M-F or leave a message).

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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.

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Autos 1987 OLDS Delta 88, solid body, minor rust, very good condition, 52,700k miles, $3500, 752-1095, leave message. 1998 Toyota Avalon, 4dr, auto, new inspection sticker, 155k miles, runs very good. $2800. (603)986-3352.

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

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.

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.

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

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

BERLIN 1-4 bedroom apts from $450-$750 month, great locations (603)723-3042.

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

BERLIN 3 story, 6 bedroom, 2 bath house, huge lot, great location, 2300 sf (603)723-3042.

Owners have separate living quarters.

CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. (603) 833-8278

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

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.

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

HOUSE: Nay Pond, 2/3 bedroom home, 2 full bathrooms, open kitchen concept, all appliances, hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, huge sun room, boat dock and more, $2000/mo. call 723-2828 or 752-6826. ONE bedroom, heat, h/w, electricity included. $600/mo.; Studio, heat, h/w, electricity included, $500/mo. 603-723-4724. SUNNY furnished rooms, cable, internet, laundry, parking, $75/wk. $275/month. Linda 326-3286, 728-8486.

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.

TORO Snowthrower, 8HP, $200, call 752-1321, leave message and phone number for a return call. TOTAL Gym XL, good condition, works great, $100, 728-9926.

USED SKI & SNOWBOARD packages, starting at $79.95. All sizes, used helmets $19.95 at Boarder Patrol (603)356-5885. VERMONT Casting radiance vented gas fireplace, red with stovepipe, new 100lb tank, best offer 520-8573.

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

Free 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.

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Help Wanted

Full time position available at Kids Only Day Care. Must have experienced working with young children.

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COACHING VACANCIES Gorham Middle High School 2011-2012 School Year

Varsity Baseball • JV Baseball HS Cross Country • Varsity Girls Soccer Please send letter of interest to

Dan Gorham, GMHS, 120 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581 By March 1, 2012

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. 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.

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GORHAM: 3 bedroom, $109,900; 2 family $119,900, owner financing, small down payment, 466-5933, 915-6216.

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

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

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

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Services AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING SOLUTIONS.

Highest quality craftsmanship. Fully Insured. Lowest prices guaranteed. FMI (603)730-2521. rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com

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

HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison michaelhathaway.com (603)367-8851. CARPENTRY, handyman, property maintenance, no job too small. Call Dennis Bisson, 723-3393, free estimates.

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

MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK Coos County Family Health Services currently has an opening for a Medical Records Clerk. This 40 hour per week position will float among three clinic sites. Must be computer literate and have valid driver’s license. Flexibility & desire to work in a fast paced medical office environment required. Please submit application by February 24, 2012 to: Human Resources Dept, Coos County Family Health Services 54 Willow Street, Berlin, NH 03570 Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Medical Claims Specialist

HANDYMAN: Snowplowing, property maintenance, carpentry, painting etc., best rates around, call Rick 915-0755.

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.

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

YOU’VE GOT IT.

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

IPOD FIX IT

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.

SOMEBODY ELSE WANTS IT! Got something special you no longer use? Sell it in the Classifieds. It may just be the perfect item to fill somebody else’s need. Call us today!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

OB Nurse - Per Diem Exercise Specialist - Per Diem Primary Care MA - Full Time and Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Diabetes RN/LPN/MA - Per Diem Med Surg RN - Full Time Nights 3-5 years exp. Womens Health Office Assistant/MA - Full Time Controller - Full Time Director of Information Services IT - Full Time Laboratory Med Tech - Per Diem. MT, MLT required 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

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Berlin boys complete sweep of the Nashuas, 3-2 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SPORTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

NASHUA--Sophomore Connor Jewett picked up his team leading 18th and 19th goals of the season, lifting the Berlin boys’ hockey team to a 3-2 victory over Nashua South High School in Nashua Wednesday. It was the first time in the last two seasons that the Mountaineers have won back to back games. There was 7:28 remaining in the first period. Mountie defenseman Trevor Leborgne kept a clearing pass in at the blue line and fired it towards the Nashua net. The puck knuckled and dropped quickly fooling Nashua net minder Cam Anzel to put Berlin on top 1-0. The goal was Leborgne’s fourth of the season. Three minutes later Berlin was killing a South power play. Jewett pilfered the puck and came off the boards towards the Nashua net. Jewett’s shot

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beat Anzel glove side and the visiting Mountaineers had a 2-0 advantage. Just 1:42 into the second period, Nashua cut their deficit in half. Devin Brackett netted the unassisted goal to make it a 2-1 game after two periods of play. The South team got the game tying goal at 1:52 of the third period. Steven Saucier beat Berlin goal tender, Steve Martin to tie the game 2-2. The Mounties pressed hard in the Nashua end and built up quite a shot count. Berlin fired 49 shots on Nashua’s Anzel and they finally got the one they were hoping for with just 1:52 left to play. Senior captain Ethan Dorval got the puck to Jewett who was covered in front. Jewett used great body position to get his shot off and some how got it under the pad of Anzel to give Berlin the 3-2 lead. Nashua could not get the equalizer in the final minutes of play and the Berlin boys had their second

straight win over the two Nashua schools within a week. “We were all over them,” said head coach Mike Poulin. “I was very happy to see the puck get into the net because we really out played them. Steve Martin had a solid game for us making a big save on a break away in the second period. Jeff O’Neil was also good, stopping a couple of good scoring chances for Nashua.” Anzel had 46 saves on 49 shots, while Berlin’s Martin had 17 blocked shots. The Berlin boys will play host to Salem on Saturday and the it will be Senior night on Wednesday against Londonderry. BHS 2 0 1-3 NSHS 0 1 1-2 Scoring: BHS- Jewett 2, Leborgne, NSHS- Brackett, Saucier. Saves: BHS- Martin 17, NSHS- Anzel 46.

Berlin/Gorham skaters shut out Sohegan by a score of 7-0 BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

SOUHEGAN--Berlin eighth grader Megan Acardi netted a hat trick, lifting the B/G girls’ hockey team to a convincing 7-0 victory over Souhegan Wednesday. The scoring started early, just 24 seconds into the game. Morgan Ouellet tucked home a rebound of a Holly Sullivan shot that made it 1-0 B/G. It was Ouellet’s fifth goal of the year. Two minutes later, senior Rachel Thompson fed Acardi with a perfect pass to send her in on the Souhegan goal on a break away. Acardi’s first goal

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of the contest and fourth of the season pushed the advantage to 2-0. The B/G skaters put the game away in the second period. Acardi made it 3-0 at the 4:05 mark on a break away, netting her second of the evening. At the 8:18 mark, teammates Melanie Morin and Carly Perreault completed a perfect passing combo, setting up Emily Landry who was positioned perfectly to the side of the Souhegan goal. It was Landry’s second goal of the year. One minute later, the B/G defense got into the see BERLIN/GORHAM page 15

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The senior players and manager were honored prior to the start of their final home game Tuesday in Berlin, along with their family members. From L-R; Nicole Demers, Curtis Arsenault, Jake Drouin, Zach Bacon, and Sam Aldrich. (JEAN LEBLANC PHOTO) BERLIN/GORHAM from page 14

scoring action. It was eighth grader Jensen Dandeneau lighting the light to put the visitors up 5-0. Landry and Morin picked up the assists on Dandeneau’s second goal of the season. The final goal scored in the second period came at 10:48. Acardi completed her hat trick on an unassisted goal, giving her the team lead at six goals on the year. In the third period, B/G connected on a short handed goal. Youngster Jenna Arguin was forechecking in the Souhegan end and sent a centering pass from behind the end line.

The puck deflected off the goal tender’s stick and into the net to make the final score 7-0. In the Berlin goal, Chelsey Caron worked the first two periods making eight saves. Senior Jess Gray came in for some third period work, blocking both shots sent her way. The B/G girls will play host to Lebanon on Saturday afternoon at the Notre Dame Arena at 3 p.m. BHS 2 4 1--7 SHS 0 0 0--0 Scoring: SHS- none, BHS- Acardi 3, Ouellet, Landry, Dandeneau, Arguin, Saves: SHS- Katey O’Hara 14, BHS- Caron- 8, Gray 2.

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New England car dealer open call for donations to local schools

PORTLAND, Me. – Berlin City Auto Group, a family of dealerships founded in 1980 in New England, and its Drive for Education foundation, a forward-thinking program created by the employees of Berlin City Auto Group, request submissions from New England-area schools seeking need-based donations. Now through April 30, area schools can apply for up to $3,500 in donated funds to support their curriculums. The selected schools will be announced at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, which is, fittingly, National Teacher Day. Last year, Drive for Education donated more than $100,000 to 30 K-12 schools throughout New England, thereby exceeding the dealer’s annual goal. “With public schools suffering from widespread budget cuts, the Drive for Education program plays an important role in supporting New England’s schools and ensuring that all students

receive an excellent education,” said Yegor Malinovskii, vice president at Berlin City Auto Group. “Last year, we provided more than $100,000 in donations and we look forward to making an even bigger impact on a new group of schools this year.” To be considered for the program, a school official must submit a short essay to Berlin City Auto Group by April 30, describing how their school would use the donation. Berlin City’s Brand Ambassadors, a group of employees that lead the dealerships’ community involvement campaigns, will assess the needs of each school and select the winners accordingly. From each vehicle sold at its six dealerships throughout New England, Berlin City dedicates a portion of sales to the Drive for Education program. For more information about Berlin City Auto Group’s Drive for Education Foundation, visit: http://www.berlincity.com/driveforeducation.htm.

Lou Addington receives quality leadership award from PSPC HERNDON, VA -- Berlin’s Lucille (“Lou”) Addington, RN, of Coos County Family Health Services received an award for Quality Leadership by the Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy Services (PSPC) Collaborative. The award is presented to leaders who have made a significant improvement in patient health outcomes. Teams were honored at a national meeting of the PSPC in Herndon, Virginia, January 10. The award was co-sponsored by the PSPC Alliance and the Food and Drug Administration Office of Women’s Health. For the past two years, Addington led a team effort to gather and report data, monitor and follow up with patients, map the performance of the CCFHS PSPC initiative and discover ways to improve. As a team leader, she worked with pharmacists from Rite Aid and Wal-Mart, Coos County Nursing Home, St. Vincent de Paul Rehab and Nursing, Androscoggin Valley Hospital and local Home Health agencies. Addington compiled and reported all the information from these sources to the PSPC Collaborative. The HRSA Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy Services Collaborative (PSPC) is a national effort to improve the quality of care delivered in the United States through the integration of health care providers and increased provision of clinical pharmacy services. This breakthrough effort targets improvement in health and safety for our highest risk, highest cost, complex patients. According to the Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy Services Collaborative National Performance Report, the goal of the program is to spread an innovative delivery system to save

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and improve the lives of chronically ill patients with high medication risk. HRSA established the Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy Services Collaborative (PSPC) to ensure that healthcare delivered by safety net providers is the best and safest in the nation. The PSPC builds on HRSA’s ongoing chronic disease and organ donation collaboratives and responds to a number of health concerns: the rising incidence of chronic diseases; adverse drug events as a leading cause of death and injury; the need to coordinate care across all care providers; and the need to integrate clinical pharmacy services into the patient health home model. Coos County Family Health Services will continue to work with patients to improve health outcomes, monitor and adjust medication therapy, decrease medication adverse events, and help patients set self-management goals. CCFHS has received Level 3 (highest) Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).