The Berlin Daily Sun, February 24, 2011

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

VOL. 19 NO. 198

BERLIN, N.H.

Danderson gives council salary list of city, school employees

BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN— The Berlin City Council Monday night received a list of the wages for city and school employees as food for thought leading to the upcoming budget reviews.

Councilor Robert Danderson said he requested the list and thought it was impor-

tant members of the council review it as it approaches the beginning of the annual budget review. The list, which includes all fulltime city and school employees, shows the council where its staff currently stands, said Danderson.

To put the salary list in context, Danderson said the per capita income in Berlin is $15,780; the see DANDERSON page 7

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Shelburne rest area targeted for closing

BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

SHELBURNE --- The state rest area on U.S. Route 2 in Shelburne is targeted for closing in Governor John Lynch’s proposed state budget.

Also closed would be the facilities in Colebrook and Littleton, leaving the entire region north of the notches without a state rest area.

“Here we are trying to build up tourism in this area and they’re cutting the rug out from under us,” said Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce President Robbie Munce.

“Seems we’re fighting for everything we can get,” said Scott Labnon of the Town and Country Motor Inn in Shelburne. “I’m very against closing this particular one,” he said.

In his budget proposal, Lynch is calling for closing half the state’s rest areas. In addition to Shelburne, Littleton, and Colebook, the list includes rest areas in Sanbornton, Lebanon, Antrim, Epsom, and Rumney. Management of the eight remaining rest areas would transfer to the Department of Resources and Economic

An Alaskan igloo was created by this father and son team, Mike Maure and son Tristen Gaulin, 14, on Madision Avenue in Gorham.

The igloo meausres 8 feet high and over 30 feet in cirumference. It is large enough for several people to stand inside and took over two weeks to create. (RITA DUBE PHOTO)

see SHELBURNE page 11

State could shift costs of Delegation raises questions community care to local taxpayers about office space dispute

BY CLAIRE LYNCH THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

WEST STEWARTSTOWN -Community-based health care will come to the forefront of state and community budget planning in March as millions of dollars meant for Coos County nursing homes are threatened, shifting the burden onto local taxpayers. Coos County Treasurer Fred King sent this message home to the Coos County delegation at their meeting in Stewartstown last Saturday.

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County Area Agency on Aging began the day’s session, callin, as well, for the delegation to step up in Concord and call for more of a county involvement.

“Bring the counties into the loop to administer and develop the longterm care system,” he said.

The vision of regional decentralization should be to engage the communities, not Concord, to create high quality, comprehensive, coordinated, and flexible regional, community-based system of long-term see STATE page 6

BY CLAIRE LYNCH THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

WEST STEWARTSTOWN -- With the legal fees piling up and a decision left to the courts for the final location for the Coos County Attorney’s office, the Coos County legislative delegation had some unanswered questions for county attorney Robert Mekeel at a delegation meeting in Stewartstown on Saturday.

County administrator Sue Collins reported an expenditure of $16,046 for legal fees for 2010, an amount that may

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turn out to be much more, said Rep. Herb Richardson of Lancaster. “I don’t believe we should expend $16,000 to sue each other,” he said. “It is probably double that when you consider what has been paid by the county attorney.

I think it’s completely ridiculous that something like that is done.”

In December, 2010, the members of the delegation learned that judge Peter Bornstein made no decision in regard a lawsuit filed by attorney Mekeel citing safety reasons and calling for a larger see DELEGATION page 6

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Art of the doughnut

NEW YORK (NY Times) — A clutch of enterprising shops opening in the last few months in New York represent a flowering in the doughnut arts.

Most bakers attempt fluency in the two major doughnut languages, cake and yeast. Dough, a modest little shop with a handmade feel, sticks to yeast, the better to fool around with clever new glazes: dulce de leche with toasted almonds, chocolate with cacao nibs, a vivid magenta hibiscus with hibiscus flowers.

At the Brindle Room in the East Village, or as it calls itself in its morning incarnation, Wonder City Coffee & Doughnuts, breakfast means doughnuts made from mashed potatoes, a style popularized by the dwindling Spudnut chain. The result is something of a hybrid, with a cake doughnut’s craggy roughness surrounding an un-cakey light interior. They are tender enough to be served on a plate and eaten with a fork.

Mark Isreal of The Doughnut Plant is a mystic technologist who makes jam from local fruit and talks about listening to the dough while devising new hoops for it to jump through. The square doughnuts filled with peanut butter and jelly are the most astonishing of all. Even the round creations, however, have the power to amaze with wonders like a crystallized ginger glaze on a doughnut for the Lunar New Year.

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INDIANAPOLIS (NY Times) — Most Democratic members of the Indiana House of Representatives have decamped for Illinois, stalling even routine legislation in the state house Wednesday in order to avoid being forced to vote on legislation that includes a bill that would allow workers in pri-

vate sector unions the right to opt out of their unions and not pay dues.

The Democratic lawmakers, who are in the minority in the House, have refused to attend the chamber’s sessions in order to prevent a quorum.

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them, the Democrats said that they thought it best to secretly leave the state Tuesday night.

The Democrats, who are staying at a hotel in Urbana, Ill. — about a two hour drive across the state line from Indianapolis — say they do not plan to return until Republicans make concessions, including withdrawing several bills.

U.S., in shift, sees Marriage Act as violation of gay rights

WASHINGTON (NY Times) — President Obama, in a major legal policy shift, has directed the Justice Department to stop defending the Defense of Marriage Act — the 1996 law that bars federal recognition of same-sex marriages — against lawsuits challenging it as unconstitutional.

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. sent a letter to Congress on Wednesday saying that the Justice Department will now take the position in court that the act should be struck down as a violation of same-

sex couples’ rights to equal protection under the law.

“The president and I have concluded that classifications based on sexual orientation warrant heightened scrutiny and that, as applied to same-sex couples legally married under state law,” a crucial provision of the act is unconstitutional, Mr. Holder wrote.

The move is sure to be welcomed by gay-rights advocates, who had often criticized Mr. Obama for moving too slowly in his first two years in office to address issues that concern them.

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Italy says death toll in Libya may be over 1,000

ROME (NY Times) — Italy’s foreign minister, Franco Frattini, said Wednesday that estimates of more than 1,000 Libyan civilians killed in clashes with security forces and government supporters “appear to be true.”

Figures for deaths in the Libyan unrest have been difficult to pin down. Human Rights Watch has confirmed roughly 300 deaths in the weeklong uprising, while noting that its estimate is conservative because of the difficulty in gathering information from morgues and hospitals when phone service is intermittent and the Internet is nearly blacked out.

Mr. Frattini did not explain the basis for his conclusion, and his spokesman, Maurizio Massari, said only that the information came “from sources that we believe to be credible.”

Italy, once Libya’s colonial ruler, has long and deep ties with that country, and Mr. Frattini’s comments carried significant weight.

On Tuesday the Libyan ruler, Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, called Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, his first known direct outreach to a European leader.

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Bass traverses state to reconnect with constituents

BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN — After more than four years outside the political arena, Congressman Charlie Bass is starting off his term by reconnecting with constituents in the Second District.

Bass said it’s important that he gets out and re-acquaints himself with everyone.

He swung through Berlin during a week-long tour of the Second District, two weeks ago. Bass said he started on Monday in Salem, hit the North Country later in the week and then worked his way back to the southern portion of the state.

“I’m renewing the good and close relationship I’ve had with people in Berlin,” said Bass.

For the residents of Berlin, Bass said he’s been involved with the community since he left office in 2007. He worked with the Laidlaw biomass project as an advisor before he ran for the congressional seat last year.

There are a lot of things happening in the Androscoggin Valley, said Bass, that are important, including the mill in Gorham, the federal prison and developing the overall economy. He added he’s aware of the issues that are unique to the area.

“I’m looking forward to working with the city on its challenges and issues,” said Bass.

Coinciding with the conclusion of his tour, Bass announced the opening of three offices across the state, in Littleton, Concord and Nashua. Bass said Gene Chandler, of Bartlett, would serve as his

North Country representative.

Only a few months into his term in Congress, Bass said he’s already starting to deal with some of the issues facing the county.

“I’m laser focused on solving problems,” said Bass.

In Washington, Bass said the first priority is stopping the government’s growth and getting spending under control. The second is working on healthcare issues, he added, including making insurance coverage affordable but keeping the industry competitive.

But for Bass, he said he’s also interested in the energy and telecommunications issues.

“It’s my passion,” said Bass. He added that many issues in these fields could have a direct impact on New Hampshire.

Bass said it’s important for rural New Hampshire to host an environment for start-up companies and creative ventures.

One of the first steps to make that happen, said Bass, is getting affordable high speed Internet available.

He said if companies located in Berlin can still compete and provide products and services, the area could once again become prosperous.

While many of these issues are still playing out in the halls of Congress, Bass said he’s working to keep American economically viable and solvent.

Bass said this means cutting the federal budget, which could impact the lives of people in New Hampshire. He added but there the future of the country is in jeopardy if the spending problem isn’t dealt with soon.

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Residents invited to a community dinner To the editor: People do not live by bread alone, and the Tillotson Foundation knows that! They want the people of the North Country to get together and renew friendships over a great meal.

Several people have told us they feel they should hold back and let people who are really short of food come to The Community Meal program. But there is plenty to go around. Sure, you may be able to fix a meal at home.

That’s not the point. The Community Meals are for people to dine out with their extended families, bump into friends they haven’t seen in an age, get a breather from cabin fever. Who knows, you may find yourselves starting to talk with one another about how to make Berlin even better than it is. The Tillotson folks know that

one of the greatest strengths of the North Country is our sense of community. Without that, nothing we do to bring back the North Country will work, because our heart will be dead.

So, please come out for a FREE dinner this Saturday night, February 26, and the last Saturday each month through May. The location is St. Barnabas Church, just past the bowling alley on Main Street, Berlin. There are settings at five and six pm. Pick up free tickets at the church, Gill’s Florist, or Morin’s Shoe Store. Invite some friends or family. We have take out for the homebound. This month is a delicious lasagna meal with all the trimmings. See you there. FMI 752-3504.

Betsy Hess St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Lunch Brunch Club to begin meetings To the editor: Once again this year, Mrs. Forestall and Mrs. Rancourt are hosting a March book club. A group of second grade students will be reading and sharing dialogue on the book Balto and the Great Race

by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel.

We will meet for lunch each Tuesday of March. On our final meeting, we will enjoy a special pizza lunch. Each

student will also keep their book.

We wish to extend our thanks to the Brown School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for their generous support again this year in funding the book and pizza purchases.

Mrs. Forestall, Library Media Generalist Mrs. Rancourt, Reading Specialist

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By Anne Krantz UNH Cooperative Extension Master

Winter Underground What a wonderful winter for crosscountry skiing! And what a wonderful way to enjoy nature during its resting season, when plants are dormant and many animals are hibernating.

When it’s not too cold, I enjoy dashing outside first thing in the morning to ski my “wake-up” loops in the gently undulating back field where I have maintained a nice trail.

If it’s clear, I can welcome the sun as it begins to peek between the trees. Instantly, its warmth hugs me. As I float over the clouds of snow, sometimes I see a diary of animal tracks left during the night.

The other morning I discovered a line of tracks in the snow that ended at a freshly dug hole that descended a foot below to the frozen ground. Obviously, a carnivorous animal had picked up the scent of an underground creature and dug furiously to catch it. No blood, so I assume the intended victim escaped.

But the sight reminded me that there’s no sleeping or hibernating for two of New Hampshire’s most common underground creatures: moles and voles. Amazingly, they stay active all winter.

Moles (the M stands for Meat-eaters) survive by expanding their tunnel networks to find grubs and worms. As their food sources dig deeper and deeper into the soil ahead of the descending frost line, so do the moles.

Thus they stay below the frost line and avoid digging their own graves.

Voles satisfy their voracious winter appetites by chewing on Vegetable matter.

Many gardeners have made the discouraging spring discovery that voles greedily dined on favorite tulip and crocus bulbs during the winter. Voles scamper about in runs they make in the insulated space between the snow and soil. When the snow melts, concave depressions in the grass are a telltale reminder of a busy winter.

They don’t feast only on underground roots and tubers, either. Voles also can do a lot of damage to newly planted fruit and ornamental trees by stripping the bark from their lower trunks, buried within a deep blanket of snow.

Thornton Burgess, who wrote charming animal stories for children in the early 1900’s, provides the perfect explanation of why a creature, specifically Mr. Miner, would want to live under ground. He begins his 1915 story Why Miner the Mole Lives Underground this way: “Striped chipmunk

sat staring at a little ridge where the grass was raised up….He knew they were made by Miner the Mole.”

To learn why Mr. Mole lives this way, he and his friends ask wise old Frog who explains. To escape Mr. Fox and others, Mr. Mole cleverly digs a hole and hides. There it occurs to him that hiding in a smaller side tunnel would provide even better protection.

He then discovers that the underground life suits him and he is, “perfectly happy and satisfied there, and what is there in life better than to be happy and satisfied?”

These happy and satisfied creatures can drive human creatures crazy, as they are nearly impossible to trap or deter. None of the ridiculous potions and remedies for eliminating moles from chewing gum (they don’t have chewing teeth) to castor oil, work. As this Extension fact sheet bluntly states: Desperate homeowners and gardeners have tried placing various irritating materials in the runways such as broken glass, razor blades, rose branches, bleach, moth balls, lye, and even human hair. Some have hooked up their car's exhaust system to mole tunnels; others have pumped hundreds of gallons of water into the tunnels. Frightening devices such as mole wheels (spinning daisies), vibrating windmills, and whistling bottles have also been tried. Aside from relieving frustrations, home remedy approaches have little value in controlling moles.

Voles (sometimes called “meadow mice”) are also tough to control, because their burrows shelter them from both the weather and from predators. But most daunting is their reproductive potential: five litters per year ranging in size from one to 11 young. Females are ready to reproduce in 40 days, with a gestation period of only 21 days. This condensed reproduction cycle makes for exponentially staggering birth rates, because they also reproduce year-round.

All vole species are subject to large population fluctuations; populations generally peak every two to five years, but these cycles aren’t predictable. The population shifts may result in densities ranging from a few to several hundred voles per acre.

Among the serene pleasures of winter: these annoying critters are truly out of sight and out of mind under a beautiful blanket of snow. For a few months I get a rest from the never-ending gardener’s dilemma— the love/ hate relationship with Mother Nature. Some of us actually hate to see winter end!

Coos County Family Health Services funding has been cut Rose Dodge, Managing Editor Rita Dube, Office Manager Theresa Johnson, Advertising Sales Representative Barbara Tetreault, Reporter Craig Lyons, Reporter Jean LeBlanc, Sports John Walsh, Contributor “Seeking the truth and printing it” Mark Guerringue, Publisher Adam Hirshan, Editor THE BERLIN DAILY SUN is published Tuesday through Friday by Country News Club, Inc. Dave Danforth, Mark Guerringue, Adam Hirshan, Founders Offices and mailing address: 164 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 E-Mail: bds@berlindailysun.com Tel.: (603) 752-5858 FAX: (1-866) 475-4429 CIRCULATION: 8,925 distributed FREE throughout the Berlin-Gorham area.

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To the editor: As a former board member of Coos County Family Health Services I am alarmed that the US House would cut funding for an effective program such as Community Health Centers, especially at a time when Congress should be seeking ways to contain unnecessary health care spending as well as protecting jobs. Community Health Centers are a proven way to provide quality health care at a reasonable cost.

From Congress we continually hear the words “it’s all about jobs and the economy.”

While providing much needed health care access. Community Health Centers also pro-

vide a much needed economic boost and jobs for the underserved communities in which they are located. Loss in federal funding now means loss in economic dollars for our communities and lost jobgs. New Hampshire alone will loose $1.3 million from the House’s action. That will result in the loss of an estimated 32 jobs in New Hampshire, and force at least one Health Center to close, reducing access to affordable health care for an estimated 10,000 patients.

And New Hampshire is a relatively small state.

Imagine the impact in California!

CCFHS has increased its services in recent see FUNDING page 5

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J. Arthur Landry

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ATTLEBORO, MASS. — J. Arthur Landry, 95, of Canterbury Woods, 100 Garfield Ave., Attleboro, Mass., died on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011 at home. He was the loving husband of 59 years of Clara M. Landry, who predeceased him on Nov. 20, 2009.

Born in Berlin, N.H. on Dec. 10, 1915, he was the son of Pierre and Obeline (Gionet) Landry.

A longtime resident of Gorham, N.H., he owned a lumber delivery business and was a truck driver for many years with Adley Express and then Yellow Freight.

He retired in 1976 and enjoyed over 30 years of retirement with his wife, daughters, granddaughters and great-grandchildren. He and his wife wintered for many years in Florida, most recently in Zephyrhills.

He was the loving father of Kerry and her husband Clay Conard of Plainville, Mass., and of Leslie Landry of Melrose, Mass. He was the brother of Margaret Thompson of Lincoln,

N.H., Rose Pixley of Greensboro, N.C., and Edmond Landry of Somers, Conn. and the late Nicholas, Felix, Henry, Leon and Martin Landry, Rita Klebes and Lena Fournier.

He was the devoted grandfather of Bethany and her husband Tarik Lotfi of Plainville and Betsy and her husband Rink Varian of Sebasco, Maine.

He also had six J. Arthur Landry great-grandchildren, Hunter Birdsall, Mohammad, Yousef and Selowa Lotfi of Plainville, and Rosalee and EmmyLou Varian of Sebasco, Maine.

Services will be held in Gorham, N.H. on May 14.

Contributions in Mr. Landry’s memory can be made to Community VNA Hospice Care, 10 Emory St., Attleboro, Mass., 02703.

Arthur A. Demers LEWISTON, Me. -- Arthur A. Demers, 87, of Schooner Estates in Auburn, Me., died on February 11, 2011 at Central Maine Medical Center.

He was born in Berlin on July 22, 1923. He later moved to Connecticut in 1951 and retired in 1984, moving to Schooner in 1999.

Arthur served his country proudly in the US Army during World War II. He was a member of DAV Post 11.

He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Irene (Lessard); his son; his parents; four sisters and two brothers.

Funeral service will be held in the spring in Berlin.

Sanschagrin receives academic honors BOSTON, Mass. -- Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. Gorham resident Jeffrey Sanschagrin, a Northeastern University student majoring in Biology, was recently named to the University’s dean’s list for the fall semester 2010, which ended in December 2010.

To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career.

Each student receives a letter of commendation and congratulation from their college dean.

Kelley named to dean’s list at St. Anselm MANCHESTER - Rev. Augustine Kelly, O.S.B., dean of the college, announced that Devin Kelley of Berlin was named to the dean’s list for the FUNDING from page 4

years to meet the ever-increasing demand for affordable health care spenidng as people are left with no other alternative but to seek care in inappropriate, more costly settings such as hospital ER’s. As the US House and Senate deliberate on remaining FY 2011 appropriations, our community must make it clear that losing any Community Health Center funding is unacceptable. I am

first semester at Saint Anselm College, Manchester.

Kelley, a business major, is a member of the class of 2011.

asking you to help us call on Congress to suport the employees and patients of coos County Family Health SErvices by maintaining level funding for the Health Center Program at $2.19 billion for fiscal year 2011. Please call Congressman Bass (202-225-5206) and Senator Ayotte (202-224-3324) and ask them to please help the people of Coos County.

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for older adults and adults and adults with disabilities that is person-centered, accountable, accessible, and maximizes community connection and tenure, he explained.

Having heard Governor Lynch’s proposed stand for the state’s upcoming budget, King said that $8.5 million would be taken from nursing home budgets for the support of community-based health care. The Coos Country Nursing Home in Berlin paid about $400,000 to the state in 2010 as part of a tax based on patient days, he said. In turn it received $1.8 million back in Medicaid state and federal funding.

“That money was matched and then sent back to the nursing home based on the percentage of the population that was on Medicaid.” he said. King said if the money is taken out of that line item to support community based health care, the brunt will be bore by the taxpayers of Coos County. “That is something that we simply can not afford,” he said.

Crocker, as well, did not advocate that the money be removed from the nursing homes, and called for a slow process to develop programs that would not undermine the nursing-home system while building a consumer driven care system that would share more authority with the individual consumer and family. “It is better to help people make their own decisions,” he said.

In Oregon, where the shift took nearly 15 years, ultimately nursing home costs were cut in half, he said.

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office space. Instead he ordered an assessment to be completed by the administrator of court facilities, Stephen Lorentzen.

According to Collins, a plan formulated by herself and attorney Phil Waystack of Colebrook would have alleviated the space and safety concerns in a threeway shift that would move the Probate Court to the Coos County Sheriff’s Department, allowing space for the county attorney to move, and shift the sheriff’s department staff to the space now occupied by the county attorney. This would cost approximately $75,000 in renovations and increase the space for the county attorney by an additional 500 square

The system in New Hampshire is currently under a lot of financial stress due to increasing demand, Crocker continued.

“All trend lines suggest these influences will continue as the population ages. Input from consumer surveys, community listening sessions, and various advisory groups describe services for older adults and adults with disabilities in New Hampshire as fragmented, geographically uneven, and difficult to navigate for service recipients, caregivers, and advocates,” Crocker said.

Currently there is not administrative management care and Medicaid is controlled at the state level, he said. “You simply send your money to Concord and the decision is made at that level as to what plan makes sense,” he said. “There’s never been a comprehensive study to find out what services the people need or want.”

Enabling legislation that would partner the state and counties for the development of community based health care under the Affordable Care Act could also be used to re-energize volunteer services, enable more local controls, and bring private, market based approaches to the public sector, he said.

“The counties would be the perfect manager,” he said. “There is a history here that is long and deep.

You know about nursing home care and the demographics. We need to find a way to overlap the services and include in that development the family home care giver to draw down the cost,” Crocker stated. feet, Collins said.

As of Saturday, however, it was still not clear why attorney Mekeel did not accept this proposal and a recent declaratory judgment filed by attorney Waystack on behalf of the Coos County Commissioners sought a judicial decision, Collins explained.

Several members of the delegation responded by inquiring why there was no attempt made at mediation before the case was initially filed. A second question for attorney Mekeel that also remained unanswered is why the Probate Court space was not adequate. Responding to the courts order to provide immediate relief to the safety concerns, on Wednessee DELEGATION page 7

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Frid a y F ish Fry 12 N oon to 9 :00 p m $9 .9 5 Fried H a d d ock,C h ow d er,Fren ch Fries A n d C olesla w .

Sa tu rd a ys “P rim e R ib” 5:00 p m to 9 :00 p m $13.9 5 In clu d es Sou p O r Sa la d & P ota to

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In Loving Memory

Dolly A. Fortier

Born: April 28, 1960 ~ Died: February 24, 2007 Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God has laid you see.

I took His hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all.

Sadly missed by Leo, Chrystal, Kimmie, Shy and Logan.

All organic shampoos, conditioners and cologne for all different coats, which all have a moisture balance.

FMI call Steph at 723-6192

PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION FOR HOUSE CONSTRUCTION Berlin Public Schools is accepting applications for the construction of a house by the Building Trades program in fall 2012. The owner will provide a building lot, a back-filled foundation, plans, permits, all building materials, and utilities. Tenpercent of the cost of materials will be charged for replacement of tools. The Building Trades program will provide the labor and supervision of construction. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any application. Submit a letter of interest to Roland Pinette at 550 Willard Street, Berlin, NH 03570.

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Thursday, February 24, 2011— Page 7

DFANDERSON from page one

median household income is $29,647; and that 22 percent of that median household income goes towards taxes, based on a $200,000 home.

He said it’s also important to consider that Berlin has a 10.3 percent unemployment rate.

Danderson pointed out that most of the top-earning city employees are in the school department.

Of the top five highest paid city employees, four of them are within the school department, according to the list.

Superintendent Corinne Cascadden is at the top, earning $101,300; the second is Principal Beverly Dupont who earns $100,909; third is Principal Gary Bisson who earns $97,564; fourth on the list is Guidance Director Kenneth Proulx who earns $83,568; and fifth on the list is police Chief Peter Morency who earns $82,399.72.

Looking through the list of wages, Danderson is concerned that the city is reaching a straw that broke the camel’s back situation.

The fringe benefits in the union contracts are a big burden on the budget, said Danderson.

When things are good, Danderson said he understands awarding some of these items, but things aren’t good but those little extra items are still in the contracts.

DELEGATION from page 6

Feb. 9, the commissioners authorized Collins to rent — on a month-tomonth basis — the six professional offices and reception area formerly occupied by accountants Crane & Bell, which is approximately 2,000 square feet and located in the former Lancaster National Bank. The agreement will begin on Monday, April 4, following a month’s notice to the state of New Hampshire, and will cost $1,500 each month plus additional fees for property taxes, electricity, and janitorial services.

“This is an incredible waste of time and money,” said Rep. Larry Rappaport of Colebrook in regard to the initial suit. “It was incumbent upon them to use all methods to save the taxpayers’ money, and filing a lawsuit was not in that interest.”

“Basically anybody has the right to ask the court for relief,” said delegation chair Rep. John Tholl of Whitefield.

“This is an issue of an unwillingness to negotiate. That is what we’re not happy with and it will be brought to the forefront when we start the budget in March.”

Attempts to reach attorney Mekeel were unsuccessful before press time.

One example, said Danderson is in the teachers’ contract.

He said if a teacher pursues a master’s degree, the city pays for the credits; when that teacher obtains the degree, the city then pays that person more because for having a higher education level.

Danderson said because of the wording in these contracts, there’s almost no way the city could negotiate any sort of givebacks.

“We have to look at ways to control costs without turning us into demons,” said Danderson.

Councilor Michael Rozek said the city has about 250 fulltime employees, and he can’t foresee any longevity if this continues.

Second, Rozek said some of the disparities in the salary levels surprised him.

For example, Rozek said a city librarian makes about $20,000 but a school librarian makes $56,000- $60,000. He added he doesn’t see that these positions are different enough to explain the salaries.

“How can these numbers be so twisted?” asked Rozek.

This budget is going to be a tough one said Danderson, and the council will need to make some difficult decisions.

“There’s no way we’re going to come out looking good— if we’re doing the right thing,” said Danderson.

DAILY CROSSWORD TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

by Lynn Johnston

by Scott Adams

DILBERT

By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are usually empathic to the needs of those around you, but you have to draw the line somewhere. Today, if you walk a mile in the other person’s shoes, you’re likely to get a foot ache -- it’s just not a good fit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You’ll be working on an important project. Even if you feel good about the details, there are simply too many of them to carry around with you and still feel calm and relaxed. Make lists, and you’ll feel lighter.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s not too late to make a New Year’s resolution. Make a declaration to your loved ones about what you intend to do this year. This will help you gain the focus and clarity you desire.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Unload the issues on your mind into a journal or to a counselor or friend. This exercise will remind you of your positive qualities. Tonight, you’ll feel friendly and open to making new social contacts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You could save yourself years of struggle by asking for help from the right person.

Hint: It’s a person who has been where you are and turned the situation into a success story.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 24).

You’ll get a public forum in which to communicate your ideas and put them into practice. Mental pursuits ignite your energy. You could simultaneously succeed at more than one career, making you the envy of your friends. Your love life will be fun-filled in July and August.

September brings a glamorous adventure. Cancer and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 24, 2, 10, 49 and 17.

by Darby Conley

ARIES (March 21-April 19). When you feel pressured, you act out of fear.

That’s why it will be useful to stomp out your own impatience because it will only lead to regret. Have more fun, and it will be easier for you to have patience, too. , TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It will benefit you to keep communication short and to the point. You will be heard, understood and respected. People will know that you’re not a person who will waste their time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Even when you think people understand what you are saying, it’s important to ask for clarification. As a bonus, you’ll be helping others to get clearer in their intention.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There is a positive purpose behind your communication and behavior, though someone you are close to might not understand what it is. Spell it out, and you’ll get the support you need.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You value honesty and don’t see the need to sugarcoat your response to the world.

Try to be gentle, though. People around you will be more sensitive than usual.

Let your tone of voice convey compassion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You know the result you want to get from each and every interaction. This makes you purposeful in all of your dealings.

Your confidence will help you attract money this afternoon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are willing to make an effort for a special relationship. You are even willing to change in some small way in order for things to work well. The other person will mirror this gesture.

Get Fuzzy

HOROSCOPE

by Chad Carpenter

Solution and tips at www.sudoku.com

TUNDRA

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

For Better or Worse

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ACROSS 1 Part of a threepiece suit 5 Synagogue leader 10 Achieves victory 14 Make eyes at 15 Went astray 16 Perched on 17 Cut of pork 18 Ohio or Maine 19 Mr. __ Strauss 20 Lands on which mansions are located, often 22 Actor Gene __ 24 Tennis court divider 25 “Hi!” alternative 26 Island nation near Sicily 29 Become firm 30 Dollars abroad 34 Part of the eye 35 Cry 36 Contemptuous piece of writing 37 TV room, often

38 40 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 54 58 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 1 2 3

Abbreviate Father Underhanded Long, long time Greek cheese Ballroom dance Deuce Ambulance’s blare Relaxes Faux __; boner Refrigerated Iraq’s capital Marathon More pleasant Des Moines, __ Tavern orders Debonair At any time Cots and cribs TV show awards Siesta DOWN Small rodent Senses of selfesteem Long, thin cut

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 23 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 35 36

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38 Toaster’s cry 39 Also 42 Never seeming to grow old 44 More questionable 46 Boredom 47 Droop 49 Taste or sight 50 Whittles

51 52 53 54 55 56

Grouchy one Healthy Frosted Group of quails Bird of peace Fills with reverent wonder 57 Move suddenly 60 Machine wheel

Yesterday’s Answer

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Thursday, February 24, 2011— Page 9

––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Thursday, February 24 AVH Babysitting Course: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ,AVH lecture room.

Registration fee i$20. Students must be 11 years of age or older to participate. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an AVH Certificate of Program Completion.

Prompt registration encouraged.

To register, call Koren Labrecque, administrative assistant, nursing administration, 326-5603.

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

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10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

Thursday Boy Scout Pack 207: meets every Thursday at 6:30 in the St. Michael’s School cafeteria.

Berlin-Gorham White Mountain Rotary Club: Meets every Thursday 730 to 830 a.m., Town & Country Inn Shelburne. FMI email info@whitemtrotary.org Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon.

Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Mt. Jefferson LDG. #103 I.O.O.F.: meets second and fourth Thursdays of month, 7 p.m., 701 Presidential Highway, Jefferson. FMI 1-802-8926684 or 723-0766.

Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am – 6pm; Saturdays: 10am – Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30pm. The NH Downloadable Audio Book Program available to patrons, who are able to choose from a varied and extensive collection. FMI at 466-2525 or gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com.

AA Meeting: noon to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin.

Berlin Knights of Columbus: Third and Fourth Degree meets on second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., St. Anne’s lower hall, Berlin. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. for members and guests from September to May. Shelburne Library Schedule: Thursdays - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

U-Turn Youth Group: invites all youth ages 12 to 17 to join us on Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Lots of fun, fellowship and just what you need to pick up your week. Call Steve at 752-5374 at Harvest Christian Fellowship, a Foursquare Church.

Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 12 to 1 p.m., Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, corner of High and Main St., Berlin. Step Book Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin.

Exercise Classes: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, 4 to 5 p.m. (FMI 752-2545) Pre-School Reading, Arts, Crafts Program: Errol Public Library, 10:30 a.m. To register, call Ann Bragg at 483-7720 or go to the library from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday through Saturday.

F. O. E. Eagles 1464: Meets first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.

The Salvation Army Thrusday Afterschool Programs: 3 – 3:30, snack and homework help; 3:30 – 4 Timbrels; 4 – 4:30 Sacred Dance; 4:30 – 5 Singing Company; Dinner; and Boys Adventure Corps and Sunbeams. For more information please call 7521644.

Dummer Library Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. (FMI 4490995, E-mail: dpl@ncia.net) Berlin and Coos County Historic Society Moffett House Museum: Open five days, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Can also be opened by appointment. Call 752-4590. Available are historical documents, school yearbooks, Berlin/ Gorham directories, annual city reports, city and county reports, Brown Bulletins, old books, artifacts and more.

Serenity Steps: 567 Main Street. Berlin’s peer support center. Open Monday to Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 8 p.m. Offers a variety of support groups and activities to area’s mental health consumers. (FMI 752-8111) Friday AA Meeting: Discussion Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Discussion Meeting,, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., AVH. 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) Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am – 6pm; Saturdays: 10am – Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30pm. The NH Downloadable Audio Book Program available to patrons, who are able to choose from a varied and extensive collection. FMI at 466-2525 or gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com.

THURSDAY PRIME TIME 8:00 CBS 3 WCAX Big Bang

8:30 Rules

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CSI: Crime Scene

FOX 4 WPFO American Idol Twenty semifinalists are chosen.

The Mentalist (N) Å

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Letterman

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Frasier

Jim

ABC 5 WMUR Wipeout (N) Å

Grey’s Anatomy (N)

Private Practice (N)

NBC 6 WCSH Community Couples

The Office Parks

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CBC 7 CBMT The Nature of Things

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CBC 9 CKSH Enquête (SC)

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Friday, February 25 Holiday Center: Trip to Bangor and Penobscott :Bingo with Joe and Barb Roberto Tours.

Leaving Friday, February 25th, returning Sunday, February 27th.

If interested or for more information contact: Debby at 752-1413, Cathy 752-7229 or Pat 752-4966.

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Saturday, February 26 Free Community Meal Delicious lasagna dinner with all the trimmings for everyone in the community. Funded by the Tillotson Foundation to support community spirit and connections.

Sittings at 5 and 6 pm at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church basement, Main Street Berlin just beyond the bowling alley. Pick up free tickets at Gill’s Florist, Morin’s Shoe Store, or the church. Take out meals available. Great for a family outing or a get together with friends. 752-3504 FMI.

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Sunday, February 27 The Funky Divas of Gospel: St. Kieran Arts Center, 155 Emery Street, 2 p.m. concert filled with.

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For appointment call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942.

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by Abigail Van Buren

TALE OF GENEROSITY INSPIRES OTHERS TO HELP KIDS IN NEED

DEAR ABBY: Thank you for printing the letter from the woman who paid for her neighbor’s children’s school lunch bill. “Lending a Hand in the Midwest” (Jan. 10) was angry to discover they didn’t qualify for free lunches because “their parents were just a couple of dollars over the limit.” To top it off, the children’s father is doing his second tour in Afghanistan. Because you encouraged your readers to contact local schools to give a few dollars to a child in need of a meal, it inspired me to speak to the principal in our district. Not only did the principal like my fundraising idea, he has allowed me time on campus to promote the fundraiser.

Twenty-seven students will be joining me after school in making lollipops to sell at an upcoming event. Local businesses and individuals have donated most of the supplies necessary to make this a successful drive to help the children in need. Our goal is to raise $1,000 for this cause.

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to “Lending” for sharing a great idea. -- HAPPILY PAYING IT FORWARD IN HAWAII DEAR HAPPILY: Thank you for spreading the message.

“Lending’s” generous act of kindness elicited many interesting and thought-provoking responses. Read on: DEAR ABBY: I am a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Vietnam Veterans of America, the American Legion and the American Legion Riders Association. One of the main functions of our organizations is to help our veterans and their families in any way we can. You would be amazed at the monies and help expended to our veterans, soldiers and their families that doesn’t make the news because being “needy” is perceived as some kind of fault.

To respond to a need, we must KNOW about it. Abby, please tell your readers if there is a problem, contact your lo-

cal VFW, American Legion, AmVets, etc. and we will respond.

-- FRANK IN BURLINGTON, WIS. DEAR ABBY: I am currently serving in the military and have never thought to donate to school lunches. I’m happy knowing people are watching out for the troops’ kids. As soon as I return home from Iraq, I will make the call to see where I can help. -- AIRMAN WHO HAS BEEN THERE DEAR ABBY: A lot of families are in the same situation.

We have three kids and are $8 over the “allowed financial amount.” What’s not taken into consideration is the $100 my husband pays for Internet each month he’s serving in Afghanistan so our 8-year-old son with Asperger’s can “see” his daddy. This lessens the anxiety, compounded by his dad’s deployment, that is associated with his autism. God bless “Lending a Hand” for her gift to that family. -- ABBIE IN RINEYVILLE, KY. DEAR ABBY: I work in a public school. The administrators and the school nurse have daily contact with “kids in need” who could benefit enormously from small donations.

I encourage people to contact their local schools and inquire about donating new clothes and/or toiletries to a child in need. The child’s identity will not be revealed, but sizes and current clothing trends can be provided, and the donor will have the satisfaction of knowing the donation is helping a child “fit in” and will make a huge difference in that child’s self-esteem. -- MARCIA IN WEST VIRGINIA DEAR ABBY: My son’s homework was to find three living heroes in today’s world. I showed him the letter from “Lending a Hand” and told him the writer is a perfect example of a hero. Giving of oneself is a lesson I’m trying to teach my son so lending a helping hand will be second nature to him.

-- MELISSA IN SAN JOSE, CALIF.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Write Dear Abby at: Dear Abby, c/o The Conway Daily Sun, PO Box 1940, North Conway, NH 03860

Doonesbury

by Gary Trudeau

For Rent

For Rent-Vacation

BERLIN: apartments and houses for rent. 723-4970.

FLORIDA Condo at Vero BeachOceanfront access available May through December. Call 603-965-6734.

BERLIN: Emery Street, Large three bedroom, first floor, heat, w/d hook-up, newly renovated, off street parking, storage, $750/mo. 603-606-1134.

BERLIN: Emery Street, small one bedroom, heat, off street parking, $450 603-606-1134.

BERLIN: First ave. 2 and 3 bedrooms apartments, heat, h/w included, w/d hook-up, $600 & 700/mo. 508-309-0963.

BERLIN: One bedroom, 1st. floor, heat, h/w, included, parking, no pets, $525/mo. 752-3089, 340-0401.

BERLIN: One bedroom, newly renovated, heat, h/w included, off street parking, $500/mo. references, security, 723-4473.

FIRST floor 3 bedrooms, 170 High, some basement storage, heat, hot water $750/month.

S/D. 752-5633.

GORHAM, NH Furnished (optional) 1 bedroom $650/mo, heat and hot water included.

Security deposit and references required. 1(800)944-2038.

GORHAM - New fully furnished 2 BR, all appliances, TV, w/d, heat included. No smoking/pets 723-8854.

GORHAM: 13 Exchange St, (white bldg w/ black trim) 1 br, second floor, h/ hw, fridge and stove, no w/d hookup, no pets.

Sec. dep. needed. Call: 466-3378 (8am-4pm, M-F or leave a message).

GORHAM: one bedroom, heat, h/w, electricity, off street, parking, snow removal, 723-6310.

NEWLY renovated, two bedroom, two bathrooms, hot water only included, $500/mo.

603-234-9507 ask for Bruce.

ROOMS for rent- Cable, wi-fi, laundry, parking, heat. All included. $65/wk, $250/mo. Mike (603)326-3071.

THREE bedroom, heat, hot water, washer/ dryer, no pets, smokers, parking, security deposit, required, 752-7136.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858 DOLLAR-A-DAY: Ad must run a minimum of 5 consecutive days. Ads over 15 words add 10¢ per word per day. REGULAR RATE: $2 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional caps 10¢ per word per day. Centered bold heading: 9 pt. caps 40¢ per line, per day (2 lines maximum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once. DEADLINES: noon two days prior the day of publication except for Monday’s paper when the deadline is Thursday, 11 a.m. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa and Mastercard credit cards and of course cash. There is a $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 752-5858; send a check or money order with ad copy to The Berlin Daily Sun, 164 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 or stop in at our offices on Main Street in Berlin. OTHER RATES: For information about the professional directory or classified display ads call 752-5858.

Animals

Autos

For Rent

For Rent

FREE cat to good home, no other pets or children. Call for more information, 466-5321.

2006 Dodge Caravan 51,800 miles, needs trany $6000 (603)449-2911.

BERLIN 2 bedroom, heat, hot water included, w/d hookups, HUD accepted. $525/mo 802-388-6904.

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter

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

$75 weekly, locking room.

Shared owners residence. $100 “Mother-in-law” apartment. Secluded. Near downtown. 603-728-7415.

Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance 603-447-1373

WANTED German Shepherd dog. Please contact (603)449-2203.

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 life.

Mom, for choosing

BUYING junk cars, local towing, reasonable rates. Roy's Towing 348-3403.

Business Opportunities NEED Extra Money? Start an Avon Business for $10. Call Debbie at 603-491-5359.

For Rent 174 Mt. Forist St. 1st floor, 2 bedroom, heat & hot water $650/month (603)752-1476.

2 great apts. available. Great Landlord. 3 bedroom, 1st and 2nd floor. Call H&R Block (603)752-2372.

Are you working in the area and need a room for a night, week or by the month? Stay at a DuBee Our Guest Bed and Breakfast in Milan. Fully furnished including paper goods, full use of kitchen, wireless internet, Direct TV, barbecue grill, and cleaning service. $35 per night or $125/week.

Owners have separate living quarters FMI call 603-449-2140 or 603-723-8722

BERLIN 1 & 2 bedroom apts. heat and hot water, w/d, hookups, application required, 603-752-3959.

BERLIN 3rd floor, 4 room, 2 bedroom, heated.

Call (978)609-4010.

BERLIN first floor studio apt.

Heat/ elec. incl. $500/month. tel 603-723-5703.

BERLIN- 2 bedroom, second floor apartment. Refrigerator, stove, heat, hot water, electricity, garage included. 259 Coos, $650/mo. Small pet okay.

(207)571-4001.

BERLIN- 2 BR all appliances w/d heat included Close to Dairy Bar. 723-8854.

BERLIN- large 3 bedroom apt, available 4/3/11, heat, hot water, storage included. $800/mo plus security. (207)571-4001.

BERLIN: 2 bedroom, heat, secu rity, references, $600/mo.

207-233-9635.

For Sale AMAZING Beautiful queen or full pillow top mattress set only $249.

See ad under “furniture”.

BED- Orthopedic 11 inch thick super nice pillowtop mattress & box.

10 Yr. warranty, new-in-plastic.

Cost $1,200, sell Queen-$299, Full-$270 King-$450. Can deliver.

235-1773 BEDROOM- 7-piece Solid cherry sleigh. Dresser/Mirror chest & night stand (all dovetail).

New-in-boxes cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-427-2001 Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.

Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 433-4665 SNOWBOARDS, Skis, snowshoes, helmets all sizes used.

Burton, Forum, Nitro, Boots, Bindings- cheap. (603)356-5885.

Furniture AMAZING! Queen or full mattress set. Beautiful Luxury firm European-pillow-top, new in plastic, costs $1,095, sell $249. Can deliver. 603-305-9763

Help Wanted ADVERTISING Sales for tourism publications and website, must have solid ad sales experience.

Lakes Region, North Conway to Canadian Border. Commission only. Resume and references required. (603)356-7011.

PT Personal Care Assistant needed to assist with activities and personal care for young student in the Berlin/ Gorham area. Looking for a calm, flexible, dependable and creative team player. 10 hrs/week. Experience working with individuals with seizures and developmental disabilities preferred. Send resume plus three letters of reference to Mary Ellen Cade, Northern Human Services, 87 Washington St., Conway, NH 0 3 8 1 8 o r mecade@northernhs.org EOE Position requires valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance, and driver’s and criminal background checks.

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Help Wanted BERLIN - Upper Main street, First floor, Three bedroom , recently remodeled, garage, $775/mo heated 723-5444, 631-0149.

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

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

Real Estate HOUSE for sale/ rent in Gorham. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. FMI (603)723-7280.

Services HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison 367-8851.

HANDYMAN services, snowplowing, roof shoveling, home maintenance, carpentry, painting, etc. call 915-0755.

HIRING a Mover? Be careful of “unlicensed” movers. Movers are regulated by both Federal and State agencies. Before hiring a mover, ask for their NH PUC #, their DOT #, and copies of their liability, cargo, and Workman’s Comp insurance.

Protect yourself and your possessions. Hire an experienced, certified mover. For more information, go to www.doj.nh.gov/consumer/sour cebook/moving.html or www.protectyourmove.gov.

MOWER MEDIC repairing throwers, mowers, blowers, augers, tillers, trimmers, chainsaws, etc. Here, there, anywhere. 723-7103.

DEADLINE for classifieds is noon 2 days prior to publication

Services TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

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

(603)723-0918 www.TechProsNH.com TIM'S CARPENTRY All phases, kitchens, bathrooms, sheetwork, painting, wall papering, masonary and more. Free estimates, insured. 466-5933, 915-6216.

Snowmobiles 1989 Arctic Cat Cougar snowmobile and snobird 2-place trailer, best offer, 603-752-4015.

2002 Ski-Doo MXZX-440, race sled, $2500, 603-326-3263.

Wanted LOOKING for someone to fix VCRs. Please call (603)752-7476.

WANTED used skis & snowboards for trade in on new gear.

Call Boarder Patrol (603)356-5885.

Wanted To Buy BUYING junk cars/ trucks, heavy equip- farm mach., scrap iron.

Call 636-1667 days, 636-1304 evenings.

WE Buy Gold & Silver Jewelry any condition. Best prices around. Trust your local jeweler. Greetings Jewelers, 752-1520.

Yard Sale Goulet Auction Service Tag sale: Sat. Feb. 26, 9am- 12pm.

We have been contracted to liquidate the contents of a house located at 56 Cascade Flats, Gorham, NH. DR table & six chairs; BR set, bureaus, washer & dryer, cedar chests, doll collection, housewares, toys and more, FMI call Denise or Rollie Goulet at 752-7369.

ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE? Enjoy the quality of life found in the Mt. Washington Valley while working in a progressive hospital that matches advanced medical technology with a compassionate approach to patient care.

Join our team and see what a difference you can make!

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes health/dental, generous paid time off, matching savings plan, educational assistance and employee fitness program. We have the following openings:

• Registration Clerk- Temporary F/T and P/T – Minimum two years office experience. Familiarity with healthcare billing and diagnostic coding preferred.

• Clinical Coordinator- Full-Time, RN with Wound Care exp. Resp. to coordinate clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. Must have organizational and leadership skills. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing pref.

Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS, infection control, safety and all unit required skill review.

• LNA- Full-time- Provide care and activities of daily living multiple residents of the Merriman House. Exp and NH LNA license required.

• Clinical Applications Support- Full-time. Support Ambulatory EMR System, RN with IT experience. Clinical Informatics Degree preferred. 5yrs recent ambulatory experience required. Clinical liaison between IT and the clinical practices.

• Office Assistant- Part-time, Responsible for all functions of the front desk, including answer telephone, photocopy medical records and filing. Previous medical office and coding experience preferred.

• Cook- Per Diem, 3 years experience in food preparation and sanitation or equivalent combination of education and exp. Preferred. Serve Safe certified pref. High School Diploma or GED. • Diabetes Nurse Educator- Full-time, Involves both individual and group instruction in Diabetes self-management skills. Responsible for the insulin pump/CGSM programs and assist with inpatient hyperglycemic protocols. Needs to be a self-starter and exp. In Diabetes Care/Education. Req’s incl. CDE, BSN & NH nursing license.

• Biller- Per Diem, Performs billing and collections functions of accounts with balances due from insurance companies. 2 yrs business college or specialized program preferred. Office and hospital exp pref.

• Physical Therapist- Per Diem, Min Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Previous inpatient exp pref. Current NH PT License and CPR Cert req. Wknd and Wkday cov.

• RN- Full-time, 40 hr/wk with rotating call, OR exp, min 1 yr pref.

ACLS, BLS & PALS with 3 months.

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

SHELBURNE from page one

Development, which oversees the Division of Travel and Tourism Development.

Bill Boynton, public information officer for the Department of Transportation, said the department is faced with cutting $17 million from its operating budget over the next two years. Closing the eight rest areas would save about $800,000 annually.

“We’re making the tough choices. It’s not something we necessarily want to do,” he said.

The Shelburne rest area is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday through Sunday. Four part-time employees provide visitors with directions and advice on where to eat, stay, and play in the Androscoggin Valley. The four would lose their jobs if the area is closed.

The Shelburne rest area averages about 100,000 visitors a year. In January, Boynton said the rest area had 4,801 visitors or an average of 154 a day.

The well serving the rest area was replaced last year. The septic system needs work but that has been put on hold.

Boynton said in choosing which facilities to close the department looked at both the volume of activity and the state of the facility.

Munce and Labnon argue that while Shelburne may not see the volume of traffic as the rest areas near the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border, it is important to tourism efforts here.

“We need it,” said Munce, who noted many local

businesses are off the beaten path.

Labnon pointed out Route 2 is a gateway into New Hampshire.

“It’s really the only East-West highway in the state,” he said.

Labnon said the rest area helps keep travelers here, stopping in Gorham rather than traveling on to St. Johnsbury, Vt. A spokesman for Gov. Lynch defended the governor’s budget.

“There were a lot of difficult choices in this budget, and in this case those funds are being redirected for local road projects. The governor does believe strongly we must continue to invest in tourism, which is why in this budget, as we made reductions across state government, the governor proposed continuing our investment in Travel and Tourism,” said Colin Manning.

Boynton pointed out Coos County would not be the only county without a state rest area. Grafton, Cheshire, Belknap, and Straffod Counties would be in the same situation. In fact, he pointed out Grafton would see three rest areas closed.

The budget now goes to the legislature where a similar proposal two years ago failed. Labnon is sending letters to state and hospitality officials registering his opposition to closing the Shelburne rest area. Munce said the chamber is working on a written response and mobilizing its membership as well.

Tune in to radio sports

Upcoming sports games on 1230 AM and 106.1 FM: Saturday, February 26, 6 PM, Berlin Boys Hockey vs. Salem.

BANQUETS/WEDDINGS

Small to large functions up to 180.

All meals served on fine china.

Call Peggy for a “Reasonable” quote at American Legion, Dupont Holmes Post 82, Gorham 466-2433

“Save Your Vehicle. Think Used” P&L Auto Parts, Inc. Can Help!

New Hampshire Certified Green Yard www.pandlautoparts.com Route 110, Berlin, NH • 752-1040 •Late model used auto and truck parts •Free parts locating service, “If we don’t have it, we’ll get it!”

•New OEM and aftermarket parts available upon request •Cash for tired, unwanted vehicles – FREE PICKUP

Fresh S

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Main St., Gorham

WE DELIVER! LUNCH SPECIALS 466-5573 Served Mon-Sat 11am-4pm

Lunch Specials Available February 14th thru February 26th Cape Cod Reuben................................$8.95 Ricotta Stuffed Shells..........................$6.95 Traditional Meatloaf Dinner................$6.95 Spaghetti And Meatball Calzone.......$7.50

Tuesday is...$5.00 Pizza Night!

Visit us at www.mrpizzanh.com

A few seats remain for the

Riverdance performance on 3/12/11 in Portland, Maine

Louise B. Morneau, Travel Consultant 752-1251 Office • 752-1252 Fax PO Box 551, Berlin, NH 03570 pixiedust_travel@myfairpoint.net

TOWN OF SHELBURNE TOWN REPORT AVAILABILITY Town reports will available to be picked up at the Town Office and the Transfer Station beginning Friday, February 25th. They will also be available at the Town Meeting on March 8th.

City of Berlin NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Berlin Planning Board has received an application for a lot line adjustment from Raymond and Leila Villeneuve. The plan proposes to adjust the boundary line between their property and the property of Alan and Paula McLain on NH Route 110/West Milan Road. (Tax Map 402 Lots 26 and 27). This application will be submitted to the Berlin City Planning Board at a meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. If the Board accepts the application, a public hearing will be held that same evening.

Please contact the Berlin Planning Department at 168 Main Street, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with any questions. Plans are available for the public’s review at the Planning Department in City Hall.

Provisions for persons with special needs can be made by contacting the Planning Department 603752-8587.

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