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Berlin native announces Council gets overview of sewer system work her bid for governor BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – Recalling her roots growing up as the daughter and granddaughter of Berlin millworkers, Jackie Cilley yesterday announced her campaign for governor. Describing how education propelled her from a third floor tenement to a career teaching at the University of N.H’s Whittemore School of Business and Economics, she pledged not to compromise on guaranteeing a quality education to every student in the state. “It was a sound, high quality education that lifted me out of poverty and offered me new opportunities,” she said. The former Democrat state senator said she will also fight for the rights of workers and women and in support of gay marriage. Cilley called for moving beyond partisan politics and working together to meet the challenges of the future. She said she will not take the traditional pledge to veto any broad-based tax saying “Pledge politics is not leadership”. Cilley also said every region of the state

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must participate in the New Hampshire economy. She said she supports maintaining a healthy natural environment to continue see BID page 9

BERLIN – The city council Monday night received a detailed overview of the city’s wastewater treatment system from the original construction in the late 1970s to the upgrade that started ten years ago. The city is ready to go out to bid soon for the second phase of the upgrade which focuses on the treatment facility itself. The phase I work, focused on the Watson Street pumping station, was completed in 2004-05. The city’s consultant on the wastewater work, Chris Dwinal of Wright Pierce, said Phase II is estimated to cost in the range of $14 million. Dwinal said construction on Phase II should start in April. It is scheduled to be completed in 2014. Not only is the upgrade required to maintain the aging plant, but it is also needed to service the federal prison. The Bureau of Prisons agreed to pay the city $8.5 million to cover some of the cost of connecting to the city’s sewer. The East Milan Road pumping station, built to accommodate the prison, was completed in 2011. In 2010, the city reached an agreement with the Androscoggin Valley Regional Refuse

Disposal District to handle the leachate from its Mount Carberry landfill. Dwinal said that leachate is now flowing into the system and the district is paying the city to treat it. Dwinal also discussed the infiltration and inflow work underway to reduce some of the storm and ground water that infiltrates the system during wet periods. On a typical day, 1.5 million gallons of wastewater flows into the system. During rainy weather or spring run-off, that flow increases to as much as 20 million gallons. The treatment plant can only handle 11 million gallons – the rest is discharged into the Androscoggin River. Dwinal said that overflow is allowed but the city is under an administrative order, issued by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, to develop a plan to stop that discharge into the river. The city this summer will undertake the second phase of a two phase project to reduce infiltration and inflow into the system. The city’s existing wastewater treatment permit expires next year and Dwinal and City Manager Patrick MacQueen met with state Department of Environmental Services officials last see OVERVIEW page 15

Woman who walked away from a rollover will not be charged

The cast of Theatre North’s production of ‘Death of a Doornail’ being presented this weekend at a dinner theatre at the Northland Dairy Bar is ready to entertain you. They are, front row (l-r) Rebecca Dumont, Kris Davis, Kelly Stock and Amelia Kendall. Back row(l-r) Anna Fowler, Mario Molina, Tyler Fowler, June Desmond, Rick Davis and Justin Berthiaume, See Story page 14.

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upside down in the roadway. Dubois did not call 9-1-1 after the crash. Instead, she walked to a nearby friend’s house, where police eventually found her laying in a parked vehicle. Police were notified of the crash at about 9:30 p.m. by a passing motorist. At the scene, the release said, investigators found numerous empty beer cans in the vehicle as well as blood, indicating that an occupant was injured in the crash. However, investigating officers did not find a person in the immediate vicinity of the vehisee ROLLOVER page 9

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Republicans see politics in Super Bowl ad

(NY Times) — The most talked-about advertisement of the Super Bowl did not have a barely clothed supermodel, a cute puppy or a smart-aleck baby. It was a cinematic two-minute commercial featuring Clint Eastwood, an icon of American brawn, likening Chrysler’s comeback to the country’s own economic revival. And within 12 hours of running, it became one of the loudest flashpoints yet in the early re-election campaign of President Obama, providing a reminder, as if one were needed, that in today’s polarized political climate even a tradition as routine as a football championship can be thrust into a partisan light. Some conservative critics saw the ad as political payback and accused the automaker of handing the president a prime-time megaphone in front of one of the largest television audiences of the year. “The leadership of auto companies feel they need to do something to repay their political patronage,” Karl Rove, the Republican strategist who served as President George W. Bush’s top political adviser, said on Fox News. “It is a sign of what happens when you have Chicago-style politics, and the president of the United States and his political minions are, in essence, using our tax dollars to buy corporate advertising.”

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LOS ANGELES (NY Times) — A federal appeals court panel ruled on Tuesday that a voter-approved ban on samesex marriage in California violated the Constitution, all but ensuring that the case will proceed to the United States Supreme Court. The three-judge panel issued its ruling Tuesday morning in San Francisco, upholding a decision by Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who had been the

chief judge of the Federal District Court of the Northern District of California but has since retired. The panel found that Proposition 8 – passed by California voters in November 2008 by a margin of 52 percent to 48 percent – violated the equal protection rights of two same-sex couples that brought the suit. The proposition placed a specific prohibition in the State Constitution against marriage between two

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people of the same sex. But the 2-1 decision was much more narrowly framed than the sweeping ruling of Judge Walker, who asserted that barring same-sex couples from marrying was a violation of the equal protection and due process clauses of the Constitution. The two judges in this case stated explicitly they were not deciding whether there was a constitutional right for same-sex couples to marry.

BEIRUT, Lebanon (NY Times) — Russia’s foreign minister visited Syria’s top leaders in Damascus on Tuesday, at a moment when Western and Arab nations are withdrawing ambassadors and trying to isolate Syria diplomatically over its increasingly violent response to the 11-monnth-old popular uprising in the country. The foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, was greeted by thousands of pro-government Syrians lining the capital’s streets and waving Russian flags of welcome. He pronounced his visit “very productive.” The Russian diplomatic effort came as the United States, which has bitterly criticized Russia’s stance over the Syria crisis, suggested that it may provide “humanitarian aid to Syrians” without specifying how or to whom. Russia, along with China, vetoed an Arab League-backed resolution at the United Nations Security Council on Saturday that called on President Bashar al-Assad to hand over some powers as part of a plan to defuse the crisis, which is increasingly resembling a civil war.

U.S. planning to cut embassy staff in Iraq BAGHDAD (NY Times) — Less than two months after American troops left, the State Department is preparing to slash by as much as half the enormous diplomatic presence it had planned for Iraq, a sharp sign of declining American influence in the country. Officials in Baghdad and Washington said that Ambassador James F. Jeffrey and other senior State Department officials are reconsidering the size and scope of the embassy, where the staff has swelled to nearly 16,000 people, mostly contractors.

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New service offers help marking life’s milestones BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

Longtime Berlin-area resident Wendy Macdonald, of Randolph, is offering a new service to help people mark important events in their lives. After a rigorous 9-month study program with the Celebrant Foundation and Institute™, of Montclair, N.J., Macdonald was certified last spring as a Life-cycle Celebrant©. Macdonald says that celebrants are educated in the origins of ritual and ceremony structure. “Rites of passage occur for all of us, whether we recognize them with ceremony or not,” Macdonald says. “We celebrate birthdays, graduations, weddings, and anniversaries; we recognize retirement and death with tributes and memorials.” “We (Celebrants) are trained to officiate and collaborate with each client to create a one-of-a-kind ceremony for every rite of passage and milestone event,” she says. With such information as background, “With careful attention, we listen deeply to client’s vision and story to help bring to life a memorable ceremony event that reflects the client’s uniquely personal values and beliefs,” Macdonald says, adding that Celebrants adhere to high ethical standards. Initially Macdonald thought she would specialize as a Funeral Celebrant—to create meaningful, personalized funeral and memorial services; healing into life after a life-challenging illness and end of life celebrations; personalized pet memorials; personalized committal/scattering of ashes ceremonies, and other such ceremonies. But not long into her Celebrant studies, she realized she wanted to work in the broader range of human experience, so she now offers to cocreate and officiate traditional and non-traditional, religious and secular wedding ceremonies (she is a Justice of the Peace); vow renewal ceremonies; birthday rituals; ceremonies for change of relationship and job/career status; coming of age ceremonies and adoption ceremonies—well—ceremo-

nies for virtually any life event including divorce. Macdonald notes that the Celebrant Foundation and Institute™ grew out of a movement that began in the 1970s in Australia and New Zealand and came to the U.S. in 2001. Some 500 Life-Cycle Celebrants have been certified in the western world and, according to the national web site, the movement has attracted the notice of major publications such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Yoga Magazine, and Oprah.com. Statistics indicate that fewer people are affiliated with religious organizations, yet still seek ceremony for life passages through which they can express their personal values and beliefs, Macdonald notes. “Every life deserves to be heard and seen. Every human being matters,” she says. “(The idea is) to celebrate a life well lived or a life that has been fraught with challenges—every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow—to redeem the value of experience and to do it with ceremony and ritual so that (he or she or they) can consciously invest their energy in the future. This is a means for people to bring forth the spiritual meaning they have in their lives.” Macdonald comes to this profession with unique qualifications. She was a horticulture major at Eastern Kentucky University, an expression of her feeling for the natural world and her desire to facilitate healing. She came north with her sister who sought healing for an eating disorder at a Boston institute. There Macdonald met a brother and sister from Berlin and came north with them, where she realized instinctively that this area was where she wanted to be. She founded Body Resources of Berlin where for 17 years she offered healing experience via the Trager Method, acupressure, and resonant kinesiology—therapies connected with ancient knowledge of healing via the 12 meridians of the body and their “inner pathways,” according to numerous web sites. “I realized at an early age that peace

Gorham House Florist announces Valentine’s Day specials; is including local businesses BY JONATHAN CHABOT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM – In an attempt to spark the local economy, Gorham House Floristwill be combining specialties from other local businesses with their Valentine’s Day floral décor this coming February. Each Valentine’s Day, Gorham House Florist features their special bouquets and arrangements for the holidays. This year, these arrangements will include unique specialties from other local businesses.

One simple holiday arrangement will include a teddy bear, red rose and Valentine’s Day balloon, accented with a box of heart-shaped truffles from Saladino’s Restaurant and Market. Another features a Valentines Willow Tree figurine from The Moose’s Antler, nestled in a bouquet of fresh flowers. Finally, stone and crystal heart shaped pendants and earrings, crafted by the Stone Rappers (Lynne and Dennis Rossignol) of Milan, and home-made soaps by Phat Body see SPECIALS page

Longtime Berlin-area resident Wendy Macdonald, of Randolph, is offering a new service to help people mark important events in their lives with individually designed ceremonies. For information about this unique service, contact Macdonald at 603-915-1025 or seasonsoftheheart@ne.rr.com.

is an inside job and that somehow, doing body work could help people find peace themselves. This led me to being a Life Cycle Celebrant. The work found me,” she says. Macdonald closed her general practice at Body Resources in 2003 but continued to work for private clients, gradually giving up the massage aspects as arthritis limited her work. “Meanwhile, I was doing a lot of writing and meditating. I was doing a lot of deep inner work,” she says. She attended retreats at the well known Vipassana Meditation Center in Shelburne, Mass., and, in her reading, discovered the Celebrant Foundation and Institute™. “I love the Buddhist perspective of loving kindness and mindfulness as a daily practice,” she says. “I studied religion from the time I was in high school. I love mythology and how human beings from the very beginning have made meaning out of their experiences and what we need to support us spiritually. I think there is great hope for humanity because the spirit in every human being is seeking solutions. At a basic level of humanity we are interdependent, we need each other, we need the earth, we all have heart beats, there is a common ground, we can find what we have in common and appreciate each others’ differences, so I think my mission is to provide opportunity to bring the spiritual into daily life, providing support for those who want to express themselves spiritually.” For further information, contact Macdonald at 603-915-1025 or seasonsoftheheart@ne.rr.com.

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Please inform yourself before you vote To the editor: At this time the Gorham Budget Committee has only made recommendations of cuts. No cuts will be made until we have a public hearing and at that point the committee could bring the selectman’s budget forward as well, and cut nothing. It depends on the people. We have recommended to cut the building inspector to zero to make it self funded. Everyone has read that this is how it works, we can’t cut the inspector’s money that is only an idea of where the money might come from. The committee has no power to tell the town manager where to take money from. If you go to page 10 in last year’s town report you will see article number 4 the total amount is $3,837,797.00 if the same this year we would in fact be asking that total number to be reduced by $13,000 the inspector’s pay. At no time is the manager required to take the money from the inspector of Gorham, it is only a recommendation to her. The same goes for the

insurance cut recommendation we made. We have no power to cut line items and the reason for that is to keep the personal attacks out of the budget process. Even if the town manager’s pay was cut, we don’t have the power to tell her where to take that amount of money from. It is only a symbolic gesture to cut more than the 1 percent that has been cut so far. The committee members make no money and are volunteering for the people of Gorham. The ones who have been bringing the drama to the process have real money to lose. Mike made over $5,000 this year from the town and maybe he earned it. Not for me to say. I’m just saying watch the spin glass. It costs the tax payers millions in over runs and will continue if we don’t make the right choices. Some count on the drama and send you misinformation hoping to gain on your lack of real information and my point is, inform yourself before you vote. Jay Holmes Gorham

Record shows and proves I have conducted myself in a professional manner To the editor: Ok, I can write for some time about all the wasted money and lack of proper growth and prosperity in Gorham but I will simply state the following names of the people that have been leading the way in Gorham for the past 15 plus years and they are: William

H.“Bill” Jackson, Michael Waddell, Glen Eastman, and Paul Robitaille. Pointingout, they are either in office now and or running for office now. Next, how can one overlook what Selectmen David Graham wrote in his letter to the editor? He clearly misleads the people see PROFESSIONAL page 5

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Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week is February 7-14

Congenital Heart Disease: A term many have never heard of and yet one that will affect 40,000 families in 2012 alone. 40,000 is the number of infants annually who are born with a Congenital Heart Defect, making it the number one birth defect in America and around the world. Congenital Heart Defects, or CHDs, structural abnormalities of the heart that are present at birth. Although some heart defects are detected during routine prenatal ultrasound, it is estimated that half are not. Some defects take weeks or months to diagnosis and still, some are never detected. CHDs range from very mild, where close monitoring (usually by a pediatric cardiologist) is sufficient, to very severe- requiring many surgeries to repair the damaged heart. CHD is the leading cause of birth-defect related deaths worldwide. Many babies who survive birth will not live to see their first birthday. The rest will forever be changed by their diagnosis. “Heart” babies/children, as they are commonly referred to, do not look any different than other children. Unlike children diagnosed with diseases that affect their outward appearances, CHD effects are not visible to the public, limiting awareness of the disease. Many media outlets refuse to print stories or photographs of children after open-heart surgery for fear of offending the public with their graphic nature. The truth is, what these children have to endure is graphic and most of them will experience more in their short lives than many of us will in our entire lifetime. Every 15 minutes a child is born with a heart defect and yet, research continues to be severely under-funded in America. Of every dollar the government spends on medical funding; only a fraction of a penny is directed toward research for congenital heart disease. Over forty congenital heart defects have been identified and there is no known prevention or cure for any of them. Recognizing some of the signs and symptoms of a heart defect is critical to early detection. In newborns and children you may see: Rapid breathing, syanosis (a bluish tint to the skin, lips and fingernails), fatigue, sweating while feeding, poor weight gain, poor blood circulation or puffy hands, face or feet (just to name a few). Prior to discharge from the hospital, delivery nurses can perform a simple pulse oximetry screening. This

is painless for the infant and only takes a minute. The pulse oximeter will detect the baby’s oxygen saturation level, the first step in the detection of many heart defects, saving thousands of lives. This simple procedure has not become routine in hospital nurseries but many states in our nation are passing legislation requiring it. New Hampshire currently has a bill before the Senate that would require such screening. SB0348- “Parker’s Law” is expected to pass the full Senate on February 8th. With 1 in 100 children being diagnosed with a congenital heart defect every year, we all know someone who has been affected by the diagnosis. As parents, friends, family and community members we need to educate ourselves about this disease gripping the lives of so many of our children. February 7th through 14th is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week and there is a nationwide advocacy campaign underway to spread awareness and education about the disease. For the third year in a row, Governor John Lynch has proclaimed February 14th Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day in the State of New Hampshire. It is my belief and hope that educating the public will result in improved early diagnosis, additional funding for support and educational services, scientific research, and access to quality care for all children and adults living with the life-changing diagnosis of congenital heart disease. This article is not intended as medical advice and if you have questions or concerns, I urge you to seek further information from your child’s pediatrician or other health care professional. I have listed a few websites that are excellent resources and ask that you take a moment this week to educate yourselves about congenital heart defects; it may save a child’s life. To view the full NH Senate Bill requiring all newborns be screened for CHD through the use of pulse oximetry, please visit: http:// www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2012/ sb0348_i.html Source: American Heart Associationhttp://www.heart.org Children’s Heart Foundation- http://www. childrensheartfoundation.org Congenital Heart Information Networkhttp://www.tchin.org Facebook: Pulse OX New Hampshire

I feel selectmen candidate Tad Michaud is a heartless candidate Rose Dodge, Managing Editor Rita Dube, Office Manager Theresa Johnson, Advertising Sales Representative Barbara Tetreault, Reporter Melissa Grima 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. For delivery call 752-1005

To the editor: The voters of Gorham need to be made aware of the selfish, heartless and narrow-minded candidate that is running for the board of selectmen. Today, Feb. 7, I noticed a one-ton dump truck parked in the public parking spaces in front of the town hall. The truck had a campaign sign on it alerting voters about Tad Michaud’s political platform. Initially, I thought Tad was in the building conducting some sort of official town business, but after a couple hours, I noticed the truck was still parked in the same parking space. It then dawned on me that Tad Michaud had parked his truck there for the sole purpose of promoting his campaign.

I referenced the town code and found that it would be a violation of the parking ordinance if Tad was parked for the purpose of commercial advertising, or selling his vehicle, but parking in the spot for the purpose of campaigning was legal. I would have not pursued the issue further if the town hall was not being used for a free Healthy Heart Screening that was being offered by the Androscoggin Valley Hospital. All morning I observed mostly elderly people walk into the building to take advantage of the free screening. I watched many elderly residents search for parking on Railroad Street and Park Street because the parking spaces see HEARTLESS page 5

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Thanks to all who helped us and others January 27 To the editor: On Jan. 27, my friend Deanna Cox and I were coming home from Conway when we came upon what looked like a two-car accident. As we began to slow down we quickly realized the vehicles had not hit each other, but had hit black ice and crashed on opposite sides of the road. Unfortunately, we hit the same patch of black ice and also ended up crashing into the snowbank of the side of the road. We called 911, tried to check on the others to see if everyone was okay, and sat back to wait for help. As we waited, we were horrified to look behind us and see vehicle after vehicle suffer the same fate- some came to a gentle stop, while most spun in complete 360’s and landed hard, and all four tires, into the snowbanks. The closest count we had was a whopping ten vehicles! One vehicle actually hit two of the other vehicles, and thankfully everyone was alright (we had left her van, and were standing safely up the small embankment to ensure we wouldn’t

be hurt if someone hit her vehicle). I’ll admit, it took around a half hour for road crews to arrive, and another 15 minutes or so for state troopers to make their way onto the scene, but when they arrived they did their best at damage control. I phoned my father-in-law to see if he could come help to pull us out, and thanks to the troopers they allowed him to pass through the locked-down area. As far as I know, the only hurt done was to our nerves and a couple dents in a couple of vehicles. Both Deanna and myself would like to send out a tremendous “thank you” to the 911 dispatcher (and whomever they connected us to in Glen), the Troopers, and mostly my father-inlaw, Richard King, Sr. Tonight was an unfortunate event (for all parties involved) and we both appreciate the time and efforts of all of those who helped every vehicle out of the snowbanks :) Krystal LaRose Deanna Cox Berlin

Budget should not be left in the hands of people carrying a personal agenda or harboring a grudge To the editor: I see that there is a petition to convert Gorham to an SB2 town. This petition is poorly worded, so it is impossible to tell if the intention is to make the school district or the town SB2. It is addressed to the school district, but the warrant itself refers to the town. The intention, I’m sure, is to avoid the argumentative and sometimes ugly budget process we have seen and read about this year. SB2 would make it worse. In the traditional town meeting

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in front of the town hall were full. I called Tad Michaud at 10:21 a.m. and told him of my concerns about his truck being parked in the public parking spot. Tad advised me that he had consulted with his attorney and that he was not breaking any laws by parking in a public parking spot. I plead with Tad to see the other side of the issue - elderly people, some with canes, were being forced to walk an extra 50 to 100 yards because his truck was occupying a parking space that was closer to the entrance of the town hall. Tad insisted that he was not breaking the law and maybe the current selectmen should place PROFESSIONAL from page 4

about the budget process then he attacks myself and others, then he tells everyone to remember it when they attend the upcoming meetings and voting and then he writes about putting vendetta’s, etc. to the side. Really? Did he actually read what he wrote before he sent it in? So sad and sickening! Finally, the record shows and proves that I have conducted myself

system warrant articles (budget, etc,) are brought to the public and debated face to face before being voted upon. People voting are forced to hear both sides of an argument before making a decision. In an SB2 town the people see only a written ballot with a yes or no vote. A “no” vote on the budget would require a second public hearing and a second election to try again. The cost alone should give you pause. SB2 budgets are constructed at hearings weeks before the town meeting. While the public can attend these see BUDGET page 9

signs in front of the parking spaces restricting the amount of time vehicles could lawfully park. Again, I tried to explain to Tad that the lawfulness was not the issue. I specifically pointed out that elderly people, some with disabilities, were being forced to walk farther because of his truck. I also pointed out that posting signs would aesthetically detract from our common and town hall. Tad advised me that I should consult with his attorney and that he was going back to bed. Need I say more? I certainly will not be voting for Tad Michaud on March 13. PJ Cyr Chief of Police in a professional manner while working through this very serious budget cycle without any compensation and I challenge anyone to prove otherwise. Finally, and as always I encourage everyone to get involved in our government and schools to keep this great country of ours from slipping into the abyss. Respectfully. Robert Balon, Taxpayer, Budget Official

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Winter Powersports and Auto Care Guide Mr. Auto

Mr. Auto’s certified technicians with over 96 years of experience offer these winter car-care tips. Make sure wipers are clear of heavy snow and ice to do their job. Check coolant for proper protection and acidity. Check the state of health and charge of your battery. Change your oil at regular

intervals. Check to make sure your transmission fuel is clean and up to level; all exterior lights are working and clear of snow and dirt; and tires are at proper inflation. Have an emergency kit with shovel, flashlight, blankets and non-perishable food and water on hand.

Guy’s Auto Used Car Sales Guy’s Auto is now open. Located in the same building as Midas as Souper Sub. Guy’s Auto offers dependable and affordable used cars and trucks. They take trade-ins or will buy your used car. Owner Guy Poulin has over 20 years, experience

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Winter Car Care Tips ARA) – In most parts of the country, winter can be the harshest time of year for your vehicle, so it’s important to take care of it both inside and out. Freezing temperatures, road salt, slush and snow can wreak havoc on all vehicle parts and systems. Keeping everything in tune can mean the difference between a safe, smooth ride and a trip to the repair shop. The car care experts at Jiffy Lube recommend the following tips for keeping your vehicle running and safe on the road through the cold winter months: * Check Your Antifreeze/Coolant Antifreeze helps control the temperature of a vehicle’s engine. Since it remains liquid and does not freeze in cold temperatures, antifreeze also helps protect the engine during extreme cold starts. Servicing your vehicle’s cooling system according to your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations can help you avoid costly repairs down the line. Check your owners’ manual for how often it should be replaced. * Watch the Wiper Blades The normal life expectancy for most windshield wiper blades is six to 12 months. Check and clean the windshield wiper blades or replace them if necessary. Checking and replacing them as needed can improve visibility to help avoid a very dangerous situation on the road -- particularly in snowy and stormy conditions. * Make Sure the Battery is Strong A weak battery is less reliable and can take longer to start your car on cold mornings. In fact, a weak battery could lose about one third of its power or more in colder conditions (e.g. below 32 degrees Fahrenheit). Make sure that connections are tight and free of corrosion and have your battery tested to ensure it has ample power to

withstand the cold. Start the car with the heater, lights and window defrosters turned off to minimize battery strain. * In Case of Emergency Maintain a vehicle emergency kit including a first aid kit, jumper cables, flashlight, bottled water, extra blankets, gloves and hat, granola/energy bars, duct tape, and a can of Fix-a-Flat. You never know when you will need these essentials. * Clean the Engine Air Filter The engine air filter is a vehicle’s lung. A clean air filter helps the engine combust an optimal air-tofuel mixture, making it run more smoothly and efficiently. When your air filter is clogged, your engine has to work harder and therefore is not operating at peak performance. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to find out when it needs to be replaced. * Pay Attention to Oil Grade Motor oil lubricates the engine, keeping it cool and reducing the friction between moving parts. As motor oil circulates, it also cleans away harmful dirt and contaminants. In general, you should use the lightest grade of oil your vehicle’s manufacturer recommends for the conditions you drive in. During the winter, this may mean an even lighter grade than usual. Most vehicle owner’s manual specifies the correct grade of motor oil for your vehicle during certain driving conditions and seasons. * Keep an Eye on Tire Pressure Under-inflated tires create extra friction where the rubber meets the road. Improperly inflated tires also wear unevenly, which can impact your vehicle’s traction on the road and possibly lead to a dangerous blowout. Check your tire pressure regularly and make sure all of them see TIPS page 8

Pat’s Auto Sales

Pat’s Auto Sales would like to wish everyone a warm and safe winter. To prepare yourself for the cold and snowy season, we would like to share a couple of tips with you. Remember that your vehicle runs best when it is warmed up to operating temperature. Letting your vehicle warm up before a trip (short or long) will save you not only fuel, but major wear and tear on your vehicle. Also, remember to clear your windshield of any ice before turning on your wind-

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Potholes pose plenty of problems for drivers. I hit one this year and bent my tire’s rim. The tire developed a slow link and cause quite a bit of trouble for me. Here are some tips to help you know when a pothole has hurt your car. (NAPSI)—They lurk on rural highways and city streets, ready to cost you time, trouble and money. They’re potholes, and they occur when water permeates the pavement—usually through a crack from wear and tear of traffic—and softens the soil beneath it, creating a depression in the surface of the street. While most drivers know immediately when they hit a pothole, what they often don’t know is if their vehicle has been damaged in the process. To help determine if hitting a pothole has hurt your vehicle, watch for the following warning signs: • Loss of control, swaying when making routine turns, bottoming out on city streets or bouncing excessively on rough roads. These are indicators that the steering and suspension may have been damaged. The steering and suspension are key safetyrelated systems. Together, they largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Key components are shocks and struts, the steering knuckle, ball joints,

the steering rack and box, bearings, seals and hub units, and tie rod ends. • Pulling in one direction, instead of maintaining a straight path, and uneven tire wear. These symptoms mean there’s an alignment problem. Proper wheel alignment is important for the life span of tires and helps ensure safe handling. • Low tire pressure, bulges or blisters on the sidewalls or dents in the rim. These problems will be visible and should be checked out as soon as possible as tires are the critical connection between your car and the road in all sorts of driving conditions. “Hitting a pothole can cause plenty of problems—damaging tires, wheels, steering and suspension, wheel alignment and more. If you’ve hit a pothole,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council, “it’s worth having a professional technician check out the car and make the necessary repairs to ensure safety and reliability.” The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers.

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in the vehicle owner’s manual. Do not follow the pressure listed on the sidewall of the tire, as this number is specific to the tire, not the vehicle. To take care of winter car maintenance, visit your neighborhood Jiffy Lube. Find the location closest to you at JiffyLube.com.

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Botanicals (Lisa Willey) of Shelburne, make a great add on to any bouquet. These are always sold separately in the store on 10 Exchange Street, in Gorham, along with plants, home decorations, balloons, and stuffed animals. “I love the creative challenges that are built into my job and to incorporate other local business’s and people’s crafts in the process has been awesome,” said Gorham House Florist owner, Terri Colarusso.

For 14 years, Gorham House Florist has provided the area with beautiful, holiday flowers and as their Valentine’s Day flyer reads, “Just like Cupid…We aim to please”. To find out more about their holiday specials, one can stop by or call at (603)-466-5588. Gorham House Florist is also on the web at www. gorhamhousefloristllc.com and on the Gorham House Florist page on Facebook, where the local specials are available.

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AVH Relay For Life Team Scrapbooking Crop benefit event to be held February 11 at AVH BERLIN -- Do you have an interest in scrapbooking but haven’t tried it yet? Do you need a little motivation or guidance with your scrapbooking project? Or would you just like to scrapbook with other scrapbookers, have a little fun, and share ideas? The AVH Relay For Life Team welcomes you to join them on February 11, anytime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the AVH first floor lecture room to help you accomplish your scrapbooking goal. All ages are welcome, as well as all skill levels, whether beginner or advanced. A $10 donation will benefit the American Cancer Society. Come with your photos and scrapbooking tools

and supplies. The team will be happy to meet you and assist you with your project. Two-page layouts and scrapbooking recipe cards will be available for purchase, and raffles will be held. In addition, the AVH Auxiliary Sunny Corner Gift Shop will be offering a 20 percent discount on all of their scrapbooking supplies during the event. If you are unable to make it to the February 11, event, future events are scheduled for March 17, April 14 and May 19. For more information, please call Scrapbooking Crop Benefit Event Chairpersons Debbie Alonzo at 752-3494 or Brenda Aubin at 449-2410.

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address. A 1969 graduate of Berlin High School, Cilley left to work at the Waumbec mills in Manchester. She went on to become the first person in her extended family to go to college, earning both a bachelor’s and master degrees. In addition to a 20-year teaching career, Cilley owned and operated her own marketing consulting firm. Cilley served a term as a state representative and two as a state senator. With her husband Bruce Cilley, the couple raised five sons. Gov. John Lynch has announced he will not run for a fifth term. Former state Senator Maggie Hassan of Exeter has also announced she is running for the Democratic nomination. Two Republicans, Kevin Smith and Ovide Lamontagne, have announced for the Republican nomination

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protective custody. She has since been released. As reported in the “Berlin Daily Sun” on December 20, 2011, Dubois pleaded guilty to a charge that she smuggled drugs into the Northern Correctional Facility in March. Dubois was charged with smuggling seven balloons, filled with marijuana and the prescription drug Suboxone, into the prison and delivering the drugs to inmate Frederick Sanborn. She was prosecuted on two charges. For one charge, acts prohibited, she was sentenced to three years probation and one year in jail, suspended on the condition of good behavior. The second charge, delivery of articles to prisoners, brought a concurrent sentence of one-and-a-half to three years in prison, also suspended. The “Berlin Daily Sun” also reported Dubois had been convicted in 2003 for theft of lost property, a misdemeanor.

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SB2 has caused chaos in many of the towns where it has been tried. Some have dropped it and gone back to the old way. In every case it has been expensive. If you dislike the contentiousness that has attended this year’s budget process the better solution is to elect serious people whose only goal is an efficient town government. The budget committee is not a fun job, but it should not be left in the hands of people carrying a personal agenda or harboring a grudge. John Henne Shelburne

positioning the state as a prime tourist attraction and an attractive place to do business and raise a family. Cilley turned to her own story to show the importance of education and hard work. She noted her mother, Celeste Rowe, and grandmother worked at Wareknitters Tee Shirt factory and her grandfather, Elwood Currier, worked for Brown Paper Company. Her grandfather, she said, knew that his labor would make a better life for his children. “So, here is my commitment to you: to give you bold leadership rather than simplistic pledges: to give you candor and plain talk rather than sound bites; and to work tirelessly in the interest of the citizens of New Hampshire in a way that Elwood Currier would be proud of,” she said in her announcement

cle. Instead, Dubois was found about a quartermile away, in a vehicle parked behind 15 Chemung Road. Meredith Detective John Eichhorn said it took officers about 30 minutes to find her and he did not know when she crashed her vehicle. The press release issued last week reported that Dubois initially denied being involved in the accident though later admitted being the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. The press release noted that Dubois appeared to be intoxicated at the time of the interview and alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the accident. On Monday, however, Eichhorn said he did not expect to charge Dubois with a crime. “We weren’t able to charge her with anything... there wasn’t enough evidence to bring a charge.” Dubois refused medical treatment at the scene and was transported to Belknap County Jail for

sessions and do have a vote, few people do. Have you been to a budget hearing? Thought not. Those who do attend are people with an axe to grind, a grudge to settle or a private agenda. If they don’t get their way at these hearings they have time before the town meeting to campaign against the budget. This gives strength to organized groups or those with the money to launch a mail or phone campaign, put up signs, etc. The general public will hear only one side of the argument.

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Wednesday, February 8 ServiceLink Representative: to offer free, confidential Medicare counseling to beneficiaries, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., AVH Mt. Adams conference room. No appointment needed. FMI, call Gisele McKenzie, AVH customer service manager, at 326-5660 or Paul Robitaille of ServiceLink at 752-6407. Coos County Commissioners Meeting: Regular meeting, 9 a.m. Coös County Nursing Hospital, West Stewartstown, NH. Shelburne Neighbor’s Club: Meeting 1 p.m. at Bob’s Woodworking Shop at 696 North Road, Shelburne. Thursday, February 9 DRED: NH Procurement Technical Assistance Program is offering a free training for Intermediate Federal Government Website Navigation at White Mountains Community College 9 to 11:30 a.m. FMI or to RSVP please call Amanda at 271-7581. RSVP’s are required as seating is limited. MAC Basics: 5:30-7:30 at WREN in Berlin. Friday, February 10 Men’s Breakfast Group: Topic, “The Federal Correctional Institute at Berlin, A Community within a Community.” Presenter: Deborah G. Schult, Ph.D. Warden, FCI Berlin. Gorham Congregational/UCC Church, Main Street, Gorham. Breakfast at 7 a.m., presentation at 7:30 a.m. A free will offering will be taken at breakfast for the Ecumenical Food Pantry. All men welcome. FMI: 466-3496. Gorham Climbs: White Mountain Cafe, Gorham, 5:30 to 8 p.m. An evening of North Country climbing, as a number of Gorham High students share with their rock climbing experiences with Kismet Rock Foundation, an area non-profit devoted to improving the intellectual, emotional and physical health of area students, by teaching them technical climbing skills.

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Movie: “Finding Bliss”

Movie: ››› “The American President” (1995)

TWC - 23, CNN2 - 30, C-SPAN - 99, PAY-PER-VIEW - 59, 60, 61, 62

––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Wednesday Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee $15. Holiday Center Activities: 27 Green Square, Berlin. toast and coffee 8 -10 a.m.; yarn crafter’s 9-11 a.m. (always looking for knitters); turtle bingo 10-11 a.m.; bingo 12:15-1 p.m.; card party 1-4 p.m. (Pitch and Whist); Zumba 5:15 -6:15 p.m. FMI 752-1413. Carving Club: Meeting every Wednesday, 5 p.m., E&S Rental, 29 Bridge St, Berlin. All welcome, prior experience not necessary. Open to all. Instructions to those new to carving. We hope to provide a wide range of carving experiences. FMI call Ed at 7523625. NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Group: Held the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crossroads, which is on the corner of Willard and School St. FMI Robin Blanchette at 752-1005. NAMI is for family members who are dealing with a loved one with mental illness. Harvest Christian Fellowship Soup Kitchen: Free community dinner every Wednesday night, 219 Willow St., Berlin. Doors open 4 p.m., dinner 5-6 p.m. FMI 348-1757. PAC Meeting. Child addicted to drugs? You’re not alone. Join us for the PAC (Parent of Addicted Children) meeting, 6 p.m., 151 Main Street, Berlin. FMI call 603-723-4949 or e-mail @ shjam@ne.rr.com. Bible Study: 6 to 7 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mt. Forist St., Berlin. Weight Watcher’s Meeting at the Salvation Army, Berlin—9 a.m. meeting, 8:30 a.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). Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30pm. View On-line Catalog at https://gorham.biblionix.com/ . FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reiki Sharing Gathering: Third Wednesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., Pathways for Thursday’s Child Ltd., 3 Washington Street, Gorham. Open to anyone who has at least first-level Reiki training. No charge. (FMI 466-5564) Awana Children’s Club - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Grades K-6th. Games, Worship, Bible Lessons, Workbook Time, Prizes, Fun. Community Bible Church. 595 Sullivan Street, Berlin. Call 752-4315 with any questions. Step Book/Discussion Meeting, Tri-County CAP, Step I, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., 361 School St., Berlin. Women’s Relationship Support Group: CCFHS sponsoring. Group meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. CCFHS will provide transportation as needed. Limited space available. Call Carolyn at 752-5679 for more information. Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. VFW Post 2520: Monthly meeting third Wednesday of every month. VFW Ladies Auxiliary: Meets every third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., post home, 1107 Main St., Berlin. All members encouraged to attend. Foot Clinics: Every second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, Berlin Health Department, Berlin City Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. By appointment only. Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee: $15. Al-Anon Meeting, 7 p.m., Salvation Army, 15 Cole St., Berlin. Serenity Steps Peer Support Center: 567 Main St. Berlin, Providing peer support services to local area residents challenged by emotional or mental difficulties. Open Monday through Wednesday 11-4; Thursday and Friday 11-7 p.m. FMI 7528111. Free Legal Hotline: Lawline is a free legal hotline sponsored by the New Hampshire Bar Association on the second Wednesday of each month. Volunteer NH attorneys will take calls from the public and answer brief legal questions from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Call 1-800-868-1212.

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For Rent by Abigail Van Buren

MAN’S EX-GIRLFRIEND HAS WARNING FOR HIS FIANCEE

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Brady,” broke up with me in November. Five weeks later he became engaged to someone else. I found out after that I have genital warts. My yearly exams never showed any problems before, so I know I got them from Brady. I’m getting treatment now, but I’ll be contagious for the rest of my life. I have been unable to tell Brady about this because he won’t respond to my attempts to contact him. I’m now trying to decide if I should tell his fiancee. I know he wants children, and this disease can have some serious repercussions if she gets pregnant. Do I leave this woman in the dark, or should I give her the medical information she and her doctors should have? -NEEDS TO DO THE RIGHT THING IN NEW YORK DEAR NEEDS TO DO THE RIGHT THING: Five weeks into a relationship is a whirlwind courtship, unless Brady was cheating on you with his fiancee before your breakup. If that’s the case, she may be the person who infected Brady. Since he won’t respond to you, send him a registered letter informing him of your diagnosis, and any other information about genital warts you feel is relevant. If you’re worried that the fiancee is in the dark about this, send her a copy -- also by registered mail. That way you’ll know it was received. DEAR ABBY: I am the product of an interracial relationship from the late ‘60s. My maternal grandmother wanted nothing to do with me and made my teenage mother give me up for adoption. Before my biological mother passed away a few years ago, her dying wish was for my grandmother and me to form a relationship. She didn’t want her mother to be alone in her final years. I made an attempt to forge a relationship with my grandmother only to be told that she didn’t like me because of the

color of my skin. Since then, I have been having bad dreams of my mother being disappointed in me because I didn’t fulfill her wish. Please advise me on what I should do. -- UNACCEPTED IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR UNACCEPTED: It takes two people to form a relationship. By reaching out to your grandmother, you did the best you could to fulfill your mother’s wish -- which, from your description of your grandmother, was an unfair burden to try to place on you. There’s no reason for you to court another round of rejection and, for your sake, I’m advising you not to. It may help to write a letter to your mother, explaining to her what happened when you reached out to your grandmother and how it felt, then read it at her grave. But please, stop blaming yourself for your grandmother’s inability to love. DEAR ABBY: While going through pictures on my girlfriend’s computer, I discovered that she had posed nude for a drawing by her artist daughter. For some reason, I am really bothered by her posing nude and doing it for her daughter. How can I bring this up, which will let her know that I was snooping on her computer? -- SAW WAY TOO MUCH IN KENTUCKY DEAR SAW WAY TOO MUCH: Why would you be “really bothered” by a mother posing nude for her daughter who is an artist? Most mothers and daughters have seen each other in states of undress and there is nothing shocking about it. My advice is to first figure out what you think is “wrong” with it, then admit that you snooped so you can talk it out. After that, she can determine if she wants to continue being involved with a man who is as nosy and prudish as you appear to be.

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

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

FMI call 603-449-2140 or 603-723-8722. BERLIN 1-4 bedroom apts from $450-$750 month, great locations (603)723-3042. BERLIN 3 bdrm house on Cushing St. Includes heat, w/d hook-up. 1st month and security required. No pets $900/mo. (617)771-5778.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858

Animals

Announcement

Autos

19 month old Haflinger filly, leads good, sweet disposition, ready to train. $800. (207)935-1286.

GOT a problem, pray the Rosary!

ST. JUDE'S NOVENA

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

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

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

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

Announcement THANKS Mom for choosing life.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Not known to fail) O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Im maculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you.

P.J.M.

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker for miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the eighth day your prayer will be answered. Say it for 9 days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised Thank you St. Jude. L.J.E.N.J.

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.

Autos

For Rent

2000 Camry, auto, 4 cyl., power windows/l ocks, studded tires. Clean inside/ out $3850, 752-9838.

$50. weekly, private lock room, owner's residence, 3 room apt $100/week. Furnished/ utilities. 603-348-5317. 24-7.

2006 Ford Freestar Van, 6 cyl., 7 passenger, extra set rims with snows, $3950, 752-9838.

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

GORHAM: 3 bedroom house, w/ lg. loft, garage. Stove, frig, w/d hook-up. Includes lawn maintenance and snow removal, $975/mo. plus utilities. No pets, call 603-723-9568. 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. ROOMS, furnished, cable, laundry, wi-fi, parking included, $75/wk. 326-3286, 728-8486.

For Sale

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

1 Bretton Woods Ski Lift ticket a $70 value, only $40/obo. Good any day. Call (603)723-4032.

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

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

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

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.

For Rent GORHAM: 3 bedroom house w/ large loft and garage, stove, frig and w/d hookup. Includes lawn maintenance and snow removal. $975/mo. plus utilities, no pets, call 603-723-9568.

BEDROOM-SOLID Cherrywood Sleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chest, night stand. New! Cost $2,200 sell $895. (603) 235-1773 CLASSIC Wooden Motorola stereo phonic LP player with AM/FM radio from the 1950's still works, $100, 723-4032. COOK Healthy with a Black & Decker Food/ Rice cooker w/ instruction booklet, hardly used, $15, 723-4032. CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. (603) 833-8278

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

DEEP freezer, twin bed, full bed, wardrobe cabinets, patio set, much more, call 603-466-2883.

BERLIN: 4 rooms, one bedroom, heated, furnished/ unfurnished, garage, shed, yard, all appliances, $575/mo. 603-752-3084.

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

BERLIN: One bdrm, York Street, $525/mo. heat, h/w included, first month, security deposit required, no pets/ smoking, (617)771-5778.

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

BERLIN: one/ two bedroom, heat, h/w, storage, garage, 2nd. & 3rd. floor, 752-5034 or 387-4066. BERLIN: Small cozy apt with heat & h/w included. HUD approved. $125/week. Call 603-752-1600. CLIMATE controlled rental space, 1800 sq. ft. call 603-752-4360 for details. COMPLETELY renovated 3 bedroom & 1 bedroom apartments. Call H&R Block, great landlord (603)752-2372. COTTAGE: 3 bedroom, one bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, FMI $750/mo. call 723-2828, 752-6826. FIRST floor, 315 High, four rooms, heat, h/w, w/d connection, closed in porch, $650/mo. 752-5633. GORHAM, 2 bedroom, heat included, w/d hookup, no smoking/ pets. $650/mo. 466-3162.

VIDEO Poker machine with stand, full size plays quarters, $395/obo, 603-723-6276. WOLFF System sunquest 16RS tanning bed, $1200, 449-3474.

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.

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).

T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

GORHAM: 2 bdrm $650/mo. Heat & hot water, no pets (978)726-6081.

ADVERTISING Sales for tourism publications and websites. Must have solid sales experience. Lakes Region, North Conway to Canadian Border. Commission only. Resume and references required. (603)356-7011.

GORHAM: 2 bedrooms, heat, h/w, off street parking, newly renovated, no pets, 723-6310.

Help Wanted

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Robert A. Melville, Sr.

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

ELON, NC – Mr. Robert A. Melville, Sr., 56, husband of Debra S. Melville to whom he married on May 25, 1996, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 7, 2012 after battling cancer for six years. Robert was born on November 29, 1955 in Rumford, Maine, to Corinne and Alexander Melville, Sr. He attended school in Rumford, Maine, and Gorham, NH. After moving to North Carolina in the 70s, he worked at Cone Mills in Greensboro as a supervisor for over 30 years. He also drove a truck for Trans Am for two

years. Robert loved to fish, ride his Harley and travel, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Debra; his beloved dogs, Harley Mac and Molly Girl; his daughter, Chris Ann (Tommy) Ruthven; his son, Robert (Wendy) Melville, Jr.; step-daughter, Nicole Jernigan; step-son, Kevin (Sabrina) Jernigan; two brothers, Victor (Barbara) Melville and Sam (Anna Lisa) Melville; four sisters, Cheryl (John) McKinney, Susan (Johnny) Ott; Donna

Davis and Florence (Mike) Fitzmorris; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and a brother, Alexander “Skippy” Melville, Jr. The family will be hosting a get together for family and friends to remember Robert. It will be held at his home, 1189 Boone Road on Thursday, February 9, from noon to 4 p.m. Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington, NC is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com.

Send Us Your Community News: bds@berlindailysun.com

Valentine Dinner/Dance Fundraiser 50/50 Raffle

Saturday, Feb. 11 at White Mountain Chalet

25 Raffle Items

6-7PM Cocktail Hour with Hors D’Oeurvres 7-8PM Meal Served • $10 per person

Dance till Midnight with STRAIGHTAWAY Tickets available the door and at

Bob’s Variety - 71 Hillside Ave., Berlin White Mtn. Cafe & Bookstore, 212 Main St., Gorham

To benefit the

Nansen Ski Club

The Oldest Ski Club in America ~ 1872

752-4419 • 151 Main St., Berlin, NH

Join Us For A Romantic Dinner Tuesday, February 14th. Reservations Recommended Open Till 9:00PM. Help Wanted

Are you thinking of owning rental units, or do you own any now? Know what you can and cannot do and avoid massive penalties before it’s too late.We can also help you protect your investment with a lease, or assist you with an eviction. If you are looking for sound advice from an attorney with over 30 years experience, himself a landlord for over 20 years, call Thomas J. Cote, PC Atty-at-Law 466-3378 for an appointment. 74 Main St., Gorham NH.

East Milan Rd. (across from the state prison) Maynesboro Industrial Park, Berlin Call (603) 752-TIRE

Gluten Free Available

Take Your Sweetheart Away To Tuscany This Valentines Day.

Help Wanted

APARTMENT OWNERS

“For a Better Tire and Auto Care Experience” •Major Brand Snow and All-Season Tires •Tire Studding Available •Computer Alignment Technology •Competitive Prices •General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair •NH State Inspection $21.95 Every Day Oil Change Price (up to 5 qts.) Snow Tires In Stock!! Best Prices in Town!

Limited Time Offer

ALIGNMENT SPECIAL ONLY $39.99 !!

Open hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

With the Purchase and Installation of 2 or 4 New Tires

Help Wanted

Services

Wanted

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

HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison michaelhathaway.com (603)367-8851.

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

BUYING JUNK CARS

Home Improvements FORTIER HOME REPAIR

CARPENTRY, handyman, property maintenance, no job too small. Call Dennis Bisson, 723-3393, free estimates. COMPUTER MAINTENANCE: Virus removal, performance upgrades, security software, wireless installations, data recovery, backups. Luc 603-723-7777. FROSTY Forest Ice & Snow Management. Will shovel your stairs, walkways, decks, roof, drives & provide some handyman services. Free estimates. Call (603)348-3139.

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

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

Motorcycles

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

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

TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

18+ years experience! On-site computer repair, upgrades, wireless setup, virus removal, & more! (603)723-0918 www.TechProsNH.com ZIMMER Snowplowing also shoveling walkways, decks, free estimates, 723-1252.

Wanted

IPOD FIX IT

BUY • SELL • T RADE www.motoworks.biz

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

LOOKING for pellet stove repair person. (603)348-3299. RIDE South, Route 16, early Sunday morning, Berlin/Gorham to Wakefield. Consideration call 207-385-0152, leave message.

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

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.

ZIMMER Snowplowing also shoveling walkways, decks, free estimates, 723-1252.

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

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.

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

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

BUYING silver, gold, JesStone Beads, 129 Main Street, Gorham, see us first for best price. (603)369-4549

Yard Sale DEEP Freezer, twin bed, full bed, wardrobe cabinets, patio set & much more. Call 603-466-2883.

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TOWN OF SHELBURNE PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWN BUDGET

The Budget Committee will hold a Public Hearing on the Town Budget on Monday February 13, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Shelburne Town Hall.

MIM’S EXCAVATING/TRUCKING •Site Work •Trucking •Septic Systems •General Excavating •Land Clearing •Concrete Slabs & Foundations

Ray Villeneuve 25 years experience

160 W. Milan Rd., Berlin, NH Phone 603-752-7468 • Cell 603-723-9988

Ledgends Restaurant & Pub 128 Main St., Gorham • 603-466-2910 Mon- Thurs 3:00 pm to Midnight, Fri. 11:30 am to Midnight Sat. & Sun. 8:00 am to Midnight

Monday-Thursday: 2 Complete Dinners for $20 Friday Fish Fry ONLY $9.95 with FREE 6-inch Turkey Pie (with purchase of fish fry. Limit 1 per table - Fridays only)

Theatre North presenting dinner theatre ‘Death of a Doornail’ at Northland Dairy Bar BERLIN -- Theatre North is presenting the Third Annual Dinner Theatre “Death of a Doornail” at the Northland Dairy Bar in Berlin. The dinner and a show requires reservations and tickets which can be purchased at the Northland Dairy Bar for $38 per person, or call 603.752.6210. In the home of the eccentric millionaire Albert Doornale, anything might happen. He has a very important announcement to share with you. The dates available for dinner and a show are February 9, 10, and 11. Doors open at 6 p.m., soup and salad will be served promptly at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. No children under the age of 12 and please inform the Northland Dairy Bar if you have special meal requirements. Ongoing Theatre North events include weekly Friday night Bingo located at St. Anne’s Hall start-

ing at 5:30 p.m. This is our primary fundraiser and we are always happy to have volunteers help sell tickets. Planning for theatre productions are currently in progress. New ideas, thoughts and play submissions are always welcome at monthly board meetings held on the third Wednesday of every month at the WREN 52 Main Street at 6:30 p.m. For 36 years, the purpose of Theatre North has been to promote and foster the literary, theatrical and cultural betterment of Coos County, New Hampshire’s community by sponsoring and promoting theatrical performances of literary value in which the community shall participate in the acting and production staff. For more information contact PO Box 266, Berlin, NH,03570 or find us on Facebook as The Official Theatre North Facebook Page.

NC Forage Crop Seminar to be held in Lancaster LANCASTER --A North Country Forage Crop Seminar will be held Monday Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Cabot Inn, Route 2, Lancaster. This year’s seminar will look at a wide variety of forage and food type topics. In the morning the focus will be on how to grow small grains (wheat, oats, barley, etc.) for both the feed and food market. Emphasis is on actual field experience of what works in Northern New Hampshire and Vermont. The afternoon session will look at practical pasturing techniques suitable for all livestock producers.

This by a dairy-farmer with many years of doing it well. We will also talk about a new way to assess fertilizer uses - post-crop - on silage corn. Learn about - and sign-on - to our proposed project in 2012! Registration is required for this seminar. Please contact the Coös County Cooperative Extension office for details or check our website for event flyer and registration form. www.extension.unh.edu Once on the Extension webpage, go to Counties, Coös, Calendar of Events.

181 Cole Street Berlin, NH 03570 www.pcre.com

Certified Relocation Agent

Relocating Employees for Bureau of Prisons

Don Lapointe

Commercial • Residential

Office: 752-7535 Ext 18 Cell: 603-723-6935

New Phone Numbers 603-752-3557 603-723-2899

TOWN OF GORHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF SELECTMEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF RANDOLPH

The Gorham Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM in the Gorham Town Hall Medallion Opera House to hear comments regarding a petition signed by Christine Rhoderick et al to adopt the provisions of RSA 40:13 (known as SB2) to allow official ballot voting on all issues before the Town.

Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, Feb. 11•4-7 p.m. Ed Fenn Elementary School $6/adults $4/children and seniors. Door prize of one dozen long stem red roses in vase and box of truffles delivered on Valentine’s Day will be awarded Fund Raiser for GHS Senior Class Chem Free Party

Master License # 2733

PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWN BUDGET The Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on the Town Budget on Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 PM at the Randolph Town Hall.

New Lower Prices. Call For Details

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWNS OF GORHAM, RANDOLPH AND SHELBURNE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to RSA 32:5, the Gorham Randolph Shelburne (GRS) Cooperative School Board will be holding a public hearing on the petitioned warrant article to adopt the provision of RSA 40:13 (known as SB2) to allow ballot voting on all issues before the Town. The hearing will be held at the Shelburne Town Hall 74 Village Road, Shelburne NH on Thursday, February 16, 2012 beginning at 6:30 P.M. The public is strongly encouraged to attend. The Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School Board

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Friday to discuss the river analysis that will be required. Dwinal said that will consist mainly of water sampling. As a result of the improvements being made, the city will be requesting an increase in the design flow from 2.64 million gallons a day to 3 million gallons. Councilor Mike Rozek asked a series of questions about the infiltration and inflow work underway. He expressed some concern about the focus of the current work. But after explanations from both Dwinal and Public Works Director Michael Perreault, Rozek said he was satisfied with the project. In other business: * The council gave final approval to a $400,000 grant application to assess and cleanup the former Bass Shoe property which the city now owns. The Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Multi-Purpose Pilot Grant would provide $200,000 for assessment work and $200,000 for clean-up. The city would have to provide a 20 percent match for the assessment portion of the grant or $40,000. The match would come out of the city’s 2012 Housing Initiative fund. * Mayor Paul Grenier appointed Councilors Lucie Remillard and Diana Nelson as ex-officio members of the planning board and Berlin Industrial Development and Park Authority respectively. He also appointed former Councilors Tom McCue and Mark Evans as alternate members of the planning board. The appointments were approved by the council. * Grenier reported that he testified last week in opposition to House Bill 1238 which would force Public Service of N.H. to sell off its power plants, including Smith Hydro in Berlin. The mayor said of the 22 states that implemented electrical deregulation, 15 have since reversed that position. He said businesses and commercial properties owners can chose another supplier. He said the current system seems to be working and deregulation would create uncertainty in the marketplace.

St. Kieran Arts Center to present Grand Derangement GORHAM - The bow fires up the fiddle and the sparks fly when St. Kieran Arts presents the Acadian band GRAND DERANGEMENT at The Medallion Opera House/Gorham town Hall on Sunday, February 12, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults/$6 students at the door. Seats are limited and on a first-come, firstserved basis. Doors open at 1 p.m. “St. Kieran Arts Center is excited to bring Grand Derangement back to the community and to the newly named Medallion Opera House. In an effort to conserve heating costs, we have closed our performance space at St. Kieran’s until the end of March. The Medallion will also host our Cabin Fever Follies on February 26, at 2 p.m. We appreciate being able to share in this new “creative partnership”. It is a win-win for both of us,” said St. Kieran Arts Center Executive Director Joan Chamberlain. GRAND DERANGEMENT ignites the stage in an all out explosion of sounds, contagious rhythms and amazing stepdancers. Nova Scotia’s young, hip ambassadors of Acadian music defy you to sit still. The group is from the Saint Mary’s Bay area of Nova Scotia who tour extensively nationally and internationally. GRAND DÉRANGEMENT refers to the expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia in 1755, but the name also alludes to the group’s wanting to rouse and to connect with its audience. The music is exciting, the show a visual feast, and the highly poetic songs, when combined with superb fiddling and dynamic step-dancers creates a performance spectacle rarely seen in the New England. This award-winning group is very eclectic and expansive in its musical approach, drawing from such disparate musical inspiration as the French chansonniers, folk, Celtic, rock, and Broadway. The rhythms are contagious, the dancers enthralling.

GRAND DERANGEMENT is devoted to winning over an ever widening array of audiences of all ages. The group acts as an Acadian ambassador wherever they go, raising the profile of Acadian history and heritage. The Band has carved a special place in the world of Frenchlanguage music, building a bridge between the old and the new, between the local and the universal. They are creating a new Acadian musical repertoire, one that will be enjoyed by many generations to come. The GRAND DERANGEMENT performance is made possible through the sponsorship of Bryant Funeral Homes and Androscoggin Valley Hospital and is supported in part by grants from NH State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, NH American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation/North Country. Season tickets to all twenty 2012 shows are still on sale and will be available for purchase at Grand Derangement: $150 for individuals, $125 for seniors, $75 for student/child. Supporting the 2012 series through series memberships is not only a great deal, but helps to insure that performances and other arts events remain affordable and accessible to all members of the community. Upcoming events include The Cabin Fever Follies Variety show on February 26; Master Fiddler, Richard Wood with Gordon Belcher on March 25; Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band on April 15; and Mango Groove Steel Drum Band on Earth Day April 22. Tickets are now on sale for the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Celebration at the Town & Country Motor Inn and Resort on Friday, March 16. For a complete schedule of events and more information, contact the Arts Center at 752-1028, 155 Emery Street or vis it www.stkieranarts.org

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Rotary Club of the White Mountains fundraiser to feature Red Gallagher

GORHAM -- Keeping in line with the organization’s focus on “Service Above Self” the Rotary Club of the White Mountains will host a concert and raffle on Saturday, February 11, from 7-9 p.m. at the Gorham Town Hall Auditorium, with proceeds to benefit local scholarships. The concert will feature musicians/ humorists Red and Lorraine Gallagher. They will entertain you with blues, rock and roll, country and folk music, ranging from Bob Seager to the Beatles. Red is very versatile and plays the piano, guitar, harmonica, sings, tells jokes and has written his own songs. His original music called “Humortunes’ consists of New Hampshire and North Woods humor tunes, like ‘Northwoods Man, ‘NH Winter’, he also includes humor on love, marriage and relationships. Gallagher,who is oriiginally from Minneapolis, has been in the North Country for the past fifteen winters

playing at ‘The BALSAMS’. That is where he met his wife Lorraine, formerly Lorraine Croteau of Milan and known as the “NH Dairy Princess”. Gallagher also plays at St. Vincent de Paul Nursing Center every month entertaining the seniors. The Gallaghers now have a home in Conway and play at various Red and Lorraine Gallagher venues in the valley, Lorraine also performs with the local Da Capo Pop Choral Group. The Rotary Club, in addition to scholarships, hold speech contest for students each year, and in the past

the Rotarians have held essay contests. They also send high school students to Rotary Leadership Training and MINDFLIGHT summer program. The group also is involved in activities for locals beyond the schools too numerous to mention. In addition to its local humanitarian efforts, the Rotary Club of the White Mountains works as part of Rotary International to assist those in need overseas. Its current goals include ending polio in the world, and thanks to its effort polio has been eradicated in all but four countries.

To support the Rotary Club of the White Mountains and local scholarships, join them Saturday, February 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. for some great music and humor at the Gorham Town Hall Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and are available at Caron Building Center, White Mountain Lumber, Greetings Jewelers, Northway Bank at the door and from any Rotarian. For additional information about Rotary and some of its functions or to purchase tickets for the show, call Pam Eichler, 289-7496.

Theatre North to hold auditions GORHAM -- Auditions for Theatre North’s spring production “Walden: The Ballad of Thoreau” will be held Wednesday, February 15, at 6 p.m. at the Gorham Town Hall. This two act

play is a fictional story about the last two days that writer Henry David Thoreau spent on Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. Casting requirements include ages 14 and beyond. Performances will be April 20, 21, and 22 at the Gorham Town Hall. This play is presented in conjunction with Earth Day as a celebration of the environment and the little thing that we can do to help preserve it. For more information or questions please call Amber Donato at (603) 348-3547.

Dr. Nancy Burleson, AVH Surgical Associates, will present the topic, “Human Trafficking” at the next free AVH Health Education Lecture, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., Monday, February 13, in the Androscoggin Valley Hospital lecture room. Topics to be discussed include child sex slavery and poverty in Nicargua. To access a complete listing of this season’s AVH Health Education Lecture schedule, please visit www.avhnh.org or call James Patry, AVH public relations and marketing director, at 326-5606.