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Isaacson talking to other companies after Heico drops out BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – Heico Companies LLC has withdrawn its interest in purchasing Isaacson Structural Steel. A party involved in the negotiations said Heico “pulled out of the chase” Tuesday afternoon, one day before a court deadline for parties interested in purchasing the bankrupt company to submit non-binding letters of interest. Isaacson is trying to reinvigorate interest in the business from other companies who had backed away when Heico emerged as what the bankruptcy attorney Bill Gannon last week called a “stalking horse”. Yesterday afternoon, the

source said there are several companies that are still interested and Isaacson’s investment bankers are talking to all of the potential suitors. The Chicago-based Heico was viewed favorably as a buyer for the fabrication business because it has experience in the business. It had also committed to operating the business in Berlin and retaining most of the 100 employees. Heico had expressed concern about potential environmental issues stemming from the former use of the site as a landfill. But an environmental assessment of the property was clean and the city had indicated it was willing to consee HEICO page 10

Prosposed Milan town budget shows a $90,000 savings BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

MILAN—As he opened the discussion of the 2012 Milan town budget hearing Tuesday, Selectman Chairman George Pozzuto told the small audience to note that total appropriations are $90,000 less than those in 2011. The total appropriation proposed in the projected 2012 budget is $805,151, as opposed to the 2011 allocation of $895,073. The major saving appears to be in the Capital Outlay line for Success Road Paving which, for 2011, was $100,000 and Machinery, Vehicles & Equipment which was $17,000—both line allocations

for 2012 being zero. Other savings were realized in lines for M&D Ambulance, cut from $11,000 in 2011 to $3,600 for 2012; Emergency Management, cut from $15,000 in 2011 to $13,000 in 2012; Highway Block Grant, cut from $42,890 in 2011 to $36,484 in 2012; AVRRDD/Carberry line, cut from $53,000 in 2011 to $46,491 in 2012; and Parks and Recreation, cut from $13,000 in 2011 to $10,000 in 2012. These cuts were offset by increases as follows, the first number being the 2011 allocation and the second, the proposed appropriation for 2012: Executive Administration: $45,000 to see MILAN page 18

Milan School District budget up 3.7 percent BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

MILAN—With the Milan School District total appropriation budgeted for 2012-2013, Milan taxpayers may see an increase in the local school tax rate of $2.34 to $10.87 per thousand as opposed to last year’s $8.65, a tiny audience was told at the Milan School budget hearing Tuesday at the Milan Village School. Total proposed appropriation for 2012-

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2013 would be $3,205,132, minus revenues and credits of $470,253, the net local school budget number would be $2,734,879. Subtracting a state education grant of $1,139,704 and the state education tax allocation of $249,099, the local school tax portion would be $1,346,076, according to numbers supplied by School Administrative Unit Financial Director Pauline Plourde at the meeting, resultsee SCHOOL page 18

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BERLIN — Some gains were realized in the standardized test scores recently released by the state Department of Education for Berlin students, though the district still lags behind the state overall. SAU 3 Superintendent Corinne Cascadden announced to the Berlin Board of Education that there had been no decreases in reading scores across the district, 101 Main Street Gorham, NH 603-466-5811

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Housing market braces for Facebook millionaires

PALO ALTO, Calif. (NY Times) — Imagine looking for a house in San Francisco or one of the nicer swaths of Silicon Valley, which are already among the most expensive parts of the country. Now imagine having to bid against a legion of newly minted Facebook millionaires. “I’m kind of worried — a thousand millionaires are going to be buying houses!” Connie Cao said as she and her family toured a home in a good school district here. Her husband, Jared Oberhaus, was more optimistic. “Maybe sellers are sitting on their houses now, waiting for Facebook, and they’ll all come on the market at the same time,” he said. It will be some time before the first Facebook shares are sold to the public, and even longer before Facebook’s employees are able to turn their paper wealth into cash and officially take their places as the newest members of the 1 percent. But the mere anticipation of the event may pour a little kerosene onto what is already a fairly hot local real estate market. When Ken DeLeon, a Silicon Valley real estate agent, recently sold an 8,000-square-foot-house to a Facebook employee, he said, the movers showed up at the client’s old 1,000-square-foot home and asked, “Did you win the lottery?”

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(NY Times) — Rick Santorum’s sweep of Mitt Romney in Tuesday’s three Republican presidential contests sets the stage for a new and bitter round of intraparty acrimony as Romney once again faces a surging conservative challenge to his claim on the party’s nomination. Santorum’s rebuke of Romney could scramble the

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Boehner vows to fight birth control rule

WASHINGTON (NY Times) — Speaker John A. Boehner on Wednesday stepped into the escalating political battle over a new Obama administration rule requiring health insurance plans — including those provided by Catholic universities and charities — to offer birth control to women free of charge, saying that House Republicans would push legislation to challenge the policy. Boehner, a practicing Catholic who has been an outspoken critic of policies that he believes infringe on religious beliefs and freedoms, took the House floor to outline his views on the health rule and the remedy he will seek in a rare appearance by the speaker during the daily period when rank-and-file members are permitted to speak for one minute on pet issues. “In recent days, Americans of every faith and political persuasion have mobilized in objection to a rule put forth by the Obama administration that constitutes an unambiguous attack on religious freedom in our country,” said Boehner.

lican Party’s base expressed their unease with Romney by sending a resounding message that they preferred someone else. And they collectively revived the candidacy of Santorum, who has been languishing in the background since a narrow victory in Iowa’s caucuses at the beginning of the year.

5 European nations agree to help U.S. crack down on tax evasion PARIS (NY Times) — Washington won important backing Wednesday for an effort to identify offshore accounts held by Americans, as key European allies agreed to help. In a joint statement, the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Britain said they wanted “to intensify their cooperation in combating international tax evasion.” In return, Washington has agreed to “reciprocate in collecting and exchanging” information about U.S. accounts held by residents of

those countries. The agreement concerns the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, known as Fatca, which became law as part of a 2010 jobs bill. Fatca is meant to help the U.S. Internal Revenue Service identify hidden accounts and other assets held overseas by Americans, but the law has caused an outcry among foreign financial institutions that fear the cost of compliance as well as what they have said are unrealistically tight implementation deadlines.

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Theresa S. Gagne

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BERLIN -- It is with great sadness that the family of Theresa S. Gagne announces her passing on Thursday February 2, 2012 at the age of 82. Theresa is lovingly remembered by her son Rene Petrin of Boston, Mass.; Joyce Perry of Berlin, NH; Michael Gagne of Alexandra, LA.; her grandson, Ryan Gagne of Edmonton, AB, Canada; granddaughter, Jade Gagne of Alexandra, LA.; great-grandchild, Ella, also of Alexandra, LA; her brother, Slyvio Martin of Manchester, NH, and Violet Moreau of Berlin, NH. She was predeceased by her son, David S. Gagne, and two husbands. She will be missed by numerous relatives and friends who loved and enjoyed her company. Theresa was born on April 10, 1929 in Berlin, NH, the daughter of Fidel Martin and Mary Louise (Morneau) Martin. She spent her whole life in the Berlin area. Theresa loved to play cards, attend bingo, and go look at yard sales. At home, she was an avid Boston Bruins fan. She never missed a game on TV

and shared her love of hockey with her grandson Ryan. In June 2011, Theresa was able to watch her beloved Bruins capture the Stanley Cup for the first time in 39 years. Besides h o c k e y, she loved to watch wrestling, action movies and martial arts films. She w o u l d Theresa S. Gagne sit in her recliner for hours and do crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and read novels. She loved to collect salt and pepper shakers, refrigerator magnets, stuffed animals, and angels through out her life. Theresa will join the rest of her predeceased family members in the family plot at St-Anne Cemetery in the spring.

Peter J. Labonville BERLIN, NH -- Peter J. Labonville, 70, of Burgess St., Berlin, passed away Tuesday evening, February 7, 2012, at the Catholic Medical Center, Manchester. Mr. Labonville was born in Nashua on December 17, 1941. He was raised in Nashua and attended school there. He served in the US Marine Corps. He has resided in Berlin since 1996. He drove for Tri-County CAP for 14 years and was the pastor of the former Bread of Life Church and he also operated the soup kitchen at the Harvest Christian Fellowship Church. He was a member of the Harvest Christian Fellowship Church and the Holiday Center. Family members include four sons, Eric Labonville and his wife Carol of Berlin, Scott Labonville and his wife Judy of Maine, Shawn Labonville and his wife Linda of Colebrook, Mark Labonville of Concord, NH; two daughters, Cheryl Johnson of Rumford, Me. and Cindy Labonville of Berlin; 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was prede-

ceased by his first wife, Annie Jane Labonville, and his second wife, Marilyn (Roy) Labonville. A memorial service will be held Saturday February 11, at 1 p.m. at the Harvest Christian Fellowship Church in Berlin. Pastor Shane Riff will officiPeter J. Labonville ate. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Harvest Christian Church Soup Kitchen, 219 Willow Street, Berlin, NH 03570 Arrangements are under the direction of the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin. To sign the on-line guest book, please visit www.bryantfuneralhome. net.

Roger O. Meserve DUMMER -- Roger Orman Meserve, 83, of Dummer, NH, died February 3, 2012 at Merriman House in North Conway from Lewy Body Dementia. Roger was born on January 23, 1929 in North Conway, the son of Orman and Rena (Rogers) Meserve. Roger grew up in Jackson and attended Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg, Me. Upon graduation from Fryeburg in 1951 he joined the Army, where he served five years as a medic. After his service to our country, Roger attended Keene State College and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. During this time he met

his future wife Patricia Anne Potter and they were married in May 1954. Following their marriage they moved to Gorham and he taught physics in Berlin for a number of years. Before his retirement, Roger taught Industrial Arts at Colebrook Academy in Colebrook and he has kept close contact with other Colebrook teachers throughout his entire retirement. After both he and his wife’s retirement the two moved to Florida where they enjoyed many years together. Once a widower, Roger moved to Dummer where he spent many hours enjoysee MESERVE page 15

Reuell A. Leavitt

GORHAM, NH -- Reuell A. “Bud” Leavitt, 85, of 22 Alpine Street, Gorham, NH, passed away peacefully at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital on February 7, 2012. Born in Waterville, Me., on June 18, 1926, “Bud” was the son of the late Reuelll A. and Arlene J. (Harris) Leavitt. His father passed away prior to his birth. Bud’s early years was spent with his mother and loving stepfather, Cleve Richardson. They made their home in Gorham, NH. Bud attended Gorham High School and graduated in 1943. Upon his graduation, he went to Franklin Institute in Boston. In 1946, Bud joined the US Army and was stationed in Ft. Lewis, Washington, where he received a victory metal and returned to Gorham in July 1947. On August 23, 1952, Bud married Lois Ann Eaton of Berlin, NH, and they made their home in Gorham. Bud owned and operated Gosselin Plumbing and Heating until his retirement in 1989. He was very active in his community and served on many different public and civic boards. He was a board of director for Gorham Savings Bank for many years, he was on the budget committee for the school board in Gorham, was one of the original founders of the Presidential Range Riders over 40 years ago, he was also a founder of the Gorham Outing Club. He served on the Gorham Recreation Committee, with the Alumni Committee at Gorham High School. Bud enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. During the summer, he and his family spent many years at their home on Songo Pond in Albany Township, Maine. He enjoyed spending time with his sons and grandchildren, never missing an opportunity to surround himself around family and friends. Members of the family include his sons, Richard Leavitt and daugh-

ter in-law Brenda Addario Leavitt; his grandchildren, Alicia and Derek Leavitt of Fryeburg, Me., and Mark Leavitt and his daughter in-law Janet Nadeau Leavitt and grandson Ryan Leavitt of Rye, NH; his cousins, Eleanor Faye, Coral Harris and Chris Fa r n a m and seve r a l nieces and nephews. He will forever be remembered by his family (in his heart) and as Reuell A. Leavitt long-time friends, Ed and MaryAnn Dwyer of Northport, NY, Rudy and Joanne Royer of Sunday River, Me., and Howard and Phyllis of Shelburne, NH. He was predeceased by his parents, Arlene and Cleve Richardson, his loving wife of 54 years, Lois (Eaton) Leavitt, who passed away on Sept. 19, 2006, a son John, who passed away on April 1, 1963, and a granddaughter Miranda Marie Leavitt who passed away on Feb. 17, 2007. Bud will be missed by all of his family and extended family who were his caregivers for the last six years, Denise Thibodeau, Misty Peare, Shirley Dupont, Louise Thibodeau, Michele King, Jody Pemberto, Rachel Croteau and Lise Michaud. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 13, at 11 a.m. at the Bryant Funeral Home, 1 Promenade St. in Gorham, NH. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. see LEAVITT page 15

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PAYT would be a positive change for Berlin To the editor: The question from a previous letter asking, “What was the city council thinking?” is obviously best answered by a council member. However, I suppose the answer, quite simply, is “ahead”. They are thinking ahead for this city and its people. Constructing questions like, “How can we reduce the cost of solid waste disposal that was in excess of $250,000 in 2010?” They are also thinking, as they have expressed, that a 10 percent recycling rate for this city is unacceptable. We, as a city, are lagging behind the county and the state significantly in our recycling rate, which indicates a problem. The January 26, article is titled ‘Council discusses pay-as-you-throw system’, which by no means suggests this has been the decided upon system to remedy the problem at hand. They are discussing the need for change with an experienced specialist in solid waste management and simply looking for viable options. Why is this issue so important? Well, for one reason: cost. Money motivates, as shown in the letter written by concerned taxpayers in opposition to the PAYT system for fear that they will somehow helplessly accrue more cost for their disposal. A system that threatens to increase fees and/or tax dollars is a turnoff to anyone, understandably. However, if we look at the facts before jumping to conclusions and angrily pointing fingers at our representatives and, supposedly “lazy and ignorant” community members, we may be enlightened to find that

this system will likely reduce our cost toward solid waste disposal. If anything, we as taxpayers should feel angered (if indeed you are recycling/ composting) that the cost of solid waste management is not being distributed equally. Simply stated- you pay the same amount as ‘non-recylers’ but they are the ones increasing the overall cost ($268,000 in 2010) to you and this city by shipping more of their waste, that could be recycled, to Mount Carberry landfill. The PAYT system operates in such a way that those who “generate less waste, pay less.” Which means recycling or composting more to reduce personal cost. If you don’t have faith in this system, do the research. Dover N.H. implemented this very system in 1990 and increased their recycling from 3 percent to 52 percent in only five years and also increased the rate of composting to 17 percent. Also, within that same period, per household costs for solid waste management decreased from $122 to $73. (Look it up yourself:www.epa.gov/ osw) Let’s move this city forward, please. Positive changes may take sacrifice, increased awareness/education about recycling, personal responsibility, and cohesiveness of community members to work toward a shared goal. I’m quite optimistic that Berlin is not largely composed of “lazy or ignorant” people and that we are capable of making positive changes for the better of ourselves and for the future of this city. Amy Michaud Berli

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Hello fellow Berlinites. It has been almost sixty years since Little League baseball (Cal Ripkin) today, was introduced to the youth of Berlin. Although started in 1939 by Carl Stutz of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, it was 1952 when it got its start in this city. It has also been quite some time since Don Baillargeon came up to me, gave me a picture and told me that he was a member of Berlin’s first organized Little League. Back then, it was called the Berlin Midget League and was actually Berlin’s version of the Little League. I told Don that when I could research the history, I would write a story about it. So, here it is. On May 17, 1952, a call for Little League baseball candidates resulted in such a gathering that it was practically impossible to divide the nearly two hundred candidates into teams with any reasonable expectancy to obtain proper balance. A big call then went out for coaches and umpires to help with the young kids. The following week, the plan was to split the group into age brackets and grade every player according to their ability. Also every boy, who so desired was chosen to be placed on a team. Once organized, the games would be played in the evening on a newly constructed diamond which was scaled to size on the Community Field. Also, feelers were sent out to groups who wanted to sponsor teams and provide uniforms. The coaches and umpires were urged to get in touch with recreation Director James Aylward, who was organizing the staff to help with the program. By the middle of June, eight squads were working out under competent instructors and each group was pared down to fifteen players. Soon, these clubs, which would have names, would be playing each other in league play. During a meeting held on Thursday, June 19, 1952, James Aylward was appointed President of the league. Chairman of the board of directors was Jock Mackenzie, treasurer was Bob Lamoureaux and Dick Wagner was appointed to raise funds for the operation of the league. Every boy in the organization was going to have a uniform and by the beginning of July

the youngsters each had one to wear for their first game. The grand opening for the Berlin Midget League got underway at 6:30 pm on Thursday, July 10, 1952. It took place at the Memorial Field and started with a huge parade. This included fours teams, the Brown Company Band, the Club Joliette Drum and Bugle Corps and then four more teams. The grand parade started at Green Square, went up Main Street to Mason Street to Granite Street and to York Street and then Willow Street to the Memorial Field. Once there, Mayor Tondreau, Fire Chief O. B. Bergquist, Police Chief Walter Hines and Alf Halvorson were all involved in the first pitch. Next, four three inning games were played by all eight teams and watched by a crowd of spectators that numbered around 1,500 people. It was certainly quite an event for these young kids to remember and after all these years I would bet that some still do. After this, the first Midget League schedule in Berlin got started at the Community Field. By now, there were two fields on which to play. In the early years they were called field number one and field number two. By the time that I played in the mid-fifties, these fields had been designated as the American League field near the depot and the National League field nearer to the Community Club. The first half of the schedule ran from July 14 to the middle of August and the second half ran from August 14 to September 3, with games being played at the Community Field. At times, Horne Field was also used. Before the second half of the season got under way, fifteen kids from the National League and fifteen from the American League were chosen to play in an all-star game. This took place under the lights at the Memorial Field on August 14, 1952. In their first meeting ever, it was the American League all stars 9 and the National League all stars 2. Even though many names were mentioned as playing a great game, the stars of the day were Dave Agrodnia and Dave Bilodeau, who each hit home runs for the explosive American League. On September 1, 1952, a second all-star see MIDGET page 5

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A sincere thank you to all of my supporters To the editor: Thank you, everyone for coming out to eat with me and my family at the beans and frank supper. It was nice to see everyone. We had a turn out of about 45-50 people. I would like to say a big thank you to the Gardenas Family, for your very generous sponsorship! Thank you to Milan Variety, Milan General, Berlin IGA, Berlin Mills Variety, Ron’s Variety, Bob’s Variety, Dunkin Donuts, Supreme Pizza, for donating to the supper. Thank you, to my Mom and Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson, Mrs. Shout, Veronica, Mike, Diana, Aunt Marie, and Faye for helping with everything. Thank you, to family and friends for baking corn bread, dozens of cookies,and deserts. We could not of put this supper on without your help. Thank you, again to the Eagles Club members for letting us hold this supper at their hall. Thank you to my friends from BHS Shockapella for coming out to sing for everyone! It was awesome to have you there. Winners for the raffles we held at the supper were: Ray Labrecque won the Gill’s Flowers gift certificate; Bob Perry won the Eastern Depot gift certificate; Rene Theriault won the White Moun-

tain Cafe gift certificate; Harold Fontin won the headboard donated from RentA-Center. Thanks for donating the gift cards and headboard for us to raffle. The the winner of the 50/50 raffle for tickets bought at the supper Bob Labnon, who won $17.00. Thank you, my Gram, Nina, Aunt Sheila and Uncle Daren from Maine for donating prizes to the Chinese raffle. Congratulations to all the winners.Thank you, to the unknown lady that donating the Valentines cookies and marshmallows to the supper’s desert table. Very kind of you. Thank you, to Subway in Gorham for donating a gift card for a six foot sub! Bob’s Variety in Berlin will be selling tickets from Feb. 1, to Feb. 28 at 3 for a $1. I will pick the winner on Feb. 29. The Pink Barbie Bike. Tickets for the bike will be on sale 3 for $1. I will pick the winner on Feb 29. Upcoming events include dances at Trail House Lounge Saturday, Feb. 18,for over 21 and Tuesday, Feb. 21, cem-free for teens! Keep an eye out for posters. I hope I did not forget anyone! Dustin Heath and family Milan

I agree that pay as you throw is a good idea To the editor: In regard to the pay as you go. I think all the citizens of Berlin agree with Anna and David. As to the letter a while back of Dover doing well, I know for a fact that if you MIDGET from page 5

game was played between these same two teams and again the American league took the honors, winning by a score of 9-0. This time they were led by Dick Valliere and Dave Agrodnia who each hit a home run. Before this game was played, the spectators were treated to a home run and base running contest. The home run competition was tie between Johnny Murphy and Francis Labbe. In the base running event, it was a timed race around the little league regulation diamond, which was won by Russ Nolin, who completed the trip in 13 seconds. It sounds like the fans were treated to some special fun loving competitions, along with the game. During the week following the second all-star game, Berlin’s version of the “Little League World Series” took place when the Tigers met the Cardinals. Each team was the respective winners of their league. The series was a two out of three affair and the first game was a tie. The second game was won by the Cardinals, putting them one game away from being Berlin’s first Midget League champions. This was not to be, as the Tigers got down to business in front of several hundred rabid fans and won the next two games. So, almost sixty years ago, the Berlin Midget League completed its first very successful season and thrilled thousands of onlookers in the process. Sports writer Dick Wagner claimed

have anything that does not fit into the bags you must buy, you have to buy a permit for $5 to have it picked up. Barbara Labbe Berlin that by all odds, the most outstanding player of the “World Series” was little Dave Bilodeau. He played an outstanding shortstop, was a great pitcher and clocked the only home run of the series to win game three. Five years later, this same youngster was instrumental in helping St. Patrick’s High School win a state baseball championship. The first season of Midget League baseball in Berlin also proved to be very beneficial to many of the young ball players involved. The marked improvement in play towards the end of the season, pointed out very clearly that these youngsters had learned their lessons well. It also proved that the adults involved, to include the coaches, directors, umpires and all who helped, did a great job. My thanks go out again to Don Baillargeon for the great picture. Here are their names to the best of his knowledge. If anybody differs with the names, please let me know so that I can make a correction. Back row: left to right- Carl Giordano, Dave Agrodnia, Dick Clough, Jim Ramsey, Jean Jacques and Sylvio Roberge. Front row: left to right-Don Baillargeon, Dave Bilodeau, Bobby Eafrati, Billy Bilodeau, Dave Bilodeau, Tracy Riff, Regis Leclerc, Richard Dubois, Richard Farrington and Dick Jalbert. Questions or comments e-mail poof@ ne.rr.com. Also, join the many fans of “Once upon a Berlin Time” on Facebook and guess at the weekly mystery picture.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Sarah Lachance Massage Private Couple’s Massage Class: Approximately 2 hours of one-onone instruction. Valentine’s Day special- $125 per couple. Learn how to safely give your partner the healthy and nurturing gift of massage.This one-on-

one session allows you to learn the basics of massage, avoid hazardous points, and give a safe massage. I will teach you to bring relaxation, compassion, and balance to your partner as you work out the days stress. To schedule call 603-7237124.

Sue Tilden’s Partnership for Health The month of February is looked on with cupids and loving in the air. A massage can help create that, plus have an Inner Peace for your sweetheart and yourself. Just imagine your day with both partners Relaxed enjoying that peaceful feeling inside leaving the day’s stress behind. Both of your focus on the present moment, a loving gift for each other. Massage can feel like luxury and pampering. Plus, it has the added

bonus of helping your body to renew itself releasing the stress hormones. “Tension is who you think you should be, Relaxation is who you are” -Chinese Proverb. Suzanne also has Gift Certificate available, call 603752-4409 . Randy Tilden’s Touch For Health Series starting February 25 & 26 and he’ s certified to give 16 CE’s for Nurses, LMT’s and Acupunctures FMI call 603-723-1518 or email randy_tilden@aol.com.

North Woods Massage Massage for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! What are you going to give the one you love this Valentine’s Day? Why not give your sweetie the gift of relaxation with Massage. North Woods Massage offers Swedish, Deep Tissue and

Aromatherapy Massage. It is also the perfect time of year to try a Hot Stone Massage, or a warm paraffin wax hand treatment can be added to any massage. North Woods Massage has gift certificates available. So stop in or call today! 603-752-6433

Ledgends Restaurant & Pub 128 Main St., Gorham • 603-466-2910

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What’s new at Salon 64... Instantly ageless facelift in a bottle A gentle serum that targets those areas of the skin which have lost elasticity, giving your skin a toned and lifted appearance - in minutes. The amazing transformation lasts for up to 8 hours with the added benefit of amino acids which help prevent fine lines. It is applied after moisturizer and before makeup. Come in and check it out; you’ll be amazed by the results! Satin smooth collagen masks

Soothing and refreshing milk and hone collagen masks for lips, eyes, neck and face. Relieves tired eyes, helps reduce puffiness and dark circles, minimizes pores, moisturizes, hydrates and helps firm and tighten skin. A take home product you can use yourself in the privacy of your own home; for as little at $3.50 to $10 a mask. Salon 64 offers the latest in professional products for hair, nail, makeup and skin care. Valentines gift sets and Salon gift certificates available.

J’s Corner Restaurant and Lounge Do something special. Bring the love of your life to J’s Corner Restaurant for Valentine’s Day. We have heartwarming drinks, great service and awesome food.Look for our Valentine Day Specials (this paper). Full menu available. Call 466-5132 for Reservations.

J’s Corner Restaurant & Lounge is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. So drive, walk or ride in (easy trail access) to experience the great service, food and atmosphere of J’s Corner Restaurant. You can also check us out on Facebook or our website j’scornerrestaurantandlounge.com.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Gorham House Florist

In an attempt to spark the local economy, Gorham House Florist will be combining specialties from other local businesses with their Valentine’s Day floral decor this coming February. Like 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 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.

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It’s Valentines Day so treat yourself or someone you love with a great gift from Rumorz Boutique! We will be having 20 percent off storewide (excluding clearance and consignment!) as well as 10 percent off gift certificates all week. We have something for all the special ladies in your life including yourself for that romantic date you have planned with your significant other. We also have handmade jewelry and

accessories to go with any outfit. Come in and get a sun kissed glow from our Mystic spray tan booth for $10 per session! Call 752-1118 for an appointment and as always walk-ins are welcome. And because we know that everyone is on a budget these days we have clearance racks with items as alow as $5! So, this Valentines Day keep it close and convenient by supporting your local busienss! See you on Main Street. Be local, buy local.

Royalty Athletic Club

Healthy heart Healthy You!! You heart is a big muscle doing a BIG job! Strengthening it by exercising is one of the best ways to prevent heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and other health issues. To strengthen your heart, try walking, biking, snowshoeing, jogging, or join a gym that offers a variety of cardio vascular and weight training equipment as well as exercise classes.

Seek guidance from a trained professional who can get you started on the right track. At the Royalty Athletic Club, there is so much to choose from and offers something for all ages. An 81 year old man at the Royalty Club is always commenting on how good he feels and how much stronger he is compare to many 60 year olds. Remember, “Healthy Heart, Healthy You”.

Floral Designs by Raegan This Valentines Day marks my (Raegan’s) 16th year in the floral industry and my team is not far behind. Gina Martin, 12 years and Betty Newton with almost 5 years. Also, Gina, Betty and my mom, Linda Burlock have countless years of

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experience and a following in the crafting business. Together there is almost nothing we can’t create for you. So, whether it’s flowers for all occasions your in the market for or home decor, we’ve got you covered!

Sinibaldi’s Restaurant & MILLYARD LOUNGE 207 E. Mason, Berlin, NH • For reservations call 752-6430

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Seven Spice Sirloin Steak Salad $14.50 Lemon Basil & Thyme Broiled Combo Dinner Haddock, Scallops, & Shrimp $14.95 Baked Stuffed Shrimp & Scallop Dinner $14.95 Above Served With Choice Of Potato, Soup & Veggie

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Valentine’s Day is a true labor of love. Take a load off and let SaVoir Flare do the heavy lifting for you. Knock your sweeties’ socks off with a gift card from SF. It is the perfect opportunity to show how much you care by putting her in the driver’s seat and in control of her shopping experience. There are no weird looks of awkward surprise when you slide her a little piece of plastic heaven. The gift card is tailored to

fit every size of wallet and customer. Gift cards are the new gateway drug and the best of Berlin and Beyond is a sweet, sassy, sophisticated addiction that can’t easily be tamed. Live music and in-store specials on Saturday, February 11th. SF will be closed 2/15-2/28. Show your love.... keep it LOCAL. SaVoir Flare is a Best of NHGRAND and is located at 52 Main St. in beautiful, downtown Berlin, NH.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Middle Earth

Beauty Room at 101

home decore, candles and oils, fairies, gargoyles and dragons, ethnic, stained glass, tapestries, art prints, men stuff and lingerie, women’s home companions and unmentionables! Unusual varied gifts to please a nun to a pole dancer, a stoner to a banker! In, short, we’re a fun shop with a flavor of a country store on acid. And the public seems to like it! 752-7400 Happy Valentines Day to all!

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Gill’s Flower and Candy Shop is celebrating its 112 year in business this year. Don’t forget Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Other than flowers we also offer Gourmet Hand Made Chocolates, plants, balloons, stuffed animals, dry cleaning and we now offer Keurig

Coffee for only $1.50 per cup. Stop by and checkout all we have to offer including our new product lines. Or check us out on Facebook. www.faceb o o k . c o m / p a g e s / G i l l s - F l o w e r- A n d - C a n d y Shop/344439635586458.

Icy Gulch Smokehouse Restaurant Don’t know where to go for Valentine’s Day? Come down to the new Icy Gulch Smokehouse Restaurant. That’s right we are now open for business. We’re serving up some great food and have an awesome atmo-

sphere for family, friends and children,everyone’s welcome. Oh and don’t forget to bring your sweetheart down and try out our 2 for $20 Valentine’s Special. Open 7 days a week for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Hot Bodz Hot Bodz Apparel, Tanning, A.J.’s Body Supplements and Home of the Miche Bag!! Hot Bodz is located at 151 Main St., nestled in the Winterland Marketplace which is home of Scene St. & Tea Birds. Enjoy a walk along Main Street or Pleasant St. and drop into the Winterland Marketplace, it will seem as though you’ve entered into another world! Maybe you want to grab a bite to eat and while you wait stop by Hot Bodz and take a 10 minute break and get some sunshine in our 10 minute tanning machines. If it’s not tanning you want browse around and maybe our clothing or accessories will

catch your eye. Hot Bodz also carries consignment Jeans!! Enjoy Sales on Tanning, clothing & Supplements. If your into designer Handbags then check out the MICHE BAGS!! Show her your wild about her with our Valentine’s special “Zoe”!! OR COME IN AND DESIGN YOUR OWN MICHE BAG! Tanning Specials & Gift Certificates Available!! Special Invitation!!! Ladies night at Tea Birds on Monday February 13th at 6:30 enjoy a night out with the ladies with hors d’oerves & wine. Let us demonstrate what’s new with the MICHE Bag!! Sign up for our raffle of a MICHE Bag!! Share your ideas!! We Welcome them!

Bodyline Health Club

The Bodyline Health Club has been open to young and old since 1984! We are a friendly, inexpensive gym with a full circuit of weight resistance machines, free weights, cardio, all you need to keep in shape plus we’re open 24/7. No cooped in feeling here. We have plenty of windows to bring the outside in. Do you need a plan to really get fit? Call trainer

Dick Kimber at 723-2659. Our very affordable prices are $30 per month, $75 for three months and $120 for six months. We also offer couple, family and student rates. It is time for you and all your loved ones to make health the #1 priority! Come in and check us out. For gift certificates or information call 752-5488 and please leave message we will get back to you.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide The Beauty Room at 101 Now welcomes new hairstylist Terra Henry. Everyone loves to look great for Valentines Day, when your looking good your feeling good. We have botanically based products that are healthy for your hair and skin! If

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its color you’re looking for, we’ve got high shine, long lasting allergen free color. You will love it. We also offer aromatherapy pedicures, manicures, acrylics and shellac, call 466-2317.

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Enjoy Valenties Day with us! Dimly lit chandeliers and lantern lit tables will add a old fashion elegance to your dining experience. Tea Birds Cafe and Restaurant is family owned and operated restaurant located inside the Winterland Market Place on Main Street in Berlin. We pride ourselves on excel-

Ledgends Restaurant and Pub Owners Jack and Chris Piattoni have now been in operation over a year. Their extensive menu consists of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. The Piattoni’s have recently expanded their menu and are now offering Sushi on the weekends. Lunch

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and dinner is served seven days a week along with breakfast. Ledgends sports pub has nightly dinner specials seven days a week and is pen till midnight or later. Karaoke is offered every Thursday night, so come join the fun. Call 466-2910 for more information.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 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 homemade soaps by Phat Body 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

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RSVP Director Kathy McKenna, (r) and Coordinator Nancy Malone, (l) are decked out and ready for the first ever Tropical Winter Escape. The Escape is a food competition fundraiser, where attendees not only support RSVP, but also the charitable organization of their choice (from a list of participating local groups). The event runs from noon to 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 9) at White Mountain Chalet. A $3 admission fee gets you free samples of a varietry of tropical themed dishes prepared by local restaurants and businesses. (MELISSA GRIMA PHOTO)

NH snowmobilers raise $73,000 for Easter Seals Camp GORHAM -- Hundreds of Granite State snowmobilers gathered over the weekend in Gorham at the Town and Country Inn for the 40th Annual Ride-In to benefit Easter Seals NH’s Camp Sno-Mo located in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH. Through fundraising effort throughout the year such as spaghetti suppers and bake sales, the clubs raised more than $73,000, bringing the 40 year total to over $2.3 million dollars. This money will be used to create life-changing experiences for campers, ages 11-21, with disabilities and special needs. Easter Seals campers inclusively participate alongside Boy Scouts in a wide variety of activities including water sports, team sports, hiking, archery, a ropes course and crafts. “Thousands of snowmobilers across New Hampshire demonstrate their commitment to Easter Seals campers year after year through their hard work and support,” said Easter Seals NH President & CEO Larry Gammon. “We can always count on NHSA members to rally to the cause HEICO from page one

sider assuming responsibility for any environmental issues. It appears Heico decision to back out stemmed from concerns over the size of the investment required and the economy. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge J. Michael Deasy set Feb. 20 as the dead-

and continue to make a profound difference at Camp Sno-Mo. Their dedication is extraordinary.” This year’s Ride-In was dedicated to Easter Seals NH Camp Sno-Mo Director Rob Kelly who was recognized for his enthusiasm and commitment to creating an exceptional summer camp experience for children with disabilities and special needs. This year’s Ride-In Award winners are: Oldest Rider: Harold Case, age 73, (Hudson, NH) Largest NHSA Club Participation: Russ Davis representing the Belmont Bogie Busters (20 members) Longest One-Way Distance Traveled in NH: Chris Hanson (Manchester, NH)—117 miles Youngest Person Driving to Ride-In on a Mini Sled: Madison Bassett, age 2 (Exeter, NH) Youngest Person Driving to the Ride-In: Rachel Sturtevant, age 11, (Gorham, NH) For more than 75 years, Easter Seals NH has provided exceptional see EASTER SEALS page 17

line for final bids to be submitted but court documents indicate the debtor may extend the deadline. The sale of Isaacson Steel to Presby Steel was completed last week. Presby Steel is now in the process of re-opening the steel warehouse business at the city’s industrial park.

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DAILY CROSSWORD TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

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By Holiday Mathis do. You have a clever way of dealing with the one who is notoriously hard to manage. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll wonder at the curious turnarounds of the day. For instance, enjoyment turns out to be more work than working. You’re determined to make the best of things, and that’s just what you’ll do. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll be in the mood to initiate the action. Small won’t count. Sweeping, grand gestures will go over well, if only because not many people have the guts to make such a strong statement. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You love it when an idea comes together, and right now you’re working on one that could transform your world. That stated, it’s the practical moves you make now that will bring you the most satisfaction. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Arguments will shake up the day, and the future will seem uncertain. Your powers of empathy will be tested, and you’ll come through with flying colors. If anyone can find a compromise, you can! TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 9). You have a killer instinct for business. In the next six weeks, you’ll make more money for doing the same amount of work. A turn of events in March may be hard to assimilate at first, but ultimately it’s what allows your heart to be most fulfilled. You love a mystery, and the one in your own family tree will be riveting this summer. Aries and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 25, 2, 15 and 30.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You think you are explaining yourself well. What you can’t account for is the level of distraction that others encounter inside their own heads. Your patience will be required. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll do all you can to maintain an appealing atmosphere. You won’t let anyone encroach on your space, freedom and peace, and you’ll protect those you love from invasion, as well. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Movement is essential to your growth process. As you physically move through your environment, you mentally move through obstacles, troubles, fear and anything else holding you back. CANCER (June 22-July 22). The one who catches you off guard also captures your interest, attention and affection. You may find yourself thinking of this person well into the evening. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Life is like rock climbing. When you know you have a strong measure of security in your connection with the rock, it is easier for you to swing out and savor an adventurous piece of sky. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have a gift for making people cooperate, even when they think the task at hand is tedious. You help everyone see the benefit to living in an orderly, cheerful and efficient manner. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Anyone who’s achieved greatness knows that a lot of effort, forethought, insight, planning and practice go into turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can stroke a person’s ego without doing what the person is asking you to

by Darby Conley

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.

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1 5 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 24 25 26 29 30 34 35 36 37

ACROSS People born in early August Camel’s smaller cousin Canyon sound Actress Paquin Review the financial books Prison knife Large kitchen appliance Like a wry sense of humor Give a hoot What the upper number in a blood pressure refers to Worker Common verb Actor Romero Rub too much Roll of money Unflinching Sharpen Lung contents Get comfy __ Arbor, MI

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

THURSDAY PRIME TIME 8:00 CBS 3 WCAX Big Bang

8:30 Rob (N)

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

9:00

9:30

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

Person of Interest (N)

The Mentalist (N) Å

FOX 4 WPFO American Idol (N) Å

The Finder (N) Å

News 13 on FOX (N)

The Office The Office

ABC 5 WMUR Wipeout (N) Å

Grey’s Anatomy (N)

Private Practice (N)

News News

Letterman Nightline Jay Leno

NBC 6 WCSH 30 Rock (N) Å

The Office All Night

Grimm (In Stereo) Å

News

CBC 7 CBMT The Nature of Things

Doc Zone (N)

National

Stroumboulopoulos

CBC 9 CKSH Prière

Enquête (SC)

Sport

PBS 10 WCBB Maine

On One

Doc Martin (In Stereo)

There Is

The Opiate Charlie Rose (N) Å

PBS 11 WENH Rdside St

Windows

Nature (N) Å (DVS)

Frontline Å (DVS)

Inside Nature’s Giants

CBS 13 WGME Big Bang

Rob (N)

Person of Interest (N)

The Mentalist (N) Å

News

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Fam. Guy

Big Bang

IND 16 WPME Without a Trace Å

Big Bang

Les Lionnes (SC)

Law Order: CI

Local

Law CI

EWTN

The World Over (N)

Crossing

Life on the Rock

Defending Women of

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.

CNN

Anderson Cooper 360

Piers Morgan Tonight

Anderson Cooper 360

Erin Burnett OutFront

LIFE

Dance Moms Å

Project Runway

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ESPN

College Basketball

College Basketball Colorado at Arizona. (N)

SportsCenter (N) Å

ESPN2

College Basketball

College Basketball Virginia Tech at Miami. (N)

College Basketball

CSNE

Celebrity Beach

World Poker Tour: Sea Sports

Celtics

SportsNet Sports

NESN

English Premier League Soccer

Daily

OXY

Law Order: CI

TVLND

Home Imp. Home Imp. Raymond

Raymond

King

NICK

’70s Show ’70s Show Friends

Friends

George

Friends

TOON

MAD

Regular

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Princess

Movie: ›› “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement”

The 700 Club Å

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Random

Movie: ›››› “WALL-E” (2008)

Good Luck Random

USA

NCIS “Bait” Å

TNT

NBA Basketball Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics. (N)

GAC

Road Tast Feasty

Headline

SYFY

“Mega Shark”

Movie: ›› “Dinocroc vs. Supergator” (2010)

TLC

NY Ink “Boiling Point”

NY Ink “Movin’ On Up”

David Blaine

NY Ink “Movin’ On Up”

HIST

Swamp People Å

Swamp People (N)

Mudcats (N) Å

Mudcats Å

DISC

Secrets of the FBI

Cops & Coyotes (N)

First Week In Å

Cops & Coyotes Å

HGTV

First Place First Place Selling LA Selling NY House

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Gator Boys Å

Snake Man

American Stuffers (N)

Gator Boys Å

TRAV

Extreme RV’s Å

The Layover “Miami”

NGC

Party Like (N)

SPIKE

Jail Å

iMPACT Wrestling (N) (In Stereo) Å

Movie: “The Marine 2”

MTV

Jersey Shore Å

Pants

VH1

Movie: ›››› “GoodFellas” (1990) Robert De Niro. (In Stereo)

Saturday, February 11 Buffet Dinner and Dancing: with live music by Straightaway, White Mountain Chalet. Cocktail hour, 6 p.m. dinner 7 p.m. All are welcome, proceeds benefit the Nansen Ski Club. Raffle for various items from local businesses will also be held. FMI visit www.skinansen.com.

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Chappelle Chappelle Gabriel Iglesias: Fat

Russell

A&E

The First 48 Å

The Soup

E! Investigates

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Letterman

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Without a Trace Å

Law Order: CI

Project Runway

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SHOW

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F. Roach

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“On the Shoulders of Giants”

Burn Notice “Fail Safe”

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GAC Late Shift “Mega Shark”

House

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by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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Daily Show Colbert E! News

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Game of Thrones Å

Taxicab Confessions

Shameless Å

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NBA Basketball: Thunder at Kings

Tom’s Wild GAC Collection

HBO

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Thursday Holiday Center Activities: 27 Green Square, Berlin. Toast and coffee 8 to 10 a.m.; Bingo 12:15-1 p.m.; card party 1-4 p.m. (Pitch & Whist); Jan 19, monthly luncheon at Waterwheel 11 a.m. FMI 7521413. Community Bible Church Free Meal: Doors open 4 p.m. for coffee and conversation, Dinner at 5 p.m., close up around 630. There is live music and complimentary Dunkin Donuts coffee for all. Anyone wishing to make a donation to this service can contact aprilmasiero@gmail.com Developmental Play-Group: FCESS, 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Contact person is Sheri Goyette at 603-6622331 or email sgoyette@northernhs.org. TOPS NH 0057 Gorham: Meet every Thursday, 5:30 p.m., meeting room of the Gorham Public Library on Railroad Street, Gorham. FMI Call Carolyn at 348-1416. Boy Scout Pack 207: meets every Thursday at 6:30 in the St. Michael’s School cafeteria. Berlin-Gorham White Mountain Rotary Club: Meets every Thursday 730 to 830 a.m., Town & Country Inn Shelburne. FMI email info@whitemtnrotary.org Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Mt. Jefferson LDG. #103 I.O.O.F.: meets second and fourth Thursdays of month, 7 p.m., 701 Presidential Highway, Jefferson. FMI 1-802-892-6684 or 723-0766. Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30pm. View On-line Catalog at https:// gorham.biblionix.com/. FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. AA Meeting: noon to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Berlin Knights of Columbus: Third and Fourth Degree meets on second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., St. Anne’s lower hall, Berlin. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. for members and guests from September to May. Shelburne Library Schedule: Thursday - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. FUSION: Youth Group invites all youth grades 6-12, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Games, music, and a good message to get you pumped for the rest of the week! Harvest Christian Fellowship, Willow St. in Berlin. FMIVicky at 348-2354. facbook.com/fusion603 Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous: 12 to 1 p.m., Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, corner of High and Main St., Berlin. Step Book Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin. Exercise Classes: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, 4 to 5 p.m. (FMI 752-2545) Pre-School Reading, Arts, Crafts Program: Errol Public Library, 10:30 a.m. To register, call Ann Bragg at 483-7720 or go to the library from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday through Saturday. F. O. E. Eagles 1464: Meets first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. The Salvation Army Thursday Afterschool Programs: 3 – 3:30, snack and homework help; 3:30 – 4 Timbrels; 4 – 4:30 Sacred Dance; 4:30 – 5 Singing Company; Dinner; and Boys Adventure Corps and Sunbeams. For more information please call 7521644. Dummer Library Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. (FMI 4490995, E-mail: dpl@ncia.net) Berlin and Coos County Historic Society Moffett House Museum: Open five days, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Can also be opened by appointment. Call 752-4590. Available are historical documents, school yearbooks, Berlin/ Gorham directories, annual city reports, city and county reports, Brown Bulletins, old books, artifacts and more. Serenity Steps Peer Support Center: 567 Main St. Berlin, Providing peer support services to local area residents challenged by emotional or mental difficulties. Open Monday through Wednesday 11-4; Thursday and Friday 11-7 p.m. FMI 752-8111.

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For Rent by Abigail Van Buren

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS FORCE WOMAN TO FEND FOR HERSELF

DEAR ABBY: I was recently diagnosed as gluten intolerant. My question is, when dining at a restaurant, while everyone else is eating the bread that is served, is it acceptable to discreetly take a few gluten-free crackers from my purse and snack on them so I’m not starving while waiting for dinner? My husband thought it was inappropriate, so I didn’t take them. I did ask the waiter if he had gluten-free bread or crackers, but he didn’t. I have many medical issues. I try to eat only what is healthy for me and thought providing my own crackers was a minor deal. What do you think, Abby? -- GLUTEN INTOLERANT IN FLORIDA DEAR G.I.: It’s good that you were diagnosed, because gluten intolerance can cause serious digestive issues. Your husband may have had a bad day when he criticized you, because I see nothing wrong with someone on a restricted diet taking emergency rations in case a restaurant can’t accommodate his or her special needs. Gluten intolerance has gone undiagnosed in many people, but in recent years food manufacturers have created many products that are safe for them to eat. Accommodating a customer who is gluten intolerant shouldn’t be an insurmountable problem if the restaurant is asked in advance. DEAR ABBY: I was standing in front of a restaurant with my mother-in-law and a group of relatives when she “felt up” my back and backside. We were facing the others when she put her hand around my back, first sideways and then all around until she got down to my rear end. It felt like she was searching for something, but the weather was warm and

my blouse was very thin, so I couldn’t have hidden anything. When she reached my behind, she pressed her thumb hard on my hipbone and rubbed in a circular motion. I feel extremely violated because her hand should not be anywhere near that region. My husband says I misinterpreted what she did, but he has no explanation. I think her behavior was incestuous! When she visits, she also insists on sleeping in the master bedroom. Am I overreacting? -- VIOLATED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DEAR “VIOLATED”: Unless your mother-in-law insists on sleeping between you and her son when she comes to visit, I do think you’re overreacting. What she did was give you a back rub. In most families, a gesture like that is one of affection. Lighten up! DEAR ABBY: I’m planning my son’s bar mitzvah, and my ex-husband hasn’t lifted a finger to help me. I received two small checks for his portion of the guests who will attend the reception. My question is, should I put his name on the invitation? Or do I just put my name on it since I’m the one hosting and putting the party together? I want to do the right thing, but I also want it made clear that I did the planning myself. -MITZVAH MAMA IN NEW YORK DEAR MITZVAH MAMA: Be benevolent. For the sake of your child, include your ex-husband’s name on the invitation. It isn’t necessary to omit it so that you can get the credit. All you need to do is confide in one “yenta” that your son’s father is a “schnorrer” and word will get around. Trust me.

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.

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

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

BERLIN- rooms for rent $87. week, includes all utilities (603)723-3042. BERLIN: 2 bdrm house on Cushing St. Heat included, 1st & sec required. $750/mo 617-771-5778. BERLIN: 4 rooms, one bedroom, heated, furnished/ unfurnished, garage, shed, yard, all appliances, $575/mo. 603-752-3084. BERLIN: One bdrm, York Street, $525/mo. heat, h/w included, first month, security deposit required, no pets/ smoking, (617)771-5778. BERLIN: one/ two bedroom, heat, h/w, storage, garage, 2nd. & 3rd. floor, 752-5034 or 387-4066.

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

Animals

Autos

For Rent

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

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

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

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter

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

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.

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

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

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

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

BERLIN large sunny 2 bdrm. apt. 2nd floor, large porch & shed, heat, h/w & appliances included. $650/mo plus sec. 207-571-4001. Avail. March 1st.

BERLIN, two bedroom, second floor, heat, h/w, off-street parking, w/d hook-up $600 no pets (603)723-3856.

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

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

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

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

BUYING JUNK CARS and trucks. Paying in cash. Honest pricing. No gimmicks. Kelley’s Towing (603)723-9216. BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

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

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

For Sale 52” projection TV floor model on wheels, works fine, but picture is dim. $200 (603)466-3826. AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.

CLIMATE controlled rental space, 1800 sq. ft. call 603-752-4360 for details.

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.

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

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

BERLIN: Small cozy apt with heat & h/w included. HUD approved. $125/week. Call 603-752-1600.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858

For Rent 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.

GORHAM, 2 bedroom, heat included, w/d hookup, no smoking/ pets. $650/mo. 466-3162. 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). GORHAM: 2 bedrooms, heat, h/w, off street parking, newly renovated, no pets, 723-6310. ROOMS, furnished, cable, laundry, wi-fi, parking included, $75/wk. 326-3286, 728-8486.

CLASSIC Wooden Motorola stereo phonic LP player with AM/FM radio from the 1950's still works, $100, 723-4032. COIN-OP washer, top-load, pro pane dryer, 12 yrs old, $200/pair; apt. size fridge, electric stove, microwave, futon, dresser w/ mirror, coffee and end table, glass top; liquor cabinet, computer desk; TV's, stands, FMI and prices, Gorham 915-1484. COOK Healthy with a Black & Decker Food/ Rice cooker w/ instruction booklet, hardly used, $15, 723-4032. CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. (603) 833-8278 TORO Snowthrower, 8HP, $200, call 752-1321, leave message and phone number for a return call.

USED SKI & SNOWBOARD packages, starting at $79.95. All sizes, used helmets $19.95 at Boarder Patrol (603)356-5885. 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. T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package! Please check our website for specific details on each position Diabetes RN - Full Time Diabetes RN/LPN/MA - Per Diem Med Surg RN - Full Time Nights. 3-5 years exp. Controller - Full Time Director of Information Services IT - Full Time Laboratory Med Tech - Per Diem. MT, MLT required Merriman House Unit Aid - Per Diem Surgical Services, Operating Room RN - Full Time + Call Primary Care RN - Full Time Surgical Services RN Director - Full Time A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org. Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860. Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121

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ing the outdoors and spending time with his granddaughter. Roger loved to ski, fish, and hunt. During the summer days he spent many hours at Lake Umbagog, sailing, riding his four wheelers, and clearing various trails. The family includes two children, Marianne Dinardo, and her husband Warren of Titusville, Fla., and Gregory Meserve and his wife Karen of Milan; three grandchildren, Amy Nye and her husband John of Hampden, Me., Vincent Dinardo of Winterport, Me., Sarah Meserve and her fiancée Derek Warren of Milan; three great-grandchildren, Tessa, Dylan, and Hannah Dinardo of Winterport, Me., and a brotherin-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Barbara Barbieri of Milan.

Certified Relocation Broker Relocating Employees for Bureau of Prisons

Roger O. Meserve

He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Meserve, and parents Orman and Rena Meserve. At his request, no funeral service will be held. A graveside service will be held in the Jackson Cemetery in Jackson later in the spring Memorial donations in his name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at www.alzfdn.org or New York Chesapeake Bay Retriever Rescue at www.nycbrrescue.org

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GHS slips to 7th in biggest Berlin Bantam game results giant slalom of the season –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SPORTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

FRANCONIA—In icy conditions in the biggest giant slalom of the season at the Canon ski area on Friday, the Gorham Middle High School boys’ ski team placed 7th overall, despite a stirling morning which had the team in third behind Lin-Wood and Plymouth. Senior Kyle Fortin, Gorham’s top finisher in the morning, placed 9th (68,91). In the abbreviated afternoon, Mark McGillicuddy led the way for Gorham, finishing 12th (34.15). The girls team was short-handed for the days’ events and could only compete for individual results, lacking the four competitors needed for a team score, said coach Sherrill Tracy. Tracy said that in the morning GS, Gorham senior Libby Ouellette briefly led the way for her young teammates, in 14th place after the first run, but ran into trouble and did not finish her second run. She came back to finish 17th in the afternoon race. 7th graders Natalie Harmon and Emily York were 29th (81.97 sec) and 43rd (91.06 sec), respectively, in the morning race. York finished 49th (48.64 sec) in the afternoon. Tracy said the team looks forward to having all four girls back for the last regular-season race next Friday. Tracy described the Franconia event as “the largest giant slalom of the season.” “Thirteen schools were represented, including teams from Division II, III, and IV, with fields of 75 girls and more than 100 boys in the contest,” she said. “The primary event of the day was a two-run, combined-time giant slalom. A second, one-run race in the afternoon completed the days’ competition. Conditions proved to be tough with the race venue reflecting the multiple rain and freeze cycles of this season, making it a true test of survival with very little margin for error on the technically-challenging course.” In the morning giant slalom, the Gorham boys’ team finished third with 345 points behind first place Lin-Wood (372 points) and runnerup Plymouth (369 points), in front of Division IV rivals Derryfield (342), Profile (337) and Hopkinton(323),

followed by Lebanon (314), Littleton (264), Woodsville (261), White Mt. Regional (259), Sunapee (254) and Trinity (232), Tracy said. On the podium in the morning race was Mike Sampson (Plymouth, 60.8 sec), Chris Hyland (Lin-Wood, 62.45 sec) and Elijah Gorton (Derryfield, 63.7 sec). Senior Kyle Fortin was Gorham’s top finisher with a 9th place (68.91 sec). Other Gorham counters included Mark McGillicuddy (15th, 71.51 sec), Kyle Lachance (17th, 71.99 sec) and Ryley White (18th, 72.43 sec). Also finishing for Gorham were Luke Kinney (36th, 80.00 sec), Ben Waddell (62nd, 95.20 sec) and Ryan Mayers (79th, 107.42 sec). Tracy said she was very pleased with how the team went after it in the big morning race. “Our skiers showed a lot of grit and determination in attacking the course. In the afternoon, after seeing many racers fail to negotiate the tough conditions, I think we probably got a little too cautious and tentative,” she said. In the abbreviated afternoon GS, the Gorham boys slipped to 7th (320.5 points) with Lin-Wood (371) and Plymouth (365) again finishing first and second. Sampson (Plymouth, 29.66 sec) and Hyland (Lin-Wood, 31.36 sec) repeated their individual first and second places with Alex Camerino (Derryfield, 31.44 sec) moving up to third. Mark McGillicuddy (34.16 sec) led the way for Gorham in the afternoon with a 12th place finish, followed by Tyler Sanschagrin (21st, 35.56 sec), Ryley White (26th, 36.12 sec) and Brady Fauteux (31st, 72.5 sec). Other Gorham finishers included Kyle Lachance (33rd, 36.74 sec), Kyle Fortin (37th, 37.48 sec), Luke Kinney (51st, 39.61 sec), Ben Waddell (69th, 46.42 sec) and Ryan Mayers (85th, 53.00 sec). The Gorham teams return to Cannon Friday for a day of slalom racing, the team’s final preparation before the state championships which are scheduled to be held the following week. The boys’ Division IV State Championships will be contested at Loon on Monday, February 13, and the girls’ Divison IV State Championships at Cannon on Wednesday, February 15.

Pioneers get past Berlin boys late BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

MANCHESTER--Trinity’s Joey Libby scored a pair of goals helping the Pioneers to a hard fought 4-1 victory over the Berlin Mountaineers in Manchester Saturday. Neither team scored in the first period. The game was extremely important in the standings for both teams. Trinity was coming into the contest as the 10th ranked team. In 2012, only 10 teams will be slated for tournament play and the Pioneers

were holding onto the final playoff spot. Berlin was in the 13th slot and needed to win. Trinity netted the only goal of the second period at the 9:35 mark. Libby got the goal getting help from line mate Kyle Valliere and a 1-0 lead. The Mountaineers top line tied the game just 4:51 into the third period. Sophomore sniper, Connor Jewett, netted his 15th goal of the year to deadlock the game 1-1. Fellow line mates and seniors Jeremy Rivard see PIONEERS page 19

BERLIN--On Saturday, January 14, the Bantams hosted the Manchester Flames at the Notre Dame Arena. The first period started off as a defensive battle with neither team generating much offense with only 6 shots on net coming from the home team. Trevor Labrecque got the Sabres on the board at the 9:50 mark in the second period with the assist coming from Trull and Ansaldi. The stingy defense and good goaltending kept the Flames scoreless throughout the second period to keep the home team with a 1-0 lead going into the third period of play. The Flames picked up the intensity in the third period especially on the offensive end, getting a total of 16 shots on goaltender Williams. At the 8:34 mark the Flames managed to get one past Williams to even things up 1-1. Berlin had several chances in the third with a late power play but couldn’t find the back of the net. The game finished all even 1-1. The Sabres managed to take one point in the contest. On Sunday, Jan. 15, a mere 24 hours later, the Berlin Bantams played host to another physical opponent the Breakers out of Maine. The two teams battled hard in the first period with a total of five penalties combined. The defense played

solid in the opening period and Berlin’s Mailhot managed seven saves to keep things scoreless after one. The second period began with some up and down action and nothing showed on the scoreboard until the 5:18 mark with Maine taking the 1-0. The penalty box was full during most of the second period with a total of six more penalties called on both teams. Maine took advantage of the man down to net another goal pulling ahead 2-0 over the Sabres. Not to be out done the Sabres also got a short handed goal with :13 seconds on the clock. Labrecque put the home team on the board pulling to within one, with the helper coming from Trull and Leborgne. At the 10:20 mark in the third Maine received a penalty for hooking. The Sabres knew they needed to cash in on this opportunity. Halfway into the penalty Vien netted the tying goal with Trull and Leborgne once again helping out on the goal. Berlin’s Williams stymied Maine the rest of the way with 16 saves in the third period. Both teams played shorthanded much of the third period with eight combined penalties. The game finished all tied at 2-2. Mailhot and Williams combined for a total of 30 saves and the whole team pitched in nicely on the penalty kill while shorthanded.

Lady Huskies get past Pittsburg BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

PTTSBURG--The Gorham girls’ basketball team limited Pittsburg to just four first half points and went on to defeat the Lady Panthers 33-19 in a girls’ Division IV basketball game in Pittsburg Friday. The Huskies used a strong first quarter to bolt to a 13-2 lead. Pittsburg’s Kirby Judd hit the first bucket of the game and then the Gorham girls went on the 13-0 run to close out the quarter. Senior center, Jaimie Bisson, netted seven points on a pair of hoops and three foul shots. Neither team did much offensively in the second quarter. By the time the horn sounded, the visiting Huskies led 16-4. Judd had the lone bucket for the home team and Jessica Stewart had the Huskie hoop. “We really played great defense in the first half,” said coach Pete Girouard. “The girls were really active and contested every shot. They communicated and did a superb job of boxing out, not allowing second shots. Allyssa, Jaimie, and Brooke were very active and dominated the rebounding.” The Huskies opened quickly in the third quarter and then appeared to tire by the quarter’s end. The Huskies out-scored Pittsburg 10-9 to lead 26-13 after three quarters of play. The Panthers got four different players with a hoop. Taylor Ormsbee had

a hoop and a foul shot to lead the home team players. The Huskies got four hoops from Bisson. The final quarter was very physical. Gorham held a 7-6 scoring advantage to make the ending result 33-19. Pittsburg had three hoops from three different players. Carlisle had Gorham’s two buckets. “We appeared tired in the second half,” stated Girouard. “We missed some shots in the paint and at the foul line. However, the overall effort was good and that’s what we are looking for. We have a big week on the road next week. We travel to Linwood on Wednesday and then to the always tough Profile on Friday. If we can continue to win on the road, it will position us better in the tournament.” For the game, Pittsburg hit nine shots from the floor and went 1-3 from the foul line. Ormsbee was the top point getter at seven markers. The Huskies converted 12 shots from the floor and were 9-20 from the foul line. Bisson led all scorers at 16 points. GHS 13 03 10 07--33 PHS 02 02 09 06--19 Huskies (33)-- Stewart 2-1-5, Kenison 1-1-3, McClure, Holmes 0-2-2, Gagne, Bisson 6-4-16, Nadeau 0-1-1, Carlisle 3-0-6. Panthers (19)-- Dewitt 2-0-4, Judd 2-0-4, Kelsea, Ormsbee 3-1-7, Purrington, Young 1-0-2, Nawojczyk 1-0-2.

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Berlin/Gorham Skaters defeat Exeter, 3-1 BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN--Berlin sophomore Emily Landry scored a goal and assisted on another, helping the Berlin/Gorham girls’ hockey team end a nine game losing streak and defeat Exeter 3-1 in Berlin Tuesday. Landry’s goal got the lady pucksters on the board at 5:35 of the first period. Carly Perreault had unleashed a shot from the point that just missed the far corner and made its way to the opposite point position. Senior captain, Kyanna Lefebvre, fired her shot back on the Exeter goal. Landry was in the perfect position and deflected Lefebvre’s shot over the shoulder of Exeter goal keeper Felicia Zecchini to give the locals a 1-0 lead. The goal was Landry’s first of the year. There was just 1:16 remaining in the first period, when the home team went up 2-0. After a short period of an offensive thrust in the Exeter zone, Landry got the puck back to the point and a wide open Perreault. The sophomore moved the puck to the center of the ice surface and then picked the low corner glove side to put the B/Gers up 2-0. The goal was set up by Melanie Morin and Landry and it was Perreault’s third of the season. The second period had the home team having to kill off a pair of Exeter power play chances. Mountie goal keeper Chelsey Caron was at her finest during the second penalty kill. Exeter sniper Katie Pope was moved from her defensive position to right wing and the Blue Hawks were able to find her

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out front of the B/G net all alone. Caron came out of her goal crease and flashed her right pad to make a huge save and keep the visitors off the score board. At 8:38 of the third period, the B/G pucksters got the insurance goal they were looking for. Some very nice passing found the puck on the stick of Megan Accardi. Accardi tucked her shot passed a sprawling Exeter goal tender to put the locals up 3-0. The goal was set up by line mates Morgan Ouellet and Rachel Thompson. The goal was Accardi’s third of the year. It appeared that the B/G team was going to be able to keep Exeter off the scoreboard. Unfortunately with just 25.4 second left to play, Blue Hawk Katie Pope put on a huge individual effort to get her team on the board, thus ruining Caron’s chance at a shut-out bid. Pope’s goal was set-up by team mates’ Brenna Shannon and Hannah Houston making the final 3-1. “We have been working hard the last few games at getting the girls to skate with the puck and have their heads up,” said a happy coach in Gary Boucher. “The forwards did a great job at trying to get the puck back to the point on several occasions today and it paid off for them.” The victory ended a nine game skid. The B/G team will travel to Hanover on Saturday for a 3 PM contest. B/G 2 0 1-3 EHS 0 0 1-1 Scoring: B/G- Perreault, Landry, Accardi, EHS- Pope, Saves: B/G Caron 15, EHS- Zechinni 19.

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Gorham police log

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Sunday, Jan. 15 3:11 p.m. A hit and run accident was reported in Wal-Mart parking lot. 3:37 p.m. Jay Pozzuto, 27, of Berlin, was issued a citation for non-inspection. Monday, Jan. 16 8 p.m. A minor accident was reported at Wal-Mart. A vehicle struck a carriage, which struck a second vehicle. No damage or injuries were reported. 8:26 p.m. Jonathan Wolfgram, 34, of Berlin, was issued a citation for speed. Wednesday, Jan. 18 6:49 p.m. Spencer Maurais, 17, of Gorham, was issued a citation for speed. Thursday, Jan. 19 10:50 a.m. Daniel Rogers, 63, of West Springfield, Mass., was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated. He was released on $1,000 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 28. 5:03 p.m. A rear-end collision on Gorham Hill Road was reported, involving a vehicle and a tractor trailer unit. No injuries were reported. Friday, Jan. 20 8:48 p.m. Police were called to a domestic dispute. Ian Dyal, 34, of Gorham, was arrested and charged with simple assault. He was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on March 27. Saturday, Jan. 21 2:32 p.m. A parked vehicle was reportedly struck at Wal-Mart. Minor damage and no injuries were reported. 6:57 p.m. A caller reported a possible violation of a domestic violence order. The suspect, David Fagan, 25, of Atkinson, was arrested by Salem Police on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 2:41 p.m. He was charged with violating a

protective order and was scheduled to be arraigned in First Circuit Court on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m., in Lancaster. Wednesday, Jan. 25 3:11 p.m. Police responded to a report of two head of cattle that had escaped a trailer transporting them in the area of Lancaster Road. One animal had broken its leg in the escape and the other ran down Lancaster Road toward town. The successful escapee led police and fire department members on a merry chase despite corralling itself in the former Gorham Brick and Block yard. The crafty bovine eluded capture for two hours before finally being loaded back onto its transport at 5:13 p.m. Gorham Police responded to 250 calls for service between Jan 26 and Feb. 2. Among them were: Thursday, Jan. 26 7:21 p.m. Kristy Weeks, 25, of Berlin, was issued a citation for speed. 8:27 p.m. An accident was reported on Route 16. A vehicle struck a moose. The moose could not be located and the vehicle was driven from the scene. No injuries were reported. Friday, Jan. 27 6:43 a.m. A vehicle went off the road on Glen Road in the unincorporated places. No injuries were reported. Sunday, Jan. 29 2:35 p.m. A snowmobile accident was reported on the trail off Bellevue Avenue. A single snowmobile rolled over, injuring the rider. The rider was transported to Androscoggin Valley Hospital for treatment. Monday, Jan. 30 12:28 p.m. Police received a report that high school kids were smoking in front of the Gorham Learning Center. The subjects turned out to be of legal age and were relocated to a more appropriate area.

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ing in the estimated local school tax rate of $10.87. Sums to be approved on the Warrant are as follows: $37000 for food service, dfown from $38,700 for the previous year; $120,000 for the operation of the Federal Entitlement Grant programs; and $5,000 for the Technology Capital Reserve Fund. Voters will also have a chance to approve or disapprove re-enrollment in the Authorized Regional Enrollment Agreement (AREA) with Berlin for Milan students to attend grade 7-12 in Berlin schools. This AREA agreement is for three years as opposed to the previous five year agreement and also allows

families to choose whether to go to Berlin or Groveton. Discussion during the hearing was extremely limited, as there were few members of the public in the audience. Plourde initiated the budget presentation, lauding the progress at the Milan Village School, which, acccording to Principal Dave Backler, had shown a 60 point improvement in reading and math since 2006, which, in the same interval, students in the state at large had only gained a 20 point average improvement. “It is a significant gain,” said Backler, who said that the goal of the school is to meet every student “where they are.” Backler said that the goal is to

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make sure every student is making gains every day and to keep their instruction relevant to their needs. He said the Milan Village School had organized “power teams,” small groups of teacher meeting weekly to improve their professional development. “We try not to do the one-shot professional development approach where you have a speaker come in for one day,” said Backler. “We just took the expertise in the building. Teachers research specific areas in education, reading, computer science tech, things that are core to the school, and have them (talk about that) with other staff so the school continues to grow.” He said that the Milan Village School is working with a professor at Dartmouth to encourage personal growth in the students. “When people understand why they are here, they become better students,” said Backler. Plourde pointed out that MVS has a preschool that is grant funded. “That is one of the reasons why we can see that the school has made such strides,” said Plourde. “The children come in, they learn basic stuff, so when they enter kindergarten, they know what to expect in school.” The Milan Village School at present has 106 students. Add in middle and high school students and the town has, at present, 203 students, MILAN from page one

$46,000 Election/Registry/Vital Statistics: $56,000 to $63,150. Property Assessment/Revaluation: $10,000 to $18,500. Legal Services: $5,000 to $15,000 Planning board: $3,500 to $4,000 Zoning Board: $3,500 to $4,500 Cemeteries: East—$8,300 to $8,000 and insurance—$7,000 to $8,000, all other cemetery lines being the same. Building Inspector: $2,000 to $3,000 Street Lighting: $6,000 to $6,200 Solid Waste/Recycling Collection: $97,150 to $99,100. Library Trustees: $12,833 to $18,326 Timber Management: $5,000 to $10,500 Capital Reserve Funds: M&D Ambulance—0 to $7,500. Other lines remained the same. Pozzuto also noted that revenues have fallen by about $35,000, so the budget cost decrease is, in effect, $55,000. Estimated Revenues and Credits in 2011 were $437,590 with the actual revenue being $465,569. Estimated 2012 is $404,884. Pozzuto said that the line for legal services is up, raised from $5,000 to $15,000 for the coming year, because “several residents are ignoring the zoning ordinances.” “The Board of Selectmen is the enforcement arm for the community,” he said. “We are hoping we won’t need (the extra dollars).” He said there has been a problem on some 12 properties,. “Eight or nine of those people were good citizens, but with two or three, we may have to go to court,” he said.

of whom 18 percent are special education students. Teacher and administrative salaries and benefi ts saw an increase of $11,836, Plourde said. “Teachers are geting a one percent increase across the board,” she said. “Our teachers go above and beyond. We don’t have a union in the school. The other piece is the high school alternative program, They are housed at the Community College.” Milan this year budgeted to pay 100 percent of the salary of the alternative high school teacher. Plourde said that health insurance has been capped at 4.5 percent or $11,402 “and dental has gone down.” She said retirement was up 8.3 percent and the employer portion has increased because the state is no longer contributing to retirement. There has been an increase in contracted services, said Plourde, but SAU service costs are down. The SAU staff has had no increase in salary. SAU Superintendent Paul Bousquet brought the group up to speed on consolidating area schools considerations. A committee has been formed with members from “every town in the valley.” The committee is looking at combining the SAUs and regionalization for the high and middle school, but leaving the elementary schools alone. Selectman Dick Lamontagne further elaborated: “The places he was talking about are junkyards and have mostly junk automobiles. We are having trouble where they have several. We have inventoried them, the whole bit. The lawyer has the inventories and we have to go from there on it,” he said. Pozzuto also noted that the timber management line is up from $5,000 to $10,500 because the committee approved at last year’s town meeting to explore the feasibility of a town forest for Milan had gotten a $5,500 grant. He said that sum is included in the $10,500 budgeted so that, in reality, the timber management line is what it was last year ($5,000) with the $5,500 grant included. One of the audience asked why there is a $6,000 jump for the library trustee line, the 2011 allocation having been $12,833 and the proposed appropriation being $18,326. Most of the cost is for cataloguing, said Pozzuto. Lamontagne noted further that last year the town accountant had discovered that the library trustees were saving a library fund from money appropriated for the library but not spent. According to Lamontagne, the accountant said that should not be done, so last year, the library trustee line was cut and the rainy day fund allocated for operating expenses. Therefore, this year, the library trustee line needed to be brought back to accommodate normal expenses. “When it comes down to it, the library budget is not very different from what it has been historically,” said Pozzuto. “Good call, Dick. That’s why you’re back.”

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NECAP from page one

as Substantially Below Proficient, Partially Proficient, Proficient, and Proficient with Distinction. Cascadden detailed some key grade level increases in reading, writing, and math scores in her report to the board. “This is phenomenal,” she said of the increases. She noted that all grades, except grade 4, improved in reading scores. Grade four stayed the same. Grades 3, 5, 6, and 8 all saw improvement in math proficiency and grade 5 and 11 made gains in writing. Among the most notable increases, she said were grade 3’s jump in both reading and math with 20 percent more proficient students this year. Grade 5 saw an increase of 10 percent in math and 16 percent in writing. Likewise, grades 6 and 8 also saw double-digit increases in the percentage of students testing as proficient in reading and math, while the high schoolers in grade 11 who were shown to be adept at reading and writing increased by 8 percent and 4 percent respectively. Berlin’s NECAP scores placed 69 percent of the district’s students in the proficient or above category for reading, 51 percent in that same classification for math, and 50 percent in writing. Overall, statewide, 79 percent of all New Hampshire public school students tested proficient or better in reading, 67 percent in math, and 54 percent in writing. In Berlin, the elementary schools led the way for the district with the third graders at Brown School achieving proficiency at a rate of 80 percent in reading and 64 percent in math. Hillside’s third through sixth graders weren’t far behind at 73 percent for reading, 63 percent proficient in math, and 65 percent (fifth grade only) in writing. Just 68 percent of Grade 7 and 8 at Berlin Junior High tested proficient in reading, with 49 percent proficient in gradelevel math and 48 percent (eighth grade only) adept in writing. Math testing continues to be the Achilles heel at

Berlin High School, where the 11th grade is the only class subjected to the NECAP testing. While gains brought the number of students proficient in reading and writing to 64 percent and 41 percent, respec-

tively, just 14 percent of the students made the cut for proficiency in math. No 11th graders achieved proficient with distinction status in either math or writing.

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to play. Trinity’s final goal came off the stick of veteran player Mike Beaudette. The unassisted empty netter came with just 30 seconds left on the clock, making the final score 4-1. “We will always be in games as long as we don’t take penalties,” said head coach Mike Poulin. “We had our chances right up until the very end of the game. Martin played very well for us tonight.” The loss left Berlin at 3-9 and they currently sit as the 13th seed with six games remaining on their schedule. BHS 0 0 1--1 THS 0 1 3-4 Scoring: THS- Libby 2, Beaudette, Sirious, BHS- Jewett, Saves: THS- Ryan Slatkey 27, BHS- Steve Martin 31.

and Ethan Dorval picked up the assists on the Jewett goal. The skating legs began to show and wear on the Mountaineers late in the third period. Berlin is very limited this year to just two lines and it caught up to them. Trinity’s Justin Sirious scored at 8:55 of the third period, from Mitch Meyers to put the home team up 2-1. Just three minutes later, the Pioneers got the insurance goal they were looking for on Libby’s second goal of the night. The important goal was assisted by Alex Bisciscio and Valliere for the two goal advantage at 3-1. Berlin was not going to go away without a fight. The Mounties pulled out all the stops including their goal tender with less than a minute

www.berlindailysun.com 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.

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TOWN OF RANDOLPH 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.

Paving the way to a healthier future BERLIN -- Personal Touch Home Health Services has announced that they are now offering the “Tele-Health Monitoring System.” Tele-Health is a way to help monitor your medical condition in addition to visits from your nurses and therapists. The system works through your telephone line. Important medical data such as a daily blood pressure, weight and oxygen levels go directly to your team of caregivers. Utilizing this service will alert your medical team to any complications that may be developing early on. This information will be received at the Personal Touch office and allow your nurse to call your doctor immediately with any results that are not within the normal range for you. This Tele-Health System works wonderfully for people who have congestive heart failure, hypertension and chronic pulmonary disease. We are excited to bring you a system that will promptly detect any complications, help to decrease the number of hospital and emergency room visits for you and assist to improve your quality of life. Winter can be a hard enough time to get out, and we can strive to make things easier. Personal Touch is a Home Health agency offering nurses, therapists, licensed nurses aides, PCSP’s and homemaking services. They offer primary nursing, which means the nurse that you meet on the first day, is the same nurse that you will have until you are discharged. There is a nurse available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your questions. For more information about the new Tele-health program or other services that we offer please call 1-877-715-3009 or 7523099. We are available in Coos County and Upper Grafton County.