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Former owner of Gorham mill part of group that submits highest bid for Isaacson Structural Steel BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – A group of three firms that specialize in acquiring and auctioning distressed industrial properties submitted the highest bid yesterday for the bankrupt Isaacson Structural Steel. One member of the group is Counsel RB Capital, the former owner of the Gorham Paper and Tissue mill. The other two firms involved are Myron Bowling Auctioneers and Hilco Industrials. Their bid was $2.4 million. Hilco Industrial, with offices in the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom, describes itself as a worldwide leader in machinery and equipment auctions. Based in Hamilton, Ohio, Myron Bowling is also an industrial auction firm. Counsel RB Capital focuses on identifying, acquiring and monetizing distressed and surplus capital assets. Yesterday, Jonathan Reich of RB Capital said it was too early to talk about plans for the steel fabrication business on Jericho Road. He said the group is still formulating what it wants to do with the Isaacson assets. He noted the purchase still has to be approved by the bank-

ruptcy court on March 8. Reich said he is familiar with the Berlin-Gorham area because of his company’s prior ownership of the Gorham mill. Counsel RB Capital purchased the former Fraser paper mill in Gorham in December 2010 and sold it the following May to Patriarchal Partners. Isaacson Bankruptcy Attorney William Gannon said there were three qualified bidders at yesterday’s auction. In addition to the group of high bidders, there was Koster Industries, of Boston and New York, a leading U.S. industrial auctioneer, appraiser, and liquidator. The third bidder was the Texas-based G.T. Sales, doing business as Investment Recovery Services, designated as a stalking horse bidder with a bid of $2 million. Isaacson has until today to file a motion for approval of the sale of its assets with parties given until March 6 to file objections to the sale. The closing would not take place until March 31 to allow Isaacson to complete any contracts in process. Held at the Manchester law offices of Nixon see ISAACSON page 6

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Two indicted in armed home invasion case BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

LANCASTER — Two men, believed to be involved in an armed home invasion on New Year’s Eve in Berlin, were indicted on charges stemming from the incident by a Coos Grand Jury last week. Jonathan Leite, 28, of Third Avenue, Berlin, and Nicholas Belanger, 24, of Wight Street, Berlin, were each charged for their suspected roles in the crime. Leite was indicted on two charges of attempted armed robbery, one count of burglary, a charge of first degree assault and two counts

of criminal restraint. He is accused of entering the Cheshire Street residence of Ashley Bacon on Dec. 31, while armed with a handgun and holding Bacon and David Mulinski at gunpoint preventing them from leaving. He is also alleged to have struck Donald Letourneau with the butt of the gun, while attempting to rob him and Mulinski. Belanger is charged with criminal liability for the conduct of another and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. He is accused of aiding Leite in the purchase of the gun and ammunition used to carry out the crime, as well as drivsee INVASION page 6

Should city continue home health nursing program? BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – The future of the city’s Home Health Nursing Program was raised at Monday’s city council work session. A new federal mandate, that will take effect Jan. 1, 2014, is projected to increase the current deficit in that operation. City Manager Patrick MacQueen stressed he was not seeking an immediate decision from the council. He said he wanted the council to think about the issue as it goes through the budget process over the next three months.

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MacQueen explained that currently all reporting and billing tasks performed by the visiting nurses are done manually. Under the new mandate, the city must convert to a comprehensive computerized system known as an Electronic Health Record. MacQueen said an EHR is an aggregate electronic record of an individual’s health-related information that is capable of being shared by different health care organizations. It can be accessed by medical personnel and physicians across the country. To meet the Jan. 1, 2014 deadline, MacQueen see NURSING page 6

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Orr indicted for holding up pedestrian BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

LANCASTER — A man apprehended at gun point on the street in Gorham last November has been indicted by a Coos Grand Jury. Shannon Orr, 29, of Exchange Street in Gorham faces two charges of attempted robbery for allegedly displaying a knife and attempting to rob a man on Main Street. He is also charged with acts prohibited for possession of the prescription drug Alprazolam when arrested. At the time of his arrest Orr told police they were interfering with his mission to commit murder. Police reported at that time, that Orr had to be stunned twice with a taser to prevent him from fleeing and resisting arrest. He was found to be in possession of a kitchen knife, a paring tool, kitchen shears, and prescription medication at the time of his arrest, according to official reports. Orr is suspected of having approached Philip Green, a traveler staying at the Royalty Inn at 2 p.m., on Nov. 20, on the sidewalk in front of the hotel and demanding that Green put down his phone and give him his money, while brandishing a knife. Orr has prior burglary convictions. During his bail hearing on Nov. 21, Orr told the court that he did not recall the incidents of the previous day and he was held on $20,000 cash bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Coos Superior Court on March 9, at 9 a.m.

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(NY Times) — Whether it be uptalk (pronouncing statements as if they were questions? Like this?), creating slang words or the incessant use of “like” as a conversation filler, vocal trends associated with young women are often seen as markers of immaturity or even stupidity. But linguists — many of whom once promoted theories consistent with that attitude — now say such thinking is outmoded. Girls and women in their teens and 20s deserve credit for pioneering vocal trends and popular slang, they say, adding that young women use these embellishments in much more sophisticated ways than people tend to realize. “A lot of these really flamboyant things you hear are cute, and girls are supposed to be cute,” said Penny Eckert, a professor of linguistics at Stanford University. “But they’re not just using them because they’re girls. They’re using them to achieve some kind of interactional and stylistic end.” The latest linguistic curiosity to emerge from the petri dish of girl culture gained a burst of public recognition in December, when researchers from Long Island University published a paper about it in The Journal of Voice.

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Syria moves forces around besieged area in Homs

BEIRUT, Lebanon (NY Times)— The Syrian military tightened its deadly vise on a besieged neighborhood of Homs on Wednesday, pounding the area from four sides with mortar and rocket fire, moving new tanks into the vicinity, and raising fears of possible preparations for a ground assault, activists in the city said. Communication with those in

the Baba Amr neighborhood, the epicenter of a government bombardment that has lasted more than three weeks, was severed for several hours, and there were conflicting reports throughout the day over whether the longexpected assault on the area had already begun. But a few activists in the city reported that there was no invasion.

Federal Reserve chairman sees modest growth

WASHINGTON (NY Times) — The Federal Reserve chairman, Ben S. Bernanke, said on Wednesday that the Fed retained its modest expectations for the American economy this year, despite some evidence of stronger growth. Bernanke told the House Committee on Financial Services, that the recent rise in oil prices had not affected the Fed’s view that the economy would expand from 2.2 to 2.7 percent this year, about the same rate as during the second half of last year. He acknowledged that higher oil prices were “likely to push up inflation temporarily while reducing consumers’ purchasing power.” But the Fed expects the overall pace of increases in prices and wages to remain “subdued,” Bernanke said. Some economists see evidence that the pace of growth is increasing. The Bureau of Economic Analysis said Wednesday morning that the economy expanded at an annual rate of 3 percent during the last three months of 2011, somewhat higher than its initial estimate of 2.8 percent.

Fear of a final assault had been reinforced by the sudden disappearance of checkpoints around the city. But activists later speculated that the checkpoints might have been moved as a precaution when the tanks moved in closer and intensified their fire, said Omar Idlib, a Lebanon-based activist with the Local Coordinating Committees, an opposition group.

North Korea agrees to curb nuclear work

WASHINGTON (NY Times) — North Korea announced on Wednesday that it would suspend nuclear weapons tests and uranium enrichment and allow international inspectors to monitor activities at its main nuclear complex, a step that raised the possibility of ending a diplomatic impasse that has allowed the country’s nuclear program to continue with no international oversight for years. Although the Obama administration called the steps “important, if limited,” they nonetheless signaled that the country’s new leader, Kim Jongun, is at least willing to engage with the United

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Mountain Meisters at Cranmore enters week 7

Joe Voci shreds the Mountain Meister course for the Horsefeather’s team Wednesday at Cranmore. Racers that made it to week 7 enjoyed a fast straight course and talk in the race shack fleshed out the fact that the last Meister race day on a leap year day was in 1984 when the course was still on the South Slope. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

Technology helps locate missing girls

MERRIMACK — Technology is being credited with helping to find two girls reported missing Tuesday in Merrimack. The two 7-year-old friends were playing in some woods behind a home on Baboosic Lake Road when one of their fathers noticed they were nowhere in sight. “We were incredibly, incredibly nervous,” said Kevin Cotreau, father of one of the girls. “I hollered out for them, and they didn’t answer.” Cotreau said he could see them going in and out of the woods, but then when they

didn’t show up after about 10 minutes, he did a quick check of the woods and failed to find them. He then called police. “There was maybe one-10th of 1 percent chance that they had been abducted, and if they happened to be in somebody’s car or house, you’ve got more than just one body knocking on doors,” he said. Merrimack Police Chief Mark Doyle said searchers were concerned because it was starting to get a little bit cooler and nightfall was coming. Police called the Center for Missing

and Exploited Children, which activated a Nixle alert, which sends out email and text messages to those who have signed up for the service. Doyle said it didn’t take long to get results. “We immediately started to get some phone calls back into our communication center advising that those children were seen in a neighborhood adjacent to the neighborhood in which they were last seen,” Doyle said. The girls were located safe shortly

after the alert was sent. Doyle said this was an example of how technology can make a difference. “It really exponentially increases our police force by a magnitude of thousands, from that many folks that have that information and give us the information that we’re looking for,” he said. Manchester and Londonderry, in addition to Merrimack, are among the New Hampshire communities that use Nixle alerts. —Courtesy of WMUR

What was the bright flash in the sky Tuesday night? MANCHESTER — It was reddish-orange and only appeared in the sky for a moment or two, but it has a lot of people in the area asking questions. Several people in New Hampshire reported seeing a bright object in the sky about 10 p.m. Tuesday. Witnesses said it was a colored, glowing ball that was bright for few seconds and then vanished. Melanie Wilson, of Concord, said she was driving home from work on Airport Road when she saw the object above her car. She said the thought it was

going to land on the highway, and she slowed down. But in a flash, it was gone. “It was scary and neat,” Wilson said. Sue Morel said she was stopped at a light in Hollis when she saw the bright, glowing ball. She said she had no idea what it was and watched it for only a second before it disappeared above the tree line. Tiffany Nardino of the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center said the explanation is pretty simple. She said it was most likely a fireball, a bright meteor that burned

up in the atmosphere. She said it was probably a piece of rock about the size of a quarter, something that is not very commonly visible. Nardino said a fireball is like any other meteor except it is generally larger and makes a colored glow when it vanishes. She said there are usually only one or two in this part of the country each year. —Courtesy of WMUR

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We appreciated your care and compassion To the editor: We would just like to take an opportunity to recognize the staff at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital for everything that was done for our mother, Lois Demers, while she was a patient there. One never comes to realize the work these people do until the time comes when you need them the most. Special thanks go out to Louis Poulin, Lorraine Dumoulin, Dr. “K”, Dr. McDowell, and Dr. Vedi as

well as the entire staff on the fourth floor, whose names we may have forgotten, who helped us care for our mother. Your professionalism and level of care for your patients are second to none. Most of all, your compassion for family members will be the things we remember the most. Thank you so much for seeing us through a very trying time. Ronald Demers Claudette Frechette Berlin NH

Try to be more tolerant of others please To the editor: I’m writing in response to two letters from the February 28, 2012 edition of the “Berlin Daily Sun”. One from an H. Raymond Losier, and the other from a Paul Martineau both regarding abortion. I would first like to point out that as I am also opposed the subject to some extent, it becoming a law has nothing to do with God and Christianity. If it ever becomes a law, it will be because the Constitution says that murder is illegal, not because the “Bible” says that murder is wrong. There is such a thing as the separation of church and state, and it’s something that makes this country wonderful. We are all entitled to our opinions, and our religious freedom. That being said, in Mr. Losier’s letter he

said the following: “Some of you have even gone so far as to excommunicate yourselves to make sure that women have the right too chose.” My question to you is why would anyone subject themselves to a religion that did not allow them to make decisions for themselves? But I digress, my real point to this is that I found both of these letters to be not only offensive, but also poorly written and in bad taste. If we still can’t look past our religious differences, even in this day in age, then we are completely done evolving as a society and a government. It may not hurt the two of you to try to be more tolerant, considering you insist that people be tolerant of you. Katie Hinds Gorham

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Once upon a Berlin Time

1920 III

Hello fellow Berlinites. Commencement exercises for the BHS class of 1920, ninety two years ago, took place on June 17, and 18. The class day was held on the grounds of the second BHS on Hillside Avenue during Thursday afternoon and a banquet was held at the Mount Madison House in Gorham in the evening. This was the same school that became outdated during this year. On Friday afternoon June 18, the Albert Theater was crowded to capacity with relatives and friends of the graduates and diplomas were presented to the graduating students by Mr. John Houlihan, who was the chairman of the board of education. During the end of June 1920, the city received delivery of its new combination chemical and hose auto truck, which they had purchased from the Toohey Automobile Company of this city. The truck was a forty-five horsepower Paige one and one half ton chassis upon which was mounted hose carts, chemical tanks and equipment made by the American Lafrance Fire Engine Company. Usually, fire apparatus of this nature was mounted on a three quarter ton chassis or light touring car chassis, but on account of the steep hills in Berlin, the committee appointed by the city council to purchase this fire apparatus, recommended that it be mounted on a ton and one half power plant. This equipment was the biggest that had ever been built by the American Lafrance Company and Berlin had the distinction of having the largest and most powerful combination hose and chemical auto truck in the country at this time. In July, not long after a great military funeral was given to 26 year old Simmons Erickson, who John Houlihan I wrote about last week, a Milan man lost his life because of runaway horses. Charles H. Doliff, 68 years of age, whose address was listed as High Street, Milan, Corner, was killed at the head of Exchange Street, when the team he was driving ran away and he was hurled into the road.

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Mr. Doliff was a teamster involved in hauling coal ashes from cars in the Grand Trunk yard to the Bartlett School yard for filling purposes. His horses became unmanageable after a large white umbrella on the driver’s seat scared them. While the horses were running, the wagon grazed the corner of the freight shed, overturned the wagon and threw Doliff to the ground. Doctor Pulsifer, who was on the scene immediately, pronounced the man dead and called for a coroner. If one were to dig around the grounds of Berlin’s old schools, they would find that the fill was mostly coal ashes, which makes for very fertile land. Just ask the custodians who have to mow the lawns during the spring and summer seasons. During the end of July 1920, ground was broken for a new memorial park in Berlin. It had been proposed during the teens, with a committee being appointed to over see the project. The site of this park was close to the Grand Trunk station (Tri County Cap 2012) next to Exchange Street. The property was leased from the railroad for this purpose. When completed, this park was to be one of the most striking improvements made so far in this city. The paper said that it would beautify one of the approaches to Berlin, besides greatly enhancing the property value in its vicinity. To accomplish this project, several buildings that were adjacent had to be moved. These buildings were owned by Simon Stahl & Son and the old Demers estate on Union Street. Along with this, a blacksmith shop on see 1920 III page 5

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All of us want what’s best for the town of Gorham To the editor: My name is Tad Michaud and I am running for the seat of selectman for the town of Gorham, which is the reason I must respond to a letter sent by PJ Cyr, chief of police, which you published on February 8. In the letter you published, submitted by PJ Cyr, there were numerous derogatory statements made against me. I do not wish to address his negative statements, but rather, I want to shed light on his position. As he mentioned in the article, I was in my legal right to display campaign signs in front of the Gorham Town Hall announcing my candidacy for selectman. These signs were placed there because of the scheduled Healthy Heart Screening, to inform residents of my desire to run for selectman with a platform for change. When I am elected to selectman, the change I ran on, may affect his “supreme” reign as police chief and that was his motivation to write such a distasteful article. 1920 III from page 4

the same street was also moved. In the rear of the park, a new street was cut through and run from Union Street to Exchange Street. I do not believe that this street ever had a name. Remember that Pleasant Street hadn’t reached this area yet, but was being considered to come up to Exchange Street in the process. Once this lot was completed, the World War I monument was put on it and I believe its original name was “Depot Park”. I do not know if there is any official name for it today, but I could be wrong. The year 1920 also brought many improvements to the streets of Berlin. Never before in the eleven year regime of Commissioner Fernald of the Public Works Department, had there been so many permanent improvements created in the process of construction as during the summer of 1920. In fact, since Berlin became a city in 1897, it was difficult to pick out any year that the amount of work done to improve the condition of the public highways had been greater than this fiscal year. According to Fernald, it was very probable that before the end of 1920, the road from the Gorham line to Green Square, a job of four years, would be completed. On the stretch of road from Glen Junction crossing (near today’s tennis courts) to the “Square”, the city was putting in a fine bituminous concrete road with a cement sidewalk on either side. This vastly improved the entrance to Berlin, which went by the newly built Northern Garage (Aubuchon). It also added indirectly to the many local enterprises, as it meant a much more favorable opportunity to reach the heart of Berlin. They must have known that our wonder-

Your own investigation verified that on the day of the Healthy Heart Screening, there were no complaints about my vehicles with the campaign signs. I have always been a law abiding citizen and committed to the success of the town of Gorham. My goals as selectman will be to control expenses, work with the citizens and the business community to increase revenues while holding the tax base. I plan to work hard to point the town of Gorham in the direction for growth, control spending and hold the line on property taxes. My family has strongroots in this community and all of us want nothing but the best for the town of Gorham, now and in the future. Thank you for allowing me to write a response to the negative statements written against me. Hopefully you will understand his motivation. Tad Michaud Gorham ful Sylvia Poulin of today would check on it in future years and make sure the Main Street would still attract people. Work was nearly finished on the state road from the Gorham line to the Cross Machine shop and with this, a sidewalk was put on the westerly side to the town line. Both of these roads would be linked by the end of the year and this would make a fine stretch from Berlin to Gorham. Exchange Street was also paved from Green Square to the Depot and with the park being finished; this corner of Berlin would become a show place. The department was also in the process of replacing old tar sidewalks with ones made of cement, but the backstreets needed more time for their improvements. They were all dirt at this time. The growing East Side of this city was also getting its first paved road that ran from Burgess Street to the Boston and Maine tracks. As one could see, the city of Berlin was slowly making headway in fixing up its streets and sidewalks in the year 1920. It was also noted that Berlin’s busiest street with cars, horses and wagons, along with trolleys, all going both ways was Main Street. It was in poor condition because of all this traffic and little could be done except to fill up and patch the worst spots. Our rapidly growing city needed some tender love and care back then and the city fathers knew this. As always, I am sure that money was a huge factor in making these decisions and improvements. Questions or comments email 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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said the city would have to budget for it in the coming fiscal 2013 budget to allow time to acquire the equipment and software, install the system, and train staff. MacQueen said city staff earlier this year heard presentations from three vendors about different EHR software systems. Based on the presentations, he said the capital cost to purchase the hardware, training testing, and customer support would be in the $70,000 to $100,000 range. MacQueen said the city has sufficient money in a trust fund left by a former patient of the program to cover the cost of the hardware. But software fees for the system would cost the city about $41,000 annually. The new system would reduce staff time required for administrative paperwork but not enough to offset the software costs. MacQueen estimated the city would save about $24,000 a year in staff time. “It is our belief that while we would be more efficient, we will not likely be able to make up the cost difference in a consistent way,” he wrote in a memo to the council. On top of the added cost, MacQueen pointed out that Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements are continually going down and that trend is likely to continue. Revenue figures for the visiting nurse program show it generated a profit for the city through 2008. But since then it has run in the red, losing $21,914 in 2009, $43,9086 in 2010, and $6,801 last year. Currently, the program is $58,962 in the red as of November. MacQueen stressed that the city’s nurses do a marvelous job and the fiscal problems are not a reflection on the staff. He said the problems stem from increasing regulations, mandated

electronic record keeping, and downshifting of cost from the federal and state governments to the city. The city manager outlined the options for the council to consider – 1) continue the program and bear the costs of upgrading while attempting to minimize losses, 2) continue the program as is and seek a waiver from the new EHR system, 3) eliminate the visiting nurses program, and 4) eliminate the visiting nurses program but retain two part-time positions to run traditional public health programs like flu shots, blood pressure clinics, cholesterol testing, foot clinics, and answering general health questions. MacQueen said he does not think the city would be successful in obtaining a waiver but included it as an option. He also pointed out are two other visiting nurses programs in the city – one run by Androscoggin Valley Hospital and one run by a private company. Andre Caron, who serves as the city’s IT expert, said the city is continuing to seek out other options and vendors. He said the city would like to hear from constituents about the issue. Health Department Director Angela Martin-Giroux said the visiting nurses program performs some services that the city does not receive reimbursements. Mayor Paul Grenier noted he has been a long supporter of the city’s home health program. But as a county commissioner, he said he has seen the reduction in Medicaid payments to the county’s nursing homes. With the AVH providing the same service, Grenier said it may be time for the city to end its visiting nurses program. “It makes me sad to say maybe our time has come,” he said. Grenier urged anyone with an alternative proposal to contact the city.

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Former owner of Gorham mill part of group that submits highest bid for Isaacson Structural Steel MANCHESTER -- A Berlin Kiwanis scholarship fundraiser will be held in Manchester on Friday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. at Fratello’s Restaurant, 155 Dow St. Manchester. This unique event will bring together former residents of Berlin who have a shared connection and fondness for the city and want to give something back to the community. The idea is to meet others who are originally from Berlin, share a meal, and “pay it forward” by helping current Berlin students further their education. This event will raise funds for Berlin Kiwanis Club annual scholarship. The event will feature a key- note address by Dennis “Red” Gendron, assistant coach, men’s hockey, Yale University. Gendron, a Berlin native, a three-time hockey captain and 1979 graduate of New England College (Henniker, N.H.), spent the last 21 years coaching the sport. He began as an assistant coach at Berlin High School where he also taught history and economics from 1979-1981. He has since coached at the University of Maine, UMass, and for USA Hockey. He spent 11 seasons with the New Jersey Devils’ organization as a scout and assistant coach, including Stanley Cup Championships in 1995, 2000 and 2003. Part of his duty with the Devils included serving as head coach of the AHL affiliate in Albany for the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons.

Gendron and his wife, Janet, have two daughters, Katelyn and Allison. The evening will also include a performance by LogJam. Bred and spread in the Great North Woods, the duo LogJam, cut their teeth to the Berlin Rock Scene like a BMS band saw to pine. Weaving their way through the stages of the White Mountain Chalet, the Joliette Snowshoe Club, the Sanborn, Dubriel’s, and countless BHS dances, the boys were always front and center to hear the sounds of Berlin NH. Now they take stage, to give back a little of what they have received. The Kiwanis Club of Berlin NH is a service organization of caring men and women from all walks of life. Their objective is to bring aid to children in need. The majority of their efforts benefit children in the communities of Berlin, Gorham and Milan. The organization serves by doing hands-on projects in the communities, by sponsoring K-Kids, Key Club and sponsoring fund raising activities, which provide monetary support for children’s programs and through personal involvement in the giving of their time and skills. The admission is $40 per person minimum donation for dinner. There will be a csh bar. For more information contact Rachelle Beaudoin 603-391-2145 or rachelle.beaudoin@ gmail.com.

FCCLA says no to texting and driving BERLIN -- On February 16, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members Katelyn Edwards and Veronica Mitchell hosted two assemblies on “Texting and Driving”. Throughout the day volunteers dressed up with clothing that indicated if they were injured or deceased. The injured or deceased students represented the people that die

or are injured each year as a result of texting while driving. Using videos and visuals, facts were stated which opened the eyes of many students and teachers. After a recent survey taken by 184 people, on February 17, studies showed 68 students have their license, and 47 of the students admitted to texting while see FCCLA page 9

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the 105 employees would be laid off at the end of their shifts yesterday. State officials met with employees last week to describe benefits and services available to them. Last month, Presby Steel purchased the Isaacson Steel warehouse business located at the city’s industrial park. After a short shut-down to change over to the new owner, the company is up and running.

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Jan. 20, on two counts of witness tampering. He is accused of making jailhouse phone calls to Belanger, in order to convince him to recant his statements and not speak to police. Leite remains in West Stewartstown, jailed in lieu of $75,000 cash bail. Belanger is free on $2,000 cash and $8,000 personal recognizance bail. Both men are scheduled to be arraigned in Coos Superior Court on March 9, at 9 a.m.

Peabody, the auction took about an hour according to Gannon. Isaacson President and CEO Arnie Hanson was present. Gannon said Hanson fought hard to save the jobs at the company. “I’ve never seen anybody who wanted nothing for himself but everything possible for his employees,” said Gannon. On Tuesday, Hanson said most of ing Leite to and from the store and Bacon’s residence. According to a police affidavit, Leite had forced his way in to the Bacon home, demanded money from those inside and assaulted Letourneau. Letourneau fought back and during a struggle, Leite’s gun discharged twice. No one was injured by the gunfire. Additional charges were brought against Leite in January relating to this case. Leite was indicted on

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Grand Jury kept busy with We Took to the Woods’ burglary, forgery and more discussion at WMCC BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

LANCASTER — The February seating of the Coos Grand Jury was packed with numerous allegations of assault, drug possession and burglary among other crimes. Reginal Moser, 29, of Second Avenue in Berlin, was indicted on three felony charges by the Coos Grand Jury at their Feb. 24 session in Lancaster. Moser is accused of failing to report to law enforcement as required as a sexual offender. He is also charged with two counts of acts prohibited for allegedly being in possession hallucinogenic mushrooms and more than one ounce but less than five pounds of marijuana, with the intent to distribute it. Devin Buckley, 19, of School Street in Berlin, is accused of breaking into two city buildings and stealing computers. Buckley was indicted on two counts of burglary and two counts of receiving stolen property. He is alleged to have entered the Enriched Learning Center on Exchange Street and the Berlin Water Works on Willow Street last summer and taking a computer from each. Both computers were valued at more than $1,500. Henry Woods, 28, of Mt. Forist Street in Berlin, is accused of assaulting, threatening, and robbing another man in the city on Dec. 16. Woods was indicted on charges of robbery, second degree assault, criminal threatening and misdemeanor criminal mischief. He is alleged to have beaten Nicholas Belanger, causing facial fractures that required surgery. He is also accused of burning Belanger between the eyes with a cigarette. The assault was part of the robbery, in which he allegedly stole Belanger’s jacket, sweatshirt, smart phone and $150 in cash. Woods is also accused of breaking Belanger’s car window and threatening to kill him. Ruben Landeros, 18, of School Street in Berlin, was indicted on two counts of possession of a controlled drug with the intent to distribute. Landeros is accused of being in possession of more than an ounce of marijuana on Dec. 20, in Berlin. David Richardson, 38, of Glen Avenue in Berlin, was indicted on a single charge of burglary. He is accused of entering the Goebel Street residence owned by Joseph Dimauro on Aug. 10, with the purpose of committing theft. Eric Gilbert, 34, of Cascade Flats in Gorham, was indicted on a charge of possession of a controlled drug. He is accused of illegally being in possession of the prescription drug oxycodone. Kevin Mullaney, 24, of Route 114 in West Stewartstown, was indicted on charges of forgery, receiving stolen property and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Mullaney is accused of forging a check belonging to Louisia

Cass last October. He is also alleged to have been in possession of a stolen handgun in December, after he had been convicted of a felony (theft) in 2008. Matthew Enman, 22, of Laurel Street in Whitefield, faces two charges of endangering the welfare of a child. He is accused of soliciting two youths, under the age of 16, to engage in sexual activity with each other. The incident is alleged to have taken place in Lancaster on Nov. 8. Kyle Rogers, 18, of Diamond Pond Road in Colebrook, is accused of causing serious bodily injury to Justin Lesperance on Jan. 10 in Colebrook. Rogers was indicted on a charge of second degree assault for allegedly breaking Lesperance’s jaw by punching him in the face. Ryan Collins, 27, of Wesson Road in Lancaster, was indicted on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking. He is alleged to have taken a 2010 Kubota RTV belonging to Alan Marshall, on April 24 in Jefferson. The vehicle is valued at more than $1,500. Corey Hudon, 22, of Turnpike Road in Jefferson, also faces charges relating to the alleged burglary at the Marshall home in April. Hudon was indicted on a charge of burglary, a charge of theft, and two counts of receiving stolen property. He is accused of stealing a snowmobile and related gear belonging to Marshall. Additionally, Hudon is accused of burglarizing three homes on Turnpike Road in Jefferson last May. Hudon was indicted on three counts of burglary for allegedly entering the homes of Todd Stout, Michael Stout, and Pierre Couture, with the purpose of theft. Jeffrey Olsen, 32, of Depot Street in Lancaster, was indicted on a two counts of acts prohibited. He is accused of illegally being in possession of the prescription drugs Percocet and morphine at the Lancaster Fairgrounds on Sept. 2. William Grondin, 59, of Promenade Street in Gorham, is accused of driving on Promenade Street on Oct. 20. He was indicted on a charge of driving after being certified as an habitual offender. Michael Barton, 41, of Pine Street in Whitefield, is accused of running away from Dalton police on Nov. 12, as he was being arrested for driving as an habitual offender. Barton was indicted on a charge of escape, and a charge of driving after being certified as an habitual offender. Nicole Guinard, 28, of Main Street in Northumberland, was indicted on a count of driving after being certified as an habitual offender. She is accused of driving on Lancaster Road on Oct. 28. Arraignments for Hudon and Collins are scheduled for March 2 at 10:30 a.m. All other cases will be arraigned on March 9, at 9 a.m.

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BERLIN -- Due to a weather cancellation, White Mountains Community College Fortier Library and the Berlin Public Library have rescheduled Suzanne Brown’s discussion of Louise Dickinson Rich’s “We Took to the Woods” to Monday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at the WMCC Library. The discussion is part of the “Forests and Mountains: Living and Working in the North Country” series which is funded in part by the New Hampshire Humanities Council and the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation – North Country Region. Marcia Schmidt Blaine will come to the college on Wednesday, March

28, at 7 p.m. to give her talk, “Saving the Mountains: NH and the Creation of the National Forests.” On April 25,Craig Doherty will lead a discussion of Robert E. Pike’s “Spiked Boots: From New England’s North Country”, “True Stories of Yesteryear”, “hen Men Were Rugged and Rivers Wild” The final session of the series will be on Wednesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. when Maggie Stier will give her talk “The Old Man of the Mountains: Substance and Symbol.” For more information, contact the Berlin Public Library at 752-5210 or the WMCC Fortier Library at 752-1113 x 3086.

NAMI to present speaker at meeting BERLIN -- NAMI will host a guest speaker on March 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crossroads, on the corner of School and Willard Streets. Nicholas Hudson-Swogger, LCMHC is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who works for Northern Human Services. He is currently enrolled in the Eating Disorder Institute at Plymouth State University. As part of the National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Hud-

son-Swogger will give a presentation titled “Understanding Eating Disorders; a guide to prevention, treatment and recovery for family and caregivers.” Family members are encouraged to bring questions. Nick will be available to ask questions towards the end of the program. This educational meeting is open to the public. If you have any questions, please call Robin Blanchette at 752-1005.

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Liz Jackson of SAALT named semifinalist for 2012 award BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM—Liz Jackson, chef and co-owner of Libby’s Bistro and SAALT Pub on Main Street in Gorham, is one of 20 semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef in the Northeast. Finalists will be named March 17, and the award presented to the winner in New York City on May 7. The semifinalist award comes as a complete surprise to Jackson, who is familiar with the awards but never thought in a million years her name would be on the list. “I heard about it through an email from a friend sending congratulations to me for the award,” Jackson said in a recent interview. She would like to downplay the event. “I just want to cook good food for people,” she says. “I didn’t go looking for this.” She has no idea who could have nominated her although it could have been any number of her many, many happy customers. Anyone can suggest a chef or restaurant via the foundation’s Web site, jamesbeard.org, during an open call in the fall. Whatever the source of her nomination, the so-called JBF Awards, established in 1990, are notable national recognition. Back in Nov., 2000, Time Magazine writer Andrea Dorfman called them “the culinary world’s equivalent of an Oscar” and ever since, the awards have been referred to as “The Oscars of the Food World.” Past Northeast Chef award winners include chefs such as James McClelland, of L’Espalier, in Boston, and Rob Evans, of Hugo’s, in Portland, Maine. According to the JBF Awards information in Wikipedia, “the awards

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(which include many categories from restaurateurs to food journalists, cookbook authors, restaurant designers and architects as well as chefs from 10 different regions in the U.S.) are voted on by more than 600 culinary professionals. Recipients receive a bronze medallion etched with the image of the late James Beard and a certificate from the Foundation—and national recognition for their outstanding work. Residents and visitors to the Gorham area already are familiar with Liz’ amazing cuisine. She is the chef at Libby’s Bistro (founded in 1997 by Liz and her husband, Steve) and SAALT Pub, both on Main Street in Gorham in a handsome old building that used to be a bank and lawyers’ offices. Liz interest in cooking seems practically to be genetic. According to a Sun article by Barbara Tetreault, Liz’ maternal grandmother started Welsh’s Restaurant in Gorham and her paternal grandmother Micucci “distributed Italian food from her home in Cascade.” “I grew up with all that,” Liz says. After college, Liz’ and her husband moved to North Conway where Liz cooked in restaurants, started catering, and enrolled in the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. She was then invited to work as kitchen assistant with Julia Child for two summers as part of the production crew for Child’s television shows. “She was an incredible role model for me,” Jackson says. But it was always Liz’ goal to open her own restaurant, which she and Steve accomplished in 1997, opening Libby’s Bistro, to the delight of area residents and visitors. Liz emphasizes that she hasn’t done

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“I’ve been surrounded by amazing people: my husband, and the staff. I didn’t do this all by myself,” she repeats with great emphasis. At the moment, Libby’s Bistro is closed while undergoing renovations and updates to the menu. Coming soon: a grand re-opening and celebration of 15 years in business. Meanwhile, SAALT Pub, downstairs, is still open and serving everyone’s favorites. SAALT is open Wed. through Sat. at 4:30 p.m. for drinks and 5-9 p.m. for food. The pub closes at 10:30 p.m. On Sundays,

the pub opens at 4:30 p.m. for drinks and serves food from 5-8 p.m. with an 8:30 p.m. closing. Liz also has a line of products for sale at Market Place 101 in Gorham year round and, in the summer, at the local farmer’s market, too. She creates a line of soups, spreads, breads, cookies, and sauces for take home meals. She uses locally sourced products in her menu and has for years because of the high quality local ingredients, most notably meats from Middle Intervale

Farm, which uses sustainable farming practices.

Bissons’ Sugar House invests in new equipment BERLIN -- As Bisson’s Sugar House enters the final decade before their century anniversary as a business, it is with great pride that they can carry on this unique tradition that has become a part of Berlin’s rich heritage. Over the past several years they have invested in the latest equipment

and technology as they strive to be more efficient, while still making the highest quality maple product possible. New this year is a 1200 gallon stainless steel sap storage tank. Producers have been encouraged to change over their equipment from the traditional

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Child Advocacy Center rolls out calendar raffle

BERLIN -- Get ready for another great raffle being put on by the Child Advocacy Center of Coos County (CAC-CC)! The April Calendar Raffle will consist of prizes, all valued at $50 or more, being raffled off each day during the month of April. Prizes include, cash, dining cards to area restaurants, gift certificates to local businesses and many other great prizes. The grand prize is a 32” LCD flat screen TV valued at over $430. Tickets are $10 each and will be sold until March 21. Each ticket purchased will get you one chance to win. Once a ticket is drawn the ticket is removed from the pool, the longer your ticket stays in the better the chances for winning. The more tickets you purchase the better your odds are of winning, as only 500 tickets will be sold. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket can contact the

CAC-CC at 788-4633 or email at caccoos@myfairpoint.net. All proceeds from this raffle will benefit the mission of the CAC-CC and will stay right here in Coos County. The CAC-CC brings together all pieces of a multi-disciplinary team to one, child friendly, neutral location so that one interview can be conducted and all relevant parties are represented and working together from day one of an investigation. Through the work of the CAC-CC, allegations of physical and sexual abuse are more thoroughly investigated, trauma experienced by children is reduced, parents are empowered to protect their children and children are connected to the support services they need. In addition, prosecution rates are increased by 40 percent when the investigation is facilitated by the CAC-CC.

The Milan Village School Spelling Bee was held on January 31. This year’s winner was Kayden Dube, the runner-up was Shaylin Moser. Kayden will represent Milan Village School at the New Hampshire State Spelling Bee in Concord on March 3, at the Capitol Center for the Arts.

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who was texting they would tell them to stop. This project was presented during FCCLA week and will be presented at spring conference for state competition in the Illustrated Talk STAR event category.

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accept credit cards. This is a big advantage for their website and mail order customers, but it will also be more convenient for local patrons. Bisson’s Sugar House is celebrating their 91st anniversary and opening Friday, March 16, hours are weekdays, 5-9 and weekends 9-5. Join them on Maple Weekend, March 24, and 25, take advantage of tours and complementary maple sundaes, their web site www.bissonssugarhouse.com. The Blais look forward to seeing all of their regular customers and welcome all those who have recently moved to the North Country.

ing. After the assembly, 10 of those students agreed not to text and drive and another 42 agreed not to text as much. Another 108 students agreed that if they were riding with someone

galvanized storage containers to stainless. All of the 4000 gallon sap storage capacity at the sugar house is now stainless. Since Bisson’s Sugar House tries to process their sap within 24 hours, this provides them with more than enough capacity. Bisson’s has also invested in more 40 gallon drums to store our syrup. Beginning this year, the state of Vermont has made it unlawful to store syrup in the traditional galvanized drums. If New Hampshire follows suit, Bisson’s will have already made the transition. Last but not least, they now

On February 14,Frances and John Pepau visited the Stark Village School to deliver Dictionaries for third graders, donated by Stratford Grange No. 238 and Laura P Johnson Library in cooperation with “The Dictionary Project of NH”. Pictured below is third grader Katrina Holmes receiving her dictionary from Frances Pepau.

TOWN OF MILAN New Hampshire INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) The Town of Milan will be accepting proposals through 3:30 PM Thursday March 14, 2012 from qualified firms or individuals for the provision of information technology services to the Town of Milan. The full RFP may be obtained by contacting the Selectmen Office at 603-449-2484 or taking it from the Town web site www.townofmilan.org. All proposals must be addressed to the Selectmen’s Office, P.O. Box 300, Milan, NH 03588 in an envelope marked “Information Technology Services”. References will be checked and interviews may be conducted in an effort to determine the best proposal for the price quoted as part of the evaluation process at no cost to the Town. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals where it may serve the Town’s best interest and to request additional information or clarifications from firm or individual making the proposal.

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Thursday, March 1 Free Blood Pressure Screening: 1 to 3 p.m., at Walmart. All welcome. Sponsored by Berlin Health Dept. BHS FCCLA Spaghetti Supper: BHS cafeteria, 5 7:30 p.m., Profit to benefit Outreach Project “Share Our Strength”. Adults $7, Senior Citizens $6, children 4-12 $5. Under 4 free. Friday, March 2 Cholesterol Clinic: 9 9 a.m. to noon, ENT office on the second floor of AVH. Complete lipid and sugar profiles will be available. For an appointment or more information, call 326-5870. Tuesday, March 6 AVH Diabetes Education Meeting: 6:30 p.m. AVH lecture room. Special presentation, “A1c Champion Program,” sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis. All are welcome to attend this free offering. Refreshments will be served. FMI, call 326-5631. Friday, March 9 Men’s Breakfast Group. Topic: “Tales from a New Hampshire Journey.” Presenter: Richard Conway, historian and performer. Gorham Congregational/UCC Church, Main Street, Gorham. Breakfast 7 a.m.., presentation :30 a.m. Free will offering will be taken at breakfast for the Ecumenical Food Pantry. All men welcome. FMI: 466-3496. Monday, March 12 AVH Community Health Education Lecture Series: 6 to 8 p.m., AVH lecture room. Dean A. Stockwell, DTR, nutritional professional, AVH, and Javier Cardenas, MD, hospitalist, AVH Surgical Associates, will present “Vitamin D Is a Superhero.” Contact hours awarded. Admission free, all are welcome. FMI call 326-5606.

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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 7528111.

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by Abigail Van Buren

FREE KIDNEY SCREENING WAS WAKE-UP CALL TO GOOD HEALTH

DEAR ABBY: For years, I suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes. I never had a clue that they are the two leading causes of kidney failure. After reading in your column about National Kidney Month, I decided to take your suggestion and go to the National Kidney Foundation website at kidney.org. When I attended their free screening through the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP), I found out that high blood pressure can damage the kidney’s filtering units, that diabetes is the No. 1 risk factor for kidney disease and how important it is to keep them both under control. That screening was a wake-up call for me. I now take insulin for my diabetes and medication for my blood pressure. I have cut out salt and starch, added lots of vegetables to my diet, and 30 minutes on the stationary bike to my daily routine. My efforts have paid off. Last year when I was screened again at the KEEP, I learned that my kidney function has increased. Tens of millions of Americans are at risk for kidney disease. Won’t you please remind your readers again how important it is to be screened? For me it was a lifesaver. -- JERRYDEAN QUEEN, NEW ORLEANS DEAR JERRYDEAN: I’m pleased that my column alerted you to your risk for kidney disease, and that you caught it in time. Readers, March 8 is World Kidney Day. The National Kidney Foundation is again urging Americans to learn the risk factors for kidney disease and be screened so you can prevent damage to these vital organs. For advice on how to stay

healthy and a schedule of free screenings -- not only during March but also throughout the year -- visit the National Kidney Foundation online at kidney.org. DEAR ABBY: Someone gave a very inappropriate eulogy for someone my family cares about dearly. Is it worth it to say something to him? “Alton” lost his mother, a really good person who was loved by many, and he attacked her during his eulogy. Alton shared quite a few details about his mother’s life that no one needed to know. But the bottom line is, she was a good person who made some mistakes toward the end of her life. Alton is arrogant and mean and has a long history of verbally attacking family members. People are still talking about the eulogy. There were individuals at the service who called him names, and a few walked out in tears. Word spread to people in other states within minutes after the service ended. Is it worth pointing out to an arrogant jerk that his eulogy was appalling and has caused a lot of anger? Should one of us step forward and say something to him, or just chalk it up to “once a jerk, always a jerk”? -- COULDN’T BELIEVE MY EARS IN ARIZONA DEAR COULDN’T BELIEVE YOUR EARS: I vote no, because I seriously doubt that anything you could say would shame an arrogant, mean jerk into admitting he made a mistake by speaking disrespectfully of his mother at her funeral. A better way to handle it would be for those who were offended to avoid him. A deafening silence may convey the message more loudly than words.

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

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For Rent

For Sale

BERLIN: 2 bedroom, $600/mo; 3 bedroom, $770/mo, heat, h/w, 1-781-953-7970.

CLASSIC Wooden Motorola stereo phonic console LP and 45 player 44”X30”X18” with AM/FM radio from the 1950's still works, $100, 723-4032.

BERLIN: 2 bedrooms, utility room, fully furnished, heat, h/w, off street parking, enclosed porch. FMI (603)342-9995. BERLIN: 3 bdrm home, garage; newer widows and heating system. 2 bdrm home. No pets. $675 to $700/mo. (603)714-5928. BERLIN: One bedroom, 1st. floor, storage room, wd hook-up, heated, h/w, 915-0739 L.M. BERLIN: Oversized 2 bedroom, $500, h/w, electric heat, parking, 326-3499. GORHAM, 2 bedroom, new kitchen, new bath, hardwood floors, heated, garage (603)466-2088. GORHAM: 1 & 2 bedrooms, heat, h/w, off street parking, newly renovated, no pets, 723-6310. GORHAM: 13 Exchange St, (white bldg w/ black trim) 2 br, first floor, fridge & stove, h/ hw, w/d hookup, w/ shed, parking spaces, no pets. Sec. dep. Call: 466-3378 (8am-4pm, M-F or leave a message). 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. SUNNY furnished rooms, cable, internet, laundry, parking, $75/wk. $275/month. Linda 326-3286, 728-8486.

For Rent-Commercial BERLIN- downtown Pleasant St. 1st floor, huge space, excellent location $450/mo. (603)723-3042

CRAFTMAN Tablesaw, shop vac, weedwacker, old 33 records, FMI call 356-2947. HAD Accident can't ski! Soloman X-Scream 179 cm skis and bindings $75/BO; Volant Super S 180 cm, w/ Marker bindings, $50/BO; AB Lounger, $20 603-449-2140. QUEEN Size mattress set $100; full size pillowtop $200; snowshoes $75; 2007 fridge, side-by-side $100, 449-3492. SNOWBLOWER 26” Troy-bilt with 10HP Tecumseh. Includes Sno-cab, Heated Grips, tire chains, electric start $450. Berlin 603-915-3338. TOTAL Gym XL, good condition, works great, $100, 728-9926.

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.

Help Wanted RV Service Technician Absolute PowerSports & RV has an immediate opening for an experienced RV Service Technician. This is a full time position, Mon-Fri. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including vacation and health insurance. For more information please call 603-466-5454. Resumes can be sent to Absolute PowerSports & RV, 461 Main St, Gorham, NH 03581.

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

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

Animals

Autos

For Rent

DACHSHUNDS puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed. Parents on premise $450 (603)539-1603.

1987 OLDS Delta 88, solid body, minor rust, very good condition, 52,700k miles, $3500, 752-1095, leave message.

ALL New 3 bedroom home nice yard & deck needs to be seenvery nice- $1,200 per month plus utilities- would also consider responsible roommatesplease call (603)887-0508 or email Jokingjoj50@yahoo.com for appointments.

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

DOES your dog have too much energy or just need exercise? Call Barb, at Barb’s dog walking service. 603-219-6459. Reasonable rates. LAB X puppies; black/ blonde; health certificate. $300. Call (603)986-0536, (603)662-2577.

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373 SHIH Tzu puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed. $450. (603)539-1603.

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

Paying Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! ROY'S TOWING 603-348-3403 BUYING JUNK CARS and trucks. Paying in cash. Honest pricing. No gimmicks. Kelley’s Towing (603)723-9216. BUYING junk cars, trucks & big trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

For Rent $95/weekly, 3 rooms, apt., under owners residence. Furnished/ utilities, private locked room, $65, 603-348-5317.

BERLIN 1-4 bedroom apts. Priced from $450-$750/mo. great locations (603)723-3042. BERLIN 3rd floor, 4 room, 2 bdrm heated. Call 978-609-4010.

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

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

BERLIN huge 1 bdrm, SSI welcomed, great location, LIHEAP eligibility accepted $450 (603)723-3042. BERLIN one bedroom w/d hook-up, 2nd floor $135/wk, heat, h/w (603)752-6459, (603)723-6726. BERLIN small 2 bdrm, SSI welcomed, downtown location, LIHEAP eligibility accepted $500 (603)723-3042. BERLIN- rooms $87-100 per week, great locations, uncludes utilities (603)723-3042. BERLIN: 2 bdrm house on Cushing St. Heat included, 1st & sec required. $750/mo 617-771-5778.

Obstetrics RN - Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Womens Health - Office Assistant (MA Cert Req.) Diabetes - RN/LPN/MA Per Diem Controller - Full Time Medical Technologist - Per Diem, MT or MLT Required Director of Surgical Services - Full Time A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org. Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860. Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121

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Berlin to host Granite State Bantam Tournament Berlin Mite game results BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN--The Berlin Bantams finished the regular season off on a high note, beating the Rochester Blackhawks 5-1 on Sunday February 26, at the Notre Dame Arena. The Sabres played strong for all three periods and the score board reflected it. Sturdy defensive and good goalie play kept the Blackhawks off the board

until halfway through the second period. The offense was able to put plenty of pucks past the Rochester goalie for an authoritative win. The Sabres are peaking just at the right time of season. They will be hosting the Granite State Tournament beginning Friday night at 6 p.m. versus Nashua at the Notre Dame Arena. The tournament will run from Friday March 2, and finish up on Sunday, March 4.

Berlin’s basketball game rescheduled for Thursday BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN--Due to the poor weather forecast, the Berlin High boys' basketball game scheduled for Wednesday evening was postponed. The top ranked Mountaineers vs Hillsboro-

Deering High School for the preliminary round of the Division III tournament, has been rescheduled for Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. The game will be played at the Berlin High School gymnasium. Don't forget to bring your flashlights!

Got Sports News? Call 752-5858 Help Wanted SITE FOREMAN

5 years of heavy equipment experience with a min. 2 years supervising commercial site excavation projects. Responsible for understanding detailed engineered plans, directing proper grades, generating daily work reports. Must be able to conduct safety training and maintain a stable work environment. We offer paid holidays, vacation & heath insurance benefit & a drug free work environment.

Help Wanted

Motorcycles

Snowmobiles

MILAN Luncheonette and Variety in need of an Experienced Breakfast/ Short Order Cook. Must be flexible and able to work in a fast paced environment. 21 to 28 hours. Nights and weekends a must. Pick up application at store. Please, no phone calls.

BUY • SELL • T RADE www.motoworks.biz

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

Home Improvements FORTIER HOME REPAIR Old & New- One call, We do it All! (603)752-1224.

For a confidential interview email: jncs@roadrunner.com

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

An equal opportunity employer

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RELIABLE personal care provider for a 38 y/o Errol NH woman w/ a physical disability some housekeeping also, experienced preferred but will train the right person 482-3491 to set up an interview.

TWO Beagles on York Pond Road, if seen or found please call 752-3126.

St. Judes - $5

COACHING VACANCIES Gorham Middle High School 2011-2012 School Year

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

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

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

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

Services AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING SOLUTIONS.

Highest quality craftsmanship. Fully Insured. Lowest prices guaranteed. FMI (603)730-2521. rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison michaelhathaway.com (603)367-8851. CARPENTRY, handyman, property maintenance, no job too small. Call Dennis Bisson, 723-3393, free estimates. COMPUTER MAINTENANCE: Virus removal, performance upgrades, security software, wireless installations, data recovery, backups. Luc 603-723-7777. FREE Pick up of appliances, computers and metal cased electronics, Craig Vachon, 603-723-0013.

IPOD FIX IT Not just iPods, but Digital Cameras, Smartphones, Game Systems LCD- TV"S. not listed? Just ask! 603-752-9838. LOCKSMITH. North Country Lock & Key, certified Locksmith. Ron Mulaire, Berlin, NH (603)915-1162. ZIMMER Snowplowing also shoveling walkways, decks, free estimates, 723-1252.

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

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

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

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

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

BUYING JUNK CARS Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! Roy's towing 603-348-3403. BUYING junk cars/ trucks, heavy farm mach., scrap iron. Call 636-1667 days, 636-1304 evenings. TWIN sized gently used mattress and wing chair, FMI 752-4866.

Yard Sale Special

15 words or less for 3 days

$5.00

DISPATCHER WANTED Tri County CAP Transit is looking for a part time, 20 hour per week Dispatcher. This position will dispatch from the Berlin office for the service being provided in Carroll County. Familiarity with Carroll County a plus. Applicants must have good computer knowledge and the ability to learn dispatching software. Starting rate is $9.50. Applications will be taken until March 9, 2012 Interested parties may contact: Brenda @ (603)752-1741 for an application or pick up an application at the Transit office located at 31 Pleasant St. Berlin NH 03570 Tri-County CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN--On February 11, the Berlin Mites played their last regular season Seacoast Hockey League game at the Notre Dame Arena against the Manchester Flames II team. Berlin came out skating hard and scored an early goal from Jonah Berthiaume, who was set up by Griffin Melanson and Brayden Riendeau, about a minute and a half into the period. Berlin held the lead late into the period until the Flames answered with a goal with three minutes left in the first period. The game went into the second period knotted at 1-1. The second period saw the Flames pour on the offense finding the back of the net three times for the 4-1 advantage. Berlin pushed back with a goal from Cameron Reardon, assisted by team mates Blake Scarinza and Ben Estrella. The contest entered the third period with the Flames leading Berlin 4 to 2. Early in the third period, Reardon got his second of the game, with help from Griffin Melanson and Riendeau, making it a one goal game. The Flames got their offense going again and scored two unanswered goals at the 4 and 5 minute marks of the period to pull ahead 6 to 3. Berlin attempted a comeback, getting a goal from Melanson assisted by Berthiaume and Riendeau, pulling Berlin back to within 2 goals with four minutes left of the game. The Flames ended the comeback hopes, scoring a goal a minute later in the period, sealing the game for Manchester. Berlin’s Goaltender Kolin Melanson had a strong game between the pipes facing 16 shots from the Flames. On February 26, the Berlin Mites played an exhibition game against the Conway Mites. Conway started the game strong, scoring a pair of goals early in the period. Berlin pressed back with two goals by Ben Estrella, receiving help from teammates Evan Poulin, Shane Johnston, and Carter Poulin. Conway struck first in the second period at about half way mark, to take the lead 3 to 2. The lead would be short lived, as Berlin’s Jonah Berthiaume tied the game less than a minute later. Notching the assists were teammates Griffin and Kolin Melanson. Conway got the lead back late in the second period scoring with only 29 seconds left on the clock. Conway led 4-3 after two periods of play. Conway added to their lead with another goal 16 seconds into the final period, pulling ahead 5 to 3. Conway scored again extending their lead further 6 to 3. Berlin mounted a comeback, scoring a goal at the five minute mark on a breakaway goal from Carter Poulin. Poulin’s goal was set up by Mickailey Walsh. With three minutes left in the third, Berlin got within one goal on another breakaway goal, this time from Ben Estrella. Getting the assists were Cameron Sloan and Carter Poulin. Berlin’s offense put the pressure on Conway causing their net minder to make several saves. There was just 15 seconds left in the game, Berlin called a time out and pulled their goalie for the extra attacker. Berlin was unable to score in the final seconds of the game. Conway had their hard fought 6-5 victory. Berlin’s Goaltender Cameron Reardon had a solid game facing 15 shots. Berlin Coach Jay Poulin stated it was a well matched game and was happy with his team’s strong effort.

Got Sports News? Call 752-5858

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Carl Johnson Memorial Ski-a-Thon Ski/Ride-A-Thon, Silent Auction and at Great Glen Trails to benefit ALS Après Party To Benefit AbilityPLUS Adaptive Sports at Wildcat

PINKHAM NOTCH, NH-The Carl Johnson Memorial Ski-a-Thon to benefit ALS will take place at Great Glen Trails on March 10, from 12-3 p.m. Carl was the kind of person who always asked someone if they needed a hand, especially on a cross country ski trail...in fact, he was constantly on the lookout for a chance to help or someone to encourage. He was a well known fixture at Great Glen Trails, whether in the timing shack for Nordic Meisters or volunteering in some other way. Most importantly, he wanted to make it fun. Johnson is still remembered fondly at GGT, since the crippling disease ALS took his life in 2006 It is fitting tribute that Great Glen Trails will be hosting the Carl Johnson Memorial Ski-a-Thon on Saturday, March 10. The FUNdraiser, as it’s called, will give anyone who participates a chance to ski as many laps as they feel like, while raising money for the ALS Foundation. The $20 registration fee includes a trail pass and all proceeds will go to ALS. “The Carl Johnson Memorial Skia-Thon is our annual effort to raise money for ALS. Carl was a good friend and co-worker at Great Glen for many years. Full of fun, just the right out-

look on life and very active, Carl was a wonderful role model for many. He was, for years, the friendly volunteer timer for our weekly Nordic Meisters cross country race series. We were devastated when Carl was diagnosed with ALS in 2005. This ski event is held in his memory - and as he would have liked, it’s all about fun. We’ll have a wacky tights competition, then ski as many laps on a 5km course as we can in three hours and enjoy food and drinks at the lodge following the ski,” explained Howie Wemyss, Great Glen Trails general manager. Prizes will be awarded on event day for the most laps completed and the highest amount pledged. As always, the participant with the loudest and wackiest tights will also win a prize. There will also be an ALS Benefit raffle for two handcrafted wooden vessels made by Ed Good and one made by Sean Doherty. More than $2000 was raised in 2011 for the ALS Foundation. The Carl Johnson Memorial Skia-Thon will take place on Saturday, March 10 from 12 to 3 p.m. For more information or to register online go to www.greatglentrails.com and check under events, or call (603) 466-2333. Day of event registration will take place from 9 to 11 a.m.

Mounties Connor Jewett and Jeremy Rivard had big nights in Berlin’s 5-4 victory over Londonderry. Jewett had a goal and an assist, while Rivard had a goal and two assists. (JEAN LEBLANC PHOTO)

NORTH CONWAY – AbilityPLUS Adaptive Sports invites everyone to join the fun at this year’s fundraiser supporting adaptive snowsports programs at Wildcat Mountain. The annual Ski-A-Thon, Silent Auction and Après Party will be held on Saturday March 3rd. Ski-A-Thon participants will ski/ride as many runs as possible, with each sponsored run raising money for AbilityPLUS . Bidding for the silent auction is open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., with winners being announced at the après party that begins at 3 p.m. “Everyone is invited to participate anyone can register for the ski-a-thon, and everyone is invited to bid at the silent auction and come to the après party, whether they ski or not. We’ve got great items for people to bid on, and there will be games and crafts for kids of all ages,” said Liz Stokinger, director of programs for AbilityPLUS at Wildcat and Attitash resorts. “Some of the items you can bid on at the silent auction are Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins tickets, overnight getaways, jewelry and gift certificates for all kinds of things- restaurants, ski and snowboarding gear…you can get great deals, while raising money for a great cause!” “We are very proud of the programs we offer to people with all manner of

disabilities. Adaptive sports have such a positive effect on people’s lives, and we offer programs to everyone, regardless of their economic circumstances,” explains David Hauser, AbilityPLUS executive director. Among their many programs, AbilityPLUS offers programs to school children in nearby communities, who due to their physical or cognitive impairments, would otherwise not be able to participate with their peers in their school’s ski/ ride outings. For more information about the Ski-A-Thon, silent auction, and après party, visit www.abilityPLUS .org, where you can also register for the Ski-A-Thon and sign up to fundraise online. AbilityPLUS in its 15th year of enriching the lives of program participants, their families, friends and a growing community of venues and volunteers who work to provide adaptive sports and recreation for individuals with all manner of disabilities. AbilityPLUS Soldiers For Soldiers program serves injured service members with any type of injuries, including amputations, brain injuries, burns, visual and hearing impairments, all forms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other emotional scars. Additional information about AbilityPLUS is available at abilityPLUS .org.

Ethan Dorval had a big senior night in the Mounties 5-4 win over Londonderry. Dorval had two goals and two assists in his final home game. (JEAN LEBLANC PHOTO)

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Berlin Squirts defeated in Tier II State Tournament BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

TYNGESBORO MASS. -The Berlin Squirts traveled to Tyngsboro, Mass., last Friday to play in their Tier II Youth Hockey state tournament. The playoffs were hosted by the Hollis Cavaliers. The first game for Berlin was played at 8:15 p.m. battling the NH East team from Exeter and ending in a hard fought 2-2 tie. The first period went to the mid way point before NH East scored first on a well positioned shot going top corner on Berlin’s Kurtis Grover, to give the opposition the lead. Time was running down to the last couple minutes of the period. Berlin’s Tyler (too tall) Rousseau intercepted a pass and headed down ice to go glove side putting one past the NH East net minder tying things up 1-1. At the end of the period, Grover faced 11 shots to oppositions three. In the second period, Grover and his defense of Ricky Lambert, Chet Johnston, Carter Richmond, and Dominic Paradis, worked up a sweat defending the Berlin end of the ice. NH East netted the go ahead goal on a broken up play in Berlin’s end. However, one minute later Berlin’s Cameron Delisle worked to get the puck to an waiting Austin Scarinza, off of the face-off. Scarinza fired his shot

past the NH East goaltender through the five-hole on a back hand shot, once again tying things up 2-2. By the period’s end, the Saber’s Grover faced a total of 15 shots to four for opposition. In the third period, it was a battle of wills. Neither side was willing to give up a goal ultimately ending the period in a 2 to 2 stalemate. Grover was immense in the Berlin goal facing a total of 32 shots to NH East’s nine for the game. On Saturday evening, Berlin faced the Jr. Monarch’s from Hooksett in a heart wrenching 8-1 loss, eliminating Berlin from the tourney. From the time the puck was dropped it was an all out battle for possession. The first period ended scoreless, with Grover facing 6 shots to zero for the opposition. The start of the second period it would be all Monarchs. They peppered Berlin’s Grover with 14 shots, scoring six unanswered goals. The third period of play saw not mounting a come back against the Monarchs. Hookset based squad pushed their advantage to 8-0. Late in the period, Berlin finally got on the board on a goal from Cameron Delisle. Teammate Andrew Martel picked up the assist. The game ended 8-1 in favor of the Monarchs. The loss caused Berlin to be eliminated out of the tournament. Grover faced 30 shots to opponents five.

Berlin Broomball playoff results for week two BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN--Week 2 playoffs Paul’s Auto Body 0 Berlin City Dealerships 1 Scoring: Berlin City- Alyssa Roy @ 2:50 of 3rd Pd assisted by Leah Kelley. Paul’s Auto Body- no scoring. Saves: Paul’s Auto Laura Langevin 10-9-10=29, Berlin City Lori Henry 5-1-0=6. Lamoureux’s Auto Body 0 P&L/Pub 1 Scoring: The Pub Jameson Levesque @ 4:32 of 1st Pd assisted by Brian Middleton. Lamoureux’s- no scoring. Saves: Lamoureux’s Randy Girard 0-2-1=3, Pub Travis L’Heureux 4-3-4=11. AutoNorth 2 Isaacson Steel 0 Scoring:

AutoNorth Kim Allain @ 6:49 of 2nd Pd assisted by Leslie Hoyt, Missy Nolin @ 3:54 of 2nd Pd assisted by Heidi Ulman. Isaacson Steel- no scoring. Saves: AutoNorth Keenan Carrigan 2-4-2=8, Isaacson’s Melissa Provencher 6-11-5=22. Munce’s Superior 4 Nordic Valve 0 Scoring: Munce’s Chris Frenette @ 4:44 of 1st Pd assisted by Marcel Couture and Giles Frenette, Al Martin @ 1:51 of 2nd Pd assisted by Kyle Laflamme, Al Martin @ 4:28 of 3rd Pd (unassisted), Nick Dube @ 2:47 of 3rd Pd assisted by Chris Frenette. Nordic- no scoring. Saves: Munce’s Marc Theberge 0-4-4=8, Nordic Greg O’Neil 6-8-9=23. Next PlayOff Week 3 - March 4th 5:00 = Isaacson’s vs Berlin City 6:00 = Nordic vs P&L / Pub AutoNorth and Munce’s Win bi to next week.

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PVT Joseph Villeneuve, the son of Pamela Villeneuve and the late Donald Villeneuve of Milan, graduated February 16th from Basic Combat Training in the US Army of the 2nd Battalion, 46 Infantry Regiment of the Charlie Company at Fort Benning, Georgia. His mother and sister, Korin Villeneuve attended this ceremony. On February 17, Joseph left for Fort Sill, Oklahoma of which he will be there for three months attending his Artillery Infantry Training .

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