The Berlin Daily Sun, Tuesday, March 15, 2011

TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011

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Delegation passes $31.7 Laidlaw asks SEC to million county budget approve corporate

BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN— The days for the county farm’s dairy operations are numbered after the delegation Saturday approved a budget that cuts its funding.

The Coos County Delegation approved the $31,783,559 budget by a 6-5 vote. The budget cuts the funding for the county farm, in West Stewartstown, to $200,000. Some

members of the delegation attempted to add $215,000 to the farm budget to keep the dairy operation running for another year, though it failed by a 4-7 vote.

Based on the $200,000 budget, the county will begin selling off its herd and equipment associated with the dairy operation.

County Administrator Suzanne Collins said funds are still needed for the farm even see BUDGET page 6

reorganization

BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – Announcing a corporate reorganization and a change in its major contractor and fuel supplier, Laidlaw Berlin BioPower is asking the N.H. Site Evaluation Committee to approve the changes.

Laidlaw received a certificate from the SEC last September authorizing the company to construct and operate a 70-megawatt biomass plant in Berlin.

Laidlaw has now filed a motion with the SEC seeking to amend the certificate to include the changes in its corporate structure. In its motion, Laidlaw said the changes were necessary to secure the financing for the project.

NewCo Energy LLC, a project company managed by Cate Street Capital, would remain the principal owner. Cate Street Capital also has an agreement

to purchase the former Fraser mill in Cascade. The motion to the SEC said a new corporate entity, Berlin Station, will be formed to replace PJPD Holdings LLC and Laidlaw Berlin BioPower, LLC. “The applicant believes this corporate consolidation simplifies the project structure while also strengthening it by having a single entity own the land, the facility, be the party to all contracts, and pursuant to subcommittee approval, the certificate holder,” Laidlaw states.

While Berlin Station retains ownership and responsibility for the project, the motion states New Market Tax Credit rules prohibit it from directly operating the plant. Because of that restriction, Berlin Station will lease the facility to Burgess BioPower.

Laidlaw informs the SEC see LAIDLAW page 14

City council declines to commit to power purchase

BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

Rescuers carry a Manchester man who suffered a possible heart attack on the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail Saturday, to a waiting ambulance.

Hiker rescued from Mount Washington

MOUNT WASHINGTON— Emergency crews Saturday rescued a Manchester man from Mount Washington after he reportedly suffered a heart attack while hiking.

N.H. Fish and Game officials say that David Landry, 54, of Manchester, was rescued from Mount Washington’s Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail Saturday afternoon after he reported having a heart attack. The Twin Mountain Ambulance service transported Landry to the Littleton Hospital for

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Conservation officers along with the Pemi Search and Rescue Team and the ambulance service assembled at the Marshfield station, at the base of the mountain, before hiking more than two miles to reach Landry’s location, according to the press release. see HIKER page 6

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BERLIN – The City Council has declined to commit the city to purchasing power from Jericho Mountain Wind Company.

Developer David Brooks of Norwell, Mass approached the council two weeks ago about selling the city power from wind turbines he plans to place on Jericho Mountain.

Brooks purchased the property over a year ago from Christian Loranger who installed three turbines on the 135-acre site about three years ago. Loranger was still working out the details to connect to the grid when the windmills were vandalized. The three turbines were removed and Brooks received planning board approval to construct five turbines on the site.

Brooks told the council he has secured financing for the turbines and now needs a buyer for the power. While he has other parties interested in the power, Brooks said his company would like to benefit the city by selling power to Berlin. Brooks said he was offering the city a multiyear contract to buy power at 6 to 7.5 cents a kilowatt hour. In addition, the company would also provide a refund of up to 25 percent depending on renewable energy credits.

Councilors noted the city would still need a back-up supplier because wind is an intermittent source of power - there are times when the wind does not blow.

City Manager Patrick MacQueen pointed out a contract see COUNCIL page 6

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Warner tests film rentals on Facebook

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Warner Brothers became the first major media company to offer a movie for rent on Facebook, a move that could position the social network to become a force in the digital distribution of movies, rivaling services like Netflix and iTunes.

Heath Ledger as the Joker in “The Dark Knight,” which Warner Brothers will rent to American users over Facebook for the equivalent of $3 in Facebook’s currency.

Warner said on Tuesday that it would allow Facebook users in the United States to rent the film “The Dark Knight” directly on the social networking site, and pay for it using Credits, Facebook’s virtual currency. If other studios make similar moves, Facebook could tap a significant revenue stream, bolstering its Credits currency as it seeks to create a rival to PayPal and other payment systems.

Warner said it might make other movies available on Facebook over time.

“This is definitely a test,” said Thomas Gewecke, president of Warner Brothers Digital Distribution, in a telephone interview.

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Pro-Qaddafi forces press rebels East, West of Tripoli

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AJDABIYA, Libya (NY Times) — Military forces loyal to Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi cranked up military and psychological pressure against rebels on two fronts on Monday, offering an amnesty to those who surrendered their weapons while bombing a strategic linchpin in the east and surrounding a rebel-held town in the west.

Loyalist warplanes launched fresh strikes against this anxious town on the doorstep of the opposition capital, Benghazi, and within grasp of a highway crucial to recapturing the eastern border and encircling the rebels with heavy armor and artillery.

At least two explosions were heard, but there was no immediate word on casualties among rebel fighters confronting the air supremacy that Colonel Qaddafi’s forces have used to soften up resistance and intimidate their adversaries as they advance eastward to reverse the country’s bloody uprising.

Apparently seeking to undermine the rebels’ determination to continue their fight, loyalist authorities on Monday repeated an offer of amnesty for combatants who give up their weapons, Reuters said, quoting state television. The response was not immediately clear.

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(NY Times) — The Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism will issue its annual State of the Media report on Monday, and you will be unsurprised to learn that journalism remains in broad retreat.

In terms of audience, television networks slipped 3.4 percent, newspapers were down 5 percent, radio fell 6 percent and magazines were down almost 9 percent. Amid all that creative destruction, there was a one large traditional news organization that added audience, reporters and revenue. That unlikely juggernaut was NPR. According to the State of the Media report, NPR’s overall audience grew 3 percent in 2010, to 27.2 million weekly listeners, up 58 percent overall since 2000. In the last year, total staff grew 8 percent, and its website, npr.org, drew an average of 15.7 million unique monthly visitors, up more than five million visitors.

Trouble is, NPR has often been better at breaking news than running a news outlet. The current problems started five months ago when Juan Williams, a longtime NPR commentator, was hastily fired for remarks he made about Muslims making him fearful in airports.

Class of 1981 Berlin High School Graduates

Come join us for an organizational meeting Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 pm at the Pub to plan a 30th Class Reunion to be held October 2011.

We’d love your input.

So we can contact you about the reunion, e-mail us at: bhs_class_of_81@yahoo.com.

Pass this address on to other classmates so we may contact them also. Hope to see you on the 15th!

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I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun Of happy memories that I leave When life is done.

Sadly missed by loving children, Joe, Louise, Paul, Pauline, David, Joan Lucille, Grandchildren & great-grandchildren

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Motion filed to dismiss suit against county attorney

BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

LANCASTER—The county attorney filed a motion to dismiss the county commissioner’s request that the court rule on the adequacy of the courthouse renovation plan.

County Attorney Robert Mekeel last week filed a motion seeking the dismissal of the county commissioner’s lawsuit against him that asks the court to rule its renovation plan for the courthouse would provide Mekeel with adequate office space. Judge Peter Bornstein plans to set a hearing later this month to take testimony on the motion to dismiss.

The lawsuit, filed at the end of January, seeks a declaratory judgment from the court to validate that a proposed three- way space swap within the courthouse, which would relocate the county attorney’s office into the probate office, is suitable and would fulfill the commissioner’s duty to provide him with adequate offices.

The county would pay for the costs of renovating the courthouse to accommodate the three-way space swap.

In the motion, Mekeel states that the court already heard testimony, during hearings on a suit filed against the commissioners by Mekeel, regarding the proposed space swap and denied a request to approve the plan.

The court filing states that the commissioners are seeking an advisory opinion from the court for the plan, which is contingent on receiving the funding from the Coos County Delegation. Mekeel adds that the court lacks authority to provide an advisory opinion, even if being called a declaratory judgment, on future cases.

Mekeel states in the motion that any opinion rendered in the case wouldn’t be binding.

During a structuring conference on the lawsuit Thursday, the commissioners provided an offer of proof to show this case is different from what’s already been reviewed by the court.

The court filing lists four items that seek to prove the proposed space swap would create an adequate place for the county attorney and his staff.

The offer of proof includes testimony from an architect or designed to discuss design principles and concepts for legal offices; testimony of two former county attorneys about the functions of the position; testimony from other attorneys regarding reasonable need for office space; and an amended renovation plan.

This new plan, which has changes made in December, is the design the commissioners are asking to court to determine its adequacy.

Milan voters oppose opening streets to OHRVs

MILAN— Milan residents last week voted against a request to open its streets to off highway recreation vehicles.

Voters opposed the request during last Tuesday’s annual town meeting.

The warrant article sought to open the town roads to O.H.R.V.s and allow them to follow the same regulations as regular vehicles while driving on

the roads.

The article was submitted through a petition.

The Milan Board of Selectmen previously voted against recommending the article.

Voters passed all the other articles on the warrant.

The town also held its elections on see MILAN page 15

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Status quo will remain in effect until a system where everyone pays their fair share is discovered To the editor: So there we were, sitting in sloped wooded desks learning about the Louisiana Purchase, the Magna something or other, the Pythagoras Theory, the Monroe Doctrine, occasionally glancing up to the clock just above the classroom door.

The heightened cry of "fight!" had circulated throughout the school. It would take place where all of them did, in the courtyard, right after the last bell of the day. And when it did finally ring, all of us naive voyeurs would rush out into the courtyard forming a huge circle that surrounded the two combatants.

There'd be yelling and wild shrieks of wonderment as we watched some kid get his face punched repeatedly and learning only later why one felt the need, at our urging, to "kill" the other.

These delightful, extra curricular activities rarely lasted very long, however, for many of the teachers caught wind of it, too, and soon enough, some math or science teacher or maybe the assistant principle would hurry out, push through the ranks of us uninvited spectators, break it up, and while collaring the two pugilists off to detention, he'd tell the rest of us "to beat it".

Those early recollections of teacher authority sparked an uneasy coexistence between students and teachers. We were constantly mindful of

their authoritative presence in our lives, fearing them when homework wasn't completed, when notes passed between us were confiscated, when we spoke out of line, when we acted out pranks amongst ourselves, when we were called upon to verify our attentiveness. Our hearts sank, as mine always did, when any clear violation of school etiquette or decorum was on the table.

It was that fear factor, though, that kept most of us in line most of the time.

We kept in step like good little boys and girls, always on guard for the possibility that one breached moment would incur the wrath of one of them standing at that blackboard to rear its ugly head at any second. And I, equipped with a brain the size of a walnut, never questioned any of it. Yet, even with my limited scale of inquisitiveness, some things did pique my interest, though, and they were not entirely related to our hockey team's won/lost record. Who were these people? What devious organization put them here, armed them with such unlimited power over us scalawags? Had they enlisted into this brotherhood by design or forced by some Orwellian fealty? And were they actually paid to scare the living daylights out of us while we tried feverishly to memorize dates and formulas, verb conjuga see STATUS QUO page 5

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Dali and Me

Salvador Dali was Spanish and he was a leading surrealist painter in the time when people admired surrealist paintings. I always thought the paintings were popular because people could say almost anything about them and their admiring friends would think they were probably right.

The most famous Dali painting was “The Persistence of Memory,” which he released in 1931, and there are probably people in the world who are still saying learned things about what he meant with it. (Bear with me here, because this column is really about having lunch at The Scarecrow Pub in Intervale.)

The Persistence of Memory painting shows reddish sandstone cliffs on the right, partly shrouded with fog, or something. The foreground shows a large dead fish, or something, with a thin pocket watch draped over its back. The left side of the painting shows a table with the stump of a dead tree, or something, with a blue pocket watch draped over its limb. There’s another reddish block behind the tree with a blue pocket watch draped over the edge of the block and something that’s either a hot water bottle or maybe another pocket watch with a serious skin problem. People would stand in front of this painting and spend hours saying high level things about the meaning of it all.

Those people would not have included me, and I only mention them because on Tuesday I ordered corn chowder at the Scarecrow. I did this because they make superior corn chowder at the Scarecrow and my father made superior corn chowder. My mother was a superior cook and she’d gone to The Boston School of Cookery, which was run by Fannie Farmer, though that was not her real name, but my mother deferred to my father when it came to corn chowder.

One day I was having lunch in one of the excellent mountain restaurants at Steamboat Springs, in Colorado, and they had corn chowder on the menu. Needless to say, I ordered a bowl, and a few minutes after the waiter brought it I called him back and said, “This is not corn chowder. This is hot water with a few kernels of corn in it. Corn chowder is made with milk. That, in fact, is the identifying characteristic of chowder, the cook uses milk instead of water that he uses in most of his other soups. I am something of an authority in this matter, because…”

Anyway, there was quite a lot of noise in the Scarecrow Pub when I ordered corn chowder on Tuesday. This is because the bar adjoins the dining room part. Just as I was giving my order there was a burst of talking at the bar and it buried the words of my corn chowder order, so I repeated my order using sign language. I used the manual alphabet, not the real sign language, which is sort of like visual shorthand, with many gestures that represent a word or a phrase or a feeling.

I speak rather inarticulate true sign language, but there was a time when I was using the manual alphabet every day and I spoke quite fluent manual sign. So when I had to get through the burst of bar talking at the Scarecrow I suddenly broke into manual sign and started to

spell corn chowder: c is your thumb and the other fingers shaped like a c; o is the tip of your thumb touching the tip of your forefinger, r is the tip of your index finger tucked under the tip of your middle finger with your thumb holding down your last two fingers, and n is a fist with your thumb tucked in between your first two fingers.

I’d gotten through c and o and r before I realized that the waitress might not read the manual alphabet and there was a lull in the bar talking, so I said, “corn chowder” instead of spelling it.

All of this, the persistence of memory part, was the result of the first of my two years working on the ski patrol at Sun Valley, Idaho, the job that required me to ask the Empress of Iran to undo her pants.

The World Cup ski racing circuit hadn’t been invented yet, so in the year between the 1952 Olympics and the 1954 World Championships, Sun Valley hired the most glittering stars to work as waitresses and ski instructors, Stein Eriksen and Christian Pravda prominent among them in the instructor staff. There were several on the ski patrol, to, most notably Dick Buek, who was the top downhiller in America.

Dick had a friend named Earl Ruffa, and after Dick had started on the ski patrol he wrote to Earl and asked him to come over, there was sure to be a job for him. Dick was a notably free spirit and a celebrated wild man on skis and on wheels, but he was also an intensely sympathetic friend.

Earl was a deaf mute, he could neither hear nor speak, and Dick didn’t want him to feel like such a stranger when he got to Sun Valley, so before he arrived, Dick taught the manual alphabet to many of us on the ski patrol and on the waitress staff that provided the glamour in our lives.

Earl turned out to be a splendid fellow, and he had several other prominent qualities. For instance, he was an excellent dancer, which would seem to require at least serviceable hearing for tuning in the music. Earl couldn’t do that, so he felt the music through his feet, which felt the vibrations in the floor.

And, amazingly, Dick also befriended me. Me, the skinny teenager from back east. Me, the greenest nobody of anyone among the 700 employees at Sun Valley.

Me, who was still wrestling with his stiff old 7-foot, 3-inch ridge top Northland skis which were no good at all in western powder snow, which I couldn’t ski very well anyway.

Dick Buek was killed in a motorcycle crash not long after the last time I saw him, but the things I learned from him and the people I knew through him lead in a straight line to almost all of the important things in my life since then. In fact, I got my start in journalism through a very long magazine article I wrote about Dick that Skiing Magazine published not long after his death. Then the magazine hired me as a principle features writer and sent me all over North America and Europe for almost 20 years. I still work full time in journalism, which I couldn’t do at all without the persistence of memory part.

(Nicholas Howe is a writer from Jackson. E-mail him at nickhowe@ncia.net.)

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Berlin High School Bowling says thank you for support To the editor: On behalf of the seven students and coach who participated in this years BHS Bowling team we would like to express our appreciation in investing in our team. It took a little work to get off the ground and we couldn’t have done it without the help and financial assistance from the following: Berlin Laidlaw Biopower, Paul Grenier, Steve’s IGA, The Eagles Club of Berlin, the Thursday Men’s league, BHS Backers, Sherwin Williams, Pebbles, Creative Threads, Craig Melanson and the Berlin School Board and,

last but not least, the parents and friends of these athletes who competed in the program and traveled them each week to the different bowling meets.

Bowling is an active sport during the winter months and we received strong support from many of you, it was greatly appreciated. The program is all set to continue next year. Hopefully the strong support we received this year will continue. With much appreciation.

Coach Ron Devoid and atheltes BHS Bowling 2011

Our congratulations to Union Local 75 on successful efforts in helping to reopen Gorham Mill To the editor: The members of USW Local Union 75’s Health Care workers at St. Vincent’s’ wish to congratulate our brothers on their successful efforts in helping to reopen the paper mill in Gorham. From the time the management of Fraser Paper decided to cease operations, the members and leadership of USW Local 75 never waivered in their efforts to find a new buyer to operate the mill saving it from the scrap yard. Local 75

negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement which was recently ratified, paving the way for the workers to return to the mill when it resumes operations.

Again, on behalf of all the Health Care workers of Local 75 congratulations to all involved for the splendid work.

Sandy Tessier Local 75 Health Care Unit President Dummer

Tired of the potholes? Stand up and fight, act now To the editor: Are you tired of trying to dodge the holes in our city streets? You try to avoid one then hit another, the holes just keep getting larger and deeper with not much being done and our alignment or other damage occurs.

There is something that we can do. It is an RSA 231:91. In a nutshell, it states that when the highway department is notified they need to mark the insufficiency so as to be visible during day STATUS QUO from page 4

tions, multiplication tables, logarithms, who Lewis and Clarke, Ponce de Leon, Desoto (that one always cracked me up) were, and just what the hell made Warren B. Harding so special anyway?

In all those years sitting at the dinner table night after night with my parents eating mashed potatoes, pork and butternut squash, I cannot recall them ever once discussing the school budget or teacher's salaries. Maybe they said nothing because we were getting away on the cheap back then, so why push it?

The kid's at school while we work, he's in good hands, he's getting an education, so until someone comes up with a better idea, why even bring it up?

Well, turns out, they did, and do, get paid. And, very well, in many instances.

Good for them. We only show our petty jealousies when we compare our meager salaries to theirs. Not very many of us, I can safely say, would turn our nose up to that kind of pay, especially given the bennies, the time off in the summer, the six weeks off during a 180 day work period, plus, as an added bonus, a few sick and personal days off to just spice it up a bit.

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though the dairy operations will cease.

Collins said the herd will be sold off by the end of June, the equipment will be sold and the employees will be laid off.

Representative Herb Richardson, of Lancaster, said he felt the county should increase the farms’ budget to $415,000 and give it another year to operate. He added during that year a subcommittee should careful monitor its progress.

“I don’t believe the farm’s been given a fair shake,” said Richardson.

Representative Gary Coulombe, of Berlin, said the price of milk is going up, and some forecasts show the price will remain high throughout the year.

He said keeping it open would give the farm a chance to operate more efficiently and possibly at less of a loss.

Even though the price of milk is up, Representative Larry Rappaport, of Colebrook, said so is the price of feed and other supplies.

Representative Evalyn Merrick, of Lancaster, said the county is losing money on the farm, and she can’t justify watching another $200,000 go down the tubes.

“When the day is done, the numbers don’t lie,” said Representative Marc Tremblay, of Berlin.

Even though the delegation approved the budget that would stop

the dairy operation, it also passed a resolution asking the county commissioners to explore the possibility of leasing the dairy operation. Leasing the dairy operation would allow it to continue though not at the county’s expense.

The delegation made two additional appropriations in the budget: adding $10,000 for fuel for the sheriff’s department and $3,300 for rent for the county attorney.

Sheriff Gerald Marcou said the department needs more money for gas since the price is going to increase beyond what was put in the proposed budget.

Marcou said the department has a contract with the N.H. Department of Transportation for gas and was told that the price per gallon could be between $3.50- $4 after June 1.

“I need $10,000 more just to break even,” said Marcou.

He said the department travels an average of 200,000- 240,000 miles annually, and there’s no way to cut that mileage down.

“I really hate asking for that money, but I need it,” said Marcou.

The delegation approved the additional $10,000 by a 9-2 vote.

The only other additional funding request approved by the delegation was $3,300 for rent for the county attorney to lease office space at the

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Passumpic Savings Bank building, in Lancaster.

Collins said the office space will be rented on a month-to-month basis, starting April 4. She added the commissioners are currently seeking the courts approve of a proposed space swap and renovation of the courthouse to accommodate the county attorney in the future.

Even though the delegation wound up increasing the bottom line of the budget, Representative J.C. “Duffy” Daugherty attempted to cut it.

Daugherty said that he felt cutting 5 percent off the bottom line of the budget, excluding the budgets for the two nursing homes, does the job of keeping costs down but also lets the

commissioners administer the cuts without the delegation micromanaging.

Daugherty’s proposal would have cut $635,011.

The motion to make the 5 percent cut failed by a 3-8 vote.

The other members of the delegation didn’t feel it was the proper approach to making cuts.

“Doing it this way, we’re kind of going in blind,” said Representative Bill Hatch, of Gorham.

Representative Bill Remmick, of Lancaster, said when the delegation makes cuts, it should explain why it’s cutting from a particular part of the budget rather than making a sweeping reduction.

At last week’s meeting, a number of councilors expressed reservations about approving a letter of intent until more information is available. Councilor Lucie Remillard said she felt there was no enough information to make a decision either way. She noted Brooks said he had other parties interested in the power so he can still move forward.

Councilor Bob Danderson said the city is now starting a difficult budget process and he felt there was too many issues before the council to be sidetracked by Brook’s request.

Councilor Tom McCue also spoke on

COUNCIL from page one

with Brooks could have a negative effect on the city’s ability to get a good deal on power elsewhere. He said Brooks still has a number of steps to go including getting certified by ISO-NE, which oversees the region’s power grid.

The city has a new 18-month contract with Constellation Energy for 6.99 cents a kilowatt hour that takes effect April 1.

The council instructed MacQueen to draft a non-binding letter of intent for the council to consider at its March 6 meeting.

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the need for more information although he said he felt the letter of intent contained enough qualifiers to protect the city.

Danderson said he believes the city is not at a point where it is ready to make a commitment to buy power from the wind project. He noted the price is not better than the city is currently receiving.

“I don’t think we’re going to do it,” he said.

Mayor Paul Grenier suggested Brooks would be using the city’s letter to attract investors. He asked if the city would be putting itself at risk by signing a letter of intent when the odds are the city would not be purchasing that power.

But Councilor Mark Evans said there has been talk about branding Berlin as the green energy capital of the world. He said he hated to reject the request from Brooks and the wind project. Evans said he thought the letter drafted by MacQueen was pretty non-committal. He moved to approve it. But the motion failed 5-2 with only Evans and McCue voting in favor.

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Norman R. Turmel

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BERLIN -- Mr. Norman R. Turmel, 61, of 247 High Street, Berlin, NH, passed away on Fri., March 11, 2011 at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester.

He was born in Berlin on Jan., 12, 1950, the son of the Laval and Lucille (Dube) Turmel and was a lifelong resident. He had been employed by Labonville’s as store manager and later as shift manager at Very Fine. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree and of Good Shepherd Parish.

Norman loved fishing, watching the Patriots and spending time with his granddaughter and family.

Members of the family include his wife, Laura (Robinson) Turmel of Berlin; daughters, Stephanie Roy and husband Steve of Berlin, and Stacey Turmel and significant other Mike Godbout of Milan; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Roy; brother, Ralph

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Josephine P. Addario

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GORHAM -- Josephine P. Addario, Cascade Flats, Gorham, NH, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2011 with her family surrounding her.

Josephine was 85 years old. Josephine was born on February 20, 1926 in Portland, Maine, the daughter of John and Marietta DiPietrantonio. She graduated from Portland High School in Portland, Me. Josephine married Joseph Addario on October 26, 1946, and they made their home on Cascade Flats, Gorham. Mrs. Addario was a homemaker while her husband, Joseph worked at Brown Company.

Josephine is survived by her daughters, Nancy A. Mills of Fryeburg, Me., Linda Hannigan and son-in-law, William Hannigan of Gorham, Brenda A. Leavitt and son-in-law, Richard Leavitt of Fryeburg, Me.; her grandchildren, Dana Mills of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Dionne (Mills) Morneau of Auburn, Me., Danielle (Mills) Blake of Lincolnville, Me., Brian Ruel of Gorham, Bradley Ruel of Gorham, Joseph Hannigan of Gorham; Alicia Leavitt of Fryeburg, Me., and Derek Leavitt of Fryeburg, Me. Josephine was also survived by great-grandchildren, Matthew Ruel, Damon Ruel, Caleb Hannigan, Mallory Morneau, Alina Morneau, Delaney Morneau, Marius Morneau, Evangeline Morneau, Taylor Palmer, Kennedy

Blake, Olivia Blake, Jack Mills and Grace Mills. She is survived by her sisters, Priscilla Walsh, Anna Hight, Phyllis Mancini and Eleanor Henka, all of Portland, Me. Josephine was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Addario, her daughter, Rose Marie Clark, her son-inlaw, Carlton Mills, and granddaughter, MirandaMaria Leavitt, and her sister, Doris Capozza.

Josephine will join her parents, John and Josephine P. Addario Marietta DiPietrantonio in heaven. Josephine will be missed by all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as her life was devoted to being a wife, mother and grandmother!

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday March 19, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Gorham. Interment will be in the Holy Family Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to meet directly at church.

Arrangements by the Bryant Funeral Home.

BERLIN -- Doreen J. Bilodeau from Berlin, New Hampshire, died unexpectedly of a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, March 5, 2011. She was born on February 26, 1957, to Robert Lessard (deceased) and Lorraine Lessard.

She is survived by her daughter, Lauren Bilodeau, and grandson, Alex-

ander Luna from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In addition to her mother, daughter, and grandson, she also has two sisters, Rachel Hogan and her husband Robert from Hooksett, New Hampshire, and Tammy Lessard and fiance Mark Soileau who live in Nashville, Tennessee. She was also prede-

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GORHAM -- Maurice L. Belanger of Androscoggin Street, Gorham passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at his winter home in Dania Beach, Florida. He was 72.

Born on August 4, 1938 in Berlin, NH, he was the son of Ovila and Alice (Hebert) Belanger. He attended Berlin High School. He retired from the NH State Liquor Store in Gorham where he worked as a retail clerk and he also worked as a chef at several area restaurants including Welsh’s in Gorham. In retirement, he spent the past several winters in Dania Beach, Fla. Maurice was a communicant of Holy Family Parish in Gorham and was a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Gorham Fire Department, a member of the Berlin Eagles Club and a director of Ocean Waterway in Dania Beach, Fla. He very much enjoyed playing cards especially (Petonque) and bean bag baseball and going to the casinos. He spent a lot of time with and loved his dog Babe very much.

He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Sharon L. (Cavallini), and a son, Randy Belanger.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria L. (Cloutier) Belanger of Gorham; a son,

Maurice Belanger, Jr., and his wife Donna of Berlin; two daughters, Vicky Berrias of Colorado, and Cindy Chamberlain and her husband Dallas of Laconia; a brother, Paul Belanger and his wife Linda of Austell, GA., and a halfbrother, Phil Belanger and his lady Susan of Gonick; a h a l f - s i s t e r, Olive Morest and her husband Ronnie of Wells, Me.; Maurice L. Belanger grandchildren, Steven, Nicholas, Whitney, Christy, Jason, Tony, and Shawn; great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Andre, and Lily Ann; several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Holy Family Church in Gorham. The Rev. Steve Lepine will officiate. Burial will be at Holy Family Cemetery in Gorham.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., on Wednesday, March 16, at Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 33 Exchange St. Gorham, NH. Online guestbook at fleurypatry.com.

GORHAM -- Donna M. Ferreira, of Gorham, NH, formerly of Saugus died at her home on Friday morning. She was the partner of Sue Chapman.

Born, raised and a resident of Saugus until 2009, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Doris (McCular) Ferreira. A senior customer service representative for Liberty Mutual Insurance, Donna

was employed for 42 years. She was former coach of Girls Youth Softball, the Saugus High Flag Squad and was a member of the Saugus Socialites Drum & Bugle Corp. Donna loved camping with her friends and family at Dolly Copp.

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wife Pam of Saugus; two sisters, Regina Ferreira and her partner Tami Hartley of Randolph, NH, and Debra Ferreira of Saugus. She was the aunt of Mikey, Joshua, David, Amanda, and Brandon.

In lieu of flowers donations in Donna’s memory may be made to Hopes Program, Mass. General c/o Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, Mass., 02114 Funeral services were held in Saugus on Tuesday March 15, 2011.

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ceased by her sister, Claudette (Lessard) Comeau.

She also leaves behind several uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and one niece.

Doreen lived her life with strength and courage and was a very spiritual woman with a warm and loving heart. She loved walking in the woods, sitting at her favorite place by the river and being one with Mother Earth. Her biggest joy was spending special times with Lauren and Alex who were the light of her life. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll find a major source of bonding with a new friend. This is what was needed in order for the relationship to blossom.

Tonight features laughter and possibly dancing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

When it’s your turn to deliver your work, you won’t have the luxury of blending into the group. You’ll be out in the open, all eyes on you. And that’s OK because you shine when the pressure is on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You’ll walk into a situation that is indifferent and turn it into a friendly environment. Another person will walk into the same place and turn it into a hostile environment. This helps you understand your own power.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You still think something was your fault, when, in fact, many factors were involved in the situation. So release the guilt and move on. You’ll feel free just as soon as you do this.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have a sharp sense for finding what’s hidden, uncovering the mystery and solving riddles. Additionally, you might locate something that you thought was lost forever.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 15).

This year brings intellectual and aesthetic growth. You are alert to opportunity, and over the next five weeks you will seize the chance to serve and earn a profit. April brings a run of good luck in your personal life, and your popularity will be on the rise. In June, you will adopt a new role. There’s a special connection with Virgo and Libra people.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re always on the lookout for new things that make you happy. Note the sounds of the birds’ calls or the smell of lavender soap balls. These are the kind of details that will send you into a lasting good mood.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Moving and changing your environment will bring you luck. Furniture, items on shelves and items in closets are all ideal subjects to be rearranged, reorganized or redistributed to charity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). This is a day to let go. Throw away your bad feelings, and dump your grudges. It won’t be a process. You’ll just do it. You’ll overlook your differences and move to a place of acceptance -- it’s easy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll have new business with old friends and colleagues. When you make an effort to remember only the good things about this person, your business goes smoothly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In the past, you have given a certain person your undivided attention. Now there are others who need your attention as much or even more. You’ll graciously divide your focus, realizing that it simply

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ACROSS 1 Fraidy-cat 5 Tiny remaining amount 10 Quick 14 Declare firmly 15 Slugger Hank 16 Aware of the shenanigans of 17 Palm tree fruit 18 Use up 19 Wander 20 Bugs 22 Overlays with concrete 24 Spring month 25 Praise 26 Modify 29 Russian space station 30 Abundant in foliage 34 Circus shelter 35 Doctor’s bag 36 Spenser’s “The __ Queene” 37 Fail to keep up 38 Happen again

40 Sheep’s cry 41 From dawn till dusk 43 Attila the __ 44 Specks 45 Difficult to climb 46 Wager 47 Most terrible 48 Warning blare 50 Egg __ yong 51 Incited 54 Purse 58 Sightseeing trip 59 __ committee; group formed for a particular purpose 61 Molten rock 62 Usually benign growth 63 River in Paris 64 Blue-pencil 65 Derby & bowler 66 Cornered 67 Cincinnati team 1

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__ the Terrible New York team Replace a regular TV show with a special, e.g.

Delicious Knocks “You __ what you eat” Agree Finished Have a hunch about Abbr. following many poems “Now!” in the hospital Cruise & Hanks Calico or tabby Back tooth Cooking area Book of maps Passed out 52 Fish with a hook “O Sole __” Shelter of vines Official decrees Rising agent

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Looked toward Engrave Spanish painter Strong wind Sharpen Commanded Zealous Gangster guns Hurry

Friday’s Answer

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Tuesday, March 15 WIC Voucher Clinic: Beginning at 1:30 p.m. at CCFHS, 54 Willow St, Berlin. For appointment, contact 752-4678 or 1-888266-7942.

Thursday, March 17 Berlin School Board: 6 p.m., Berlin High School Library. Public welcome.

“Kick Up Your Heels”: St. Kieran Arts Center’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Celebration, 6 p.m., Town and Country Motor Inn. Tickets $25 per person. Call for reservation details, 52-1028.

TUESDAY PRIME TIME 8:00

8:30

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9:00

9:30

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

CBS 3 WCAX NCIS Å (DVS)

NCIS: Los Angeles

The Good Wife Å

FOX 4 WPFO Glee “Original Song”

Raising

News 13 on FOX (N)

Frasier

ABC 5 WMUR No Ordinary Family

V “Mother’s Day” (N)

Detroit 1-8-7 (N) Å

News

Nightline

NBC 6 WCSH The Biggest Loser (N) (In Stereo) Å

Next Great Restaurant News

Jay Leno

CBC 7 CBMT Mercer

National

Ron

Traffic

InSecurity Winnipeg Comedy

CBC 9 CKSH Providence (N) (SC)

Louis-José Houde

PBS 10 WCBB Over-Coast

Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music)

PBS 11 WENH As Time Goes By Reunion Special Å CBS 13 WGME NCIS Å (DVS)

TJ

News

George S Sport

Letterman Jim

Les Lionnes (SC) Over-Coast

Movie: “The Weavers: Wasn’t That a Time!”

NCIS: Los Angeles

The Good Wife Å

News

Letterman

IND 14 WTBS The Office The Office The Office The Office The Office The Office Conan IND 16 WPME Smarter

Smarter

Lyrics

Lyrics

Curb

Paid Prog. Star Trek: Next

EWTN

Rosary

Threshold of Hope

EWTN

1

Angelica Live

CNN

24

In the Arena (N)

Piers Morgan Tonight

Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Å

LIFE

30

American Pickers Å

American Pickers Å

One Born Every Minute Four

ESPN

31

College Basketball

ESPN2

32

College Basketball

CSNE

33

Celtics Old School From March 19, 1981.

Sports

SportsNet Sports

SportsNet

NESN

34

NHL Hockey

Daily

Dennis

Daily

OXY

39

The Bad Girls Club

The Bad Girls Club

All About Aubrey

Movie: “Just Friends”

TVLND

42

Sanford

Sanford

Raymond

Raymond

Raymond

Raymond

Retired at

NICK

43

My Wife

My Wife

Chris

Chris

Lopez

Lopez

The Nanny The Nanny

TOON

44

Hole/Wall

Adventure King of Hill King of Hill Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Fam. Guy

FAM

45

Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos The 700 Club Å

DISN

46

Movie: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

Shake It

USA

48

Law & Order: SVU

Law & Order: SVU

Law & Order: SVU

TNT

49

Bones (In Stereo) Å

Movie: ››‡ “Why Did I Get Married?” (2007)

HawthoRNe Å

GAC

50

On Streets Videos

Superstar Sessions

GAC Late Shift

SYFY

51

Movie: “Dinoshark”

Movie: “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid” (2011)

TLC

53

What Not to Wear

What Not to Wear (N)

What Not to Wear (N)

What Not to Wear

HIST

54

Larry the Cable Guy

Larry the Cable Guy

Top Shot (N) Å

Modern Marvels Å

DISC

55

Dirty Jobs Å

Dirty Jobs Å

American

Dirty Jobs Å

HGTV

56

House

A-P

58

Fatal Attractions Å

Fatal Attractions Å

Fatal Attractions Å

Fatal Attractions Å

TRAV

59

Bizarre Foods

Bizarre Foods

Bizarre Foods

When Vacations

NGC

60

Finding Atlantis

Hard Time

Hard Time (N)

Finding Atlantis

SPIKE

61

Man Fire

Movie: ›› “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” (1994) Jim Carrey.

MTV

63

Life, Liz

Sweet

Teen Mom 2 (In Stereo) Teen Mom 2 (N)

Life, Liz

VH1

64

Hip Hop

Fabulous

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Basketball Wives

Basketball Wives

COM

67

Onion

Tosh.0

Tosh.0

Tosh.0

Tosh.0 (N) The Comedy Central Roast (N)

Wednesday, March 23 WIC Clinic: Beginning at 8:45 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lancaster. For appointment, contact 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942.

A&E

68

The First 48 Å

Storage

Storage

Storage

Storage

Breakout Kings

E!

71

Sex/City

Kourtney

Kourtney

Chelsea

AMC

72

Movie: ››‡ “Hidalgo” (2004) Viggo Mortensen, Omar Sharif. Å

TCM

105 Movie: ››› “The Public Enemy”

ALN

110 Chicago Hope Å

Chicago Hope Å

Saturday, March 26 North Country Sportsman’s Dinner: 5 p.m., Harvest Fellowship Hall, 210 Willow St., Berlin.

Tickets $25. Door prizes, grand prize.

HBO

110 ››› “The Blind Side”

Movie: ››‡ “MacGruber” (2010)

SHOW

221 Movie: ›‡ “Crossing Over” (2009) Å

Californ.

TMC

231 Movie: ›› “Kings of the Evening” (2007) Å

Movie: “Mississippi Damned” (2009) Å

ENC

248 Movie: ››‡ “The Proposal” (2009) Å

Movie: ››› “The Mask” (1994)

Monday, March 21 WIC Clinic: Beginning at 9 a.m. at CCFHS, 54 Willow St, Berlin.

For appointment, contact 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942.

Ladies of St. Anne Card Party, 1 p.m., St. Anne lower hall, School St., Berlin.

AVH Community Health Education Lecture: 6 to 8 p.m. , Gorham Middle/High School.

Stephanie Allen Lilly, MD, General Surgeon, AVH Surgical Associates, will present “Current Therapies for Hemorrhoid Treatment.” Contact hours awarded, refreshments served. Admission free, all are welcome. FMI, call 326-5606.

Tuesday, March 22 WIC Voucher Clinic: Beginning at 1:30 p.m. at CCFHS, 54 Willow St, Berlin. For appointment, contact 752-4678 or 1-888266-7942.

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MLS Soccer Los Angeles Galaxy at Seattle Sounders FC. College Basketball Bruins

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First Place First Place Selling NY House

Sex & City After Late Holly’s

Shake It

Auction Hunters

Daily

Phineas

Cleveland Fam. Guy Phineas

Law & Order: SVU

Chrono

Property

Chrono

Property

UFC 128 Countdown Skins

E! News

Movie: “Hidalgo” Å

Movie: ››› “Bombshell” (1933)

Movie: “Libeled Lady”

Movie: ›› “Slow Dancing in the Big City” Mildred

Big Love “Exorcism”

Californ.

Shameless Å

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

Die Hard 2

––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Tuesday Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, by appointment only, Berlin Health Dept. City Hall, Berlin. Call 752-1272 for appointment, All area residents welcome. Cost $10.

AA Meeting: Women’s meeting, 10 to 11 a.m., St, Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin.

Weight Watcher’s Meeting: Salvation Army, 5 p.m. meeting, 4:30 p.m. weigh-in.

Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, MondayThursday Noon, Friday 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) The White Mt. Apple User Group meets every second Tuesday of the month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the White Mt. Cafe in Gorham. New Apple users and students are welcome.

Developmental Play-group: For infant and toddlers offered by Family Centered Early Supports & Services (FCESS), 10: to 11 a.m., Berlin Recreation Center on the first and third Tuesdays each month.

This group is free of charge. FMI Cassie Risch 603-447-4356 x3 or e-mail crisch@northernhs.org.

Gorham.

Chess Club: welcomes all levels of players, to meet Tuesday, Family Resource building (across from high school) from 6 to 9 p.m. Lessons free. All questions, call Al French @915-0134.

Berlin Area Head Start Accepting Applications: For children between the ages of 3-5 years old.

This is an income eligible program. Call 752-5464 to schedule an appointment to enroll your child.

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

Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jefferson Historical Society: Meets first Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. May through October meetings held at the museum on Route 2, and November through April meetings are held at the Jefferson Elementary School on Route 115A. Everyone welcome.

Social Night At Dupont-Holmes Post 82 American Legion: Every Tuesday, Gorham, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Food buffet $7 per person while food lasts!

Menu varies each week. Free pool, darts, etc. Members and bonafide guests welcome.

Gorham-Sabatis Lodge 73, F&AM: meets second Tuesday except January, February, and March (first Tuesday). For more information, call 466-5739 or 466-5960.

The Teen Center: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, corner of Main and High streets, Berlin.

Open Monday-Friday from 2:30-6 p.m. for teens who are of ages 14 to 19. Homework help, internet, pool, movies, music, games, snacks and more for free. Call 752-1240.

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Kieran House, 151 Emery St., from 2-4 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, please call Nicole Plourde, NH Catholic Charities,752-1325 Berlin Kiwanis Club: meets at Sinibaldi’s Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

Gorham TOP “74”: Meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., upstairs over the American Legion, Androscoggin St. Gorham. Call Claire at 752-6617.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Step Book/Discussion Meeting, .Tri-County (Step One), School St., Berlin 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

White Mountain Ridge Runners Meeting: First Tuesday of every month, clubhouse on Route 110.

American Legion Post No. 36 Monthly Meeting: First Tuesday of every month.

Salvation Army Social Services: Food pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 15 Cole St., Berlin.

Computer Lab Classes: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan Center, Berlin. 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Call to be scheduled (752-2545).

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by Abigail Van Buren

READERS OFFER JEALOUS WIFE SOME DOGGONE GOOD ADVICE

DEAR ABBY: You advised “Jealous of the Four-Legged Mistress” (Jan. 31) that her husband, “Monty,” needs to “put her in a higher rank in the pack,” because he pays more attention to “Ginger,” the dog, than he does his wife.

My heart ached for Ginger. She’s clinging to the one parent she has left and trying to make sure she doesn’t lose him, too. Ginger and the other dog are suffering from separation anxiety. If dogs don’t have a routine, they have a hard time learning to trust.

If “Jealous” wants to make friends with the dogs, she should take them for a daily 30-minute walk. She may have to walk them separately at first, but once they get used to it, she can walk them together. In addition, she should start feeding them. After a few weeks of this routine, I guarantee Ginger will start paying attention to her new mistress, and after a while, “Jealous” will find herself a permanent object of Ginger’s affection.

If some chew toys and closed doors don’t improve Monty’s attention to his wife’s physical needs, THEN it’s time to see a marriage counselor. -- MAMA OF A RESCUED DOG DEAR MAMA: Like you, many readers were unwilling to let sleeping dogs lie. They made no bones about offering helpful suggestions. Read on: DEAR ABBY: Many of the behaviors “Jealous” described -- following her husband around and being first to greet him at the door -- are perfectly normal. People keep pets for their devotion and affection, and Ginger is an example of what dogs do that produce rewards for them.

I think the real issue is that the wife is concerned her husband is more affectionate toward Ginger. She shouldn’t blame

the dog for doing what comes naturally. -- ERICA IN SACRAMENTO, CALIF. DEAR ABBY: Losing his first wife was traumatic not only for Monty, but also for the two dogs. Perhaps Ginger is more bereft over the loss if she was close to his deceased wife. Animals experience loss, too. Instead of feeling threatened, “Jealous” should talk to a professional who can help her learn to gain Ginger’s trust, loyalty and affection instead of competing with her. It’s possible “Jealous’” physical needs are being neglected because of her attitude. -- JAMIE IN RENO, NEV. DEAR ABBY: Because dogs “love the one they’re with,” “Jealous” should spend quality time with Ginger. Take her for walks, give her treats and win her over with kindness. As a boarding kennel operator, I deal with clingy dogs all the time.

It’s my job to make them feel at home and develop a bond with them. Consequently, the pets I take care of love me as much as they do their owners.

“Jealous” sounds very insecure. She needs to learn a little about canines to understand that Ginger’s behavior is acceptable. -- DOG LADY IN MICHIGAN DEAR ABBY: I, too, had to race to the door to be the first to get my ex-husband’s attention. I never won. That vindictive mutt wet only on my side of the bed. It grabbed the pot roast from the counter and hid under the bed, and when I reached under to take it back, it bit me! When I screamed in pain, the one who was supposed to love me best yelled, “Don’t hurt the dog!”

I am now happily married to an angel of a man who puts me first. No woman needs to take second place to a dog. -MOTHER OF EIGHT IN UTAH

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

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

Doonesbury

by Gary Trudeau

For Rent

For Sale

STARK: New 3 bedroom duplex, country setting, appliances included, no pets or smoking.

Lease and security required, $900/mo. Plus utilities. Heat included. Call 449-6659 or 749-4355.

RECLINER, $125; 2 end table, coffee table, $50, all excellent condition, 752-3916.

For Sale AMAZING! Beautiful queen or full pillow top mattress set $249, king $399. See ad under “furniture”.

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

10 Yr. warranty, new-in-plastic.

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

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

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

Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 433-4665 FIREWOOD green, cut, split, you pick up $170/cord. Will do 1/2 cords. 348-1524.

SLIDING Trombone; Yamaha Organ; Trumpet; 4 new oil heaters; 1996 Ford Taurus $850. FMI (603)449-3492.

Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full Mattress Set. Luxury firm European pillow-top. New in plastic, costs $1,095, sell $249. Can deliver.

603-305-9763

Free $150 to $250 for your unwanted car or truck, call Rich, 978-9079.

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

Help Wanted MING House/ Trail House Lounge: waitresses and bartenders, call Dick Kimber @ 723-2659.

Part-Time Respite Provider A Homecare Provider is seeking people to provide awake overnight support for a male individual in a private home setting. Responsibilities will include monitoring and direct supervision throughout the night. Training will be provided to meet state requirements. Applicants must possess a valid NH driver’s license, auto insurance and will be asked to complete criminal and driver’s background checks.

Applications are available at The Community Services Center c/o Cindy Lapointe, 69 Willard St. Berlin, NH 03570 or you may call for more information at (603)752-1005. E.O.E.

School Administrative Unit No. 20 Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

Registered Nurse Needed The GRS Cooperative School District is looking for a Registered Nurse for their Edward Fenn Elementary School. Interested candidates should have a minimum of 3 years direct nursing experience and be comfortable with independent decision making but willing to collaborate. They should also possess good communication skills, both verbal and written.

To apply, send letter of interest, certification/license information, current references and resume to: Paul Bousquet, Superintendent SAU #20, 123 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581 (603-466-3632)

$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

For Rent

For Rent

For Rent

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter

2 bedroom renovated, hard wood floors, Heat, hot water, (603)752-2607.

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

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

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

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

Autos 2000 Audi A6 AWD, loaded, $6000/obo; 2008 Chrysler Convertible, Crossfire, $20,000/obo, 603-449-2164.

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

For Rent $75 weekly, private room, shared facilities.

"Mother-in-law" quarters, three rooms, renovated, secluded, $100 inlcusive, 603-728-7415.

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

4 rooms, 2 fl, heath, hot water, off-street parking, downtown $550/mo plus deposit 752-3640, 91590474.

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

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

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

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

Call (978)609-4010.

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

BERLIN: 1- 4 bedroom apts., $475- $750, includes heat, hot water, free moving truck, 723-3042.

BERLIN: 1st. floor, commercial space @ 1500 sq ft only $500, 723-3042.

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

207-233-9635.

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

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

HEATED- 2 bedroom, spacious, sunny, w/d hookups, no pets, no smoking, 1st floor. Security, references, $665/mo. Available 3/1/11. Berlin. (603)343-7912.

LARGE warm room, laundry, cable, parking, wi-fi all included, $250/mo. $65/wk, Mike 326-3071.

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

603-234-9507 ask for Bruce.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Diabetes Nurse Educator- Full-time, Involves both individual and group instruction in Diabetes self-management skills. Responsible for the insulin pump/CGSM programs and assist with inpatient hyperglycemic protocols. Needs to be a self-starter and exp. in Diabetes Care/Education. Requirements include CDE, BSN and NH nursing license.

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

• RN- Full-time, ACLS, BLS & PALS and some acute care exp and critical care exp pref. Must take rotating call. Positive attitude, team player, computer skills and critical thinking skills required.

• Housekeeper- Full-time, Routine cleaning of patient rooms and other hospital areas. Must be able to life 35lbs and push/pull over 100lbs.

• Registered Dietician- Per Diem, appropriate credentials required.

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

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Tuesday, March 15, 2011— Page 13

AVH hosting CMC weight loss surgery program

BERLIN -- AVH has announced that beginning this spring, it will be a host site for the Catholic Medical Center (CMC) Bariatric Satellite Program.

This collaboration provides North Country residents the resources of a comprehensive weight loss surgery program at CMC with the comfort of preoperative and post-operative care closer to home, at AVH. Prospective patients interested in learning more about surgical weight loss options are encouraged to attend.

There will be limited space, and registration is required to attend this special

Help Wanted

session.

The s ession will be held on Mon., March 28, at 6 p.m. in the AVH lecture room. To register, call (603) 326-5607.

The Obesity Treatment Center at Catholic Medical Center is an American Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center of Excellence, a designation that recognizes bariatric surgery centers that are comprehensive in nature and demonstrate a track record of positive outcomes in bariatric surgery. The program offers three different surgical procedures: gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy.

Help Wanted

PATROL OFFICER

The Berlin Police Department is seeking applicants for

Patrol Officer positions.

This is your opportunity to join a progressive agency and become an integral part of the community you serve.

Entry level salary: $34,679 to $46,238.

Competitive benefits package.

Applications and additional details may be obtained from the Berlin Police Department, 135 Green Street, Berlin, NH 03570.

(603)752-3131. Applications will be accepted through March 25, 2011. EOE.

Obesity, defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30, can shorten one’s life span and lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux, arthritis, sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, stroke, certain cancers and depression.

The team approach at CMC and AVH guides patients to successfully take the steps necessary to maintain a healthy weight.

Each patient receives a thorough medical evaluation and an individualized treatment program designed to positively impact one’s life.

“This offering, new to AVH, is one more way that the relationship and sharing of resources between CMC and AVH is benefitting those that live and work in Northern New Hampshire,” commented Russ Keene, AVH CEO. “Our Cardiology program which features the only full time New England Heart Institute Cardiologist in the North Country, Dr. Daniel van Buren, has served, and continues to serve, our cardiac patients well. We are confident the bariatric program will be another excellent example of our two facilities working together to enrich lives.”

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Motorcycles

Services

IF you like fashion, if you like people and you have a flexible schedule Betty Dee's has the job for you. We offer good pay and good fun. Betty Dee's is looking for a part time sales associate. The job included sales, pressing and light cleaning.

Please fill out applications at the employment office.

WATER Jet Operator: Successful candidate should possess a strong cad-cam background and have basic machine shop knowledge. Familiarity with water jet operation a definite plus but will train the right person.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Tee Enterprises is a precision machine shop in Conway, NH, featuring climate controlled comfort year round, excellent work environment and a benefit package including 100% paid health insurance for the employee. Apply in person to Carl or Corey at 71 Hobbs Street in Conway.

BUY • SELL • T RADE www.motoworks.biz

TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

752-5858 Classifieds

Always Ready, Always There.

Call your local Recruiter!

SSG Matthew Hawkins 603.340.3671

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

Services $150 to $250 for your unwanted car or truck, call Rich, 978-9079.

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

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

LOCKNESS Painters starting back for the year. Interior/Exterior, fully insured. Good prices, free estimates, new number, 603-752-2218.

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

RAFFI'S painting and pressure cleaning. Residential and commercial pressure cleaning roofs, siding, driveways, carpet cleaning, lead removal certified, 603-723-2690, 603-915-0816.

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

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

Wanted NEW Hampshire Books Needed; White Mountains, AMC Guides, History, Sets, Estates, Many Others. Mat, 348-7766.

WEIGHT lifting equipment wanted. Steel weights only.

Contact (603)915-3338. Will pick up.

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

Call 636-1667 days, 636-1304 evenings.

IMMEDIATE COACHING VACANCIES The following openings exist at Gorham Middle/High School for the 2010 - 2011 school year: MS Softball Coach HS Cross Country Coach If interested, please contact Dan Gorham at 466-2776 no later than March 25th.

PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION AVAILABLE WHITE MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BERLIN, NH

CHILD CARE WORKER (Lab Helper) 25 - 29 HOURS PER WEEK, $10.08 – 11.29 Hourly AVAILABLE APRIL 18, 2011 through AUGUST 26, 2011 This child care worker position will help to create and sustain a developmentally appropriate infant-toddler and/or preschool program in our college child care center, creating a shared learning community for children, families and students.

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of high school or its equivalent, no experience required. 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education, CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.

Submit a State of NH Application for Employment form to: Human Resources, White Mountains Community College 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, NH 03570 (603) 752-1113 • 1-800-445-4525 gtremblay@ccsnh.edu • www.wmcc.edu Application review date to begin on March 21, 2011 State Applications may also be obtained on-line at www.ccsnh.edu Equal Employment Opportunity

Teller Berlin Office Part time position Woodlands Credit Union in Berlin, New Hampshire is seeking a highly qualified individual to become a Part Time Teller. The successful candidate will be goal oriented, personable, professional and passionate about exemplary member service.

Money handling and computer experience required. Prior financial institution experience preferred. Flexible schedule. Approx. 20-25 hrs per week, Saturday mornings required.

Woodlands Credit Union is the industry leader in Northern New Hampshire with a strong commitment to member service. We offer employees a professional working environment, competitive structure and a benefits package that includes an employer matching 401k, paid vacation and more.

Pick up an application at any Woodlands location, online, or send resume to:

Joe Rodgers, V.P.H.R. 730 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 Berlin, Gorham, Conway and Plymouth, New Hampshire (603)752-5650 www.woodlandscu.com Equal Opportunity Employer

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In Memory

Raymond Breault 8/19/69 - 4/22/87

Since heaven has become home We sometimes feel that we are alone And though we now are so far apart You hold a big piece in our hearts We never knew how much we would grieve to see you leave.

With thoughts of you we hold so dear You will never be forgotten Love Sadly missed by Mom, Dad, sisters and family

LAIDLAW from page one

39 Union St., Berlin, NH • 752-1500 1-800-439-1508 • www.caron-building.com

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that it intents to replace Homeland Renewable Energy and Fibrowatt Operations as the major contractors providing construction, operation, and management services with Waldron Engineering and Construction, Inc. Laidlaw said the replacement was at the urging of lenders to add greater technical and operation strength to the project team.

Waldron had worked on the project earlier and sued Laidlaw in federal court this April, charging the company had backed out of an agreement to have Waldron serve as its exclusive design engineer.

Once construction is completed, Delta Power Services will serve as operations and maintenance contractor. Delta is a subsidiary of Babcock and Wilcox, which is the original manufacturer of the boiler and is also providing expertise to the project. The Shaw Group will provide construction oversight.

Black & Veatch will continue to serve as the independent engineer with responsibility for overseeing construction on behalf of the lend-

ers.

The SEC certificate requires Laidlaw to have a signed fuel agreement with Cousineau Forest Products before the start of construction.

In the motion, Laidlaw is asking to be allowed to change suppliers and replace Cousineau with Richard Carrier Trucking, Inc. Laidlaw noted Carrier is substantially larger than Cousineau and has operations in Milan, Henniker, Shelburne, and Brentwood. Carrier currently procures and transports 1.5 million tons of woodchips annually - more than twice the amount Laidlaw projects it will require.

Laidlaw said the stipulations placed on the fuel supply contract, including the requirement to adhere to sustainability forestry practices, would be retained.

Finally, Laidlaw is asking to amend the certificate to increase the facility’s generating capacity from 70 megawatts to 75 megawatts. It attributes the increase to improve efficiency and said there will be no increase in wood supply needs or emissions.

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MILAN from page 3

Tuesday.

There were only two contested seats this year: for library trustee and cemetery trustee.

For library trustee both Jacqueline Quintal and Jaclyn Desmarais filed for the three-year term. Quintal won the seat with 63 votes and Desmarais received 31 votes.

For cemetery trustee, Kevin Shyne and Mary Elizabeth Coleman both filed for a three-year term. Shyne won the seat with 58 votes and Coleman received 30

votes.

All of the other races were uncontested.

George Pozzuto was elected selectman; Harley Mason, Jr. was elected road agent; Jennifer John was elected town treasurer; Paul Ayotte was elected to a two-year term as cemetery trustee; John Desmarais was elected to the planning board for a three-year term; Michael Fortier was elected for a one-year term on the planning board; and Sandy Pouliot was elected for a three-year seat on the school board.

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& MILLYARD LOUNGE 207 E. Mason, Berlin, NH For reservations call 752-6430

Join Us Thursday, March 17th for our traditional St. Pattys Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner $9.95 Or Our Delicious Corned Beef Sandwich on Rye with Homemade Chips $7.25 Come Join The Fun! – Available For Take Out –

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