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Council discusses solid waste contract BY BARBARA TETREAULT

in with the household solid waste, the council is considering requesting bids from private waste haulers to handle the city's solid waste including recyclables. City Manager Patrick MacQueen presented the council with a draft Request for Proposals that the city looked at back in 2009. Mayor Paul Grenier said he believes there are some threshold questions that must be answered before the city can make a decision on privatizing solid waste disposal. He said he feels going to a private contractor must save the city more than ten to 15 percent to make it worth the risk. Grenier said once the city hires a private contractor to handle solid waste, it can not go back if it is displeased with the service. City Manager Patrick MacQueen said the city would have to look at either contracting out snow removal or hiring part-time workers in the winter because that job is handled by the solid waste employees. Grenier noted that during an emergency weather event, the city would not have the added staffing to call upon.On the other side, he pointed out that health insurance and retirement systems costs keep going up for city employees. “I'm just trying to get my arms around this,” Grenier said. The mayor stressed he is very serious about increasing recycling in the city and reducing the tonnage of solid waste the city sends to the Mount Carberry landfill at $67 per ton. He said he does not feel the public or public works employees are taking the issue seriously. “So far we're not getting any help. We're not getting any help from Public Works. We're not getting any help from the public,” he said. Grenier said he is not generally a supporter of privatizing public services. He noted the city manager's proposed budget calls for eliminating three positions in Public Works because of budget constraints. Grenier said reducing waste disposal costs and increasing revenue generated from the sale of recyclables could help save jobs. He said Local 1444, which represents public works employees, needs to work with the city to re-educate employees on removing tonnage from the waste stream. Public Works employee Brian King told the council part of the problem is recycling is not mandatory in Berlin. He said there is no sense in pointing fingers and called on all sides to work together. Councilor Mike Rozek asked if recycling in the city is voluntary. MacQueen said current city statute calls for recycling but does not provide for any penalties for violators. Rozek said if recycling is not mandatory now, it will soon become mandatory. He also said there needs to be better lines of communication between the city and public works. Councilor Lucie Remillard said the council expects everyone to do their part to increase recycling. She said she feels the council has been pushed to look into private contracting because of complaints about the handling of solid waste. “There's no doubt there's some disappointment here,” she said. Grenier suggested MacQueen continue to develop the request for proposals. The mayor said he would require a ten year proposal to prevent low ball bids that would increase dramatically after the first few years. He also called for a meeting between the city manager, Public Works Director Mike Perreault, and local 1444 to review the proposed recycling ordinance. The council plans to roll out its new recycling initiative in early July. In other business: Gorham 7th grader Joseph Ellingwood receives recognition from GRS Cooperative School Board chair Jo Carpenter prior to the The council tabled a proposed amendment to the city's annual meeting. Ellingwood submitted the winning design for the school district’s annual report cover. (MELISSA GRIMA PHOTO) ATV ordinance that would allow year-around trail access THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – Convinced the city can easily save $100,000 by recycling more, the city council continues to work on a multi-prong plan that it intends to roll out in early July. Having discussed a recycling ordinance that will penalize residents who do not separate recyclables from garbage, the council has turned its focus in recent weeks to the Public Works department. Dismayed by reports that solid waste employees deliberately throw recyclables

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Quirky museums: A Texas tradition

McLEAN, Texas (NY Times) — In McLean, a town of about 800 east of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle, Devil’s Rope Museum, a sprawling tribute to the history of barbed wire and fencing tools, is a bona fide tourist attraction: Anita Seaney, the curator, said it had 6,000 visitors last year. Texans may prize their barbed wire, but they also love their classic-rock eighttrack tapes from the 1970s (the Eight Track Museum in Dallas), their bugs (the Cockroach Hall of Fame Museum in Plano), their cars (the Central Texas Museum of Automotive History in Smithville), their sports (the Texas Basketball Museum in Carmine) and their toilet seats (Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum in San Antonio). The state has numerous established, wellfinanced museums that are members of the American Association of Museums in Washington — the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, the Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas — but there are dozens of others that exist as museums because someone put up a sign saying so. One thing becomes clear when cataloging the state’s lesser-known museums: Few things fascinate and captivate Texans as much as Texas itself.

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U.S. to place tariffs on solar panels from China (NY Times) — The United States Commerce Department said Tuesday it would impose tariffs on solar panels imported from China after concluding that the Chinese government provided illegal export subsidies to manufacturers there. The tariffs were smaller than some American industry executives had hoped for — 2.9 percent to 4.73 percent — which could

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Grand Jury in Florida will Gunman may have filmed examine death of teenager attack at French school MIAMI (NY Times) — A grand jury will hear evidence next month in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black Florida teenager by a neighborhood watch volunteer, the state attorney’s office for Brevard and Seminole Counties announced on Tuesday. The shooting last month of the teenager, Trayvon Martin, which has set off a national outcry, is also being investigated by the Justice Department. On Tuesday, the state attorney for Brevard and Seminole, Norman R. Wolfinger, released a statement saying that a Seminole grand jury would

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CONCORD — A House committee is suggesting criminal penalties be removed from a bill requiring New Hampshire doctors to provide women seeking abortions with specific information about potential health risks. The bill would impose a 24-hour waiting period between a consultation and procedure, and it includes a prison sentence of up to 15 years for violators. But the criminal justice committee voted 8-7 Tuesday to recommend removing the criminal penalties while keeping civil penalties. Opponents argue that the bill would require doctors to provide inaccurate information. The House voted last week to send the bill to the Senate, but then voted to reconsider and sent it to its Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee because of the penalty involved. It returns to the House for a final vote next week. —Courtesy of WMUR

AG: Body found in Atkinson might be missing person ATKINSON — State and local officials said Tuesday they are investigating whether a body found near a pond in Atkinson is a person reported missing in the area. The Attorney General’s Office said a woman walking through some woods off Pentucket Court found the burned body of a man near a pond. Investigators said they have been looking into missing person reports from the area, and one is consistent with the body that was found. They said they are working to determine whether it’s the same person. “Law enforcement has been trying to identify this victim in this case,” said Senior Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Strelzin. “One of the things they’ve done is to look into missing person’s reports in the area. They’ve identified a white male who is unaccounted for and fits the general description of the body that’s been recovered out there.” Investigators said there’s no reason to believe the public is in any danger. “Well, it’s very scary because this is Atkinson, N.H., and we’ve never had anything like this,” said Cathy Lonergan, who lives near where police were searching. “We don’t really know too much. They’re not telling us too much, just that we’re safe.” State police are investigating the area where the body was found, and investigators said an autopsy is planned for Tuesday or Wednesday. The Attorney General’s Office said results will be available no earlier than Wednesday. Anyone who has information about the case is asked to call New Hampshire State Police at 603-271-3636. —Courtesy of WMUR

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Lawmaker drops gun during committee hearing CONCORD — A state representative dropped his gun on the floor of a state building Tuesday as he was about to attend a hearing. Rep. Kyle Tasker, R-Northwood, said he was settling into his seat during a hearing of the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee when a concealed handgun under his jacket popped out of its holster and fell to the floor. The gun didn’t go off, but it surprised many in the room. Tasker said he had just given blood and was a

little lightheaded at the time. “I did not latch the retention device on my firearm quite properly, and when I sat down abruptly, it hit the floor,” Tasker said. Several other lawmakers at the State House said they carry firearms, and some described the incident as unfortunate. The Republican Legislature lifted a ban on carrying firearms in the State House last year. —Courtesy of WMUR

University of New Hampshire lays off 20 employees CONCORD — The University of New Hampshire has laid off 20 employees as part of its effort to save money in the face of state budget cuts. Officials had warned that layoffs would be necessary if not enough employees accepted

buyout packages. A university spokeswoman said Tuesday that 28 faculty members and 82 staff members took the buyout, freeing up $11.3 million in salaries and benefits. An additional 20 staff positions were eliminated through layoffs,

resulting in a savings of $1.6 million. The university has about 2,900 faculty and staff members. It has frozen salaries and hiring, scaled back benefits and increased tuition since the Legislature cut its state funding nearly in half. —Courtesy of WMUR

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The closing of Isaacson Structural Steel is heartbreaking for the city To the editor: The closing of Isaacson Structural Steel, is heartbreaking for the city of Berlin. Eli Isaacson the ‘Steel Man’ himself, worked so so hard in the early years. Through school and after he got out of school he worked 24-7 to make Isaacson’s what it was when he passed away. A very successful steel business! The Isaacson name was a very, very important name in the industry of Berlin. Now to see it close its doors and never be is a very sad chapter in the city of Berlin.

I knew the whole Isaacson family personally, his dad, his brother Fred and his mother Sophie and of course Eli was a personal friend to Norm and I as well as his wife Dotty and daughters Beth, our Godchild, and Sarah. To the ex employees of Isaacsons my heart goes out to you and your families, hopefully things will change for us soon here in our hometown Berlin. As Eli used to say ‘better days are coming’. Sheila Hayes Berlin

Never thought I’d see the death of a town To the editor: Welcome to Suburbia. I never thought I’d live to see the death of a town, as a town. My childhood was in a small town, somewhat like this town was. Then, in big cities where greed, back-scratching, passing of the greased hand, all thrived, for the benefit of a few and their cronies. Sure everyone is entitled to their own vote, providing it is “their” vote. And, providing the vote is a true resident’s vote, not a “land-owners” vote, with, “I know what’s best” from at least two residents

who will benefit from the outcome. “We need your vote. You have a residency here. Nobody will know you do not live here.” Sour grapes? You bet. If it was “fair”, like the two above mentioned residents state, or want, I would say, “Congratulations” Instead, I’m ashamed to say, I live here. Welcome to Suburbia. Rent your room, cabin from the “land-owner” King, or his minions. Caution: Don’t rent in April or May - you will get wet feet. Beverly Wadsworth Dummer

Parent for playgrounds thanks everyone To the editor: Parents for playground would like to give thanks to those who have donated to the Brown School Play-

ground Fund. We have hit a milestone in our fund-raising; $10,000. At this time I would like to thank see PARENTS page 5

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By David Brooks The New York Times

When the Good Do Bad

It’s always interesting to read the quotations of people who knew a mass murderer before he killed. They usually express complete bafflement that a person who seemed so kind and normal could do something so horrific. Friends of Robert Bales, who is accused of massacring 16 Afghan civilians, have expressed similar thoughts. Friends and teachers describe him as caring, gregarious and self-confident before he — in the vague metaphor of common usage — apparently “snapped.” As one childhood friend told The Times: “That’s not our Bobby. Something horrible, horrible had to happen to him.” Any of us would be shocked if someone we knew and admired killed children. But these days it’s especially hard to think through these situations because of the worldview that prevails in our culture. According to this view, most people are naturally good, because nature is good. The monstrosities of the world are caused by the few people (like Hitler or Idi Amin) who are fundamentally warped and evil. This worldview gives us an easy conscience, because we don’t have to contemplate the evil in ourselves. But when somebody who seems mostly good does something completely awful, we’re rendered mute or confused. But of course it happens all the time. That’s because even people who contain reservoirs of compassion and neighborliness also possess a latent potential to commit murder. David Buss of the University of Texas asked his students if they had ever thought seriously about killing someone, and if so, to write out their homicidal fantasies in an essay. He was astonished to find that 91 percent of the men and 84 percent of the women had detailed, vivid homicidal fantasies. He was even more astonished to learn how many steps some of his students had taken toward carrying them out. One woman invited an abusive ex-boyfriend to dinner with thoughts of stabbing him in the chest. A young man in a fit of road rage pulled a baseball bat out of his trunk and would have pummeled his opponent if he hadn’t run away. Another young man planned the progression of his murder — crushing a former friend’s fingers, puncturing his lungs, then killing him. These thoughts do not arise from playing violent video games, Buss argues. They occur because we are descended from creatures who killed to thrive and survive. We’re natural-born killers and the real question

is not what makes people kill but what prevents them from doing so. People who murder often live in situations that weaken sympathy and restraint. People who commit massacres, for example, often live with what the researchers call “forward panic.” After having endured a long period of fear, they find their enemies in a moment of vulnerability. Their fear turns to rage, and, as Steven Pinker writes in “The Better Angels of Our Nature,” they “explode in a savage frenzy.” Serial killers are often charming, but have a high opinion of themselves that is not shared by the wider world. They are often extremely conscious of class and status and they develop venomous feelings toward people who do not pay them sufficient respect. In centuries past most people would have been less shocked by the homicidal eruptions of formerly good men. That’s because people in those centuries grew up with a worldview that put sinfulness at the center of the human personality. John Calvin believed that babies come out depraved (he was sort of right; the most violent stage of life is age 2). G. K. Chesterton wrote that the doctrine of original sin is the only part of Christian theology that can be proved. This worldview held that people are a problem to themselves. The inner world is a battlefield between light and dark, and life is a struggle against the destructive forces inside. The worst thing you can do is, in a fit of pride, to imagine your insecurity comes from outside and to try to resolve it yourself. If you try to “fix” the other people who you think are responsible for your inner turmoil, you’ll end up trying to kill them, or maybe whole races of them. This earlier worldview was both darker and brighter than the one prevailing today. It held, as C. S. Lewis put it, that there is no such thing as an ordinary person. Each person you sit next to on the bus is capable of extraordinary horrors and extraordinary heroism. According to this older worldview, Robert Bales, like all of us, is a mixture of virtue and depravity. His job is to struggle daily to strengthen the good and resist the evil, policing small transgressions to prevent larger ones. If he didn’t do that, and if he was swept up in a whirlwind, then even a formerly good man is capable of monstrous acts that shock the soul and sear the brain.

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To the editor: During the weekend of March 3 and 4, the TD Bank Bill Koch League Festival took place at Great Glen Trails. Over 575 kids in grades eight and below participated, accompanied by family members, coaches and friends. It was a sight to see: approximately 2,000 people enjoying the snow, outdoor activities and amenities, and the beautiful setting of this place we call home. These folks came from New York, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts and throughout New Hampshire. For many of them, this was their first visit to the Mount Washington area.

Putting on the festival was a tremendous community effort. I worked with a core group of volunteers who made up the festival organizing committee: Sarah Duffy, Emily Benson, Gloria and Tom Hutchings, Rosemary Good, Kerry MacDougall and Karen Eisenberg. We began meeting in the summer. Over many months, we planned the activities, foods, awards and treats for the participants. Potential sponsors were contacted; the many volunteers required were sought out. The response to our requests for help, time and sponsorships was met by a huge number see FESTIVAL page 5

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The city’s health department nurses are needed To the editor: This city’s nurses are needed When I read the article regarding the possible shutting down of the Berlin City Health Dept. Nurses I was quite taken aback. In this day and age where insurances want people in and out of hospitals overnight or within a day or two, we need these nurses. It doesn’t matter if it’s a minor procedure or major surgery, insurances want their patients out! That means people need assistance with surgical dressings, they need to watch for infection, make sure their pain is being managed. Us “lay” people would not be able to do all of that on our own. They also would be able to report any problems to the doctor a lot quicker than we could. Although I’m very pleased with PARENTS from page 4

the groups responsible for this exciting mark. They are not in fund order for every bit counts. This list does not include raffle donations (these were mentioned in an earlier letter) Knights of Columbus, Ted and Wanda Laccasse, Brown School P.T.O. Movie Nights, North Woods Electric, RiverFire, Northern Forest Heritage Park, BHS Key club, BHS Gilcris Advisory, Berlin City Auto Group, Shamy Designs, In Memory of Martha Costello. You have all made a big difFESTIVAL from page 4

of local people and businesses. The Valley Originals stepped up with a generous donation of money and goody items, to become the event’s Presenting Sponsor. Choucas Hats donated specially chosen smiley face hats for volunteers to sport. Ragged Mountain and Polartec made and donated hundreds of buffs for the participants. The local Coca-Cola distributorship donated Dasani bottled water. Stonyfield Yogurt also provided a sponsorship, and attended the Festival with a booth for free samples. Jackson Ski Touring donated their timing equipment and the timing team led by Frank Benesh and his group of volunteers did a stellar job. Riverbend Creative designed with the striking logo for the festival, the silhouette of two children on skis, with Mt. Washington in the background. The Town and Country Inn and Resort was the host hotel and ably put on the Saturday night pasta dinner for over 500 hungry skiers. The parents of the Great Glen BKL Club volunteered their time, energy and effort in providing affordable food options to the attendees. Parents also organized and managed a Silent Auction to raise money for the Club. The following local businesses donated items to the Auction: the Appalachian Mountain Club, Antarctic Connection, Attitash Grand Summit Hotel, Christmas Farm Inn and Spa, Dutch Bloemen Winkel, Frosty’s Ski and Snowboard, Gorham Bike & Ski, Jackson Art Studio and Gallery, Karen Eisenberg Designs, Lisa Gardner, Inc., Maui Jim, One Good Turn, Pro-

the services I get from A.V. Home Care at this time, several years ago I did require the services of the nurses from the Berlin Health Dept. and I was very grateful to them. I did have major surgery and they were a tremendous and necessary help during my recovery at home. I’m sure many people have been helped and insurances aren’t going to change their policies of discharging people ASAP. In Friday’s paper (March 16) on the front page, I read “Berlin unemployment rate highest in state” and we’re going to add to that? I would ask that you reconsider cutting this very necessary program for our people and not add to the unemployment rate at the same time. Thank you. Kathy Leaver Berlin ference. We still have a long way to go. You can track our progress on Facebook and Brown School playground. Donations of any size are welcomed, just send to Brown School Elementary, 190 Norway Street, Berlin. Anyone group wishing to raise funds, donated raffle worthy items or just help out can contact Renee Stewart at stewartstable@ netzero.net. Parents for Playgrounds Berlin file Subaru, Saco Bound, Sally Bags, Silver Moon Mosaics and Jewelry, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Toy Chest, White Birch Books, White Mountain Puzzles, and Wild Things. Bavarian Chocolate House and Zeb’s General Store donated lollipops for two of the most important Festival events. The Mount Washington Nordic Club was eager to see as many local kids as were interested, participate in this festival. They helped make this opportunity available by reimbursing entry fees for local children. Northern New Hampshire had a record high number of skiers, with fifty-five kids taking part. Local high school skiers helped at the event with course checking, face painting and guiding various activities. June McLeavey and her art club created posters for the ski tour. Needless to say, the Great Glen staff was mightily involved as well. Turning plans into reality, providing a super fun, positive experience for all these visitors to our area, were the over one hundred volunteers who did everything from parking cars, stuffing registration bags, directing skiers, controlling crowds, setting up fencing, . . . the list goes on. Our community rose to the challenge of hosting all these visitors and providing them with a wonderful weekend. I couldn’t be more proud of the community in which I live, for the people and the businesses that chipped in, that made our BKL Festival such an incredibly positive experience. Thank you all. Sue Wemyss Great Glen Trails

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Berlin Police responded to approximately 280 calls for service between March 6 and March 11. Among them were: Tuesday, March 6 5:45 p.m. A caller on Westcott Street reported a cell phone had been stolen. 8:36 p.m. A mutual physical altercation was reported between two males on York Street. 10:04 p.m. A gas drive off was reported at the Big Apple on East Mason Street. Wednesday, March 7 10:04 a.m. Matthew Chamberlain, 34, of Laconia, was arrested on two electronic bench warrants. He was released on $500 personal recognizance bail. 11:45 a.m. A school bus fight was reported between two eighth grade males. 2:43 p.m. Police received a report of a couple having sex at Dead River Park. No one was there when police arrived. 3:36 p.m. A caller on Maynesboro Street reported a network router stolen from her residence. 5:22 p.m. A caller on York Street reported he had been assaulted and went to Androscoggin Valley Hospital for treatment. He asked police to place the information on file. 4:42 p.m. Katelyn Blaine, 27, of Berlin, was arrested on an electronic bench warrant. She was released on $360 cash and is scheduled to appear in court on April 10. 8:06 p.m. An apartment on Cheshire Street was reportedly broken into. A flat screen television was stolen. 8:35 p.m. Tina Bertin, 41, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, second offense. She was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on April 24. 9:21 p.m. A caller reported a man on Pleasant Street walking with a large gun strapped to his side. Police checked the situation and advised

the caller that the man was doing nothing illegal. Thursday, March 8 10:21 a.m. A car window was reportedly broken while parked outside the Salvation Army on Cole Street. 11 a.m. Andre Bergeron, 27, of Berlin, was served with an arrest warrant at the Coos House of Corrections for a charge of sexual assault. He remains jailed. An arraignment will be held at a later date. 2:08 p.m. A caller on Second Avenue reported that someone had attempted to break into a residence. 5:34 p.m. Joseph Law, 22, of Berlin, was arrested on an electronic bench warrant for a charge of unlawful possession of alcohol. He was released on $126 cash bail. 6:07 p.m. A caller on Mechanic Street reported that a vehicle was damaged when someone threw a beer bottle at it. 6:54 p.m. A caller on York Street reported that her cell phone was stolen. Friday, March 9 3:57 p.m. Joshua Jones, 24, of Milan, was issued a citation for noninspection. 9:13 p.m. Kimberly Talbot, 42, of Bartlett, was arrested on an electronic bench warrant and also charged with operating after revocation or suspension. She was released on $385 cash and $500 personal recognizance bail. Talbot is scheduled to appear in court on April 24. Saturday, March 10 4:02 p.m. Dylan Gingues, 24, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with negligent driving, false imprisonment, and simple assault. He was released on $1500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on April 24. 9:09 p.m. Jean Kenney, 40, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with hindering apprehension. He was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on April 24.

The Gorham Community Learning Center has openings for children in our toddler, preschool and child care programs for the upcoming summer and fall programs. GCLC is a licensed and accredited early care and education program serving children from Gorham, Berlin, and surrounding communities. Toddlers may be enrolled at 18 months and school age can participate up to their 13th birthday. GCLC provides children with a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment to help them to grow and develop to their fullest potential. Our summer school age program offers many field trips, swimming and park experiences. For more information please call the Gorham Learning Center at 466-5766 or stop by and pick up an enrollment form at 123 Main Street in Gorham.

Sunday, March 11 6:17 p.m. Raymond Moholland, 40, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with two counts of simple assault. He was released on $350 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on April 24. 9:58 p.m. Jonathan King, 22, of Berlin, was arrested on an electronic bench warrant and was also charged with resisting arrest and breach of bail. He was released on $500 cash bail and is scheduled to appear in court on April 24. Monday, March 12

4: 40 p.m. Valley Creek Eatery reported a dining room window had been damaged. 5:05 p.m. A minor accident involving two vehicles on Third Avenue was reported. 5:46 p.m. A caller on Collins Street reported juveniles shooting an air soft gun. 5:54 p.m. A caller on York Street reported juveniles throwing paint onto vehicles. 6:14 p.m. Jesse Croteau, 24, of Milan, was issued a citation for speed.

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MERIDEN, NH - George T. Hynes, Sr., 88, passed away while surrounded by his family at his home on Saturday, March 17, 2012. He was born in Berlin, NH, on June 1, 1923 to the late Walter and Anita (Frazer) Hynes. He graduated from both St. Patrick’s School in 1937 and Berlin High School in 1941. He proudly served in the Navy during World War II. George married Doris Lessard on May 16, 1953. George retired from Dartmouth Printing in 1988 after 35 years of service. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Knights of Columbus (past Grand Knight). George enjoyed woodworking and reading. He is survived by his wife, Doris Hynes of Meriden, NH; six children, George Hynes, Jr., and wife Wendy of Piermont, NH, Timothy Hynes his wife Rhonda of Croydon, NH, Sandra and Jim Parsons of West Fairlee, Vt. David E. Hynes of Lebanon, NH, James P. Hynes of Meriden, NH, Andrew Hynes and Partner Carla of Springfield, Vt.; three grandchildren, Katelynn of

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AVH celebrates patient Safety Awareness Week BERLIN --In recognition of Patient Safety Awareness Week, celebrated March 4 - 10, Androscoggin Valley Hospital announceD the findings of a new patient care initiative, which is focused on reducing patient injury, keeping staff closer to the bedside and reducing overall noise on the patient unit. New communications and computer technology from Dalcon Communication Systems were developed and applied in a single, integrated system to help reach the goals. A new, in-room, electronic device, the Remote Alert Monitor, was invented, engineered, and manufactured. It incorporates electrical and audio interfaces to detect patient safety alarms in the room, such as bed and chair alarms and IV pump alarms. Once detected, the Monitor communicates directly to the nurse/aide via wireless phone technology, while displaying the information, yet protecting patient’s name and private information, on a large screen in the nursing area. The same device also provides a guaranteed means of verifying that nursing staff were in the room to respond to any given alert. The successful Dalcon Alert System as it has come to be known, has subsequently been installed in additional hospitals. A patent is pending. The Dalcon Alert System at AVH has helped to reduce patient falls with injury to zero for almost two years since the system was introduced, reduced hospital acquired pressure ulcers to zero for the last 18 months and significantly reduced noise for alarms and nurse calls on the Inpatient Nursing Unit, helping to reduce staff “alarm fatigue.” The system has

also improved patient satisfaction, by assuring that staff are “rounding” on patients hourly, and has decreased the need for patients to use their call bells by more than 25 percent since the system has been installed. Patients have also noticed the change as the scores for “Quietness of the Hospital Environment at Night” has increased from the 38th percentile to the 65th percentile and the score for “Communication with Nurses” has improved from the 56th percentile to the 93rd percentile. Overall, AVH patient safety satisfaction scores (maximum score of 100) from December 2010 to November 2011, as measured through AVATAR International, LLC, have shown great improvement in numerous hospital departments, including, but not limited to: 97.55, Intensive Care Unit; 97.50, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation; 97.50, General Surgery Outpatient Clinic; Swing Bed Unit, 97.22; Medical/Surgical Unit, 96.39; Rehabilitation Services, 95.83; Pain Management Clinic, 94.44; OB/ GYN Clinic, 94.32; Laboratory, 94.12. “An important focus of Androscoggin Valley Hospital is ensuring that care of the highest quality is consistently given to each patient with whom our staff interacts,” commented Clare Valle, vice-president of Nursing Services. “Dalcon Alert and other employeeled initiatives continue to bring out the best in our staff and create innovative ways to maximize the patient experience.” Additional information about AVH’s commitment to quality care is available at www.avhnh.org/quality.

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other two properties, 819 Fourth Avenue and 290 Grafton Street did not sell and will be put out for bids later this spring. Environmental assessments are being performed on 729 and 735 School Street and 483 School Street and the city will be going out for demolition bids on those properties within two weeks. Superintendent of Schools Corinne Cascadden provided the countil with an organizational chart and a Berlin High program of studies as requested by the body last week. Goddard was appointed by Grenier to a full three year term on the board of assessors. Goddard was appointed to the board last year to fill the unexpired term of Jonathan Edwards. The appointment was approved by the council. Paul Poulin was reappointed by Grenier to the water commission for a four year term. The appointment was approved by the council. The council holds a budget session Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. at city hall with the police department and ambulance service

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to the ATV connector trail after members of the local ATV club suggested some minor changes. The council decided to re-table the amendment to allow the ATV users and other stakeholders to review it before bringing it back up for passage. The council accepted a $1,870 donation to Berlin Recreation Department from LBO Holdings, the owner of Wildcat and Attitash Ski areas. The money is to be used for the ski and snowboard program for kids in grades 3-6. The council approved a $10,000 application to Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL NH) for programs aimed at improving local access to healthy lifestyles, affordable healthy foods, and opportunities for active living. Bids were opened on March 8 for three tax deeded properties. The property at 567 First Avenue was sold for $23,525 to the Northern New England Conference of Seventh Day Adventists. The church intents to use the property for parking. City Manager Patrick MacQueen said the

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Master of the Celtic Fiddle, Richard Wood, returns to St. Kieran Arts Center Richard Wood

BERLIN-Legendary Canadian master fiddler, Richard Wood, returns to St. Kieran Arts Center on Sunday, March 25 at 2 p.m. with popular singersongwriter, Gordon Belcher on guitar and banjo. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students. For more than two decades, Richard Wood has impressed audiences all across Canada, as well as in the US, Europe, and Japan as a “Master of the Celtic Fiddle”. Highlights include TV guest appearances with Shania Twain on “David Letterman” and “Good Morning America,” Carnegie Hall with Irish legends The Chieftains, a featured performer on CBC’s Canada Day on Parliament Hill, “Rita MacNeil and Friends,” and with Jean Butler of Riverdance on “Celtic Electric.” Richard, “Prince Edward Island’s Bow shredding Fiddling Sensation” has played for Canada’s prime minister and governor general, the queen of England (in Toronto), and for the emperor of Japan in Tokyo. In the late 1990s he toured the UK and Europe headlining concert halls and folk festivals. He’s since played at the Lincoln Centre in New York City, Epcot at Disney World, and was a featured performer in the touring fiddle spectacle “Bowfire.” “Richard’s amazing, fiery fiddling is complimented so well by Gordon’s other

string instruments and sweet song lyrics, make them the perfect touring duo. We loved their concert so much last year, we booked them back on the spot! We are back home at the Arts Center for this event, come enjoy a Spring afternoon concert you won’t forget!” said Executive Director Joan Chamberlain. This program is made possible through a collaborative partnership with Skye Theatre and Celtic Arts New England and is sponsored through the generosity of Laconia Savings Bank and Top Furniture, with support by the NH State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation/North Country Region. Upcoming performances in the 2012 Series include Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band on Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. and Mango Groove Steel Drum Band on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door on the day of the performances. A complete 2012 Arts Center schedule and Season Ticket information is available by contacting the Arts Center at 752-1028, 155 Emery Street or by visit www.stkieranarts.org/ www.rwood.ca or St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts on Facebook.

Gorham Public Library presents Imperial Russian Faberge Eggs March 23, 24 GORHAM --The Gorham Public Library invites you to a presentation and workshop by Marina Forbes (provided by a generous grant from Humanities to Go (NH Humanities Council) of the history of the Imperial Russian Faberge Eggs to be held on March 23 and 24, at the Medallion Opera House in Gorham! This unique two-part program combines a beautifully illustrated presentation on the life and remarkable work of Russian master jeweled egg artist, Peter Carl Fabergé and a workshop. On Friday, March 23, part one of the program will feature a spectacular photo-tour of the Fabergé collection at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg. Emphasis is on the important role of egg painting in Russian culture and on the unique development of this major Russian art form from a traditional craft to the level of exquisite fine art under the patronage of the tsars. The fascinating history of these eggs and their

role in the dramatic events of the last decades of Romanov rule in Russia and in the years following the Revolution will also be discussed by presenter Marina Forbes.

BERLIN -- The folks at the Tillotson Foundation invite you to a free, delicious meal on Saturday, March 24, at St. Barnabas Church, Berlin, with seatings at 5 and 6 p.m. We especially invite new employees at the federal prison and their families. The purpose of this monthly meal is to foster closer ties in the community and to help newcomers get to know new friends and neighbors. We have a nice sit down meal with tablecloths and candles. Children are welcome. The menu always gets

rave reviews. Last month was chicken cordon bleu with garlic mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables, followed by a choice of cake, all accompanied by coffee or tea. Free tickets are available at Gill’s Florist or Morin’s Shoe store on Main Street in Berlin, or you can call 7523504 to reserve seats. We need to know how many are coming in order to prepare the food. The church is located at the corner of Main and High in Berlin, just past the bowling alley. We are handicapped accessible.

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BHS guidance office to hold financial aid workshop for parents of college bound students BERLIN -- The BHS guidance department will be hosting a workshop for parents of college-bound seniors who have applied for financial aid on Wednesday evening, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the library of Berlin High School. Brian Walker of the New Hampshire Higher Education

Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) will explain how to read financial aid award letters that colleges send out. Even if you have not yet received a financial aid award letter, this workshop will be helpful t0 you. Students and parents are encouraged to attend.

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At a recent meeting, the woman’s group at St Paul Lutheran Church, made fleece quilts for area children entering Foster Care. Pictured here with the quilts are: (l-r) seated, Beth Lorden and Sue Sturdevant. Standing, Lil Peabody, Carolyn Riff, Heidi Glines, Liz Ramsey, Lizzy Ramsey, Irene Gallant, Karen Flint, Dawn Tupick, Donna Gagne, Doris Alimandi. Sunday Worship Service at St. Paul is at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School for ages 3-10, is at 9a.m. The church is located at 101 Norway Street. For more information call 752-1410.

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GHS Sports Awards Night

Boys JV/Varsity Basketball. Top row: Patrick Pike, Defensive Player of the Year; Jacob St. Hilaire, Coaches Award; Michael Turgeon, 6th Player Award; Cody Gauthier, Team Sportsmanship Award. Bottom row: Sam Jensen,Coaches Award; Kyle Boisselle, JV Offensive Player of the Year; Logan Tassey, JV Most Improved; Brandon Bisson, JV Most Improved; Hunter Lambertson, Offensive Player of the Year, Chris Desfossos, JV Defensive Player of the Year. Missing were :Joey Murphy, Most Improved and Brady Brouillette, JV Coaches Award.

Girls Varsity Basketball. Top row: Jessica Stewart:, Defensive Player of the Year; Brooke Nadeau, Rookie of the Year; Alyssa Carlisle, Coaches Award. Bottomrow: Jaimie Bisso, Offensive Player of the Year; Heather McClur, Most Improved; Maggie Currier, Coaches Award.

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Spirit Team. Top row: Karina Martinez, Most Improved Facial Expressions; Devyn Peters, Hardest Worker; Paige Buber, Most Improved Dance. Bottom row Lisia Martinez, Coaches Award; Abbie Beals, Most Improved Stunts; Amanda Lary, MVP; Jordan Brouillette, Best Jump; Emily Beals,Most Improved Jumps.

Alpine Girls and Boys Ski Teams. Top row: Libby Ouellett, Coaches Award. Bottom row: Kyle Lachance, Top Scorer; Luke Kinney, Coaches Award; Brady Fauteux and Jordan Neil, Most Improved.

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll come across intriguing news from credible sources and will share it to captivate the interest of your friends, colleagues and loved ones. You’ll like the level of attention you command. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The people in charge can be demanding, stubborn and controlling. Step back and think. You’ll cleverly find a way around the obstacles and difficulties that authority figures present. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have the freedom to believe what you want to believe. It’s a freedom that people have fought and died for, and you’re not about to take it for granted now. You’ll feel grateful for this and for your many other privileges. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You benefit from the input of a partner. Meet with someone you trust to help keep you on track with a project. Lay it out on the table, and determine together whether you’re trying to take on too much or too little. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Timing is everything. With the moon in your sign, you’re in sync with the cosmic clock. The perfect moment to act is when you’re thinking about when the perfect moment to act might be. Translation: now. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 21). You’re so clever. Your intelligent action will net you a new position before April is over. You’ll negotiate an important deal in May. Your personal life thrives on shared fun through June and July. Travel will connect you with the inspiration you need to begin a major project in September. Aquarius and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 2, 55, 29 and 18.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s all about you now. The sun and Mercury in your sign are rooting for you to express yourself and actualize your potential. Family and friends echo the cosmic support. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A seductive character enters your world. There is something terribly engaging about this person, and even though you’re not sure you want to get involved, you’ll be magnetically drawn in. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You offered advice that wasn’t taken. No one wants to hear “I told you so,” especially when it happens to be true. Instead, you’ll offer compassion and a second chance, proving once more that you’re a stellar human being. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your memory is strong and undiscerning. You’ll recall important facts and less useful ones alike. With all the data swimming in your brain, focus requires more effort for you, but at the same time, you’ll be more creative. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You take your uniqueness for granted. You probably don’t even realize that you give people the opportunity to participate in situations they normally wouldn’t be able to access. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You want what you want, and you’re starting to think you might get it, too. Knowing the “why” will bring you closer to your goal -- and by the way, that is far more important than knowing the “how.” LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll get the communication started, fully aware of the difference between a conversation and a monologue. Others, not so much. So you may have to be the one to keep the ball bouncing back and forth.

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Thursday, March 22 Free Tax Preparation: For those earning under $58,000, Family Resource Center, 23 Main Street, Gorham. Additional dates are available. Call 466-5190 for appointment. Friday, March 23 Free Tax Preparation: For those earning under $58,000 in Berlin. Additional dates are available. Call 466-5190 for appointment. Saturday, March 24 Free Community Dinner: Come meet friends and neighbors. New Federal Prison Employees especially invited, so you can get to know folks from Berlin. Delicious free meal in a pleasant setting. Seatings at 5 and 6. Call 752-3504 for reservations or get free tickets at Gill’s Florist or Morin Shoe Store.Meal served at St. Barnabas Church, corner of Main and High Street, Berlin, just past the bowling alley. Sunday, March 25 Legendary Canadian Master Fiddler: 2 p.m. Richard Wood returns to St. Kieran Arts Center, 155 Emery St., Berlin, with popular singer-songwriter, Gordon Belcher on guitar and banjo. Tickets $12 for adults/ $6 for students. 752-1208. Wednesday, March 28 Free Tax Preparation: For those earning under $58,000, Family Resource Center, 123 Main Street, Gorham. Additional dates are available. Call 466-5190 for appointment. Friday, March 30 Red Cross Blood Drive: White Mountains Community College Nursing Wing. rooms 143 and 145 in Berlin, 2 – 6 p.m. Anyone who is at least 17 years old and weighs at least 110 lbs. eligible to donate.

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Wednesday Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee $15. In-Home Toenail Care: City of Berlin Home Health, located at city hall for over 70 years, offering toenail care in the home. Trimming and filing. Call for appointment 752-1272. Fee $18. Holiday Center Activities: 27 Green Square, Berlin. toast and coffee 8 -10 a.m.; yarn crafter’s 9-11 a.m. (always looking for knitters); turtle bingo 10-11 a.m.; bingo 12:15-1 p.m.; card party 1-4 p.m. (Pitch and Whist); Zumba 5:15 -6:15 p.m. FMI 752-1413. Carving Club: Meeting every Wednesday, 5 p.m., E&S Rental, 29 Bridge St, Berlin. All welcome, prior experience not necessary. Open to all. Instructions to those new to carving. We hope to provide a wide range of carving experiences. FMI call Ed at 7523625. NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Group: Held the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crossroads, which is on the corner of Willard and School St. FMI Robin Blanchette at 752-1005. NAMI is for family members who are dealing with a loved one with mental illness. Harvest Christian Fellowship Soup Kitchen: Free community dinner every Wednesday night, 219 Willow St., Berlin. Doors open 4 p.m., dinner 5-6 p.m. FMI 348-1757. PAC Meeting. Child addicted to drugs? You’re not alone. Join us for the PAC (Parent of Addicted Children) meeting, 6 p.m., 151 Main Street, Berlin. FMI call 603-723-4949 or e-mail @ shjam@ne.rr.com. Bible Study: 6 to 7 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mt. Forist St., Berlin. Weight Watcher’s Meeting at the Salvation Army, Berlin—9 a.m. meeting, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, MondayThursday Noon, Friday 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545). Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30pm. View On-line Catalog at https://gorham.biblionix.com/ . FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reiki Sharing Gathering: Third Wednesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., Pathways for Thursday’s Child Ltd., 3 Washington Street, Gorham. Open to anyone who has at least first-level Reiki training. No charge. (FMI 466-5564) Awana Children’s Club - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Grades K-6th. Games, Worship, Bible Lessons, Workbook Time, Prizes, Fun. Community Bible Church. 595 Sullivan Street, Berlin. Call 752-4315 with any questions. Step Book/Discussion Meeting, Tri-County CAP, Step I, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., 361 School St., Berlin. Women’s Relationship Support Group: CCFHS sponsoring. Group meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. CCFHS will provide transportation as needed. Limited space available. Call Carolyn at 752-5679 for more information. Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. VFW Post 2520: Monthly meeting third Wednesday of every month. VFW Ladies Auxiliary: Meets every third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., post home, 1107 Main St., Berlin. All members encouraged to attend. Foot Clinics: Every second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, Berlin Health Department, Berlin City Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. By appointment only. Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee: $15. Al-Anon Meeting, 7 p.m., Salvation Army, 15 Cole St., Berlin. Serenity Steps Peer Support Center: 567 Main St. Berlin, Providing peer support services to local area residents challenged by emotional or mental difficulties. Open Monday through Wednesday 11-4; Thursday and Friday 11-7 p.m. FMI 7528111.

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$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858 by Abigail Van Buren

MEN, WOMEN CHOOSE OPPOSITE SIDES IN DINNER TABLE DEBATE

DEAR ABBY: At a recent dinner party the men and women got into a heated debate about porn. The men said men love porn because it shows women enjoying sex with abandon. We women protested that women who behave this way in real life are labeled “sluts” by both men and women. Do men not realize this makes no sense? If you can’t answer this, maybe your male readers can. -- NO FAN OF PORN DEAR NO FAN: Not being an expert on the subject of pornography or why men enjoy it, I posed your question to a recognized expert -- Larry Flynt. His answer is different than the one given by the men at the dinner party. He said that men love porn because men are aroused by the visual. Then he added that women are more turned on by the written word, which is why torrid romance novels are so popular. P.S. Women who enjoy sex with abandon are not necessarily “sluts.” Many of them have high morals, are very happily married, and find it stimulating to watch porn with their husbands. DEAR ABBY: I’m getting married this summer. I want to send an invitation to my brother, but I don’t want his live-in girlfriend to come. We used to be friends until I realized she was lying to me and using me. Now she’s with my brother, who is 23 years older than she is, which caused a rift in my relationship with him. We barely talk anymore. I know I should be more understanding because it’s my brother’s life. He enjoys her company. But I find her hospitality fake -- just like the smile she puts on. She’s not welcome at my wedding. I want my brother there, but I’ll feel terrible if he feels alone. What’s the best way to handle this? Should I tell him

verbally that only he is invited and not send an invitation? -- WANTS A HAPPY WEDDING IN MASSACHUSETTS DEAR WANTS A HAPPY WEDDING: Telling your brother with whom you are no longer close that his live-in girlfriend isn’t welcome at your wedding is sure to go over like a lead balloon. If you want him to be there, accept that his girlfriend is part of the package deal. You can bank on the fact that he would feel alone without her, so plan on seating them some distance from your table at the reception. It will make her presence less painful for you. DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Justin,” and I are in our early 20s. We were high school sweethearts and we have a little girl together. Everything was going well until Justin went to a car lot to look for a car for his mother. He came home that day with a new one. My problem is he used the money he told me he was saving for my engagement ring as the down payment. I am very hurt. I tried to seem happy and excited for him, but he knew I was upset and says I’m being “ridiculous.” At this rate, with the new car and the insurance for it almost doubled, I don’t see how he’ll have anything put away for a ring in the near future. I have told Justin I don’t care about the size or the price of the ring, it’s the thought behind it that counts. Justin still says he wants to get me an expensive one. I’m beginning to think he’s making excuses so he won’t have to propose to me anytime soon. What do you think? -ENGAGED-IN-WAITING IN OHIO DEAR ENGAGED-IN-WAITING: I think you nailed it!

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 Flashback

by Gary Trudeau

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

For Rent

For Rent-Commercial

BERLIN: 1st. floor, 2 bedroom, $675/mo. heat included, w/d hook-up; 2nd. floor, 1 bedroom, $475/mo. heat included; 3rd. floor, 2 bedroom, w/d hookup. $575/mo. includes heat. All include stove, fridge, no smokers/ dogs, call 723-7015.

GORHAM NH- 299 Main St. 1900sf includes upstairs living quarters. Great visibility. 466-3809.

BERLIN: 2 bedroom house, $575/mo., security, references, no smoking, no pets, FMI, 752-5968. BERLIN: 2 bedroom house, Wight Street, large yard, garage, full basement. Stove, fridge, w/d hookup, $700/mo. plus all utilities, no smoking, 723-7015. BERLIN: 2 bedroom, 610 3rd. Ave. 2nd. floor, hardwood floors, $600/mo. heat, h/w included, w/garage, 781-953-7970. BERLIN: 2 bedrooms, utility room, fully furnished, heat, h/w, off street parking, enclosed porch. FMI (603)342-9995. BERLIN: 3 bedroom, 2nd floor apt. Heat & h/w, off-street parking, washer/ dryer hook up, garage, $850/mo. References required. (603)986-1323. BERLIN: Completely renovated 3 bedroom apartment. Call H&R Block, great landlord (603)752-2372. BERLIN: Nice 3 bedroom, 1st. floor, eat in kitchen, storage, lots of closet space, $600/mo. includes heat, first, last & references, 508-888-7869. BERLIN: Oversized 2 bedroom, $500, h/w, electric heat, parking, 326-3499. BERLIN: Riverside Drive, 1 bedroom, first floor, $550/mo, includes, heat, h/w; 2nds floor, $500/mo. includes heat, h/w, furnished, $700/mo. no smoking, dogs, 723-7015.

Animals

Antiques

Autos

For Rent

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

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

2011 Chevy Silverado, 4X4, ext. cab, black ac/cd, cruise, new under 10k mi. must sell, $23,500/obo, 603-326-3114.

2+ bedroom, nice neighborhood, close to downtown, 1st floor, w/d and utilities included. No pets/ smoking. $750/mo. (603)723-6990.

DOES your dog have too much energy or just need exercise? Call Barb, at Barb’s dog walking service. 603-219-6459. Reasonable rates.

Announcement

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

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373 POMERANIAN Puppy, 8 month old, looking for good home. 723-8230. SHIH Tzu puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed. $450. Parents on premise (603)539-1603. SMALL, 2 Shelty toy collies one male, $450; one female $500 ready; 4 Himalayan $250 vet check and healthy cert. (603)636-1349.

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

T.M. YORKSHIRE Terriers, AKC, top quality, grand champion sired females in Milan, $1500, www.cloverhillyorkies.com, 978-918-2281. YOUNG Parakeets $20 or 2 for $35 (603)752-3452.

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.

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.

Business Opportunities

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

Need Extra Money? Start an Avon Business for $10. Call Debbie at 603-491-5359. Or go to www.start.youravon.com and enter reference code: dblaisedell.

BERLIN 1st floor apt. 3 bdrms + laundry room, large yard, nice neighborhood, $675/mo plus lease & security. Heat included. (207)571-4001.

Autos

For Rent

2001 Saab 9.3 turbo, auto, 4 dr., super clean, fully loaded. $2900 603-252-1883.

$95/weekly- 3 rooms apartment (under owner’s residences), furnished/ utilities. (Private locked room, $65.) 603-348-5317.

GORHAM: 13 Exchange St, (white bldg w/ black trim) 2 br, first floor, fridge & stove, h/ hw, w/d hookup, w/ shed, parking spaces, no pets. Sec. dep. Call: 466-3378 (8am-4pm, M-F or leave a message). GORHAM: 2 bedroom, Cascade Flats, 2nd. floor, off street parking, $625/mo. heat, h/w included, includes stove, fridge, no smokers, 723-7015.

For Sale 52” projection TV floor model on wheels, works fine, but picture is dim. $200/obo (603)466-3826. AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”. BOY’S 20” bike. Blue, excellent condition $35. Girl’s 20” bike. Light blue $25 (603)466-5739. GE washing machine $175. Diamond plate aluminum toolbox for mid size pickup truck $100. Queen size bed box spring $100. (603)723-7555. 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. JVC 27" color TV, w/matching stand, great color, $100, 752-5404. SAMSUNG Mesmerize Android smart phone for US Cellular w/ case. Works perfect, mint condition $90/obo. Dell Desk top one year old $300 (603)723-1243. TWO Redwood lounge chairs, w/ cushions, call 466-2088.

Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style. Fabulous back & hip support. Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249. Can deliver 603-305-9763.

Free HIGHEST cash price paid for your scrap box trailers, school busses, heavy equipment and cars. (207)393-7318.

Help Wanted

GORHAM: 2 bedrooms, heat, h/w, off street parking, newly renovated, no pets, 723-6310. HOUSE for RENT, 7 rooms, 3 bedroom, garage, 1-1/2 bath, $775/month, No utilities, 752-9838. HOUSE for rent: 2 bedroom house, single car garage at 332 Grafton St., Berlin. Appliances furnished. Lawnmower and snow blower available. No pets, no smoking. Rent $700/mo. $700 security deposit. Tenant pays water, sewer, heat and utilities. Two references required. Call 466-9999 or 723-4166. 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.

BERLIN 3 bedroom 2nd floor, new kitchen, hardwood floors, dining room, appliances included, heat, h/w, off street parking (603)466-2088.

MILAN: 2 bedroom mobile home, FMI 752-1871.

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

3 bed house in Berlin Mills area. Big yard, ample parking. $75 weekly per person 466-2878.

IRON WORKERS/ WELDERS, ETC.

Part-time dishwasher/ prep cook position.

Looking for dependable motivated team player. Nights and weekends a must Apply in person only. 4 Hillside Ave.

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

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

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

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Real Estate

Services

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

HANDYMAN Special: 10% off hourly rate. Carpentry, painting, property maintenance, ect. Call Rick (603)915-0755.

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

IPOD FIX IT

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

Services AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING SOLUTIONS.

LOCKSMITH. North Country Lock & Key, certified Locksmith. Ron Mulaire, Berlin, NH (603)915-1162.

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

MALE Homecare provider. Will do housekeeping, cooking, stay overs if need be. Reasonale rates (603)482-3362.

DOG Walker available. Mon- Fri, 9am-2pm. Gorham, Randolph, Shelburne. Reasonable rates. Call (603)466-1092. FREE Pick-up of computers, appliances and most electronics call or text 603-915-1666 or e-mail clrecyclingllc@yahoo.com.

Wanted To Buy

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

Highest quality craftsmanship. Fully Insured. Lowest prices guaranteed. FMI (603)730-2521. rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com

CARPENTRY, handyman, property maintenance, no job too small. Call Dennis Bisson, 723-3393, free estimates.

Wanted

Northern Dreamscapes Lot sweeping, spring clean ups, full service lawn care and construction service. Equipped and insured. (603)723-6990. SPRING clean-up projects and landscaping, reliable, FMI call 603-723-6554

TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

18+ years experience! On-site computer repair, upgrades, wireless setup, virus removal, & more! (603)723-0918 www.TechProsNH.com

BUYING JUNK CARS Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! Roy's towing 603-348-3403. BOOKS wanted; Early AMC Guides; Journals, NH, White Mountains, nonfiction, others. Immediate cash paid. (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. LOOKING to rent Mobile storage unit in Gorham. Have an empty semi-trailer you can deliver? Call (603)986-3991.

St. Judes - $5

BUYING junk cars/ trucks, heavy farm mach., scrap iron. Call 636-1667 days, 636-1304 evenings. PAYING cash for your old video games and musical instruments call or text 915-0174. Nintendo, Sega, Xbox, Sony etc. VINTAGE Clothing pre 1970 & accessories hats jewelry lingerie etc. Potato Barn Antiques Northumberland 603-636-2611.

Yard Sale DOWNSIZING Tag Sale- Indoors. Saturday, Sunday 3/24 & 25, 9-3pm. Small to large ticket items still available. Fill a bag for $5, most items. 15 Alpine St, Gorham, NH.

IMMEDIATE OPENING

Structural Steel Fabricator Must perform lay out and welding Excellent pay & benefits Quinn Brothers of Essex, Inc. 978-768-6929 or email Stephanie@quinniron.com

IMMEDIATE OPENING with Tri-County Cap

Workplace Success Community Job Specialist. Position entails developing temporary work experience program assignments and on-the-job training opportunities for TANF recipients at area non-profits, local governments and businesses. After placement, the Community Job Specialist monitors client progress and ensures a positive working relationship and regular communication with the host site/employer, the client, and the local NHEP Team. Position involves frequent (paid) travel throughout the North Country. Bachelor’s Degree in related field and minimum 2 years work experience in counseling, education, social services or human resources. An Associate’s degree with at least 4 years of appropriate experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.

Appalachian Mountain Club now hiring SPRING and SUMMER positions: Camp Dodge Volunteer Trails Center, Gorham Head Cook, and Trail Crew Leaders

Send resume to: TCCAP, PO Box 367, Berlin, NH 03570 Or e-mail in MS word or PDF to: resource@tccap.org by 3/24/12. E-mail for full job description. No calls please TCCAP is an equal opportunity employer.

Various locations around NE Roving Trail Crew Backcountry Shelters, White Mtns Caretakers, Group Outreach Coordinator Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Gorham Sous Chef - Visitor Services Reps - Lodge Crew Custodian/Housekeeper - Shuttle Driver Based in White Mtns A Mountain Classroom Instructors, Spring Teen Wilderness Adventure Instructor, Summer Highland Center, Bretton Woods Lodge Crew - Adventure Guide - Custodian/Housekeeper Three Mile Island Camp, Meredith, NH Assistant Manager, and Crew Cold River Camp, Chatham, NH Assistant Cook - Prep Cook - Assistant Manager - Crew Cardigan Lodge, Alexandria, NH Naturalist Guide, and Crew See complete position descriptions and apply online at www.outdoors.org/employment then choose “seasonal opportunities”

EXPERIENCED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Competitive wages, benefits, full time position, capable of running projects.

Ray's Electric in business over 54 years. Leading contractor in the area.

Call for appointment. 603-752-1370.

Wade, Fortier engaged to wed Kia Wade and Joshua Fortier

GORHAM -- Kia Wade and Joshua Fortier of Gorham are pleased to announce their engagement. Kia is the daughter of Melissa Knight of Maine. Joshua is the son of Peter Fortier of Berlin and Florida. Miss Wade is a 2010 graduate of Berlin High School and also a recent graduate of Empire Beauty School Mr. Fortier is a 2008 graduate of Berlin High School. He is currently employed by Tri-County Cap Weatherization as a laborer. The couple is planning a September 22, 2012 wedding.

Payeur, Porter to wed BERLIN -- David and Debora Payeur of Berlin, NH announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Lynn Payeur, to William “Trey” Porter, son of William and Barbara Porter of Peoria, AZ. Amy graduated from Union College, NY with a BS in chemistry and received her PhD from the University of Amy Payeur and William Porter Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is employed as a Senior Analytical Leader at Impact Analytical in Midland, MI. Trey received a BS in chemistry from Valparaiso University and a PhD from Washington University in St. Louis. He is employed as Senior Research Scientist at the Dow Chemical Company. A September 8, 2012 wedding is planned.

Holiday Center trip price cut BERLIN -- The Holiday Center is planning an Atlantic City trip for April 3, to April 6. The cost for this four-day, three night trip is now $270.00 (double occupancy) which includes a free Bingo package. For more information, contact Deb at 752-1413. Seats are filling fast, so call immediately to reserve your spot.

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The series winners left to right: Jake Radzik (Pure stock and 440 Twin), Spencer Landry (kids 14-17), Chris Roystan (400 Single), Shana Roystan (powder-puff), Cole Leroux (kids10-13), Matt Remick (340 free air), Bill Stearns (340 twin), Mike Pothier (295Twin), Brian Daigle (Mod), Chris Morin (295 single), Eric Pothier (250single tie). Missing from picture were Mathew Fredette (tie for 250 single series), Josh Connolly (120 stock) and Julien Kenison (120mod).

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Great North Woods Vintage Snowmobile Race Series a resounding success

PATTERN BOOKS, PATCHES, WIRES, STYROFOAM, BEADS & YARNS

PITTSBURG -- The Great North Woods Vintage Snowmobile Race Series, sponsored by LaPerle’s IGA PLUS, held its final race of the five race series in Pittsburg, New Hampshire, Saturday, March 17, as

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The Berlin City Council will hold a public hearing Monday, April 2, 2012 in the Executive Chambers of City Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. regarding Resolution 2012-09 Accepting Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Policies and Procedures. The full text of the resolution is available at the City Clerk’s Office or at www.berlinnh.gov. Debra A. Patrick, CMC

Spring Slimmercise with Elaine Mainguy Starting Monday, March 26 Town & Country Motor Inn Monday & Wednesday 6-7 p.m. $60 for 10 weeks Pre-register with Elaine at 466-2672 or 723-8652

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Hatrick leads Mites to 3-1 playoff win WOLFEBORO - On March 12, the Berlin Mites traveled to the Pop Whalen Arena in Wolfboro for the opening Seacoast Tournament game against the NH Avalanche. During the regular season Berlin had tied and lost to the Avalanche. Berlin was ready for the challenge and it showed in their battle throughout the game. Berlin’s Ben Estrella opened up the game’s scoring with a rush from his zone, taking the puck to the Avalanche net and making no mistake with his opportunity and danced around the goalie burying the puck in the net for the 1-0 Berlin lead. Four minutes later in the game, Estrella created another opportunity for himself using his speed skating past the Avalanche defenders scoring his second of the game. The first period ended with Berlin having a two goal lead over the Avalanche. The second period started with an early goal by the avalanche just one minute into the period. The Avalanche shot from the point and Berlin goalie Cameron Reardon was unable to see the shot and beat him stick side to make it a 2-1 contest. Berlin regained it’s two goal lead back with another breakaway from Estrella. The Estrella goal was his third of the game for a natural hattrick. Berlin ended the second period VINTAGE from page 14

Balsams but when it was sold late last fall and closed for a full scale renovation at the long time Grand Resort, it was decided to move the final race of the season to Pittsburg. The track at the Farr Road pit in Pittsburg had been used for the first race of the season, as scheduled, along with the second of the season, which was originally scheduled for Colebrook, but was relocated to Pittsburg because of lack of snow at the Northern Tire race track. The races started at 10 a.m. with a bright blue sky and a high temperature of 55 degrees. This made for a very festive occasion while a crowd of 250 observed the final race in the series. There were 156 entries that raced around the course vying for a top spot in one of the 14 different classes available plus earning a place in the overall season crown. Once again the

with a 3 to 1 lead over the Avalanche. The Avalanche pressed their offense on Berlin throughout the third period. Berlin’s Reardon came up big with several key saves in the Saber cage. Berlin’s defense held strong with several strong plays by Blake Scarinza, Jillian Halle, and Kolin Melanson. Berlin’s forwards also did their part defensively helping their defense clear the puck out of the zone. Berlin’s offense consisted of forwards, Griffin Melanson, Jonah Berthiaume, Brayden Riendeau, Gracie Bilodeau, Brody Duquette, Maria Frenette, Brady Poulin, Carter Poulin, Evan Poulin, Jamison Walsh, Mickailey Walsh, and Shane Johnston. There was two minutes left in the third period. The Avalanche came at Berlin with all they had. Defending Berlin’s lead late in the third period, a Berlin player hooked an Avalanche player negating a scoring opportunity, however, was called for the infraction. Berlin’s penalty killers and goalie went to work defending their two goal lead. Berlin was successful in killing the penalty and won the game 3-1. Coach Allain Halle stated it was a complete team effort and is looking forward to the rest of the tournament. racers came from all of the New England states plus Pennsylvania. This race series is the major fund raiser for the three sponsoring clubs: The Colebrook Ski-Bees, the Pittsburg Ridge Runners, and the Umbagog Snowmobile Association. The series has just completed its fifth season and has now raised in excess of $ 125,000 to held offset grooming, trail development, and equipment costs. The committee has already set the schedule for next year. It is as follows: January 12, 2013 – Pittsburg; February 2, 2013 – Colebrook; February 23, 2013 – Errol; and March 16, 2013 – location to be announced. The committee thanked LaPerle’s IGA PLUS for its continued sponsorship of the series since its inception along with the local businesses/community support for the series and the sport year after year.

ReMax Northern Edge Realty continues mission of supporting community BERLIN -- In 2011, the agents at ReMax Northern Edge Realty gave over $5,000 to local charities, families and organizations. They started 2012 off by giving $500 to Berlin High School. The money will be used to lessen the financial burden of this year’s maintenance and upkeep cost of the eight AED’s the school is in possession of. The school has two AED’s in the building at all times and has six that “travel” to all out of town athletic events. The origin of these AED’s comes from an organization called “Matt’s Mission”. Matt Keene, a Berlin native and former football player out of Kimball Union Prep School, collapsed

from cardiac arrest at a football game. He wasn’t breathing and had no pulse when coaches and trainers rushed to his side.They performed CPR and shocked his heart back into beating with a portable defibrillator. This event inspired Matt and his family to campaign and work towards every school having AED’s. Matt’s Mission donated the seven out of the eight AED’s to Berlin High School in 2007. The cost of maintaining these units and performing necessary upgrades are costly, but is has been and will continue to be the mission of BHS to continue having all AED’s operational for the safety of their students, staff and visitors.

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Police remind public of city rules BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN — With the unseasonably warm temperatures and many of the city’s denizens spending more time out of doors, the Berlin Police have offered some helpful reminders of the city rules.

A graduation ceremony was held at St. Vincent De Paul Nursing Facility, Sunday, March 18, for eight nursing assistant students. The ceremony was officiated by Clinical Career Training instructor, Bob Pelletier, RN/BSN with Sharon Horne, RN, representing St. Vincent’s. Friends and family of the graduates were on hand to show their support. The new licensed nursing assistants are: (l-r), front row: Jennifer Schatz of Milan, Theresa Fortier of Berlin, Ashley Boyd of Milan and Diana Dumont of Berlin; Back row: Chantal Delisle of Berlin, Morgan McKinney of Berlin, Mandy Remillard of Berlin and Jasmine Cusson of Berlin. All eight graduates also took their state board examination on the same day.

Gorham Middle High School presents Cabaret 2012 GORHAM -- Come listen to the outstanding entertainment from some of your favorite music throughout the decades along with an evening of wonderful cuisine on April 11, and 12. Cabaret will take place in the Gorham Middle High School cafeteria from 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. both nights. Enjoy a wonderful dinner and

dessert from La Bottega Saladino’s and Mr. Pizza. Tickets are available in the reception office at GMHS Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.- to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, students, and children. Reserve your tickets today at 4662776 and ask for Anne Bennett.

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The Gorham Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2012. The 150th Committee has been meeting for the planning of special activities and events leading up to the celebration weekend of Sept. 22, 23. Everything being planned is an attempt to educate and include church members and attendees as well as the public in the history and mission of the church over these 150 years. The banner states the theme “Honor the past, build the future”. Pictured are the 150th Committee Members including The Rev. Dr. David Smith (interim pastor), Roma Hayes, Jackie Burke, The Rev. John Russell (Minister of the church 1966-1975), Judy Carroll, Eleanor Russell, Vicky McGillicuddy and Heather Reid. Contact Person: Eleanor Russell, 4 Seyah Rd. Shelburne, NH.

Send Us Your Business News: bds@ berlindailysun.com Berlin Residents Anything removed from the solid waste stream is a savings to the residents of Berlin. Currently Berlin’s recycling rate is lower than other communities and it should not be. In a effort to improve our recycling efforts, our solid waste crew will be tagging and leaving questionable garbage bags that have recyclable materials in them. The City of Berlin offers curbside pickup for residential items consisting of the following; clean and dry magazines & newspapers, metal and aluminum cans, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, and glass. No cardboard or junk mail items are permitted, you may bring these items directly to the Recycling Center on Rte. 110. Recycling pickup will continue to be every other week usually on the same day as your garbage collection. Alternate dates for holiday week pickups, are shaded on the calendar and is usually advertised in the local paper. The colored (preferably blue) bin size should be no larger than 24”long by 16” wide by 16” high. You may also want to try using a 5 gallon plastic pail as additional sorting containers. If you want recycle decals for your containers they are available at Public Works Office at City Hall. Magazines and newspaper should be put in a paper bag or bundled up. Please do not use garbage cans or garbage bags as a recycle container. Please call us at 752-8551 with any questions.

Join us at Caron Building Center on 39 Union St., Berlin Thursday, March 29th – 5PM to 7PM Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and door prize. (Kindly RSVP 752-1500 or lucy@caron-building.com)

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Dogs or pets of any kind are not allowed in city parks. Calls have been coming in already, police officials said, and police are taking the issue seriously. Also, the city’s OHRV trails are not currently open for travel. The trails will be closed through May 23.

Dos and Don’t of Recycling What Glass

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Food jars including: • home canning jars • beverage bottles • ceramics Clean newspapers and magazines, soft cover catalogs and books • Clear and green soda bottles with a #1 PETE symbol on or near the bottom • Containers which have narrow or wide mouths, screw-on or snap-on tops, seams downs the side, and #1 or #2 HDPE symbols • Food or beverage aluminum and tine or metal cans

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• Junk mail or office paper Place in paper bag • Books or bundle up. • Cardboard Remove caps Drain and rinse

• Plastic bags or plastic wrap • Medicine bottles • Anti-freeze, or windshield washer bottles • Plastic toys

Drain and rinse Discard open end lid

• Cans with plastic or paper parts • Aerosol cans • Aluminum foil/trays • Other metals