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Group formed to target Gorham economy BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN — Ask and you shall receive. That’s what Gorham residents found out happens when you make specific suggestions for economic improvement. In response to requests from some Gorham citizens for more targeted economic development in their community, Housing and Economic Development Director for Tri-County CAP, Max Makaitis has formed a volunteer committee to do just that. “This is great because it will focus specific attention on the town of Gorham” he said. With 11 voting members and three ex officio members, all with ties to Gorham, the newly formed committee is set to have its first meeting on Monday, March 26 at 4 p.m., in the Gorham Public Library. Makaitis said the suggestion was made by Don Provencher at a meeting of the Gorham Selectmen in recent months. After that, Makaitis met with selectman David Graham and Provencher to

talk more about forming the committee and then he interviewed community leaders who suggested possible volunteers for the group. “I was very thrilled that everyone that I asked accepted,” Makaitis said. Since the committee is made up of community members and will create its own mission, objectives, rules, etc., Makaitis said that it is early to say exactly what the specific goals of the group will be. “The committee is going to determine everything,” he explained. Their first hurdle, he said, will be working through the process of establishing their mission and goals. Then the key to success will be to stay focused toward achieving those established goals. “The effort that the committee collectively puts in is going to determine the outcome,” Makaitis said. Noting that Gorham has a very different demographic than Berlin, Makaitis said he believes this will be a beneficial move toward growing the the tax base by attracting business, creating jobs and retainsee ECONOMY page 15

Fourth grade highlights Eco-Friendly efforts BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM – A group of fourth graders from Ed Fenn School showed little trepidation on Tuesday evening as they presented their plans to make the elementary school more ecologically friendly, in front of the GRS Cooperative School Board. The students sang and danced, acted and presented posters that summarized their feelings on a number of problem areas and suggestions to improve the school’s carbon footprint, overall habits and outdoor habitat. The project was undertaken as part of the Eco-School pro-

gram, an international movement that is sponsored in the US by the National Wildlife Federation according to volunteer, Clare Fox. Fox is one of a team of people who worked with Patty Wethers’ fourth grade class to take steps toward becoming certified as an Eco-School. Certification comes through the progressive awarding of bronze, silver and green level awards, she explained. In order to qualify for the program the school put together a team that includes children from every grade, members of the staff, and community memsee ECO-FRIENDLY page 14

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Kevin Smith is making the economy the top focus of his campaign. He stopped by the “Berlin Daily Sun” office for an interview yesterday while campaigning in Berlin and Gorham. (BARBARA TETREAULT PHOTO)

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As hoverflies grow, so do their acting skills (NY Times) — Hoverflies don’t sting, but to repel predators they sometimes pretend to. And to aid in the deception, they look remarkably like wasps and bees. Now it turns out that bigger hoverflies seem to be better mimics of stinging insects than smaller ones — perhaps the larger flies are more attractive to predators. Evolutionarily, they had more to gain by honing their mimicry skills. The researchers, who report their findings in the current issue of Nature, looked at as many features as they could measure in 31 species of hoverflies — like antenna length, abdomen length and abdomen width. They combined these data with ratings on the quality of mimicry. “Mimicry is a really close resemblance to its model,” said Tom Sherratt, an evolutionary ecologist at Carleton University in Ottawa and one of the study’s authors. “The question is, why doesn’t an even closer resemblance evolve? “Large species represent a much more substantial meal to a would-be predator,” he continued. “There’s more incentive for the predator to give them a good checking out.” Smaller hoverflies, on the other hand, are less attractive and may receive a less thorough look.

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them passed within the last few years. In Florida, it was pushed heavily by the National Rifle Association but opposed vigorously by law enforcement. It gives the benefit of the doubt to a person who claims self-defense, regardless of whether the killing takes place on a street, in a car or in a bar — not just in one’s home, the standard cited in more restrictive laws. In Florida, if people feel they are in imminent

danger from being killed or badly injured, they do not have to retreat, even if it would seem reasonable to do so. They have the right to “stand their ground” and protect themselves. That is precisely the question in the case: Was the gunman, George Zimmerman, 28, a white Hispanic crime watch volunteer in Sanford, Fla., in imminent danger and acting in self-defense during his encounter with Trayvon Martin, as he asserts?

Cheap drug found to save bleeding victims (NY Times) — For months, a simple generic drug has been saving lives on America’s battlefields by slowing the bleeding of even gravely wounded soldiers. Even better, it is cheap. But its very inexpensiveness has slowed its entry into American emergency rooms, where it might save the lives of bleeding victims of car crashes, shootings and stabbings — up to 4,000 Americans a year, according to a recent study. Because there is so little profit in it, the companies that make it do not champion it.

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Effort to repeal gay marriage fails CONCORD — The New Hampshire House has rejected a bill that would have repealed same-sex marriage. The Republican-controlled House voted 211-116 against the repeal Wednesday. Same-sex couples have been able to marry in New Hampshire for two years. The vote came after about two hours of debate on the bill and associated amendments, including ones that would have implemented civil unions instead and called for a nonbinding referendum on the issue. Even if the bill had passed, Gov. John Lynch had pledged to veto it. Supporters of same-sex marriage had been working to secure enough votes to sustain the veto, but the repeal failed by a majority vote. “The vote today solidifies what the majority of New Hampshire citizens believe — that marriage equality is about the people of this great state,” said House Democratic Leader Terie Norelli. “I’m pleasantly surprised to find out that a lot of my colleagues believe as I do and follow the true path of liberty -- small government -- and got government out of the pulpits of faith,” said

Rep. Jennifer Coffey, R-Salisbury. Reaction to the vote came in quickly. Democratic gubernatorial candidate former state Sen. Maggie Hassan said she was proud that lawmakers kept same-sex marriage in place. Hassan was Senate majority leader when gay marriage passed originally. “Today, the New Hampshire House surprised us all by voting against the repeal of marriage equality,” Hassan said. “I sincerely thank each legislator who stood up for equality and stood up for what is right.” Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen tweeted that she was “relieved” the effort to repeal the law failed. Gay-rights group GLAD applauded the vote. “Today’s victory affirmed the equality of New Hampshire’s gay and lesbian citizens,” said Lee Swislow, executive director of GLAD. “After the last election where Republicans gained control of both the House and the Senate, some thought that marriage equality was doomed. But many, many Republicans courageously stood up against repeal.” Although some Republican leaders

said over the past two years that they would like to repeal same-sex marriage, the repeal was not on House leaders’ agenda this session. Last year, they said a repeal was secondary to efforts to deal with the weak economy. Earlier in the day, as representatives made their way into the State House, they passed through a small group

debating the issue. Kathryn Calder, of Nashua, said she supports repeal. “I believe that there has been an insurgency to upset marriage,” she said. But for the Rev. Gail Kinney of South Danbury Christian Church, repeal would represent a major step backwards. —Courtesy of WMUR

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The message is the Gorham School Dept. doesn’t care to protect its children To the editor: On Tuesday March 6, 2012, I received notification from the Edward Fenn Elementary school nurse that my nine- year-old had been assaulted at school and received abrasions to his face. When my son came home, his entire forehead and nose was covered with road rash. A child that has been verbally harassing my son over the past couple of years had run up behind him out at recess and shoved him so hard that he hit face first on the pavement and skidded on his face. My son immediately told the teacher on duty at recess. He didn’t hit back. He did the right thing. I was horrified to see the condition of my son’s face. I took pictures and then I immediately brought him back to the school and showed the principal what happened. The principal stated that the recess teacher never told her the extent of what had happened to my son. She assured me that this student would be suspended and took pictures. My son who is now afraid to go to and from school alone is being driven by either myself or my husband, walked to the door and picked up inside after school. I have seen my son’s assailant was there every day. My son told me that his assailant has been attending all classes. My husband called the school on Thursday to find out what was going on. The principal assured us both that punishments were being handed out on Friday.

My son came home from his ski trip on Friday and stated that his assailant was in school all day attending classes as normal. His only punishment was not going to a three hour ski class that afternoon. My husband again called the school to find out why he wasn’t suspended. She said he was suspended from participating in ski class and that would be the extent of his punishment! My son is terrified to be in school and rightfully so. This bully’s partner in crime is now in on the bullying. This other student has also been terrorizing my son for three years. He’s stolen from his desk, smacked him on the back of the head, torn up his homework, destroyed his art projects, calls him names, etc. Both kids even had the nerve to walk past me in the hall and stick out their tongues at me! Why not? It is obvious not only doesn’t the school care, but neither do the parents. This week, they threatened my son, took a swing at him and stated: “Go ahead and tell on us. Look what I did to your face and they didn’t do anything to me. What do you think they are going to do over a stupid threat?” I filed a bullying report with the school but, my son fearing retaliation, changed his story. He should be afraid. These bullies have been shown that there are no consequences for bullying on the school playground. It is obvious by the continued see MESSAGE page 6

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Hello fellow Berlinites. As I finish my short history about the city of Berlin during the year 1920, I continue to read about some of the problems that took place while the Berlin trolley cars were operating. They operated for thirty-six years in this city and like automobiles; they had their share of accidents. In September of this year, a mishap occurred when a trolley car jumped the rail. The accident overturned the street car just below the Cascades and took some time for the workers to right it up. The drivers at this time were John Forbush and Harold McGowan and they were considered two of the railway’s best men. The reason that this near tragedy took place was because the rails and road bed were in an unsafe condition. This was declared by the Public Service Commission who inspected the scene of the mishap. The investigators stated that they had found the ties on which the tracks rested to be so rotted that the spikes could be withdrawn by hand. In the car at the time that it left the rails and turned “turtle” was one woman and two other men. As the heavy trolley left the tracks and started to roll down the bank, the crew jumped, but the other three occupants did not have the opportunity to get themselves clear of this huge vehicle. These passengers survived through some very good luck, because when the rescue crew went to extract them, they were covered with seat cushions, badly frightened, but nothing worse. Near the end of this year, headlines claimed that Berlin’s hockey team had found a brand new location. Previously, they had played at the YMCA Field Community Field today), but now plans were under way for an enclosed skating rink on Pleasant Street. This was going to give a big boost to ice hockey and public skating here in Berlin. It was understood that the intentions of the newly formed Berlin Hockey Club Asso-

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ciation were to flood an area of more than 14,000 square feet on a flat area where today’s employment office and Coos County Family Health building and parking lot are situated. This surface would be enclosed by an eight foot fence and spectator stands would be erected at one side of the rink. Such a rink would fill Berlin’s annual need of a first class skating surface and an area on which ice hockey could be given the attention it merited as an up and coming sport in Berlin. The commentary stated that most Canadian towns had excellent hockey teams, but in the past few years our local teams had proven that they could now compete with them. Also in the past, most of the games had to be played elsewhere than in Berlin and its people had missed the rare sport that a good hockey match provided. This planned skating spot was going to greatly aid in bringing this sport to Berlin and would at the same time develop better players in this city. The Pleasant Street Rink, as it was called, did get built and the rest was history. Many of Berlin’s great BHA hockey players were developed and played here in front of huge crowds. Men like Barney Laroche probably still have a memory of this downtown hockey facility, but most others have passed on to the hockey areas beyond. Word was now out that the newly built park by the Grand Trunk Station, which was now called Memorial Park, would have a monument erected in the memory of our World War I veterans The monument would be built at a cost of $9,000 and dedicated to the boys who died during the war; the exact nature of it was still see 1920 VI page 5

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Do your homework before bringing home a puppy To the editor: Too close for comfort local puppy mills What is a puppy mill? A puppy mill is a place that breeds dogs just for money. They have litters with no regards for genetic or psychological problems. Another problem with that many dogs there is a lot of inbreeding. These people care more about the money than the interest of dogs and puppies. Dogs used for breeding at large commercial breeding operations suffer from long-lasting emotional scars even after place in loving homes, according to recent studies. The damage done to these dogs is heartbreaking! “To these dogs the world and all the people in it cannot be trusted, it is something always feared”. Among the abnormal psychological and behavioral characteristics found in the nearly 1,200 former breeding dogs had significantly elevated levels of fears and phobias: pronounced compulsive behaviors, such as spinning in tight circles, pacing, house soiling and heightening sensitivity to begin touched and picked up. Puppy mill breed1920 VI from page 4

unknown at this time. It was built and dedicated in 1921 and still stands in the park across from the post office today (2012). This matter was in the hands of the committee on the soldier’s memorial and the park commission, who would handle this venture jointly. The paper said that such a monument was needed and this action by the city would answer the question in many minds as to what was to be done relative to the matter. Finally, a one story brick building on Pleasant Street that was leased to a business called the New Hampshire Garage Company for the storage of cars and other vehicles was the scene of its second accident on December 14, 1920. This took place, when the roof and walls suddenly collapsed. There were a number of cars stored in this building at the time and it was not known how many had been damaged by the collapse, as many were stored in the basement and rear of the building. Just as when the tornado passed through Berlin in May of 1929, there was no loss of life or serious injuries to people passing by due to a bad storm that kept many off the street. Also, it occurred in late afternoon, when the last person had left the building and the owner had gone home. The accident took place at 6 pm, when the front and outside wall bulged and immediately crumpled with a crash that was heard from a long distance. At once, a call was sent in from fire alarm box 55 and firemen were soon on the scene. The first thought of the rescuers was for any persons who might have been in the building or on the sidewalk at this time. A complete search was made for possible casualties. The firemen also took considerable risks in entering the building, as they

ing dogs cope with the everyday struggles in coping with normal day to day life even if they are given to loving homes. I know for a fact of two puppy mills in Berlin and one person hoarding dogs. I have personally reported this to the authorities and was informed there was nothing they could do because that is considered a job and how the people make a living. It saddens me that legally there is nothing that can be done, because animals (pets) deserved to be loved and cared for just as anyone else. Please do your homework prior to getting a pet. Also remember there are so many dogs in shelters that need a home and long to have someone to take them home so they can be loved and cared for and be part of the family. Helpful Hints: • Ask to see the parents of the pups • Ask who their veterinarian is, then call the vet and ask about the breeder • Ask to set up visits to the premises until your pup is ready to go home. S. Bilodeau Berlin did so under sagging timbers and wreckage that threatened further breakdown at any time. The wreckage of the front of the structure which fell outwards across the sidewalk and far into the street was next searched and it was finally determined to the relief of all the spectators that no one was trapped in the rubble. Further examination of this accident proved that it was directly caused by the weight of the snow upon the roof of the building, which had been increased by a heavy rain. The sad and incomprehensible part was that this brick building was just under four years old. Late in the fall of 1920, a somewhat similar incident occurred to the same building, when the ground floor gave way under the weight of a truck and crashed through the basement. It was believed that this took away from the sturdiness of the structure. Because the remaining parts of the building were unstable. The block was considered a total loss. I am sure it would be hard to imagine walking down the street and have a building this size suddenly come crashing down in front of you. On a busy day during these years, this could have been a catastrophe. The year 1920 certainly had its share of events that shaped this city. Finally, my congratulations go out to Coach Don Picard and the entire BHS basketball team, after winning the Division III state championship on March 10, 2012. It was the first time in 72 years and now they have become an integral part Berlin’s rich history. Questions or comments email poof@ne.rr.com. Also, join the many fans of “Once upon a Berlin Time” on face book and guess the weekly mystery picture.

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behavior, failure of the parents to contact us to find out if our son was okay, apologize, have their son apologize, do, something, anything to try to make amends, neither do the parents. That same day at the Gorham Middle High School, my oldest son who is 11 with special needs, was also assaulted by a student who has been verbally and physically assaulting him over the past three years. My son was sitting in the cafeteria on break and this student came over and told him “Get out of this seat or I’m going to kill you.” My son did get up and move. The student then followed him to the next seat and stated again “Get out of this seat or I’m going to kill you.” My son told him “I already moved once, nobody was sitting here, I’m not moving”. At this point, the bully started shoving my son and using his whole body to try to force my son out of his seat. When he failed in his attempts, he stated: “You’re lucky we are in school right now or I’d break your neck.” My son reported it to the guidance counselor, along with four other students who also said this same student bullies them as well. The guidance counselor told my son he was going to have both boys sit down and talk it out. I was not at all pleased with this decision. I sent out an email to the guidance counselor, superintendent and principal about how unhappy I was with what the guidance counselor decided was just punishment for this bully’s actions and asked that the appropriate punishment be handed down according to the zero tolerance bullying policy. I went to the school the following morning and met with the principal and vice-principal. The first words out the principal’s mouth were: “I was just reading your email and getting ready to send out a response. Let me make one thing perfectly clear. I’m not going to hang a kid on his first offense”. He stated that he trusted the guidance counselor to make the decisions because he has bully training. I would be called in later that afternoon with their deci-

sion. I was called back in and told the guidance counselor had them sit down and discuss what each of them did wrong and that he had them eat lunch together afterwards. I was simply mortified. I stated that my son had done all the right things, he moved, he didn’t hit back, he stood up for himself. What was he supposed to do? The guidance counselor told me my son should have taken his tray and gone and sat at the teacher’s table. Why don’t we just paint a bigger target on his back for the bullies? The principal told me my son needs to deal with these issues himself. I was basically told I was butting in where I didn’t belong. The principal also told me if my son did hit him back, he would have been brought in and faced disciplinary actions for retaliation! In the end, there was zero punishment handed down to the bully. He was actually told by the vice-principal to watch the way he phrases things because if someone had overheard him, it could be taken the wrong way. What other way is there to take for statements like “I’m going to kill you” and “If we weren’t in school right now, I’d break your neck”? The principal told me if the guidance counselor found the threats to be legitimate he was get the police involved. The guidance counselor told me he doesn’t believe this bully to be a threat to my son. This bully has already physically assaulted and threatened to kill my child and break his neck and admitted to doing it all. Yet, the school did nothing to punish him! My son is wondering how many more times will he have to be threatened and assaulted before the school steps in to protect him? The lack of action from all parties is unacceptable and inexcusable. It sends the message that the Gorham School Department doesn’t care to protect its children and we are truly hoping that is not the case. John and Lisa Masse Gorham

www.berlindailysun.com TOWN OF GORHAM Public Hearings Notice Community Development Block Grant Project The Gorham Board of Selectmen will hold three consecutive Public Hearings on April 9, 2012 at the Town Offices, Gorham, New Hampshire at 6:30 pm. Community Development Block Grant funds are available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority. Up to $500,000 annually is available on a competitive basis for economic development, and public facility and housing projects, up to $350,000 in emergency activities and up to $12,000 is available for feasibility study grants. All projects must primarily benefit low and moderate income persons. The subjects of the hearings are as follows: 1. A proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $12,000 in Community Development Block Grant Feasibility Study funds to look at possible new locations for the Gorham Community Learning Center. The majority of the children served at the Center are of low or moderate income. 2. The Housing and Community Development Plan. 3. The Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan. Provisions for persons with special needs can be made by contacting the Selectmen’s Office via telephone (466-3322) or mail, at least five days prior to the public hearing. Town of Gorham 20 Park Street Gorham, New Hampshire 03581 (603)466-3322

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LEBANON, NH -John Burch, 65, died February 26, 2012 with his wife by his side in Lebanon, NH. A family memorial will be held at Old Orchard Beach that he loved so much. He was born August 26, 1946 in Washington, DC. He is survived by his wife of 20 years; two sisters; one daughter and one son; six grandchildren whom he loved so much. He will be missed.

AVH recognized with another award

BERLIN -- Androscoggin Valley Hospital was recently recognized as a Merit Winner in the 9th Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards for its website, re-designed last July. Nearly 2,000 entries were received in this year’s competition. A national panel of judges evaluated and rated entries in eight groups and 27 categories. The judges reviewed every entry for execution, creativity, quality, consumer appeal and overall breakthrough advertising content. he Service Industry Advertising Awards began nine years ago to recognize the advertising excellence of the service industry

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The Gorham Public Library presents Imperial Russian Faberge Eggs GORHAM -- The Gorham Public Library invites the public to the following program [provided by a generous grant from Humanities to Go (NH Humanities Council)] and workshop to be held on March 23 and 24, at the impressive 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. On Saturday, March 24, in part two

of this program, Marina will lead a Workshop. Inspired by a spectacular photo-tour of the Faberge collection, program participants will have a unique opportunity to use their creativity and imagination to produce their own authentic pieces of collectible folk art on wood. Traditional Russian painting techniques and floral and berry designs are introduced. Throughout the workshop portion of the program, participants will be listening to traditional Russian music, and there will be a brief demonstration of a few steps from a traditional Russian dance. The following workshop is open to individuals and to families with children six and older; pre-registration for the workshop is

required. Call 466-2525 to register. There is a fee for the workshop; $7 or $10 for materials, depending on size of wooden egg and stand, will be

required. This fee covers the cost of the wooden egg and stand as well as the use of paints for painting on wood and brushes for the workshop.

Aja Lessard named to the dean’s list at Lyndon State College

BERLIN -- Aja Lessard of Berlin, N.H., has been named to the dean’s list at Lyndon State College for the fall 2011 semester. Aja is the daughter of Susan and Alain Lessard and is majoring in Psychology

and Human Services. For inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits with no incomplete or failing grades and a minimum grade-point average of 3.50.

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DAILY CROSSWORD TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

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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.

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.

The Office The Office

NBC 6 WCSH Community 30 Rock

PBS 11 WENH Moments to Remember: My Music Number 204 Å

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.

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ABC 5 WMUR Missing (N) Å

Friday, March 23 Free Tax Preparation: For those earning under $58,000 in Berlin. Additional dates are available. Call 466-5190 for appointment.

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.

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

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SORORITY EXPERIENCE ENRICHES COLLEGE LIFE WITHOUT HAZING

DEAR ABBY: I would like to tell “Possibly Paddled Pledge” (Jan. 13) that joining a sorority was one of the best parts of college for me. It taught me about interpersonal communication, the importance of philanthropy and academics, and networking. I learned skills I would not have gained had I not joined. My sorority had paddles. We decorated them with our symbols and Greek letters, and they were displayed on the wall. We never used them to hit anyone. Our national organization, as well as our university would have been furious. Hazing is illegal and should not be tolerated. I say, give the Greek life a try, but if someone ever lifts a finger toward you, report her to your panhellenic organization and the dean of students immediately. Sororities are supposed to lift you up, not beat you down. -- JENNIFER IN ST. LOUIS DEAR JENNIFER: Readers unanimously agreed that paddling should not be tolerated, and stressed that being a legacy does not guarantee acceptance or that a pledge will have a good experience in a particular sorority. My readers comment: DEAR ABBY: My daughter is currently in a sorority, but her experience has been very mixed. She was not automatically welcomed by my sorority. She found the process to be difficult and judgmental. However, she did find a wonderful group of women in a different sorority. As a sophomore this year, she is on the other side of recruitment (rush) and again felt hurt by how rude some of the new girls were. “PPP’s” letter spotlighted the snobbish, elitist attitude that turns many eligible young women away from sororities. To say a group is the best-of-the-best and exclusive is offensive. I hope more girls will look beyond the glitz and glamour and give a second hard look to all of the groups. -JANE IN AKRON, OHIO

DEAR ABBY: My first month in college was wonderful. Then came sorority rush. What followed was hell. I got a paddle with the Greek letters, though it was only a “memento.” Far worse was the social fragmentation of the women there. We immediately began to segregate into our little pledge classes, wore pins that identified our group and were typecast from the very beginning. After wrestling with this psychological social dilemma -- even becoming an active member, which would preclude me from ever joining another sorority -- I finally deactivated, switched to a much larger school with less emphasis on the Greek system and happily sailed through the rest of my college life with honors. -- A HAPPY INDEPENDENT DEAR ABBY: As a member of a sorority, I have never heard of a sorority that used paddles to hit members. What bothers me is the apparent acceptance by “PPP’s” family members of this practice. As a prosecutor for nearly 30 years, I do not condone in any way the use of a paddle, either in fraternities or sororities. A sorority is more than academics and whispers about hazing. “PPP” should visit each chapter on the campus, attend rush and make her own decision. Only she can decide which sorority is right for her. If she pledges as a legacy, she’ll be in a unique position to actively stop this practice if, in fact, it is occurring. If she’s kicked out for not letting them paddle her, then she can shout it from the rooftops and maybe something will finally happen. “PPP,” stand up for what you believe. Choose a sorority you like, with women you would be proud to call your sisters, and you will have the time of your life and lifelong friends who will see you through your old age. I know. I didn’t pledge my mom’s chapter, but a different one. -- BEEN THERE IN MONTANA

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

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For Rent

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

BERLIN: One bedroom, fully furnishes, heat, h/w, off street parking, no pets, $700, 723-3856.

BERLIN 3rd floor, 4 room, 2 bdrm heated. Call 978-609-4010. BERLIN: 1 bedroom, 3rd. floor, heat, h/w, off street parking, storage shed, recently renovated, $500 security and first month, 603-486-2028. 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. 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.

Animals

Autos

For Rent

YORKSHIRE Terriers, AKC, top quality, grand champion sired females in Milan, $1500, www.cloverhillyorkies.com, 978-918-2281.

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.

Antiques

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. FREE Pomeranian Puppy, 8 month old, looking for good home. 723-8230.

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373 POMERANIAN 2 males, 1 female. Males $400, female $450. Vet checked, health cert. (603)915-1872. 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. TEDDY Bear puppies (hybrid) vet checked, first shots, taking deposits now, $100. Ready to go 5/15. $600. (603)728-7822. YOUNG Parakeets $20 or 2 for $35 (603)752-3452.

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

Announcement ST. JUDE'S NOVENA

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

Autos 2000 chec blazer. 4wd 2 dr, 5 spd, 62k miles, $3800. (603)986-3352.

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

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.

GORHAM 2 bedroom, 1st floor, 391 Main St., parking, security (603)723-4888. 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. 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.

BERLIN: 2 bedrooms, utility room, fully furnished, heat, h/w, off street parking, enclosed porch. FMI (603)342-9995.

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.

BERLIN: 3 bedroom, 2nd floor apt. Heat & h/w, off-street parking, washer/ dryer hook up, garage, $850/mo. References required. (603)986-1323.

Animals

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.

BERLIN: 2 bedroom, heat, h/w, off street parking, garage, lg. storage shed, $600/mo. security and first month, 603-486-2018.

BERLIN: 3 bedroom, 1st. floor, includes, heat, laundry room, off street, parking, recently renovated, 2 porches, $750, security and 1st month, 603-486-2028.

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

BERLIN: Oversized 2 bedroom, $500, h/w, electric heat, parking, 326-3499.

BERLIN: Completely renovated 3 bedroom apartment. Call H&R Block, great landlord (603)752-2372. BERLIN: Large 2 bedroom, 2 porches, storage, shed, 2 garages, oil heat, no utilities $500/mo, first month, security 603-486-2018. 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: One bedroom, deck, yard, frig, stove, heat, h/w, off-street parking, no pets, $525, 723-3856. BERLIN: One bedroom, first floor, appliances, heat, h/w, off street parking, no pets, $525 723-3856.

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.

IRON WORKERS/ WELDERS, ETC.

3 bed house in Berlin Mills area. Big yard, ample parking. $75 weekly per person 466-2878. MILAN: 2 bedroom mobile home, FMI 752-1871.

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

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

TWO OFFICES AVAILABLE OFFICE SPACE IN BERLIN Spacious second-floor corner office in downtown Berlin. Known as the Sheridan Building, this classic revival structure built in 1905 and renovated in the 1980s and 1990s is located next to City Hall. Ceilings are high and windows are plentiful in this corner which includes one large room, one medium sized, and a private bathroom. $450 a month, and includes heat. Second floor, corner office, two rooms with shared bathroom. $350.

For a video tour go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcX8mKIu01Q For more information call Mark 603-356-3456.

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For Sale

BOY’S 20” bike. Blue, excellent condition $35. Girl’s 20” bike. Light blue $25 (603)466-5739.

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.

GE washing machine $175. Diamond plate aluminum toolbox for mid size pickup truck $100. Queen size bed box spring $100. (603)723-7555. JVC 27" color TV, w/matching stand, great color, $100, 752-5404. TWO Redwood lounge chairs, w/ cushions, call 466-2088.

NEW 6ft. Bilco Basement Doors with 1ft extension. Paid $750, asking $600. Call (603)466-3636. 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.

Furniture

Home Improvements

Services

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

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

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FORTIER HOME REPAIR

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.

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

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

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

Real Estate

Help Wanted

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

34 y/o woman with a physical handicap. Seeks Personal Care worker (Females preferred). Position is in Errol, NH. FMI call Judy 482-3491.

LOOKING to buy 1 to 5 acres in Gorham or Shelburne. Would like to be off main roads. Cash price $20k to $25k. Please call Kim or Ed 356-4494.

Services AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING SOLUTIONS.

Part-time dishwasher/ prep cook position.

Appalachian Mountain Club now hiring SPRING and SUMMER positions:

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

Highest quality craftsmanship. Fully Insured. Lowest prices guaranteed. FMI (603)730-2521. rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison michaelhathaway.com (603)367-8851.

Camp Dodge Volunteer Trails Center, Gorham Head Cook, and Trail Crew Leaders 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

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE: Virus removal, performance upgrades, security software, wireless installations, data recovery, backups. Luc 603-723-7777. 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. HANDYMAN Special: 10% off hourly rate. Carpentry, painting, property maintenance, ect. Call Rick (603)915-0755.

IPOD FIX IT Not just iPods, but Digital Cameras, Smartphones, Game Systems LCD- TV"S. not listed? Just ask! 603-752-9838. LOCKSMITH. North Country Lock & Key, certified Locksmith. Ron Mulaire, Berlin, NH (603)915-1162. MALE Homecare provider. Will do housekeeping, cooking, stay overs if need be. Reasonale rates (603)482-3362.

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

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

Echocardiographer - Per Diem Primary Care Registration Clerk- Per Diem Primary Care Medical Assistant - Per Diem Obstetrics RN - Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Medical Technologist - Per Diem 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

TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

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

Wanted BOOKS wanted; Early AMC Guides; Journals, NH, White Mountains, nonfiction, others. Immediate cash paid. (603)348-7766.

BUYING JUNK CARS

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.

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

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

BUYING JUNK CARS Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! Roy's towing 603-348-3403. BUYING junk cars/ trucks, heavy farm mach., scrap iron. Call 636-1667 days, 636-1304 evenings. 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. GARAGE sale Saturday 3/24, 10am-3pm at 316 North Rd., Shelburne. Housewares, puzzles, games, holiday decor, stuffed animals, books, CDs and much more! No early birds please. Will be held rain or shine.

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”

Excellent Banking Job Opportunity Berlin Banking Center Northway Bank, the largest independent community commercial bank in New Hampshire is looking for an exceptional candidate for the following job opportunity:

Part Time Item Processing Specialist

The ideal candidate working as part of a team must have excellent computer and keyboarding skills. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing while attending to many job details. The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a fast paced environment with daily time restrictions. Knowledge of general account practices is preferred. Experienced candidates looking to share their talents in a challenging yet rewarding team based environment are encouraged to apply. This is a 20 hour a week position.

At Northway Bank • We focus on our customers and provide excellent customer service. • We respect, care for and recognize our employees for excellent per formance. • We actively participate in the communities in which we do business.

Northway Bank offers a competitive salary, a positive work environment, and future career growth opportunities. Interested applicants may view Northway Bank Career Opportunities and apply online via our website listed below. Northway Bank Human Resources Department Apply Online: www.northwaybank.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer Women and Minority Applications Encouraged

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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.

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.

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.

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Milan Old Home Day Committee to meet

MILAN -- The Milan Old Home Days committee will hold its first organizational meeting of 2012 on Monday, March 26. The meeting will be held at the Milan Community United Methodist Church on Route 16 in Milan at 7 p.m. The committee is looking for any and all people who are interested in volunteering, organizing, helping, commenting, suggesting, etc. They welcome any and all who are interested. Milan Old Home Day weekend is August 10-12. If you are not able to attend the meeting on March 26, but are interested in participating or contributing in some way to Milan Old Home Days,please contact Patricia Shute at 449-2927 or send an email to keithandtriciashute@gmail.com.

Rabies Clinic to be held at the Berlin Rec. Center

BERLIN -- There will be a Rabies Clinic at the Berlin Recreation Center on Saturday, April 7. They will be accepting cats only from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Distemper shots will costs $12 and Leukemia shots $22. These vaccinations require a brief examination. Dogs will be accepted from 1 to 4 p.m. Distemper shots will costs, $12, kennel cough, $12 and Lyme disease, $22. These vaccinations require a brief examination. All rabies vaccinations will cost $12 Bring any documents showing history of past vaccinations. Dog licenses available for Berlin residents.

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SMITH from page one

$500,000 in gross receipts that do not make a profit for the fiscal year. Smith said reducing what is one of the highest corporate tax burdens in the country would attract companies to move and/or expand their operations to New Hampshire. He said that expansion of businesses would compensate for the reduction in the tax rates. Smith said the growth in jobs would help the state keep its young people from leaving to find employment outside New Hampshire. He said he understood the exodus of young people is a particular concern for the North Country. To revitalize the North Country economy, Smith pointed to the way the Portsmouth area used its natural resources to attract start-up companies and suggested that would work here. He noted the importance of tourism to the region and called for focusing on new types of renewable energy projects. He said the state also needs to improve the infrastructure here. While the high cost of energy is another hurdle for economic growth, Smith said he opposes the Northern Pass project as it is proposed. He said he believes it would have an adverse impact on the North Country and would devalue private property. He said he believes Northern Pass should look at alternatives including burying the line in some areas. Smith supports a constitutional amendment that ECO-FRIENDLY from page one

bers to work together toward this goal. The fourth graders conducted the initial analysis, looking at the use of electricity and water, transportation, the outdoor habitat, recycling, and climate control among other areas. The students were responsible for performing audits and working on solutions to any identified problems. Only two schools in the state have this, Fox said, and it benefits academics because it helps the students develop research skills and analyze facts. The students presenting the water audit focused on conservation. They proposed adding a rain water collection system in the form of a 20 gallon barrel with a paint strainer on top and a spigot on the bottom. The small group presenting their energy findings to the board advocated turning off lights and unplugging items not in use. They located some drafts in the building as they evaluated each room for temperature and also proposed outreach. “We want to go to every classroom and tell the kids that saving energy is really cool,” one said. The trio of youngsters also suggested having a special day at the school where no electricity would be used, detailing that no computers or lights could be on and no coffee pots either. The last elicited a humorous groan from some of the board and chuckles all around. The team that evaluated the waste and recycling at the school had the messy job. They went through a day’s worth of trash (minus the cafeteria) and still found that there was a lot of food waste. In the lower

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grades, a lot of recyclables were thrown away the kids told the board. This led them to the conclusion that many of the younger students may not realize what is recyclable and they formulated a plan to educate the younger grades. They also proposed a RRR (reduce, reuse, recycle) Day at the school where students could make crafts from recycled items. The final group evaluated the school yard as a wildlife habitat. Key to that research was inventorying trees and what they found was though there are quite a few they are all in the perimeter of the field leaving no places for shelter or protection of baby animals in the field. They came up with a possible solution. The students would like to build bat houses. They researched and printed directions to build them and also plan to build a wildlife garden for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. The garden ties into the rainwater collection plan, as the rain barrel would have a spigot and could be located near the garden. If these plans are completed by the school, Fox said, the Ed Fenn would be eligible for bronze level award. The Board applauded the diverse presentations and wished the students luck. In other business, the school board elected its officers for the 2012-2013 year. Jo Carpenter will serve as chair, with Greg Corrigan as vice chair and Angela Brown as secretary. In other business, the school board elected its officers for the 2012-2013 year. Jo Carpenter will serve as chair, with Greg Corrigan as vice chair and Angela Brown as secretary.

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would settle the education funding issue in the state for good. He said communities need to know the level of funding they will receive each year instead of the the current hodge-podge of solutions applied every year. He also said high schools need to do a better job of preparing students for the financial reality of college and the job market. He said there is a need for skilled workers who require some level of post-secondary education but not a four year degree. He called for business and colleges to work together to create tracks that will enable students to move directly into jobs. The legislature’s recent cuts to the university and community college systems are also a concern. Smith said UNH is increasing the number of out-of-state students to make up some of the shortfall. He said he worries those students will not remain in the state after graduation. An educated workforce and keeping young people here is vital to the state’s economic success, he said. Smith said he opposes the federal health insurance plan known as Obamacare and said, if elected governor, he would have the state join the federal lawsuit against it. He said there is a need to address health care costs in the state. He proposes reducing state mandates to increase competition and allowing businesses to purchase insurance coverage across state lines. Smith has taken the traditional pledge opposing any broad-based tax including both an income and sales

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SMITH from page 14

tax. He acknowledged property taxes have increased as the state has downshifted costs onto the local municipalities. He said the state must stop that downshifting and said he believes that can be accomplished by streamlining state government. During his tenure as assistant director of the N.H. Division of Juvenile Justice, Smith said he put in place a matrix to measure the results and efficiency of various programs. He said he would put such a system in place for all departments to ensure the state is getting a return on its investment. He would also look to update and implement some of the recommendations of the 2003 Commission to Assess the Efficiency of State Government. At the same time, Smith said citizens need to look at their overall tax burden when talking about property tax rates. Because New Hampshire has no sales or income tax, he pointed out the overall tax burden on residents is the sixth lowest in the country. The 37-year old Smith is known for his opposition to same-sex marriage and parental notification in his position as executive director of the conservative advocacy organization, Cornerstone Action. He stepped down from the group in November to run for governor. ECONOMY from page one

ing jobs. With Gorham Paper and Tissue up and expanding, Burgess BioPower under construction, and staffing underway at the federal prison, he said, there is a promise of more economic activity. “The next 12 months expect an increase in disposable income,” he said, and that is something stores look for when they look to come into an area. Makaitis said he expects the committee to look at solving the issues of filling both the large and small vacant business space in Gorham, but noted that the larger properties need a lot of community support to get filled and this

Smith said his focus would be on economic issues as governor and said overturning the state’s gay marriage law would not be a priority. If a bill repealing same-sex marriage came to the governor’s desk, he said he would sign it. Throughout his career, Smith said he has been able to work with people of different political views and said he is willing to engage in respective dialogue with both parties. He said people want their representatives to work together and hate the current gridlock that has encased Congress. He said there must be an element of compromise. “People just want you to get something done … that will benefit all the citizens,” he said. Smith served a term as a representative from Londonderry while he was a student at UNH-Manchester, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communications. He worked as an outreach liaison for former U.S. Senator Bob Smith and later served as liaison to agency heads and the Executive Council for then-Gov. Craig Benson. After three years in the Division of Juvenile Justice, he assumed the top position at Cornerstone Action. He serves on the New Hampshire Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. committee could be the difference in showing potential businesses that the community does support the effort. Members of this newly formed economic development committee, which is yet to be formally names, include: Bob Chapman, Dan Buteau, David Graham, Dennis Tupick, Don King, Don Provencher, Donna Goodrich, Lee Corrigan, Liz Jackson, LouAnne Pelkey and Makaitis. Ex officio members include: Barry Kelley, Jay Holmes and Rick King. After the initial meeting this coming Monday, the group will meet regularly on the fourth Monday of each month from 4-6 p.m., at the Gorham Library.

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While you can, do you want to choose now the person to take care of your affairs if you need help later? How about your health decisions? Or will you leave those decisions to the Probate Court?

For more information on Durable Power of Attorney for Financial or Health Care matters Call 466-3378 Thomas J. Cote, PC, Atty-at-Law 74 Main Street, Gorham NH 03581

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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.

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Dos and Don’t of Recycling What Glass Magazines/ newspapers Plastics #1 and #2 only

Metal and Aluminum Cans

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

How Remove caps and lids, rinse clean

Do Not Include • Broken Glass • Window Glass, Mirror Glass *These are accepted at Transfer Station on Jericho Road

• 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

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