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City Council reviews fire department budget BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – The delicate balance the city council faces in fashioning its fiscal 2013 budget is illustrated by the choices it faces with the fire department budget. Filling in for an ailing Fire Chief Randall Trull, Assistant Chief Thaddeus Soltys discussed the department’s budget with the city council Monday night. In his budget, City Manager Patrick MacQueen recommends a fire department budget of $1.9 mil-

lion, up $16,219 over the current budget. MacQueen said his budget proposal would result in the loss of one firefighter position. Trull had requested a budget of $2,086,160 - the $133,165 increase allowing him to maintain current staffing levels. Soltys explained that currently the department has two shifts of four firefighters on duty and two shifts of five firefighters. But in reality, he said most the time the department has four-person shifts because of personnel out for various reasons including sickness, injury, and vacation time. Right now, Soltys said the there is one firefighter out on a long-term illness and another is

scheduled to have knee surgery soon. In his written budget presentation, MacQueen noted that the department has fought in the past for increasing the department by two positions to allow all four shifts to have five firefighters on duty to respond to an emergency. The city manager said his proposed budget will further erode that goal. “This can be a serious situation when the department pulls up to fires of the type we have had over the past year. Large fires or multiple fires undoubtedly require more responding staff in order to be see COUNCIL page 9

Development group hopes to expand, enhance commerce BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM — A small team of Gorham residents and business owners gathered last week to discuss the state of the economy in town and make the first steps toward forming a plan to help improve the economic climate. The initial meeting of the group known simply as Gorham Economic Development, focused mainly on determining a mission and brainstorming about the issues facing the small town. “It’s up to the group, what we do, what we develop, what we decide,” said Max Makaitis, who was elected chairman of the team at the meeting. Selectman David Graham was selected as the committee’s secretary, local restaurant owner LouAnne Pelkey was elected as vice-chair, and businessman Don King was elected treasurer of the newly formed group. After some discussion, the members

approved a mission statement that lays out what they hope to accomplish: “To promote and facilitate economic development by fostering the creation of new (commerce) and expansion of existing commerce that creates quality jobs and expands the tax base for the benefit of the residents of the town of Gorham.” When it came to identifying how best to tackle this mission, the agreement was split among the membership. Some identified marketing as an area of need, while others felt building up the commercial infrastructure was the best way to draw people to town. Still others advocated for a friendlier business climate pointing out that, in their opinion, the Planning and Zoning process in town were difficult to navigate and could stymie even the boldest small business owner. Donna Goodrich of Top Furniture suggested that the group not try to see GROUP page 6

Rescue crews pull teen from river

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BERLIN — A teen who jumped into the Androscoggin River Tuesday night, was pulled out of the icy water apparently uninjured. According to police, the 16-year old unidentified male, jumped off the Mason Street Bridge into the Androscoggin River between 11 and 11:30 p.m., on March 27. Police did not give a reason why the teen jumped. He leapt over the side of the bridge

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closest to the Big Apple, but was saved from serious injury, most likely by recent high water, police said. Berlin Fire and Berlin EMS were also called and the young man was recovered several hundred yards down river, cold and wet. The teen was transported to Androscoggin Valley Hospital for evaluation, though police said he did not appear to be injured.

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Captain restrained after crisis on flight HOUSTON (NY Times) — The captain of a JetBlue flight from New York to Las Vegas suffered a bizarre midair breakdown on Tuesday morning, forcing passengers to restrain him as the plane made an emergency landing in Amarillo, Tex., where he was removed from the aircraft and hospitalized. Passengers said the captain of Flight 191 was acting erratically outside the cockpit and could be heard shouting about Al Qaeda and bombs being aboard. Gabriel Schonzeit, a passenger seated in the third row, told The Amarillo Globe-News that about two hours outside Las Vegas, the captain left the cockpit. “It seemed that something was off with him,” Schonzeit said in a video clip posted on the newspaper’s Web site, adding, “Within a short period of time, he started screaming about Al Qaeda and possibly a bomb on the plane and Iraq and Iran and how we’re all going down.” Schonzeit said a former corrections officer “choked him and took him down, and about six of us went and sat on top of him.” A JetBlue spokeswoman said the company would not release the captain’s name or condition out of respect for crew members’ privacy.

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The language suggesting that agents could bend the law was contained in 876 pages of training materials about Muslims and ArabAmericans the F.B.I. deemed to be offensive and removed following a review of about 160,000 pages of such material over the past six months, according to aides present at

the briefing. Also removed was the admonition that agents should never stare at or shake hands with an Asian, and the assertion that Arabs had “Jekyll and Hyde” personalities making them more likely to have “outbursts and loss of control” than even-keeled Westerners.

Justices: Is health law viable without mandate? WASHINGTON (NY Times) — On the third and final day of Supreme Court arguments over President Obama’s health care overhaul law, several justices on Wednesday indicated a reluctance to pick and choose among the law’s other provisions should the requirement that most Americans have health insurance be struck down. The questions from the justices indicated that at least some of them were considering either striking down just the requirement, often called the individual mandate, or the entire law. Paul D. Clement, representing 26 states challenging the law, urged the court to overturn the entire law. Edwin S. Kneedler, a deputy solicitor

general, took a middle ground, suggesting that the court remove the mandate and only a couple of other provisions. A third option, supported by neither side, would be to remove only the mandate, potentially leaving Congress to grapple with the remainder of the law. The court appointed a Washington lawyer in private practice, H. Bartow Farr III, to present this argument. The issue before the justices on Wednesday morning took on practical urgency after some of the questioning on Tuesday suggested that the law’s core provision may be in peril. The mandate requires most Americans to obtain insurance or pay a penalty.

2 Israeli leaders make the Iran issue their own

JERUSALEM (NY Times) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak have turned into the odd couple of Israeli politics in whose hands sits the prospect of an attack on Iran. For Netanyahu, an Iranian nuclear weapon would be the 21st-century equivalent of the Nazi war machine and the Spanish Inquisition — the latest attempt to destroy the Jews. Preventing that is the mission of his life. For Barak, who spurns talk of a second Holocaust and fear for Israel’s existence, it is a challenge about strategy: “zones of immunity” and “red lines,” the operational details of an assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities. “All leaders have kitchen cabinets, but Netanyahu and Barak have established a kitchenette of two,” remarked Nahum Barnea, a columnist for the Yediot Aharonot newspaper, in an interview. “They haven’t discussed Iran with the rest of the government in weeks and have convinced themselves there is only one way to deal with Iran — their way.”

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CONCORD — New Hampshire’s House has voted against legalizing four gambling casinos licensed to install up to 14,000 video slot machines and 420 table games. The House rejected expanded gambling legislation and Wednesday’s key vote of 154-195 to reject proponents’ best amendment was no different. The House killed it 236108. The bill faced long odds since Gov. John Lynch pledged to veto it if it had reached his desk. “It was an amazing coalition of people in the House. You had people on the left and even the far left joining hands with Libertarians and Free Staters on the right, demonstrating how many flaws the bill actually had,” said Rep. David Hess,

R-Hooksett. The bill directed that some of the profits be used to reduce business taxes, which had made it more attractive to some in the House. They also argued New Hampshire had to act now because Massachusetts had legalized casinos and that would draw away revenue from the state. “We are turning the ‘New Hampshire Advantage’ into the ‘Massachusetts Advantage.’ They have already reduced their business profits tax to below our business profits tax,” said Rep. Steve Stepanek, R-Milford. Opponents argued a future Legislature could divert the profits to something else. —Courtesy of WMUR

House passes 24-hour wait for abortion CONCORD — Supporters of making pregnant women wait 24 hours before getting an abortion have rescued the bill after it stalled in the New Hampshire House and won passage to the Senate. The House voted 185-138 Wednesday to pass a scaled-back version of a bill the House couldn’t pass earlier in the day. The bill would impose a 24-hour wait and require doctors to explain the procedure and alternatives to

abortion as well as the fetus’ probable gestational age. The bill makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger or delay will create a “serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function.” Opponents argued the state had no business getting between a woman and her doctor. But supporters said it was only one day. —Courtesy of WMUR

Do students get too much vacation homework? MANCHESTER — The great homework debate is under way in Manchester schools. The Curriculum and Instruction Committee has recommended a revision to the school district’s homework policy after a parent on the school board voiced concerns at Tuesday night’s meeting. The member was frustrated when his own child was assigned a 600-page book to read over winter break. Policy 126 has been revised to state, “Teachers are expected to reduce the amount of homework assignments during student vacations and only assign homework during summer vacation that is pertinent to the first unit of study for the new school year.” But not everyone thinks it’s a good idea, including some students. “I think it’s a good way to keep kids’ minds fresh, because we tend to forget things and are very lazy when we get back from vacation,” said Cen-

tral High School freshman Hannah Withee. Another student told News 9 he was fine with the three to four hours of homework he had over the past break. But some parents and teachers would be OK with the revision. “I think vacation is for students to get a break from school, as well as it is for teachers to get a break,” said mother Charlene Colpas. A Nashua North teacher told News 9 she chooses not to give any vacation homework. “I don’t give any vacation homework whatsoever. I think they need some time off,” said Nashua North teacher Pam Sylvain. “I think they need a break to relax; enjoy themselves. Take some vacation time. I think they come back well-rested then.” The school board will now vote on whether to approve the recommendations. —Courtesy of WMUR

over redistricting

CONCORD — The headline of the day at the Statehouse was supposed to be focused on the bill to allow for expanded gambling in New Hampshire. Instead, there was heavy theater after House Speaker Bill O'Brien called for an override vote on a redistricting plan that Gov. John Lynch has vetoed. Lynch said each town and city ward with sufficient population deserved a representative, but the plan failed to do that. He said 62 towns and wards deserved their own seats but did not get one. Bill supporters argued the House should draw its districts, not the governor. The override succeeded by a 246112 vote, but some members on both sides were upset about the process. "Simply put, this is tyranny," said Rep. Susan Almy, D-Lebanon, after the issue was taken up without prior notification to the general court. "Where the debate is being limited and amendments are being brought forth without any light of day being shown upon them before they are

brought forth, I'm very discouraged about that," said Democratic Minority Leader Rep. Terie Norelli. "There is a reason we get the title Honorable, because I think we have really lost a lot of the decorum and honor in the House on all sides, and we really need to recapture that, and I'm upset," said Rep. Seth Cohen, R-Canterbury. Democrats were also incensed when O'Brien refused a request by the minority for a brief caucus to discuss the issue. Many expect redistricting to be determined by the courts rather than the legislature. O'Brien had to call for order repeatedly Wednesday, but he took the fireworks in stride. "Sloganeering and name-calling may sound good to some people, but it isn't very productive," he said. "At the end of the day, I'm glad we succeeded in the veto override (on redistricting), and we conducted a very open process." —Courtesy of WMUR

Ice cream distracted driver before crash, police say ROCHESTER — Police in Rochester said a crash near the intersection of Cushing Boulevard and North Main Street on Tuesday evening appears to have been caused by a driver who was distracted because she was eating ice cream. Police got the call at 7:44 p.m. and arrived to find a 2005 Cadillac Deville on its side near a broken utility pole. Police said the driver, Kristen Temple, 29, of Farmington, had been traveling south on North Main Street when she swerved, struck the utility pole and her car overturned. Temple and a 28-year-old female passenger were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police said their investigation determined that Temple had become dis-

tracted by an ice cream cone that she was eating while driving. “We learned through the course of the investigation that she was eating while she was driving, and that distracted her to the fact that she was drifting, and before she could overcome or correct, she crashed into a utility pole,” said Rochester Police Capt. Scott Dumas. Temple was charged with negligent driving, driving after suspension and suspended registration. North Main Street was shut down for hours as utility crews replaced the pole. Police said the result of it could have been a lot worse. The crash in Rochester remains under investigation. —Courtesy of WMUR

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The town might wake up some morning to a Big Jake Brake Convoy To the editor: My name is Tracey Robinson, I live on Rt. 2 up on Gorham Hill. I own a log truck. Like always there seems to be an issue with trucks using their “jake brakes”. Well, we have no choice. The legal weight of a loaded wood truck is 100,000 pounds. That is a lot of weight to depend on your brakes coming down the hill. I have been hauling wood for 20 years. Most of the time I come down of the hill. I have lived where I am for eight years now and when I bought my house and moved in, I knew I would be listening to the trucks, but it was a fact of life. We have to go slow and the jake brake keeps our brakes from not getting hot. Most of us ride down the hill in the breakdown lane, which you are not supposed to be doing, but we do so to be polite to the cars behind us, so we don’t hold you up. It seems like the ones that have issues don’t know what they are talking about and what could happen if we are not able to use them. There is a truck ramp that was put in many years ago and doesn’t get used, which is a good thing, but if it gets used, the trucker gets in more

trouble for using it, because that means there are safety issues with there truck. All trucks sound different. The ones that are loud have changed their exhaust systems and have put straight pipes which are becoming illegal, because they won’t be able to get their truck inspected. I will admit there are a few trucks that are loud, but like always, one bad cat makes it hard for everyone else. I will argue that its just not the trucks that are loud, Motorcycles can be just as loud as the trucks. If there is anyone that wants to go for a free ride in a truck, call me at 603466-2468 . I work five to six days a week, unlike some people. There is one more thing that people need to remember, “If you bought it, a truck brought it”. If you travel in other towns along Rt. 2, they have laws where certain hours jake brakes are not allowed to be used. I think there is a easy solution to this problem, because, let’s face it, I hear what gets said over the C.B., and the town might wake up some morning to a Big Jake Brake Convoy! Tracey Robinson Gorham

I find Casey’s comments entertaining To the editor: I have to commend Barbara Tetreault on an excellent article concerning my petition presentation this

past Saturday in Sen. Gallus’s office. I and others in this area find great entertainment in Paul Casey’s see ENTERTAINING page 6

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Once upon a Berlin Time

First In Skiing

Hello fellow Berlinites. When I do my tours of Berlin, I always stop on Upper Main Street near the historical “Boom Pier” marker. It is at this point that I speak with pride of the neighborhood that lies just across the street, known to many as the Scandinavian or Norwegian Village. I tell the people about Berlin’s proud heritage of skiing and this is the place where that sport got its start in our country many years ago. It was in the year 1854 that the first members of the Nordic race made their entrance into the town of Berlin. This was long before any ski territories out West were ever admitted to the Union and became states. These three men were John L. Oswald, Carl Oleson and John Gilson and they made their way here from their native country Norway. The reason they happened in this area was because they were with an outfit of men employed by the Grand Trunk Railroad for the purpose of laying spur track to the Winslow and Company Sawmill (Heritage Park) today. An old story told by a man named Thorvald Anderson spoke of the motive these men left the Grand Trunk and started working for the Winslow Mill. He wasn’t quite sure, but they must have come to America from Norway looking for a place to settle. The small village of Berlin back then and its surroundings had much resemblance to parts of Norway and Anderson figured that was a large factor convincing them to stay here. For several years they were the only Norwegians living in this small town, but letters to home finally convinced their kinfolks from Norway and other Scandinavian countries that this was the Promised Land. They probably also reiterated that Johanne Kolstad the land here was very great for their love of skiing in the winter months. So, they came here, built their village on the west part of Upper Main Street and introduced their great winter sport to the local pioneers here in this section. Then in the year 1940, when some of the old time Scandinavians, to include Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark, that had come over here on the boats and through Canada were still with us, Mr. Leo Cloutier, a sportswriter authenticated some of our skiing history by talking with these older men. He wrote about the first winter sports organization in America formed in Berlin during 1882 (Nansen Ski Club) and after all these years, in 1940, this city was becoming a Mecca of winter activities. Berlin was vastly gaining recognition as being the St. Moritz of America.

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The art of ski jumping got its baptism of fire when a group of Scandinavians built a brush pile in back of the Brown Company House in the 1880s and started jumping. Later, they built a wooden structure on Paine’s Hill (Twelfth Street) and began to float through the air and wide open spaces on homemade skis. According to some of these old time ski enthusiasts, the boys kept piling lumber on to the chute that they covered with snow until it reached a height that made leaps of 80 feet possible. This second jump is pictured with this story. Two more jumps were built with the final one being the big jump on the Milan Road. Our first organized ski club, originally known as the Berlin Mills Ski Club had several more names before being known as Nansen. This name was taken from Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, who was the first human being to go to the North Pole by crossing Greenland on wooden runners. This original club only admitted people of the Scandinavian race for membership and the constitution and records were written in their language. I wonder if there is a copy of that around. Berlin’s old ski club was known to sponsor the first competitive ski meets in the United States soon after they got their start. Our great winter carnivals got their start in the neighboring town of Gorham in 1921, but most of the great skiers came from Berlin. Once the Nansen Ski Club took over the following year, they staged a big time carnival. At this time they sponsored the first dog sled derby in New England. This trek was a three day affair from Berlin to Colebrook, south to Lancaster, then back to Berlin. This race included many famous known dog mushers from around the nation. It took place about fifty years before the famous Iditarod race in Alaska. It probably wasn’t as grueling, but it was a start. During this same snow fest, the first and see SKIING page 5

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longest bob sled run in the country was built and opened to the public. This huge slide that was built down through Hazen Paine’s wide open pasture, got speeds up to 60 miles per hour and was full of thrills. The carnival of 1922 also brought about the first competitive ski jouring event in the United States, when several skiers, drawn by fast the Arabian horses of W.R. Brown raced over a course. I have seen this recently promoted on New Hampshire Chronicle, but I wonder if they mentioned or knew where this type of skiing initiated. Members of the Nansen Ski Club were also the first ones in this country to hold a 100 mile ski relay race from Portland, Maine, to Berlin and the skiers were escorted by the first known ski-mobile built in New Hampshire. It was later run by two local men, who covered the distance in two days. Bob Reid was declared the winner with a time of 21 hours. This first and only arduous race was never attempted again. Cross country skiing started here when these first Norwegians use to ski to work in the winter. Then, in 1900 racing got its start and continued. During the 1922 carnival, a large field of runners raced from the halfway house on Mt. Washington to Berlin, a distance then estimated to be almost twenty-five miles. It was won by Berlin’s great cross country and Olympic skier Bob Reid, who finished in two hours and ten minutes. Because they were credited for being the first ones to jump off a chute on so-called barrel staves, the Nansens naturally were the first ones in this country to attempt stunts. Around 1900, one Adolph Oleson, after several hazardous flops and spills, completed the first known somersault off a Berlin jump and shortly after was the first human being known to jump through a fiery paper hoop. There is even a story of men and women jumping off together holding hands. Emmons Dahl was the most famous one to perform stunts, as he was the dare devil who first thought of putting skis on a bicycle and going over a jump. He performed the spectacular act successfully here, but when he attempted to do it out of town, he crashed badly, smashing the bike and knocking out most of his molars. We also had other skiing first in the city of Berlin. Olaf Oleson, who was 74 years old in 1940 and came over from Norway, was credited with making the first skis in this country. Although it only remained a sideline with this man, he furnished most of the wooden runners to the first jumpers for a number of years. Olaf also invented and perfected the first satisfactory “iron rigging” for skis ever made in the United States. The Northland Ski Company, founded in 1911 and from Minnesota, purchased the pattern and design from Oleson. They then started turning out skis on a large scale.

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Ski jump

In 1917, the very first known junior ski club was introduced to this country by the Nansens and they went on to win several of their own championship ski banners. It was also skiers from Berlin, many of them members of the Nansen Ski Club, who were the first to discover and use the now famous Tuckerman Ravine snow bowl, where great skiing in the East lasts until late May. The first ever ski mass on the North American continent was held at St. Kieran’s Church on Sunday December 26, 1936. The Reverend Patrick E. Walsh, pastor of this church, preached a special sermon and followed this with a blessing of the skis, which had been an old European tradition. When the big Nansen Ski Jump was built and completed in 1938, it was the largest steel constructed ski jump of its kind in the United States. A first for the jump in this year was a leap by 13-year old Bernard O’Kane from Rumford, Maine, who soared 159 feet and a jump by the first woman Johanne Kolstad, who went 238 feet through the air. The jump for this lady from Norway was an unofficial world record for a woman at the time. That must have been exciting for all of the fans to watch. After all of these glory days, this great historical jump is rotting away today. Boasting one of the largest Scandinavian populations in the state of New Hampshire and undoubtedly one of the most popular winter sports centers in this country in 1940, one can look back on Berlin’s skiing past with pride. We were certainly the hub of skiing in this country at one time and we definitely should not be troubled to say with confidence, what I found in the old Berlin papers and at the Moffett House Museum. “In America, skiing was born in Berlin, New Hampshire”. Question or comments email poof@ ne.rr.com. Also, join the many fans of “Once upon a Berlin Time” on Facebook and guess at the weekly mystery picture.

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“re-invent the wheel.” She asked Makaitis to connect with the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED), past and present local economic development groups and anyone else who might be able to share information about what is available and what has been tried so the team knows what they are working with. With that in hand, others at the table said the group should look at figuring out what the town’s assets are, also as a jumping off point. Liz Jackson of Libby’s Bistro and SAALT advocated tackling the issue with positive attitudes while still addressing that the town has lost a grocery store and a pharmacy, both of which can have an impact on how people perceive the town for residential, commercial and tourism purposes. Makaitis added that efforts were being made to woo prospective grocers, but he felt that only the increase of disposable income that would follow opening of the federal prison, hiring at the Burgess ENTERTAINING from page 4

comments. Here are some facts. 1. On page 3-45 of the CCP, it states that “over the last five years, 2004-2009, an estimated 49,500 people visited the Refuge. In the Sun article, Casey states that 69,500 people visited the Refuge this past year. Does anyone one with an ounce of intelligence believe that? They must count every car that travels through the Refuge. 2. He also states that the town receives $13,690 in lieu of taxes. Paul Casey doesn’t take into account the camps and houses destroyed. Those are gone forever. He states that lost tax base is more than made up by increased economic activity in the town. My camp taxes in Wentworth Location rose by 70 percent this past year and Errol’s lost tax base is approaching $3,000,000. When we have the public hearing with all our legislators here in person, Mr. Casey will have a chance to expound on the wonderful economic benefits the towns up here have expe-

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ings, fishing restrictions, and habitat degradation. As stormwater flows over these sites, it can pick up pollutants, including sediment, used oil, and other debris. Polluted process water discharges or stormwater runoff can harm or kill fish and wildlife and can affect drinking water quality. Every year, thousands of gallons of oil are spilled from oil storage facilities, polluting New England waters. Even the effects of smaller spills add up and damage aquatic life, as well as public and private property. Spill prevention plans are critical to prevent such spills or, if they do occur, adequately address them. Biopower plant, and expansion at Gorham Pulp and Paper, would be likely to see results. King said he saw an identity problem and asked, “do we want to promote the town to tourists or do we want to look at the town and see what we need?” He noted, that in his opinion, bringing more tourists might line the pockets of a few, but would not change the town. Makaitis agreed, noting the reason the town economy has declined has been the loss of jobs not tourism. He also pointed out that he believed the jobs were being rebuilt a few hundred at a time in the region’s effort to transition to a more diverse economy. The need for a commercial base was something Makaitis and others agreed should be addressed. Makaitis sent the group home with a request that they each brainstorm what they feel are the economic development issues facing Gorham and bring those thoughts to the next meeting. The group meets next on April 16, at the Gorham Public Library from 4-6 p.m. rienced. I will keep people abreast of when Sen. Snowe comes to Upton to talk with us and when our legislators come to Errol. I guarantee that when people air their grievances, tell of intimidation, outright lies, lost revenue, and rights, by an unelected federal bureaucracy with no real oversight, they will leave with an understanding of what rampant abuse of power is all about. A lot of good people have been afraid to speak out against this abuse, but that is about to end. Sooner or later Karma rules, because this is not about conservation, it is all about power, greed, arrogance, and absolutely no fiscal responsibility with taxpayers money. I have been told that certain people in this refuge are looking at job advancement for their excellent efforts at building this federal empire and have stated that once in power they will send up someone worse than what we deal with now in order to punish us. We will see. Bob Lord Errol

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Cole named to the Renee Crown University honors program

On February 15, Vietnam veteran Paul “Poof” Tardiff visited his daughter-in-law’s third grade class at the Bath Village School. He went there to give thanks to these students for all veterans after he had received a home made card on Veteran’s Day from them thanking him for serving our country. Poof showed pictures of his days in Southeast Asia forty-four years ago, answered questions from the students in this class and then sat with them during their lunch time. Pictured left to right are: back rowPaul “Poof” Tardiff-Hannah Brooks-Moriah Jelison-Garrit Lamarre-Ethan Houston-Erica Tardiff. Row two: Aisaya Mooney-Caleb Avery-Alexis Bach-Rachel Strout-Corey Bemis. Front: Gabe Elliot.

Berlin High School announces academic achievement students

BERLIN -- The following students have been named to the Berlin High School Achievement List for the second quarter of the 2011-2012 school year. These students have received an unweighted numerical average of 90.0 or above for their coursework during the past quarter. This list is not related to the National Honor Society, rank-inclass or GPA.

GRADE 9 Corey Arsenault; Ashley Bergeron; Brandon Bisson; Ashley Bruns; Cathleen Daniels; Emma Dorval; Abbie Dube; Nickolas Fodor; Lane Gagne; Thomas Gallagher; Sadie Glover; Tristin-Ann Heath; Trey Labbe; Christopher Lamphere; Kenzie Macdonald; Francesco Manfredi; Dustin Moore;

Androscoggin Valley Fish and Game Assn., Inc Come join us for the 93rd Annual Androscoggin Valley Fish and Game Annual Banquet on April 19th at St. Anne’s Hall on School Street in Belin. Banquet Tickets will be on sale beginning April 1st at Berlin Mills Variety, 1725 Main Street in Berlin. Tickets are $30 and include gratuity. LOADS OF PRIZES. 50/50 Gun Raffle. Kids Raffle and much more. Doors open at 5PM. For more info, call President Eddy L’heureux at 752-3863

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LAFAYETTE, NY -- Christi Cole of Lafayette, NY, graduate of Wittenberg University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance, is attending Syracuse University College of Visual and Performing Arts for a Masters degree in Film and Cinema. Cole was recently inducted as a member of the Renee Crown University Honors Program. The Renée Crown University Honors Program is an enhanced educational experience for exceptional students. It is a selective, demanding, and rewarding program for students who seek an intense intellectual challenge and are prepared to invest the extra effort required to meet that challenge. It is not for all serious or excellent students, but for those who are captivated and inspired by its special demands and opportunities. The honors program is marked by four distinguishing characteristics: heightened expectations, participation in a vibrant and active community of learners, intensity of intellectual experience, special intellectual opportunities and responsibilities Syracuse University has had an honors program since 1963. Recently re-named and re-envisioned, this imaginative new program reflects the university’s emphasis on enriched intellectual depth and breadth, communicative empowerment, global awareness, and civic engagement. While students pursue their chosen academic course of study in their individual departments, schools, and colleges, the honors program offers additional intellectual challenge and curricular enrichment through seminars, honors courses, special cultural events, and close contact with faculty and

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other honors students. The Program is open to qualified students in all of the university’s undergraduate schools and colleges. Cole’s current accomplishments include being a graduate of Wittenberg University with departmental achievement in “Theatre and Dance”and being a member of the dean’s list, community advisor, member of campus Crusade for Christ, an active member of contemporary music and worship. Cole also attended Wright State University in Fairborn, OH, for attendance toward a Masters degree, Cole has since transferred to Syracuse University. Cole has written two screenplays, one that has been directed and performed at the college level. Cole has also appeared in the short film “Childs Play”. Christi is the daughter of Jeffrey and Brenda (Cole) Bergeron of Berlin, NH.

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WMCC announces president and dean’s list students for fall 2011 BERLIN – White Mountains Community College is recognizing 100 students for their academic achievement for the Fall 2011 semester. Students who receive academic honors must be enrolled in a degree or professional certificate program carrying a minimum of 12 semester hours. Forty-four students were named to the president’s list, which recognizes students whose grade point average was 3.75 or higher. Fiftysix students were named to the dean’s list, which recognizes students whose grade point average was 3.3 to 3.74. President’s List: Bath NH – Matthew Hopp; Berlin NH – Adam Labonte, Liza Tenebaum, Bruce Brooks, Pamela Adams, Eric Godin, Gary Richard, Benjamin Morin, Christopher Frenette, Brittany Romeo, Jasmine Montminy, Wanda Riff, Conan Schlie, Hillary Hanson; Bethlehem NH – Alexa Colpitts, Nicole Kerstetter; Campton NH – Ryan Sutton; Center Ossipee NH – Matthew Christian; Clarksville NH – Gabriel Sylvestre; Colebrook NH – Sarah Hoffman; Glen NH – Laurianne Payne; Gorham NH – Logan Horne, Alain Beausejour, Tammie Cordell; Groveton NH - Kelsey Ledger, Leif Becker, Amber Savage, Adam Fontaine, Kimberly Morris, Lauren Tetreault; Lancaster NH – Anne Paquin, Michael Roberts; Lisbon NH – Lisa Locke, Littleton NH – Megan Trudell, Casey Macmillan; North Conway NH – Michelle LaRue, Danielle Aubuchont; Rindge NH – Timothy Chartrand; Stark NH – Melissa Shannon; Thornton NH – Charles Kelly; West Stewartstown

– Diane Beaton, Anthony Havalotti; Whitefield NH – Shelby Ingerson; Hanover ME – Christine Terkelsen Dean’s List: Houlton ME – Micah Swallow; Albany NH – Julie VanDyne; Bartlett NH – Jerry Hembree; Berlin NH – Karen Urban, Cari Gosselin, Krystal Bunnell, Kevin Murphy, Myles Chouinard, Millisa Devoe, Jerika Barnes, Elaine Champagne, Lindsy Huot, Alex Moore, Rebecca Dumont, Derek Mortenson; Bethlehem NH – Rebecca Duguay; James Hamel; Center Conway NH – Michael Elliott; Center Ossipee NH – Colt Dewitt; Colebrook NH – Wanita Osgood, Raymonde Brooks, Marcus Day, Patricia Martel; Conway NH – Bryan Gillis; Dalton NH – Adam Egli, Nicole White; Dummer NH – Kierra Laflamme; Gorham NH – Shahanna Fuller, Alicia VaillancourtLocke; Groveton NH – Patrick Knauss, Kristen Orlacchio, Deborah Milligan, Kristen Kennett; Intervale NH – Elizabeth Estey; Kearsarge NH – Heidi Chauvin; Lancaster NH – Nikolas Wert, Candace Baker, Thomas Paquin, Kevin Scott, Norman Carreau, Eryn Brundle; Milan NH – Luc Perreault, Bethany Flint, Molly-Ann Young; North Chatham NH – Leia Farnham; North Hampton NH – Kerry Knowlton; North Haverhill NH – Joshua Englert; North Stratford NH – Patrick Kennett; Pittsburg NH – Julie Bolton, Louis Degray; Silver Lake NH – Rebecca Knowles; Stark NH – Shane Cloutier; Sugar Hill NH – Jamie Lavigne; Tamworth NH – Lucas Norcross; Thornton NH – Gregory Marter.

Students participate in national mathematics competition BERLIN -- Forty-six students at Berlin High participated in the 63rd annual American Mathematics Contest 12 or the 13th annual American Mathematics Contest 10. The contests were held on Tue., Feb. 7. The students competed for local, regional and national student and school awards. The contest, which covers high school mathematics, is given in participating schools. Its purpose is to spur interest in mathematics and develop talent through the excitement of friendly competition at problem solving in a timed format. Over 220,000

students from 4,200 schools participated in the AMC 10 & AMC 12 contest. Top scorers from Berlin High in the AMC 12 contest were Meghan Kramer, Jesse Martin, Jeremiah Pinette and Alyssa Kinney. The top scorers for the AMC 10 contest were Keenan Wood, Paige Marcou, and Dylan Poirier. The AMC is located at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and receives support from several foundations and associations. The contests are given across the U.S.A., Canada, and in many schools abroad.

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lin; Alison Goupil; Marissa Hanson; Keith Laflamme; Moriah Lanteigne; Travis Lapointe; Jenelle Lefebvre; Jesse Martin; Morgan Ouellet; Nathan Ouellette; Kathryn Record; Tyler Reed; Rebecca Shute. GRADE 12 Samuel Aldrich; Curtis Arsenault; Zachary Bacon; Makayla Bainbridge; Brandon Bedard; Abby Biron; Spencer Croteau; Monique Demers; Lindsay Dumont; Ian Dupont; Brandie Guerin; Jacob Hallgren; Erin Holt; Megan Hood; Kyanna Lefebvre; Jessica Lemoine; Bridgette MacDonald; Thomas McCosh; Erin McGinnis; Shannon O’Neil; Jeremy Rivard; Nathaniel Stiles; Rachel Thompson; Hollee Villeneuve.

Amanda Shute; Sarah St. Gelais; Holly Sullivan; Olivia Sullivan; Nicholas Wheeler. GRADE 10 Miriam Arsenault; Dalton Binette; Zachary Blanchette; Luis CardenasOsorio; Richard Dragon; Benjamin Faucher; Bradley Frenette; Connor Jewett; Emily Landry; Melanie Morin; Quinn Morrissette; Dominic Morse; Jordan Parent; Carly Perreault; Dylan Poirier; Georgia Poulin; Paige Reid; Jason Richardson; Eliza Stiles; Nicholas Villeneuve; Keenan Wood. GRADE 11 Alexandra Aldrich; Hannah Bunnell; Monica Gillis; Zachary Gosse-

Ryan and Logan King

Ryan and Logan King inducted into Delta Epsilon Sigma GORHAM -- Ryan and Logan King, juniors at Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH, were inducted into Delta Epsilon Sigma, in a ceremony at Saint Anselm’s on February 19. Delta Epsilon Sigma, the National Scholastic Honor Society for colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition, recognizes students whose academic accomplishments are outstanding. Ryan is a biochemistry major and plans to continue his education in the medical field following graduation in

2013. Logan is a biochemistry major and plans to continue his education in the dental field following graduation in 2013. Ryan and Logan are members of the medical club, Probe and Scalpel, the Chemistry Club, both students job shadow and participate in research through a grant. Both are volunteers at Catholic Medical Center and serve as tutors in several science subjects. Their parents, Don and Cindy King, and several relatives attended the Honor Society induction ceremony.

On Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Katie Elizabeth Tefft, a junior at the University of New Hampshire, was inducted into the Pi Chi Chapter of the Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society. Membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate social work students who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Katie is a 2010 graduate of Berlin High School. Her parents are Sandy and Glenn Tefft of Milan.

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effective at the scene,” he wrote. Calling the reduction particularly painful, MacQueen acknowledged it is not recommended by the fire department. But with the city manager’s budget projecting a $4.43 tax increase, MacQueen said “it is also critical that the city find ways to reduce its costs in order to not let the tax rate go higher.” In fiscal 2011, Soltys said the department responded to a total of 429 calls for service – 15 more than in fiscal 2010. Nineteen of the total were for structural fires. He noted calls for service have dropped since 2002 to 2006 when the city was hit by a rash of arson fires. In fiscal 2011, the department responded to 110 false alarms or alarm system malfunctions, 43 leaks and spills, 42 hazardous conditions, 29 DHART flights, 29 service calls, 24 outside fires,

22 accidents, and 22 rescues. The department also conducted 155 inspections ranging from inspections of oil burners and wood burners to places of assembly and foster care homes and spoke about fire prevention to 236 students. The proposed budget includes a two percent wage increase for union personnel. On the revenue side, the council noted revenue projections for fiscal 2012 were way below estimates. The budget had estimated generating $12,600 in fire alarm user fees and $38,000 in fire inspection fees – together revenues for those two fees came in at just over $5,000. Soltys and MacQueen said the department was not able to implement the fee structure as soon as anticipated and expects to do better in the coming fiscal year.

Soltys said the department also expects to get some grants to help offset the cost of training and some equipment. Some match would be required from the city. Mayor Paul Grenier said he does not like the idea of eliminating a firefighter position and laying off a city employee. He said it would be helpful if the department could meet the projected revenue figures. He also asked if the department has begun discussions with Burgess BioPower about fire protection issues once the biomass plant is operating. Soltys said Burgess BioPower has hired a fire protection engineer to go over its construction plans and there have been some pre-planning discussions with the biomass project. Grenier said the results of the city’s housing initiative have begun to show and he said the fire department has

been part of that effort. He encouraged the department to keep up the good work on inspections. In other business: * Mayor Paul Grenier reported that he went to Concord Monday to speak out against House Bill 1238, which could force Public Service of N.H. to sell off its electricity generating plants. The bill would direct the Public Utilities Commission to determine the impact of forcing PSNH to sell off the generating assets and give PSNH six months to put together a divestiture plan if a forced sale is decided. Grenier said PSNH’s generating assets in Berlin represent 18 percent of the city’s tax base. He said selling the plants in the current distressed market could reduce the city’s tax base, resulting in a higher burden on property tax payers.

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Social influences are strong, but they cannot trump your sense of morality, poetry and innate justice. Don’t concentrate so intently on your vision that you lose sight. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The past got you where you are now. That doesn’t mean you have to be in love with what happened, but you can at least come to terms with it. Doing so paves the way. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Someone who is younger than you will be telling stories about you in the decades to come. This makes for some interesting choices on your end. What do you want to be known for? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Usually, you wouldn’t think twice about what the neighbors, or anyone else, think of you. But lately you’ve started to notice how your reputation affects your options, and you’ll curb your behavior accordingly. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s nothing about love that will make sense to you today, and it absolutely shouldn’t make sense. If it did, you wouldn’t be moved to express yourself in such a creative manner. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 29). For the next 10 weeks, you’ll focus on intellectual growth. In June, you’ll put your time and sweat into achieving states of personal beauty and relationship harmony. Learning and applying your knowledge to improve your finances will be a favorite concentration. A family celebration in July will bring a lucky connection. Libra and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 2, 20, 14 and 8.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll get to choose your leader, which puts you among a small minority of humans in the history of humanity. You’ll be drawn toward those with the ability to unite people in a sense of profound purpose. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll cotton to what’s important. This skill alone will put you in a category above the crowd. You don’t even have to tell anyone what you’re doing, because who you are is apparent. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There’s a dreamy quality to the day, but even when you wish things were different, you realize the power you have. When you decide to put your hands on the controls of life, the drive begins. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are trying to do too much on your own. Additionally, you hardly know where you’re going. Is it so difficult to ask for a map or a road sign, cosmically speaking? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). No explanation or excuse will be necessary, so don’t offer one. You’re a fun-loving person, which boils down to precisely this: The “why” question is almost always followed by a “why not?” VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Moving along life’s path, you will stub your toe. It’s inevitable. When it happens (maybe today, maybe tomorrow), just praise yourself for moving as opposed to trying to stand still. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The windows and doors of knowledge are wide open, inviting you to learn all you can. Try new things. Repeat your experiment until you feel you’ve learned something of value.

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Thursday, March 29 “The New Princess and The Pea”: presented by the Gorham Players, Medallion Opera House, (formerly known as Gorham Town Hall auditorium) 7 p.m. Cost is $3 for students and $2 for seniors. Doors open at 6:30. Friday, March 30 “The New Princess and The Pea”: presented by the Gorham Players, Medallion Opera House, (formerly known as Gorham Town Hall auditorium) 7 p.m. Cost is $3 for students and $2 for seniors. Doors open at 6:30. 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. Free Tax Preparation: For those earning under $58,000, Family Resource Center, 123 Main Street, Gorham. Additional dates available. Call 466-5190 for appointment. “Tom Sawyer”: A musical adaptation, 7 p.m., Berlin Junior High School Auditorium, 200 State Street, Berlin. $7/adults, $5/ children. Saturday, March 31 “The New Princess and The Pea”: presented by the Gorham Players, Medallion Opera House, (formerly known as Gorham Town Hall auditorium) 7 p.m. Cost is $3 for students and $2 for seniors. Doors open at 6:30. 3rd Annual Sugar Party: Berlin Senior Center located at 610 Sullivan Street, Berlin. Family style meal, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets should be purchased in advance at the Berlin Senior Center. Tickets $8 for members,$10 for non-members. “Tom Sawyer” A musical adaptation, 7 p.m. Berlin Junior High School Auditorium, 200 State Street, Berlin. $7/adults, $5/ children.

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

WIFE SUSPECTS HUSBAND DIDN’T VACATION IN VEGAS BY HIMSELF

DEAR ABBY: “Darrel” and I have been married 28 years. I thought we had an easy, comfortable relationship. We have no children; it’s just the two of us with a large family of furry animals. We don’t take vacations together because one of us has to be home to care for the animals. Last year Darrel took four trips to Las Vegas -- two for business and two for special sporting events. I’m beginning to get little nagging signals that he may not have been on these trips alone. He shuts his phone off for hours at a time and changed the password on his computer after I had to get on it for a security update. The last time he went, he told me he had won two tickets in Las Vegas to a show, so I asked him to bring the extra one home so I could see it. When he returned, he didn’t have it. He said he had misplaced it. There are other things, too, and I don’t know what to think. I don’t want to hurt his feelings if there isn’t anything going on, but I need to know. What do I do? -- WHAT HAPPENED IN VEGAS? DEAR WHAT HAPPENED IN VEGAS: If your intuition is telling you that something is wrong, listen to it. Tell Darrel you’re feeling insecure and why. Start going with him to Las Vegas. Hire a pet sitter if necessary. It will be money well spent. If your husband isn’t open to it, hire a private investigator to tell you what’s going on. Clearly, something is up. DEAR ABBY: My 7-year-old son, “Kenny,” is being bullied at school. He was punched so hard in the stomach that I had to get him medical care. I have called the school board and no one has done anything about it. What else can I do? Kenny is

small for his age and weighs only 40 pounds. I’m worried for him. -- WORRIED ABOUT MY BOY IN TULSA DEAR WORRIED: Assuming that you have already spoken to your son’s teacher and the principal of Kenny’s school, as well as having contacted the school board, your next step would be to discuss this with a lawyer. The fact that your son was hit so hard he needed medical attention should be all the proof he or she needs to help you deal with this. DEAR ABBY: I have muscular dystrophy and am beginning to need my wheelchair full time. My friends and family are doing whatever they can to make their homes accessible so I am not left out of activities. They mean everything to me, and I depend on them a great deal. My wheelchair can be unforgiving when going around doorways, hardwood flooring, etc. It’s inevitable that I will damage something in someone’s home and I will feel terrible about it. What should I do when this happens? I may not even know I did it. I can’t fix every scratch I make or clean every track I leave on the rug. I want to be invited, but I also want to be a good guest. What do you think? -- PLANNING IN ADVANCE, COLUMBUS, OHIO DEAR PLANNING IN ADVANCE: Because you are wisely planning in advance, this is a conversation you should have with your family and friends now, before the need arises. Explain your concerns and offer to pay for the repair of any damage caused by your wheelchair. I’m sure the offer will be appreciated, whether or not they take you up on it in the event of an accident.

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

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

BERLIN: 2 bedroom, 610 3rd. Ave. 2nd. floor, hardwood floors, $600/mo. heat, h/w included, w/garage, 781-953-7970. BERLIN: 2 bedroom, heat, h/w, off street parking, garage, lg. storage shed, $600/mo. security and first month, 603-486-2018. BERLIN: 2 bedrooms, utility room, fully furnished, heat, h/w, off street parking, enclosed porch. FMI (603)342-9995. BERLIN: 3 bedroom, 1st. floor, includes, heat, laundry room, off street, parking, recently renovated, 2 porches, $750, security and 1st month, 603-486-2028. 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: 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.

Animals

Autos

For Rent

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

1988 Ford F350, box truck (603)752-1224.

$65 weekly. Private locked room. Owner’s residence. Furnished/ utilities. Shared facilities. Free groceries! (603)348-5317 24-7.

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

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

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

1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara pkgs. AC/ CD, 5 speed, 2 tops, 3 in. lift black, 94k miles, $6800, 603-449-2236. 2000 chec blazer. 4wd 2 dr, 5 spd, 62k miles, $3800. (603)986-3352. 2001 Saab 9.5 turbo, auto, 4 dr., super clean, fully loaded. $2900 603-252-1883.

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.

Business Opportunities 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.

2+ bedroom, nice neighborhood, close to downtown, 1st floor, w/d and utilities included. No pets/ smoking. $750/mo. (603)723-6990. 2005 Honda CRV ex. AWD SUV, excellent condition, 78k miles, comes with car starter, sunroom, power everything, very well taken care of, one owner, $11,500, 603-723-8766.

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.

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 apt. h/w, heat and electricity included. No pets $600/mo (603)723-5703. BERLIN- Lg. 4 bdrm 2nd & 3rd floor, apt. $750/mo plus security. Heat & h/w included. (603)449-2230. BERLIN: 1 bdrm apt, York St. Heat, h/w included, 1st & sec required. $525/mo 617-771-5778. BERLIN: 1 bedroom, 3rd. floor, heat, h/w, off street parking, storage shed, recently renovated, $500 security and first month, 603-486-2028.

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

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 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Newly renovated, w/d hook-ups, heat, h/w (603)752-2607, (603)723-4161.

BERLIN: 2 bdrm house on Cushing St. Heat included, 1st & sec required. $750/mo 617-771-5778.

Owners have separate living quarters.

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.

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. 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: 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.

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.

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 Rent

For Rent-Commercial

For Sale

Free

NEWLY renovated, one bedroom, nice neighborhood, stove, cook top, garage, washer/dryer included, $650/mo. includes, heat, lights, hot water, call 752-5250.

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

DISPLAY Case, glass front, back storage, $200/BO; 3 fanlights $25/each; glass tub enclosure, make an offer, 752-5250.

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

For Sale

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

SECOND floor, 2 bedroom, heat, hot water, $575/mo. garage, available, no pets or smoking, available 5/1, 603-326-3026.

20 Gal. fish tanks, $15; 10 gal. tank screen cover, $5, call 636-2055, (Stark).

St. Judes - $5

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

SJII scissor (603)752-1224.

lift,

1993

Furniture AMAZING!

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR North Country Dental is seeking a financial administrator for their Gorham, NH dental office. The North Country Dental team is looking for someone who can multi task and meet deadlines.

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.

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

Yard Sale Special

15 words or less for 3 days

$5.00

Job responsibilities include managing accounts receivable, collections, insurance billing, patient financial consults, patient check in and check-out and general office duties. The right person will have strong customer service skills, a background in accounting or bookkeeping, insurance knowledge and stong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Please send resume to dr2th@ncdnh.com Or mail to North Country Dental, 22 Exchange Street, Gorham, NH 03581. For questions please contact Allison White, Office Manager at 603-466-5015.

TOWN OF GORHAM Recycling Attendant (20 hours per week) Job Description: Sorts through recyclables at the garage; assists residents with recyclables; must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities: Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. • Ability to perform physical work under varying & adverse weather conditions. • Must be people oriented and very organized. • Assist with shoveling in the winter and brush cutting during the summer months. • Performs related work as required/requested. • Must be able to lift 25lbs.

Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge in Errol, New Hampshire is now hiring a full –time, temporary, Park Ranger. Duties include: providing information services to visitors and conducting interpretative tours and talks. The open period for applications is: March 26- April 6, 2012. A complete position description and application information, may be found at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s USAJobs website at: www.usajobs.gov. The USA Jobs Position Number is: PH-NM-12-630548.

Seasonal Employment on the White Mountain National Forest Seasonal positions working out of our Bartlett, NH Facility for Equipment Operators and/or Laborers. Equipment Operator must be able to operate a dump truck, backhoe, front end loader, have a valid state driver’s and DOT CDL Class “A” license. Laborer must have a valid state driver’s license.

For application information please visit: fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/employment/ Application deadline April 14, 2012

White Mountain National Forest EOE

Applications may be picked up at and returned to: The Gorham Town Hall 20 Park Street, Gorham, New Hampshire 03581 Completed applications should be returned to the Gorham Town Hall no later than 5pm on Friday, March 30, 2012. The Town of Gorham is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Medical Technologist - Per Diem Controller - Full Time Women’s Health Office Assistant (MA cert req) - Full Time Obstetrics RN - Per Diem Oncology and Infusion RN - Part Time Primary Care Registration Clerk - Per Diem Primary Care Medical Assistant - Per Diem Merriman House RN/LPN - Per Diem Clinical Resource RN - Med/Surg ICU, Full Time A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org. Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860. Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121

Help Wanted

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

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

LABORER / TRUCK DRIVER

The Mt Washington Auto Road is looking for a full time seasonal Road Crew member whose primary function will be to perform various manual labor duties on the Auto Road, help with event set-up plus operate a 6 wheel dump truck. Applicant must hold a CDL with valid med. card, be willing to work some weekends and genuinely enjoy working around and with the public. We conduct pre-employment and random drug testing. Stop by for an application or call 603 466-3988

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

Motorcycles 2000 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic, metallic green and black, new factory re-build Harley Davidson motor, looks and runs great, many extras, $7800 call Paul in Berlin at 603-752-5519, 603-915-7792 leave message.

Real Estate 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.

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. BISSON’S Family Lawn Care: No jobs too small, mowing, rakeing, etc. Free estimates. Dennis (603)723-3393. CARPENTRY, handyman, property maintenance, no job too small. Call Dennis Bisson, 723-3393, free estimates. COLLEGE Student looking for lawn mowing, raking, sweeping and odd jobs. call 723-0179. COMPUTER MAINTENANCE: Virus removal, performance upgrades, security software, wireless installations, data recovery, backups. Luc 603-723-7777. FREE Pick-up of computers, appliances and most electronics call or text 603-915-1666 or e-mail clrecyclingllc@yahoo.com.

PATROL OFFICER The Gorham Police Department is accepting applications consisting of a letter of intent and resume for a full-time Patrol Officer and to establish an enabling list. Competitive benefits package offered. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and will be required to pass a written test, physical agility test, psychological exam, and polygraph test. Letters of intent and resumes shall be submitted to the: Gorham Police Department 20 Park St., Gorham, NH 03581 Attention: Chief of Police (603) 466-2334 Application Deadline: April, 13th, 2012 The Town of Gorham is an equal opportunity employer.

AUTOMOTIVE Dismantler

Full Time w/benefits Skills and Abilities: Mechanical ability with own tools Knowledge of automotive parts Able to safely remove parts Clean and test parts Physical work Other operational duties Apply with Diana Nelson at NH Employment Security 151 Pleasant Street, Berlin, NH

WE ARE SEEKING A TALENTED GM AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TO JOIN OUR SERVICE TEAM. Candidates must have the ability to perform diagnostics, maintain and repair vehicle automotive systems, and be able to work in a busy environment while working well with others. Ongoing factory training provided. Must have your own tools and NH Inspection certificate. A valid clean driving record is required. ASE Certification is a plus. Medical and dental plans available. Paid holidays, sick days, vacations and 401k.

If you possess a positive attitude and are dependable, apply in person to Peter Fullerton, Service Manager, Profile Motors, Inc., Rt. 16 & 112, Conway, NH. Serious inquiries only please.

OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

CMHC in Berlin, NH has a opening for a FT therapist delivering services to a diverse population. Must be MH licensed or license eligible in NH. Supervision available for completion of NH MH licensing requirements. Excellent benefits package. Applicants may be eligible for NHSC Loan Repayment program. Located in the White Mountains area of northern New Hampshire, an area known for its varied recreational opportunities and excellent family environment. Submit your resume and letter of application to: Mario Brodeur-Fossa, LICSW Director of Clinical Services NHS - The Mental Health Center 3 Twelfth St., Berlin, NH 03570 (603) 752-7404 mbrodeur@northernhs.org ~ This agency is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer ~

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Services 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.

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

BUYING JUNK CARS

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

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

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

BUYING junk cars/ trucks, heavy farm mach., scrap iron. Call 636-1667 days, 636-1304 evenings.

Northern Dreamscapes Lot sweeping, spring clean ups, full service lawn care and construction service. Equipped and insured. (603)723-6990.

PAYING cash for your old video games and musical instruments call or text 915-0174. Nintendo, Sega, Xbox, Sony etc.

TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

VINTAGE Clothing pre 1970 & accessories hats jewelry lingerie etc. Potato Barn Antiques Northumberland 603-636-2611.

Wanted

DOWNSIZING Tag Sale- Indoors. Friday & Saturday, 3/30 and 3/31, 10-3pm. Small to large ticket items available. Fill a bag for $5, most items. 15 Alpine St, Gorham, NH.

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

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.

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

Yard Sale

GARAGE sale Saturday 3/31, 10am-2pm at 316 North Rd., Shelburne. Come see what’s new and different! Many replenish items. Housewares, puzzles, games, holiday decor, stuffed animals, books, videos, CDs and much more! No early birds please. Will be held rain or shine. INDOOR yard & bake sale, Gorham High School Gym, Sat. 3/31, 8-2, benefit, Senior chem free party. MOVING Everything must go! Sale running 3/29 to 4/3. Washer/dryer, 2 new bicycles, furniture, toys, oak hutch, wall hutch, more, 340 Burgess #1, 348-2988.

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Curtis Arsenault selected as Hometown Hero BERLIN- Berlin High School Athletic Director Craig Melanson has announced that on Thursday, March 29, at 6 p.m, Channel 9 WMUR news will be

Berlin Bowling Center announces league results Sunday, February 12th Couples League: Top teams- #1 Spares 58.525.5, #2 The 4 C’s 51.5-32.5, #3 Ballbusters 46-38, high game men- Mitch Couture 222, Gary Pinette 208, high series- Pinette 537, Couture 527, high game women- Louise Tyler 191, Helen Fauteux 173, high series- Tyler 488, Fauteux 479, most over average men- Couture +58, Pinette +37, most over average series- Bobby Poulin +87, Luc Perreault +53. Friday, February 17th Couples League: Top teams- #1 In The Bar 56-36, #2 Hot Rodder and The New Crew both at 50-42, high game men- David Moore 213, Gary Pientee 207, high seriesPinette 581, Moore 529, high game women- Tina Host 218, Laura Ouellette 185, high seriesHost 565, Ouellette 494. Saturday, February 18th Kids League: Top teams- #1 2 Tucks for Tucker 11-1, #2 Triple E’s 9-3, #3 Taylor Gang and Flower Power both at 7-5, high score- Jordan Parent 182, high series- Parent 307, most over average- EJ Malone +89, most over average series- Malone +136. Monday, February 20th Womens’ League: Top teams- #1 AWDY and The Players both at 22-14, #3 Girls Nite Out 21-15, high game- Louise Tyler 210, Lisa Williams 197, Tina Host 191, high series- Tyler 545, Sue Small 542, Williams 539. Tuesday, February 21st Commercial League: Top teams- #1 IGA Foodliner 58-38, #2 Double K Trucking 54.5-41.5, #3 C&C Satellite 53.5-42.5, #4 Big Scoop Catering 52-44, #5 Sherwin Williams 49-47, high gameRick Riendeau 219,215, Barb Anderson 211, high

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series- Riendeau 581, Erik Anderson 553, Barb Anderson 543, most over average- Riendeau +55, Rollie Baillargeon +52, most over average seriesRiendeau +89, Matt MacArthur +79. Wednesday February 22nd Senior League: Game 1 “No Tap Winners”Don Springer and Roger Poulin 224, Game 2 “Predict Your Score”- Anne Marie Choquette and Lil Boulanger, Game 3 “Splits 9’s, X’s”- Ann Marie Choquette and Roger Poulin, Game 4 “Poker Bowling”Don Springer, Lucky Ticket winner- Lorraine Martin. Olympians & Friends: Top teams- #1 Wild Hogs 16-5. #2 The Monarchs and Spitfires both at 14-7, #4 Wild Things 13.5-7.5, #5 The Sunshines 12-9, high game- Travis Roy 164, Chris Lamar 153, high series- Roy 309, Lamar 298, most over average Lamar +47, Alyssa Warner +36, most over average series- Lmar +86, David Law +49. Thursday, February 23rd Early Bird League: Top teams- #1 Doves, Flamingos, and Larks all at 20-12, #4 Blue Birds 19-13, high gameHelen Fauteux 176, Jeanne Guerin 163, high series- Ann Leger 466, Anita Valliere 427. Wednesday, February 29th Senior League: Game 1 “No Tap Winners”- Lil Boulanger and Norm Bouchard 192, Game 2 “Predict Your Score”- Don Springer, Game 3 “Splits, 9’s X’s”- Norm Bouchard and Lorraine Martin 209, Game 4 “Poker Bowling”- Lorraine Martin, Lucky Ticket winner- Anne Marie Choquette.

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Jonathan Chabot, grandson, and Michael Chabot, son, hold the Open Division and 40 Plus Division trophies for the Roland Chabot Annual Hockey Tournaments in Berlin. The Open Division tournament is March 30, 31, and April 1, and the 40Plus Division tournament is April 6, 7, and 8.

Annual Roland Chabot Hockey Tournament takes place this weekend

BERLIN -- The 2012 Roland Chabot Memorial Hockey tournaments will take place on March 30, 31, and April 1, for the Open Division, and April 6, 7, and 8, for the 40 Plus Division. The open division will begin at 8:15 p.m. on Friday, the 31, and will feature 17 games, nine teams, over the weekend, with the finals on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Open Division tournament features teams and players from all over New England, most of who are returning to play in their hometown’s tournament in the newly renovated Notre Dame Arena. The tournaments are free admission for the duration of both weekends and on the Saturday of Open Division tournament, Milan Village School’s sixth graders will be holding a bake sale. For thrilling, exciting, end-of-the-year hockey, stop by the Notre Dame Arena! The schedule is as follows: Friday- 8:15 PM Chapman Container vs Pro Shop Friday- 9:30 PM Buckrub Pub vs Mr Pizza

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