The Berlin Daily Sun, Friday, March 30, 2012 by Daily Sun

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New York fashions sell at East Side Mall BY NEE HIGHBOOTS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN — She’s the most stylish millionaire mogul around, and New York investor and North Country savior Lynn Tilton is now going to share some of that style with the locals. How? By donating the bulk of her designer closet to the St. Vincent dePaul Thrift Store right here in Berlin’s own East Side. A full wall of five-inch stiletto heels in many patterns and prints has already begun to be displayed. Thrift store employees happily

constructed a separate display to spotlight the new inventory and the customers are already raving. Tilton passed on the cast off clothing bearing tags from Cavalli, Gucci, and Prada to the Berlin charity in hopes to benefit the cause, while also spiffing up the local landscape. “With four closets full of shoes I figured I had some I could spare,” Tilton said. And spare she did donating half her inventory, which is now for sale at rock-bottom prices. see FASHION page 5

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White Mountain Cafe to launch new alpine venture BY E.S. PRESSO THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM—Gorham’s White Mountain Café and Bookstore has teamed up with the Mount Washington Observatory to launch a unique new mountain partnership that’s a first for the region and, perhaps, the country. The venture, dubbed Operation Alpine Cappuccino, will bring full café services to the trails on 6,288foot high Mount Washington. “We live in the White Mountains for the outdoors—the hiking and climbing especially,” café co-owner Matt Bowman

explained. “This was an entirely logical and enjoyable extension of the business for us.” Starting next month, Café employees will be pushing a uniquely designed coffee cart around the trails of Mount Washington, including Lion’s Head, Tuckerman Ravine Trail, and the Great Gulf headwall. For the Mount Washington Observatory, the partnership made good sense. “Our meteorologists have a passion for see ALPINE page 10

Oh Canada! Berlin explores secession BY LOUISE SECESSIONNISTES THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

YETI IN RANDOLPH? Could these be the tracks of a yeti in Randolph or are these the tracks of a bear familiar with the ways of the residents of this town? The tracks came out of the woods at the site of a closed and locked trailer at the top of Randolph Hill Road. The tracks led up to the locked door, then, disappointed by the chain and lock securing the door, the tracks explored what seems to be an outhouse and then trash cans, which were empty, and then wandered up the road, on to Jimtown Road, where, near a height of land, they met the tracks of what might have been a bobcat. There the bobcat went south and bear/yeti went north, both into the woods on the opposite sides of the road. (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO)

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BERLIN -- Bienvenu Berlin! Facing rising tax and a tough economy, city officials are clandestinely exploring the idea of seceding from the United States and becoming a Canadian territory. While city officials deny any such discussions are underway, a source said local officials are trying to persuade the entire county to consider the idea. Supporters argue Coos County has historically been neglected by state government and the local economy has lagged well behind the robust economy enjoyed

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For Skittles, death brings profit, risk (NY Times) — Skittles are the candy of the moment. Rashaun Collins, who owns the Discreetly Greek T-shirt company in Minnesota, slips a pack into every order he ships. At Spelman College, the historically black women’s liberal arts school in Atlanta, the student government is buying Skittles in bulk and reselling them for 50 cents a bag to raise money for the family of Trayvon Martin, the teenager who was shot and killed by a crime watch volunteer in Sanford, Fla., last month carrying only a packet of the candy and a bottle of iced tea. The candy has been piled into makeshift memorials, crammed into the pockets of thousands of people who have shown up at rallies in his name and sent to the Sanford Police Department to protest the lack of an arrest in the case. Like the hoodie sweatshirt he was wearing, the candy has been transformed into a cultural icon, a symbol of racial injustice that underscores Trayvon’s youth and the circumstances surrounding his death. But in the offices of the company that makes Skittles, Wrigley, and its parent company, Mars, Skittles’ new level of fame has quickly become a kind of marketing crisis that is threatening to hurt the company even as sales improve.

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Hard line on Iran places White House in bind WASHINGTON (NY Times) — As American and European diplomats prepare for crucial negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, the White House finds itself caught in a bind: for the diplomatic effort to work, American officials say, the Iranian government must believe that President Obama is ready and willing to take military action. Yet tough talk, necessary as it might be for successful diplomacy, contributes to a

sense that war may be unavoidable. And it masks the fact that Mr. Obama, and his military commanders, remain deeply worried about the consequence of an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, either by Israel alone or a strike that could draw in the United States. “Obama had two main objectives — to deflect Israeli pressure to conduct or acquiesce in a premature war, and to neutralize Republican criticism that he is too soft on Iran and

Apple supplier in China pledges big labor changes (NY Times) — Foxconn, which manufactures more than 40 percent of the world’s electronics for such companies as Apple, Dell, Amazon and others, has pledged to sharply curtail the number of working hours within its Chinese factories and significantly increase wages, a move that could improve working conditions across China. The shift comes after an inspection by the Fair Labor Association, a monitoring group, found widespread problems — including numerous instances where Foxconn violated Chinese law and industry codes of

conduct by having employees work more than 60 hours a week, sometimes for 11 or more days in a row. The monitoring group, which in recent weeks surveyed more than 35,000 Foxconn employees and inspected three large facilities where Apple products are manufactured, also found that 43 percent of workers surveyed had experienced or witnessed accidents, and almost two-thirds said their compensation “does not meet their basic needs.” Many said that the unions available to them did “not provide true worker representation.”

too hard on Israel,” said Robert Malley, program director for the Middle East and North Africa at the International Crisis Group. “On those fronts, mission accomplished.” But, Malley added, “victory came at a price.” By stating clearly that containment of a nuclear-armed Iran is off the table, Obama may have committed America to military action to halt Iran if other means fail to do so, Malley said.

Study: Autism diagnoses rising (NY Times) — The likelihood of a child’s being given a diagnosis of autism, Asperger syndrome or a related disorder increased more than 20 percent from 2006 to 2008, according to a report released on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new report estimates that in 2008 one child in 88 received one of these diagnoses, known as autism spectrum disorders, by age 8, compared with about one in 110 two years earlier. The estimated rate in 2002 was about one in 155. The frequency of autism spectrum diagnoses has been increasing for decades, but researchers cannot agree on whether the trend is a result of heightened awareness, an expanding definition of the spectrum, an actual increase in incidence or some combination of those factors. Diagnosing the condition is not an exact science. Children “on the spectrum” vary widely in their abilities and symptoms, from mute and intellectually limited at one extreme to socially awkward at the other. Children with such diagnoses often receive extensive state-financed support services — which some experts believe may have contributed to an increase in the numbers.

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Lottery ticket sales unprecedented in N.H. CONCORD — The New Hampshire Lottery Commission is seeing 27,000 transactions an hour, resulting in about $50,000 an hour in sales as the Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $540,000,000. The sales are unprecedented, according to the lottery commission. Where Are Most NH Mega Millions Tickets Sold? The jackpot is the larg-

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House passes bill for new public pension system CONCORD — New Hampshire’s House has voted to create a new public pension system for employees. The House voted 197-104 Thursday against studying the idea and instead implementing a plan for public employees hired after Nov 1. The bill goes to the Senate, which voted Wednesday to create a commission to study a defined contribution pension plan for public employees. Opponents said the plan would cost

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Average gas price hits $3.78 WINDHAM — Gas prices haves risen again, and New Hampshire residents are paying an average of $3.78. The highest price News 9 found on Thursday was in Windham at $3.89. “I didn’t realize it was $3.89. The last time I filled up it was $3.76 around there, so it’s gone up quite a bit in the last couple of days,” said Amy Ford, who was buying gas. Chris Alfieri used Google to find the

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BHS Chorus trip a success To the Editor: I am the proud director of the BHS Chorus and I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate the students on being accomplished and dedicated performers. Last year the students auditioned for the opportunity to perform with a distinguished conductor in one of the most prestigious venues; Carnegie Hall. When the students accepted the invitation they knew that it would be a challenge academically and financially. They have worked incredibly hard and will be rewarded with a rich cultural experience they will remember for a lifetime. Bravo, BHS Chorus! I know I speak for all of them, and myself when I say that we could not have been successful without parent and community support. We have received generous donations from local businesses and we’d like to thank each of them: Mr. Auto & Nokian Tyres. Mount Washington Bed & Breakfast, White Birches Campground, Saladino’s Restaurant, Middle Earth, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Circle K, Top Furniture, Berlin Chamber of Commerce Their generous donations

helped the chorus fundraise over $2000 toward the trip. Local businesses that support education and the arts contribute to the overall health of our community. Their leadership deserves recognition and I hope that such partnerships will continue in the future. The chorus also received many donations from local arts supporters and members of the Berlin community. These donations were applied toward travel expenses and scholarship: Susan Ferre; Annie (Blackburn) Bills; Jay Tolman; Dottie Isaacson; and Kathy Moore. I’d also like to thank Cheryl Boucher, Ginny Grondin, and Brenda Bergeron for their tireless efforts and organization for fundraising events. They are dedicated parents and outstanding people and deserve far more than a humble thank you. The Berlin community has offered support and enthusiasm for the BHS Chorus the entire way, and the BHS Chorus will be representing you when they take the stage in NYC on April 14th. Kristen Bushway Choral Director, Berlin Public Schools

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To the editor: Citizens of Berlin, the topic of the Berlin Health Department nurses will be discussed at the April 4, council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. If you want to support

the nurses and tell the council that you don’t want to see the health department closed down, please attend the meeting. Robert Pelletier Concerned Citizen

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Ithaca Bound

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The Congress and the press had a field day ridiculing it. It was called “Seward’s folly,” “Seward’s icebox,” and, referring to then President Andrew Johnson, “Johnson’s polar bear garden.” A cartoon in a “Harper’s Weekly” of the period has four panels: the first, called “The Russian Settlement,” shows a single igloo, with a polar bear roaming close by in the background; the second, depicting a polar bear pressing a hapless business-suited man up against a wall of ice. is titled “Received with Open Arms;” a man running for his life from a giant fish looking for a meal is called “The Fish Bite Quite Freely” and is the subject of the third panel; and the fourth, called “The Official Seal,” shows a seal floating on an island of ice. On 30 March 1867, then Secretary of State William Seward purchased what is now the State of Alaska from the Tsarist Russian Government for $7.2 million, or roughly 2 cents an acre. As shown in the paragraph above, the purchase immediately became the object of scorn and derision. Few, if any, at the time could see any immediate value to be derived from the $7.2 million expenditure. What value could be found in such an inhospitable-seeming tract of land? What a waste of the nation’s money! Now, five years short of a century-and-ahalf later, the value of that purchase has proven itself time and time again. There has been many a gold strike up there and in the Yukon, the most famous one being that of the late 1890s. Many of the thousands who went seeking gold chose to stay, whether they struck it rich or not. For many, it was the magical lure of the land itself that they could not deny. As the beloved poet Robert W. Service put it in his evocative “The Spell of the Yukon”: “It’s the great, big, broad land ‘way up yonder,/It’s the forests where silence has lease,/It’s the beauty that fills me with wonder,/It’s the silence that fills me with peace.” Our military outposts on Alaskan Territory during World War II helped secure us from Japanese attack on the mainland. Alaskan politics and politicians have played prominent roles on the national stage in recent years, and, of course, Alaska has long been a favorite destination for tourists. Seward’s Folly did not remain a folly for long. On 30 March 1870, the Fifteenth Amend-

ment to the Constitution was formally adopted. That amendment reads: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” A too long overdue amendment, and it would take another fifty years before women would receive the same voting rights, despite the plea of Abigail Adams in a letter to her husband John Adams dated 31 March 1776 to “remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors.” Abigail Adams was an appreciated and perceptive political helpmate for John Adams, the nation’s second president. But it would be another 144 years before the ladies would be remembered. Finally, it was on 31 March 1943 that the first musical theatre collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II opened on New York City’s Broadway. “Oklahoma!” proved to be not only a popular success, but a landmark production in the history of America’s musical theatre. Its emphasis on storyline and the careful integration of music with that storyline moved forward ideas that had begun with “Showboat,” which opened in 1927, with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. But Kern, who had been eager to take on the task of setting Edna Ferber’s novel to music, and, in doing so, sat the American musical on a pioneering and more serious path, showed little interest in doing more of the same with Lillian Riggs’ play “Green Grow the Lilacs,” the play that became “Oklahoma!” Likewise, Richard Rodgers’ usual partner of the day, Larry Hart, thought the project to be too “cornball” for his more sophisticated tastes. And so a new team of composer and lyricist was born. The team of Rodgers and Hammerstein became one of the glories of the American Musical Theatre, writing such shows as “South Pacific,” Carousel,” “The King and I,” and “The Sound of Music,” in addition to “Oklahoma!.” They hold high rank in the Pantheon of musical theatre giants. (Ithaca Bound is the pen name of Dick Conway. His e-mail address is: ithacabound35@gmail.com.)

Many thanks to those helping send Dustin Down Under To the editor: It has been brought to my attention, that for some unknown reason, I forgot to thank a business here in the area for their donation to my son Dustin and I. Every one in the area has been very kind and generous. I would like to apologize to Seventh Street Graphic’s owner Robby for donating the awesome posters for our last two events at the Trail House Lounge. The posters where great, so were the 8x10 pictures he made up. Onces again, I apologize for not thinking to mention you much earlier for helping my son Dustin and I. We are very grateful for everyone’s support, and do not wish to appear otherwise. I would like to take the time now to mention our most recent donations, I sure hope I don’t leave any of you out this time. Thank you to The Members of VFW, for donating their hall to Dustin and his friends to hold another ChemFree benefit Dance on Friday May 4th. Hope to see all of you again! Thank you, Berlin Mills, IGA and Milan

Variety, for allowing us to sell raffle tickets in front of their stores. Thank you, Kelly’s Auto Parts, Caron’s Building Center, Sanels Auto Parts, Fagin’s Pub and Albution Hard Ware for donating prizes for different events. Thanks a bunch to the Mat Hawkins and other solders here in the area for holding a Ruk Sacking Race on Saturday March 31, to sponsor “Send Dustin Dow Under.” Thank you guys, for your donations and support! I would like to add, Dustin and I could not of reach our goal without help from our community. Thanks to all of your support, we will reach the goal as a community to “Send Dustin Down Under” for him to have the opportunity to be a part of the International Spots Tournaments in Australia. To represent NH for Track and Field! I hope, I have not forgotten anyone or anything. Nancy Heath Milan

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STARK -- Jeanne Dennehy, 84, of Stark, New Hampshire, and of Tampa, Florida, passed away on March 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Dennehy; parents Robert and Pearle MacFarland; and siblings Jeanne Dennehy Alfreda Ferguson and Richard MacFarland. She is survived by loving family and friends. She graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music. Although her first love was music, shortly after graduation she became a flight attendant. A few years later she began her long career until retirement in sales management with the

“Boston Globe”, where she met the love of her life, Joseph, who was a Ppotographer. The residents of the Stark area will always remember Jeanne and Joseph’s love for the conservation of land, community involvement, and of those delicious Dennehy Farm Strawberries. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 11 a.m. at Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lancaster. Interment will be in Emerson Road Cemetery, Stark. Please go to www.baileyfh.net for more information or to send an online condolence.

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Paul Theberge

BERLIN -- A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Paul Theberge of Berlin, NH. on Monday, March 12, 2012 at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish with his nephew Reverend Richard Dion as celebrant. The cantor was Emilie Stiles, accompanied by Sandra Patrick, as organist. The acolyte was J.P. Poirier, and the crucifer was George Arsenault. The pall was placed by his son Normand and daughter-in-law Diane Theberge and grandchildren Kim Poulin and Craig Theberge.His Godson, Rev. Richard Dion, placed the cross. Serving as reader was his nephew Robert Theberge. The gifts were presented by his great-grandchildren, Kevin

and Derek Poulin and Courtney and Emily Theberge. Serving as pallbearers were Andre Gauthier, Donald Duquette, Roger Poulin, Leo Gagne, Henri Riendeau and Maurice Tremblay. His nephew and Godson Reverend Richard Dion gave the words of remembrance. There were numerous friends and family members that attended the services from in and out of town. To post a tribute, please visit www. fleury-patry.com or to view an online slideshow visit mem.com Arrangements were under the direction of The Fleury-Patry Funeral Homes of Berlin and Gorham.

RANDOLPH -- Funeral services for Mr. George A. Brackett, Jr., 87, of Baillargeon Road, Randolph, NH, were held on March 22, 2012 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Berlin, following prayers at the Bryant Funeral Home in Gorham. Pastor Paul Lavigne officiated. Interment will be in

the New Randolph Cemetery. Pastor Lavigne read the committal prayers. The pallbearers were Matthew Goulet, Timothy Goulet, Bryant Pake, Zachary Brackett, Bryant Pake and Bill Barbin. Many relatives and friends attended the services.

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“This is great for fashion in Berlin, it helps fill the hole left by JC Penney,” said long-time patron Byra Tanks. “There’s even talk that Gucci is planning a recycled fashion show for next season.” Surreal Blaze, who runs the charity outreach, said she doesn’t understand the fuss and wonders how those heels “will serve anyone in 10 inches of snow,” but she appreciates the increased foot traffic. Sales are up 150 percent, with women lining up to get a peek at the fashions and their price tags. The men in town aren’t complaining about the new influx of plunging neck-

lines and animal prints that can be seen up and down Main Street these days. Though some have complained about their mothers shopping the new styles. “It’s just not right,” said Saul Trenier. While the hospital has seen a slight uptick in the number of sprained ankles recently, many in town have said they welcome the new clothing. “These tight pants and low cut shirts have really helped in my job search,” said Gracie May. “After buying them I got the first job I interviewed for.” Tilton said she’s just glad the clothes have found new life in an area that is also finding new life through her investment.

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Council tackles public works, solid waste budgets BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – Another Wednesday night – another city council budget session. This time, it was the public works, solid waste, and parks maintenance budgets up for review. The budgets have been particularly hard hit in City Manager Patrick MacQueen’s proposed budget, with all three facing cuts in the number of employees. City Manager Patrick MacQueen’s proposed fiscal 2013 budget would cut three positions in public works and solid waste and one laborer’s position in park maintenance. The public works budget faces a 8.5 percent cut, from $1.8 million to $1.6 million, solid waste a 15.5 percent reduction, from $898,980 to $759,437, and park maintenance a 27.1 percent cut, from $277,976 to $202,695. Perreault pointed out the public works division, including the solid waste and highway divisions, have been hit hard by budget cutbacks over the years. In 1972, there were 57 employees in the public works division. Currently, the division has 27 employees. The budget proposes to reduce that by three more positions. Perreault told the council he has worked to streamline the department to adjust to the reductions in staff it has already absorbed. He said additional cuts would force the department to look at what services it can modify, reduce, or eliminate. “The fat has been cut. We’ve pulled some muscle away,” Perreault said. Perreault said cutting two positions in the solid waste division would impact the snow policy since the solid waste crew does snow removal tasks on Fridays. During the summer, the crew spends time on street repairs. “We have more work than hours to do it,” he said. Mayor Paul Grenier said the council does not like laying off employees and said its goal is to keep everyone working. But with the city facing a tax increase of over $4, he said it is going to be a

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tough budget year. Councilor Lucie Remillard asked Perreault if he anticipated any retirements in the department this coming year. He said he did not. Grenier asked MacQueen if $110,000 was a fair estimate of the cost of restoring two of the positions that have been removed from the budget. MacQueen said the figure was close. Councilor Roland Theberge raised the council’s decision to initiate a push to increase recycling by residents. He asked if that could help ease the budget constraints. Grenier has said he believes the city can reduce the fee it is charged to send its garbage to the solid waste district’s landfill by $100,000 if there was more recycling. Grenier said the savings would show up in next year’s budget but said the impact could be one and a half positions. Theberge expressed concern about the impact of the reduction of one of the three full-time laborer positions in the parks maintenance department. MacQueen said the department should be able to properly maintain existing fields but would have trouble keeping up with the many outside requests the department faces such as keeping the Glen Avenue entrance to the city mowed. Theberge said keeping the city attractive is important if Berlin wants to attract new people and businesses. MacQueen said no one wants to see cuts but an increase in the tax rate is also not desirable. Grenier noted the proposed budget would increase the tax rate by 14 percent which he called unacceptable. Councilor Russell Otis said that increase is with the layoffs outlined in MacQueen’s budget. Remillard said many citizens can not afford an increase in taxes. Waste Water Treatment Superintendent Henry Noel presented an overview of the sewer user budget. Noting the sewer account carries a sursee BUDGET page 7

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Coos delegation splits on House redistricting override BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

COOS COUNTY – The county delegation split evenly Wednesday on the vote to override Gov. Lynch’s veto of the House redistricting plan. With Rep. Bill Hatch (D-Gorham) excused, five state representatives voted in favor and five voted against the override. Voting in favor were Rep. Duffy Daugherty (R-Colebrook), Laurence Rappaport (R-Colebrook), Herbert Richardson (R-Lancaster), John Tholl, (R-Whitefield), and Marc Tremblay (R-Berlin). Opposing the measure were Gary Coulombe (D-Berlin), Yvonne Thomas (D-Berlin), Robert Theberge (D-Berlin), Evalyn Merrick (D-Lancaster), and William Remick (R-Lancaser). The override, which needed a two-thirds majority, passed the House by a 246-112 margain. It went to the Senate later in the day where state Senator John Gallus (R-Berlin) joined the majority there to override the veto. Under the bill, Coos County will lose one representative, reducing the total delegation from 11 to ten representatives. The bill, however,will increase the number of voting districts in Coos County from four to seven. The plan is expected to face a court challenge.

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plus, Councilor Dori Ducharme asked if some of the surplus could be used to subsidize the tax rate. MacQueen said the sewer user fund is an enterprise fund generated through the sewer user tax and has always been operated separately from the general fund. He pointed out the city is embarking on an upgrade of the treatment plant that will be the city’s largest capital project and the surplus may be needed for that. Ducharme asked if the city could explore the possibility of using the surplus and Grenier requested that MacQueen check with the city’s auditor. As has been the case with the other departments, Public Works Director Michael Perreault provided an overview of the operations of his departments for the benefit of the new councilors going through their first budget cycle. He said the public works department maintains and plows over 60 miles of streets and side-

District 1 would stay largely the same. It would include Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia, Dixville, Errol, Millsfield, Pittsburg, Stewartstown, Stratford, and Wentworth Location. With a total population of 6,314, it would elect two state representatives. District 2 would include the towns of Dummer, Milan, Stark, and Northumberland. With a population of 4,485, it will elect one representative. District 3 would include the city of Berlin. With a population of 10,051, it would elect three representatives. District 4 would include the towns of Lancaster and Dalton. With a population of 4,485, it would elect one representative. District 5 would include the towns of Jefferson, Carroll, Whitefield, and Randolph. With a population of 4,486, it would elect one representative. District 6 would include the towns of Gorham and Shelburne. This district was previously District 3. With a population of 3,233, it would elect one representative. District 7 would be a floterial district including the towns of Carroll, Dalton, Dummer, Jefferson, Lancaster, Milan, Northumberland, Randolph, Stark, and Whitefield. With a population of 13,457, it would elect one representative.

walks. Sixteen personnel are deployed to cover the city’s ten snow plowing routes and it takes about four hours to plow the entire city. Snow removal requires at least 11 employees. Public works also provides grave digging for city cemeteries and maintains three miles of retaining walls and fences in the city. The department maintains and repairs 122 city vehicles including police cruisers and provides boiler technical services to all city buildings except the schools. The department maintains the sewer and storm water collection systems which includes over 100 miles of pipe, approximately 955 catch basins, and almost 1,600 manholes. The solid waste division does curbside pick-up at over 3,600 residential locations plus another 40 commercial properties. The council is scheduled to wrap up its budget review sessions with department heads next Wednesday when it reviews the Community Services Division.

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Gorham House of Pizza, a neighborhood friend BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM—After nearly three years in Gorham, the Gorham House of Pizza at 399 Main Street has become a neighborhood standby and that’s the way proprietor Mike Kefalas likes it. “My thing is, my customers have to be happy. My goal is to satisfy my clients and have them come back and call me by my first name. They still tell me how good the food is,” he says. “In the race for quality, there is no end. That’s why I and my wife Leah work seven days a week. We try to make it more personal. Local customer or tourist, they all get the same service with a smile.” The menu includes just about everything the American appetite craves such as side orders and appetizers from fried mushrooms to chicken or steak quesadillas, salads from a simple side salad to grilled or buffalo chicken salads, wraps from tuna

to steak, all kinds of pasta and calzones and pizzas from cheese to gourmet such as Greek, Mexican, Chicken Cordon Bleu and steak bomb and more, and dinners that reflect Kefalas years in the restaurant business such as chicken souvlaki and gyro and varieties of burgers, wings and chicken fingers. The pizza dough is made fresh daily. Kefalas also features specials such as subs for five dollars—any sub—or two large cheese pizzas for $15.99. “We try to keep the prices down,” he says. They also make their own sauces, for the most part, Kefalas says The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. “We are here all the time. It’s one of the ways we keep the customers satisfied,” he says, remembering one customer who, to Kefalas’ surprise, gave

Mike Kefalas relaxes for a moment during a quiet weekday mid afternoon in his restaurant, The Gorham House of Pizza, at 399 Main Street. The restaurant, which has a varied menu, is open 7 days a week: Sunday through Thrusday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 466-3002. (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO)

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First Circuit Court — Berlin District

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At the March 27 session of First Circuit Court, David Fagan, 25, of Atkinson, was found guilty of violating a protective order. He was fined $1,000, with $500 suspended for one year on the condition of good behavior. A sentence of 30 days in jail was deferred for months. A charge of having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, against Sally Boutin, 22, of Berlin, was placed on file with finding for six months on the condition of good behavior. Marc Ouellette, 40, of Berlin, was found guilty of operating after suspension, operating an unregistered OHRV, operating anOHRV on a traveled portion of a public way and disobeying an officer. He was fined a total of $350 for the first three charges. He was also fined $1,00 for disobeying an officer, with $500 suspended for one year on the condition of good behavior. Mark Couture, 34, of Gorham, was found guilty of driving while intoxicated and driving after revocation or suspension. He was fined a total of $1,000. Couture’s license was revoked for 12 months and he was ordered to complete the Impaired Driver Intervention Program (IDIP). Nicholas Doane, 25, of Buckfield, Me., was fined $100 for operating without a valid license. Alan Alger, 47, of Berlin, was found guilty of simple assault and obstructing the report of a crime. He was sentenced to six months in jail, with all but PIZZA from page 8

comfortable for customers as well as the best they could for food preparation. Kefalas is intent on maintaining that high quality of cleanliness. He brings his House of Pizza some 20 years of experience in the restaurant business. His family emigrated from Greece in 1975 and his father established a restaurant in Sommersworth that his brother still runs. Kefalas chose to set off on his own and established a restaurant in S. Carolina that eventually employed 15, he says. Unfortunately a family crisis caused him to divorce and give up that restaurant, he says. On a trip to Greece to regroup, he met Leah and together they decided to take on the restaurant in Gorham. The space had already been converted to a restaurant and, says Kefalas, he loves the mountains so it was a perfect fit for him in his new life—a beautiful place to live where he could apply his years of experience as a restaurateur. Now their goal is to continue as good neighbors, serving good food to all who stop by. For more information, call 466-3002. The restaurant is “Eat in or take out.”

60 days suspended for one year on the condition of good behavior. He was also placed on probation for one year and ordered to undergo licensed alcohol and drug abuse evaluation. In an unrelated case, Alger was also found guilty of criminal mischief and fined $500. The total fine was suspended for one year on the condition of good behavior. A charge of disorderly conduct against Alger was placed on file without finding for one year. Raymond Fredricks, 58, of Marshfield, Vt., was found guilty of acts prohibited and fined $350. A charge of allowing an improper person to operate a motor vehicle, against Nancy Batchelor, 28, of Berlin, was placed on file without finding for six months on the condition of good behavior. Jonathan Leite, 28, of Berlin, was found guilty of acts prohibited and fined $500, with $250 suspended for six months on the condition of good behavior. Mark Wojtkiewicz, 29, of Boscawen, was found guilty of driving after revocation or suspension and fined $250. In lieu of payment he will serve 6.2 days

in the Coos County House of Corrections. Nathan Jewett, 24, of Dummer, was found guilty of driving under the influence. He was fined $500, his license was suspended for nine months and he was ordered to complete the IDIP. Rebecca Munn, 20, of Laconia, was found guilty of willful concealment. She was fined $500, with $300 suspended for one year on the condition of good behavior. Margaret Mary Hirth, 21, of Berlin, was fined $250 for driving after revocation or suspension. Charles Dowcett, 44, of Gardner, Mass., was fined $250 for driving after revocation or suspension. Kyle Morin, 20, of Berlin, was found guilty of unlawful possession of alcohol. He was fined $300. Richard Valeriani, 19, of Berlin, was fined $300 for unlawful possession of alcohol. Marium Sawin, 49, of Jamaica, Vt., was found guilty of operating without a valid license.A fine of $100 was suspended for six months on the condition of good behavior.

Arenburg named to UNE Dean’s List

BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND, ME -- Alex Arenburg, son of Kevin and Jennifer Arenburg of Berlin, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2011 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average

of 3.30 or better our of a possible 4.0 at the end of semester. A 2011 graduate of Berlin High School, Arenburg is a major in medical biology.

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lent vacation experience.” The businesses have created a number of new offerings for the mobile café operation, including Mountain Cranberry muffins, Alpine Bilberry scones, and a new Krummholz Panini, made with high-elevation spruce, and with just a slight hint of granite. Drinks, which now be made exclusively with filtered Cutler River drainage water, include a new Diapensiaflavored latte and Labrador Tea tea. The mobile café will also offer a Tuckerman Ravine snow cone, available while supplies last. Plans are in the works for a line of coffees made from a genetically altered alpine garden coffee bean. Looking down the road, co-owner Matt Bowman sees tremendous growth potential. The two organizations are currently in permitting discussions with the US Forest Service to return the area above treeline known as “Cow Pasture” to its former use, providing fresh milk for the business. Café partner Doug Mayer, an avid trail runner, will also be providing satellite café service to guests at nearby Lakes of the Clouds and Madison Huts, using a proprietary “no-spill” trail running service. Other ideas seem yet more challenging. “We hope to anchor the cart to the top of Pinnacle Gully this coming winter,” said Bowman, referring to the fabled New England ice climb in Huntington Ravine. “Climbers will now be able to clip in and fill up. We’ll also be posting the latest avalanche advisories from the US Forest Service.” For the time being, though, the White Mountain Café and their partner organizations have their hands full. Will the novel concept bear fruit? The Observatory’s Henley was optimistic: “We know this idea will work. After all, we’re scientists and scientists are smart.”

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BERLIN -- Is there someone in your life that suffers from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or any other mental illness? If so, you are not alone. Would you like to learn more about their illness and how you can help them? Then we can help. The Littleton chapter of The National Alliance on Mental Illness- NH, (NAMI NH) is offering a free 12-week education course that can help. In the “Family to Family” course you will learn about the more common diagnoses along with treatment options, communication skills, problem solving methods and selfcare techniques. The course is taught

by trained volunteers who are themselves family members of someone who has a mental illness diagnosis. People who have taken this course say that they are better able to support and contribute to the recovery of their loved one when they are more educated and skilled. The Berlin Family-to-Family class will be held on Tuesday evenings 6:00-8:30 p.m., starting April 10, 2012. Class size is limited and registration is required. To register contact Rose Long at 449-2177 or e-mail lrdmlong@ gmail.com To learn more about NAMI NH or the course go to www.naminh.org.

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New soup kitchen open for all residents GORHAM -- In a day when families are struggling to make ends meet, Riverside Assembly of God has decided to open its doors every Friday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in order to provide the community a free dinner as part of its weekly Common Grounds Café night. Riverside Assembly of God, located on Main Street in Gorham across from the old Shaws Plaza, has joined with other churches in the area to help meet some of the needs in our community. Tough choices are being made every day in our community, people find themselves choosing between medications or electricity and between groceries or gas in order to get to work. Riverside Assembly wants to stand with

the people in our community and help ease some of those choices. “Common Grounds Café is held every Friday night in the gymnasium of Riverside A/G, we typically have a local band come and play while we give out free coffee and juice and a few snacks,” said Lori Korzen, who is coordinating the new soup kitchen, “What we were finding is that people were coming to the café hungry. They would come to eat a few chips and cookies and call that their dinner. We knew we had to do something.” “The timing also coincided with Pastor Paul [Lavigne] preaching a series of messages on social justices, including helping those in need. We see SOUP page 17

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are so charming now that you could sway even the most disagreeable people. Your smile and the intriguing glint in your eyes are powerful tools. One might even call them weapons. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You still feel alone in many regards, but you can’t deny that in most ways you’re not. The people who love and depend on you are a touchstone -- so touch it already! GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll wonder what the others are doing, and you may have a greater than usual curiosity regarding their whereabouts. Take this as a signal to increase the action in your creative realm. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may be wondering how to find someone to sponsor your dreams. Take matters into your own hands for a while, and soon there will be people in your midst to help you take the next step. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Typically, a person is not aware of the process of self-discovery as it’s occurring. You don’t point out, “Wow, I’m learning this about myself right now.” Yet today you’ll sense that something important is happening. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The ones who think you are exciting are in for an even bigger surprise than they expected. You not only deliver on the thrills; you also challenge, push and encourage people to do more than they thought they could. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Matters of self-control will have a bearing on how things turn out today. You’ll meld your particular brand of steely resolve with a certain novel interest. You’ll seek what others aren’t looking for and find it.

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– 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. Monday, April 2 Social Club: card party, 1 p.m., St. Anne lower hall, School St., Berlin. Thursday, April 5 Berlin Kindergarten Registration & Screening for 2012-2013: Brown School, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to schedule screening appointment and pick up registration materials.

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CSI: NY “Flash Pop”

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MTV

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VH1

Movie: ››› “Hustle & Flow” (2005) (In Stereo)

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Friday Free Community Dinner and Common Grounds Cafe: every Friday nigh, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Riverside Assembly of God, Main Street in Gorham. Dinner, coffee, juice and snacks are provided. Everyone welcome and everything is free. 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. Breakfast served 8:-10 a.m.; cards 1-3:30 p.m. FMI 752-1413. Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 7521272. All area residents welcome. Fee $15. AA Meeting: Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Discussion Meeting, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. “Luck of the Draw” Cribbage Tournament. Gorham American Legion, 6 Androscoggin St., Gorham, $5pp: registration 5:15 to 5:45; play starts 6 p.m. Call Legion for more info 466-2433. Bingo: St. Anne Hall, 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Theatre North. Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am-6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Story Time is 1:30 p.m. every Friday View On-line Catalog at https://gorham.biblionix.com/ FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. Men’s Breakfast Meeting, Congregational/UCC in Gorham on Main Street. Meeting held the second Friday of each month at 7 a.m. Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Foot Care Clinics: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital Home Health and Hospice Department. For an appointment, call 3265870. Serenity Steps Peer Support Center: 567 Main St. Berlin, Providing peer support services to local area residents challenged by emotional or mental difficulties. Open Monday through Wednesday 11-4; Thursday and Friday 11-7 p.m. FMI 752-8111. Salvation Army: Music Arts — drama/singing company/sacred dance/timbrels (for all ages), 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dinner — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jr. Soldiers/Jr. Soldiers Prep/Corps Cadets — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Youth Horizons: (ages 13 and up), 7 to 9 p.m., 15 Cole St., Berlin. (FMI 752-1644) 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. Also accepting artifacts. Saturday NC Big Book Step Study: AA meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tea Birds Restaurant conference room, 151 Main St., Berlin. Shelburne Library Schedule: Thursday - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Dummer Library Story Hour: First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. (FMI 449-0995; E-mail: dpl@ncia. net) Salvation Army Bible Study: 10 a.m., 15 Cole St., Berlin. Genealogy Library: First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gorham Hill Road, Randolph. Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday AA Meeting: Big Book. Discussion Meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m,. AVH. Compline: Every Sunday, 8 p.m. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, a short evening prayer service, sung every Sunday, 2 High Street, Berlin. FMI 752-3504. Monday Senior Meals: 12 noon every Monday, Family Resource Center, Main St., Gorham. Suggested donation $3, under 60, $6. Call 752-2545 to reserve.

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

CASUAL HELLO ON DATING SITE CAUSES UNEASE ON THE JOB

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 27-year-old professional who works long hours at a hospital. Dating isn’t easy for me, so I decided to try an online service. My first time online I recognized a coworker I see on a regular basis and have always exchanged smiles with, but don’t know personally. I wrote him a message just to say hi. I didn’t say I was interested in him. I never heard back from him. Since I sent that message he has checked my profile several times. But when he sees me in the hallways, he turns red and now just gives me half-smiles. I was waiting at the elevator with him the other day, but he was so embarrassed by the silence that I bailed and took the stairs. He continues to smile, but I’m not sure what to say to him the next time I see him. I think it’s rude that he didn’t reply to my message -- even with a “See you around!” -- but I’m too embarrassed to do or say anything when I encounter him. Help! -- ON MY SHIFT IN OHIO DEAR ON YOUR SHIFT: Your co-worker may not be particularly adept socially, or he may be reluctant to become involved with someone where he works. Please don’t take his not responding to your email so personally. The next time you run into him in the hall, just say hello. If he has any manners at all, he’ll return your greeting and it may melt the ice. DEAR ABBY: I work for a national tax preparation business, and I have some advice for customers to make the experience better and more efficient: 1. If at all possible, leave the kids at home. At the very least, don’t allow them to run around the office. We have sensitive equipment and paperwork that is not there to keep your kids

entertained. 2. This is our busiest time of year. Lines can be long and clients are impatient, so please don’t hand us a bag of receipts to add up. Plan ahead and do the addition yourself. 3. Before your appointment, ask what’s needed to make the process as efficient as possible. There are many resources online to help you get organized. 4. If you have business expenses and mileage, have that information organized and ready. 5. Be certain you have received ALL your tax-related paperwork (W-2s, 1099s, etc.) before coming in. Being in a hurry will result in your owing the IRS or the state because the income wasn’t completely reported. This small step can avoid many problems. 6. And, please don’t be angry if you have been waiting and your preparer needs to step away for a short time. It’s not unusual for us to work 10 to 12 hours a day helping customers. Like everyone else we occasionally need a break to take our eyes off the computer screen for a little bit, so be understanding. We want to give you the best service possible and making it easier on us will accomplish this task. -- JULIE IN KEARNS, UTAH DEAR JULIE: I hope readers will pay attention to your suggestions. Tax season is stressful for everyone involved, but particularly for tax preparation professionals. Being courteous, considerate and as organized as possible will relieve some of the strain not only for the person crunching the numbers, but also for the customer.

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- Lg. 4 bdrm 2nd & 3rd floor, apt. $750/mo plus security. Heat & h/w included. (603)449-2230.

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

Animals

Antiques

Autos

For Rent

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

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

2001 Saab 9.5 turbo, auto, 4 dr., super clean, fully loaded. $2900 603-252-1883.

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

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

Announcement

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

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.

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.

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

P.J.M.

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.

For Rent Autos 1988 Ford F350, box truck (603)752-1224. 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara pkgs. AC/ CD, 5 speed, 2 tops, 3 in. lift black, 94k miles, $6800, 603-449-2236.

$65 weekly. Private locked room. Owner’s residence. Furnished/ utilities. Shared facilities. Free groceries! (603)348-5317 24-7. BERLIN one bedroom apt. h/w, heat and electricity included. No pets $600/mo (603)723-5703.

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

FMI call 603-449-2140 or 603-723-8722. BERLIN 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Newly renovated, w/d hook-ups, heat, h/w (603)752-2607, (603)723-4161. BERLIN 3 bedroom 2nd floor, new kitchen, hardwood floors, dining room, appliances included, heat, h/w, off street parking (603)466-2088.

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: 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: One bedroom, fully furnishes, heat, h/w, off street parking, no pets, $700, 723-3856. 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. 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. NEWLY renovated, one bedroom, nice neighborhood, stove, cook top, garage, washer/dryer included, $650/mo. includes, heat, lights, hot water, call 752-5250. SECOND floor, 2 bedroom, heat, hot water, $575/mo. garage, available, no pets or smoking, available 5/1, 603-326-3026.

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

For Sale 20 Gal. fish tanks, $15; 10 gal. tank screen cover, $5, call 636-2055, (Stark). AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”. DISPLAY Case, glass front, back storage, $200/BO; 3 fanlights $25/each; glass tub enclosure, make an offer, 752-5250. SJII scissor (603)752-1224.

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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

Motorcycles

Services

SUPPORT your local logger and heat with carbon neutral wood or wood pellets. Purchase a Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace on sale EPA qualified to 97% efficient. (603)447-2282.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

BUY • SELL • T RADE www.motoworks.biz

BISSON’S Family Lawn Care: No jobs too small, mowing, rakeing, etc. Free estimates. Dennis (603)723-3393.

Real Estate

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

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

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

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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.

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Child Care Workers Needed White Mountains Community College (WMCC) is seeking per diem Child Care Workers to support the objectives of the Child Care Program. This position shall be responsible for creating and sustaining a developmentally appropriate infant/ toddler and/ or preschool program on an as needed basis. For more information regarding this position, please visit http://www.ccsnh.edu/humanresources/employment.html

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Riverside Assembly of God Church • Pastor Paul Lavigne, Berlin/ Gorham Road, Gorham, 466-2851 - Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am; Children’s Church & Nursery Available, Wednesday Bible study, 7 pm. Christian Science Society • 147 Main Street, Lancaster Sunday Service 10 am, Sunday School 10 am The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints • Preaching the “Restored Gospel” • Top of Gorham Hill Rd., Rt. 2. 466-3417, Feltus Sterling, Branch Pres. 733-6743. Sundays Meetings Sacrament 10:00 am, Sunday School 11:45 am, Prsthd & Rel Soc. 12:15pm Community Bible Church, 595 Sullivan Street, Berlin. 752-4315. Service Times: Sunday - Family Bible Hour - 9:45 AM, Morning Worship - 11:00 AM, Evening Service - 6:00 PM. Bible Studies held Tuesdays and Thursdays - call for details. Youth, Awana (September - April) - Wednesday - 6:00 PM. Community Bible Academy - Christian School for K-12. www.berlingorhambible.com. Dummer Community Church • Corner of Hill Rd. and East Side River Rd., Dummer. Sunday Worship and Sunday School 9:30. Bible Study ater service. 449-6628 or 449-6765 Errol Congregational Church • Service 8 a.m., Pastor Cindy Grassi. 603-237-5203 First Baptist Church • 79 High Street, Berlin. · 752-6215. Reverand: Dean Stiles. Sunday School 9:45am, Sunday Worship Services: 11:00am. Tuesday Bible Study 7:00 PM. Nursery available, handicap accessible. Gateway Apostolic Church • P.O. Box 153, Gorham, NH Home group meetings Tuesday at 7PM, please call for locations, 1-800-450-7298 ext. 6062. Pastor: Rodney Brown Gorham Congregational Church United Church of Christ - 143 Main Street, Gorham, 466-2136. Sunday Worship and Church School 10:00 am. Bible Study each Wednesday 4:30-5:30 pm. Men’s Breakfast at 7:00 am 2nd Friday of each month. Pastor: The Rev. Dr. David Smith. The Harvest Christian Fellowship, a Foursquare Gospel church • Pastor Shane Riff. First Service: 8:30am (no childcare), Second Service: 10:30am (childcare provided), Sunday School 10:30am. Midweek Service Wednesday 6:30pm. 219 Willow Street, Berlin • 752-5374. Heritage Baptist Church • Rev. Dana C. Hoyt, Sr., Pastor. Independent-Fundamental-soul winning-KJV. Sunday School 9:30; Sunday Worship 10:30; Sunday Evening 6:00; Thurs. Bible Study 7:00. 13 Exchnage St., Berlin, 752-4523. Free bible studies through the mail or in your home. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church • 7 Church St., Gorham 466-2335 Rev. Mark Dollard, Pastor - Rev. Steven Lepine Associate Pastor - Weekend Mass Schedule Sat. 6:00 pm, Sun. 11:00 am . Reconciliation Sat. 5:15–5:45 pm or by appt. Weekdays Mass Schedule Tues. & Thurs. 6:00 pm Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church • 20 Petrograd Street, Berlin, 752-2254 Divine Liturgy: 9am Sunday Lamb’s Chapel, Non-denominational Christian Church • Pastors: David & Linda Canter, 214 School Street, Berlin, NH 03570. Phone: (603) 752-5773. Services times: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship Services, Tuesday 6 a.m. Men’s Prayer Meeting and Bible Study, Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study and Prayer Meeting, and Tuesday 4:30- 7 p.m. Sanctuary open for prayer. Milan Community United Methodist Church • Services at 10:30 am with Pastor William Simpson. 449-2026 or 449-3344 Mt. Forist Seventh Day Adventist Church • Corner of First Ave., and Mt. Forist St., Pastor Brian Schimp, 207-515-1376, Saturday services: Bible study 9:30am, Worship service 11am Mt. Washington Valley Bible Church • Real direction for real life. Worship Services Sunday 9:30am; Bible Study 11-12am; Prayer Meeting Wed. 7:00pm. Information call 752-4920. Come and Join Us. New Life Apostolic Church • Services are every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the Berlin Rec. Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. FMI call David Willhoite at 207-357-3455 Randolph Church Services • Northern side of Route 2 near Randolph Hill Road, Randolph. Summer worship services, 10:30 a.m. Sundays through September 4. Salvation Army • Salvation Army, 15 Cole St., Berlin. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Bible study 6 p.m. Lt. Erin Smullen. Shelburne Union Church • All services every Sunday at the church at 7 pm in the evenings throughout the summer only. St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church of Good Shepherd Parish • 345 Pleasant St., Berlin - 752-2880 • Rev. Mark Dollard, Pastor, Rev. Kyle Stanton, Assoc. Pastor, Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Evenings 4:00 - Sunday 7:00 am,. 9:00 am, & 7:00 pm. Weekdays Mon., Wed. & Fri. 8:00 am. Holydays Vigil 6:0.0 pm, Feast 8:00 am & 12:05 pm. Confessions: Sat 3:00 pm or by appointment. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church • 2 High Street, Berlin; 752-3504; www.stbarnabasberlin.org. The Rev. Fran Gardner-Smith, Rector. • Worship Schedule: Sunday worship with Eucharist 10:15AM; Sung Compline Sunday 8PM; Wednesday Eucharist 10AM. Adult Bible Study Sunday at 9:15. Sunday School for Children at 9:15 (September to Mid-May). All people are always welcome at St. Barnabas! St. Paul Lutheran Church • Norway and Seventh Streets, Berlin, 752-1410 - Rev. Gail Bauzenberger. Worship Services: Sundays 10:30 am - Sunday School: 9am for ages 3-adult – Summer Schedule: Sunday Worship 9:30 am, No Sunday School. United Church of Christ, Congregational • 921 Main Street, Berlin - 752-3811. Sunday Worship Service 10 am. This service is provided free of charge every Friday. Please send pertinent information to our office if you would like to be included.

Scholarships available for Coos homemakers The Coös County Circle of Home and Family has announced the continuation of its scholarship program for women who have devoted time and energy to the establishment of home and family before pursuing their post high school education. A scholarship in the amount of up to $500.00 will be awarded this spring to one or more Coös County women. Applicants must currently be Coös County residents, and must pursue training which will result in increased marketable skills, job advancement or change, or the establishment of a home based business. Acceptable educational programs include seminars, workSECEDE from page one

age to an area where many people currently can not afford health insurance. Companies looking to expand or move would find Berlin a competitive location because they would be spared the cost of health insurance. The city would see significant savings if health costs were removed from its budget. There are also strong indications that Canadian companies would look favorably on setting up satellite companies in Coos County as a way to gain access to the American market. To sweeten the pot, the Montreal Canadiens have promised to field a hockey farm team in Berlin, using the Notre Dame Arena as its home base. A potential major stumbling block is the reaction of the U.S. government. One source noted what

shops, correspondence and refresher courses as well as formal degree programs. Application forms and complete guidelines are available by contacting the UNH Cooperative Extension office at the North Country Resource Center, 629A Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 or by calling 788-4961. Forms are also available at the White Mountains Community College and Granite State College at 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, NH 03570. The deadline for submitting applications is May 25, 2012.

happened when a block of southern states tried to secede from the union. “This whole idea is nothing but a soggy dish of poutine,” said one skeptic. Berlin Mayor Pierre Denier denied his administration is pursuing the idea. But the mayor, decked out in a red and blue sweater, did note his fondness for hockey. He also pointed out the North County is known for its independence and recalled the Indian Stream Republic that existed in what is now Pittsburg back in the 1830s. A spokesman for Gov. John Lynch said the state would strongly oppose a move toward secession by the city or county.

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Berlin Bowling Center League Results BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

Max Goodin, 3, of Andover, samples maple cotton candy handed to him by his aunt Jen Barton of Randolph during the Scarinza Sugar House open house Sunday. Max decided it was good and wanted to be sure to take some home for his Dad. The open house was a great success, with friends and neighbors stopping in to sample maple syrup products and homemade doughnuts on the chilly afternoon. John Scarinza, proprietor, hopes for a few more cold nights before the total end of the sap season. This year has been off by nearly 50 percent, he noted, although with 200 more taps out for a total of 600 taps, he has a larger field from which to harvest. What will happen to the price of maple syrup this year will really be determined by the big maple syrup companies in Canada, he noted, and they have a lot of product left over from the super harvest last year, which modify the shortage in the market. (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO)

Dick “The Destroyer” Kimber, 3 times World Kickboxing Champion graciously donated his time to instruct Project Youth Gorham Afterschool Program students, (grades 6-8) in the use of proper form, technique and safety while instilling honor, ethical behavior and life lessons. The Afterschool Program would like to send out a special thanks to Dick Kimber for sharing his expertise in the art of kickboxing, as well as a thank you to his staff for their time and assistance with his demonstrations. The group is also grateful to the Town of Gorham for allowing them to use the open space of the Medallion Opera House. (COURTESY PHOTO)

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Tuesday, February 28 Commercial League: Top teams- #1 IGA Foodliner 62-38, #2 Double K Trucking 57.5-42.5, #3 C&C Satellite 57.542.5, #4 Big Scoop Catering 54-46, #5 Sherwin Williams 51-49, high game- Bruce Bunnell 234, Luc Perreault 222, Rick Riendeau 203, high seriesA n d r e w Small 558, Bob Miller 541, Brandon Steady 541. Most over averagePerreault +94, Bunnell +88, most over average seriesPerreault +121, Adam Devoid +82. Wednesday, February 29 Olympians & Friends: Top teams#1 Wild Hogs 17-7, #2 The Monarchs and Spitfires both at 16-8, #4 Wild Things and The 4 Musketeers both at 14.5-9.5, high game- Cody Mortensee LEAGUE page 19

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BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

WOLFBORO--Last Saturday the Berlin Squirts traveled to Back Bay to continue their semi-finals against LEAGUE from page 18

son and Jan Eichler 172, high seriesEichler 340, Travis Roy 286, most over average- Cody Mortenson +55, Zach Couture +46, most over average series- Couture +89, Eichler +68. Thursday, March 1 Early Bird league: Top teams- #1 Doves and Larks both at 22-14, #3 Flamingos 20-16, high game- Lori Penney 190, Anita Valliere 160, high series- Penney 484, Valliere 463. Men’s North Country League: Top team round three- Pine Tree Power @ 19-5, high game- Bob Miller 221, Mark Brooks 213, high series- Joey Sinibaldi 568, Miller 544. Saturday, March 3 Kids League: Top teams- #1 2 Tucks

the Jr. Monarchs. Electricity was in the air as the two teams entered the ice, with spectators from both sides blowing horns, ringing cowbells, and shouting their support, brought

for Tucker 15-3, #2 Triple E’s 13-5, #3 Flower Power and Fireballs both at 10-8, high game- Amber Roberts 198, high series- Roberts 314, most over average- Roberts +66, most over average series- Justin Berthiaume +69. Bumper League: Teams- The Wizards, Alley Cats, Blue Dragonz, The Girl’s Team, Out Numbered, high game boys- Paul Fortier 143, Wesley Fillion 138, high game girls- Destinye Merchant 100, Olivia Laughton 92. Wednesday, February 7 Senior League: Game 1 “No Tap Winners”- Lorraine Martin and Anne Marie Choquette 163, Game 2 “Predict Your Score”- Don Springer (off by -1), Game 3 “Splits, 9’s, X’s”- Chuck Dodge and Norm Bouchard, Game 4 “Poker Bowling”- AnneMarie Choquette, Lucky Ticket winner- Don Springer.

a feel of tournament play in the air. With the drop of the puck, both teams showed determination and effort, but as luck would have it the Monarchs would strike first giving them the upper hand. That lasted until Berlin’s Cameron Delisle tied things up late in the period on a set up by Andrew Martel, ending the period tied 1-1. Berlin’s net minder, Kurtis Grover, faced 11 shots to Monarchs 1. Second period would have Berlin in the penalty box often, causing the Monarch’s to net themselves two power play goals, giving them the lead once more. Berlin’s Broedy Gagnon shortened that lead on a break out play cutting the deficit by one ending the period with Monarch’s leading 3-2. Berlin’s Grover faced 13 shots to Monarch’s 6. The third period unfortunately would be all Monarchs. They netted themselves 3 more goals, ending the game in favor of the Monarchs by a score of 6-2. Grover faced a total of 39 shots for the game to the Monarchs 7.

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The second game of the day, Berlin faced the Cyclones, in a late afternoon game. The Cyclones struck first late in the period after peppering Grover with 12 shots to Berlin’s 5 shots, ending the period 1-0 Cyclones. During the second period, Berlin’s defense worked hard to try to keep the opposition at bay. The period stayed scoreless until the last 5 minutes of play. The Cyclones scored their second of the game. Berlin would net their only goal of the game coming off the stick of Cameron Delisle, with the assist going to Haley Hamilton. Last minute in the period the Cyclones scored again ending the period 3-1 Cyclones. Grover faced 13 shots to the Cyclones 5. The final period of play had several scoring opportunities coming from the Berlin offense. The Cyclones put the final nail in the coffin, by netting one last goal ending the game and season for Berlin 4-1. Grover faced a total of 34 shots to Cyclones 20.

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Happy Easter!

Available Sunday 4/8 Serving all day 11am-11pm

BAKED BLACK OAK HAM DINNER.....................................$10.99 Delicious tender ham smothered with pineapple sauce and served with potato choice, vegetable du jour and homemade dinner rolls

ROAST TURKEY DINNER....................................................$11.99 Fresh cooked roast turkey with red skin mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, bread stuffing, fresh squash, cranberry sauce and homemade dinner rolls

DEEP FRIED SEAFOOD TRIO..............................................$16.99 Golden fried shrimp, scallops and fresh haddock, with potato choice, creamy coleslaw and homemade dinner rolls

GRILLED PORK CHOP DINNER...........................................$10.99 Tender, juicy grilled center cut pork chops, served with applesauce, choice of potato, vegetable du jour and homemade dinner rolls SMOTHERED CHARGRILLED NEW YORK SIRLOIN..............$14.99 Tender choice 9 oz. sirloin with sautéed peppers, mushrooms and onions, choice of potato, vegetable du jour and homemade dinner rolls

SENIOR DINNERS: SENIOR ROAST TURKEY DINNER.................................................$9.99 SENIOR PORK CHOP DINNER.......................................................$8.99 SENIOR HAM DINNER..................................................................$8.99 SENIOR SEAFOOD TRIO.............................................................$14.99

Parties of 5 or more encouraged to make reservations.

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Ed Fenn students celebrate ‘Read Across America’ In celebration of Read Across America 2012 the students of the Edward Fenn Elementary School joined the crew of “The Flying Fenn” to make “ye old scalliwag Cap’n Cloutier” walk the plank. Students who read throughout the week added water to the raft that she jumped into when forced to walk the plank. Teachers added shaving cream to make it a little more messy. Students whose names were picked in a lottery threw cannonballs at Cap’n Cloutier. But that old scalliwag is a might bit tricky and joined in the fun and returned fire getting the children wet as well. Fun was had by all. Pictured (clockwise from right): Second grade pirate Zoe Grondin adds water to the raft. Guidance Counselor Mrs. TruCarter forces “Captian Cloutier” to the plank. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Dube add foam to the water for maximum effect. Fifth grader, Abbie Bernier prepares to launch a cannonball at the unsuspecting Cloutier.