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Closing state prison would hurt local economy BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – Closing the state prison would be a significant hit to the Androscoggin Valley’s economy, which is still suffering from the closing of the local paper mills. “Obviously the impact would be substantial because of the jobs that are there,” said Tri-County Community Action Program Housing and Economic Development Director Max Makaitis. Commissioner of Corrections Commissioner William Wrenn earlier this month stated his department would be forced to look at closing the Berlin prison if a series of budget cuts proposed by the

House Finance Committee go through. The state prison in Berlin has an annual operating budget of $16.6 million with $7.9 million in payroll. It employs about 185 people. Makaitis and Androscoggin Valley Hospital Executive Director Russell Keene explain the economic impact of the prison is two-fold. First, there is the benefit of 185 jobs. Makaitis said Coos County already has the highest unemployment rate in the state. For February, the Berlin region had an unemployment rate of 9.8 percent – compared to the state average of 5.8 per-

Coos County residents to protest in Concord today GORHAM – Thirty to 40 residents of Coos County are expected to travel to Concord today to join thousands rallying against the House Finance Committee’s proposed $10.2 billion budget. The House is scheduled to vote on the budget see PROTEST page 6

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Fire department awarded funds for equipment, training BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Department of Homeland Security will award the Gorham Fire Department grant money for equipment according to an announcement from Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s office. The G.F.D. will receive $35,910 through the

Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters grant program, according to press release issued by Shaheen’s office Wednesday. The grant will go towards purchasing two pieces of equipment plus additional training for firefighters, according to the press release. “Our firefighters must be equipped with gear that keeps them safe so that they can do their jobs most

effectively,” Shaheen said, in the press release. “I am also pleased that Gorham will use part of its grant for firefighter training so that the brave men and women who protect our communities are able to learn the most advanced firefighting techniques around.” Fire Chief Rick Eichler said that it’s great to see FUNDS page 6

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Revolution alters Iran’s art scene

TEHRAN — The paradoxes of Iran are visible at the Museum of Contemporary Art, designed by the Iranian artist and architect Kamran Diba as an inverted version of the Guggenheim Museum in New York. In the central atrium hangs an Alexander Calder mobile bought for the museum’s inauguration, in 1977, two years before the Islamic Revolution. To the right is an untitled 1966 sculpture by Donald Judd consisting of a vertical array of panels of what the wall label describes as “galvanized iron” stacked from floor to ceiling. The Judd, probably worth $5 million today, is just one of hundreds of Impressionist, modern, and contemporary artworks acquired at the institution’s founding. But it and the Calder are among the few Western pieces still on view; the rest, including works by Monet, Van Gogh, Pissarro, Renoir, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Magritte, Miró, Braque and Pollock, are buried in storage. Until the revolution, Iran was among the most cultured, cosmopolitan countries in the region. It had a progressive movement in art and literature and a sophisticated film and television industry. “We used to drink in public and pray in private, but today we pray in public and drink in private,” said my guide, who has an engineering degree and whose job was to accompany me everywhere, reporting on my movements.

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Pro-Qaddafi forces push rebels into chaotic retreat

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BREGA, Libya (NY Times) — Forces loyal to Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi advanced rapidly on Wednesday, seizing towns they ceded just days ago after intense allied airstrikes and hounding rebel fighters into a chaotic retreat. Having abandoned Bin Jawwad on Tuesday and the oil town of Ras Lanuf on Wednesday, the rebels continued their eastward retreat, fleeing before the loyalists’ shelling and missile attacks from another oil town, Brega, and falling back toward the strategically located city of Ajdabiya. On Wednesday afternoon, residents of Ajdabiya were seen fleeing along the road north

to Benghazi, the rebel capital and stronghold that Colonel Qaddafi’s forces reached before the allied air campaign got underway nearly two weeks ago. There were few signs of the punishing airstrikes that reversed the loyalists’ first push eastward into rebel-held territory. But military experts said they expected the counterattack to expose Colonel Qaddafi’s forces to renewed attacks, and an American military spokesman said that coalition warplanes resumed bombing the pro-Qaddafi units on Wednesday, without specifying either the timing or locations.

In NASA’s lens, Mercury comes into focus (NY Times) — Mercury, the smallest of the eight planets, received its close-up. On Wednesday NASA showed off some of the first pictures taken by its Mercury Messenger spacecraft, which entered the planet’s orbit on March 17. The Messenger is to spend at least a year photographing and studying Mercury. The visit to Mercury is the last frontier of planetary exploration

that NASA will reach for quite some time. The space agency has sent orbiters to five planets — Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn — but no plans for trips to Neptune or Uranus (though a study on future planetary missions did express hope that an orbiter could be sent to Uranus in the coming years). NASA does have a spacecraft, New Horizons, that will zoom

past Pluto in 2015, but Pluto is no longer considered a planet. Mercury has been seen close up, but briefly, in half a dozen flybys by NASA probes: three by the Mariner 10 in the 1970s and three by the Messenger in the past three years. Now that the Messenger has pulled into an elliptical orbit around Mercury, scientists will be able to get their first long look at the planet.

WASHINGTON (NY Times) — President Obama called on Wednesday for a one-third reduction in oil imports over the next decade, and said the effort had to begin immediately. In a speech at Georgetown University, the president said that the United States cannot go on consuming one-quarter of the world’s oil production while posessing only two percent of global reserves. He said that the country had to begin a long-term plan to reduce its reliance on imported oil. With oil supplies from the Middle East now pinched by political upheaval with calls growing in Congress for expanded domestic oil and gas production, the president propose a mix of measures, none of them new, to wean the nation off the barrel. He called for a fuelsaving strategy of producing more electric cars, converting trucks to run on natural gas, building new refineries to brew billions of gallons of biofuels and setting new fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles.

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BY TOM FAHEY THE UNION LEADER

CONCORD — The New Hampshire House this morning passed three bills meant to reassert state’s rights over federal authority. It passed a bill, HCR 19, that allows the state to nullify any federal law if feels exceeds Congress’ constitutional power, and one that established a bill that puts a legislative committee in charge of reviewing whether local governments should be permitted to apply for federal grants. The Republican majority voted

242-109 to pass the resolution, which rejects any laws or executive orders that go beyond specific powers outline in the U.S. Constitution. Democrats argued that the measure resurrects arguments that were settled by the Civil War and said it should be rejected out of hand. The resolution states the state does not have to follow such laws, saying they are “altogether void, and of no force.” It also rejects the authority of federal officials who act to enforce laws the state has deemed unconstitutional. Noting that 40,000 New Hampshire men served and 4,500 died in the

Civil War, Rep. Christopher Serlin, D-Portsmouth, said, and “I don’t think it is appropriate for this Legislature to mock the memory of those who died.” Rep. Daniel Itse, R-Fremont, sponsor of the measure, argued, “It is our power and duty to stand between the people of New Hampshire and the government of the United States. Tell the world in general and Washington D.C. in particular that when it comes to the usurpation of rights a power of the people of New Hampshire, not here, not now, not ever.” Rep. Gary Richardson, D-Hopkinton, took the opposite tack, and urged

the House “end this foolishness.” Instead, the GOP overwhelmingly approved the measure, which now moves to uncertain fate in the Senate. The House also passed House Bill 590, which sets up a committee to review all federal grants in aid programs and recommend legislation to repeal or amend the programs. Rep. Joseph Krasucki, R-Nashua, favored the bill, saying “All these grants in aid have strings attached. Many people feel money from Washington is free. It is not. It’s your money and in many cases money that’s been kited without backing.”

Senate approves amendment to reduce court oversight of education funding BY GARRY RAYNO THE UNION LEADER

CONCORD — The Senate approved a constitutional amendment on a 16-8 vote to reduce the court’s oversight over public education while increasing the authority of lawmakers. The proposed amendment would give the legislature the authority to determine standards, accountability and to mitigate local disparities

in educational opportunities and fiscal capacity. The legislature would have full discretion to determine the amount, methods and and distribution of state education funds. Supporters said the amendment will finally give the people of the state a say in the long-running education funding issue and allow the state to target money to most needy school districts. “Let’s finally give — after 14 years

— the voters a chance to weight in on what kind of state they want New Hampshire to be. We have never consulted the voters. It is high time to do so,” said Sen. Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro. But opponents said the amendment would take away a citizen’s fundamental right to an adequate education and would not allow court challenges to what the legislature decides to do. “We should think carefully before

we take a fundmantal right away from the taxpayers of this state,” said Sen. Sylvia Larsen, D-Concord. The Senate approved the constitutional amendment by the needed three-fifth vote. The House, which has already approved a similar amendment, will now act on the proposal. It if is approved, two-thirds of the voters at the November 2012 election will need to approve the amendment to change the constitution.

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by Susan Bruce

Unmasked

Masks are slipping everywhere. In our towns, all over our state, and across our country, the ruling party is unable to maintain their thin veneer of civility, and their true nature and intent are beginning to burst forth. As is always the case, an exploding pimple is never pretty. Last week, state Representative Martin Harty of Barrington got into a spot of trouble. The 91-year-old freshman state representative told a constituent who called him about funding for the homeless that public funding shouldn’t be spent on: “the mentally ill, the retarded, people with physical disabilities and drug addictions — the defective people society would be better off without.” He said that such people should be sent to Siberia where they would freeze and die. After this story went public, Rep. Harty refused to apologize. He said he was only kidding, which is what all Republicans say when they’re caught saying truly offensive things. He also refused to resign. This week he was pushed on to his sword, and resigned from the house, after the story went viral. Rep. Harty was described by fellow legislators as hard of hearing, seeming confused, and likely to go off on unrelated tangents. About a month after beginning his term he wrote a letter to Fos-

ter’s Daily Democrat saying that he didn’t really know what he was doing, he looked at the other people around him to see how to vote. How is it that a confused, nearly deaf, 91-year-old man was elected to the Legislature? Several experienced and capable legislators were thrown out of office in favor of Representative Eugenics, so the answer is clear. They voted for the “R” next to his name. That the N.H. GOP allowed this candidacy to go forward shows that they were willing to do whatever it took to win control of the legislature. Prior to this event, the New Hampshire Legislature was merely the laughingstock of the state and the nation. This story took the clown college known as the N.H. Legislature global. Nice work, N.H. GOP! It seems that Rep. Harty isn’t alone. Earlier this week in Kansas, at a meeting of the House Appropriations Committee, state lawmakers were discussing using snipers in helicopters to help control the state’s feral hog population. State Rep. Virgil Peck suggested they could use the same technique to rid the state of illegal immigrants. Peck was endorsed by “Kansans for Life” when he ran for office. As Harty and Peck illustrate so well — when the mask slips, we learn that only some lives matter. Of course both men see UNMASKED page 6

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Once upon a Berlin Time

1963 II

Hello fellow Berlinites. An old Brown Bulletin reported that a lifelong resident of Berlin passed away on March 31, 1963. The Burgess Sulphite Mill, age 70, ceased its operations after a lingering illness. This Burgess Mill was born in 1892, as an offspring of William W. Brown and T.P. Burgess. Each of these men owned one-half of this corporation bearing the original name of the Burgess Sulphite Fibre Corporation. The first job of this great mill was to furnish chemical pulp for use in the manufacture of newsprint stock consisting of ground wood pulp produced at Riverside. It soon became apparent that this Berlin mill was also capable of producing a new and outstandingly successful chemical wood pulp for making fine papers that were formerly produced only from rags. The necessary tools consisting of a new electro-chemical plant and bleachery were presented to this mill in 1898. With this, Burgess became nationally known for the highest quality of its production. During the early 1900s, while this mill was only in its teens, it was acknowledged to be the largest chemical pulp producer in the entire world, making pulp of a quality which could not be equaled in the entire world or surpassed by any of its competitors. When the Riverside Mill converted from newsprint to fine bond papers, using alpha pulp supplied by Burgess, the company became in direct competition with and caused the loss of its best pulp customer, the American Writing Paper Company of Holyoke, Massachusetts. They were buying twentyfive percent of the Burgess entire output back then. Some of the other special pulps that were developed and made by this corporation in Berlin were highly purified softwood and hardwood market pulps that were used for

specialty papers, photographic papers and plastics. They also made pulp for cellophane. This old company had many “Firsts” in its chosen field. It was at one time the largest sulphite pulp mill in the world, when only softwood was used for making chemical wood pulp. This huge mill was the first to initiate high density bleaching of sulphite pulp; the first to develop highly purified pulps for photographic papers and the first to make hard wood sulphite pulps. By the time this company reached its middle age, it was in the midst of a huge depression. This was a critical time when funds were not available to keep the plant modern and able to compete on an equal basis with younger and newer sulphite pulp mills. After World War II and after the Korean War, enormous amounts of money were spent to rehabilitate and modernize this aging mill. Much of this money was spent on recovering chemicals and relieving the Androscoggin River of its pollution caused by the sulphite mill operations, so this drew away from modernizing the plant. The final outcome was overcapacity of production of sulphite pulps in the world markets. Combine this with intense competition from John H. Houlihan new types of Kraft pulp, an aging facility, and it spelled eventual death for Burgess and other older sulphite mills in this country. Attempts by Brown Company, the supervisors, hourly paid production and maintenance employees within the plant itself, were successful in delaying the final outcome, but could not prevent it. On Thursday, March 28, 1963, Burgess con see 1963 II page 5

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sumed its last meal of wood chips at 9:50 pm and on Friday evening March 29, the final ton of sulphite pulp was manufactured and the dryer was permanently shut down. Although I cannot put the names with the picture, here are the men that made up the last 4-12 shift on this Friday evening. They were: C.A Cordwell, Fred Hayes, Alderic Croteau, Robert Marois, Romeo Bouchard, Ovila Roy, Oneil Marcotte, Adelard Parisee, Robert St. Cyr, Alcide Coulombe, Armand Bolduc, Fernando Nolet and Gerard Albert. Funeral services were held on April 26, 1963 for John H. Houlihan, who was the co-owner and one time publisher of the Berlin Reporter. Mr. Houlihan, who was eighty five years of age and made his home at 184 Emery Street, passed away on April 23, 1963, at the St. Louis Hospital in Berlin. For several years, John and his brother Thomas conducted circulation campaigns for newspapers throughout the United States. They called themselves “The Intensive Circulation Promoters”. In 1912, these two brothers came to the booming city of Berlin, New Hampshire from Susquehanna, Pennsylvania and purchased what was called the Barney-Reporter Press, who were then printing Berlin’s only newspaper. In 1921, the Berlin Publishing Company Incorporated was formed with John Houlihan as president of the corporation. The circulation more than doubled and made itself a power in the North Country, after the Houlihans purchased this paper in the year mentioned above. Its influence was felt in every town in the county and had subscribers in nearly every place in the state of New Hampshire and almost every state in the union. Mr. Houlihan was also active in civic affairs and for many years was a member of the Berlin School Board, being its chairman, when the third high school was built on State Street in 1921-1922. This successful local newspaper proprietor was also a very dynamic member of the New Hampshire Weekly Publishers Association and the New England Weekly Press Association. For many years, John

Houlihan was in great demand as a public speaker throughout the whole New England area, as he was an icon in the newspaper business. It was announced in the spring of 1963, that Berlin would be getting a new dump site. This meant that the dump which was once situated on the Jericho Road, behind the PWD and near “The Bog” would be finally closed. The city of Berlin was drawing up a lease with the Brown Company for a seven acre site off the East Milan Road for use as a new city dump. The cost for this would be five hundred dollars a year. City Manager Stanley Judkins said that the present dump near the Dead River would be leveled and graded. I don’t know how many people remember this dump, but it was certainly an awful looking place that had smelly black smoke coming from it, when burning took place. These fumes drifted down into the city during certain days. With the opening of the site on the East Milan Road, this city would now have two dumpsites, for refuse. One month earlier, the city had announced an area off Cates Hill Road was being made available for the dumping of old car bodies and similar materials. In speaking of the East Milan Road site, the City Manager said that it would not be visible from the road, as there would be a seventyfive foot width of trees between the road and the dump itself. Berlin’s old dumpsite would be abandoned and the new one would be put into use by the middle of the summer of 1963. In this new dump, a trench method of sanitary landfill was going to be utilized. This involved bulldozing a trench into which garbage would be placed and then well covered. Times have certainly changed since then and these two sites, created in 1963 are also a thing of the past and no longer exist (2011). We now have other types of garbage disposal and recycling. Questions or comments email poof@ne.rr.com. Also, become a fan of “Once upon a Berlin Time” on Facebook and take a guess at the weekly mystery picture.

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PROTEST from page one

today amid estimates the proposed budget would layoff as many as 500 state employees. Sue Watson, Ddrector of Family Support Services at the Family Resource Center, said local organizers have rented a bus to transport some protestors while others are traveling by private vehicle. The bus will be HURT from page one

cent. He said the loss of another 185 jobs would push the region’s unemployment rate even higher. Much of the almost $8 million in payroll stays in the local region. President of the State Employees Association (SEA/SEIU Local 1984) Diana Lacey said most of the employees working at the Berlin prison live in the Coos County area. They own homes, shop at local stores, and eat at area restaurants. If the prison closes, Lacey said most of the employees would be forced to leave the area for jobs. The other impact of the closing would be the loss of revenue from goods and services the prison purchases from local businesses. The hospital is a prime example. AVH has a two-year contract to provide medical services to the prison at a total cost of $1.6 million. “It’s a lot of money,” said Keene. Berlin Emergency Medical Services President is another. BEMS Jonathan Dubey said his agency gets between $60,000 and $90,000 a year from the state prison for ambulance services.

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A Sstory listing students named to the president’s list at SNHU published March 30, listed Berlin resident

leaving from Lancaster. Watson said among those traveling from the area are representatives of various social and health agencies as well as union members from locals representing correctional and transportation employees. The House Finance budget cuts $519 million from the budget presented by Gov. John Lynch. “We’d be looking at a major hit,” he told the city council Monday night when asked about the impact of the prison closing. Keene said the prison employees also have health insurance through the state. He said AVH has one of the highest percentages of Medicare/Medicaid patients in the state. He said the loss of the prison employees would further reduce the low percentage of patients covered by commercial insurance. “We’re trying to continue to grow,” Keene said, citing the hiring of a new cardiac doctor and the development of the sleep center. The hospital is currently interviewing candidates for a new pulmonologist position. Keene noted the Berlin-Gorham area has taken a lot of tough hits over the last eight to nine years. He said he worries how the hits are impacting the psychology of the valley. Keene said the closing the state prison would really hurt the area but noted it is not a done deal yet. He said he continues to look for some good news on the economic front. “We’re not giving up hope,” he said.

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FUNDS from page one

receive grant funds for equipment and training since many departments have tried to cut back on their budgets. He added it’s better to get equipment and training for the department without costing the town much. Eichler said the town will provide a 5 percent match for the grant funds. The fire department will purchase a washer extractor, which helps extend the life of the turnout gear, and a hydrostatic testing device, which tests the firefighters’ suits to ensure they protect against toxic vapors, said Eichler. He added it will also pay for advanced training for the firefighters. Eichler said the fire department applies for these grants annually.

He added the Department of Homeland Security has awarded the G.F.D. funds several times during the past few years. The grant program helps fire departments with funding to improve operations using specialized training for response to situations like terrorist attacks; enhancement of emergency medical services programs; development of health and safety initiatives; establishment of fire education and prevention programs; creation of wellness and fitness programs; and equipment and facility upgrades, states the press release. The release adds that all of the grants through the program requires matching funds from the receiving agency.

PLAN from page one

would be broadcast. Town Manager Robin Frost said it’s really limited as to what can be censored on a public access channel. At this point, creating a public access channel is still in the beginning stages, said Michalik. He said the group has approached several funders and connected with a statewide public access channel group. He added there are a lot of resources available to help these projects move forward. Robitaille asked if the station would need equipment. Michalik said that all the equipment for the station would need to be purchased. He added there ways to purchase used equipment from other public access channels to lessen the cost of getting the necessary technology.

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note that Jim Roche, president of the Business and Industry Association questions the wisdom of these cuts. He points out that the costs will be shifted to those businesses that are struggling to keep offering insurance to their employees. In a state with at least 10% real unemployment, it’s hard to see this as an enticement to businesses considering locating here. For those worried about the cost shifting to the towns, Rep. Neal Kurk (a man who rubs his hands together with glee at the mention of the word “suffering”) has filed a bill to repeal the state’s 200-year-old law that allows needy people to turn to their towns for financial assistance. He realizes that cutting people off from aid doesn’t mean their needs disappear. He wants to make sure the safety net is completely removed. At the same time, the House voted to increase the death penalty. As soon as the bill was introduced, he called for a vote. One might view this as questionable conduct on the part of the Speaker — given that he was the bill’s primary sponsor. The fiscal impact of the bill is dramatic — it potentially adds upwards of $5 million a year to the budget. This seems a curious choice in a time of draconian budget cuts. These avowed prolifers would rather spend millions to kill one person than spend a dime to save the lives of many. “Fortune does not change men; it unmasks them.” — Susanne Curchod Necker (Susan Bruce is a local freelance writer. Visit her blog at: susanthebruce.blogspot.com.)

programs, said Michalik. He added the channel would act as a medium to get many of these events out to people. The channel could have a positive impact on the community, said Michalik. Selectman Paul Robitaille asked if anyone would act in the capacity of content control for the station. He added he recalls an incident out of Manchester where someone on a public access channel made libelous statements on air. Michalik said the philosophy behind public access is that there are few limits on what content is broadcast, so long as there’s an underlying community interest in the material. Despite this philosophy, Michalik said the group behind the plan will create guidelines for the content that

claimed to be joking — and what could be funnier than the idea of shooting families from planes or freezing people with Down Syndrome to death? Local Good Humor man Ray Shakir set off a firestorm at a budget committee hearing by announcing that some kids aren’t worth educating. Anyone who has read any of Shakir’s obnoxious letters to the editor already knows that there are indeed some people who aren’t teachable. He proves it every time he opens his mouth, or sits down at a keyboard. My personal favorite of his letters was the one where he expressed his sorrow that I wasn’t killed when my car hit a moose. Shakir displays the typical attitude of so many who make their money elsewhere, then move to the New Hampshire tax free haven for the wealthy: “I’ve Got Mine. Screw You.” He’s a pro-lifer who exemplifies the real Teabaglican motto: Love the Fetus/Hate the Child. That motto is was visible in the N.H. Legislature this past week. The House Finance Committee is recommending draconian cuts to the state’s health care system. The funds for hospitals, mental health centers, and community health centers would mean some of them might not be able to stay open. In Coos County, community health centers are the source of health care for many people. More people will go to the emergency room for treatment they can’t afford. Without mental health treatment, more people will be “treated” by the corrections system. It’s interesting to

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Thursday, March 31, 2011— Page 7

DAILY CROSSWORD TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

by Lynn Johnston by Scott Adams

DILBERT

By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Consider changing the rules of a game or agreeing to different terms in a relationship. It’s also an auspicious time to make new arrangements with a boss, colleague, client or customer. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will benefit from self-parenting. For instance, you may make a deal with yourself that you can “play” after you’ve cleaned your room or finished your “homework.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Let your inner confidence show in your style of speaking. If you are too selfeffacing, your credibility may be called into question. Talk with certainty, and others will be certain of you, as well. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will effectively integrate two parts of your life that don’t always fit nicely together -- for instance, your work with your family life, or your leisure with your work. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Research an influential person you would like to know. The future holds an encounter. If you say the right thing, this person will not only show you the ropes, but will also pull a few strings. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 31). You’ll be highly motivated, and once you get in motion, you will be determined to succeed one way or another. Through the next three months, your social life will bustle along at a busy, happy clip. April is romantic, and May brings a financial bonus. In July, you’ll alternate between tranquility and adventure. Capricorn and Aquarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 42, 14, 3, 10 and 17.

by Darby Conley

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The omens suggest that it may be just as easy to make a big change as it is to make a small one. So, as long as you are envisioning a change, it may as well be dramatic. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Once you accept the way things are, you have power over the situation. So consider dropping your resistance. Why struggle? Come to terms with the way things are, and you’ll be instantly influential. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your creativity and intelligence will stretch into new realms. You’ll apply what you learned in one area of life to a completely different subject and have success. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sometimes the prize goes to the one who deserves it most. Other times the prize goes to the one who thinks to ask for it. Take a chance, and ask for what you want. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A relationship is improving. It may feel like you are coasting along together. Enjoy this mellow, harmonious state. You have an especially easy time getting to know Gemini and Libra people. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have an excellent eye for what is going right in the world. Share your upbeat observations with anyone who will listen. Your optimism will have farreaching repercussions. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you don’t have a mentor yet, this will be a fine day to find one. Others are receptive to your charm and will find it easy to spot your talent and take note of the rich potential in you.

Get Fuzzy

HOROSCOPE

by Chad Carpenter

Solution and tips at www.sudoku.com

TUNDRA

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 thru 9.

For Better or Worse

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ACROSS 1 Use a crowbar 4 __ with; backed in an argument 9 Letters on the back of a love letter envelope 13 Tow; drag 15 Useful 16 Strong desire 17 __ of Wight 18 Songbirds 19 “I’ve __ Working on the Railroad” 20 Cruel 22 Take apart 23 British conservative 24 Tyson nibble 26 __ respected; very much esteemed 29 Sappy 34 See eye to eye 35 Allen or Feldman 36 British restroom 37 Make cloudy

38 39 40 41 42 43 45 46 47 48 51 56 57 58 60 61 62 63 64 65

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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Yesterday’s Answer

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Friday, April 1 Cholesterol Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon, AVH ENT office, second floor of hospitals. Complete lipid and sugar profiles available For appointment call 326-5870. Saturday, April 2 Ventriloquist Show: Donna Marie, accomplished ventriloquist, singer and dancer, performs unique musical and whimsical show featuring a bright array of her hand-made puppet friends, St. Kieran Arts Center,155 Emery St., Berlin, 1 p.m. Tickets $6 adults/$3 for children. Call 752-1028. Monday, April 4 Dummer School Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Dummer Town Hall Social Club Card Party: 1 p.m., St. Anne lower hall, School St., Berlin. WIC Clinic: Beginning 9 a.m., CCFHS, 54 Willow St., Berlin. For appointment, call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942. Tuesday, April 5 Milan School District Public Hearing: 6:30 p.m., Milan Village School Library. Milan School Board meeting, imediately following public hearing. AVH Diabetes Education Meeting: 6:30 p.m., AVH lecture room. Topic, Diabetic Neuropathy. Free, refreshments served. FMI 326-5631. WIC Voucher Clinic: Beginning 1:30 p.m., CCFHS, 54 Willow st., Berlin. For appointment, call 752-4678 or 1-888266-7942. Wednesday, April 6 WIC Clinic: Beginning 9 a.m., Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook. For appointment, call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942.

THURSDAY PRIME TIME 8:00 CBS 3 WCAX Big Bang

ALGNOL SROASC

Frasier

ABC 5 WMUR Wipeout (N) Å

Grey’s Anatomy (N)

Private Practice (N)

News

Nightline

NBC 6 WCSH Community Couples

The Office Parks

30 Rock

The Office News

Jay Leno

Doc Zone (N) Å

National

CBC 7 CBMT Doc Zone (N) Å

News

George S But

Letterman Jim

Comedy

CBC 9 CKSH Enquête (SC)

3600 secondes d’ex

PBS 10 WCBB Maine

Maine

Doc Martin Å

Life by Lobster

Charlie Rose (N) Å

PBS 11 WENH Rdside St

Windows

Nature (N) Å (DVS)

Frontline (N) Å

Frontline Å (DVS)

CBS 13 WGME Big Bang

Les Lionnes (SC)

Rules

CSI: Crime Scene

The Mentalist (N) Å

News

Letterman

IND 14 WTBS “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”

Fam. Guy

Conan (N)

IND 16 WPME Without a Trace Å

Without a Trace Å

Curb

Saver

Late Night Star Trek

Crossing

The World Over

EWTN

The World Over

CNN

In the Arena (N)

Piers Morgan Tonight

Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Å

LIFE

Reba Å

ESPN

MLB Baseball San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers. (Live)

ESPN2

College Basketball

CSNE

Play Ball

World Poker Tour: Sea Sports

NESN

NHL Hockey: Maple Leafs at Bruins

OXY

Law Order: CI

TVLND

Sanford

Raymond

Roseanne Roseanne

NICK

My Wife

Chris

Lopez

The Nanny The Nanny

TOON

Regular

MAD

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

FAM

Movie: “Enchanted”

Movie: “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”

DISN

Phineas

Good Luck Suite/Deck Suite/Deck Suite/Deck Good Luck Good Luck

USA

NCIS “Escaped” Å

TNT

NBA Basketball Boston Celtics at San Antonio Spurs. Å

GAC

GAC Nights

SYFY

››› “The Rocketeer”

TLC

Police Women

Police Women: Arrests Cellblock 6

Police Women: Arrests

HIST

Pawn

Swamp People (N)

MonsterQuest Å

Swamp People Å

DISC

Deadliest Catch

Taxidermy USA (N)

Deadliest Catch

HGTV

First Place First Place Selling NY Selling NY House

A-P

Blonde vs. Bear Å

Blonde vs. Bear

TRAV

Carnivore

Man, Food Man, Food Bizarre Foods

NGC

Naked Science

Ultimate Factories

SPIKE

Gangland “Crip or Die”

TNA Wrestling (N) (In Stereo) Å

Coal (In Stereo)

MTV

Jersey Shore Å

VH1

Saturday Night Live

COM

Futurama

A&E

The First 48 Å

Manhunter Manhunter Manhunter Manhunter

Sex/City

Sex & City Sex & City Chelsea

Reba Å

Pregame

Sanford

Phineas

Carnivore

Futurama

Bruins

Videos

Reba Å

Defending Women of How I Met How I Met SportsCenter Å ATP Tennis

Daily

Celtics

SportsNet Sports

Instigators Daily

NCIS (In Stereo) Å

Daily

Fam. Guy

The 700 Club Å NCIS “Doppelganger”

NBA Basketball

Backstory: Rascal

GAC Late Shift

Movie: ››› “The Bourne Ultimatum” (2007) Matt Damon.

Hunters

Blonde vs. Bear (N) Ultimate Factories Jersey Shore (N) Å

House

Chrono

Hunters

Blonde vs. Bear Å Bizarre Foods Naked Science

Movie: ›› “You Got Served” (2004) (In Stereo)

South Park South Park South Park Daily Show Colbert

Sex/City

Movie: ››‡ “Secret Window” (2004)

TCM

105 Movie: ›››› “All About Eve” (1950) Bette Davis. Å

ALN

110 Chicago Hope Å

HBO

110 Mildred Pierce “Part One & Part Two” Å

SHOW

221 Movie: ››‡ “Behind the Burly Q”

TMC

231 Movie: ›› “Sukiyaki Western Django” (2007)

Movie: “The Truth” (2009) Å

ENC

248 Movie: ›‡ “Law Abiding Citizen” (2009) Å

Movie: ››› “Die Hard 2” (1990) Bruce Willis.

Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: BRICK FAINT CRYING FOSSIL Answer: What the magician had on the course — A BAG OF TRICKS

Sex/City

Reba Å

NCIS “Faking It” Å Headline

Pawn

Rosary

AMC

Answer here: Yesterday’s

10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 The Mentalist (N) Å News 13 on FOX (N)

LUPBM

9:30

Mobbed (N) Å

by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

CFLIF

9:00

CSI: Crime Scene

FOX 4 WPFO American Idol Å

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

8:30 Rules

MARCH 31, 2011

Sex/City

E! News

Movie: ››‡ “Secret Window” (2004)

Chicago Hope Å Laugh

Movie: ››‡ “The Last of Sheila” Movie: ››‡ “Foxfire Light” (1982, Drama) Runnin’ Rebels

Cathouse

Nrs Jackie Teller

Call Girl

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

Real Sex Call Girl Metropia

––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Thursday 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@whitemtrotary.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: 10am – 6pm; Saturdays: 10am – Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30pm. The NH Downloadable Audio Book Program available to patrons, who are able to choose from a varied and extensive collection. FMI at 466-2525 or gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. 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: Thursdays - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. U-Turn Youth Group: invites all youth ages 12 to 17 to join us on Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Lots of fun, fellowship and just what you need to pick up your week. Call Steve at 752-5374 at Harvest Christian Fellowship, a Foursquare Church. 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 Thrusday 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. Serenity Steps: 567 Main Street. Berlin’s peer support center. Open Monday to Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 8 p.m. Offers a variety of support groups and activities to area’s mental health consumers. (FMI 752-8111) Friday AA Meeting: Discussion Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Discussion Meeting,, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., AVH. Weekly “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. Berlin Area Head Start Accepting Applications: For children between the ages of 3-5 years old. This is an income eligible program. Call 752-5464 to schedule an appointment to enroll your child. Men’s Breakfast Meeting, Congregational/UCC in Gorham on Main Street. Meeting held the second Friday of each month at 7 a.m.

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by Abigail Van Buren

MAN FEARS SOCK DRAWER MIX-UP WILL DOOM HIM TO RUN IN CIRCLES

DEAR READERS: It’s April 1, the day I get to share some of the occasional letters I receive from folks who are pulling my leg. Read on: DEAR ABBY: My wife of 23 years is threatening to divorce me on the grounds that I’m “unreasonable.” Is it unreasonable for me to attempt to keep my socks oriented to the proper feet? When I put my socks on the wrong feet, I run around in circles and become disoriented. I know women don’t have this problem because they wear pantyhose -- so it’s impossible to put them on the wrong feet. I sewed a bit of red yarn on the tops of my right socks so I could keep them straight. My wife says I’m crazy, but I insist, “Right on right; left on left.” So tell me, Abby -- must I run in stupid circles and endure moments of disorientation and embarrassment? Or should I forgo the red yarn and hang in there with my wife to preserve our marriage? -- DISTURBED KENTUCKY MAN DEAR DISTURBED KENTUCKY MAN: And a happy April Fools’ Day to you, too. The red yarn is preferable to the yarn you have spun for me. (It’s also preferable to running in circles like a decapitated chicken.) And you’re mistaken about women’s pantyhose. Ask any woman who has put hers on backward. DEAR ABBY: I’m concerned about my youngest son, “Sammy.” From the moment he gets up each day until the time he retires at night, he spends almost the entire time playing in the sandbox in our backyard. My wife and I are alarmed by his bizarre behavior, and incidentally, so is his wife. What should we do? -- WORRIED

DAD IN GEORGIA DEAR WORRIED DAD: Be sure to brush him off if he ever runs a marathon to prevent diaper rash. DEAR ABBY: Lately I’ve been having some strange dreams. I cannot explain how I come up with this stuff. The other night I had a doozy: whips, chains, whistles, yo-yos, circus midgets, a duck, a Romanian peasant woman, and my grandmother riding by on a bicycle giving me the finger. Please advise. -- CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ DEAR CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’: What a coincidence! I had that very same dream last night. Your grandmother sure gets around. DEAR ABBY: I hate bothering you because I know you’re busy, but I have been getting the runaround from my TV provider. I have asked them repeatedly to send someone over to fix my set, but they keep saying it can be fixed by remote control. I’ve got a black screen and it just doesn’t work. Can you come over to fix it? -- MISSING JERRY SPRINGER IN PITTSBURGH DEAR MISSING JERRY: I help people solve relationship problems, but the one you’re having with your TV set does not qualify. Sorry. DEAR ABBY: I prefer to sleep facing in; my husband prefers to sleep facing out. My problem is when he’s gassy -- which is often -- it puts me “in the line of fire.” We’ve talked about how to deal with this problem, but haven’t been able to come up with a solution. Any suggestions? -- GAS TAXED IN NEWARK, DEL. DEAR GAS TAXED: Yes. Switch sides!

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

Doonesbury

by Gary Trudeau

For Rent

For Rent-Commercial

BERLIN: First ave. 2nd floor, 3 bedrooms, heat and h/w included $700/mo. and 4 bedroom heat and h/w included $800/mo. 508-309-0963.

GORHAM NH- 299 Main St. 1900sf Great visibility. 466-3809.

BERLIN: One bedroom, 1st. floor, heat, h/w, included, parking, no pets, $525/mo. 752-3089, 340-0401.

CEDAR POND CAMP FOR RENT

Milan, NH. Day, week, month or summer season. On water, no pets, (603)449-2079. GORHAM NH- furnished. Includes washer/ dryer, 2 bedroom/ 2nd floor, No smoking/ no pets, $575/mo plus utilities (603)466-3809. GORHAM, 1 bedroom, heat included, w/d hookup, no smoking/ pets. $525/mo. 466-3162. GORHAM, NH 2 bedroom $800/mo, heat and hot water included. Security deposit, references required. 1(800)944-2038. GORHAM, NH Furnished (optional) 1 bedroom $650/mo, heat and hot water included. Security deposit and references required. 1(800)944-2038. GORHAM- New fully furnished 2 BR, all appliances, TV, w/d, heat included. No smoking/ pets 723-8854. GORHAM: 13 Exchange St, (white bldg w/ black trim) 1 br, second floor, h/ hw, fridge and stove, no w/d hookup, no pets. Sec. dep. needed. Call: 466-3378 (8am-4pm, M-F or leave a message). HEATED- 2 bedroom, spacious, sunny, w/d hookups, no pets, no smoking, 1st floor. Security, references, $665/mo. Available 3/1/11. Berlin. (603)343-7912. NEWLY available apt., 2 bedrooms, downtown area, $525/mo. plus deposit, 752-3640, 915-0474. NEWLY renovated, one bedroom $450, two bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, hot water included, $500/mo. 603-234-9507 Bruce.

For Sale 96 Ford Taurus, $750; 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0 engine $200; Compound bow, $100, 449-3492. AMAZING! Beautiful queen or full pillow top mattress set $249, king $399. See ad under “furniture”. BED- Orthopedic 11 inch thick super nice pillowtop mattress & box. 10 Yr. warranty, new-in-plastic. Cost $1,200, sell Queen-$299, Full-$270 King-$450. Can deliver. 235-1773 BEDROOM- 7-piece Solid cherry sleigh. Dresser/Mirror chest & night stand (all dovetail). New-in-boxes cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-427-2001 Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 433-4665

MOVING SALE Rental Fleet on sale. Snowboards, Elan skis, Dalbello boots at Boarder Patrol. (603)356-5885. NORDINE Heavy Duty Central Air system 240 H.U. $400. 200 gal plastic water tank $150 (603)752-1224. SEARS elliptical glider $300. Antique white China cabinet with drawer $300. Bedroom dresser with mirror & shelf on side $175. Oak hutch $300. Futon (has a real bed) with fold out side table $175. (603)723-6022.

Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full Mattress Set. Luxury firm European pillow-top. New in plastic, costs $1,095, sell $249. Can deliver. 603-305-9763

Free

ONE bedroom, furnished, no pets $525, parking (603)723-3856.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858 DOLLAR-A-DAY: Ad must run a minimum of 5 consecutive days. Ads over 15 words add 10¢ per word per day. REGULAR RATE: $2 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional caps 10¢ per word per day. Centered bold heading: 9 pt. caps 40¢ per line, per day (2 lines maximum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once. DEADLINES: noon two days prior the day of publication except for Monday’s paper when the deadline is Thursday, 11 a.m. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa and Mastercard credit cards and of course cash. There is a $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 752-5858; send a check or money order with ad copy to The Berlin Daily Sun, 164 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 or stop in at our offices on Main Street in Berlin. OTHER RATES: For information about the professional directory or classified display ads call 752-5858.

STARK: New 3 bedroom duplex, country setting, appliances included, no pets or smoking. Lease and security required, $900/mo. Plus utilities. Heat included. Call 449-6659 or 749-4355.

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

Help Wanted

CITY OF BERLIN New Hampshire

Animals

Autos

For Rent

FOUR red & white Brittany spaniel pups, ready, April 27, $600, 603-752-7693 or 603-723-6726.

1999 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi 130k miles, Leather, air, sunroof, loaded. Great shape. No rust. $3,650/OBO. 752-5339.

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

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

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance 603-447-1373 TERRIER (Cairn) loves, snow/ rocks! Fixed, females, all shots, trained, good mousers! Small fee, 603-348-3607.

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

2000 Audi A6 AWD, loaded, $6000/obo; 2008 Chrysler Convertible, Crossfire, $20,000/obo, 603-449-2164. 2002 Mercury Sable V8 FWD, aut. 72K miles, power everything, $3500, 603-752-3729, 603-723-3054 2003 Toyota Tundra, Black, 2WD, Manual Trans, 214K, $2900, 752-1968. BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504. BUYING junk cars and local towes, 603-348-3403.

Announcement

Business Opportunities

GOT a problem? Pray the Rosary!

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.

THANKS life.

Mom, for choosing

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

Are you working in the area and need a room for a night, week or by the month? Stay at a DuBee Our Guest Bed and Breakfast in Milan. Fully furnished including paper goods, full use of kitchen, wireless internet, Direct TV, barbecue grill, and cleaning service. $35 per night or $125/week. Owners have separate living quarters FMI call 603-449-2140 or 603-723-8722 AVAILABLE April 1st. Partially furnished, 2 room, efficiency apt. with deck, washer/dryer availability, $450/mo., includes all utilities, non-smoking, no pets building, security & references required, call 752-5250.

BERLIN- Apartments available. 3 Bedroom $775/mo heat included, 1 Bedroom $475/mo. Heat included. Both have washer dryer hookup, electric hot water, Yard. No Smokers. Pets May be considered with excellent references. 723-7015. BERLIN - Upper Main street, First floor, Three bedroom, recently remodeled, garage, $775/mo heated 723-5444, 631-0149. BERLIN: Room for rent. All utilities included except food. FMI 723-3919 or 723-0308 BERLIN: 3 bedroom, 2nd. floor, heated, h/w, hardwood floors, off street parking, 466-2088. BERLIN: 3/bedroom, 2/bath, 2nd. floor, w/d hook-up, includes heat, no pets, no smoking, references required, $750 plus security, 603-986-5264. BUILDING 723-1997.

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HOUSING COORDINATOR TEMPORARY FULL TIME The City of Berlin is accepting applications for the position of Housing Coordinator. This position will be of a temporary full time nature reporting to the City Manager for an undetermined length of time. There will be no benefits associated with this position. The primary function of this position will be to continue to address the issue of surplus substandard or blighted housing within the City of Berlin. Doing this involves competing for local, state and federal funds, obtaining and dealing with hazardous substance remediation funds via grant writing, managing any funds received, writing and administering various types of contracts, work with other City departments concerning housing issues and assist the Finance Director with tax deeded properties and manage the sale or demolition of these properties as determined appropriate. Educational requirements include a college degree in fields such as engineering, project management or equivalent. Must possess and maintain a valid passenger motor vehicle operator license. Significant experience in project management and in writing plans, proposals and grants. The minimum requirements listed above may be satisfied by having any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Job description is available at the City Manager’s Office (603-752-7532), Berlin City Hall, 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm or on the City website www.berlinnh.gov. Letters of interest and resumes must be received at the City Manager's Office by Thursday March 31st, 2011 The City of Berlin is an equal opportunity employer.

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Services HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison 367-8851. HANDYMAN: Property maintenance, carpentry, int./ ext. painting, sheet-rocking, etc. free estimates, call 915-0755.

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16+ years experience! On-site computer repair, upgrades, wireless setup, virus removal, & more! (603)723-0918 www.TechProsNH.com TIM'S CARPENTRY All phases, kitchens, bathrooms, sheetrock, painting, wall papering, masonary and more. Free estimates, insured. 466-5933, 915-6216.

Wanted LOOKING bass player, 70's music, call Reggie, 326-3376. NEW Hampshire Books Needed; White Mountains, AMC Guides, History, Sets, Estates, Many Others. Mat, 348-7766.

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ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE? Enjoy the quality of life found in the Mt. Washington Valley while working in a progressive hospital that matches advanced medical technology with a compassionate approach to patient care. Join our team and see what a difference you can make! In addition to competitive salaries, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes health/dental, generous paid time off, matching savings plan, educational assistance and employee fitness program. We have the following openings:

WHITE MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BERLIN, NH President’s Assistant (Administrative Assistant I) Position # 13568 $ 30,985.50 – 36,289.50 Annually benefit package included Available June 1, 2011 This full-time position serves in the capacity of administrative assistant to the College President and is a professional liaison with various constituents including college personnel and students, community and legislative contacts, and various education, business, and professional groups. This working relationship includes thoughtful communication, confidentiality, respect, reliability, accountability, responsibility, creative solutions to challenging situations, and customer service. Accountabilities include complex appointment and event scheduling as well as coordination of various leadership level group meetings and note taking. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associate's degree from a recognized college or technical institute with major study in business administration, accounting, or public administration. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in responsible office or business management activities. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education. Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for communication and compliance, as well as project design and database management. Ability to create, organize, and implement complex work plans and schedules. For appointment consideration, Administrative Assistant I applicants must successfully participate in a structured interview measuring possession of knowledge, skills and abilities identified as necessary for satisfactory job performance by this class specification. The structured interview is developed and administered, according to Division of Personnel guidelines, by representatives of the college in which the vacancy exists. Submit State of New Hampshire Application for Employment, resume and transcripts to: Human Resources Department White Mountains Community College 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, NH 03570 (603) 752-1113 ext. 3003 • 1-800-445-4525 gtremblay@ccsnh.edu • www.wmcc.edu Application review to begin April 11, 2011 State Applications may be obtained on-line at www.ccsnh.edu Equal Employment Opportunity

• Paramedic- Per Diem- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic; EMS Provider license; 1yr pre-hospital care (EMT-I or higher) • OB/RN- Per Diem- Must have OB experience. • Medical Records Clerk- F/T Temp- To facilitate set-up, transition of paper records into the electronic system (Sequel Med). Requirements: medical terminology, data entry and office experience. • RN/Care/Case Manager- BSN preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking capabilities and outstanding internal and external customer relations skills. Previous case management experience desired. Clinical experience with ability to proactively interact with physicians on current and proposed care within an acute care environment required. Knowledge of insurance plans, including Medicare reimbursement helpful. Position involves discharge planning and assisting patients with care transitions. • Office RN- F/T- Previous office experience preferred. BLS required. Willing to be a team player, NH License. • Clinical Coordinator- F/T- RN with Wound Care exp. Resp. to coordinate clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. Must have organizational and leadership skills. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing pref. Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS, infection control, safety and all unit required skill review. • Physical Therapist- Per Diem- Min Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Previous inpatient exp pref. Current NH PT License and CPR Cert req. Wknd and Wkday cov. • RN- F/T- ACLS, BLS & PALS and some acute care exp and critical care exp pref. Must take rotating call. Positive attitude, team player, computer skills and critical thinking skills required. • Medical Assistant- F/T, certification as a Medical Assistant is required. Applicant must be computer literate and have strong reading, writing, communication and analytical skills. 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

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Winnifred C. Cooney BERLIN -- Mrs. Winnifred C. (Moulton) Cooney, 85, formerly of 1823 Hutchins Street, Berlin, NH passed away on Wednesday March 30, 2011 at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH. She was born in Bath, NH, on August 10, 1925, the daughter of Max E. and Della A. (Brill) Moulton and lived in Berlin since her marriage to Francis Cooney at the age of 20. She was a member of St. Kieran Church,, now known as Good Shepherd Parish, the White Mountain Post #2520 VFW Ladies Auxiliary, MESH and the St. Kieran Altar Guild. Members of the family include three sons, Andrew M. Cooney, Gary F. Cooney and Patrick J. Cooney, all of Berlin; two daughters, Sharon E. Holbrook of Littleton, and Sandra A. Solinsky of Bath; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Iola Blair of Woodsville, and Isabelle Thayer of North Haverhill; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis W. Cooney, a son, Bruce W. Cooney, sisters, Francese Crowe, Bernice Boomhower and Ida Fortier and by brothers, Oliver Moulton and Owen Moulton. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning April 2, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Avenue, Berlin, NH. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Donations in her memory may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. For more information, or to sign an online guest book, please visit www.bryantfuneralhome.net.

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A group of Brown School second graders recently completed a month long Lunch Bunch Book Club co-hosted by Mrs. Forestall and Mrs. Rancourt. Pizza was enjoyed on the final day-compliments of the Brown School Parent Teacher Organization. The students are as follows: Front row (l-r) Colby Carrier, Elijah Pinette, Mia Dalphonse. Middle row (l-r) Kyra Woodward, Megan Bilodeau, Dominick Paradis, Emily Coulombe, Lily Campbell. Back row (l-r) Timothy Girard, Mickailey Walsh, Kelly McCormick, Aaliyah Bennett, Kyleigh Black, Jacob Cooney, Shaun Goyette.

Emotional abuse at home and in the workplace BERLIN -- Androscoggin Valley Hospital invites the public to its next health education lecture titled, “Emotional Abuse at Home and in the Workplace.” The lecture, to be presented by Stephen A. Kull, MD, FACOG of AVH Surgical Associates will be held in the AVH lecture room, located on the hospital’s first floor. Dr. Kull will explore the pathology and prevalence of emotional abuse. Despite its venue, whether public, private, in the home or the workplace such abuse is violent and destructive. Emotional abuse knows no boundaries of age or gender. An understanding of what it means to be the victim, perpetra-

tor or enabler of emotional abuse will be examined as will the psychological and physical affects upon the victim. Dr. Kull is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist with over 28 years of experience. From 1991 to 2005, he was the principal of Kull and Griffiths OB/ GYN & Midwifery in Manchester, and has served as attending physician in obstetrics and gynecology at several hospitals within the state. For more information about this and/or any other AVH Health Education Lecture, please call James Patry, AVH public relations and marketing director, at (603) 326-5606.

Spring is here and it’s time to do some fruit pruning LANCASTER -- Join Bill Lord and Steve Turaj at their hosts the Pratts. This year we will be looking at small fruit care, raspberries and blueberries, on Sat. April 9 at 10:30 a.m. We will meet at Pratts’ Berries, 63 Water Street, Lancaster.

We are pleased to announce the arrival of the extended line of Benjamin Moore Paints and Stains at Berlin’s Aubuchon Hardware! Regal, Impervo, and other familiar products are joined by new Benjamin Moore products. Ben Arbor Coat and the amazing Aura; simply put the best paint Benjamin Moore has ever produced! Low VOC’s as well as NO VOC product is now available at your neighborhood paint and hardware store right here in Berlin. With all the new Benjamin Moore products you’ll see how we paired up with them to become simply the best. Benjamin Moore and Aubuchon Hardware; together we’ll “Fix You Right Up”! Stop by the Berlin store and redeem this coupon for $5.00 OFF any gallon of any Benjamin Moore paint.

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