The Berlin Daily Sun, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 by Daily Sun

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011

VOL. 20 NO. 16

No money in federal budget agreement for Berlin prison BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – The federal budget agreement does not contain funding to activate the federal prison in Berlin, meaning its opening is delayed until U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen yesterday reported that the budget agreement does not contain money to operate the Berlin prison, which was scheduled to begin hiring correctional officers this month. The agreement runs through Sept. 30 – the end of the federal 2011 fiscal year. Shaheen said she will work to get the funds in the 2012 fiscal budget. “I am committed to seeing that

funding for the Berlin prison is included in next year’s budget,” Shaheen said. “Right now, we have a $276 million state-of-the-art prison already built. Now we’re spending an additional $4 million a year to keep the empty building open. That’s not fiscally responsible,” she said. While disappointed, local officials said they will use the time to get people and businesses ready to work for and do business with the Bureau of Prisons. “This is bad news for the entire region. We were looking for more jobs there. We’ve been waiting and see MONEY page 15

City close to PILT agreement with Laidlaw BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN -- The city and Laidlaw Berlin BioPower/Berlin Station LLC are close to finalizing a payment in lieu of taxes agreement for the proposed 75-megawatt biomass plant. The 20-year agreement would include annual payments in lieu of property taxes as well as annual fees for use of city water and sewer systems Mayor Paul Grenier told the

city council Monday night the city has “a blueprint of an agreement with Laidlaw” and expects it will be completed in one more session. Once the agreement is finalized, it must then go to the city council for approval. The water commission must also approve the water fee. Payments in lieu of taxes (or PILT) agreements are not uncommon for large renewable energy projects. Coos County signed one with Granite Reliable Power for see PILT page 8

BERLIN, N.H.

752-5858

FREE

Photographer Mark Ducharme has produced this collage for the middle of the local Monopoly Game being produced by CAP Transportation as a fund-raiser.

Get ready for Androscoogin Valley Monopoly BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – Monopoly is one of the most popular board games in history and soon an Androscoggin Valley version will be on the market. Tri-County Community Action Program’s Transportation Program is developing the localized version as a fund-raiser for its transit operation. Overseeing the effort are CAP Transportation Director Beverly Raymond and Administrative Assistant Gayle Lawhorn. For those unfamiliar with Monopoly,

the game has as its goal forcing opposing players into bankruptcy by collecting ‘monopolies’ of certain properties. Instead of names like Marvin Gardens and North Carolina Avenue on the 40 squares that make up the board, CAP is selling naming rights to local businesses and organizations at a cost between $200 and $500 per square. Both the square and title card will bear the name of the local business. The higher priced properties on the board (i.e. Park Place) will cost more than low priced properties such see MONOPOLY page 8

State releases yearly assessment Fire, EMS depts restarting Explorer program reports for area public schools BY CRAIG LYONS

BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN — The annual assessment reports for New Hampshire schools yielded mixed results for schools in the Androscoggin Valley. The Ed Fenn Elementary School, Gorham Middle School, Milan Village School and the Errol Con-

BANKRUPTCY or CRIMINAL DEFENSE Free InitialM eeting S m all& Lyons A ttorneys 1-800-373-1114 (a debtreliefagency)

solidated Elementary School meet adequate yearly progress in reading mathematics; Gorham High School and Berlin Junior High met requirements in at least one area; and Brown Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and Berlin High School didn’t meet see ASSESSMENT page 14

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM— The Gorham Emergency Medical Services and Fire Department are opening their doors to youth from the Androscoggin Valley for a chance to see what it’s like to work as a firefighter or paramedic. The two departments are restarting the Explorer program that gives youths between the ages of 14- 20 a chance to

Maureen’s Boutique & Tanning Salon

146 Main St. 752-7569

We have Stand-up Tanning Call for an appointment

work with the departments and possibly pursue a career in those fields. The departments will host an informational meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the fire station to introduce anyone interested to the program. Derek Palmeri, who’s helping coordinate the program, said he’s looking forward to getting Explorer Post 60 going again. see EXPLORER page 14

Daniels Landscaping LLC FREE ESTIMATES Kevin Daniels 723-3838

1039 North Rd., Shelburne • 466-5709

Page 2 — THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011

‘Windies’ celebrate 75 years of fave book MARIETTA, Ga. (NY Times) — It doesn’t take much to talk Selina Faye Sorrow into slipping on her replica of the dress Vivien Leigh wore in the barbecue scene from the film “Gone With the Wind.” You don’t know the dress? Then you are clearly not one of the “windies,” fans so ardent that recreating the burning of Atlanta in an airport hotel banquet room is not out of the question. Mrs. Sorrow, 48, might best be described as windies’ royalty, one of perhaps 100 people in the country who meet a few times a year to indulge in all things G.W.T.W. This year, the book’s 75th anniversary, will be as indulgent as it gets. Nearly every room of her house in Powder Springs, Ga., a short drive from the Gone With the Wind Museum, drips with the book and film. It started with the Scarlett O’Hara Barbie doll that Mrs. Sorrow’s husband gave her 18 years ago. Now, she has more than 500 items worth thousands of dollars. Twin Rhett Butler-Scarlett O’Hara pillows adorn the couple’s king-size bed. She has a replica of Clark Gable’s driver’s license, G.W.T.W. wine and water bottles and rare engraved invitations to Margaret Mitchell’s funeral, which were delivered after the novel’s author was killed, at age 48, by a reckless driver in 1949.

SAYWHAT...

“

‘Classic.’ A book which people praise and don’t read.” —Mark Twain

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIGEST––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Tonight Low: 29 Record: 7 (1926) Sunset: 7:27 p.m.

Tomorrow High: 49 Low: 32 Sunrise: 6:03 a.m. Sunset: 7:28 p.m. Friday High: 47 Low: 27

LOTTERY#’S

DOW JONES 117.53 to 12,264

DAILY NUMBERS Day 9-8-9 • 5-7-9-5

NASDAQ 26.72. to 2,745

TODAY’SWORD

oppugn

verb; 1. To assail by criticism, argument, or action. 2. To call in question; dispute. — courtesy dictionary.com

4,447

S&P 10.30 to 1,314

U.S. military deaths in Iraq.

records are from 1886 to present

Texas governor to view wildfire damage ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WORLD/NATION–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

(NY Times) — Gov. Rick Perry of Texas is scheduled on Tuesday to take an aerial tour of areas damaged by wildfires that continue to burn hundreds of thousands of acres across the state, while rivers in North Dakota and Minnesota are generally receding, officials said, though the risk of flooding is expected to increase again by the end of the week. In Texas, 78 fires have scarred 385,000 acres during the past week, with the larg-

est burning in West Texas, which has been suffering from drought conditions for the past three months. For the past several days, low humidity and high winds have helped fan flames and the wind has hampered firefighting efforts, including grounding some helicopters and airplanes used to dump water on wildfires from the air, officials said. Meteorologists said they expected the high winds to continue Tuesday with gusts

France and Britain urge stronger Action in Libya PARIS (NY Times) — France and Britain urged NATO on Tuesday to intensify airstrikes against Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s forces and called on the alliance to do more to shield noncombatants from loyalist attacks. “So the U.N. sanctions a no-fly zone, which morphs into dropping bombs on Tripoli. Where’s the legality in that? But I guess this is democracy we are defending right?” The remarks could well embolden rebels who have proved

“Save Your Vehicle. Think Used” P&L Auto Parts, Inc. Can Help! New Hampshire Certified Green Yard www.pandlautoparts.com Route 110, Berlin, NH • 752-1040 •Late model used auto and truck parts •Free parts locating service, “If we don’t have it, we’ll get it!” •New OEM and aftermarket parts available upon request •Cash for tired, unwanted vehicles – FREE PICKUP

SPECIAL SALE

Kitchen Cabinets ONE Saturday, April 16 DAY ONLY 8am-2pm Former Lennox Store, Rt. 16, North Conway (Between Green Granite Inn & new Dairy Queen)

NEW Manufactures Discounted Units Many in original packing AT YARD SALE PRICES $10.00-$50.00 per cabinet Over 100 Separate Cabinets, Various Sizes WHITE - HICKORY - OAK PROCEEDS BENEFIT

THEMARKET

3DAYFORECAST

Today High: 39 Record: 85 (1945) Sunrise: 6:05 a.m.

unable to hold on to terrain captured from loyalist forces in weeks of advances and retreats along the coastal highway leading westward from the insurgents’ redoubts in eastern Libya. The comments by William Hague, the British foreign secretary, and Alain Juppé, the French foreign minister, also appeared to signal a rift within the alliance only eight days after it assumed command from the United States for the air campaign over Libya.

in the Texas Panhandle reaching 35 miles per hour. “We are looking at continued critical fire conditions in eastern New Mexico and West Texas,” said Tom Bradshaw, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service. “That area will be under the gun for the next three to five days,” he said — no rain is forecast in the area for that time. “We’re really not seeing much improvement.”

Japanese officials try to explain delays in reporting radiation TOKYO (NY Times) — Japanese officials struggled through the day on Tuesday to explain why it had taken them a month to disclose large-scale releases of radioactive material in mid-March at a crippled nuclear power plant, as the government and an electric utility disagreed on the extent of continuing problems there. The government announced Tuesday morning that it had raised its rating of the severity of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to 7, the worst on an international scale, from 5. Officials said that the reactor had released one-tenth as much radioactive material as the Chernobyl accident in 1986, but still qualified as a 7 according to a complex formula devised by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Japan’s new assessment was based largely on computer models showing very heavy emissions of radioactive iodine and cesium from March 14 to 16, just after the earthquake and tsunami rendered the plant’s emergency cooling system inoperative.

R obert W . A verill M .D . W ill be seeing patients w ith derm atology problem s at the A ndroscoggin V alley H ospital Surgical C enter (St. L uke’s B uilding)

Friday,A pril 15th FO R A P P O IN T M E N T S C A L L B A R B A R A O R SU E A T

1-413-774-3077

MIM’S EXCAVATING/TRUCKING •Site Work •Trucking •Septic Systems •General Excavating •Land Clearing •Concrete Slabs & Foundations

Ray Villeneuve 25 years experience

160 W. Milan Rd., Berlin, NH Phone 603-752-7468 • Cell 603-723-9988

Come join us for the 92nd Annual Androscoggin Valley Fish & Game Association Annual Banquet April 28 at St. Ann’s Hall in Berlin. Banquet tickets WILL GO ON SALE at Berlin Mills Variety 1725 Main St in Berlin, beginning on April 1st. Tickets are $30.00 and include the gratuity. Doors open at 5pm. For more info call President Bob Pelchat at 752-7719

LOADS OF PRIZES, 50/50 Gun Raffle, Kids Raffle and much more.

Androscoggin Valley Fish and Game Assn., Inc

www.riversideheightsnh.com

A Truly Unique Northeast Experience! 181 Cole Street, Berlin, NH 603-752-7535 www.pcre.com

Soldier’s wife fights condo group’s flag ban BY GARRY RAYNO THE UNION LEADER

GILFORD — The wife of a soldier serving in Afghanistan has hired a lawyer to take on her condo association for not only refusing to allow her to display the American flag, but refusing to reimburse her for one damaged this winter by workers at the 137-unit development. Geri Farnell of the Samoset Condos, 2696 Lakeshore Road, said she is headed to small claims court. “The flag represents what he does. It’s his life,” she said of Troy Farnell, who is in the First Special Forces Group. “I thought New Hampshire was incredibly patriotic. But maybe not.” Troy Farnell, deployed in early February, is 49. He has spent his career in the military. Geri Farnell said she served in the military for four years. The two have been married 14 years and owners at the Samoset the past four years. Ever since they moved in, Farnell said, she has had a flag on a pole outside their residence. She said she was aware that the condo association had a policy about objects displayed outdoors. She asked permission for the flag and a bird feeder; the property manager at the time told her to go ahead. Her neighbor put a flag out as well. Monday night, during a walk around the complex, many decorative flags could be seen on doors. Last summer, when contracted roofers were doing work at the development, Farnell said her flag was sheared off on its pole and left on the ground. “I went and got a new one,” she said. She put it on a more solid stand. This winter when contractors again came to the units, this time to shovel

snow off the roofs, the flag was again knocked to the ground. This time it was left buried under feet of snow and ice. “I couldn’t even pull it out from under the (ice) chunks,” said Farnell. She gave Evergreen Property management two calls. She said eventually someone dug out the flag and left it on her porch. But it was damaged. She sent a bill to the condo association for about $80. She received a letter dated March 29 from Lorie Paquette, association manager. It indicated the condominium association was not going to reimburse Farnell, and she was not going to be able to fly Old Glory anymore. “Flags are a direct violation of the rules and regulations and therefore, the association shall not be responsible for replacement,” Paquette wrote. A message left on Paquette’s voice mail Monday was not immediately returned. Paquette attached to the letter a copy of the rules and regulations. They were adopted Nov. 4, 2010, and made effective Dec. 1, 2010. While the rules do not spell out “flags,” the list of forbidden outdoor items includes rugs, towels, decorations, sports equipment, including lawn games, kayaks and canoes “so as to be visible” at the condominiums, which are only feet away from Lake Winnipesaukee. Farnell said her husband “can’t even believe it. And now I am in direct violation. I can’t even put my flag back,” she said. She said she is prepared to go all the way to the Supreme Court with her fight. But she doesn’t necessarily want to do that. It would be nice, she said, just to get the flag back up before her husband comes home from war.

Jury views alleged child porn from ex-teacher’s computer BY JAMES A KIMBLE THE UNION LEADER

BRENTWOOD — Tuesday morning jurors watched several video files prosecutors say were part of a child pornography collection belonging to a former Timberlane Middle School teacher and coach. The movies were shown on a projection screen during the second day of Scott Buatti’s trial in Rockingham County Superior Court on charges of possession and attempted possession of child pornography. Buatti was a gym teacher and coach at Timberlane Middle School for 19 years until he resigned following his indictment in 2009. The jury, including alternates, is currently made up of 9 men and 4 women. Several jurors watched with their arms folded, some getting red in the face during approximate 30 minutes of video footage that investigators

culled from Buatti’s home computer after it was seized in February 2008. One juror — a young woman — covered her eyes repeatedly while the videos were played on a projection screen and briefly looked away during one video. Three of the videos showed the same girl who was in heavy makeup and directed by an adult voice to pose naked while a camera bulb repeatedly flashed. Buatti appeared to look away from the screen at first then just stared straight ahead ignoring the movies sitting just a few feet to the side of the projection screen. More than 30 supporters sat on Buatti’s side of the courtroom while the video files were played in court. The videos erased any question about the age of the young girls, who were instructed to take off short skirts and hosiery or appeared naked while being instructed to pose in various positions by adult voices.

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011— Page 3

Senate Commerce Committee green-lights right-to-work bill BY GARRY RAYNO THE UNION LEADER

CONCORD — The Senate Commerce Committee today voted 4-1 to recommend the right-to-work bill be approved by the full Senate. The vote was down party lines with the four Republicans supporting the bill and one Democrat voting against. The committee amended the bill by stripping a House provision that would remove the requirement public unions bargain for all employees at a workplace. Committee chair Russell, Prescott, R-Kingston, said unions should not have a problem convincing workers to become members if they do their job representing workers. “This bill would not be a disruption or a drive to the bottom for wages and benefits,” he said.

The bill would prohibit unions from charging a worker who does not want to join the union from being charged an agency fee for the cost of negotiating a contract. After the vote, Diana Lacey, State Employee Association president, said the committee vote represents government interfering with the relationship between a business and its employees. “Their priorities are in the wrong place, when we have economic development issues in this state,” she said. The bill has passed the House, and the Senate is now expected to vote on it next week or the week after. Gov. John Lynch has said he would veto the bill if it arrives on his desk. Lawmakers have rejected similar legislation for more than a decade, but the large Republican majority in both the House and Senate paved the way for passage this session.

Accused murderers, released years ago, in cuffs again BY PAT GROSSMITH THE UNION LEADER

NASHUA — Two men are under arrest in Canada charged with the brutal murders more than 22 years ago of two Nashua women. Both men, Anthony Barnaby, 43, and David Caplin, 49, were charged previously in the murders of Brenda Warner and Charlene Ranstrom in their home at 7 Mason St. during the night of Oct. 2-3, 1988. Barnaby, a Micmac Indian from Canada who was living in Nashua at the time, was tried three times on first-degree murder charges but the highly publicized trials all ended in mistrials when the juries could not

reach unanimous verdicts. His co-defendant, David Caplin, also a Micmac Indian, had first-degree murder charges dropped after a Superior Court judge ruled physical evidence against Caplin and statements he made at a court hearing could not be used against him. The lower court ruling was upheld by the state Supreme Court. Without that evidence, the state at the time had only a circumstantial case against Caplin and subsequently the charges were dropped. The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office and Nashua police are holding a press conference Tuesday afternoon at the police station concerning the arrests.

B a ck B y P opu la r D em a n d… O u r fa bu lou s

B A C K YA R D B U FFE T

Featuring: •Steam ed Jum bo Shrim p •BBQ Baby Back Ribs •C har-Broiled D elm onico Steaks •M aine Lobster Ravioli •Seafood Scam pi •Sauteed M ussels w ith Fresh Basil

•Plus,A LL-YO U -C A N -E A T Prim e Ribs of Beef •C om plete Salad Bar & D essertBuffet

W ednesday,A pril13th • 5-8:00 pm $16.9 5 • R eservations R ecom m ended

466-3315

MOTOR INN

www.townandcountryinn.com

Weekday Dinner 5-9:00 pm Weekend Dinner 5-10:00 pm Route 2, Shelburne, NH

Page 4 — THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011

–––––––––––––––– LETTERS ––––––––––––––––

It’s time for Concord to smarten up To the editor: It’s time Concord starts to realize that we need help. The only ones in this state that pay taxes and carry the burden are the homeowners, land owners and business owners. We can only carry this burden for so long, without losing everything we have worked for. The few of us that are still working that is. They want to close a prison that employs how many people? It’s bad enough we lost our mills now were to lose these jobs also. After all the fight to get it in! Maybe the state of New Hampshire shouldn’t have bought so much real estate near our water ways,” of which brought in taxes before “but now we can’t even use it. Were putting in a truck route and buying homes, for what? What are we trucking? I know we are a

“LIVE FREE OR DIE” state but we are dying! Unlike the southern part of this state we need more help. The working force is getting smaller and smaller. It’s time for New Hampshire to give up and put a small sales tax in so everyone shares the burden. We all know the southern part of this state sells to people from Massachusetts and Maine big ticket items because we have no sale tax, but if it was still smaller than theirs they would still buy. This way everyone pays, it’s not just the working few that spend on certain things, we all see that. I hope those of you who agree contact our local government and let them know we want changes. We are all hurting and don’t need more tax that effect just the few! Midge DeBlois Berlin

Welcome back to Father Sergious To the editor: Thank you so much for the wonderful article about the return of Father Sergius Gerken. He is a wonderful,

exuberant Christian, and we all have missed him. Welcome back, Father. Rev. G. Oleson Jefferson

Meaghan L. Santy Memorial Scholarship is available GORHAM -The Meaghan L. Santy Memorial Scholarship is now available for those students who are currently in their second, third or fourth year of college. Applications can be

picked up in the guidance office at Gorham Middle/ High School during regular school hours. The deadline to return applications is May 20, 2011. see SCHOLARSHIP page 5

We welcome your ideas and opinions on all topics and consider every signed letter for publication in Letters to the Editor. Limit letters to 300 words and include your address. Please provide a phone number for verification purposes. Limit thank you letters to 150 words. Longer letters will only be published as space allows and may be edited. Anonymous letters, letter without full names and generic letters will not be published. Please send your letters to: The Berlin Daily Sun, 164 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 or fax to 1-866-4754429 or email to bds@berlindailysun.com.

John Wlash

Monday, Monday It’s Monday morning. It’s time to write my weekly column, and I don’t have a thought as to what it is going to be about. I just had a phone call from my step-son, Michael, who lives in Nederland, Colorado. He’d like me to send him $100 by wire. I’ll get to it later, but, first I’ve got to write a column. Michael grew up in Berlin. He went west after being discharged from the Navy and he never returned. I send him a hundred a month, and he is happy. As I finished typing the above, the telephone rang again. It was Lala calling to see what I may be doing today. I told her I was writing my weekly column and struggling with getting a good subject to write about. She didn’t really have any good suggestions. She told me she had been for a walk down the North Road in Shelburne with her daughter-in-law Adele. She is married to Lala’s son, Page, who is a professor of veterinarian science at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Adele will be here until Friday when she’ll head home and help celebrate her grandson Silas’ second birthday next Saturday. Lala’s Family has begun to grow quite rapidly as her grand-kids grow up, get married and start producing kids of their own. Besides Silas out in Fort Collins, the son of Lala’s grandson,Tad, and wife, Jilly, she has

a new great-granddaughter, Trillium. She is the daughter of Sam and Tina Baldwin. Sam is the son of Sally and Ned Baldwin. Sally is Lala’s daughter. Trillium was born on March 1, and is as cute as a button.They were at the North Road home in Shelburne for their first visit with the new baby when Adele arrived on Sunday. With two new family members being welcomed. There is another new member soon to arrive in June. Tad and Jilly have another baby getting ready to come on the scene real soon. He, another boy, is scheduled to arrive out in Fort Collins. While Adele and Page are due for their annual visit to the east to spend time at the family camp on Sebago Lake in July, the new little one may be a bit too young for that trip. Lala and I may head west for our first visit to this newest family member later in the year. Well, even though it is still Monday, Monday, the expectation of writing a column and sending in has been met. And, while what has been presented is hardly “deathless prose” it will simply have to do. Time to contact Western Union, send some money to Mike and head down to Shelburne for a walk on the North road with Lala and Adele. See you later, GATOR!.

The 2012, 2013 state budget will hurt middle class and seniors Rose Dodge, Managing Editor Rita Dube, Office Manager Theresa Johnson, Advertising Sales Representative Barbara Tetreault, Reporter Craig Lyons, Reporter Jean LeBlanc, Sports John Walsh, Contributor “Seeking the truth and printing it” Mark Guerringue, Publisher Adam Hirshan, Editor THE BERLIN DAILY SUN is published Tuesday through Friday by Country News Club, Inc. Dave Danforth, Mark Guerringue, Adam Hirshan, Founders Offices and mailing address: 164 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 E-Mail: bds@berlindailysun.com Tel.: (603) 752-5858 FAX: (1-866) 475-4429 CIRCULATION: 8,925 distributed FREE throughout the Berlin-Gorham area. For delivery call 752-1005

Letter to the editor: Make no mistake: As it currently stands, having passed the House of Representatives, unless the Senate makes dramatic changes, to which the House must agree; the 2012 - 2013 biennial budget will increase taxes on property, working families, and small businesses by hundreds of millions of dollars; kill thousands of public and private sector jobs; and hurt the middle class and our most vulnerable citizens, our seniors. 1. College students and their families will pay higher tuition costs. High school students attending our Career Technical Centers will not be able to complete their studies. Unem-

ployed workers who need job training will lose those programs. 2. Families with elders suffering from Alzheimer’s disease will lose their caregiver support programs. 3. The destructive budget cuts in this legislation will damage our state long into the future. It will profoundly change the New Hampshire that we know and love and where we have raised our families. 4. Children in need of services will be left with no guidance and no supervision and with nowhere to turn. The families of developmentally disabled children will lose their support see HURT page 5

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011— Page 5

Brewtopia to be held April 29 BERLIN -- Excitement is building about this year’s Brewtopia to be held on Friday April 29, at the White Mountain Chalet! This popular event, which has become a sort of “rights of spring” with many local residents, will include ale tasting, giveaways, sports memorabilia, silent auction, Hors d’Oeuvres. Come sample and enjoy some of your favorite brews from White Mountain Distributors. There will be a cash bar from 9 p.m. -to midnight and you can dance the night away with live music provided by one of our favorite locals - PLAN B. People must have tickets to attend and only a limited amount of tickets will be sold. Many companies are buying these tickets to reward hard working employees. To inject some new enthusiasm into this already successful event, the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce has created a “Beer Crawl” game that has already got people in town talking. Each Brewtopia ticket holder will be eligible to receive a Beer Crawl game card on the night of the event. Game cards will not be given out at any other time or location. So buy your Brewtopia tickets today!. Game card holders will have until May 31, to visit (12) chamber member establishments that serve the frosty cold beverages distributed by our partner, White Mountain Distributors. These establishments include The Millyard/Sinibaldi’s

Restaurant, Berlin IGA, Mr. Pizza, Fagin’s Pub, Town & Country Motor Inn, Valley Creek Eatery, Northland Dairy Bar, Toni’s Pizza, Yokohama, Munce’s Konvenience, Berlin Mills Variety and Saladino’s Restaurant. At each of these locations game players will receive a sticker on their game card indicating that they have visited that game site. Players will return the completed game card to the chamber office by the deadline and be entered in to a drawing to be held on June 1, for five valuable prizes! The prizes include, a golfing package, backyard BBQ package, tailgate BBQ package, Beer Crawl package and a Buy Local, Be Local package. While no purchase is necessary to play, chamber members hope that you will patronize local chamber member businesses! The event is generously sponsored by, Cate Street Capital, P & L Auto Parts, Great North Woods Container Service, Morty the Mover, Maureen’s Boutique, Pete’s Auto Body Restoration and Towing, Route 12V, Hair Zone Family Salon, REMAX Northern Edge Realty and Seventh Street Graphics. Tickets are available at: Northland Dairy Bar, Chamber Office, Fagin’s Pub, Greetings Jewelers, White Mountain Café, Mr. Pizza. Call the chamber office for more information 603-752-6060. Don’t miss out on this fun evening and the chance to play the Brewtopia Beer Crawl.

SCHOLARSHIP from page 4

Qualifying criteria includes a copy of your financial aid form, G.P.A. of 2.8 or better), a brief character reference from the college the student is attending, and a short “needs” statement written by the applicant.

HURT from page 4

9. Many of the services cut from the state budget will fall to the county and local level leading to significant increases in local property taxes. Towns and cities will loose revenue sharing; the highway betterment money, as well as, cuts to education funding. 10. Because of the national recession and the loss of jobs, the loss of homes, and the increased use of services from the Department of Health & Human Services, more people will need our help than ever before. 11. We legislatures can and must do better for our children, our working families, our elderly and our citizens who need our help. 12. If this budget passes, it will be noted as a black stain on New Hampshire’s history. It will be remembered as the time when we turned our backs on our citizens when they needed us the most. If this devastating budget passes - it will kill the very soul of New Hampshire. Representative Robert L. Théberge Coös, District 4 Coös County Democratic Legislators

Meagan’s family and friends established and continue to provide a scholarship in her memory to a deserving candidate enrolled in a business program (preferred) or attending a Christian college.

network. Adults and families with drug and alcohol addictions will lose treatment services. 5. Victims of domestic violence will no longer have court advocates or emergency shelter care. Children and adults with mental illness will lose counseling. 6. The promise of the development of new jobs is nowhere to be found in the budget. 7. The budget threatens the jobs of thousands of New Hampshire workers. For every service that is cut, the jobs that keep that service operating are also cut. Not only does a developmentally disabled person lose a very necessary service, but a home care aid looses a job. 8. The teachers who teach our children and lay the foundation to the future; the State employees who fill pot holes in our streets and protect our drinking water; the municipal and county employees who guard our prisons and care for our loved ones in nursing homes; the police officer who keeps us safe; the firefighter who protects our lives. These individuals should all be given the respect their professions deserve.

www.berlindailysun.com

East Milan Rd. (across from the state prison) Maynesboro Industrial Park, Berlin Want a better tire and auto-care experience? Call (603) 752-TIRE

•Major Brand Tires •Computer Balance •Alignments •Oil Changes •Brakes

•General Automotive Repair •State Inspections •Comfortable Waiting Area •Friendly Service •Commercial Tire Retreading

$21.95 Every Day Oil Change Price (up to 5 qts.)

LIMITED TIME OFFER

4 Snow Tire Change Over $39.99 2 Snow Tire Change Over $19.99 Includes Mount & Balance No Hidden Fees

Page 6 — THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011

John Morton of Berlin has started his own moving business and he says he can do it all, big or small, plus a whole variety of other services such as gardening and lawnscaping, estate clean out services and commercial and residential cleaning, snow plowing and removal, lawn care and mowing. You name it, he can do just about anything, he says. “There’s not much I can’t do.” (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO)

No job too big or too small BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

Rick Mattos, of Tech Pros, contemplates a computer question at a Berlin Daily Sun computer recently. Tech Pros is a new company in Berlin that can solve a host of computer issues, from networking to viruses and much, much more. (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO)

Tech Pros solve computer problems for their customers BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN—Operating from a home office in Berlin since 2009 as Tech Pros, Rick Mattos and his partner, Ashley Moreau, can solve just about any and all computer problems, Mac or PC, ranging from web design to on site computer repair. Mattos, 39, says he brings to his business more than 16 years of professional experience working with computers. Moreau is the web site expert, thanks to her training at the Tri County Vocational School in Franklin, Mass. Both are transplants from Massachusetts. “We always came up here, hiking, going to Santa’s Village and Storyland,” said Mattos during a recent interview. “Nine years ago I bought property here and two and a half years ago, moved here with the family.” Mattos and Moreau have two teenage daughters, Tiffany, 13, and Alicia, 15, and two little ones: Sage, 1, and Keira, two weeks. Mattos hasn’t let any grass grow under his feet since his arrival in Berlin with his family. He is a member of the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce and says he helps solve their computer problems. He can refer people to at least four web sites he and Moreau have constructed for Cross Machine, the Berlin Foundry, Morty the Mover, and Jerry’s Florist, not to

mention Tech Pros’ own web site at www.TechProsNH.com. Mattos offers service for residential and business on-site computer problems; solving issues with software such as Office, Adobe Photo Elements, WordPerfect, plus software at the “Lowest Prices Around;” computer upgrades; computer training; computer repairs; virus removal and prevention; networking business and home offices; trouble shooting useful computer accessories (but no printer repair); as well as consulting. “You know,” remarked Mattos,” when people are looking at buying a computer, we can help.” He noted that all too often people just go buy a computer without considering what their needs really are. He can help clients find the right set-up, just for themselves. Tech Pros is client friendly. Within a 20 mile radius—which includes Berlin, Milan Gorham, Shelburne, Jefferson, and Groveton—their rates for residential clients is $35 an hour and $45 an hour for business customers. For extended radius customers, the rates rise to $46 an hour for residential and $55 an hour for business. Extended radius includes Errol, N Conway, Lancaster, Bartlett, Littleton, and Twin Mountain. Word seems to be spreading about his extensive background in the computer world. Mattos says he’s been a computer see TECH PROS page 7

BERLIN—After 35 years managing a moving business, John Morton, Jr., of Berlin, is starting his own, but this time he’s not just limiting himself to moving services. Morton offers a whole range of services including estate clean out services, commercial and residential cleaning, snow plowing and snow removal, lawn care and mowing, and gardening and landscaping, transportation services, you name it. “No job is too big or too small,” says Morton, who calls his new business, Morty the Mover n’ Services LLC. “I can move a couch and chair or a whole house,” he says. “It doesn’t matter.” He’s on call 24/7 and he’s pleased to be back at work, doing what he’s been doing since he was a teenager. “I’ve had moving in my blood forever,” he says. He has a crew ready to go to work and says that already he has done both local and long distance moving. He expects to be busy primarily in the

Berlin/Gorham area, but he recently moved a client to W. Hartford, Conn., has done moves to or from Derry, Laconia, Concord, Tilton, Conway, new Hampton and Manchester, plus moves to or from Lawrence and Lowell, Mass. Recently a Michigan resident who had bought a fire truck in Coaticook, Que., found Morton on the Internet. Morton agreed to pick him up at the bus stop in Berlin and take him to Coaticook to pick up his purchase. “I have a really versatile business,” says Morton. “Just give me a call. If storage is needed or required, I can assist customers in finding modern and secure storage.” “There’s not much I can’t do,” he adds. You can call Morton at 603-723-6105 or email him at mortythemover@hotmail.com or check out his web page at www.mortythemover.com. He says he has the experience and is fully insured and has the equipment to carry on a career he has been working at for most of his 52 years.

White Mountain Auto Broker launches used auto parts division WHITEFIELD – White Mountain Auto Broker, Inc., the region’s leading Buy Here Pay Here car dealer, has announced the launch of a used auto parts division at the company’s licensed salvage yard in Dalton, N.H. Auto repair professionals and doit-yourselfers alike will find us a well-stocked, helpful and convenient source of used parts for 1995-2005 cars and minivans. We have over 600 parts cars in stock, including Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Isuzu Rodeo, Jeep, Kia, Oldsmobile, Plymouth,

Pontiac, Saab (2002 & older), Saturn, and Subaru (2000 and older). We offer same-day parts removal, cleaning and UPS shipping, and accept Mastercard and VISA in payment. Business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30. White Mountain Auto Broker was founded in 1992. With dealerships in Newport and St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Ashland and Whitefield, NH, we sell more than 900 vehicles annually. Over the years we have sold more than 10,000 vehicles, offering affordable financing to anyone with verifiable see LAUNCHES page 7

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011— Page 7

LAUNCHES from page 6

able residence and income. We enter our 19th year of business with an A+ customer resolution rating from the Better Business Bureau. White Mountain Auto’s Used Parts TECH PROS from page 6

geek since forever. He remembers his first computer was a Commodore 64, the 64 standing for the number of kilobytes in the computer memory. According to Wikipedia, the Commodore 64 was introduced in the spring of 1982 and between 1982 and 1986 was “the best-selling single personal computer model of all time.” Mattos says he was so fascinated by the computer world that while he was still in high school, he began earning money as a computer consultant and TV repairman and quit high school because he was already earning what was an adult’s wages at the time. Subsequently, he says, he has gotten his GED, but from that early experience he went on to work for Microsoft in Boston for four years doing tech support and then as a computer administrator for Elron Telesoft until they relocated from Burlington, Mass., to Tel Aviv, Israel. Mattos went on to work for Reebok’s sales and marketing headquarters in the Boston as one of four network engineers for the some 1,000 sales and marketing people working there.

division can be reached by phone at 603-837-3005, by fax at 603-837-3049, and by email at parts@whitemtauto. com. Parts Manager Craig Hood and assistant Joe Beland look forward to filling your parts requests. During this time, Microsoft and then Reebok sent Mattos to various training programs, so he continued to deepen his understanding of computer engineering, he says. “When the Tech industry was booming, I was getting offers (for work) every day,” Mattos says. When Reebok began downsizing, anticipating the company’s sale to Adidas, they offered good severance packages. Mattos took advantage of a package, left Reebok, and started his own company, New Wave Computers. But business began to slow even before the big crash in 2008. In 2006-7 New Wave had to declare bankruptcy and in the same period, Mattos’ first marriage fell apart. Not until 2008 were all of Mattos’ personal and Massachusetts business issues resolved and than he could head to Berlin for a new start, bringing to the area his years of experience in the computer field. “In 2009 Tech Pro got a New Hampshire business license and I became a member of the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce, “ said Mattos. “The phone has been ringing off the hook ever since,” he said.

Montreal - June 24-26, 2011

Departures from Meredith, N. Conway & Glen, NH Trip Highlights:

• Round Trip Deluxe Motor Coach • 2 nts. Marriott Chateau Champlain • Cirque du Soleil’s “Totem” • Casino Montreal • Breakfast daily • Botanical Garden

Book by April 29th

Cost $518 pp/do

Contact Laura, Travel Agents International • 603-356-5400 Laura@travelagents-international.com www.travelagents-international.com

Byrne Auto Center - 466-2977 Byrne Auto Center is owned and operated by Bob and Gloria Byrne of Gorham. A former oil-delivery-truck driver working in Boston, Bob used to sell, repair and recondition used vehicles

after work on evenings and weekends. Bob and his wife relocated in Gorham in 1981 and has been in the auto sales, rentals, service, AAA towing and full service gas station and corner store business since then.

P&L Auto Parts - 752-1040

Think Spring! Go green with P&L Auto Parts, all parts come with a 90 day warrantee plus you save money. In business for

34 years, locally owned and operated. PandLAutoparts.com or call 7521040 for more information.

Dave’s Auto Tech 752-1266 Be wise. GEt an early start on your vehicle inspection in case there are repairs needed to pass state inspection. We have diagnostic equipment which can save you time and money and avoid costly and unnecessary

repairs. Don’t delay! Call us at 7521266 today. Also, just a reminder to Berlin residents! Please ask for your tire disposal permit when you register your vehicle.

When you have brake pads, brake shoes, wheel bearings or wheel seals installed.

Route 12V 752-9855

Route 12V is located at 416 Glen Ave. in Berlin. They specialize in mobile electronics and car/truck accessories. Such as CB Radios, computer remote starter and Rhino Linings. Owner Jon Voisine purchased the business in 2006, one year after com-

exp. 4/30/11

pleting mobile electronics school at Ritop in Watertown, Mass. Route 12V philosophy is high quality work and unbeatable service. Visit their website at Route12v.com. They are open Tue. - Fri. 8 a.. to 5 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. to noon. Sun and Mon. closed.

Send Us your Business News: bds@berlindailysun.com

www.partsplus.com

We’ll earn your business by earning your trust!

MR. AUTO

756 Third Avenue, Berlin, NH 03570 • (603) 752-6466

Page 8 — THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011

MONOPOLY from page one

as Baltic Avenue. CAP is also selling small one-line ads that will flank the collage in the center of the board. On the box cover and in the center of the game board will be two different collages showcasing the beauty of the Androscoggin Valley. Photographer Mark Ducharme is shooting the pictures and designing the collages. Expecting that some of the games will be sold to tourists, on the bottom of the collages will be listed the web addresses of the five Coos County Chambers. Once CAP has sold all the spots, it will take about two months for the game board to be developed. The money raised by selling advertising on the board will cover the cost of producing the games. Lawson said they hope to have the games to sell this

summer. The game that will be sold will include the play money, title cards, community chest cards, and metal tokens that come with the regular game. Everything needed for some cutthroat games of Monopoly will be there except all the addresses will be local. “It’s exactly like a Monopoly game,” said Raymond. She said businesses that participated will be able to recoup some of their investment by selling the games if they wish. CAP will also offer them for sale. CAP will used the money it raises to support the transportation program. For the program, locally raised money is valuable as a match to attract federal dollars. “It’s used to subsidize all of our services,” Raymond said.

Those services include the trolley, which travels a fixed route between Berlin and Gorham six days a week; senior wheels, which takes seniors to appointments and shopping on demand; and the long distance medical program, which uses volunteer drivers to take people to medical appointments out of the area to places like PILT from page one

the 33-turbine wind farm in Phillips Brook. As a result of the PILT discussions, City Manager Patrick MacQueen presented the council with a draft ordinance setting a special sewer rate for large commercial/industrial users. The rate would cover industrial users who generate high volumes of low strength effluent.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon and the Veterans Hospital in White River Junction, VT. Businesses and organization interested in participating in the fund-raiser should call Raymond at 752-1471. (Reporter Barbara Tetreault can be reached at barbara@berlindailysun. com) The draft ordinance set a minimum threshold of over 150,000 gallons of waste a day. MacQueen explained the Laidlaw plant would produce a lot of effluent but described it as close to storm water in make-up. He said it would require little treatment. MacQueen described Laidlaw as a unique customer. He said the fedsee PILT page 15

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011— Page 9

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday April 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th at the VFW, 1107 Main St., Berlin

4 DAYS ONLY

April 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th • 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

At the VFW 1107 Main St., Berlin, NH

DAILY CROSSWORD TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

by Lynn Johnston by Scott Adams

DILBERT

By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Take your problem to the whole team. Brainstorming in a group is fun and is likely to get everyone’s creative juices flowing. Make sure everyone knows that there are no “wrong answers” in a brainstorming session. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Though there will be a degree of frustration to express, do everything in your power to keep from complaining. You have better things to do than bond over shared gripes. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s fine to go off task once in a while. In fact, when you need a new idea, it’s recommended. During all your wandering around, you just may stumble across a groovy opportunity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll show the world that you’re skilled. You’ve done the hard learning already, and now it’s time to relax and let your talent take over. Whatever game you’re playing, this is the start of your hot streak. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You will align your agenda with that of colleagues and higher-ups. When everyone is on the same page, it will be easier to produce big results and make your boss happy at the same time. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 13). You’ll make a difference in the lives of others. Over the next six weeks, your glowing smile attracts good fortune. In May, work provides the opportunity to recognize your own power and assert yourself. You’ll begin a new regimen in June, and loved ones will follow your lead. You’ll give your domestic scene a makeover in July. Aquarius and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 25, 40, 19 and 16.

by Darby Conley

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll find new motivation for personal improvement. What you do before bed makes all the difference in how you feel in the morning, not to mention how you’ll look tomorrow. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You could coast on what you already know, but you choose to keep your skills up to date. Those who pay you will be pleased at the initiative you show by staying current. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll get a chance to perform what you practiced. It feels different to do this in front of people. Even if you don’t put on the best show of your life, your high-spirited effort will be enough to push you to the next level. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone will be willing to pay you for the effort you would have freely given. Take the money. Your warm reception of the good fortune that’s coming your way will attract more of it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s never fun to feel like someone is talking at you instead of talking to you. Luckily, today there will be a way to avoid the person who regularly perpetrates the crime of having a one-way conversation between two people. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Seize the opportunity to be creative, even if there is a risk of being critiqued at the end. You just might be enthralled with the outcome. You’re better than you realize. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You like your drama with popcorn. As for the real-life show that’s going on, you didn’t buy a ticket, so you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to. Take a step back. You deserve tranquility just as much as the next person.

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

Page 10 — THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011

ACROSS 1 __ badge; Boy Scout’s award 6 USNA, for one 10 Final 14 Steer clear of 15 Lois __; Clark Kent’s love 16 Eye flirtatiously 17 At no time 18 Discontinues 19 Lowly worker 20 Idealists 22 Happenings 24 Cheerful tune 25 __ easy; relax 26 Afternoon nap 29 Church table 30 Actress Myrna 31 Piano student’s practice piece 33 __ the way; pioneers 37 Astonished 39 Parent or grandparent 41 Let fall

42 44 46 47 49 51 54 55 56 60 61 63 64 65 66 67 68 69

1 2 3

Woman’s title Fragrant wood Defunct airline __ out; distributed __ matter; isn’t important Box of Whitman’s chocolates Male singing voice Nation whose capital is Kampala Priests’ caps Yahtzee cubes Puncture __ firma; dry land Word of lament British noble Reds & Browns Information Bumpkin Awards for TV actors & shows DOWN Repair At any time Talk irrationally

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 21 23 25 26 27 28 29 32 34 35

High principles Wood-eating insect Watchful Garbage receptacles Most common conjunction Abandon Like rabbits with a floppy appendage on each side of the head Representative Laziness Uptight Make joyous Meat of a calf Lose vital fluid Close noisily Dubuque, __ Observed __ up; totaled Stomach woe Painting and sculpturing Up’s opposite

36 38 40 43 45

Quarrel Moisture “M*A*S*H” role Blend together Cake froster’s flower 48 Ad intended to arouse curiosity 50 Regard highly

51 52 53 54 56 57 58 59 62

African nation Nimble Colorful parrot Holy book Sharp hook Trolley car Military branch Be impudent Fraternity letter

Yesterday’s Answer

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011— Page 11

––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Wednesday, April 13 Shleburne Neighbor’s Club: The Shelburne Neighbor’s Club will have it’s next meeting at 1 p.m. at Kate Tassey’s house, at 19 Village Rd. The group will have a book review. All are welcome. AVREA Meeting: Berlin Restaurant and Dairy Bar, 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be Sandy Amlaw, president of New Hampshire Retired Educators Association. Next meeting June 8, Saladino’s in Gorham. FMI call Betty Drew at 466-3608. Book Discussion/Lecture Series: 7 p.m., White Mountains Community College Fortier Library, Rebecca Rule will give her talk, Crosscut. Cabaret 2011: Gorham Middle High School cafeteria, 5.p.m. and 7 p.m. both nights. Enjoy a wonderful dinner from La Bottega Saladino’s. Tickets available in the reception office at GMHS Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. The cost is $10 adults, $5 for senior citizens, students, and children. Reserve your tickets today at 4662776 and ask for Anne Bennett. Thursday, April 14 Cabaret 2011: Gorham Middle High School cafeteria, 5.p.m. and 7 p.m. both nights. Enjoy a wonderful dinner from La Bottega Saladino’s. Tickets available in the reception office at GMHS Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. The cost is $10 adults, $5 for senior citizens, students, and children. Reserve your tickets today at 4662776 and ask for Anne Bennett. WIC Clinic: Beginning 8:45 a.m., Groveton Methodist Church. For appointment, call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942. Free Small Business Counseling: Stewart Gates, (NH SBDC), available to meet with entrepreneurs, by appointment only, for no cost business counseling, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Business Enterprise Development Corporation, 177 Main Street, Berlin. Call 752-3319 for appointment.

WEDNESDAY PRIME TIME 8:00

YOTCEO GTNEHL Answer: Yesterday’s

“

10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 C.M.: Suspect

Letterman

Frasier

Jim

Happy

News

Nightline

News

Jay Leno

George S

22 Minutes

NBC 6 WCSH Minute to Win It Å

Law & Order: SVU

CBC 7 CBMT NHL Hockey

Family

Law & Order: SVU National

CBC 9 CKSH Comme par magie (N)

Pénélope McQuade

PBS 10 WCBB Secrets of the Dead

Nova “The Bible’s Buried Secrets” Å (DVS)

PBS 11 WENH Antiques Roadshow

News

News 13 on FOX (N)

Family

Sport

Kiwis/hommes Charlie Rose (N) Å

Who Has Seen

American Experience

CBS 13 WGME Survivor: Redemption

Criminal Minds (N)

C.M.: Suspect

IND 14 WTBS Browns

There Yet? There Yet? Payne

Payne

Burn Notice Å

Curb

Buy Local Star Trek: Next

Roundtable

Browns

IND 16 WPME Burn Notice Å

News

Letterman

EWTN Live

Saints

CNN

In the Arena (N)

Piers Morgan Tonight

Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Å

LIFE

The First 48 Å

Glamour

ESPN

NBA Basketball New Orleans Hornets at Dallas Mavericks.

ESPN2

MLB Baseball: Phillies at Nationals

CSNE

NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Boston Celtics. (Live)

Celtics

SportsNet Sports

NESN

MLB Baseball: Rays at Red Sox

Innings

Red Sox

Daily

OXY

Tori & Dean: Home

sTORIbook

TVLND

All/Family All-Family Raymond

Raymond

Cleveland Cleveland Roseanne Roseanne

NICK

My Wife

Chris

Lopez

TOON

Hole/Wall

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

FAM

Movie: “Freaky Friday”

DISN

Good Luck Good Luck Movie: “Another Cinderella Story”

USA

NCIS “Love & War”

NCIS “Jack Knife”

NCIS “Bloodbath”

TNT

Bones (In Stereo) Å

CSI: NY Å

GAC

GAC Collection

Toby Keith

More Music Videos

GAC Late Shift

SYFY

Ghost Hunters Å

Ghost Hunters (N)

TLC

Hoarding: Buried Alive Extreme

HIST

Ancient Aliens Å

Countdown to Zero Å

DISC

MythBusters Å

MythBusters (N) Å

MythBusters Å

HGTV

Property

Income

House

Income

A-P

River Monsters

TRAV

Man, Food Man, Food Man, Food Man, Food Man, Food Man, Food Border

NGC

Border Wars

Witness: Disaster in

Border Wars

SPIKE

UFC Unleashed (N)

The Ultimate Fighter

Coal “Down N Out” (N)

The Ultimate Fighter

MTV

Teen Mom 2 (In Stereo) The Real World Å

The Real World (N)

VH1

Movie: ››‡ “ATL”

40 Greatest Pranks 3 Practical jokes. (In Stereo)

COM

Macdonald Chappelle South Park South Park South Park Work.

Daily Show Colbert

A&E

Dog

Dog the Bounty Hunter

Sex & City Sex & City True Hollywood Story

AMC

Movie: ››› “Batman Begins” (2005) Christian Bale, Michael Caine. Å

TCM

105 Movie: ››‡ “A Southern Yankee” (1948) Å

ALN

110 Chicago Hope Å

HBO

110 The Pee-wee Herman Show

Gun Fight (N) (In Stereo) Å

Real Time/Bill Maher

SHOW

221 U.S., Tara

Teller

NASCAR

TMC

231 Movie: ››‡ “What Just Happened?” (2008)

Movie: “The Amateurs” (2005)

Girlfriend

ENC

248 Movie: ››› “Hellboy” (2004) Ron Perlman.

Movie: ››‡ “Surrogates” (2009)

› Cobra

Property

Dog

Rosary

Burt Wolf 2011 Conan (N)

EWTN

Faith Glamour

NBA Basketball

Baseball Tonight (N)

sTORIbook

Extreme

House

River Monsters

Hip Hop Storage

Fabulous Storage

Chicago Hope Å

Nrs Jackie NASCAR

SportsCenter (N) Å

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

”

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: HOUSE MORPH QUARTZ PANTRY Answer: The miserable employees counted the minutes until this — HAPPY HOUR

Instigators

sTORIbook Lopez

Movie: ›› “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” (2008) NCIS “Deliverance”

Women of

Army Wives Å

Shake it

Fact or Faked

The Nanny The Nanny Fam. Guy

The 700 Club Å Good Luck Good Luck

Ghost Hunters Å

Hoarding: Buried Alive Extreme

Extreme

Mega Disasters Å Hunters

I’m Alive “Guardians”

Income

River Monsters Border

Real World Real World

Storage

Khloe

The Dance Chelsea

E! News

Movie: “Constantine”

Movie: ››› “The Littlest Rebel”

Advance

Movie The Borgias Å

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

NMSIU

9:30 Breaking

ABC 5 WMUR The Middle Better

by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

SBHUL

9:00

Criminal Minds (N)

FOX 4 WPFO American Idol (N) Å

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

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

8:30

CBS 3 WCAX Survivor: Redemption

APRIL 13, 2011

Gigolos

––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Wednesday Carving Club: Meeting every Wednesday, 5 p.m., E&S Rental, 29 Bridge St, Berlin. All welcome, prior experience not necessary. Open to all. Instructions to those new to carving. We hope to provide a wide range of carving experiences. FMI call Ed at 7523625. Harvest Christian Fellowship Soup Kitchen: Free community dinner every Wednesday night, 219 Willow St., Berlin. Doors open 4 p.m., dinner 5-6 p.m. FMI 348-1757. PAC Meeting. Child addicted to drugs? You’re not alone. Join us for the PAC (Parent of Addicted Children) meeting, 6 p.m., 151 Main Street, Berlin. FMI call 603-723-4949 or e-mail @ shjam@ne.rr.com. Bible Study: 6 to 7 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mt. Forist St., Berlin. Weight Watcher’s Meeting at the Salvation Army, Berlin—9 a.m. meeting, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, MondayThursday Noon, Friday 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545). Bible Study: 6 to 7 p.m., every Wednesday night, 7th Day Adventist Church, bottom of Mt. Forist St., Berlin. All welcome. 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. Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Family Involvement Group: a family support and activity group, meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. in the downstairs hall of St. Barnabas Church, corner of High and Main Streets, Berlin. Light refreshments are served. FMI, call Linda at 752-7552. Reiki Sharing Gathering: Third Wednesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., Pathways for Thursday’s Child Ltd., 3 Washington Street, Gorham. Open to anyone who has at least first-level Reiki training. No charge. (FMI 466-5564) Awana Children’s Club - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Grades K-6th. Games, Worship, Bible Lessons, Workbook Time, Prizes, Fun. Community Bible Church. 595 Sullivan Street, Berlin. Call 752-4315 with any questions. AA Meetings: 12 to 1 p.m., Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, corner of Main and High Streets, Berlin. Step Book/Discussion Meeting, Tri-County CAP, Step I, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., 361 School St., Berlin. Women’s Relationship Support Group: CCFHS sponsoring. Group meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. CCFHS will provide transportation as needed. Limited space available. Call Carolyn at 752-5679 for more information. Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. VFW Post 2520: Monthly meeting third Wednesday of every month. VFW Ladies Auxiliary: Meets every third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., post home, 1107 Main St., Berlin. All members encouraged to attend. (FMI 752-4743 daytime, 752-4276 evenings) Foot Clinics: Every second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, Berlin Health Department, Berlin City Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 112 noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. By appointment only. Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee: $15. 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.

Page 12 — THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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

OPEN GAY MAN ISN’T HAPPY BEING HIS PARTNER’S SECRET

DEAR ABBY: I am a 25-year-old gay man who has been in a relationship for two years with a guy who just turned 30. My problem is he has not yet told his family about me. He has been around my family, and they view him as part of the family. I want the same with his parents and sibling. I think he should have told them by now. Is it OK to give him an ultimatum to either tell his family or I’ll leave? I don’t want to be a secret anymore, and I don’t know how to handle this. -- OUT AND PROUD IN BALTIMORE DEAR OUT AND PROUD: It appears your boyfriend has not yet come out to his family -- or if he did, it didn’t go well. Although your family accepts him and the fact that you are a couple, the same may not be possible with his. Your boyfriend may need counseling in order to gain the strength to level with his parents and sibling. Because you are no longer willing to be kept under wraps, you do need to make that clear to him. But do not give him an ultimatum unless you are prepared to follow through. DEAR ABBY: My unmarried sister passed away unexpectedly two years ago. My brother, other sister and I had a difficult time locating her personal accounts and bills because she did everything online. This prompted me to begin writing down all my passwords for my computer and storing the list in a secure location. I have asked my husband of 29 years to do the same, but he refuses. My husband has given me the information on our joint financial accounts, but insists that his email account is private. I told him he doesn’t have to give me the password. I just

want him to write it down in the event something happens. I told him I have nothing to hide, but does he? He got angry, and we are barely speaking now. Five years ago, I found out he was trading questionable emails with a divorced cocktail waitress, and now I’m concerned. He frequents bars after work, and I can’t help but worry. Should I drop it or ask him what he’s hiding? -NOTHING TO HIDE IN OHIO DEAR NOTHING TO HIDE: Folks who are secretive usually have something to hide. Your husband’s past behavior coupled with his refusal to let you have the password to his email account indicates that he’s not proud of what you would find. If you’re willing to accept the status quo, drop the subject. However, if you assert yourself and pursue this, the first person you should talk to is your lawyer because you may need one. DEAR ABBY: My mother was recently invited to a shower and was given specific instructions NOT to put her name on the gift. The reason? The honoree plans to issue one general thank-you to everyone because she “doesn’t have the time” to send individual thank-you notes. Abby, if someone takes the time and spends the money to buy a gift, shouldn’t the recipient be gracious enough to write a personal note? -- THOUGHT I’D HEARD IT ALL IN OHIO DEAR THOUGHT: Of course she should! If the honoree is so busy that she plans to forgo thanking her guests for their generosity, she should save everyone’s time, money and effort and forgo the shower.

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

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

For Rent

For Sale

GORHAM, NH Furnished (optional) 1 bedroom $650/mo, heat and hot water included. Security deposit and references required. 1(800)944-2038.

FLOOR length, petty coat, worn under briday gown, size medium $50 (603)636-2055.

GORHAM- New 2 Bed, 2 bath Town House, all appliances including w/d, heat and water. 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). GORHAM: 2 bedroom, heat, h/w, garage, off street parking, no pets, security, 603-723-6310. GORHAM: One bedroom, furnished, heat, h/w, parking, $525/mo. 723-3856. NEWLY available apt., 2 bedrooms, downtown area, $525/mo. plus deposit, 752-3640, 915-0474. NEWLY renovated, two bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, hot water included, $500/mo. 603-234-9507 Bruce. SPACIOUS, one bedroom, 2nd. floor, big porch in front, deck in back, off street parking for two cars. Lg. fenced yard, H/HW included, no pets, no smokers, 915-1230.

For Sale AMAZING! Beautiful queen or full pillow top mattress set $249, king $399. See ad under “furniture”.

Animals

Autos

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

1997 Buick LeSabre 6 cyl., aut. 94K miles, looks and runs good $1900/BO 728-9198 or 482-3940.

LOST BEAGLE in Success area, call Ernie 752-2360.

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance 603-447-1373

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

Announcement

2002 Dodge Caravan, 6cyl. aut., 51k miles, cruise, good tires, little rust, always garaged, was wifes, $6000, 752-2650. BUYING junk cars and 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 ST. JUDE'S NOVENA

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

Autos BUYING junk cars and local towes, 603-348-3403.

$75 weekly. Furnished, locked room, shared owners residence. $100 three room apartment. Inclusive, secluded. 603-728-7415. 1, 2, & 3 BR $500 to $675. No pets, application required. (603)752-3959. 1ST floor, 2 bedroom, heat and hot water $675/mo (603)723-6846. 2 great apts. available. Great Landlord. 3 bedroom, 1st and 2nd floor. Call H&R Block (603)752-2372. 3RD floor studio apartment, heat and hot water $5 $450/mo (603)723-6846.

For Rent 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 2 bedroom heat, hot water included. No pets. Avail immediately. Call Dave (603)348-2356. BERLIN 2nd floor & 3rd floor, 4 room, 2 bedroom, heated. Call (978)609-4010. BERLIN 4 bedroom house $700/month, no utilities included (603)752-1224. BERLIN - Overlooking Heritage Park, Three bedroom first floor, recently remodeled, garage, $795/mo heated 723-5444, 631-0149.

For Rent BERLIN- 2 bedroom, spacious, sunny, w/d hookups, no pets, no smoking, 1st floor, heated. Security, references, $665/mo. (603)343-7912. BERLIN: East Side, 1 bedroom spacious studio apartment, 1st floor, newly renovated, off street parking, no smoking. $520/mo. Free internet, w/d hookup. Must see! Call 603-723-0918. 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. BERLIN: one bedroom, $450, Heat and h/w, off street parking, Emery Street, 603-606-1134. BERLIN: Spacious 3/bedroom, 2/bath, 2nd floor, recently renovated, w/d hook-up. Includes heat, no pets, no smoking, references required, $750 plus security, 603-986-5264. BUILDING 723-1997.

for rent. Call

CEDAR POND CAMP FOR RENT

Milan, NH. Day, week, month or summer season. On water, no pets, (603)449-2079. FIRST floor 3 bedrooms 170 High, washer dryer connection, heat, hot water $750/monthly (603)723-6589. GORHAM, 1 bedroom, heat included, w/d hookup, no smoking/ pets. $525/mo. 466-3162.

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 BIOMASS gasification wood boiler, 85k/BTU, 92% efficient, top of the line, new in crate, $5000/BO, 726-6832. CAMPER: Two miles from OOB Pier. 1991 Casa Villa 40' park model at Pinecrest Campground, already on corner lot with new Florida room, new rugs throughout. First year lot rental paid, great condition, have Title, asking $11,500, 449-2928, 723-0286. Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 433-4665

HAULMARK Thrifty car hauler, 8.5X16, enclosed trailer, like new, $5000, 726-6832. LITTLE Rascal Pellet Stove, 40,000/BTR thermostat ready, new in crate. List $2550, must sell, $1800/BO. Vent kit and installation available, 726-6832. NEW Yorker wood boiler, model WC90 with hot water coil, new in crate, $3999, 726-6832.

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 $150 for your unwanted vehicle call Rich, 978-9079. T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

Help Wanted Appalachian Mountain Club

Openings May - August Roving Conservation Crew Leader Lead a crew of 4-6 on trails and other projects throughout NE region. REQ: Strong leadership + hand/power tool skills. Experience w/ bob cats, small excavators, and backhoes preferred. Roving Conservation Crew Build and reconstruct trails and other projects. REQ: prior knowledge of trail work, hand and power tools, and ability to live & work in the outdoors. Apply online for either position at www.outdoors.org/seasonal IMMEDIATE opening for wait ress & dishwasher. Apply in person at Moonbeam Cafe, 19 Exchange St. Gorham 466-5549.

Palmer accepted at WMCC

WILLIAMSTOWN, VT – The office of Student Affairs at White Mountains Community College recently announced that Dylan John Palmer has been accepted

in the Mobile Equipment Technology program for the academic year 2011. Palmer is a 2011 graduate of Williamstown High School. He is the son of Charles Palmer of Milan.

Allyson Huot accepted at WMCC BERLIN – The office of Student Affairs at White Mountains Community College recently announced that Allyson Leigh Huot has been accepted in the Health Science Technology program for the academic

year 2011. Huot is a 2011 graduate of Berlin High School. Currently, Huot is employed at Mr. Pizza in Gorham, NH. She is the daughter of Richard and Paula Huot of Berlin, NH.

Help Wanted

Services

PART time peer support workers. Personal experience with mental illness required. Clean record and driver's license a plus. Serenity Steps, 567 Main. St. FMI 752-8111.

HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison 367-8851.

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

Motorcycles

BISSON’S Family Lawn Care: No jobs too small. Landscaping, mowing, etc. Free estimates. Dennis (603)723-3393. CARPENTRY, handyman, property maintenance, no job too small. Call Dennis Bisson, 723-3393, free estimates.

BUY • SELL • T RADE www.motoworks.biz

CERTIFIED LNA, 10 yrs. exp. looking to do private duty or errands, cleaning house, etc. call Kathy 603-752-1958, 603-986-7920.

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

Real Estate

CHANGING Times Landscape Lawn maintenance, Spring clean up from A to Z. Office 207-453-2585.

GORHAM: 3 bedroom, $119,900 and 2 family, $129,900, owner financing, small down payment, 603-466-5933, 603-915-6216.

HANDYMAN: Property maintenance, carpentry, int./ ext. painting, sheet-rocking, etc. free estimates, call 915-0755.

Services

LOCKNESS Painters starting back for the year. Interior/Exterior, fully insured. Good prices, free estimates, new number, 603-752-2218.

$150 for your unwanted vehicle call Rich, 978-9079.

Services MOWER MEDIC repairing throwers, mowers, blowers, augers, tillers, trimmers, chainsaws, etc. Here, there, anywhere. 723-7103. RAFFI’S Painting and Pressure Cleaning. Residential, commercial, industrial, interior, exterior. Pressure wash driveways, roofs, siding. Carpet cleaning, lead removal. Certified 29 years experience. Full insured, free estimates, references available. 603-915-0816, 603-723-2690.

TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

16+ years experience! On-site computer repair, upgrades, wireless setup, virus removal, & more! (603)723-0918 www.TechProsNH.com TRANSPORTATION and errands for elderly or medical purposes, etc. FMI and rates call Ann 723-1660.

Wanted

Per Diem Nursing Positions Coos County Family Health Services has Per Diem Nursing (RN/LPN) position(s) available. Flexibility and desire to work in a fast paced medical office environment. Applications are available on the web at www.coosfamilyhealth.org or at the Human Resources office located at 54 Willow Street, Berlin NH 03570. Please submit completed application, cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Department, Coos County Family Health Services, 54 Willow Street, Berlin NH 03570 no later than April 15, 2011 For more information, please contact HR@ccfhs.org.

BUYING junk or used campers, automobiles, motorcyles, 723-8055. 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.

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

Yard Sale

INDOOR SALE!! 3rd. & Mt. Forist Look for signs!!

Sm. appliances, tons of scrap-booking stuff, frames, new surround system, knick-knacks galore. Fri. Sat. 4/15, 16. Fri. Sat. 4/22, 23. 10am-2pm See you there!

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011— Page 13

William Litvin, Sr.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OBITUARY ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BERLIN -- Mr. William Litvin, Sr., 82, of 99 Pine Island Avenue, Berlin, NH, passed away on Saturday morning April 9, 2011 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Berlin on March 16, 1929, the son of Roman and Elizabeth Litvin, and was a lifelong resident. He had attended Berlin schools and was a graduate of Berlin High School. He played baseball for the Boston Braves Farm Team in New Brunswick, Canada, prior to entering the US Army where he served during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, Bill was employed by the Berlin Police Dept. where he served in several capacities during his career that spanned nearly 30 years, lastly serving as juvenile officer and holding the rank of Lieutenant. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a former member of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church. He very much enjoyed his family. Members of the family include his wife of 55 years, Flora (Justason) Litvin of Berlin; a son, William Litvin, Jr., of Berlin; a daughter, Sandra

McClafferty and her husband Kevin of Scottsdale, Arizona; five grandchildren, Karen Hall, Nicole Litvin, Scott Litvin, Jeffrey McClafferty and Nicholas McClafferty; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Litvin of Berlin; three sisters, Betty Forestall of Berlin, Mary Jewell of Virginia and Mildred Dupuis of Groveton; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings, Mike Kluchnick, John Kluchnick, Peter Kluchnick, Paul Kluchnick, Sr., Sully Kluchnick and Vera Barbin. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Friday morning April 15, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Berlin. Interment will be in the New City Cemetery. Anyone who wishes may make a donation in his memory to the First Baptist Church, 79 High Street, Berlin, NH 03570. Arrangements are by the Bryant Funeral Homes. For more information or to sign an online guest book, please visit www. bryantfuneralhome.net.

Theresa M. Roy

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SERVICES –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BERLIN -- A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Theresa M. Roy, of Berlin, on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish with Reverend Mark Dollard, as celebrant. The cantor was Denise Doucette, accompanied by Sue Ramsey as organist. The alter server was J.P. Poirier. The pall was placed by her son, Paul Desgroseilliers, and daughter, Louise Demers. Her husband, Maurice, placed the cross. Her daughter, Louise Demers, and her step-daughter, Janice Leeman, did the Eulogy. Serving as readers were her daughter-in-law, Diane Desgroseilliers, and step-daughter, Janice Leeman. The offertory gifts were presented by stepdaughters, Joanne Roy and Janice Leeman. A picture, a harmonica and a ukulele was offered by Nicole Desgroseilliers, Taylor Wright and Lana Desgroseilliers. Internment followed the service at,

St. Kieran Cemetery, in Berlin. Serving as pallbearers were, her grandsons, Scott Desgroseilliers, David Demers, Shawn Leeman, Eugene Leeman, Albert Leeman and Bronson Roy. A delegation from the Marie Rivier Associates included: Therese Bergeron, Beatrice Poulin, Cecile and Jerry Sickler, Louise and Greg Estrella, Patricia Sinibaldi, Jean-Paul Poirier, Rolande Cloutier, Elizabeth Adams, Julienne Cote, Jane Clark, Doris Fortier, George Murphy, Simone and George Hamel, Robert Sanschagrin, Rachel Delisle, Sr. Anne Beausoleil, Sr. Pauline Sauvageau, Sr. Helene de Notre-Dame. 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. Arrangements were under the direction The Fleury-Patry Funeral Homes of Berlin and Gorham.

Joan Pauline Rita Racine

BERLIN -- A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Joan Pauline Rita Racine, of Berlin, on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish with Reverend Mark Dollard, as celebrant. The cantor was Denise Sanschagrin, accompanied by Sandra Patrick, as organist. The alter server was Richard Laflamme. Father Mark placed the cross. Serving as reader was Eileen Rooney. The offertory gifts were presented by her sisters, Lorraine Leblanc and Annette Goulette.

Internment followed the service at, Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cates Hill in Berlin. Serving as pallbearers were, her son, Rodney Allen, daughter-inlaw, Tammy Allen, daughter, Angela Arnold and Ssn-in-law, Patrick Arnold. 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 Arrangements were under the direction of The Fleury-Patry Funeral Homes of Berlin and Gorham.

www.berlindailysun.com

Page 14 — THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011

April’s community friend is Child Advocacy Center

GORHAM -- Since April is national child abuse and neglect prevention month DCT Community Emporium has picked Child Advocacy Center of Coos County (CAC) as it’s community friend. CAC of Coos County is a community partnership dedicated to the investigation, prosecution and treatment of child sexual and physical abuse cases. CAC is dedicated to eliminating child abuse by protecting children, supporting, healing and promoting justice through education and cooperation in the community. CAC mission is the minimize the EXPLORER from page one

“I feel really good about it,” said Palmeri. He said he’s already had three phone calls asking about the meeting this Wednesday and the group. “That alone made me feel very positive about it,” said Palmeri. Shawn Costine, assistant E.M.S. director, said the program is open to anyone from Gorham, Berlin, Randolph, Shelburne, Milan or Dummer. Explorers working with the two departments will get to know all aspects of the jobs, said Palmeri. Costine said Explorers working with the E.M.S. department would ride along in the ambulance and go on calls. He added they’d be able to help out during calls in a limited capacity. For the fire department, the Explorers would go on calls, but wouldn’t be able to actually fight the fire, said Palmeri. He added they would mostly assist on traffic control, moving supplies and some of the other duties that are needed at emergency scenes. Costine said participants in the program could eventually use this training to get certified down the road. Palmeri said the program will give the youths a full circle picture of the

effects of child abuse for children, protect children from maltreatment, seek justice for victims of child abuse, strengthen families, and keep the safety and comfort of the child as first priority. DCT Community Emporium will donate a percentage of April’s sales to CAC of Coos County. Stop by the shoppe and see all the great new and vintage treasures and remember every purchase helps this great organization. To learn more about CAC, contact Andrea @ caccoos@myfairpoint.net or friend them on Facebook two departments’ operations. E.M.S. Director Chad Miller said Gorham’s previous Explorer post had a lot of people become paramedics, nurses and enrolled in the fire academy. Costine said only two of the people in the post didn’t go onto a career in the emergency services field. Miller said he recently heard that one member of the Explorer post got hired at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in the intensive care unit. Even though Gorham hasn’t had an Explorer Post in a few years, Palmeri said he felt it was a good time to try to restart the program in Gorham. Palmeri said Miller and fire Chief Rick Eichler were welcoming to the idea and interested in working on the project. He added it’s important to have the departments’ leaders supporting an idea otherwise it won’t work. Also, Palmeri said the post in Berlin is disbanding this summer. “It’s very well time,” said Palmeri. Miller said it’s also important that the departments work to be more of a part of the community. “One of the goals I had is to continue to be involved in the community and engage the community,” said Miller.

D o you everlong forth e good old dayswh en: “Igiveyou m y w ord ” m ean tsom ethin g… .. you k new and helped you r neighbors & vice versa. Bu sinesses cared abou t their cu stom ers and k new them by nam e.

Treat you rself to som e good old-fash ioned cu stom erservice! A t G orham Fam ily D entistry,w e haven’t forgotten that every one ofou r patients is a person w ho deserves respect and k indness.W e tak e the tim e to listen to you and tru ly care abou t YO U !

C alltoday to rem em berwh at if feelslike to be cared abou t. 466-2323 • www.gorh am fam ilydentistry.com 18 Park St,Gorham ,N H

ASSESSMENT from page one

either the mathematics or reading requirements. All the schools met A.Y.P. for attendance and graduation rates. The N.H. Department of Education released the preliminary adequate yearly progress reports Friday. The reports assess the proficiency of New Hampshire students. The N.H.D.O.E. released A.Y.P. reports for 469 schools, and 131 made A.Y.P. while 327 did not, according to the press release. The state calculates A.Y.P. using the New England common Assessment Program results for grades 3-8 and 11; the N.H. Alternate Assessment for grades 2-7 and 10; and the 2010 graduation rate, according to the press release from the N.H.D.O.E. Using those tests, the N.H.D.O.E. then uses an index and point system to determine A.Y.P. based on how many students met proficiency levels. In order for a school to meet A.Y.P., it must meet performance targets in reading and mathematics and meet targets for participation, attendance and graduation rates. Progress is measured for the school as a whole, but also a number of subgroups, which included socioeconomic status, ethnicity and education disability. If a school missed A.Y.P. in a subgroup, it can lead to the school as a whole not meeting the requirements. One catch of the A.Y.P. evaluation is that benchmark for proficiency increases yearly. Students must be at 100 percent proficiency starting in 2014 to meet A.Y.P. “To make A.Y.P. is a great thing,” said SAU 20 Superintendent Paul Bousquet. “I’m very happy.” All of the schools, except for Gorham High School, met A.Y.P. in reading, mathematics, and attendance or graduation rates. Bousquet said the math teachers at the high school are already looking at ways to improve the math scores. He added the teachers are looking to not only motivate the students but also help them with the math skills they

Licensed Nurse Assistant Training

Lancaster, NH

04/30/11-06/19/11 SAT/SUN Theory: 8am-4pm Clinic: 7am-3pm

Lancaster, NH

05/04/11 – 07/06/11 WED/THURS 4- 10 PM

Berlin, NH

05/07/11 – 06/26/11 Sat/Sun 7am-3pm

need. “Let’s get on this case and do what we need to do,” said Bousquet. He said he was pleased to see Ed Fenn Elementary and the Errol school to meet A.Y.P. this year. Both school had previously missed A.Y.P. and were designated as schools in need of improvement. Bousquet said both are still listed as schools in need of improvement, but this year’s results show that progress is being made at those schools. It takes two consecutive years of meeting A.Y.P. before a school is no longer designated as in need of improvement. Bousquest said the teachers and administrators at those schools did what they had to do to implement programs to not only help students improve the test scores but also better comprehend the material. “If the kids are making progress, we’re happy about that,” said Bousquet. In Berlin, all the schools met A.Y.P. for participation, attendance and graduation rates but the junior high was the only school to meet A.Y.P. in reading. All the schools missed A.Y.P. in mathematics. Superintendent Corinne Cascadden said even though the schools didn’t meet A.Y.P., they were all just a few points off from meeting reading and mathematics requirements. “We’re not that far off the mark,” said Cascadden. She added the schools are always moving in the direction of improving instruction in reading and math. She said the district is working as a whole to make improvements along with individual efforts within the different schools. Each of the schools has an improvement plan and is constantly in the process of revising the plan, said Cascadden. She added it’s all designed to get better performance. Cascadden said one area the district will work on more is mathematics. “It forces us to really look at how we provide instruction,” said Cascadden.

WANTED Three Milan Residents To Serve on AREA (Authorized Regional Enrollment Area) Study Committee The Milan School Board would like to invite any Milan Resident, eighteen years or older, to submit a letter of interest to serve on a study committee to review and make recommendations regarding the Milan/Berlin AREA Agreement for our students in grades seven through twelve. Applicants chosen will serve on this committee with Milan School Board Members, Milan Selectmen and Berlin School Board Members. The committee will review the current AREA and make recommendations to the citizenry for possible changes, if any, which will be made to the AREA. The volunteers will be objective in their efforts, and must commit to serve from June or July 2011 until March 2012. Deadline for the submission of letters of interest is noon Monday, April 25, 2011 at which time volunteers will be randomly chosen from the pool of applicants. Please submit your letter of interest to Paul Bousquet, Superintendent, Milan School District, 123 Main Street Gorham, NH 03581. Please call 466-3632 if you have any questions.

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011— Page 15

PILT from page 8

eral prison will discharge a high volume of effluent into the city’s system but the prison waste is high strength and will require full treatment. Grenier said Laidlaw would become one of the city’s biggest sewer customers and would pay $312,000 annually to the city for sewer services. He said the effluent coming from the Laidlaw plant would be warm which would help the city’s biological process at the sewer treatment plant. Grenier said Laidlaw will also purchase water from the city and would become Berlin Water Works’ biggest water user. In a follow-up interview, Grenier described the PILT as providing huge benefits for both parties. He said Berlin will know what it will receive for revenues for the next 20 years and can budget accordingly. The water and sewer revenues from Laidlaw will help replace some of the revenues lost from the closing of the pulp mill. On the other side, Grenier said Laidlaw MONEY from page one

waiting for that to happen,” said Gorham Town Manager Robin Frost. “I’m not surprised,” said Berlin Mayor Paul Grenier. “I did not think with the saber rattling between the two parties we had a reasonable chance of getting it funded by October.” Grenier said Berlin taxpayers have invested money in upgrading the sewer and water systems to handle the federal prison counting on water and sewer payments by the prison to cover the costs incurred. Mark Belanger, manager of the Berlin office of N.H. Employment Security, said everyone knew there were budget considerations regarding the opening. He said the local Talent Team, which is working with White Mountains Community College and N.H Works, to maximize the economic benefits of the prison for the local communities, will use the time to get people and the region ready. He said the Talent Team’s focus is two fold – to

LEGAL PROBATE NOTICE THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Coos County 03/03/2011 Thru 03/31/2011 Probate Court APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES

Notice is hereby given that the following fiduciaries have been duly appointed by the Judge of Probate for Coos County. All persons having claims against these decedents are requested to exhibit them for adjustment and all indebted to make payment. Clark, John Gordon, late of Berlin, NH. Paula Fournier, 79 Seventh Street, Berlin, NH 03570. #314-2010-ET-00306 Kolinsky, Frances L., late of Berlin, NH. Gregory J. Kolinsky, 400 Willard Street, Berlin, NH 03570. #314-2011-ET-00023 Dated: 03/31/2011 Terri L. Peterson, Register of Probate

Wang’s Garden Top 100 Chinese Restaurant In USA In Overall Excellence For 4 Years

16 1 M a in Street,B erlin •752-36 88 L u n ch H ou rs 11 a .m .- 3 p.m . D in n er H ou rs 3-9 p.m .Su n .th r u Th u rs. 3-10 p.m .F ri.& Sa t.

N EW

2010

Voted one of the Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in USA

LU N CH S P E CIA LS 11am -3pm

M on d a y: G reen B ean Chicken,S hrim p or B eef.....6.9 5 Tu esd a y: B roccoliw ith Chicken,B eefor S hrim p. .6.9 5 W edn esda y: G reen P epper S teak.................................6.9 5 Thu rsd a y: G eneralG au’s Chicken ............................6.9 5 Frid a y: M ongolian B eefw ith S um m er S quash &

O nions......................................................6.9 5

Frid a y & Sa tu rd a y C h ef’s Sp ecia ls served a ll d a y lon g Tender Sirloin Steak Lunch Size 6 oz.$12.95 D inner Size 12 oz.$18.95

Tender Beef Strips w / M ushroom s,O nions, Snow Pea Pods & Sum m er Squash. Lunch Size $11.95 D inner Size $13.95

A b ove served w ith Stea m ed or P ork-fried R ice a n d you r ch oice of W on ton ,H ot & Sou r or E gg D rop Sou p

CLOSED Thurs., April 14th - REOPENING Fri., April 15th W e deliver W edn esda y th r u Su n da y 11:00a m to 8:00p m

would be able to develop its business plan with fixed costs for taxes, water, and sewer. Grenier said negotiations between the two parties on a PILT have been underway for about nine months. He said he and the city manager have been negotiating for the city. After the first exploratory sessions, he said the city brought its consultant, George Sansoucy, into the discussions. Negotiating for Cate Street Capital is Charles Grecco, Lou Bravakis, and Ray Kushe. Laidlaw has filed a motion with the N.H. Site Evaluation Committee to transfer its certificate to build and operate the biomass plant to Berlin Station LLC. A public meeting on the motion is scheduled in Concord on April 22. The city has filed as an intervenor in that process. Laidlaw is also waiting for a decision from the state Public Utilities Commission on its power purchase agreement with Public Service of N.H. get businesses ready to bid on goods and services required by the prison and to get people prepare to compete for jobs at the facility. He said the Talent Team will continue hosting free workshops for area residents and businesses. “The need to prepare the workforce and the business community hasn’t changed. It’s still there,” he said. The Bureau of Prisons yesterday referred phone calls about the budget and plans for the facility to the Department of Justice. A response had not been received by press time. When fully activated, the prison will hold 1,700 inmates. It will employ 332 people with 40 percent existing bureau employees and 60 percent new hirees. A warden, Dr. Deborah Schult, was selected and moved to the area this winter. In all there are 16 staff members employed at the facility. (Reporter Barbara Tetreault can be reached at barbara@berlindailysun.com)

PRESCHOOL The Berlin High School Mini Mounties Preschool program is now accepting registrations for next year. We offer both morning and afternoon sessions. Children must be potty trained. If interested please call the Berlin High School at 752-4122 x 4, the Career and Technical Center. Preschool class choices include:

Three year old program, Monday and Wednesday Mornings, 8:00 – 10:00. Must be three years old by Sept. 30.

Mixed age group, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Afternoons, 12:30 – 2:00. Must be three by November 1.

Four year old program, Tuesday and Thursday Mornings, 8:00 – 10:30. Must be four years old by Sept. 30

FREE DROP OFF SERVICE. GET YOUR TAXES DONE WHILE YOU GET ON WITH YOUR LIFE. We know you’re busy. That’s why we’re making it easier to get your taxes done quickly and conveniently. Simply drop off your tax documents at H&R Block. Your tax professional will prepare your return and call you with any questions or when your return is ready. Our free drop off service is just one of the extras that we offer. Because getting everything you deserve should include getting it in a way that fits your life.

Never settle for less.SM

Call or visit us now. hrblock.com 800-HRBLOCK

H&R BLOCK®

410 Glen Ave. Berlin, NH 03570 603-752-2372

Rt. 16, Scenic Vista Intervale, NH 03845 603-356-8907

250 Rt. 16B, Indian Mound Plaza Ctr. Ossipee, NH 03814 603-539-2220

Complete Home Maintenance ALL PHASES OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WORK

Maurice Nadeau, proprietor • Fully Insured

603-752-7347

603-723-8555

COÖS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.

Coös County Courthouse, Grand Jury Room

Lancaster, NH

Daily

Deal

The Berlin Daily Sun introducesDaily Sun Deals Dear Friend of the SUN, As a loyal friend, you keep The Berlin Daily Sun up and running. To say thanks, weʼve lined up some of the sweetest deals in town and want to pass them along to you through Daily Sun Deals, our new group buying site. Sign up by visiting our website berlindailysun.com click on the Daily Deal Button and weʼll send you a daily e-mail beginning later this month with offers for great deals - 50 percent off - to local restaurants, entertainment and services. Not only is there no obligation on your part, but youʼll look forward to checking your email for the latest Daily Deal. Register today and weʼll give you a $5 credit just for joining. So go ahead, sign up and soon youʼll be saving on Daily Deals in your choice of Sun markets.

Thanks, this is going to be fun.

CITY OF BERLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE Contract # 2011-07 ABATEMENT SERVICES for LBP/PCB AND LEAD IMPACTED SOILS INVITATION TO BID

Sealed Bids for Contract # 2011-07 for the abatement and removal of Lead-Based Paint and PCB impacted materials as well as the removal of Lead Impacted Soils for 411 School Street, the former Notre Dame High School, will be received by Nobis Engineering, Inc. 18 Chenell Drive Concord, NH 03301 until 5:00 pm prevailing time Wednesday April 27, 2011. Contract documents are available at no charge by contacting Nobis Engineering or downloading them from the City website www.berlinnh.gov . A mandatory onsite pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 am Friday April 15th at 411 School Street. Any contract awarded under this Advertisement for Bids are expected to be funded by the State of New Hampshire’s Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and made possible as a result of supplemental funding awarded to New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for its RLF program pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This is an equal opportunity/affirmative action agency. All qualified proposals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, or national origin

Page 16 — THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, April 13, 2011