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B.H.S. student wins statewide nursing competition BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN— A Berlin High School nursing student took first place at the statewide Health Occupations Students of America competition at the end of March. Lindsay Dumont was one of four students to attend the competition, in Manchester, from B.H.S.’s Career and Technical Education nursing program. After taking first place for her poster on extemporaneous health, she will now get a chance to showcase her work at a national competition in June, in Anaheim, Calif. “I’m so excited,” said Amy Blanchette, adviser for the B.H.S. H.O.S.A. group. “I was very proud.” The three other students, Erin McGinnis, Katie Nelson and Nicole Demers did very well in the competition as well, said Blanchette. Nelson and McGinnis took fourth place for a display on career health. Dumont and McGinnis took place in the team competition and Demers presented work on medical photography. Dumont said she’s looking forward to presenting the poster in California, and was pleased when she heard she won the statewide competition. “It was pretty sweet,” said Dumont. “I didn’t see STUDENT page 6

Four students from the Berlin High School Career and Technical Education nursing program participated in the Health Occupations Students of American competition in Manchester at the end of March, and student Lindsay Dumont took first place for a poster of extemporaneous health. (l to r) Dumont, adviser Amy Blanchette, Erin McGinnis, Katie Nelson and Nicole Demers. (CRAIG LYONS PHOTO)

Businessman relays concerns about police presence to selectmen BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM— A Gorham businessman met with the Board of Selectmen Monday night to discuss a negative image of the town that’s being created by the police presence. “People don’t just want to come to Gorham for the sake of getting stopped,” said Jack Piattoni, owner of Thanksgivings Restaurant and Ledgends Pub. Piattoni said he’s heard from both residents and people in surrounding communities that people are avoiding the town

because of what’s perceived as an overbearing police presence. “It’s disturbing that people feel about the town the way they do,” said Piattoni. As someone who’s starting a new business in town and is a resident, Piattoni said he’s concerned about the image people have of the town. He added he’s been overwhelmed by these comments since he’s been back in Gorham. “I don’t see it,” said Selectman Terry Oliver. “Not any more.” Oliver said in the past the town has had see CONCERNS page 9

City council discusses road tolls BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – The growing popularity of road tolls in the city landed the topic on the city council agenda Monday night. City Clerk Debra Patrick briefed the council on some issues and concerns she has with the present informal policy. She asked the council to approve a written policy, including a one page licensing form. In 1980, the council authorized

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GORHAM— The Board of Selectmen plans to send a letter protesting the decision to not include Gorham as a stop along the proposed passenger rail line from Portland to Montreal. The board voted unanimously Monday to send a letter to the Maine Department of Transportation after reviewing the feasibility on the possible rail line. The feasibility plan lists Berlin as the first stop in New Hampshire rather than Gorham. Selectman David Graham said he felt the board should object to the study Graham said while the overall plan to restart the passenger rail service is a great idea; the plan should include a stop in Gorham. “The stop should be here,” said Selectman Paul Robitaille. He said he feels the stop is better positioned in Gorham since Berlin doesn’t have the available land, adjacent to the tracks, to accommodate a large train station. He added Gorham does offer the open land along the tracks. “We’re the only community that can really offer the room for the stop,” said Robitaille. see PROTEST page 6

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(NY Times) — A shortage of one of the three drugs used in most lethal injections has caused disarray as states pursue a desperate and sometimes furtive search that might run afoul of federal drug laws. At the same time, it has given death-penalty opponents fresh arguments for suing to block executions. Until recently, states that use the drug, the barbiturate sodium thiopental, got it from a domestic supplier, Hospira Inc. But that company stopped manufacturing the drug in 2009 because of manufacturing problems, and announced earlier this year that it would stop selling the drug altogether. International pressure on suppliers by groups opposed to the death penalty has further restricted access to the drug. States had to find a new source, but importation of sodium thiopental is highly restricted under federal law. Recently released documents emerging from lawsuits in many states reveal the intense communication among prison systems to help each other obtain sodium thiopental, and what amounts to a legally questionable swap club among prisons to ensure that each has the drug when it is needed for an execution.

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CAIRO (NY Times) — The Egyptian police have detained former President Hosni Mubarak and his two sons for questioning about corruption and abuse of power during Mr. Mubarak’s three-decade rule, authorities said Wednesday. The detention amounts to a breathtaking reversal for Mubarak, the strongman whose grip on Egypt seemed so unshakable just three months ago that some thought he could hand over power directly to his son Gamal. On Wednesday, Gamal — said to be in “total disbelief” — and his brother Alaa were jailed here in

the Tora Prison, where many of their closest allies have been imprisoned as well, and state television reported that Mr. Mubarak, 82, was in police custody at a Sharm el Sheik hospital after a heart attack. His detention is also the latest twist in the unfinished story of a revolution that became the touchstone for the broader Arab Spring. The military officers who seized power after Mr. Mubarak stepped down, pledging a transition to democracy, have faced escalating street protests calling for his prosecution and, increasingly, criticism for the slow pace of political reforms.

DOHA, Qatar (NY Times)— NATO, Arab and African ministers met with Libya’s rebels here on Wednesday in a show of support for insurgents who are seeking to overthrow Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi against a backdrop of division over the pace of coalition air attacks on pro-Qaddafi forces. With the United States limiting itself to a supporting role in the conflict, Britain, a key member of the alliance, said on Wednesday that it was impossible to forecast when the operation would achieve clear results The meeting here was part of intensifying but diffuse diplomatic maneuvers as the combatants seem locked in a pattern of skirmishes that rarely change the lines for long. Earlier this week, the African Union secured Colonel Qaddafi’s support for a “road map” toward a political settlement, but the rebels rejected it because they said it would allow the Libyan leader to remain in power.

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he said there was “nothing serious or courageous” about the proposals Republicans offered this month. Still, as he laid out the administration’s opening bid in negotiations over the nation’s fiscal future, Mr. Obama conceded a need to cut spending, rein in the growth of entitlement programs and close tax loopholes. At the same time, he insisted that the government must maintain what he called investment in programs that are necessary to compete globally. And he made clear that, despite his compromise with Congressional leaders in December, he would fight Republicans to end lowered tax rates for wealthy Americans that have been in place since President George W. Bush championed them in the last decade.

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House panel debates bill Lawmakers consider bill that on rights of self-defense would lower cigarette tax BY GARRY RAYNO THE UNION LEADER

CONCORD — People should have the right to protect themselves if they are in their car or a public park, according to supporters of Senate Bill 88. The bill would allow people to use deadly force in self-defense anywhere they have a right to be, expanding the “Castle Doctrine” beyond a person’s home. However, opponents including the state attorney general, said New Hampshire has very strong self-defense laws that carefully balance the sanctity of life against the right to protect oneself. The bill would upset that balance, opponents said. The bill’s prime sponsor, Sen. David Boutin, R-Hooksett, told the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Tuesday, “This is not a gun bill. This is a self-defense bill. If grandma reaches for a frying pan, she can defend herself.” The bill removes the current requirement that a person attempt to retreat before using deadly force and also removes another provision that the person using deadly force in selfdefense not be the initial aggressor. Another sponsor, Rep. Alfred Baldasaro, R-Londonderry, said that unless someone has had a gun pointed at them, they don’t have a clue. He said “As soon as you retreat, you leave yourself open to being killed.”

But Associate Attorney General Ann Rice, who heads the Criminal Division, said, “We’ve heard very little about problems with the current law or that it needs to be fixed. I don’t think there is a problem with the law.” She called the provision that the person using deadly force in selfdefense not be the initial aggressor very important, adding you do not want to create an “escalating situation.” Rice reminded the committee that a person claiming to act in self-defense does not have to prove his or her innocence, that the burden of proof is on the prosecutor. Concord Attorney Penny Dean disagreed with Rice, saying the state’s selfdefense laws are weak, noting there have been many bills over the last few years to fix the problems. She also questioned Rice’s contention that the burden of proof in self-defense is on prosecutors. Dean said a judge has to determine a person claiming self-defense has met a threshold before the case is allowed to go forward. She and Ralph Demicco of Gun Owners of New Hampshire agreed the intent and spirit of SB 88 is good, but the bill needs major revisions. The House passed a similar bill last month.Gov. John Lynch vetoed similar legislation several years ago. The committee did not make an immediate recommendation on the bill.

Bill gives all the right to fly a flag at home GILFORD — The Legislature is moving swiftly toward adoption of a law that would make unenforceable condominium association rules against flying the American flag outside one’s property. State Rep. Lynne Blankenbecker, R-Concord, said she co-sponsored House Bill 132 which has passed the House and Tuesday passed the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Committee. The law would adopt the U.S. Flag Code for New Hampshire. Geri Farnell, who lives in Samoset Condos, said she was overjoyed to hear about HB 132. On Tuesday, the New Hampshire Union Leader reported how Farnell, the wife of a soldier serving in Afghanistan, was told she could no longer fly the flag. “Isn’t that wonderful,” Farnell said of the bill. “Hallelujah.” HB 132 reads: “No rule, ordinance, or agreement of any kind by a person, municipality, or other entity shall prohibit the flying of the United States flag from a private residence owned, rented, or used by a private person. Reasonable restrictions regarding the size of the flag or the manner in which the flag is displayed may be adopted and enforced.” Farnell has hired a lawyer to take on the association for not only refusing to allow her to display the American flag on her unit, but also for refusing to reimburse her for a flag damaged this winter by workers at the 137-unit development.

Farnell, 2696 Lakeshore Road, said she is headed to small claims court. Her husband, Troy Farnell, is in the First Special Forces Group and was deployed in early February. At 49, he has spent 23 years in the military. Geri Farnell said she is also a veteran. Ever since the couple moved in four years ago to the development on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, Farnell said she has had a flag on a pole outside their residence. She said she was aware the condo association had a policy about outdoor objects, but asked permission for a flag and a bird feeder. The property manager at the time told her she could display the items. That flag was damaged last summer by roofers doing work at the complex. A replacement flag on a sturdier stand was buried in ice by contractors who shoveled snow off roofs during the winter, she said. When Farnell sent a bill to the condo association for about $80 to replace the flags, she received a letter from Lorie Paquette, association manager for Samoset Condos. While the rules do not spell out “flags” among the list of violations, “decorations” are listed. Farnell said the flag is a symbol her husband fights for. Paquette said Tuesday the organization has no comment. House Bill 132 has an effective date of Jan. 1, 2012, and must still pass a full vote of the Senate. —Courtesy of The Union Leader

CONCORD — Buying a pack of cigarettes in New Hampshire could soon be a little cheaper if some state lawmakers get their way. The Senate is taking up a House bill that would lower the cigarette tax in the Granite State by 10 cents per pack. Opponents argue it sends the wrong message, but others said it will draw more people across the border to spend money. Sen. Chuck Morse, Republican

Senate Finance chairman, said, “I do believe we are going to have people coming into the state of New Hampshire and supporting us, and that’s what we are looking for.” The bill lowering the cigarette tax has already passed the House and has to have strong support of Senate Republicans to pass. The Senate Ways and Means Committee is expected to make a recommendation this week. —Courtesy of WMUR

Police arrest woman accused of stealing 14 lobsters in Rochester ROCHESTER — Police have arrested a woman accused of stealing 14 lobsters from a Market Basket in Rochester on Friday afternoon. Megan Whitcomb, 26, of Gonic, was charged with shoplifting and was scheduled to be arraigned at Rochester District Court on May 16.

Police said Whitcomb asked for 14 lobsters, double-bagged, and then left the store without paying. Police said she walked out with about 16 pounds of lobster meat, with a value of more than $100. Market Basket security said she was only in the store for 10 minutes. —Courtesy of WMUR

Police arrest man wanted in ax attack; arraigned on Wednesday MANCHESTER — Police arrested a man wanted in a Massachusetts ax attack after he was spotted in Manchester on Tuesday afternoon, police said. Jay Larose, 43, was recognized by a Manchester police officer at the intersection of Union Street and Londonderry Lane at 4:30 p.m. Larose has active warrants out of

Salisbury, Mass., related to assault with intent to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon charges. Police said he assaulted another man with an ax. Larose was scheduled to be arraigned in Manchester District Court on Wednesday as a fugitive from justice. —Courtesy of WMUR

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by Tom McLaughlin

In Dubious Battle

There’s a war in Libya and we’re in it. Obama Administration officials don’t want to call it a war and they don’t want to call it a battle either. They prefer to call it a “kinetic military action.” President Obama ordered our military to protect civilians in Libya who were being killed by Colonel Kaddafi as he tries to wipe out rebels there who want to overthrow him. It’s much more complicated than that though, as wars always are. We’re taking the side of the rebels in a civil war. They’re going to benefit as we restrict Kaddafi’s forces, but who are these rebels we’re helping? If and when they take over Libya, will they be better than Kaddafi? Let’s hope. Might they be worse? Evidence exists that they could be worse, both for Libya and for us. We don’t know, and that’s the problem with what President Obama is doing. Does our president have a long-term policy in the Middle East or is he just reacting to events as they occur? Is he operating under the auspices of the United Nations? NATO? Is the United States leading this operation or following? Who is with us and who is against us? None of that is clear. If we’re protecting civilians from a dictator, why are we doing that in Libya and not Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Bahrain, or Iran in which civilians are suffering fully as much as they are in Libya? Obama’s Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates,

advised him that Libya was not a threat to America and we had no strategic interests there. Several weeks ago, his Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, advised him that we needed to establish a “no-fly zone” in the country as soon as possible and so did Senator John Kerry but Obama did nothing for two weeks. He claims to have been a professor of Constitutional law, but then he acted without consulting Congress, which is constitutionally dubious and which prompted Ohio Democrat Dennis Kucinich to call for his impeachment. We have a commander-inchief who can read a speech from a teleprompter very well. While campaigning, he can appear confident and smart to voters, 52 percent of whom elected him. Reading from a teleprompter isn’t enough anymore, but it’s increasingly evident that he isn’t good at much of anything else. He’s president now though, and he has to make tough decisions. He can’t just vote “present” the way he was accustomed to in the Illinois legislature, but he’s avoiding decisions until he’s absolutely forced to make them — and Libya is the result. Is there some other way to make sense of all this? It looks to me like Obama epitomizes the worst of the liberal baby-boomer world view. He’s a reflection of the people who elected him. Baby boomers blame their parents for the evils of the world; Obama see BATTLE page 5

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Graduates of forty-eight years ago. In the front row (l-r) are: Jean Pinette, Germaine Rheaume, Joanne Brunelle, Claudette Guitard, Jeannette Goddard and Lucille Dumont. Back row (l-r) are: Paulette Gagnon, Jeannette Robichaud, Pam Gagne, Sylvia Roberge, Muriel Beaulieu and Jeannine St. Croix.

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Hello fellow Berlinites. My records show that last week’s story was number 600 for the Berlin Daily Sun and I since I started writing in August of 1999. Time sure does fly. In story 601, a July report stated that Brown Company’s earnings for the first six months of 1963 were better than any time since 1957 and more than double any since 1950. Brown Company President Leonard A. Pierce anticipated improvements in earnings in the next two quarters of 1963 and stock holders were pleased with this news. Substantial progress was being made in the company’s cost reduction program and in the development of plans for the greatest profit utilization of their paper machines. With this, Pierce called the company’s financial situation “sound”. Those were the days. The St. Louis Hospital School of Nursing, considered one of the top nursing institutions in New Hampshire, held commencement exercise on Saturday evening July 6, 1963. The ceremonies took place at the BHS auditorium, with twelve young ladies receiving their diplomas. These nurses, followed by the undergraduates, marched into the hall to organ music played by E. Ward Steady. The invocation was then given by the Reverend Rudolphe Drapeau, with Berlin High Principal Richard Bradley acting as master of ceremonies. Salutatorian for this class was Jean Pinette

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and the valedictorian was Miss Jeannette Goddard. The guest speaker was Doctor Louis Rozek and the presentation of the diplomas was handled by Doctor Maffeo. I wonder how many of these girls pursued and still remain in the nursing field? I believe that this school closed its doors in 1972. I apologize that I could not get the picture to come out better than it did, as that is the way it was in the paper. I am sure though, many people will still recognize these graduates of forty-eight years ago. By August, 1963, the summer weather had been extremely hot. The temperature soared above 90 degrees six days in a row and that could have been a record. We certainly don’t see those warm readings for an extended period today. The month of July wasn’t Emmet Kelley as hot the one in 1921 and it didn’t have as many hot days, but local weather observer Bill Lovering pointed out that July of 1921 did not have so many hot days in a row. It had ten days above ninety, but they were scattered throughout the month. The six day spell in July of 1963 had temperatures of 93, 95, 94, 93, 95, and 95. What a great week for vacation. None of the individual maximums were a record, but Lovering didn’t know when Berlin ever had six days in a row over 90. My research shows temperatures that were a hundred or more some days in the late 1890’s. This must have been before Berlin weather records were kept. It was certainly warmer in the years past than it is today. Do we really have global warming today? Another record was being set by the school department, as Berlin High School enrollment reached 1,056 students on August 15 and was still climbing. Principal Richard Bradley said that this was forty-three more than the record enrollment set in the year 1941. In the political field, the local newspaper said that Mr. Emmet J. Kelley was headed back to his post on the New Hampshire Racing Commission. Governor John King presented the appointment of this Berlin man to the Executive Council, after Kelley had been dumped by previous Governor see 1963 IV page 5

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the rebel commander we’re helping in Libya fought against the United States in Afghanistan, that he recruits al Qaida terrorists to his side doesn’t seem to trouble our president. That they’re murdering black immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa doesn’t trouble him either. Until last week when he intervened, Arab Muslim terrorists were killing each other in Libya and we didn’t have to do anything but watch. What could be better than that? Why mess that up? I just don’t understand the rationale and neither, it seems, does our president. I listened to his speech Monday night, but came away still not understanding why we’re going further into debt and further committing our already overstretched military to install a government in Libya that shows all signs of being worse than terrorist, transvestite, mentally-disturbed Colonel Kaddafi. If our commander-in-chief is going to commit our soldiers anywhere, he has to know what the goal is, then use maximum force to achieve it as quickly as possible. Or, don’t go in at all. Tom McLaughlin lives in Lovell, Maine. He can be reached on his website at tommclaughlin.blogspot.com.

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artificial knoll of lumber, said Brungot. When the wood became rotted, members of the Nansen Ski Club built up the hill from snow. When Oleson showed up at the council meeting, it touched off a round of ski jump discussions. The City Engineer emphasized that there was no written agreement, as to what the city had signed up for. With this, Councilman Kilbride asked why the original plans were not used. Mayor Edward Schuette replied that this question should have been answered by the state of New Hampshire. Since Mr. Oleson’s appearance created quite a stir, it was suggested that he accompany the mayor and other city officials when they had another meeting about the ski jump in Concord. Clarence “Spike” Oleson, born here in 1912, was the first of six Nansen Ski Club members to go off this jump in 1938, passed away in 1977. As stated in my Nansen Ski Jump story in earlier years, some of the club officials wanted two brothers from Norway to be the first jumpers. They were Sigmund and Birger Rudd. That theory was all shot down at a meeting of the Nansen officials and six local cub members were asked to be the initial jumpers, since this club built the structure. These men were: William Halvorson, Clarence “Spike” Oleson, Bob Couture, Alton Oleson, Sherman Spears and Leon Costello. “Spike” must have won the draw, as he went first, with the rest to follow. I have so many people ask me about the ski jump and why it went into such disarray. I don’t want to give my opinion, because that would be political. I am sure that if Clarence Oleson and his great skiing family saw that jump today, they would be in tears. It was such a vibrant spot in Berlin’s rich history. Question or comments email poof@ ne.rr.com. Also, join the many fans of “Once upon a Berlin Time” on Face book and take a guess at the Berlin mystery picture.

blames George Bush. He believes the world would be a better place if it were not for capitalism and U.S. foreign policy. Rather than believing that America is an exceptional country in the history of the world, he sees America as a problem. He’s a utopian who thinks people around the world would get along fine if they weren’t “exploited.” The world would be all smiling happy people holding hands if it weren’t for U.S. imperialism. Obama admires a Europe that has spent two generations apologizing and flailing itself for colonizing Africa and Asia and then expanding socialist welfare programs for everyone, including illegal immigrants. Now it looks like he’s earnestly trying to copy those policies here in the United States. That both Europe and America are going bankrupt as a result seems not to bother him. As for dealing with the Middle East, President Obama’s actions so far indicate that his plan has been to make nice speeches in Muslim countries apologizing for American “arrogance” and all will be well there, but it isn’t working. They’re burning him in effigy just as they did George Bush. That Wesley Powell. Before being sacked on this commission, Mr. Kelley had served for 17 years. Kelley returned to the racing commission after serving from 1945 to October 1962. He was a former state senator and was closely associated with the formation of New Hampshire’s first racing laws in 1933. Mr. Kelley failed to win reappointment from Powell, but served as a holdover until six months remained in his term. Then Powell named Democratic Mayor Mario C. Vagge of Nashua. When Vagge failed to win reappointment after his term expired on April 9, 1963, there was considerable action on his behalf in Nashua and a group of Democratic women went to Concord with a petition urging Governor King to rename Vagge. The governor stood firm with his decision. Mr. Kelley was the owner of White Mountain Lumber and the father of Berlin businessmen Barry and Mark Kelley, who still operate the lumber company and a hardware store. By September, the Nansen Ski Jump was making news again, when the man who made the first leap from Berlin’s famous jump said that the “hill was in the worst shape than it had ever been since being built in 1938”. Clarence “Spike” Oleson, who made the first run in 1938, declared the original specifications set down by officials should have been followed in the rebuilding project. “It is a disgrace to the city of Berlin and the North Country to have such a hill and to have put so much money into it”, he told the City Council. Oleson berated officials for not following the plans drawn up when the hill was built twenty five years ago (19371938). City Engineer Clarence Brungot said the original plans were on file in his office, but that in its work on the hill in 1962, the city had followed plans drawn up by the state. The original plans had called for an

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Local businesses show their support for the Berlin/Gorham Relay For Life that is taking place June 17th-18th at the Gorham Common. If you are interested in becoming a part in the Relay For Life, contact Allison White (466-5015) or Lucinda Bragg (466-2651). Berlin City Auto Group’s $1,000 sponsorship was presented by Chevy General Manager Chad Crane, Berlin City Auto Group Team Co-Captain and Finance Manager Caroline Poulin, Team Co-Captain Amy Watson & General Manager Ed Watson PROTEST from page one

posed passenger rail service in March during a meeting in Bethel. Currently, towns in Maine are looking at either a regional rail system or five-car passenger service that would run along the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad Corridor. The feasibility study explored whether the idea could move forward and what is needed to see the plan come to fruition. The Board of Selectmen heard of the plan and joined in on the effort to help move the proposal forward. The board saw the restarting of the passenger rail as an opportunity to attract tourists to the area and as a means to jump start economic development in Coos County.

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ning a number of fundraisers to help offset the costs of the trip. Blanchette said she’s also looking for donations to help pay for the trip. She added anyone who’s interested in making a donation can contact the B.H.S. C.T.E. office. After a successful first year with H.O.S.A., Blanchette said she hopes interest in the group will grow. “I’m hoping to build it so more and more students can go each year,” said Blanchette. “It’s a good experience for them.”

The plan presented by the M.D.O.T. has stops in Portland, Auburn, South Paris, Bethel, Berlin, North Stratford and then three other stops in Canada before reaching Montreal. Since Gorham is already an established tourist community, Robitaille said he felt the town is better suited to provide the peripheral services that a train station would need. The board’s letter should stress that while it stands firmly behind the entire proposal, said Robitaille, the M.D.O.T. should revisit its choice for stops in New Hampshire. The M.D.O.T. and the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments presented the feasibility plan for the pro-

think I was going to get it.” “It was a lot of work but fun,” said Nelson. This is the first year B.H.S. has had a H.O.S.A. group in a very long time, said Blanchette. She said it’s rare for a first-time group to wind up winning during the competition. She added it’s even more of an accomplishment for a first-time participant to take first place. Between now and heading to California, Demers said the group is plan-

Correction We transposed the phone number for Tri-County Community Action Program’s Transportation division in our story on Androscoggin Valley

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Josephine M. Torro

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BERLIN - Josephine Mary Torro, of Hampshire Street in Berlin, NH, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Androscoggin Valley Hospital following a period of declining health. She was 81. Born on September 4, 1929 in Berlin, she was the daughter of Rocco and Angelina (DiPucchio) Nicoletti. She attended local schools and in 1949 married Fio Torro. She will be remembered as being an outstanding homemaker who loved to cook Italian food and loved spending time with her husband. She also enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting and doll collecting. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Donald Nicoletti and a sister, Theresa (Nicoletti) Ramsey, a sister-in-law Catherine (Torro) Morin and a brother-in-law Joseph Torro. She is survived by her loving husband of more than 63 years, Fio Torro; a sister, Janet Nicoletti; a brother, John Nicoletti, both of Berlin; four sisters-in-law, Julienne Nicoletti of Berlin, Viola Roy and Mary Savchick both of Berlin, Theresa Landry and her husband Robert of Keene; one brother-in-law,

Gerry Ramsey of Berlin. She also leaves nieces and nephews, Jerry and Carolyn Ramsey of Gorham, Michael and Diane Ramsey of Berlin, Kathy Provencher of Maine, Ron, Tina and Nicole Demers of Berlin, Joey, Michelle, Michael Angela and Nicholas Ramsey of Berlin, Michael, Angela, Madison and Allison Woodside of Manchester, NH and Joseph, Mia, Jonah and Evan Voveris of Manchester, and Nathan and Messina Provencher of Maine. She will also be greatly missed by special friends Roland and Theresa Roy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 16, at 9 a.m. in the St. Anne Church of Good Sheppard Parish in Berlin. Interment will be in St. Kieran Cemetery in Berlin. Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 15, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 72 High Street, Berlin. (Use School Street entrance). In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Androscoggin Valley Hospital Home Healthcare in Berlin, NH Online guestbook at www.fleurypatry.com

Richard N. ‘Dicky’ St. Cyr BERLIN -- Mr. Richard N. “Dicky” St. Cyr, 64, of 437 Willard Street in Berlin, passed away on Wednesday morning April 13, 2011 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Berlin on February 6, 1947, the son of Ralph and Irene (Perry) St. Cyr and was a lifelong resident. After attending Berlin Schools, he was employed by the Converse Rubber Co. and then worked for Brown Company continuing his employment through Fraser Papers. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed fishing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and hunting. Members of his family include his wife, Angela (Hebert) St. Cyr of Berlin; a daughter, Tammy Herrick and husband John of Orlando, Fla.; a son, Keith St. Cyr and wife Diana of Day-

tona, Fla.; his mother, Irene St. Cyr Hanson; four grandchildren, Jonathan, Kayla, Jacob and Emily; two brothers, David St. Cyr and wife June of Berlin, and Doug Hanson and wife Tammy of Berlin; a sister, Diane Giroux and husband Jim of Berlin; a stepson, Bobby Cass of Gorham; two step-granddaughters, Kandy and Asia; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Ralph St. Cyr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date at a time and date that will be announced. There will be no calling hours. Anyone who wishes may make a donation in his memory to the Coos County Nursing Home Activities Dept., PO Box 416 Berlin, NH, 03570. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.bryantfuneralhome.net.

Kindergarten screening BERLIN -- Kindergarten Screening will take place at Brown Elementary School today, April 14 from 8:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. If your child will be five years old by September

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Thursday, April 7 10:23 a.m.- A woman reported money was stolen from her apartment. 12:58 p.m.- Travis Hood, 17, of Berlin, was arrested on two counts of simple assault. He was released on $750 personal recognizance bail and given a May 10 court date. 3:50 p.m.- A 4-year-old girl was reported missing in Milan, but the girl was found walking on the Milan Hill Road. 4:52 p.m.- A caller reported juveniles breaking windows at a building on Flint Street. Police responded but didn’t find anyone in the area. 5:14 p.m.- A caller reported someone was using the EBT card. 5:24 p.m.- A caller reported noticing broken windows at a building on Third Avenue. Friday, April 8 1:02 a.m.- Police received a report of a domestic incident on Glen Avenue. 6:35 a.m.- A man reported someone threw a bottle through his window. 10:07 a.m.- Sally Edmondson, 22, of Gorham, was arrested on four counts of simple assault. She was released on $1,000 P.R. bail and a court date wasn’t available. 10:12 a.m.- A woman reported her boyfriend took her credit cards and was using them. The incident is under investigation. 10:42 a.m.- A woman reported one of her tires was slashed. 11:03 a.m.- Police received a report of a possible restraining order violation. The incident is under investigation. 11:11 a.m.- A minor two vehicle accident was reported on Willow Street.

12:04 p.m.- A caller reported backing into a telephone pole on Howard Street. 2:55 p.m.- Greg Letarte, 31, of Berlin, was arrested for fraudulent use of a credit card. He was released on $2,500 P.R. bail and given a May 17 court date. 3:01 p.m.- Police received a report of a possible restraining order violation. The incident is under investigation. Saturday, April 9 2:25 p.m.- A man reported someone damaged his truck. 2:37 p.m.- A man reported someone tried to use the vehicle identification number for his four-wheeler. He wanted the information placed on file. 5:23 p.m.- Police received a report that a girl had her cell phone smashed by a group of juveniles. 6:52 p.m.- Police received a report of a minor two vehicle accident on the Milan Road. 7:24 p.m.- A man reported being threatened by another man. The incident is under investigation. Sunday, April 10 2:10 p.m.- A caller reported their vehicle was damaged when a snow blower blew ice on its side. 2:51 p.m.- An accident was reported on Dummer Loop. The incident was referred to state police. 4:56 p.m.- A parent reported their 14-year-old son came home smelling like alcohol and wanted an officer to speak with him. 10:20 p.m.- A woman reported her 10-year-old son hadn’t come home. She called back and reported he was at a friend’s house.

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April 4 7:58 a.m. -- State Police registered a sex offender in the town of Stark. 2:46 p.m. -- State Police responded to a tractor trailer unit that had jackknifed on Rt 2 in Shelburne. The vehicle was assisted by a local towing company in getting underway. There were no injuries. 7:12 p.m. -- State Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Meadows Road in Shelburne. Norman Girouard, 54, of Shelburne, was operating his vehicle eastbound when he lost control due to slush covered roads. His vehicle traveled off the left side of the road striking a fence. there were no injuries reported and the vehicle was towed by Lowes Garage. April 5 7 p.m. -- State Police took a report of theft in Stark. The incident remains under investigation at this time. April 6 1 p.m. -- State Police assisted the Lancaster Police Department with an arrest at the Coos County House of Corrections. John Rundlett, 48, of Stewartstown, was arrested on the charge of receiving stolen property

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and will need to appear in the Lancaster District Court on May 4. 7:02 p.m. -- State Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in Jefferson. A vehicle operated by Susan Watts, 41, of Berlin, struck a deer as it crossed in front of her vehicle. No injuries reported and the vehicle was driven from the scene. Warren. April 7 12:46 p.m. -- State Police assisted with a sexual offender registration in the town of Stewartstown. April 9 4: p.m.-- State Police took a report of theft in Stewartstown. The incident remains under investigation at this time. 9:34 p.m. -- State Police are investigating a report of a domestic violence order violation. April 10 8:21 a.m. -- State Police conducted a semi annual registration on a sex offender in Stewartstown. 9:41 p.m. -- State Police assisted the Northumberland Police with an armed robbery investigation at the Mystic Gas Station.

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officers that are overly aggressive, and he heard a lot of complaints about it. He added he doesn’t see officers sitting across from restaurants at night or watching motorists leaving during late night hours any more, nor are they supposed to do that. “I don’t think they’re doing that now,” said Oliver. “They’re doing their job.” Selectman Paul Robitaille said he agrees with Oliver that things weren’t the best a number of years ago, but it’s no longer the case in Gorham. Robitaille said there are times when the officers need to do their jobs if people are breaking the law. Police Chief P.J. Cyr said he doesn’t want the police presence to come across as aggressive or overbearing, but the officers have an obligation to protect the public at large. Cyr said people might notice the officers more since the department has a full staff.

“We have officers doing their job and doing them well,” said Cyr. Looking at the statistics from the past few years, Cyr said the number of motor vehicles stops has remained pretty consistent. So far this year, Cyr said the officers have conducted 845 motor vehicle stops. Breaking down the numbers, Cyr said 626 of the stops resulted in a verbal warning; 118 resulted in a traffic summons; 95 resulted in a written warning; and six resulted in a defective equipment tag. Beyond that, he added, the stops resulted in 18 arrests for driving after suspension or revocation; 10 arrests for possession of controlled/ narcotic drugs; and arrests for both driving under the influence or possession of drugs in a motor vehicle. “You can see we’re out there stopping vehicles in the interest of public safety,” said Cyr. Cyr said the number of vehicles that are

stopped is only a small percentage of what actually travels through town. During a traffic detail in March, Cyr said more than 3,000 vehicles went through the upper junction of routes 2 and 16 in three hours. If the officers continue with a similar number of stops for the rest of the year, Cyr said the department would end the year with a total of 3,380 motor vehicle stops. Cyr listed some of the total stops for the past few years. He said in 2010 officers stopped 2,002 vehicles; stopped 2,306 in 2009; 3,460 in 2008; and 2,024 in 2007. Piattoni said he felt those were staggering numbers. Piattoni said he feels the selectmen should take a proactive approach at promoting the community. He added the town depends on attracting people, so it should make itself seem friendly.

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Thursday, April 14 Kindergarten Screening: Brown Elementary School, 8:30am – 2:30pm. If your child will be five years old by September 30, 2011 he/she is eligible for kindergarten in the fall. Call to find out what appointment times are still available, 752-1471. 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 466-2776 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 Small Business Development Center(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 (BEDCO), 177 Main Street, Berlin, New Hampshire. Call 7523319 for appointment. Kindergarten Screening: Brown Elementary School, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. If child will be five years old by September 30, 2011 he/she eligible for kindergarten in the fall. Call Brown School to schedule an appointment for the day of the screening. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.,752-1471 extension 1401. Monday, April 18 Ladies of St. Anne Card Party: 1 p.m. St. Anne lower hall, School St., Berlin. WIC Clinic: Beginning 1 p.m., CCFHS, 54 Willow st., Berlin. For appointment, call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942.

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110 Mildred Pierce Mildred and Veda have an argument. Å

SHOW

221 Movie: “Triage” (2009) Colin Farrell. Å

TMC

231 Movie: “B-Girl” (2009) Julie Urich.

Movie: “Hurricane Season” (2009)

ENC

248 Movie: ›› “Planet 51” (2009) Å

Movie: ›› “Conspiracy Theory” (1997) Mel Gibson. Å

Reba Å

Life on the Rock Reba Å

Defending Women of How I Met How I Met

Baseball Tonight (N)

SportsCenter (N) Å

Boston

MLS Soccer

TBA

Sports

SportsNet TBA

Sports

English Premier League Soccer

Daily

Dennis

Daily

Law Order: CI

Raymond

Roseanne Roseanne

Chris

Lopez

The Nanny The Nanny

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

A: Yesterday’s

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

FIRTD

9:30

Bones (N) Å

by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

9:00

CSI: Crime Scene

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 Rules

APRIL 14, 2011

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: BLUSH MINUS COYOTE LENGTH Answer: Saving your pennies could be considered this — “CENTSIBLE”

Boston

Carnivore

Futurama

Law Order: CI

NCIS (In Stereo) Å Videos

Shake It

NCIS “Knockout” Å

Mounted

Deadliest Catch Å Hunters

The Bear Whisperer

Daily

Fam. Guy

NCIS “Shalom” Å

Chrono

MonsterQuest Å Deadliest Catch Å House

Hunters

Planet Earth Å Border

Border Coal

South Park South Park South Park Daily Show Colbert

Chicago Hope Å

Chelsea

The Killing “El Diablo”

Movie: ›››› “The Guardsman”

E! News Eraser

“Stage Door Canteen”

Movie Thrones

Nrs Jackie Call Girl

Cathouse

Sex Quiz

Gigolos (N) Call Girl Movie: “Blue” (2009)

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

––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Thursday Boy Scout Pack 207: meets every Thursday at 6:30 in the St. Michael’s School cafeteria. Berlin-Gorham White Mountain Rotary Club: Meets every Thursday 730 to 830 a.m., Town & Country Inn Shelburne. FMI email info@whitemtrotary.org Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Mt. Jefferson LDG. #103 I.O.O.F.: meets second and fourth Thursdays of month, 7 p.m., 701 Presidential Highway, Jefferson. FMI 1-802-892-6684 or 723-0766. Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am – 6pm; Saturdays: 10am – Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30pm. The NH Downloadable Audio Book Program available to patrons, who are able to choose from a varied and extensive collection. FMI at 466-2525 or gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. AA Meeting: noon to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Berlin Knights of Columbus: Third and Fourth Degree meets on second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., St. Anne’s lower hall, Berlin. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. for members and guests from September to May. Shelburne Library Schedule: Thursdays - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. U-Turn Youth Group: invites all youth ages 12 to 17 to join us on Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Lots of fun, fellowship and just what you need to pick up your week. Call Steve at 752-5374 at Harvest Christian Fellowship, a Foursquare Church. Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous: 12 to 1 p.m., Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, corner of High and Main St., Berlin. Step Book Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin. Exercise Classes: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, 4 to 5 p.m. (FMI 752-2545) Pre-School Reading, Arts, Crafts Program: Errol Public Library, 10:30 a.m. To register, call Ann Bragg at 483-7720 or go to the library from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday through Saturday. F. O. E. Eagles 1464: Meets first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. The Salvation Army Thrusday Afterschool Programs: 3 – 3:30, snack and homework help; 3:30 – 4 Timbrels; 4 – 4:30 Sacred Dance; 4:30 – 5 Singing Company; Dinner; and Boys Adventure Corps and Sunbeams. For more information please call 7521644. Dummer Library Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. (FMI 4490995, E-mail: dpl@ncia.net) Berlin and Coos County Historic Society Moffett House Museum: Open five days, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Can also be opened by appointment. Call 752-4590. Available are historical documents, school yearbooks, Berlin/ Gorham directories, annual city reports, city and county reports, Brown Bulletins, old books, artifacts and more. Serenity Steps: 567 Main Street. Berlin’s peer support center. Open Monday to Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 8 p.m. Offers a variety of support groups and activities to area’s mental health consumers. (FMI 752-8111) Friday AA Meeting: Discussion Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Discussion Meeting,, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., AVH. Weekly “Luck of the Draw” Cribbage Tournament. Gorham American Legion, 6 Androscoggin St., Gorham, $5pp: registration 5:15 to 5:45; play starts 6 p.m. Call Legion for more info 466-2433. Bingo: St. Anne Hall, 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Theatre North. Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Berlin Area Head Start Accepting Applications: For children between the ages of 3-5 years old. This is an income eligible program. Call 752-5464 to schedule an appointment to enroll your child.

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by Abigail Van Buren

QUARRELSOME COUPLE TAKE HOSTILITY TO NEW HEIGHTS

DEAR ABBY: We have been friends with “The Bickersons” for quite some time. They never have a kind word to say to each other. Mr. B. now has a terminal illness, and you would think they’d be kinder to each other at a time like this. On the contrary, their fights are more groundless and vicious than ever. It is becoming increasingly difficult to be around them. This is when they need friends more than ever, but they’re driving everyone away! What can we do? -- LOVE IS ALL WE NEED DEAR LOVE: While you might imagine that when a spouse has a terminal illness it would bring the couple closer together, that is not always the case. Mr. B. may be frightened, angry, in pain and taking it out on his wife. Mrs. B. may be furious at her husband for being sick and dependent, and requiring her to have gone from being a wife to a caregiver. Also, they both may be settling old scores. Because it’s painful to watch what’s going on but you want to be supportive, consider socializing with them separately. They may appreciate the time they get to spend away from each other. DEAR ABBY: When does dieting become rude? I have always enjoyed inviting friends and family over for dinner. But lately it seems everyone is on some kind of diet and “can’t eat that.” I fix healthy meals -- free of fats, sugars and salt. If someone has a dietary restriction or wants to pass on dessert, I am fine with that, of course. I don’t like it, though, when my carefully prepared meals turn into leftovers or get thrown away off someone’s plate. Why would anyone accept a dinner invitation and then

turn into a picky guest? Would eating an average serving of a good meal once a week blow someone’s diet? -- LOST THE JOY OF COOKING DEAR LOST THE JOY: I’ll answer your questions in reverse order. Eating an “average serving of a good meal” once a week COULD blow someone’s diet, depending on the kind of diet the person is on. And the reason someone who is on a severely restricted diet would accept a dinner invitation on a weekly basis might be because he or she wants to see you, wants to see some of the other guests or doesn’t want to be left out. But for a conclusive answer, you need to query the dieter. DEAR ABBY: My mother and I are very close, and I love her very much, but I have a problem. Mom goes on every single field trip with my class. There have even been times when she was the only parent in attendance. The teachers are grateful for her, but it’s becoming embarrassing. I’m a freshman in a private high school, and I want to start doing things more independently. What’s the best way to tell Mom before my next trip that I prefer she not go without hurting her feelings? -- I’M A BIG GIRL NOW DEAR BIG GIRL: Talk to your mother at a time when you are both calm. She needs to understand that her hovering is making you self-conscious when you need some independence. However, keep in mind that she may be the only parent who is volunteering and has the time to assist in the field trips -- which is why the teachers are grateful. What I’m trying to convey is how important it is for you and your mother to communicate honestly with each other.

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

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

Animals

Autos

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

BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

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.

Autos 1997 Buick LeSabre 6 cyl., aut. 94K miles, looks and runs good $1900/BO 728-9198 or 482-3940. 2002 Dodge Caravan, 6cyl. aut., 51k miles, cruise, good tires, little rust, always garaged, was wifes, $6000, 752-2650. BUYING junk cars and local towes, 603-348-3403.

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 $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. 2 great apts. available. Great Landlord. 3 bedroom, 1st and 2nd floor. Call H&R Block (603)752-2372. BERLIN 2nd floor & 3rd floor, 4 room, 2 bedroom, heated. Call (978)609-4010.

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 4 bedroom house $700/month, no utilities included (603)752-1224. BERLIN: one bedroom, $450, Heat and h/w, off street parking, Emery Street, 603-606-1134.

For Rent BERLIN - Overlooking Heritage Park, Three bedroom first floor, recently remodeled, garage, $795/mo heated 723-5444, 631-0149. 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: 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

For Rent

For Sale

CEDAR POND CAMP FOR RENT

2005 Suzuki, 800, full dresser, black, 8k miles, asking, $5000/BO, 723-7237, 466-5516.

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- 2 bedroom apts. Heat & hot water inc. $550/mo 978-726-6081. GORHAM, 1 bedroom, heat included, w/d hookup, no smoking/ pets. $525/mo. 466-3162. GORHAM, NH Furnished (optional) 1 bedroom $650/mo, heat and hot water included. Security deposit and references required. 1(800)944-2038. 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.

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

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.

NEWLY available apt., 2 bedrooms, downtown area, $525/mo. plus deposit, 752-3640, 915-0474.

Help Wanted

NEWLY renovated, two bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, hot water included, $500/mo. 603-234-9507 Bruce.

IMMEDIATE opening for wait ress & dishwasher. Apply in person at Moonbeam Cafe, 19 Exchange St. Gorham 466-5549.

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.

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.

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

• RN Care/Case Manager- Full Time. BSN preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking capabilities and outstanding internal and external customer relations skills. Previous case management experience desired. Clinical experience with ability to proactively interact with physicians on current and proposed care within an acute care environment required. Knowledge of insurance plans, including Medicare reimbursement helpful. Position invloves discharge planning and assisting patients with care transitions. • Paramedic- Per Diem. Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic; EMS Provider license; 1 year pre-hospital care (EMT-I or higher) • RN- Full-time. Nightshift, ACLS, BCLS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC preferred. Previous ER experience preferred. • RN- Full-Time. ACLS/PALS/BLS and some acute care experience and critical care experience preferred. Must take rotating call. Positive attitude, team player, computer skills and critical thinking skills required. • RN- Per Diem. Must have OB experience. • Office RN- Full Time. Office experience preferred. BLS required. Willing to be a team player, NH License. • Physical Therapist- Per Diem. Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. Previous inpatient experience preferred. Current NH PT license and CPR certification required. Looking for weekend and weekday coverage. • Clinical Coordinator- Full-Time. RN with current license and Wound Care experience; Responsible for the coordination of clinical activities of the Wound Care Center, including but not limited to use of organizational skills, leadership, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing patient care through the use of hospital and nursing standards. Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred. Previous supervisory exp. pref. Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS, infection control, safety and all unit required skill review. A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org. Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860. Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121

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Help Wanted

Part-time Office Help collection experience preferred, drop off resume at Pyrofax Energy Glen Ave. Berlin or Dept. of Employment Security.

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

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

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

Real Estate

Services

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

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

Services

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

$150 for your unwanted vehicle call Rich, 978-9079. HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison 367-8851. 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. CERTIFIED LNA, 10 yrs. exp. looking to do private duty or errands, cleaning house, etc. call Kathy 603-752-1958, 603-986-7920.

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

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.

Services 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.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF DUMMER The Town Office will be closed April 12th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th & 20th. Please plan accordingly.

Mariann Letarte, Town Clerk/Tax Collector

Wanted 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.

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.

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.

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

We offer “Quality Eyewear” including, but not limited to:

DOG OWNERS TOWN of DUMMER

“Varilyx” Progressive Add Lenses - see near, far and everything in between “Crizal” Anti-Reflective Lenses - make you see better and feel better “Transistions” Lenses - Lenses that change and offer Ultraviolet protection Polarized Lenses - Cut sun glare that impares your vision

Dog Licenses are due by April 30, 2011. Please present your pet’s rabies and spayed/ neutered certificates at time of licensing. Licensing Cost: Male or Female: $9.00 Neutered or Spayed: $6.50 Puppies 3-7 months: $6.50 Pet owner 65 and older, first dog: $2.00 Late fee: $1.00 per month after June 1st, 2011. Failure to license your pet by May 31, 2011 will make you liable for a penalty of $25.00, plus the license and late fees. Please keep your pet(s) and your community safe. Thank you! Mariann Letarte Town Clerk, Dummer

Quality Eyewear

148 Main St., Berlin, NH 03570 • 752-3382

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

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North Country Heroes’ Tree unveiled at Sears BY JODY HOULE THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM -- The North Country Heroes’ Tree, honoring 120 past and present local service members from all branches, was unveiled Saturday morning, April 2, at Sears in Gorham. The Gorham American Legion Auxiliary women’s Unit 82 organized the program and was conducted by the Units Chairperson, Elaine Wood. The occasion is also held around October or November annually, said Wood. Wood welcomed everybody and told the crowd, “these courageous past and present people, from all walks of life, have shown the ultimate sacrifice. This tree is a symbol of what they did for all of us. We enjoy the freedom that others have died for, which we are grateful for. Thank you.” The uniformed veterans then raised their flags as the small group made the Pledge of Allegiance, which was followed by the National Anthem. Post 82 Chaplain Raymond Vachon then made the opening benediction. A poem contest was organized by Wood, who is the chairperson of Children and Youth from her unit. The

poems were written by students from Edward Fenn Elementary School. Wood chose Victoria Goudeau’s original poem, and Goudreau, age 5, received a $100 savings bond. Goudreau read the following poem titled, “What a Hero Means to Me” out loud: “When the roads are getting rocky My hero is holding out his hand When no one else is listening He’s there to understand When life feels like its falling to pieces And you’re full of anger and pain He offers his protection And wipes away any stain He is always ready to lift us when we fall By trusting him, we all can be heroes after all” Two post members unveiled the tree and then a poem titled “The Soldier’s Tree” was read by Diane Bouthot. Unit 82 Chaplain Tilly Meyers made the closing benediction. There were refreshments and socializing afterward and a raffle for a gas grill that Sears donated for the occasion.

Milan Village School registration night

MILAN -- Parents and guardians of children eligible to attend preschool, prekindergarten or kindergarten in Sept. 2011 may join school staff for registration night on Wed. May 11 at 6: p.m. in the MVS library. Preschool/Prekindergarten: All Milan and Dummer children who will be three or four years old on or before September 30 are eligible to attend preschool/prekindergarten. Class size is limited, so you may be put on a waiting list. Kindergarten: All Milan and Dummer children who will be five years old on or before Sept. 30, may attend kindergarten.

The agenda for the meeting includes meeting staff and other parents, registering children, scheduling screenings (to be held Wed., May 18,) and taking a tour of the school. Childcare will be available. Documents needed are for your child’s file: birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization records and documentation of most recent physical Parents should also schedule appointments with their physicians for a physical examination, if they have not done so. Call 4493306 to confirm attendance, request childcare or, if unable to attend, to schedule an appointment for a screening.

Elaine Wood and Victoria Goudreau TAKE BACK from page 8

expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Gorham Town Hall at 20 Park St. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Last September, Americans turned in 242,000 pounds—121 tons—of prescription drugs at nearly 4,100 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in

home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

752-4419 • 151 Main St., Berlin, NH

We Proudly Carry Boar’s Head Meats & Cheeses

Thursday Night is Burger Bash!

Choose from any of our 1/2 pound burgers served with handcut fries...$12.95 Includes soup or salad & complementary crackers & dip station.

Ask your server about Our “Man Burger” Challenge

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there were 29 requests and so far this year there are 11. This year, she said two non-profits based outside Berlin are requesting to use Glen Avenue to conduct road tolls. Patrick said she contacted all the city clerks in the state to see if they had any type of regulations governing road tolls. She said Rochester and Lebanon do not allow road tolls. Dover has a licensing board that approves such requests. She said she took Dover’s licensing form and reworked it to fit Berlin. She presented that and a draft resolution to the council. Councilor Bob Danderson said he did not object to allowing an outside agency to conduct a road toll in Berlin if the agency provides a service to the community. Mayor Paul Grenier agreed but suggested the city set a limit of two dates for outside agencies. Councilor Tom McCue said he liked the idea of limiting outside agencies to two dates with the final decision to rest with the city clerk. Patrick also raised the issue of the city’s liability if someone working on a road toll, especially a student, gets hurt. Councilor Russell Otis said the state requires volunteers on highway clean-up project to sign a waiver and people under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The council discussed charging participating organizations a fee and requiring liability insurance. Councilor Mark Evans said requiring insurance would discourage small organizations from doing road tolls. Instead the council decided to have the city attorney draw up some disclaimer language for the application form that specifies that the organizations assumes all risks. Otherwise, they agreed that all requests must be in writing and

only non-profit organizations can apply. One road toll will be allowed per organization per year. No more than one road toll per week and all participants must remain behind barricades while collecting funds. A maximum of two road tolls will be allowed by outside agencies and they must have a connection to the city. No requests will be accepted until Jan. 1 of the current calendar year. The resolution will go on the agenda for the next council meeting. In other business: * A second annual Can-Am ATV Festival at Jericho State Park will take place this July. Dan Malone, president of the Androscoggin Valley ATV Club briefed the council on plans for the 2011 festival to be held July 30-31. He said Can-Am has agreed to be the title sponsor again. Last year’s festival drew as many as 3,000 ATV riders to the area and Malone said they are hoping to double that number this year. “We will be bringing a lot of ATVers to the area,” he promised. Instead of scattering events around the park, Malone said the plan is to center the festival in the area by the mud pit at the request of Fish and Game. Last year Fish and Game had a grant that helped offset the cost of organizing and marketing the event. Deputy Police Chief Brian Valarino said they are trying to do it with less money this year. Valarino said the event went off great last year and there was only one accident reported. Grenier suggested the club try and get the event listed on the N.H. Grand website to reach a bigger audience. * The council decided to name the Annex playing field the Laura Viger field after the long-time city employee.

First Leadership Institute held in March WHITEFIELD -- The first Leadership Institute for the Coos County Director Network was held on March 9, and 10, at Whitefield’s Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa. The network group is supported by the Early Childhood Initiative (ECI) at White Mountains Community College and is comprised of child care center directors from across the region. The goal of the event was to empower this core group of child care directors with additional leadership skills and to ensure that they move their centers forward using quality-producing strategic planning embedded in researched-based practice. Former assistant attorney general for the state of Maine, Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD, facilitated the event and was the featured speaker. Bruno is an author, professor, radio-host and motivational speaker in subjects near to the hearts of early childhood educators. Bruno led the group in discussion and role-playing in subjects ranging from emotional intelligence to ‘gossip in the work place’. Her affable and humorous style laid the groundwork for serious and thoughtful talking points in areas of concern specific to Coos County child care providers. The first evening was dedicated to the core group of ten directors of childcare centers encompassing Colebrook, Lancaster, Groveton, Berlin and Gorham. The directors were joined by Early Childhood Initiative Project Coordinator Kathryn Keene, Child Care Resource, Referral, Recruitment and Training counselors Sandy Alonzo and Melanie Mallet, and Patricia Finnigan-Allen, Associate Professor of Early Child-

hood Education, all of White Mountains Community College. Ms. Bruno used core principles from her book, Leading on Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Early Childhood Administration, to engage this group. Following dinner, the group shared newfound strategies to incorporate technology into their programs and their communication with parents of the children in their care. The group of early child care professionals was joined the following day by staff and students from WMCC’s early childhood education (ECE) programs. The Institute was designed to include future Coos County ECE professionals in the development of leadership skills. Attendee reactions were positive. Patti Henry from Day By Day Child Care Center in Berlin stated, “Holly is an amazing lady for sure... I go back to work this morning with a little skip in my step!” Amy Brooks from Brook’s Colebrook Country Day School, LLC said, “That conference was just what I needed! I loved Holly! I liked it because it was fast moving, info packed, fresh and fun too!” The connection with Bruno’s expertise is expected to continue, as all of the Director Network members were provided with a personal copy of her book and an open invitation to visit her website and radio program. Local child care providers have also strengthened the connection that they have as professionals and are armed with new leadership techniques. Future ECI programming will continue to help local providers enhance the quality of services provided to Coos County children and families through their centers.

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