The Berlin Daily Sun, Friday, May 6, 2011

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FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011

VOL. 20 NO. 30

BERLIN, N.H.

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Drug Task Force releases annual report BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

CONCORD— The N.H. Drug Task Force saw a slight increase in the number of cases it handled in 2010, according its annual report, both across the state and in the northern tier. The N.H. Attorney General’s Drug Task Force released its annual report Thursday discussing its cases and progress made during the year. The report was presented to Attorney General Michael Delaney and Chief Peter Morency, chair of the drug task force. “The Drug Task Force continues, I think, to do a great job,” said Morency. He added

cals statewide, according to the report. In the northern region of the state, which includes Coos County, the task force seized 184 grams of cocaine, 9.5 grams of crack cocaine, 3,416 grams of marijuana, 69 marijuana plants, 358 Oxycontin pills, 100 ecstasy pills, 284 prescription pills, $6,185 in U.S. currency, one residence and 12 firearms, according to the report. D.T.F. Team D, which covers the northern portion of the state, recorded 209 criminal investigations in 2010. It record 201 in 2009. Of those investigations, 29 originated in Coos County, 49 in Grafton County, 44

the group had a productive year with its number of undercover operations and seizures. The number of drug cases continues to trend upwards, said Morency. He added it shows drugs are a growing problem in the state. In 2010, the D.T.F. handled 1,043 cases statewide, according to the report. It adds that the D.T.F. seized about $115,683 in U.S. currency, 68 weapons, two vehicles and one house. The task force seized 6.82 pounds of powder cocaine, 58.75 grams of crack cocaine, 68.99 pounds of marijuana, 53.65 grams of heroin and 5,143 pharmaceuti-

see REPORT page 7

Grant will help restore Brown Co. Barns

Hanging Baskets & Flowers Just In Time For Mother’s Day!

Plum Creek recently presented a $2,000 check to the Berlin & Coos County Historical Society to help fund the restoration of the two historic barns in the community, the Brown Company Barns. Pictured (left to right):Odette LeClerc, Tricia Quinn, Medora Snigger, Walter Nadeau, Maurice Lavertue, Raymond Daigle and Arlene Lambert.

BERLIN - The Plum Creek Foundation recently awarded a $2,000 grant to the Berlin & Coos County Historical Society to help fund the restoration of the two historic barns in the community, the Brown Company Barns.According to Walter Nadeau, vice president of the Berlin & Coos County Historical Society, the Brown Company Barns adds to the character of the community, as well as a historic representation. The historical society has been working to restore the barns to their original condition since acquiring them in 2002. Currently, the restoration of the barns is roughly 60 percent complete. “In the coming months, we plan to replace 21 windows and 100 feet of sill as a part of the restoration process,” said Nadeau. “With the support of the Plum Creek Foundation grant, a see GRANT page 7

Main Street’s Drive in the ‘50s is just around the corner 38 Glen Ave., Berlin, N.H. 752-1449

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BERLIN – The time is coming to rev those engines and cruise down to Main Street Berlin for the famous ‘Drive in the 50s’ event sponsored by Pat’s Auto Sales! Gorgeous classic cars will line the streets and music will be heard throughout downtown Thursday, June 2, 5 to 8 p.m., rain

Mother’s Day is Sunday!

Look for coupon inside! 107 Main St, Berlin, NH • 752-1520 • www.greetingsjewelers.com

Gorham Hardware 96 Main St., Gorham • 466-2312

WE REPAIR SCREENS (most sizes)

or shine. Everyone is invited to join the downtown festivities as we dedicate the new “Bickford Place” park which will take place at 5 p.m. This new addition to the downtown will be used as our focus for downtown activities and will create an outside meeting and eating space for the

community. Come for the awe inspiring classic cars from all over New England, come for the great food, enjoy the 50s sounds, and take your chances at this year’s 50/50 raffle. Once you have danced through the streets, see ‘50s page 6

Boutique at 101 • 101 Main St., Gorham, NH • 466-5811 DON’T FORGET MOM

Tribal • Life Is Good • Woolrich • Prana • Horny Toad & More

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Please join us as we honor

LAWRENCE M. KELLY

Retirement Dinner & Celebration • May 13th

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER CALL TRI-COUNTY CAP AT 752-7001

Buying or Selling Real Estate? Call WAYNE MICUCCI 723-7015 RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty 232 Glen Ave Berlin 752-0003

Maureen’s Boutique & Tanning Salon

146 Main St. 752-7569

Mon-Fri 9:30-6, Sat 9:30-5, Sun 12-4

Happy Mothers Day! Gift Certificates Available • Free Gift Wrapping


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