The Berlin Daily Sun, Friday, June 24, 2011

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FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011

VOL. 20 NO. 58

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No rehearing for Laidlaw PPA BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

CONCORD -- The Public Utilities Commission yesterday denied a motion seeking a rehearing of its order approving a power purchase agreement between Public Service of N.H. and Laidlaw/ Berlin Station. In doing so, the commission affirmed the amended PPA submitted by PSNH. The PUC decision removes another obstacle to Laidlaw/ Berlin Station’s plan to construct a 75-megawatt bio-

mass plant on the former pulp mill site in Berlin. Earlier this month, the state Site Evaluation Committee approved requested changes in the certificate of site and facility. A condition of the certificate was an approved PPA. Still left is an appeal of the PUC decision to the state Supreme Court filed by the fire-fired Independent Power Producers. The court must now rule whether it will accept the appeal for see PUC page 5

Isaacson files Ch. 11

Ted and Wanda Lacasse celebrate with their family for winning the NH Hot Lotto Prize of $ 1.5 million. Their ticket was purchased at White Mountain Country Store in Twin Mountain on June 15, the same date the drawing was held. First row: from l-r:Alivia Patry, Alicia Harriman, Maureen Patry, Mallory Patry and Karley Blais. Second row: Derek Patry, Irelyn Bell, Dave Patry, Melissa McPartlon, Mike Lacasse. Third row: Matthew McPartlon, Ryan McPartlon and Mark Lacasse. (COURTESY PHOTO).

Berlin couple claims $1.5 million Hot Lotto prize

TWIN MOUNTAIN – A mere eight days after the June 15 Hot Lotto jackpot drawing, Ted and Wanda Lacasse of Berlin stepped forward to say they are the winners. Ted and Wanda Lacasse, along with their family, appeared before the media today during a press conference held at Twin Mountain Country Store in Twin Mountain, where the ticket was purchased. Officials from the New Hampshire Lottery presented a check for $1,502,341.73 to the Lacasse’s, and presented a retailer incentive check for $15,000 to Twin Mountain Country Store. “There is no other feeling like this,” said Charlie McIntyre, executive director of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission about presenting the ceremonial check to the winners. “We are very excited for the Lacasse’s. It truly couldn’t have happened to nicer people.” Ted, 74, owns Lacasse Paving and ConMain St. Maureen’s Boutique 146752-7569 9:30-6, & Tanning Salon SatMon-Fri 9:30-5, Sun 12-4 Summer Handbags 20% Off

struction and has been married to Wanda, 72, for 52 years. The born and raised Berlin residents have four children, 11 grandchildren and four great-granddaughters. The couple plans to invest their winnings and use the interest to help their four kids have a better financial future. “I’m very happy that I won. I just can’t believe it,” Ted Lacasse said. “I’ve never won anything, so when you win like this, it’s such a big thing.” “I stared at the ticket for 10 minutes saying ‘It can’t be,’” Wanda Lacasse said. “I got goose bumps. It was a feeling I’ve never felt before. It was wonderful. We just stood there and hugged saying ‘We won, we really won!’” The winning number combination for the June 15, drawing was 5–8–11–19–29 and the Hot Ball was 19. This is the second jackpot winning ticket sold in New Hampshire.

BERLIN — Isaacson Structural Steel announced on Thursday that they have filed for Chapter 11 protection in order to reorganize the company’s finances. In a letter sent to media outlets, Isaacson co-owner and CFO Steve Griffin explained the company’s rationale for the move. “Due to circumstances beyond our control, as well as challenging conditions in the construction industry, it is in the best interests of our employees and clients, as

see ISAACSON page 5

Ayotte assured opening prison high priority for BOP

BERLIN -- U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte said she has been assured that opening the federal prison in Berlin is a high priority for the Bureau of Prisons. Ayotte said she met Wedesday with top bureau officials including Assistant Director William Dalius to repeat her request that the

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well as the future of Isaacson Structural Steel that we file Chapter 11 protection. This was a necessary step so that we can continue to produce the quality products and services our company has become known for in New England. The news comes on the heels of the company’s temporary furlough of shop workers last week. Seventy-two workers were furloughed on Wednesday, June 15, with 42 returning

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bureau activiate the Berlin prison. “I am encouraged by Mr. Dalius’ comments that the Berlin Prison is a high priority for the Bureau and that he is eager to find a solution,” said Senator Ayotte. “I will continue to work with BOP officials to ensure that see PRISON page 5

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