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BERLIN -- After two public hearings and months of work, the public is invited next Wednesday to attend the unveiling of the fi nal report outlining an action plan to redevelop the downtown.

The Moving Downtown Forward plan will be outlined Wednesday, Jan. 16 in the Berlin council chambers at 5:30 p.m.

Put together by a team of top consultants, the plan sets forth recommendations for both an eco-nomic action plan and a design action plan for the downtown.

“The plan provides a “What, When and How” for downtown vibrancy relative to real estate devel-opment, streetscape enhancement to include the PSNH Park, communication and marketing,” according to a press release issued by the Berlin Main Street Program and the Berlin Planning Department.

The consulting team consists of Stuart Arnett from Arnett Development Group, John Wacker & Associates, Landscape Architect and Planner, and Jay Poulin, of HEB Engineers.

As proposed, the plan calls for investing $15 mil-lion in the downtown over the next decade, with the city asked to contribute ten percent of that total. Other funding would come from Public Service of N.H., grants, tax increment fi nancing, and private investment.

The area covered by the plan runs from Veteran’s Park to St Anne Church.

The Neil & Louise Tillotson Fund granted the primary funding for the hiring of the consultant group matched by funds from PSNH and the Berlin Main Street Program.

Questions on the initiative should be directed to City Planner Pam Lafl amme at 752-8587.

Inauguration takes place MondayBERLIN – Inaugural ceremonies for Mayor Paul

Grenier and the new city council will take place this Monday, Jan. 16 at the city hall auditorium.

It was be a historic moment in the city’s history as the council for the fi rst time ever will have four women serving on the eight-member board.

The program gets underway at 6:30 p.m. with opening remarks by Grenier. The mayor will then call the old city council into order one last time to handle some unfi nished business.

There will be a special presentation to out-going Councilors Tom McCue of Ward II and Mark Evans

of Ward III. Both men will have an opportunity to make brief remarks. The council will then adjourn for the last time.

City Clerk Debra Patrick will swear in Grenier and the new council. Councilors-elect are Lucie Remi-llard and Russell Otis, Ward I; Dori Ducharme and Denise Morgan Allain, Ward II; Peter Higbee, Ward III; Diana Nelson and Roland Theberge, Ward IV.

Higbee and Morgan Allain will be taking the oath of offi ce for the fi rst time - Remillard, Otis, Ducha-rme, Nelson, and Theberge were all incumbents. The only member of the council who was not up for elec-tion last fall was Ward III Councilor Michael Rozek.

BY BARBARA TETREAULTTHE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN—The General Educational Develop-ment tests are being revamped and a new set will be inaugurated in 2014.

These tests, popularly known as the GED, certify that the taker has high school-level academic skills.

The goal of the change in the GED is to create a suite of tests that are computer based, as most jobs and further academic work will require computer use, said Berlin Adult Learner Services Director Peggy Blais.

Many of the students presently working on the GED courses at the ALS do not have computers but the offi ce now has a set for the students to learn to use.

“We may have to add keyboarding to our courses,” Blais remarked.

While the change is expected to benefi t those who take the tests, the problem is that people who are now slowly qualifying under the old test system will have their scores wiped out as of Jan. 1, 2014 if they haven’t passed the test before that date.

John Wacker

Changes to GED tests are being made

Gayle Theberge and Peggy Blais staff the Adult Learning Center at 166 Main Street, Berlin, where people can prepare to take and complete the General Educational Development (GED) test to earn high school equivalency certifi cation. Classes are free. Behind Theberge and Blais are some of the workbooks used in the classes. The GED program will change on Jan 1, 2014. By then, students who have already invested time in their studies will need to have taken their GED exam or start everything all over again, says Blais. (GAIL SCOTT PHOTO)

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(NY Times) — A new poll of Mormons in the United States fi nds that while one of their own is making unprecedented progress in a bid for the presi-dency, many feel uneasy in the spotlight, misunderstood and unaccepted in the Ameri-can mainstream.

Despite this, a majority of the Mormons polled said they believed that acceptance of Mormonism was rising and that the American people were ready to elect a Mormon as president. It is a sunny outlook for a religion that is consis-tently ranked near the bottom, along with Muslims and athe-ists, on favorability surveys of various groups.

“On the one hand, Mor-mons do feel they are dis-criminated against, and that their coverage in the news and, even more so, in popu-lar culture isn’t helping,” said David Campbell, associate professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame and a Mormon who served as a consultant on the poll. “But you also fi nd this strain of opti-mism that things are going to get better and this is an impor-tant moment for Mormonism.”

The survey of more than 1,000 Mormons by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life was conducted between Oct. 25 and Nov. 16, 2011, by landline and cellphone and has a margin of error of plus or minus fi ve percentage points.

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HOUSTON (NY Times) — Asian coun-tries that are Iran’s biggest oil custom-ers have been assured that if they yield to pressure from Washington to curtail the purchases, Saudi Arabia and its Arab neighbors will fi ll any gap in energy sup-plies, adding heft to the American efforts to choke off Iran’s petroleum exports, its primary source of revenue.

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ers in the Persian Gulf, were offered to China, Japan and South Korea — which together buy about half of Iran’s oil — after each expressed concern that loss of energy resources could undermine their own econ-omies. The United States, and Europe, have moved aggressively to block Iran’s ability to sell oil, hoping to create enough economic pain and social instability that Iran’s lead-ers abandon a nuclear program the west

says is aimed at building nuclear weapons, which Iran says is for peaceful purposes.

China, which is Iran’s largest buyer, has said that it would not abide by any new sanctions against Iran. However, it has already begun to reduce its purchases of Iranian crude, and this weekend Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will begin a fi ve-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, perhaps to explore the prospect of increased energy sales.

In standoff with Iran, U.S. allies offer oil for Asia

KABUL, Afghanistan (NY Times) — A video showing four United States Marines urinating on the bodies of three dead Taliban fi ght-ers provoked anger and condemna-tion on Thursday in Afghanistan and around the world. American offi cials said they feared the images could incite anti-American senti-ment at a particularly delicate moment in the war effort.

The Obama administration is struggling to keep President Hamid Karzai on its side as it carefully tries to open talks with the Taliban. Yet the video showing such a des-ecration — a possible war crime —

is likely to weaken the American position with both. The Taliban and President Karzai were each quick to hold up the images as evidence of American brutality, a message with broad appeal in Afghanistan, where word of the video was slowly spreading on Thursday.

Senior military offi cials in Kabul and at the Pentagon who were scru-tinizing the video confi rmed it was authentic and that they had identi-fi ed the Marines as members of the Third Battalion, Second Marines, all of whom had completed a tour of Afghanistan this fall before return-ing to base at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Outrage over video of marines urinating on Taliban corpses

PIBOR, South Sudan (NY Times) — The trail of corpses begins about 300 yards from the corrugated metal gate of the United Nations compound and stretches for miles into the bush. How many hundreds are scattered, nobody really knows.

South Sudan, born six months ago in great jubilation, is plunging into a vortex of violence. Bitter ethnic tensions that had largely been shelved for the sake of achieving independence have ruptured into a cycle of massacre and revenge that neither the American-backed government nor the United Nations has been able to stop.

The United States and other Western countries have invested billions of dollars in South Sudan, hoping it would overcome its deeply etched history of poverty, violence and ethnic fault lines to emerge as a stable, Western-friendly nation in a vola-tile region. Instead, heavily armed militias the size of small armies are now marching on villages and towns with impunity, sometimes with blatantly genocidal intent.

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Up to 8 inches of snow fell in some parts of the state Thursday as a winter storm moved through New Hampshire.

The storm dumped snow across the state, but it changed to ice and rain in some areas. Locations from north of Concord to the White Mountains got 4 to 8 inches of snow with some ice mixed in, while far northern New Hampshire got 3 to 5 inches of snow.

About 2 to 5 inches of snow fell from Manchester to the south before it changes over to rain or a wintry mix.

In Tilton, about 4 inches of snow had fallen by noon. In Hooksett, the snow started to fall about 4 a.m., as the plows began their battle to keep the roads clear.

The storm forced the Department of Transportation to drop the recom-mended speed to 45 mph on the state’s major highways, and numerous acci-dents were reported across the state.

Many residents said it had been so long since they had driven in snow they had almost forgotten how.

“Everybody is going really slow,” said Ken Grant, of Ashland. “I’ve been going 40 for the last fi ve, six miles. It seems to be getting worse. I just came from northern Vermont, and it was less up there and worse as I got further south.”

Belmont Department of Public Works employee Steve Drouin was plowing roads Thursday morning, and he said the roads were pretreated before the snow started to fall.

“We put the salt down to get it work-ing underneath so it doesn’t freeze up on you,” he said.

Offi cials said blowing and drifting snow could cause problems for the eve-ning commute in the Lakes Region.

The snow continued to fall through the morning, to the delight of some.

“I hope there’s a lot of it because my toys are sitting in the barn and they haven’t been used,” said resident Jim Valtz.

Teacher Heather Oullette-Cygan and her Great Pyrenees were taking full advantage of the snow day. Even though the breed originated in the Alps, Oullette-Cygan said that at fi rst, the dog wouldn’t go out in the snow.

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Further south, there was less snow and more slush, making for a diffi cult morning commute. Forecasters said falling temperatures could lead to slippery conditions by the evening.

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One Man’s Political CrusadesIthaca Bound

Titled “A Live Jackass Kicking A Dead Lion,” the caricature pictured a bucking donkey, with the words “copperhead press” printed across its body, kicking a dead lion, with the name of the recently deceased Edwin M. Stanton printed on its mane. The cari-cature, which appeared in the January 15, 1870 issue of “Harper’s Weekly,” was drawn by Thomas Nast, a staunch Republican and political crusader of the day.

Nash had intended his political cartoon as an attack on the anti-war faction, repre-sented by the donkey, against which he, an active supporter of America’s Civil War, had railed throughout the long and bitter fi ght-ing. But the caricature of the donkey captured the public’s imagination, and Nast used it again and again to represent the Democratic Party and press. The image stuck, and has remained to this day. Nast is widely credited with inventing the symbol of the Democratic Party.

But while his caricature certainly was the one that captured the imagination of the public, the actual origins of the Democratic donkey go back to 1828, when Andrew Jack-son was running for president. Vilifi ed by his opponents as a jackass for his populist views, Jackson and his supporters turned the image to his advantage, using it on his campaign posters. It was fi rst used as a political cartoon in 1837.

Four years after his donkey caricature, Nast again caught the public’s imagina-tion when he used the elephant as a symbol of the Republican Party in a cartoon titled “The Third-Term Panic.” In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant was being urged by his party to run for a third term, an urging to which Grant would eventually say “No.” Nast, a close friend of the president, expressed his feelings through his cartoon, which depicted the elephant as disdaining such unfounded fears and stomping its unfl appable way through the jungle.

Once again, Thomas Nast’s cartoon was not the fi rst time the elephant had been used to symbolize the Republican Party. Its fi rst use was in the presidential election of 1860. But, once again, it was Nast’s depiction that stuck.

Born in Germany, Thomas Nast (1840-1902), was the son of a trombonist in the 9th Regiment Bavarian band, whose liberal lean-ing political views put him at odds with his government. This prompted him to send his

wife and children to America, where he would join them three years later, when his military enlistment was up.

Young Thomas, an indifferent student, showed his artistic skills early on, and after some formal schooling in art and design, went to work for various publications. The prime years of his career were those he spent with “Harper’s Weekly,” where he was able to use his artist’s pen to highly infl uence public opinion and action.

He was largely responsible for bringing down New York City’s crooked Tammany Hall gang, led by the infamous William Megear “Boss” Tweed. Nast’s drawings of Tweed also helped to bring about Tweed’s arrest. As Tweed sought to fl ee to Spain, he was recognized from Nast’s caricatures by a foreign customs offi cial.Nast’s drawings of scenes from the Civil War, especially one called “Compromise with the South,” which depicted a white-gowned Columbia weep-ing at the grave of a Union solider, while an amputee Union soldier shakes hands with a Confederate soldier dressed in his best uni-form, helped bring about the re-election of Abraham Lincoln, in 1864. Of course, Thomas Nast was also responsible for creating the modern images of Santa Claus and Uncle Sam.

But by the Christmas edition of 1886, Nast had lost his pulpit at “Harper’s Weekly,” which had undergone an editorial change and was now publishing for a different readership, one that was seeking to be more entertained than educated.

And, in truth, with the times being reason-ably good, Nast no longer had much against which to turn his fi ery pen. For a time, Thomas Nast worked for other publications. Then, in 1892, he tried his own hand at pub-lishing a magazine, which he had just bought. But that, too, quickly failed. He was never again to regain the popularity he once had.

In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt appointed him Consul General to Guaya-quil, Ecuador. He arrived just as Yellow Fever struck the region. While helping American missions and businesses escape the spread-ing contagion, he was struck down himself, and died just six months after his appoint-ment.

But through his powerful drawings, Ger-man-born Thomas Nast left behind a lasting legacy in American culture.

Wal-Mart associates’ have different viewsTo the editor:I too am also an associate at the Gorham, Berlin

store location. All depending on what your job is and/or how many hours you work, there will be different views. If you work in the offi ces, part of the I M team, as a CSM, at the service desk, work as a greeter or some of the part time jobs, these seem to be the safe jobs. Being a cashier used to be safe but now they are being coached and some soon to be fi red because customers leave their bags behind. Being a department manager when you were given a total of three or more depart-ments to run with no extra help or even a plan with your assistant or zone manager on how to handle this workload. Yes, they are given notes on a daily basis on what to do, but it is usually physically impossible to accomplish and help the customers, which usually the management team really does not take into consideration. No one but greeters wait around for customers. It is time

for the assistants to do a rotation; we will soon see who is terminated from with in now under the assistants. We cannot leave out the store Man-ager Travis who lets all of this chaos go on and is telling the terminated associates that he will rehire them in 60 or 90 days.

You tell me if you think this is humanly proper! In addition, Travis has been with this store for almost a year now and do many people know him? I don’t, and ask customers, they don’t know what he looks like. The add in the paper a while ago for the donation to the Ed Fenn School did not state who he was and donation are something that is required by the company and each store has a budget for donations but I don’t believe that Travis really supports this community.

To be continued.Tony EdwardsBerlin

There is a problem at the Wal-Mart storeTo the editor:I have been reading all the

letters and I do have to agree with most of them.

Not only is there a prob-lem in the Wal-Mart store; it starts at the door. I have oxygen and I need an electric cart and have had to wait up to 45 minutes for one. A com-pany this size could afford more of them. When you do get one, after waiting all this time, you go into the store and you can’t fi nd someone to help you. If you are lucky and fi nd someone, they might not be able to help you because they are running to the time clock. I have been told sorry I have to get to the clock to punch out for lunch or I could lose my job. I asked around what they meant and was told that if employees punch out one minute after their fi fth hour they will be written up and after three times they will be fi red. If they work one minute overtime they have to cut the time or be written up and then fi red. On one occasion I heard someone say yes they did get a bonus but it’s a shame. The person said they got it because

so many have been fi red and payroll went down.

I used to go into the store and fi nd someone in all departments. Did

you ever wonder why they got rid of the smocks that said “may I help you on the

back”? I know, it’s because they don’t have time to help us. Ever go to the crafts department? If you’re lucky, someone might run by that can help. Jewelry, you wait forever for a watch battery or a band. I asked where the girl that works that was and was told she’s been fi red. Off to the photo I go. Surprise, no one is there. She’s in toys. My goodness, they are only one person how they can do it all? Don’t go to shoes no one’s there either. Off to groceries I go and half the items I want are not there.

I give up. I’m going to Rite Aid for my photos, IGA has my items and a nice meat department, Hall of Greet-ings for my watch and guess what, no one has to run by to punch out! Get waited on.

Vivian BoisselleBerlin

St. Vincent de Paul Society thanks you To the editor:On behalf of the members

of Saint Vincent de Paul Soci-ety, we want to thank you for your help in preparing 202 food boxes for the needy of the area. It was nice to see mem-bers of organizations working together for the good of the community. These organiza-tions include: our local Boy Scouts and Scouting for Food volunteers, the SVdP volun-

teers, the Knights of Colum-bus council #506, the SVdP board members, Ecumenical food pantry, Good Shepherd Parish, the North County Workshop staff, NF shelter youth and staff. We also want to thank the Berlin IGA, Wal-Mart, Save-a-lot and Lepage Bakery for helping us stretch our resources.

Robert RamseyPres. of SVdP


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NORTH CONWAY -- At a recent Anna Stickney Meeting held at the 1785 Inn & Restaurant, the members were proud to honor the two senior high school student recipients chosen by their respective schools. Pictured above, from left to right, are Peter James Haine of Kennett High School; Judith Botsford, the chapter’s DAR Good Citizen Chairman; and Patrick James Pike, the chosen senior from Gorham High School.

A very prestigious honor it is to be the recipient of this award. The stu-dent is chosen by the faculty and the student body as exemplifi er of the qualities of Dependability, Service and Leadership. Each of these young men is a credit to their community, their family and their school. This is an honor that will accompany them throughout their lifetimes. It is a refl ection on their excellent characters and abilities. The honor is one which should be noted on every college appli-cation and at every job interview that these fi ne young people will encoun-ter. The award speaks for itself

If the winners care to be consid-ered for a scholarship, an essay may be written. The essay has a patriotic theme. They are judged fi rst locally, then on the state level and fi nally on the national level with the National

Society of the DAR.Did you know that the Anna Stick-

ney Chapter was organized in 1896 right in North Conway? Perhaps you would like to become a member of the DAR? Do you have an ancestor who aided the cause of independence in the American Revolution? Are you interested in historic preservation through the offering the programs of the National Society to local schools, such as the annual American History Essay Contest, which is offered to all elementary schools in our area each year for participation? Do you wish that you could honor our veterans in some meaningful way? Would you like to be a part of a group which tries to keep the patriotism of our country alive in our community? And, if your faith in the youth of our country is wavering, please join us to honor the best of the best, such as the two young men pictured above, who are the 2012 DAR Good Citizens from our area of the state! They will be honored again on the state level in April when all of the New Hampshire 2012 DAR Good Citizens meet for a luncheon at the Holiday Inn in Concord. A tour of the NH State House is a part of the venue.

For membership information, please email: [email protected] or call the chapter regent at 603-447-5406.

The local chapter of the Anna Stickney DAR recently honored two high school students as 2012 Good Citizens. They are Peter James Haine of Kennett High School(l) and and Patrick James Pike, the chosen senior from Gorham High School(r). Judith Botsford, the chapter’s DAR Good Citize chairman made the presentation.

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BERLIN, NH -- Mrs. Theresa (Morency) Pouliot of 531 Burgess Street in Berlin, NH, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday January 11, 2012 at home, in the arms of her loving husband. She was 81.

She was born July 31, 1930 in Berlin, NH, the youngest daughter of Alfred and Rose (St. Pierre) Morency. She was a member of Guardian Angel Parish (now Good Shepherd Parish) and attended Berlin Catholic schools, graduating from Notre Dame High School in 1948. She worked at Plun-kett’s Drug Store and at the Metropolitan Insur-ance Company as a senior clerk.

On September 24, 1955, she married Roland E. Pouliot at Guardian Angel Church in Berlin. As a homemaker she raised three children until she returned to work as a clerk for City Drug Store and then in 1988 as an insurance processor for Coos County Family Health Services of Berlin until her retirement in 1998.

She was a quiet, friendly person who never spoke ill of anyone and whose life was devoted to her family. When her husband was disabled at a young age in 1985, she bravely provided him with care, until in 2008 their roles were reversed due to her own declining health. She loved to support her children and grandchildren’s many activities with her presence.

She is survived by her faithful husband of 56 years, Roland E. Pouliot; one son, Gary Pouliot and his wife Elizabeth of So. Berwick, Me., daugh-ters, Carol Pouliot and partner Michelle Fisher of Stamford, Conn., Joanne Legare and husband

Charles of Berlin; four grandchildren, Abigail Batchelder and husband Matthew of Plymouth, Timothy Losee of Springfi eld, Mass., Katherine and Grace Pouliot of So. Berwick, Me.; two great-granddaughters, Samantha and Madison Batchel-

der of Plymouth; one brother, John Morency and wife Joan of La Habra, Calif.; two sis-ters, Pierrette Murphy of Gorham, NH, and Mary LeClair and husband Rich-ard of No. Hampton, NH; two sisters-in-law, Georgette Morency of Gorham, NH, and Jeanne Couture of Berlin, NH; many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, a brother,

Marcel Morency and two sisters, Emilienne Pouliot and Rachel Therriault.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning Jan. 16, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. Interment will follow in the St. Kieran Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin, NH, on Monday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m., prior to the funeral. Anyone who wishes may make a donation in her memory to either Coos County Family Health Services, Willow St., Berlin, NH, or to Service Link, Sulli-van St., Berlin, NH . To sign an online guest book, please visit www.bryantfuneralhome.net.

Theresa Pouliot

Theresa

Romney takes Shelburne, Dummer goes for PaulLate GOP Primary results from Shelburne and

Dummer came in on Wednesday and showed little variation from what was seen late Tuesday night.

Although the Ron Paul still won the vote of the Androscoggin Valley, and in fact, all of Coos County, Mitt Romney was the top vote getter in Shelburne with 35 votes. Jon Huntsman garnered 21, with Newt Gingrich 13, Ron Paul 12, and Gary Johnson 1, trail-ing. Rick Perry and Rick Santorum garnered no votes

in Shelburne.A few miles to the north Dummer went with the

trend. Paul won handily there with 28 votes. Romney fi nished second with 13, followed closely by Santorum 12. Bringing up the rear were Huntsman 9, Gingrich 6, and Perry 2. County-wide Paul topped Romney by a slim margin 30 percent to 28 percent. Hunstman placed third with 15 percent of the vote, followed by Gingrich with 13 percent and Santorum with 11.


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Once Patrick has sworn in the newly elected mayor and coun-cil, Grenier will call the council to order. One piece of business is on the agenda – a fi rst reading of a resolu-tion authorizing a grant application.

Once the business is handled, the councilors will have an opportunity to make remarks. Then the highlight of the event – the mayor’s inaugu-

ral address will take place. Grenier is expected to outline his goals and objectives for his second term. He has said he intends to make the downtown a focus of his upcoming term.

After Grenier’s address, which is expected to be brief, the meeting will adjourn. The council and mayor will remain to greet the public and share light refreshments.

INAUGURATION from page one

TAVARES, FLA. - Francis Joseph Morin, 85, known as Frank to most; Dad, Frankie, Francois, or Chichi to others; and Head Frog to all, passed away on November 30, 2011 after a brief illness. He was born in Berlin, NH, on November 26, 1926, to Arthur and Juliette (Napert) Morin.

When World War II called for action, he left school, enlisting in the US Navy, where he saw action in the Pacific Theatre as a gunner aboard the USS Alaska. After the war, he continued to serve the Navy in Florida, tending to the growing mothball fleet. Follow-ing his service, he began working as a technician at Raytheon in Waltham, Mass., advancing from the shop floor to foreman. Oversee-ing work ranging from early radar systems to advanced missile pro-grams and the Apollo program took him from Massachusetts to Cali-fornia, Texas, Maine, and Japan, before he retired after thirty-eight

years. After retirement, he used his time to indulge his creativity, continuing his work with intricate Japanese needlework, and building dozens of fretwork clocks.

Survivors include two sons, Thomas J. Morin and his wife Joanne of Raleigh, NC, John A. Morin and his wife Martha of Flor-ence, Mass.; daughter Pamela and her husband David Rawson of Scar-borough, Me.; two brothers, Lucien A. Morin and his wife Elizabeth of Rochester, NY and Louis C. Morin and his wife Yvonne of Tavares; sister Bella J. Burns of Watertown, Mass.; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The United States Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 123, Washing-ton, D. C. 20004-2608 http://www.navymemorial.org.

Francis J. Morin

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Blais hopes that those who already have a leg up on passing the big test, will be sure to do so before the deadline.

The Adult Learner Services at 166 Main Street in Berlin, a service of the North Country Educational Service which has its office on Rte 2 in Gorham, offers free classes to prepare for the GED. Blais, and her assistant, Gayle The-berge, hope that those who have been thinking of completing their GED studies and taking the test, will take advantage of the ALS free classes sooner rather than later.

These classes are offered in the five parts of the test which covers writing, math, reading, science and social studies. Unlike most aca-demic studies, instruction is entirely individual-ized with open enrollment so that there is no set start and finish to the courses offered. Students can also take preliminary tests to be sure that they are ready to take the GED itself.

The GED test is the only cost involved. At the moment it costs $65 but that may change with the study format in 2014, Blais said. The $65 is paid when the test is taken.

In any case, whoever is interested in getting that high school equivalency certification, can take the classes, the preliminary tests, and use the study materials, all for free, right up to the time they take the final test.

Blais says in her 20 years of guiding folks through preparation for the GED, almost none failed to pass the final test.

With GED in hand, students can go on to col-lege or have a much better chance of finding

work.“Most employers today want to see a high

school diploma,” Blais said.The office also offers to guide those who want

to go on to college, said Theberge. She can help them determine where to apply, even taking the student on a tour of the local schools. She can also help them get financial help for their col-legiate studies.

Anyone interested in exploring how to get a GED can just drop in at the office anytime.

“We first do an intake to assess where they are academically and what instruction they need,” said Theberge.

Those who are under 18 must first get permis-sion from their local high school to study for the GED. They need an approved alternative learn-ing plan from officials at their high school. Then they need to withdraw from high school before they can take the GED courses, said Blais.

“If they don’t pass the (GED) test, they have to ‘reenlist’ in the school,” said Blais.

Those who are 18 and older can enter the GED study program anytime with no strings attached.

Blais said she has taught students as old as 70.

How long the preparation for the GED takes entirely depends on the student, she said. She has taught people who couldn’t read and people from other countries who were just learning English.

“Pretty much, we find a way,” she said. “In the end, if we can’t help, we can refer them where they can get help.”

She pointed out that the GED is not easy.

“It’s attainable, but not easy,” she said.

Nevertheless, she said, “We can be flex-ible here. We don’t have to teach within a certain amount of time. This is not tra-ditional classroom work. It’s comfortable. If they need a break, ok. It’s not the tradi-tional structured set-ting.”

The coffee is always on.

“They see that their peers are here,” she added, “for the same reasons they are.’

For more informa-tion, call 752-1927 or just drop in at the office. Theberge and Blais are there to help all those who realize they need to complete their high school work, one way or another.

Blais is particu-larly concerned to let her students know about the change that is coming up all too soon on Jan. 1, 2014, when those who have already invested time in their studies will need to have taken their GED or start everything all over again.

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On Jan. 4, a charge of theft by unauthorized taking against Kelly Perreault, 33, of Gorham, was dropped.

On Jan. 3, Brenda Segnitz, 39, of Milan, was found guilty of driving under the infl uence. She was fi ned $750 and her license was suspended for nine months, with the possibility of reinstatement after three months of she enters into an impaired driver intervention program (IDIP) within 45 days. A charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated against Segnitz was dropped.

Sarah Brown, 18, of Berlin, was found guilty of possession of a controlled drug. She was fi ned $600, with $250 suspended on conditions of good behav-ior for one year and completion of the adult alterna-tive sentencing program within 90 days. A charge of criminal trespass against Brown was dropped.

Dawn Lafl amme, 36, of Berlin, was found guilty of driving under the infl uence. She was fi ned $500 and her license was revoked for nine months with the possibility of reinstatement after three months if she enters into an IDIP within 45 days. A stop sign violation against Lafl amme was dropped.

Tracy Labelle, 36, of Berlin, was fi ned $250 for driving after revocation or suspension. A violation for non-inspection against Labelle was dropped.

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Hot Tubs - Spas - Pool Supplies - Chemicals - Saunas - Whirlpool Baths - Pools. The Gos-selin’s have 26 years of experience in the pool and spa indus-try. Roland and Ann have managed their BioGuard Authorized Dealer Pool & Spa Care Center for 26 years. Gosselin’s Hot Tubs/Spas/Pools’ staff can perform free, on the spot computerized water analysis for customers, and the store provides a complete line of pool and spa maintenance and specialty products.

Gosselin’s also car-ries a line of Bean Pod and Bridgewater and Annalee collectable dolls. Gosselin’s Hot Tubs, 122 Wight Street, Berlin, 603-752-4209.

Gosselin’s Hot Tubs/Spas


Do you know the name of the person who sold you

your last pair of eyeglasses?

You would if you’d gone to an independent optician!

It just makes sense to purchase your eyeglasses from someone you know and trust.

See your eye doctor for a complete eye exam, then bring your eyeglass or contact lens prescription to

an independent optician.

For quality, service and value see…

Quality Eyewear 148 Main Street, Berlin, New Hampshire 03570

752-3382

Locally owned & operated

North Country Angels There’s No Place Like Home

References available call Denise Thibodeau

752-4257 (office) or 723-6257 (cell) Licensed homecare provider helping to keep

your loved ones at home.

From companionship to end of life comfort care,

personal care, housekeeping, running errands, meal prep,

hair and doctors appointments, shopping & laundry.

Available 24/7, dependable, honest with 30 years experience.

New Hampshire law requires that all Home Care Service Providers be licensed. Licensing is important.

It helps ensure that families’ loved ones get service from qualified providers. North Country Angels is licensed.

NEW

New Year’s Resolutions: Quit Smoking Lose Weight

Exercise Fix those broken and

discolored teeth! Don’t put it off any longer.

The perfect resolution: see your dentist

to improve your appearance and your health.

Thank you to our patients for years of loyal patronage.

Eugene M Kruysman, DMD 301 Pleasant Street, Berlin, NH • 603-752-2013

Do you need a dentist? Why not visit a dental practice where you are treated like family,

where your needs are respected, and where quality dentistry is performed in a warm, friendly, caring environment.

Athletic Club 15% OFF COUPON

On 1 Month, Six Month, or One Year Membership

138 Main Street, Gorham • 466-5422 *Must have coupon to get discount Coupon expires 2/10/12

New Year... NEW YOU!Beautifully Historic restored Market Place

Located on Berlin’s Main street. We are proud to be one of the first “Green” restorations in our area. Winterland Marketplace is booming with all kinds of new and exciting stuff enter from Main Street or Pleasant Street.

Take a walk thru and enjoy the beautiful art work hanging in our own hallways, a new local artist featured each month. Make sure you take time to check out our wonderful retail stores inside.

Hot Bodz In her new store front offers an exciting cloth-

ing line, designer bags and great tanning pack-ages.

Scene StreetA hot new store offering Trips Rock & Roll Tee

shirts clothing line, CD’s from Berlin’s favorite Dave’s Music. Recycled video games and lots of cool accessories.

Berlin Betterbuildings

A great resource to all the energy savings and incentives available today. Ask about their home or business energy audits. They connect Berlin property owners with knowlege and funding opportunities, to save money and reduce energy consumption.

Tea Birds Offering Home made from scratch food and

spirits. Great selection of beer and wines. Tea Birds is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily specials Wednesday - Sunday nights. Wednesday night, pasta, Thursday, 2 for dinner, Burger Bash, Friday featured house wines, Sat. 1/2 price appetizers and Sunday early birds spe-cials.

Check out our new “Express Deli” healthy delicious food, great service, wonderful Atmo-sphere\If your looking for Health Care or Mar-keting, check out our second story, Personal Touch Home Health Care and CrackerJacks Marketing.

Winterland Market Place

North Country Angels provides in-home care for your loved ones on a respite or around-the-clock basis. elders do better in the comfort and familiar-ity of their own homes, but the responsibility born by the elder’s family can be overwhelming. Trustworthy help is available.

North Country Angels has provided competent and compassionate in home care since 1985. Do not settle for second best when it comes to those you love. Peace of mind is priceless:

* State of New Hampshire licensed with back-

North Country Angels In-Home Careground check and references available.

* Flexible hours with punctual adherence to sched-ule.

* Attentive, patient-focused care. Contact Denise Thibodeau for a non-obligation

interview. Offi ce number is 603-752-4257, cell is 603-723-6257 and the e-mail is [email protected].

New law: New Hampshire law requires that all Home Care Service Providers be licensed. Licensing is important. It helps ensure that families’ loved ones get service from qualifi ed providers. North Country Angels is licensed.

Be Local. Buy Local


Boutique at 101 Boutique at 101 Boutique at 101

Open Tuesday–Saturday, Mondays by chance

Warm Alpaca & Organic Cotton Socks and fleece lined leggings

rrs TM 603-466-5811 101 Main St., Gorham, NH

Gift Certificates

Your COOBIE Bras

Headquarters

Hand Lotions from

JANUARY SALES THROUGHOUT THE STORE!

TRIBAL ® MONTREAL • NEW YORK

And Much More!

Woodwick... Candles

& Gifts Sets

Curves located at 112 Pleasant St., Berli n • 752-9200

Keep that New Year’s Resolution Join Curves NOW! Beginning in January Curves will be staying open until 7:00 p.m . Weekdays! We have a wonderful January Special. Join for 1/2 off and get one month FREE!

NEW HOURS: starting Jan. 3 M-F 5am to 7pm, Sat 8-11am

Our 6 Week “Challenge” weight loss program begins January 16. Meeting at 7am, 4pm, 5:30pm $75.00 non-members (includes use of facility!)

Gift Idea: Give one of our memberships to a loved one and give the gift of renewed good health! Gift Certificates available.

Fresh Seafood!

Main St., Gorham

WE DELIVER! 466-5573

You can view all our Healthy Options on our website at

www.mrpizzanh.com

156 Main St., Berlin • 752-4743

Hours: Wed, Thurs, Fri9-5:30 • Saturday 10-5

Featuring: Women’s Clothing in Sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 1X, 2x & 3x

Large Yankee Candle Room

Art Supplies & Framing

DMC Floss - Lots of Colors

MC VISA DISC

Visit us at www.mrpizzanh.com

Weekend Specials Friday & Saturday Specials Available

January 6th t hru January 17th APPETIZER: BEEF MEXICAN PIZZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.95 FRENCH DIP SANDWICH WITH ONION SOUP AND POTATO CHOICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 HADDOCK PARMESAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 TENDER PRIME RIB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.95 16 oz King cut of slow roasted, tender prime rib, with soup or

salad, potato choice, vegetable du jour and warm dinner rolls 12 oz Queen cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95

SATURDAY ROAST TURKEY DINNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99

Fresh roast turkey with red skin mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, squash, cranberry sauce and warm dinner rolls.

A DELICIOUS THANKSGIVING DINNER EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!

Fresh Seafood!

Main St., Gorham

WE DELIVER! 466-5573

New Year... NEW YOU!New look for the Milan All-Weather Riders’

6th Annual Cook-out and Poker RunMILAN -- Once again the Milan-All Weather

Riders Snowmobile Club is preparing for a day of fun on Sat. Feb. 18, to celebrate their 6th Annual Cook-out and Poker Run. In the past fi ve years, the Poker Run has raised over $8,000 to benefi t the Michael Blanch-ette Scholarship Fund. This year’s Poker Run event will benefi t the Michael Blanchette Memorial Fund to raise money for an engraved granite bench that will be installed at the top of Mt. Forist. This bench will memorialize “Mikey’s” favorite place to park his snowmachine and overlook the city of Berlin.

The cook-out and registration for the “Run” will be at the clubhouse on French Hill Road in Milan, for-merly known as “Skate-y-cat”. Parking for the event is available at the state parking lot on Chickwolnepy Road, the former location for the “Run” registration. As winter approaches and more snow to fall, the trail ride will encompass the trails maintained by the club.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m., cook out begins at 10 a.m. Single hands are $5 or $10 for 3 hands with up to two additional cards avail-able at the fi fth station. There will be a total of fi ve poker hand stations with the fi rst and fi fth stations at the clubhouse. Additional hands available to play before the run through club members begins Feb. 4. Once the run is completed, the riders can enjoy some yummy food prepared and cooked by some fi ne club member cooks.

This year’s Poker run prizes will include a cash prize, gift certifi cates, clothing, oil, tools, etc., from the following generous area businesses thus far include: Absolute Powersports, Alpine Machine, Berlin IGA, Bond Auto Parts, Hampshire Highland Alpacas, Labonville’s, Milan Variety, Sinibaldi’s, The Village Deli & General Store and the Blanchette family.

BERLIN -- The following students have been named to the Berlin High School aacademic ahievement list for the first quarter of the 2011-2012 school year.

These students have received an unweighted numerical average of 90.0 or above for their coursework during the past quarter. This list is not related to the National Honor Society, rank-in-class or GPA.

GRADE 9Corey Arsenault; Ashley Bergeron; Brendan

Blais; Ashley Bruns; Cathleen Daniels; Abbie Dube; Cori Ezekiel; Nickolas Fodor; Lane Gagne; Thomas Gallagher; Tristin-Ann Heath; Christo-pher Lamphere; Bethany Leveille; Kenzie Mac-donald; Francesco Manfredi; Kamber McLain; Dustin Moore; Amanda Shute; Sarah St. Gelais; Holly Sullivan; Olivia Sullivan; Laura Tilton; Nicholas Wheeler.

GRADE 10Kara Arsenault; Miriam Arsenault; Dalton

Binette; Zachary Blanchette; Luis Cardenas-Osorio; Latarshia Charland; Richard Dragon;; Benjamin Faucher; Connor Fortier; Bradley Frenette; Connor Jewett; Emily Landry; Taylor Marcou; Melanie Morin; Quinn Morrissette; Dominic Morse; Jordan Parent; Carly Perreault; Dylan Poirier; Georgia Poulin; Paige Reid; Jason

Richardson; Amanda Segnitz-McCann; Eliza Stiles; Nicholas Villeneuve; Keenan Wood.

GRADE 11Alexandra Aldrich; Brenden Anthony; Hailey

Arsenault; Brad Boucher; Morgan Boucher; Hannah Bunnell; Bonnie Burke; Kelly Dube; Jordan Erickson; Cody Fauteux; Dimitri Giannos; Monica Gillis; Zachary Gosselin; Alison Goupil; Sean Gouthier; Marissa Hanson; Kelley Keniston; Meghan Kramer; Keith Laflamme; Jenelle Lefebvre; Jesse Martin; Morgan Ouellet; Nathan Ouellette; Asya Pemberton; Kathryn Record; Rebecca Shute; Alyssa Warner.

GRADE 12Samuel Aldrich; Curtis Arsenault; Zachary

Bacon; Makayla Bainbridge; Brandon Bedard; Abby Biron; Krysten Bisson; Ashley Boyd; Brenda Cloutier; Lindsey Couture; Jonathan Croft; Spencer Croteau; Monique Demers; Lindsay Dumont; Ian Dupont; Aarron Dupuis; Heather Gagnon; Jacob Hallgren; Erin Holt; Megan Hood; Ashley L’Heureux; Kyanna Lefe-bvre; Bridgette MacDonald; Austin Martin; Thomas McCosh; Erin McGinnis; Shannon O’Neil; Emily Plourde; Mariah Raymond; Curtis Riendeau; Jeremy Rivard; Nathaniel Stiles; Rachel Thompson; Cody Villeneuve; Hollee Vil-leneuve; Jonathan York.

BHS academic achievement students announced

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Bring your emotions to everything you do. You could miss something by living too much in your head or approach-ing every situation from an intellectual standpoint. Engage your body and feel-ings. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Some-thing that only takes a moment or two -- for instance, keeping your keys in the same place consistently or writ-ing down all appointments -- will yield a huge return on your investment of attention. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). An old saying goes “loose lips sink ships,” and that’s not all they sink. Relationships, opportunities and reputations also hang in the balance now. By remem-bering past mistakes, you’ll be careful of what you reveal and to whom. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You haven’t had the time to read as much as you would like. An obligation will drop from your schedule, and the ideal way to spend this newfound time will be with your nose in a book. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). One person sees a big dog and thinks: threat. Another person sees the same dog and thinks: friend. Either one could be correct. Realizing that others don’t perceive things as you do gives you an advantage today. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are those who will take up your time with pointless chatter. If it’s pleasant, you won’t mind. But if it’s both point-less and boring, you’ll take precautions not to be caught in the same situation again. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There will be an opportunity to make money while learning. You probably won’t be making much, but the education is so valuable

that you’ll come out very much ahead if you seize this chance. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Gentle movement will bring harmony to your world. Walking is a kind of active meditation. Also, the sensory input of the changing scenery is like a wonder-ful workout for your brain. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Kindness is your calling card. You’ll embody the qualities of compassion, patience and love just when someone in your midst most needs this infl u-ence. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll have a competitive edge because you don’t mind seeing an endeavor for the competition it really is. Others might say it’s “just for fun,” but part of the fun is that only one team can win. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Mix with those who have experience in the realm in which you want to suc-ceed. Learn from someone who has “been there and done that.” You’ll gain insights and create the same success for yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be surprised by the shards of past pain that reemerge long after you thought you were past it. Be patient. Moving on is a process. You’re developing per-fectly. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 13). You’ll be more perceptive and attuned to the world around you. In the next 10 weeks, you’ll seize an opportunity to make money. You’ll accept a proposi-tion in March. Travel and adventure are connected to what’s going on with your family in April. You’ll be widening your skill base and experience in July. Aquarius and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 10, 2, 13 and 28.

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FRIDAY PRIME TIME JANUARY 13, 20128:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

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FOX 4 WPFO Kitchen Nightmares (N) Fringe (N) Å News 13 on FOX (N) The Office The Office

ABC 5 WMUR Extreme Makeover Extreme Makeover 20/20 (In Stereo) Å News Nightline

NBC 6 WCSH Chuck (N) Å Grimm “Game Ogre” Dateline NBC Å News Jay Leno

CBC 7 CBMT M’ketplace Mercer fifth estate National Stroumboulopoulos

CBC 9 CKSH Paquet voleur (SC) 8e feu TJ Sport La Galère (DVS) (SC)

PBS 10 WCBB Wash. Need Maine Inside Great Performances “Let Me Down Easy” (N)

PBS 11 WENH Antiques NH Otlk Great Performances “Let Me Down Easy” Å Independent Lens

CBS 13 WGME A Gifted Man (N) Å CSI: NY (N) Å Blue Bloods (N) Å News Letterman

IND 14 WTBS Payne Payne Payne Payne Movie: ››‡ “17 Again” (2009) Zac Efron.

IND 16 WPME Monk (In Stereo) Å Monk Scouting trip. Law Order: CI Meal Cops Å

EWTN 1 Life on the Rock Catholic Rosary The Spin on Stem Cells & Cloning Women of

CNN 24 Anderson Cooper 360 Piers Morgan Tonight Anderson Cooper 360 Erin Burnett OutFront

LIFE 30 Amer. Most Wanted Amer. Most Wanted Amer. Most Wanted The First 48 Å

ESPN 31 NBA Basketball Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics. (N) (Live) NBA Basketball: Heat at Nuggets

ESPN2 32 NFL Kickoff (N) Å Boxing Teon Kennedy vs. Chris Martin. (N) SportsCenter (N) Å

CSNE 33 NBA Basketball Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics. (Live) Celtics SportsNet Sports

NESN 34 College Hockey Daily Football Daily Dennis

OXY 39 House “Kids” Å House “Love Hurts” House “Three Stories” House “Honeymoon”

TVLND 42 Home Imp. Home Imp. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King

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DISN 46 Movie: “Frenemies” (2012) Å Jessie Austin Good Luck ANT Farm Shake It

USA 48 Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU CSI: Crime Scene White Collar Å

TNT 49 Law & Order Movie: ›› “2 Fast 2 Furious” (2003) Å “Fast & Furious”

GAC 50 Windshield Feasty Top 20 Country Countdown (N) GAC Late Shift

SYFY 51 WWE Friday Night SmackDown! (N) Å Merlin (N) Å Face Off

TLC 53 Say Yes Say Yes Say Yes Say Yes Four Weddings (N) Say Yes Say Yes

HIST 54 American Pickers Å Ax Men “Ax is Back” American American American American

DISC 55 Gold Rush Å Gold Rush (N) Å Flying Wild Alaska (N) Gold Rush Å

HGTV 56 Hunters Hunters Hunters Hunters Hunters Hunters Hunters Hunters

A-P 58 Infested! (In Stereo) Infested! (N) (In Stereo) Confessions: Hoarding Infested! (In Stereo)

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NGC 60 Destruct Destruct KKK: American Terror Hated Family Destruct Destruct

SPIKE 61 Gangland Å Movie: ››› “The Rundown” (2003) The Rock. Movie: “Unleashed”

MTV 63 Jersey Shore Å Jersey Shore Å Movie: › “How High” (2001) Method Man.

VH1 64 Movie: ››› “Pretty in Pink” (1986) (In Stereo) Mob Wives Å T.I.-Tiny T.I.-Tiny

COM 67 Tosh.0 Tosh.0 Kevin Hart’s Stand-Up Playlist (N)

A&E 68 Beyond Scared Beyond Scared Beyond Scared Beyond Scared

E! 71 Kourtney and Kim Kourtney and Kim The Soup Fashion Chelsea E! News

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TCM 105 Movie: ››› “Conquest” (1937) Greta Garbo. Movie: ›››‡ “Love and Death” Anthony

YOUTO 110 Revision3 Variety Hour The X-Files Å The X-Files “Darkness Falls” Å Adrenalina

HBO 201 Movie: “Date Night” Life, Times Angry Real Time/Bill Maher Real Time/Bill Maher

SHOW 221 “Twilight: New Moon” Movie: ››‡ “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” Lies Mechanic

TMC 231 Movie: ›› “Knowing” (2009) Nicolas Cage. Movie: “Elephant White” (2011) Good Nite

ENC 248 Movie: ››› “Salt” (2010) Å Movie: ›››‡ “Full Metal Jacket” (1987) Å Lethal 3

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Friday, January 13Men’s Breakfast Group.

Topic: “The Cost of Health – Where is the Money Coming From?” Presenter: Mr. Russell Keene, CEO of Androscoggin Valley Hospital. Meeting at the Gorham Congregational/UCC Church, Main Street, Gorham. Breakfast is at 7:00 A.M., presentation at 7:30 A.M. A free will offering will be taken at breakfast for the Ecumenical Food Pantry. All men welcome. FMI: 466-3496.

Saturday, January 14Indoor Yard Sale: St. Barn-

ibus Church on Main Street, Berlin, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We have room for vendors at $10 per space, and we are accept-ing donations. Profits to ben-efit the children of the Berlin Headstart through purchase of supplies for their classrooms and in part for their end of the year celebration.

Monday, January 16Ladies of St. Anne: Card

party, 1 p.m. St. Anne’s lower hall, School St., Berlin.

Saturday, January 21Lasagna Dinner Fund-

raiser: at AVH Cafeteria. Sponsored by the AVH Relay For Life Team, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sit-down meal served by AVH staff includes Salad, Lasa-gna, Garlic Bread, Coffee/Tea/Punch and Dessert. Adults: $9; Children 12 and under: $5. Take out available, 50/50 raffle. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. FMI call Linda Laperle, event chairperson, at 326-5608.

Randolph Town Hall-Pot Luck Dinner: Get out your chef ’s hat and come and share a “gourmet” French pot luck dinner at 5:30 and/or a film at 6:30.

Friday Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin

Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee $15.

AA Meeting: Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Discussion Meeting, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Weekly “Luck of the Draw” Cribbage Tourna-ment. 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 The-atre North.

Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon. Sug-gested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545)

Berlin Area Head Start Accepting Applica-tions: 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.

Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am-6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Story Time is 1:30 p.m. every Friday View On-line Catalog at https://gorham.biblio-nix.com/ FMI call 466-2525 or email [email protected].

Men’s Breakfast Meeting, Congregational/UCC in Gorham on Main Street. Meeting held the second Friday of each month at 7 a.m.

Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Foot Care Clinics: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital Home Health and Hospice Department. For an appointment, call 326-5870.

Serenity Steps Peer Support Center: 567 Main St. Berlin, Providing peer support services to local area residents challenged by emotional or mental diffi cul-ties. Open Monday through Wednesday 11-4; Thurs-day and Friday 11-7 p.m. FMI 752-8111.

Salvation Army: Music Arts — drama/singing company/sacred dance/timbrels (for all ages), 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dinner — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jr. Soldiers/Jr. Soldiers Prep/Corps Cadets — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Youth Hori-zons: (ages 13 and up), 7 to 9 p.m., 15 Cole St., Berlin. (FMI 752-1644)

Coos County Adult Learner Services: Offers free, confi dential, one-to-one instruction in basic read-ing, writing, math, English for speakers of other lan-guages and preparation for high school equivalency exam (GED). Available Monday through Friday at 166 Main St., Berlin. To schedule an appointment, call 752-1927 or 1-800-268-5437.

Berlin and Coos County Historic Society Moffett House Museum: Open fi ve days, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Can also be opened by appointment. Call 752-4590. Available are histori-cal documents, school yearbooks, Berlin/Gorham direc-tories, annual city reports, city and county reports, Brown Bulletins, old books, artifacts and more. Also accepting artifacts.

SaturdayNC Big Book Step Study: AA meeting, 7 to 8:30

p.m., Tea Birds Restaurant conference room, 151 Main St., Berlin.

Shelburne Library Schedule: Thursday - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Dummer Library Story Hour: First Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. (FMI 449-0995; E-mail: [email protected])

Salvation Army Bible Study: 10 a.m., 15 Cole St., Berlin.

Genealogy Library: First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gorham Hill Road, Randolph.

Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SundayAA Meeting: Big Book. Discussion Meeting, 7 to

8:30 p.m,. AVH.Compline: Every Sunday, 8 p.m. St. Barnabas Epis-

copal Church, a short evening prayer service, sung every Sunday, 2 High Street, Berlin. FMI 752-3504.

MondaySenior Meals: 12 noon every Monday, Family

Resource Center, Main St., Gorham. Suggested dona-tion $3, under 60, $6. Call 752-2545 to reserve.


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DEAR ABBY: I have been accepted to a school that’s the alma mater of several of my relatives. My mother, several aunts and other family members all belonged to one soror-ity at this college. They are urging me to pledge there and uphold the family tradition. They say they had some of the best times of their lives as members of that sorority chapter. The members do well academically, as the sorority insists on it. They made lifelong friends, and their sorority contacts have been extremely help-ful personally and professionally. Although this chapter is very exclusive and accepts only the best-of-the-best, I will have no problems getting in, not only because of my academic record but also because I’m a “legacy.” So what’s the problem? This sorority chapter still uses the paddle. Technically they don’t haze -- that is, have any ini-tiation stunts -- but they do use the paddle for disciplinary purposes. When I mention my concerns about the paddling to my mother and aunts, they say I should suck it up, as the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. One of my aunts said she thinks the rules and discipline would be benefi cial for me because she considers me kind of a “wild child.” Abby, I don’t know if you know anything about sororities, but I’m asking for an objective opinion from someone not di-rectly involved. -- POSSIBLY PADDLED PLEDGE DEAR P.P.P.: I joined a sorority in college, and I NEVER heard of a sorority hitting pledges or active members. Some fraternities may have allowed it, but certainly not sororities. Whether your aunt thinks you could use the discipline is beside the point. Striking someone with a paddle is assault

with a weapon. A young man died a short time ago in Florida because of the kind of hazing this national organization is winking at. Are young women who behave that way really the kind of people you would like to be lifelong friends? If not, then pass on that sorority! DEAR ABBY: My son is chronologically 12 and the size of an adult, but emotionally he is age 5. He’s a moderately functioning child with autism, ADHD and behavioral issues. PLEASE let people know that just because they can’t see a disability does not mean there isn’t one. I often get dirty looks and rude comments, and I am extremely frustrated with it. Being nice or ignoring it does no good. I know my son’s behavior can be childish, rude or inap-propriate at times. I have been fi ghting this battle every day since he was 2. I have seen every doctor and therapist avail-able and exhausted every resource I could fi nd, and now we have either aged out or my son isn’t “bad enough” to be eli-gible. However, he is still diffi cult to handle, and I still need to buy groceries and run errands. Sometimes that parent you are giving the dirty looks to is near the end of her rope and could use a little compassion or at least silence from the peanut gallery. What you see isn’t always what you get. -- STRUG-GLING MOM IN LONG BEACH, MISS. DEAR STRUGGLING MOM: Please accept my sympathy. As you and other parents of children with disabilities deal with the realities of daily living, the last thing you (or they) need is criticism from strangers. If someone makes a com-ment or gives you a look, you should say, “My son can’t help himself; he’s autistic.” It’s the truth.

SORORITY SISTERS WHO SUPPORT PADDLING ARE BEHIND THE TIMES

by Abigail Van Buren

Doonesbury by Gary Trudeau

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

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Animals

DACHSHUNDS puppies. Heath& temperament guaranteed.$450 (603)539-1603.

FEMALE Pomeranian Puppies.Will be available Jan 17th. 1stshots. $450 each. Great pet forloving family or single person.752-2892.

Low Cost Spay/ NeuterCats & dogs Rozzie May AnimalAlliance www.rozziemay.org603-447-1373

PUPPIES small mixed breed.See website for more details:www.mainelypuppies.com(207)539-1520.

Antiques

ANTIQUES, glass, furniture, &collectibles of all kinds wantedby Bob Gauthier, 449-2542. Spe-cializing in Estate and Businessliquidation. Bonded.

Announcement

GOT a problem, pray the Ro-sary!

Announcement

THANKS Mom for choosing life.

Auctions

NORTH Country Auctions, LLC-January 28st, 2012- 9am. Heavyequipment & general merchan-dise auction. To be held at ourauction barn located at: 438Plains Road, Tamworth, NH03886. We are now acceptingconsignments! Heavy equip-ment, trailers, auto’s, industrialtools, building supplies, boats,farm equipment, landscapingequipment, and more! Call ustoday for more information:(603)539-5322 Email:[email protected] us online @www.northcountry-auctions.comAuctioneer: Doug Ryan Lic#2739.

Autos

2001 Volvo XC 70. 164,000miles, awd, leather interior, 3rdrow seat. Good condition$4300/obro. (603)466-5663.

Autos

2003 Buick LeSaber, 4 dr auto,V6, good condition, 103,500m i l e s , a s k i n g $ 5 6 0 0(603)752-4538.

BUYING JUNK CARSand trucks. Paying in cash. Hon-est pricing. No gimmicks. Kel-ley’s Towing (603)723-9216.

BUYING junk cars and trucksME & NH. Call for price. MartinTowing. (603)305-4504.

FORD pick-up body, dual wheelfits 1980 through 1996,636-1304, 636-1667 evenings.

For Rent

$50. weekly, private lock room,owner's residence, 3 room apt$100/week. Furnished/ utilities.603-348-5317. 24-7.

2 & 3 bedrooms, heat, h/w, WDhookups, off street parking,Robert Reed, HUD accepted,752-2607, 723-4161.

1 bedroom on York St., Berlin.2nd floor, heat & hot water in-cluded. No smoking, no pets.$525/mo. 617-771-5778.

For Rent

Are you visiting/ workingin the area or working onthe Burgess PioPower Bio-

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cluding paper goods, fulluse of kitchen, wireless

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Owners have separateliving quarters.

FMI call 603-449-2140or 603-723-8722.

BERLIN 1 bedroom, first floor,frig, stove, heat, h/w, off-streetparking, no pets $525(603)723-3856.

BERLIN, three bedroom, 1stfloor, heat, h/w, washer dryerhook-up, off-street parking $795no pets (603)723-3856.

For Rent

BERLIN, two bedroom, secondfloor, heat, h/w, off-street park-ing, w/d hook-up $625 no pets(603)723-3856.

BERLIN- 2 bedroom, 1 bathhouse. Attached garage. Greatneighborhood. Water/ sewageincluded. Recently renovated,all appliances included.Non-smokers/ no pets. 1st andsecurity/ references. $775/mo.(207)608-0670.

BERLIN- Spacious 2 bedroom1st floor of duplex; heat, hw,w/d hookups; yard & garage;stove & frig incl., no pets; $675+ sec dep. 603-560-3481.

BERLIN: 1-4 bedroom apts.,$475-$775; rooms for rent,$75/week, 723-3042.

BERLIN: 2 bedroom, heat, h/wincluded, HUD accepted,$550/mo. 802-388-6904.

BERLIN: Renovated 2 bdrm withden for rent. Heat, hot water,shed & garage inc. $750/mo +security. Call (603)703-4661.

COMPLETELY renovated 3 bed-room & 1 bedroom apartments.Call H&R Block, great landlord(603)752-2372.

COTTAGE: 3 bedroom, onebath, living room, dining room,kitchen, FMI $750/mo. call723-2828, 752-6826.

DO you have a home to rent?Our phones are ringing off thehook with rental requests! CallNorthern Edge Property Man-agement 752-1112.

FOUR Rooms, furnished or un-furnished, enclosed porch,shed, garage, heat, h/w, w/dhookups, no pets, no smoking,w/ security deposit call 449-6776

GORHAM HOUSE 3 bedroom, $795 completely re-modeled, no utilities included,84 Lancaster Road, 466-5933,915-6216.

GORHAM, 2 bedroom, heatincluded, w/d hookup, no smok-ing/ pets. $650/mo. 466-3162.

GORHAM: 13 Exchange St,(white bldg w/ black trim) 2 br,first floor, fridge & stove, h/ hw,w/d hookup, w/ shed, parkingspaces, no pets. Sec. dep. Call:466-3378 (8am-4pm, M-F orleave a message).

GORHAM: 2 bdrm $650/mo.Heat & hot water, no pets(978)726-6081.

GORHAM: 2 bedroom, newkitchen, bath, hardwood floors,heated, garage, 466-2081.

GORHAM: 2 bedrooms, heat,h/w, off street parking, newlyrenovated, no pets, 723-6310.

GROVETON, 2 bdrm, 2nd floor,heat & hot water included. Nopets, references required.$550/mo, 1st month & sec. dep.required. (603)210-2043

HOUSE for rent: 2 bedroomhouse, single car garage in Ber-lin. Appliances furnished. Lawn-mower and snow blower avail-able. No pets, no smoking. Rent$700/mo. Tenant pays $700 se-curity deposit, water, sewer,heat and utilities. References re-quired. Call 466-9999 or723-4166.

ONE Bedroom apt. 2nd. floor,remodeled bathroom w/washer, dryer hook-up,$135/wk, cal l 752-6459,723-6726.

For Rent

HOUSE: Nay Pond, 2/3 bedroomhome, 2 full bathrooms, openkitchen concept, all appliances,hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, hugesun room, boat dock and more,$2000/mo. call 723-2828 or752-6826.

Large 2 bedroom, $500 at 331Pleasant St., no dogs allowed,call Rich 326-3499.

MILAN: Mobile home trailer, 2bedroom, own lot, FMI,752-1871.

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AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop ma-tress sets, twin $169, full or queen$249, king $399. See AD under“Furniture”.

BEDROOM-SOLID CherrywoodSleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chest,night stand. New! Cost $2,200 sell$895. 235-1773

CUSTOM Glazed KitchenCabinets. Solid maple, never in-stalled. Cost $6,000 sacrifice$1,595. 833-8278

ELECTRIC Recliner: Men'sSchwinn Mountain Bike; 2/port-able DVD players, toys andtools, more, 348-2575, 348-1371.

GREEN firewood, delivered,752-7468.

PICK-UP bed Toolbox, fitsDodge, Chev. Toyota, 2 yrs. old,$150/obo, 723-7555.

PLAYOFF Tickets Pats vs. Bron-cos Sat. Jan 14th 2 tickets$200/each. (603)548-8049.

USED SKI & SNOWBOARDpackages, starting at $79.95. Allsizes, used helmets $15 atBoarder Patrol (603)356-5885.

Furniture

AMAZING!

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10 FREE FIREPLATESSave oil & money, make hotwater with a Fireplate "waterheating baffle for wood stove".Restrictions apply, Email:[email protected] orCall: 207-935-2502 for completedetails.

Heavy Equipment

***NEED CASH***HEAVY EQUIPMENT WANTED

Cat, Komatsu, etc. Blais Equip-ment will buy today! Call NH of-fice at (603)765-8217, ask forLeo.

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BERLIN RESIDENTS The Public Works Department will be picking up Christmas Tree s in Ward 1 and 4 on Jan uary 13th and in wards 2 and 3 on Janu ary 20th. Christmas Tre es may also be brought to AVRRDD Transfer Stati on with the white permit anytime or Toundreau Parking Lot.

The Town of Randolph PUBLIC NOTICE

The supervisors of the checklist will be in session for corrections on Jan. 24, 2012, 7-7:30 p.m. at the Randolph Town Hall.

Mike Sewick, Denise Demers, Angela Pfeffer

NOTICE TO GORHAM RESIDENTS

In observance of Civil Rights Day , the Public Works Dept./Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, January 16th. There will be no garbage collection. Garbage collection for Monday will take place on Tuesday, January 17th. Thank you.

Town of Gorham Supervisors of the Checklist

The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet on January 24, 2012 from 7:00 to 7:30 pm at the Town Clerk’s office for correction of the checklist. Changes in party registration may be accepted.

Janice Eastman, Joan Bennett, Dorothy Ferrante CITIZENS OF BERLIN

You are cordially invited to attend the Berlin, New Hampshire 2012 Inauguration Ceremony for Mayor-Elect Paul Grenier and Councilors- Elect Lucie Remillard, Russell Otis, Dori Ducharme, Denise Morgan Allain, Peter Higbee, Roland Theberge and Diana Nelson. The Inauguration Ceremony will be held Monday, January 16, 2012 beginning at 6:30 P.M. in the City Hall Auditorium. For more information call the City Clerk’s Office 752-2340.

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF MILAN

The Milan Planning Board will be holding a hearing on January 19, 2012 at 6:00 pm to discuss minor revisions to the Zoning Ordinance. The meeting will be held at the Milan Municipal Building.

TellerFull Time

Woodlands Credit Union in Berlin, New Hampshire is seeking ahighly qualified individual to become a Teller. The successfulcandidate will be goal oriented, personable, professional andpassionate about exemplary member service.

Minimum requirements: Personable, professional individual withmoney handling experience desirable. Confidentiality required.High School education or equivalent.

Woodlands Credit Union is the industry leader in Northern NewHampshire with a strong commitment to member service. We offeremployees a professional working environment, competitive salaryand a benefits package that includes matching 401k, paid vacationand more.

Applications available at Woodlands Credit Union. Returnapplication to any Woodlands Branch office or send resume to:

Joe Rodgers, V.P.H.R.730 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570

Berlin, Gorham, Conway, Plymouth and LebanonNew Hampshire

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Equal Opportunity Employer

School Administrative Unit No. 20Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

Gorham, New Hampshire

Notice of VacancyElementary School Teacher Opening

For the 2012-2013 School Year

The Edward Fenn Elementary School, a Kindergarten throughGrade Five School in Gorham, New Hampshire, is seeking a highlyqualified full-time teacher to join their primary level, K-2 staff.

Interested candidates must be student centered, possess a positiveattitude, knowledgeable, flexible, energetic, organized, team-ori-ented and committed to continued professional development andgrowth. They must have earned a bachelor’s degree in early child-hood education or elementary education, and hold a NH teachingcertification. Prior experience and/or specialized training with pri-mary aged learners, a background and interest in literacy education,and working with students with educational challenges are pre-ferred.

For consideration as a candidate for this position, please submit aletter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation to:

Mr. Paul Bousquet, Superintendent of Schools, SAU No. 20123 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581

Phone: (603)466-3632 Fax: (603)466-3870Applications are due by February 10, 2012

SAU NO. 20 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

FRONT DESK GUEST SERVICE AGENTAttitash Mountain Village is seeking an experienced Guest ServiceAgent for our Resort’s Front Desk. Candidate should have strongcommunication skills, strong hospitality skills, computer literate, en-joy a fast paced environment and enjoy doing a variety of tasks.Scheduling flexibility, *Weekends and Holidays a must* Excellentbenefits. Competitive wages. Confidentiality guaranteed.Mail resume to:

Donna Finnie, Human Resource Dept. at AMSCO,PO Box 826, No. Conway, NH 03860

or e-mail [email protected].

Coaching VacanciesGorham Middle High School 2011-2012 school year

Varsity BaseballJunior Varsity Baseball

Cross Country

Please send letter of interest to:Dan Gorham, GMHS, 120 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581

By January 31, 2012

Always Ready, Always There.Call your local Recruiter!

SSG Matthew Hawkins 603.340.3671

Part Time Front DeskWe are looking for someone for 2-3 evenings per week.

This is a year round position in a warm, friendly working environment.

Please call 383-9700, stop by to fill out an application or apply on-line www.thewentworth.com

Help Wanted

HIRING: Assessing Data Collec-tor for Coos County Area. DRAApproved and Mass Appraisalexp. preferred. Send Resumesto: Avitar, 150 Suncook ValleyRd, Chichester, NH 03258 ore m a i l t o :[email protected]

QUALIFIED CDL drivers, alongwith helpers, FMI 603-781-0399after 2 p.m.

Help Wanted

SEEKING an experienced bar-tender, must be available,nights & weekends. Must bepersonable, neat, honest, ener-getic, motivational and fun. Ea-gles applications found at em-ployment office.

Motorcycles

BUY • SELL • TRADEwww.motoworks.biz

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

Roommate Wanted

BERLIN: Mature person, onebedroom, $450/mo. includes,heat, h/w, and coin-op. No pets,FMI 348-0016.

Services

$300 and up for your unwantedcar or truck, free pick-up callRich, 978-9079.

HYPNOSIS for habit change,stress, regression. MichaelHathaway, DCH, certifiedhypnotherapist. Madisonmichaelhathaway.com(603)367-8851.

CARPENTRY, handyman, prop-erty maintenance, no job toosmall. Call Dennis Bisson,723-3393, free estimates.

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE:Virus removal, performance up-grades, security software, wire-less installations, data recovery,backups. Luc 603-723-7777.

Services

HANDYMAN: Snowplowing,property maintenance, carpen-try, painting etc., best ratesaround, call Rick 915-0755.

IPOD FIX ITFixing Apple Products since1990, Also Digital Cameras,Cellphone Screens, Game Sys-tems. Call 603-752-9838.

Northern DreamscapesSnow plowing, sanding, androof shoveling loader service,fully insured 723-6990.

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ZIMMER Snowplowing alsoshoveling walkways, decks, freeestimates, 723-1252.

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BUYING JUNK CARSand trucks. Paying in cash. Hon-est pricing. No gimmicks. Kel-ley’s Towing (603)723-9216.WANTED used skis & snow-boards for trade in on new gear.C a l l B o a r d e r P a t r o l(603)356-5885.

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Commissioners sign forms to move county attorney back into courthouse LANCASTER – The Coos County commis-

sioners Wednesday signed the necessary state documents to renovate and lease space at the Coos County Courthouse for the county attor-ney’s office.

The project must still go before the Governor and Executive Council for final approval.

The county will renovate the former Register of Probate office in the courthouse into quarters for the county attorney and victim witness pro-grams. The county has been renting space in the former Lancaster National Bank building for the county attorney’s operation.

County Administrator Sue Collins explained that the county received a capital improve-ment gift acceptance form from the state. The state requires the form because the county will be making up to $85,000 in renovations to the state-owned building for the county attorney’s office.

Collins said the original form required signed

affidavits from architecture and mechanical, electrical, engineering, structural, and civil engineering experts. She said contractor Daniel Hebert of Colebrook, who the state selected to do the renovations, said he had only budgeted for an architect since there is little plumbing, electrical, and HVAC and no structural work involved. He said if he were required to hire the additional engineering experts, there would be added costs.

Collins said she contacted the Bureau of Court Facilities and they agreed to streamline the information required. She said she spoke with Hebert and he is comfortable with the new requirements.

With that issue settled, the commissioners also approved a three-year lease agreement with the state for the additional space the county will rent in the building. The county currently leases 3,693 square feet of space. With the addition of the 1,700 space for the county attorney’s office

and 630 square feet of increased common space on the first floor, the county will be leasing a total of 6,023 square feet. The $8.29 per square foot cost includes utilities, janitorial services, building repair, snowplowing, shoveling, and recycling. The new lease will commence once the renovation is done which is expected to be June 1.

County offi cials pointed out that cost of leasing space in the courthouse for the county attorney’s offi ce is less than the current rent for the offi ce. The renovation is expected to pay for itself in six years in savings.

Coos County Attorney Robert Mekeel has agreed that the 1,700 square foot space would be suitable but questioned whether it will meet the long range needs of the offi ce. The county attor-ney’s offi ce had been located in the courthouse until last year when Superior Court Justice Peter Bornstein agreed with Mekeel that the former 1,000 square foot space was unsuitable


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Dorval’s OT goal lifts Berlin past Hanover 5-4–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SPORTS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BERLIN--Senior Ethan Dorval won a face-off in the Hanover end with just 1:13 left to play and fi red his shot into the Marauder goal, lifting the Mountaineers to a hard fought 5-4 overtime victory over Hanover in Berlin Wednesday.

The game had more momen-tum swings then a pendulum in an attorney’s offi ce. The Mounties scored late in the fi rst period at the 11:04 mark. Berlin worked a 2 on 1 to perfection. Jeremy Rivard was on the receiving end of the Connor Jewett set-up to put Berlin on top 1-0. Dorval was also credited an assist on Rivard’s fi fth goal of the year.

Hanover responded two minutes later with the tying goal. Peter Benson tucked in a rebound shot to make it 1-1. Gus White got the help-ing marker.

The visitors appeared to put the game out of reach in the second period, netting a couple of power play goals at 5:27 (Joe Cravero) and 9:26 (Ryan Wolter) to push their advantage to 3-1. However,

BY JEAN LEBLANCTHE BERLIN DAILY SUN

Hanover opened the door for Berlin late in the second period.

Wolter was whistled for a tripping call and the Berlin power play responded. Again it was Berlin’s top line that got together. Rivard returned the favor to Jewett by cen-tering a pass to the sophomore winger in full stride. Jewett’s re-direct found the back of the net and got the Berlin defi cit down to a goal at 3-2. Dorval had another assist on Jewett’s ninth goal of the winter.

Hanover picked up another penalty with 7:12 to play in the third period on an elbow call. Berlin defenseman Trevor Leborgne picked up a loose puck on the Hanover blue line and shot it past Hanover goal tender James Montgomery to tie the game at 3-3. The unas-sisted goal was Lebor-gne’s third of the year.

Two minutes later, Leborgne found an open Mikey Lemoine on the right side of the Hanover net to put Berlin on top 4-3. It was Lemoine’s second goal of the year.

The Berlin celebra-tion lasted all of 12 seconds. Hanover took the center ice face-off and powered its way into the Berlin zone. Defenseman Mike Yukica picked the open corner on Berlin

net minder Steve Martin to tie the game a t 4-4.

That was all of the scor-ing in regulation, as both teams prepared for the eight minute overtime session.

Hanover controlled play during the extra period of play and looked to put the contest away when Berlin was assessed a two minute penalty for cross checking. The Berlin defense stepped up and did not allow any glittering scoring chances during the penalty kill.

Hanover iced the puck with just 1:14 left to play in over-time. It appeared Hanover wanted to get their fi rst line back onto the ice for one fi nal push to get the game winner. Unfortunately, the Hanover center forgot the fi rst rule of face offs in your end. The Mountaineer’s Dorval seized the moment and side stepped the check after the drop of the puck and had the Hanover keeper all to him-

self from ten feet away. The only spot to shoot for because of the close proximity was the fi ve hole. The crafty senior picked his spot and when the puck rolled into the net, the Berlin team celebrated in the Hanover end much to a stunned group of Marauder skaters.The unassisted goal was Dorval’s fi fth of the year.

“This is a huge win for the kids,” said a happy head coach in Mike Poulin. “They were down two goals and they hung tough. This is a very big win for them.”

Berlin will prepare for a road contest on Saturday. The Mounties will travel to take on Pinkerton Academy at 1:20 in the afternoon.

BHS 1 1 2 1--5HHS 1 2 1 0--4Scoring: Hanover- Bensen,

Yukica, Wolter, Cravero, Berlin- Rivard, Jewett, Dorval, Leborgne, Lemoine, Saves: Hanover- Montgom-ery 22, Berlin Martin 24.


KARAOKE American Legion Post 82

Saturday, January 14 8-12 midnight

with Steve Emerson & Mountain Music Misbehavior will not be tolerated.

M ich ael (G u n n er) H o o d Jan u ary 15, 2009

H e had a n ature you could not help lov in g A nd a heart that w as purer than gold

A nd to those w ho knew him and loved him , H is m em ory w ill never grow old.

G one from us for 3 years now and still very m uch m issed by your fam ily and friends.

Book signing at SaVoir FlareBERLIN -- As a part of her book

signing tour in northern New Hamp-shire, author, Margaret Cowie, of Stark, will be spending the day at the local book seller, SaVoir Flare, of downtown Berlin, New Hampshire on Saturday, January 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. She’ll be there for a meet and greet to promote her new release “The Widow-bago Tour, a Journey of Heal-ing”, published November 2011, as well as her fi rst novel, “No Regrets, My Love”.

Both novels were inspired by her personal tango with grief after the sudden, accidental death of her hus-band of nineteen years in 2008. In them she candidly shares many details about her experience of losing not only her spouse but best friend and soul mate. Readers have shared that they identify with Cowie’s sto-ries. They say hope and inspiration emanate from the pages, helping them fi nd their way out of despair on

a similar, although unique journey of their own.

“The Widow-bago Tour…” is fi c-tion fused with non-fi ction in order to share some of the many stories she has heard since she published her fi rst title. Combined with many adven-tures that have occurred since her loss, the book depicts an adventure worth taking time to read. Her hope is that her writing will aid others along in the process of healing after loss. Remarkable reviews for the book are already coming in from readers who purchased a copy in December.

The author feels that losing her husband was the only way for her to understand the excruciating pain of loss. She has taken a traumatic experience and turned it into some-thing that not only served her but helps others as well. She claims this is her new purpose, something that is giving her life meaning after signifi -cant loss.

Audette named to dean’s list

WEST HAVEN, CONN. -- Mallory Audette from Milan, was named to the dean’s list at the Uni-versity of New Haven for the fall 2011 semes-ter.

Full-time undergrad-uate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible for the dean’s list.

The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution recognized as a national leader in experiential education. Founded in 1920 on the campus of Yale Univer-sity in cooperation with Northeastern Univer-sity, UNH moved to its current West Haven campus in 1960. The University provides its students with a unique combination of a solid liberal arts edu-cation and real-world, hands-on career and research opportuni-ties. UNH enrolls approximately 6,400, including nearly 1,800 graduate stu-dents and more than 4,600 undergradu-ates – the majority of whom reside in University housing. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Tagliatela College of Engineering, and Uni-versity College, UNH offers 75 undergrad-uate and graduate degree programs.

Tune in to sports

BERLIN -- Tune in to WMOU 1230 AM and FM 106.1 for upcom-ing Berlin High School winter sports games. Monday, Jan 16, at 3 p.m., Berlin boys hockey vs. Concord; Tuesday, Jan 17, at 630 p.m., Berlin boys basketball vs. Kennett; Friday, Jan 20, at 630 p.m., Berlin boys basketball vs. Franklin; and Saturday, Jan 21, at 6 p.m., Berlin boys hockey vs. Man-chester Memorial.

The Berlin Daily Sun, Friday, January 13, 2012

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