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County to increase private Burglar, drug pay rate at nursing homes smuggler

BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – Room rates for private pay patients at the county’s two nursing homes will go up starting Feb. 1. At its monthly meeting last Wednesday the county commission voted to increase the current $200 a day rate by $20 over the next seven months.

Effective Feb. 1, 2012, the rate per day will go up to $210. A second $10 increase will take effect, July 1, bringing the rate up to $220.

Commissioner Burnham Judd said he was

approving the increase with mixed feelings. While Judd indicated he did not like increasing the rate, he noted the rate at the two county nursing facilities is still lower than at many other nursing homes.

County Administrator Sue Collins cited two nursing homes in the region that are charging $256 per day. She said the county has seen an increase in private pay residents recently, particularly at the Berlin nursing home. While about 90 percent of the county nursing home residents used to be covered see INCREASE page 6

Talks still on-going with Kestrel Aircraft

BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – While construction is underway on the Burgess BioPower biomass plant, Cate Street Capital is still hoping to attract Kestrel Aircraft to colocate on the site.

“We are still in talks with Kestrel and we are still working with them but no decision has been made

as of yet,” said Cate Street Capital spokesman Scott Tranchemontagne.

This fall, Kestrel said it was considering opening a composites plant in Berlin to take advantage of lower cost electricity and waste heat from the biomass plant. Coos County also has available low see TALKS page 6

strike deals

BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

LANCASTER — A woman caught smuggling drugs into the state prison and a man who robbed a home in Milan both struck plea deals last week to avoid serving time for their crimes.

Tina Dubois, 38, of Meredith, pleaded guilty to one count of acts prohibited and one count of delivery of articles to prisoners in Coos Superior Court on Dec. 15. Dubois smuggled 7 balloons containing the prescription drug Suboxone and marijuana into the Northern Correctional Facility in Berlin in March.

According to County Attorney Robert Mekeel, Dubois was delivering the drugs to Frederick Sanborn, an inmate at the Berlin prison at the time. In late February, law enforcement was tipped off to the plan between Dubois and Sanborn by phone and phone conversations between the two were subsequently recorded. This allowed NH State Police and prison officials to be alert for the transaction.

Sanborn was previously convicted for his part in the crime. As part of the plea agreement, a second charge of delivery of articles to prisoners was dropped. For the acts prohibited charge, Judge Peter Bornstein sentenced Dubois to the negotiated three years probation and one year in jail, suspended for three years on the conditions of good behavior and no contact with Sanborn. On the second charge, Dubois see DEAL page 6

House committee votes today on redistricting plan

BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

COOS COUNTY – The special House committee working on redistricting is expected to vote today on its proposal for new state House districts to conform to the 2010 U.S. Census results. The measure is expected to be taken up by the full House early next year.

As expected, Coos County would lose one representative, reducing the total delegation from 11 representatives to ten.

But instead of the current four districts, Coos County would have seven districts. That fits the criteria of creating small voting districts as a result of the vote in 2006 to amend the state constitution to allow towns and cities to elect their own representatives if possible. see REDISTRICTING page 13

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WASHINGTON (NY Times) — The National Academy of Sciences delivered a long-awaited report on uranium mining to the Virginia legislature on Monday, warning that the state faced “steep hurdles” for safely mining and processing the nuclear reactor fuel.

The report capped almost a year of research by an academy panel to study the pitfalls and challenges that Virginia would face should the General Assembly decide to lift a 1982 moratorium on mining uranium oxide.

The legislature commissioned the $1.4 million study to provide a thorough and unbiased backdrop for debate over whether to lift the moratorium. The general assembly asked the panel to study practices in the industry, health and safety issues, and regulatory considerations for the state. The report did not reach any conclusion as to whether Virginia should lift the moratorium; in fact, the body was specifically barred from doing so by the legislature.

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Arrest order for Sunni leader in Iraq opens rift BAGHDAD (NY Times) — Iraq’s Shiite-dominated government was thrown into crisis on Monday night as authorities issued an arrest warrant for the Sunni vice president, accusing him of running a personal death squad that assassinated security officials and government bureaucrats.

The sensational charges against Tariq al-Hashimi, one of the country’s most prominent Sunni leaders, threatened to

inflame widening sectarian and political conflicts in Iraq just one day after the last American convoy of American troops rolled out of the country into Kuwait.

The accusations were broadcast over Iraqi television, in a half-hour of grainy video confessions from three men identified as Mr. Hashimi’s bodyguards. They spoke of how they had planted bombs in public squares, driven up to convoys carrying Iraqi officials and opened fire.

House set to vote down payroll tax cut extension WASHINGTON (NY Times) — Speaker John A. Boehner said Monday that the House would reject a Senate plan for a twomonth extension of payroll tax relief and unemployment benefits, and called on Congress to work through the holidays if necessary to find agreement on longer-term legislation.

But Senate Democratic leaders said they had no immediate plans to call the Senate back to work out a deal with the House, leaving

the fate of the legislation, which would also prevent a 27 percent cut in Medicare payments to doctors, unclear.

At the same time, tensions increased between the Senate, which overwhelmingly approved the two-month extension on Saturday, and the House. Senator Scott Brown, a Republican facing reelection in Massachusetts, called his Republican colleagues in the House “irresponsible and wrong” for rejecting the Senate bill.

Under the direction of Mr. Hashimi’s top aides, the men said, they gunned down convoys carrying Shiite officials and planted roadside bombs in traffic circles and wealthy neighborhoods of Baghdad, then detonated them as their targets drove by. One of the men said Mr. Hashimi had personally handed him an envelope with $3,000 after one of the attacks.

It was impossible to substantiate any of the accusations aired in the confessions.

Young heir faces uncertain transition in North Korea TOKYO — With the abrupt death of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, the fate of his isolated, nuclear-armed regime has dropped into the hands of his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, who is such an unknown that the world did not even know for sure what he looked like until last year. But the biggest enigma may be whether the younger Kim will be able to hold onto power in this last bastion of hard-line Communism, much less prevent its impoverished economy from collapsing.

For now, the reclusive regime is acting true to form, offering few clues as to what, if any, changes the death of the dictator could bring. It does, however, appear to be offering the first glimmers of an answer to one question that has long dogged North Korea watchers: whether the powerful military and other parts of the nation’s small, privileged ruling elite would go along with the Kim family’s ambitions to extend its dynastic rule to a third generation.

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Non-profit organization helps put people on the right road

BY BARBARA TAORMINA THE UNION LEADER

DOVER — Christmas came early this year for the Hancock family, who now have a 2011 Hyundai Sonata to get them around Dover thanks to More Than Wheels, a non-profit organization that helps people get the best deal on cars and the loans needed to finance them.

“This whole experience has been amazing,” said Brandy Hancock. She no longer needs to walk her kids to school in the snow or call a cab to get to the grocery store. “This program has changed our lives around.”

More Than Wheels is a statewide organization with a main office in Manchester, as well as offices in Keene, Lebanon, Concord and Portsmouth, in addition to Boston, Mass.

The organization has helped more than 1,500 New Hampshire residents get the best deal on the biggest and most important purchase people make after a home — a car. The program’s specialty is helping people who have less-than-stellar credit find lowinterest loans by teaching them the basics of family budgets. More Than Wheels’ team of car experts also helps people who have flawless credit histories negotiate the fairest and lowest price at car dealerships.

“I never expected anything like this,” said Hancock, who still seems to have a hard time believing that she and her husband, Randy, own the car

in her driveway.“The whole program has made me more confident about everything.”

Like a lot of people, the Hancocks had some old medical bills that had crippled their credit. Although they both had jobs and earned more than enough to make monthly car payments, banks didn’t want to talk to them.

For a couple of years, the Hancocks did what a lot families in their position often do. Every year when their tax return came in the mail, they would buy a clunker at a used car lot and cross their fingers that it would last until the following year’s tax return arrived.

Last year, they paid a few thousand dollars for a car that didn’t make it until summer before it needed major repairs. Around that time, Hancock heard about More Than Wheels from a friend and made the call.

More Than Wheels was founded a decade ago by Robert Chambers and Leo Hamill, two car salesmen who were working together at a dealership in Claremont. Chambers was troubled by some of the industry’s predatory loan practices and worried about car buyers who were being saddled with huge debts that would long outlive the cars they were buying.

The breaking point came when Chambers saw two co-workers highfive one another after arranging a five-year loan with a sky-high interest rate for a single mother who desper-

ately needed transportation. Chambers knew the car had about two years to go before it would be ready for the junk yard.

Chambers and Hamill saw a dependable car as a basic necessity for working families who needed to get to jobs, schools and doctor’s appointments.

And they created a program that put vehicles in reach for people who were willing to make some changes.

The Hancocks first had to qualify for the program, which meant they both needed jobs. Next, they both attended a six-week “financial fitness” program that taught them how to look at their income and expenses to see where and how they could save some money.

They also worked individually with a credit counselor.

Hancock said it was hard at first to break old routines, but as she saw how much money she could save it became easier.

The next step for the couple was to prove they were dependable with loan payments. More Than Wheels has a fleet of donated vehicles that the organization calls bridge cars.

For about six months, the Hancocks paid $300 a month to rent a bridge car.

It was a little old, and a little noisy, but it allowed the couple to build a history of payments.

“We really are about financial education and giving people the tools they need to build credit,” said Sue Chadwick, a spokeswoman for More than Wheels. “It takes some time to build

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Father suspected of abducting sons arrested in LA SWANZEY — A man suspected of abducting his sons in Swanzey on Monday was taken into custody in Los Angeles. Police said Joel Wallace, 41, and his sons flew to Los Angeles after he took them from a home where they were living in state custody. Police were waiting for Wallace when the plane landed in Los Angeles. The boys were taken into the custody of youth services.

The boys, ages 11 and 3, were taken

into state custody and were staying with a family in Swanzey since their mother died about three weeks ago, police said. Their father was also staying at the home since his wife’s death, but Monday morning, he and the boys were gone, police said. Police said Wallace is a known substance abuser and has family ties in Connecticut and had talked about going to California.

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More Than Wheels works with several credit unions and banks to arrange low-interest financing for people in the program.

“Our lenders know our clients have gone through the classes,” said Chadwick. “They are more interested in their behavior changes than their credit histories.”

More than Wheels also works with several car dealerships that are on board with the program’s mission to find the best-priced vehicles.

The Hancocks paid a $68 fee to enroll in the program and an $895 fee for help negotiating the loan and choosing the right car. The fee, which is rolled into the loan for the vehicle, keeps More than Wheels up and running.

For people who don’t need any help with credit repair, More than Wheels has a “Supporter” program. For the same $895 fee, which is rolled into a car loan, More than Wheels will find whatever type of car clients want for the lowest price and the best terms.

They also negotiate the best warranty.

For people who don’t know much about cars or haggling, the service takes all the uncertainty out of buying a new car.

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Shame on N.H. House of Representatives To the editor: The Right to Work Law, is actually a right to break unions law. Everyone has the right to work, in this Live Free or Die State. You have the right to apply for jobs anyplace you want to.

Or, you have the right to use the employment Security Service office resources to find jobs and apply for them.

So, shame on Republican lead House of Representa-

tives and House speaker William O’Brian Republican, to try and vote this house bill in short notice.

Let’s take the lipstick off this pig and call it what is really is, the right to break unions.

For all that Governor Lynch has done for the north country, we need to give him thanks, not name calling.

Don Arguin Randolph

Mill Christmas tree is a symbol of hope To the editor: Each Christmas season when I see the “Lit-up” Christmas tree on top of the mill’s boiler building, a smile comes to my face. That tree is a symbol of hope for me.

Hope that our prayers for this city will be answered.

Hope that jobs will be back and families will once again fill these empty houses.

In an analogy concerning

prayer, Mark 4:28 states, for “For the earth brings forth fruit of herself; first the Blade then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

That Christmas tree is the blade! So, to those who faithfully set up and decorate that tree, thank you and have a Merry Christmas.

Susan Gallagher Berlin

Give the gift that gives back over and over To the editor: This holiday season many people will be searching for that special gift that will make their child wiggle with excitement, causing their eyes to open wide with awe, and hold their attention by providing hours of enjoyment. It’s a priceless moment that we look forward to and treasure. What if I told you that there is something that allows you to recreate this moment not once, but hundreds, if not thousands of

times, and for free! This gift is perfect for all ages and it is guaranteed to give back.

Have you figured out what it is? A library card!

By using this palm-sized piece of paper, a world of opportunity opens up. Listening to stories provides visits to distant lands and an awareness of foreign cultures. It can awaken the imagination while improving language and listening skills. Having a bounty of see GIFT page 5

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Guest Column

by Sue Watson, BS-HS-BCP Director Family Support Services Deployment Cycle Care Coordinator Family Resource Center, Gorham

Medicaid Rules About To Change

The, Medicaid rules are about to change, and the deal is going down today, December 20, just a few days before Christmas.

The rule change affects the extent to which Medicaid is used to provide services to pregnant women and children “for the purpose of improving birth outcomes and parenting skills and ensuring the health and wellbeing of the child.” The proposed rule change further restricts eligibility in one program to only first-time pregnant women who are at least 19 but under the age of 21. Of even greater concern is the limitation of services in a second program, called Child/Family Health Care Supports (CFHCS). Let’s examine this more closely.

The proposed rule change limits the amount of Medicaid-billable services that can be provided to a CFHCS-eligible family to three hours per year. That averages one hour of service every four months. To be eligible for CFHCS, the family must be struggling with at least two major challenges such as mental illness, substance abuse, a finding of child abuse and neglect, homelessness. Or, the family must face at least three“minor” challenges such as limited English proficiency, single parenting without social supports, lack of a high school education, premature or low birth weight baby, documented family trauma (family death, domestic violence, parent was a victim of child abuse, violent crime), grandparents raising a child, family income less than 125 percent of federal poverty level ($27,938 for a family of four). Now, here is the kicker. To “maximize savings”, the provision of three hours of service per year must include the assessment that documents the family’s needs to receive services.

Say what? That’s right. Of the allowable three hours of service per year that is supposed to “improve birth outcomes and parenting skills and ensure the health and well-being of the child” for these challenged families, most of that will be used simply assessing and documenting the extent of the family’s needs. The premise is laughable except for the disaster is represents for families across the state. The impact of those rules will have a negative effect on the 138

families currently enrolled in programming in Coos County. The Family Resource Center at Gorham and Weeks Medical Center that providers of theses services from the BerlinGorham, Groveton, Lancaster and Colebrook and outlaying communities. If you pay local property taxes, start saving now for a big increase when these unserved kids and families hit the school system. Virtually every other developed country – you know, the ones who beat us in test scores all the time invests heavily in maternal and infant health and early childhood while we propose heading in exactly the opposite direction.

So, how much will the state save through this rule change that affects more than a thousand children, you ask? The state saves precisely, $387,750, roughly the equivalent of a nice house or the cost to incarcerate twelve people for a year. But let’s not forget that the state also forfeits an equivalent amount of federal aid through this rule change, so the true total is more than a quarter of a million dollars that will no longer go to community based agencies to provide services to families.

A rule change that increases unemployment, forfeits federal funding (these are your taxes that you already paid that will not now come back to New Hampshire), downshifts and increases future costs to local communities, and abandons families trying to raise children in difficult circumstances is not a positive development for New Hampshire.

Outraged? Good. You have until December 30 to contact Michael Holt to suggest changes to the proposed rule change at Michael.Holt@dhhs.state.nh.us, or show up at the public hearing on December 20, at 1 p.m. at the DHHS Brown Building at 129 Pleasant Street in Concord. The text to the full rule change is available at http://www. dhhs.state.nh.us.gov/oos/aru/comment.htm. I believe the rule should limit services based on the family’s documented needs and progress toward goals, not to exceed 18 hours per year, for a maximum of two years. You may believe something different, but you need to speak up, submit a comment and hold policymakers accountable to make a difference in the life of a child.

Don’t miss the homemade pie and bake sale this Friday night To the editor: We have put together this bake sale to Help “Send Dustin Down Under”! We will have for sale a variety fresh of baked homemade pies, brownies, breads, cookie, brownies and fudge.

Milan Community Methodist Church. Friday, December 23, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. located in the

basement of the church.

Time for thank yous. Thank you, to Pastor Bill, and members of Milan Community Methodist Church, for donating the space for our Mexican style dinner. We would like to thank these who came out to eat with us! The food see BAKE SALE page 5

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BHS FCCLA and NHS food drive BERLIN -- Berlin High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and National Honor Society held a food drive from November 14, until December 2, to help the local food pantries. This year the organizations crated a point system based on nutritional value using the food pyramid as a guide and taking into consideration what they were told the food pantry needed for food items.

Each second block class was given a box with the food pyramid taped to the side and given a list of criteria with the point system.The top two classes with the greatest averaged donated food won a pizza party, compliments of FCCLA and NHS. GIFT from page 4

books available to read or listen to will encourage dialog, thus improving social skills. It can promote the development of desirable qualities such as responsibility, perseverance, and patience. It may help create a more nurturing relationship between the reader and the listener.

Being read to daily can be compared to eating; without food our bodies do not meet our maximum potential, or possibly even starve. The brain requires mental fuel, and the more it has the better it functions. Being routinely read to from an early age keeps our processing station in optimum condition for learning.

It is a fact that humans are motivated by things that provide pleasure and when we are read stories that tap into this pleasure center, we become adults that want to read, that want to learn. Especially in this BAKE SALE from page 4

was great! Thank you to Merri and Mike Costa for, shopping for the food, preparing the whole meal and serving our guest. We truly could not of put this benefit dinner on with out your help!

Thank you, too for the most resent donations Pebbles department store, and Maureen’s Unique Boutique.

Thank you to Rent-A-Center for The donation of a headboard (fits up to king size bed) for a raffle item (value of $150). Tickets will be on sale soon.

Thank you to The Eagles Club, for their support, me, my family and friends to help put on a baked bean and franks supper scheduled, to be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012.

With using the point system, the students seemed to be more conscientious about what they were bringing for food items.

A couple examples of this would be that we received a lot more vegetables this year (272 cans) and peanut butter that is a high demand item at the pantry was given a higher point value. Knowing this and using their math skills along with being generous, we will be donating 75 jars of peanut butter. There will also be eight turkeys donated this year. Over all the students and faculty donated over 1100 food items. The classes who donated the most on average were Mr. Finnigan-Allen’s and Mr. Rousseau’s. time of “No Child Left Behind” and decreased educational spending, we should take comfort in knowing that there is a solution that we, as parents, grandparents, childcare workers, friends and neighbors can take part in. Parent and reading advocate Jim Trelease has found that “Reading is the ultimate weapon, destroying ignorance, poverty and despair before they can destroy us.

A nation that doesn’t read much doesn’t know much. And a nation that doesn’t know much is likely to make poor choices in the home, the marketplace, the jury box, and the voting booth. And those decisions ultimately affect an entire nationthe literate and the illiterate.

Please give the gift that is guaranteed to give back: Read with your children daily.

Nicole Eastman Gorham Please keep an eye out for more details about this and up coming events. Keep in mind the benefit dances to be held at the Trail House Lounge, in February 2012.

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by Medicaid, that figure currently is at about 70 percent.

Commissioner Paul Grenier noted many of those now entering nursing homes are part of the generation that has done well financially.

While the private pay rate will go up next year, the county will see a drop in the rate it receives from the federal government for Medicaid patients.

The Medicaid daily room rate for the Berlin Nursing Home will drop on Jan.1, from $144.47 to $139.76. The West Stewartstown Nursing Hospital rate will drop from $149.03 per day to $145.61.

Collins was asked about an inquiry from a private Coos County nursing home about the possibility of purchasing nursing home bed licenses from the county. The West Stewartstown Nursing Hospital has struggled in recent years with a low census. The facility is licensed for 97 beds but currently has 71 residents. The Berlin Nursing Home has not had had a problem with surplus beds. With a capacity of 100 residents, the Berlin facility currently has 97 residents.

Collins said the county did receive a phone call, inquiring about the empty beds at West Stewartstown.

Collins said she needs time to research state law, noting there had been a moratorium on long-term care nursing beds. She said she had not had time to do the research to see what the current situation is.

The commissioners indicated they are willing to entertain offers for nursing bed licenses.

“For a price we will sell them,” Judd responded.

This is not the first time there has been outside interest in the county’s nursing home licenses.

Collins said the county was contacted back in 2009 when Carroll County was designing its new nursing home. In a follow-up e-mail inquiry, Collins said a Carroll County commissioner asked about purchasing 12 bed licenses from Coos County.

Knowing that Coos County had too many nursing home beds, Collins said she contacted the state Office of

Health Services Planning and Review.

Under a state formula for determining the number of beds needed by region, at the time Coos had 153 more beds than needed. Carroll County then was 36 beds short as determined by the formula.

Given those figures, Collins said it seemed like perfect timing for Coos County to sell the 12 bed licenses, which could have sold for about $25,000 each.

She said, however, state statue in effect then prohibited the transaction.

Collins said that ended the discussions.

In the distant past, the county has been reluctant to sell the bed licenses because some of the rooms at West Stewartstown do not meet current minimum square foot requirements and are grandfathered. Once the county stops using the rooms, it could not re-license them in the future if need arose.

In other business; • Commissioner Paul Grenier asked if any question has arisen about the Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement between the county and Granite Reliable Power. The county negotiated a PILT with the wind farm owner back in 2008. Under the agreement, GRP will pay $495,000 annually for the 33-turbine wind farm. The agreement is for ten years with an option to renew for a second ten-year term.

The agreement was negotiated when Noble Environmental was the majority owner of the wind farm. Brookfield Renewable Power has since purchased Noble’s interests in the facility.

Grenier said Berlin’s consultant George Sansoucy reported the issue came up during discussions between the city and Brookfield over Brookfield’s request for a tax abatement from the city. Sansoucy said a Brookfield official said the company intents to renegotiate the PILT agreement with the county.

County Treasurer Fred King, who was involved in negotiating the PILT agreement, said the language provided that the agreement would remain in effect even if the company were sold. Furthermore, King said

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GRP got a good deal because the valuation of the wind farm actually turned out to be higher that anticipated when the agreement was negotiated. He said reopening the agreement could result in a higher PILT payment for GRP. “They got a good deal,” King said.

Collins said she has heard no indication from GRP that they are interested in reopening the PILT agreement.

• King reported that Granite Reliable Power was not able to make a new section of snowmobile trail near Dixville Peak before closing construc-

tion down this year. He said GRP had agreed to make a new section of trail to replace a section it closed down because it ran under four of the wind turbines. King said the liability because of the potential of ice falling from the blades was too great. Making the new trail section will require a lot of blasting and King said GRP ran out of time to do it before winter. GRP has hired AB Logging of Lancaster to do the new trail section next spring. In the meantime, Wagner Woodlands is willing consider allowing a temporary trail for this season.

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the conditions of good behavior and that he testify truthfully against his accomplices if necessary. In order to stay out of jail, Martineau will also have to petition the court within 30 days of his deferral expiring as to why his sentence should not be imposed.

He has one prior misdemeanor conviction for possession of marijuana in 2009.

Two of Martineau’s three alleged accomplices were also on the docket Thursday, though only his case was resolved. Jessica Leeman, 30, of Berlin, faces a charge of accomplice to burglary and a second charge of receiving stolen property, but failed to appear for her scheduled hearing. An warrant was issued for her arrest.

The case against Robert Howard Jr., 25, of Randolph, who is charged with four counts of receiving stolen property and one charge of burglary was continued for a later date.

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Brunswick, Maine and Maine has vowed to fight to keep all the jobs there.

The $275 million Burgess BioPower plant is expected to be generating power by the end of 2013.

Tranchemontagne said about 100 people are currently working at the biomass site, focusing on civil engineering work, piping, and valving.

Hiring is expected to ramp up next spring when an estimated 300 people are expected to be working on-site.

received a concurrent sentence of oneand-a-half to three years in prison, suspended for four years on the condition of good behavior. Dubois has one previous misdemeanor conviction for theft of lost property in 2003.

A Berlin man who, along with three others, burglarized a home in Milan was given a deferred sentence for his crime. Justin Martineau, 26, of Berlin, pleaded guilty to a single charge of burglary. He broke into a home in Milan belonging to Antonios Koxarakis in late February or early March of this year and, with his accomplices, stole a 46-inch flat screen television, several weapons and a chainsaw. According to police, Martineau admitted his involvement in the crime during questioning after the foursome attempted to sell the items they had stolen.

Martineau was sentenced to one year in jail, deferred for 18 months and then suspended for 2 years on

cost New Market Tax Credits to help with financing the plant. New Hampshire officials are working with Cate Street Capital to attract Kestrel to Berlin. Last month, Kestrel officials met with Gov. John Lynch and other state officials.

Kestrel is developing a new six to eight passenger turboprop aircraft designed to fly more efficiently and use less fuel than more conventional aircraft. It is headquartered at the former Naval Air Station in

Attention Berlin Residents There will be no Garbage or Blue Box (recycle) collection on Monday December 26th, 2011 which is a PWD Christmas Day Holiday. All collections will be on Friday December 30th, 2011.

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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop closed for two weeks

BERLIN -- Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop will be closed starting December 18, will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

The thrift shop and furniture shop will not be able to take in donations during this time.

Please do not leave donations at the doors or on the sidewalks.

This creates a safety hazard.We will notify the public when we can start taking donations.

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Lucille Roy

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BERLIN -- A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Lucille Rose Roy on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish with Reverend Mark Dollard as celebrant. Patti Berube served as cantor, accompanied by Sandra Patrick as organist.

Serving as Acolyte was Cecile Sickler and The Crucifer Greg Estrella.

The pall was placed by her son, Raymond Roy, and her grandson, Brandon Roy. The Cucifix was placed by her daughter-in law, Patti Roy. Serving as reader was her nephew Pierre Dumont. The offertory gifts were presented by her sisters, Joan

Sirois, Cecile Handrinos and her husband Ted. Remarks of remembrance were given by Fr. Mark. Her niece, Rebecca Dumont, sang “Ava Maria”.

Serving as pallbearers were Raymond Caouette, Roland Caouette, Brandon Roy, Gregory Dumont, Brice Shirmanski and Bill King.

There were numerous friends and family members that attended the services from in and out of town.

To post a tribute, please visit www.fleury-patry.com Arrangements were under the direction of The Fleury-Patry Funeral Homes of Berlin and Gorham.

Leo W. LaRiviere

BERLIN -- A Mass of Christian Burial for Leo W. LaRiviere, 77, was celebrated on December 16, 2011 at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. Father Kyle Stanton officiated.

Readings were done by, Tiffany Dube and Oscar LaRiviere. Gifts were pre-

sented by Cameron and Emma LaRiviere. The eulogy was given by his son Ron LaRiviere. Burial followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Many relatives and friends attended the service. Bryant Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jeannine Glover BERLIN, NH -- Funeral Services for Mrs. Jeannine M. Glover, 82, of Berlin, NH, were held on December 7, 2011 at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish, following prayers at the Bryant Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was officiated by Reverend Richard Roberge. Inter-

ment was in the St. Kieran Cemetery.

Father Roberge read the committal prayers.

The pallbearers were Brady Marshall, Carlton Landry, Joe Capobianco, Danny Boucher, Jesse Coulombe and David Pitre. Many relatives and friends attended the service.

Catherine F. Gagne GORHAM -- Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine F. “Kay” Gagne, 83, of Berlin, NH, were held on December 10, 2011 at the Holy Family Church in Gorham. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Kyle Stanton. The readings were done by Jeff Lamontagne and Alex Lamontagne, the offertory was done by

Vernon and Valeda Yanta, and music was provided by in-laws of the family and words of remembrance were by Lori Gagnon. Interment was in the Holy Family Cemetery. Father Stanton read the committal prayers.

Many relatives and friends attended the service. The Bryant Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie Costello BERLIN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie A. Costello, 95, of Concord, NH, were held on December 2, 2011 at the Bryant Funeral Home in Berlin. Reverend Fran GardnerSmith officiated. Readings were done

by Ashley Costello, Meredith Costello and Hannah Costello and Lance and Denise Costello did the eulogy. Betsy

Hass sang “Amazing Grace”.

Interment was in the New City Cemetery and Reverend Fran Gardner-Smith read the committal prayers.

The pallbearers were Ron Chaisson, Nathan Giatto, Ben Rousseau, Frank Armstrong, Christopher Larsen and Mike Lalumiere. Many relatives and friends attended the service.

Robert J. LeBlanc BERLIN -- A Funeral Service was held for Robert J. LeBlanc on Thursday, December 15, 2011, in the Chapel of Fleury-Patry Funeral Home with Reverend Kyle Stanton, as celebrant.

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BERLIN -- In celebration of Physical Therapy (PT) Month, held each October, the AVH Rehabilitation Services Department presented a contest in which Gorham and Berlin school children could participate and learn about the area of physical therapy. Children in grades kindergarten and one participated in a coloring contest, as did children in second and third grades. Fourth and fifth graders competed against one another by writing a poem, rhyme or short story pertaining to physical therapy.

Each story had to contain a minimum of five PTrelated words, provided by AVH staff.

Kindergarten and first great coloring contest winners were: Miya Floerchinger of Brown School who was awarded first place; Marissa Gosselin of Brown School who won second place; and Isaiah Maddox of Berlin who won third place. These three lucky entrants were chosen from among 82 participants.

Second and third grade coloring contest winners were: Dustin Rainville of Hillside Elementary School who won first place; Samantha Vancour of Hillside Elementary School who won second place; and Zach Huntington who won third place. These three lucky entrants were chosen from among 72 participants.

In the fourth and fifth grade category, Jenah Arsenault was voted the first place winner. A fifth grade student of Miss Valliere at Hillside Elementary School, Jenah wrote a story about her father’s experience at AVH. Jadon Hutchings was awarded second place. Jadon, a fourth grade student of Miss Gagnon, also at Hillside Elementary, wrote about how AVH can help you if you get injured so that you can once again be healthy. The third place winner was Aidan Fox of Ed Fenn Elementary School in Gorham. Aidan, a fourth grade student, wrote about

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RESPONSE provides emergency shelter to approximately 15 families each year. Stays range from a few days to five or six months. The average stay is about two months. So far this year, shelter could not be provided to over 50 families due to capacity. Currently, two families can be housed.

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RESPONSE is a program of Coos County Family Health Services. Advocacy for victims, survivors and their families is provided throughout Coos County with offices in Berlin, Colebrook and Lancaster. Trained volunteer advocates provide information and support, 24 hours a day.

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Janice M. Hayes

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GORHAM -- Mrs Janice Margaret (Gaudette) Hayes of Washington Street in Gorham, NH, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at her home. She was 73.

Born on July 8, 1938 in Gorham, NH, she was the daughter of Henry and Bella (Biron) Gaudette.,A lifelong resident of Gorham, she was a graduate of Gorham High School, Class of 1956. On May 28, 1960 she married Neville Hayes at the Holy Family Church in Gorham. They enjoyed 51 years of marriage.

Janice was a homemaker and an accomplished artist. She enjoyed painting with oils and watercolors and was especially known for her portrait pencil sketches. She was a communicant Holy Family Church in Gorham.

She is predeceased by her parents.

She leaves her husband Neville Hayes; her three sons, Daniel B. Hayes of Lansing, Michigan, David B. Hayes and his wife Laura of Germantown, Mayrland and Donald B. Hayes and his wife Cheryl of Salem, NH; four grandchildren, Kendra Hayes, Mary Elizabeth Hayes, Regina Hayes and Steven Hayes; two step-grandchildren, Mikayla and Matthew; three

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To any property owner in the City of Berlin who feels their property has been merged as the result of an involuntary merger which means lots being merged by municipal action for zoning, assessing, or taxation purposes without the consent of the owner.

If your lots or parcels were involuntarily merged prior to September 18, 2010 by the City of Berlin, the City shall at the request of the owner, restore your lots to their premerger status and all zoning and tax maps shall be updated to identify the premerger boundaries of said lots or parcels as recorded at the Coos County Registry of Deeds, provided that your request is submitted to the governing body prior to December 31, 2016. Also no owner in the chain of title can have voluntarily merged his or her lots. If any owner in the chain of title voluntarily merged his or her lots, then all subsequent owners shall be prevented from requesting restoration. The municipality shall have the burden of proof to show that any previous owner voluntarily merged his or her lots. All decisions of the governing body may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of NH RSA 676. The restoration of the lots to their premerger status shall not be deemed to cure any non-conformity with existing local land use ordinances.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The demands of your personal life are steep lately, and it might also be hard for you to see why your efforts matter. Friendships are important, but so is your sanity. Pull back. Strive for balance.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Having a pleasant time with a loved one will not bring you as close as the shared thrill of risk and adventure. That’s why an element of danger will be just the bonding agent you crave.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll have a choice between investing in your life experiences and investing in material goods. Choose the former. The memories you make and the self-esteem you build will outlast possessions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll tell people what’s in your heart. Many would consider this to be a difficult undertaking, but there are times when you’re so overcome with feeling that it’s the easiest thing in the world for you to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are usually comforted by patterns, and you easily sync your personal rhythms to the routines of life. However, today you will benefit from a pattern interruption.

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Wednesday, December 21 Berlin Water Works Commission: meeting 12 noon, 55 Willow St. Berlin. Public welcome. Handicap accessible.

Thursday, December 22 Foot Clinic: City of Berlin Health Dept-City Hall 168 Main Street, 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-3:30. By appointment only.

Call 752-1272.

Friday, December 23 Home Made Pie and Bake Sale: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Milan Community Methodist Church, Milan road, just out side the village. To benefit “Send Dustin Down Under”. Offering a variety of home baked pies, breads, brownie, fudge, and cookies.

There will be coffee and tea to warm you, A . Door prize at the end of the evening. Those attending will be entered into a drawing for a trip, sponsored by Down Under Sports.

Wednesday, December 28 Cosmic Bowling: with pizza, soda and make-your-own sundae. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Berlin Bowling Center. Any age and ability can join the fun! $10 per person. Register at the Berlin Recreation Department.

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Tuesday, January 3 AVH Diabetes Education Meeting: 6:30 p.m., AVH lecture room. Howard S. Mudd, III, CRNA, Nurse Anesthetist, North Woods Anesthesia Services, PA, AVH Surgical Associates, will speak on “Living with Diabetes: A Personal View” All are welcome to attend this free offering. Refreshments will be served. FMI, call 326-5631.

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by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Tuesday USW Local 75: Regular Monthly Meeting takes place on the third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., V.F.W. on Upper Main Street, in Berlin. For member’s only. FMI Information, USW Local 75 Union Office at 752-2225.

Senior Meals: Noon, Dummer Town Hall, second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Suggested donation $3, under 60, $6. Call 752-2545 to reserve, Senior Meals: 8 to 9:30 a.m., first and third Tuesday of the month, Shelburne Town Hall. Suggested donation $3, under 60, $6. Call 752-2545 to reserve, Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, Berlin Health Dept., city hall. By appointment only, Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee $15.

AA Meeting: Women’s meeting, 10 to 11 a.m., St, Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin.

Weight Watcher’s Meeting: Salvation Army, 5 p.m. meeting, 4:30 p.m. weigh-in.

Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, MondayThursday Noon, Friday 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) AVH Diabetes Support and Information Meetings: First Tuesday of every month; 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.; Androscoggin Valley Hospital; open to the public; FMI, call the AVH Diabetes Education Department at 326-5631.

Chess Club: welcomes all levels of players, to meet Tuesday, Family Resource building (across from high school) from 6 to 9 p.m. Lessons free. All questions, call Al French @915-0134.

Berlin Area Head Start Accepting Applications: For children between the ages of 3-5 years old.

This is an income eligible program. Call 752-5464 to schedule an appointment to enroll your child.

Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10 am - 6 pm, Saturdays: 10 am - Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30 pm. View On-line Catalog at https:// gorham.biblionix.com/ . FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jefferson Historical Society: Meets first Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. May through October meetings held at the museum on Route 2, and November through April meetings are held at the Jefferson Elementary School on Route 115A. Everyone welcome.

Social Night At Dupont-Holmes Post 82 American Legion: Every Tuesday, Gorham, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Food buffet $7 per person while food lasts!

Menu varies each week. Free pool, darts, etc. Members and bonafide guests welcome.

Gorham-Sabatis Lodge 73, F&AM: meets second Tuesday except January, February, and March (first Tuesday). For more information, call 466-5739 or 466-5960.

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Kieran House, 151 Emery St., from Berlin Kiwanis Club: meets at Northland Restaurant & Dairy Bar at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Step Book/Discussion Meeting, .Tri-County (Step One), School St., Berlin 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

White Mountain Ridge Runners Meeting: First Tuesday of every month, clubhouse on Route 110.

American Legion Post No. 36 Monthly Meeting: First Tuesday of every month.

Salvation Army Social Services: Food pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, 15 Cole St., Berlin.

Computer Lab Classes: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan Center, Berlin. 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Call to be scheduled (752-2545).

Craft Class: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, 1 to 3 p.m. (FMI 752-2545) Upper Coos Cancer Support Group: For cancer victims and their families. 6 p.m., 109 Park St., Berlin. (FMI Eva Hawkins, 752-2693) Coos County Adult Learners Services: Free help in reading, writing and GED preparation. Volunteers also needed. (FMI 466-5437 or 752-1927).

Page 12 — THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Tuesday, December 20, 2011

by Abigail Van Buren

For Rent

Are you visiting/ working in the area or working on the Burgess PioPower Biomass Plant and need a room by the night, week or month? Stay at DuBee Our Guest B&B in Milan, eight miles north of project. Fully furnished, including paper goods, full use of kitchen, wireless internet, Direct TV, barbecue grill and cleaning service. $35/night, or $140/week.

3 bedroom, $795 completely remodeled, no utilities included, 84 Lancaster Road, 466-5933, 915-6216.

GORHAM HOUSE

HUSBAND WHO’S A GREAT DAD HAS LITTLE TO GIVE TO HIS WIFE

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 13 years to a good guy who is a great dad. We have two boys, ages 9 and 11. The problem is, we don’t communicate. We hardly have sex and we don’t get along at all.

I feel like I have sacrificed physical and emotional intimacy so my kids can have both parents in their lives full-time.

When I think of writing down my husband’s attributes, all I can think of is that he’s a good dad, good worker and helps out around the house. But I have no problem coming up with a list of bad things.

Am I selfish? Should I just smother my emotions and go on like I have been all these years? -- UNFULFILLED IN GEORGIA DEAR UNFULFILLED: It’s not selfish to want emotional and physical intimacy with another person. It’s normal, and your husband may miss it, too.

There’s an alternative to ending your marriage, and that is fighting to save it. It would require effort from both of you and the services of a licensed marriage counselor. However, if it works, I know you’ll thank me. And if it doesn’t, at least you will know you tried. Why not suggest to your husband that you make it your first New Year’s resolution?

DEAR ABBY: Right now I’m so tired I can hardly write this letter asking for the advice I need. I work the 11 p.m.-7 a.m. shift at a prison. Because I’m home during the day, everyone assumes I am available to socialize. How do I get through to them that I sleep during the day and work at night? A lot of people -- including my husband -- will say to me, “What?

You’re not up YET?” when I have been asleep for only three hours.

I have thought about calling these people from work at

For Rent

2 a.m. asking, “Aren’t you up YET?” Then they might get the picture. What do you think? -- WORKING A 40-HOUR WEEK AT AGE 73 DEAR WORKING: The insensitivity of the folks in your circle is surprising. And as for your husband, did you marry someone who is sadistic or selfish? Tell him that if he wants to enjoy the benefits of your paycheck, he will have to make sure you get enough sleep to earn one.

When people call or come by and disturb your rest, tell them plainly you do not want to be disturbed before a certain time. Then turn off your phone, let callers leave messages on your voicemail and return them when you’re fully awake. As to those who still drop by -- by all means call them at 2 a.m.

DEAR ABBY: Christmas is fast approaching. Our family get-together consists of a crazy celebration where we draw numbers and choose a gift in numerical order. If we want, we can choose a gift that someone already has.

I’d like your opinion on re-gifting. Each year some family members just bring the gift they received last year, rewrapped. I think if someone doesn’t care enough to shop for a $20 gift for a family exchange, it takes away from the idea of gift-giving. What do you think? -- JIM IN AMARILLO, TEXAS DEAR JIM: I think you should find your sense of humor where you misplaced it, and stop looking a gift horse in the mouth. The kind of party you describe is done for laughs, and none of the gifts is selected with one specific person in mind if it can be claimed by another.

TO MY JEWISH READERS: Tonight at sundown the eight days of Hanukkah begin. Happy Hanukkah, everyone! May all of you enjoy a joyous festival of lights.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Write Dear Abby at: Dear Abby, c/o The Conway Daily Sun, PO Box 1940, North Conway, NH 03860

Doonesbury

by Gary Trudeau

Owners have separate living quarters.

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

BEAUTIFUL: One bedroom, nice neighborhood, big back yard, frig, stove, heat, h/w, w/d hook-up, parking, no pets, sec. deposit, references, $525/mo.

723-3856.

BERLIN 1st floor 2 bdrm & 3rd floor 2 bdrm heated. Call 978-609-4010.

BERLIN- 2 bedroom, 1 bath house. Attached garage. Great neighborhood. Water/ sewage included. Recently renovated, all appliances included.

Non-smokers/ no pets. 1st and security/ references. $775/mo.

(207)608-0670.

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

BERLIN: 2+ bedroom, w/d hook-ups, heat, h/w, storage shed, garage, must see, 752-5034, 387-4066.

BERLIN: One bedroom, first floor, frig, stove, heat, h/w, off street parking, no pets, sec. deposit, references, $525, 723-3856.

BERLIN: Small 2 bdrm apt., heat & h/w incl. Private entrance, sun porch & shed. Off street parking. $450/mo. FMI Roger (603)915-6908.

BERLIN: Three bedroom, heat, h/w, washer/dryer hook-up, off street parking, porch, $800/mo., no pets, 723-3856.

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

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

GORHAM: 2 bedroom, heat, h/w, newly renovated, off street parking, snow removal, 723-6310.

GORHAM: Construction workers, more comfortable then motel, 3 bedroom furnished, 2nd. floor, parking, snow removal, no pets, no smokers, security, short term lease, 3 renters, $500/mo. each. 752-7096.

HOUSE: Nay Pond, 2/3 bedroom home, 2 full bathrooms, open kitchen concept, all appliances, hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, huge sun room, boat dock and more, $2000/mo. call 723-2828 or 752-6826.

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

For Sale 2000 Chevy Silverado, pick-up, 4WD, automatic transmission., power steering, 186K miles, asking, $5000, call 449-2984.

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

BALDWIN Upright piano, oak finish, excellent condition, $700, 723-4682.

FOUR winter tires, P205/55R/16, w/ rims 16", $600/BO. DODGE Ram 2004, P/U, $12,500/BO, 449-2164.

GREEN firewood, delivered, 752-7468.

BERLIN: Two bedroom, second floor, heat, h/w, off street parking, clean, WD hook-up, $650/mo. no pets, 723-3856.

HEAT surge fireless flame, fire place, oak finish, excellent condition, $299, 466-5119.

CEDAR POND

MILAN 8 Jack Posts, mint condition $40/ea. obo (603)305-0046.

Camp for rent, no pets, 335 Cedar Pond, Milan, 449-2079.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858

GORHAM- 1 bedroom apt, new carpet, large closet, big yard, off street parking, utilities not included. $535/mo (603)986-5800.

COMPLETELY renovated 3 bedroom & 1 bedroom apartments.

Call H&R Block, great landlord (603)752-2372.

COTTAGE: 3 bedroom, one bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, FMI $750/mo. call 723-2828, 752-6826.

MOVING Sale: Black leather loveseat, $25; Tan/Brown electric recliner, lifts to standing, $150/BO; set of twin beds frames & mattress, $50/BO. 348-1371.

SNOWBOARDS, Skis, snowshoes, helmets all sizes used.

Burton, Forum, Nitro, Boots, Bindings- cheap. (603)356-5885.

Animals

Antiques

Autos

For Rent

DISABLED gentleman needs companion dog. Doctors orders! Prefer small, shots. Free.

Walking.

Fenced yard.

(603)348-5317.

ANTIQUES, glass, furniture, & collectibles of all kinds wanted

by Bob Gauthier, 449-2542. Specializing in Estate and Business liquidation. Bonded.

PAYING: Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! Roy's towing 603-348-3403.

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

FOUR rooms, one bedroom, unfurnished, enclosed porch, shed, garage, heat, h/w, w/d hookups, no pets, no smoking, $650/mo. w/ security deposit, 449-6776.

TWO PR 15 Peavey speakers, 400 watt, $350; 6 string Ovation electric acoustic hard shell case, $500; HP computer complete package, $175, 348-5847.

FEMALE American Bull Dog, 12 weeks of age. Has 1st shots, looking for good home. $200/obo. Call (603)915-0226.

Autos

For Rent

2ND floor, 2 bedroom $550/month includes heat. 107 Madigan St. (603)752-7491.

GORHAM downtown 2 bdrm house. Walk to schools, stores, restaurants. $825/mo. plus utilities. (603)915-6349.

WASHER & dryer, Maytag Per forma, aprox. 6 years old, good working condition, $150/each, 466-5179.

1ST floor, 2 bedroom with garage attached. 107 Madigan St. $650 includes heat (603)752-7491.

BERLIN 6 room house, not heated. No pets/ no smoking.

Security deposit, references (603)752-3004.

FOR sale: $350 Yorkie/ Shih-Tzu male. 6mo old, very sweet, not enough time to care for him. To a good home only.

(603)752-1754.

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

Paying Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle.

Best local prices!

ROY'S TOWING 603-348-3403 BUYING JUNK CARS

PARAKEETS, $15/each, $25/both, FMI 752-3452.

and trucks. Paying in cash. Honest pricing. No gimmicks. Kelley’s Towing (603)723-9216.

PUPPIES small mixed breed.

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

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

TWO Himalayan kittens, ready in Feb. Shelty pups to come, call on price 636-1349.

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

TWO OFFICES AVAILABLE OFFICE SPACE IN BERLIN Spacious second-floor corner office in downtown Berlin. Known as the Sheridan Building, this classic revival structure built in 1905 and renovated in the 1980s and 1990s is located next to City Hall.

Ceilings are high and windows are plentiful in this corner which includes one large room, one medium sized, and a private bathroom. $450 a month, and includes heat.

Second floor, corner office, two rooms with shared bathroom. $350.

For a video tour go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcX8mKIu01Q For more information call Mark 603-356-3456.

THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Tuesday, December 20, 2011— Page 13

REDISTRICTING from page one There would be one floterial district, composed of many towns, to meet the federal one person – one vote mandate.

District 1 would stay largely the same expect except it would pick up the town of Stratford. It would include Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia, Dixville, Errol, Millsfield, Pittsburg, Stewartstown, Stratford, and Wentworth Location. With a total population of 6,314, it would elect two state representatives.

District 2 would include the towns of Dummer, Milan, Stark, and Northumberland. With a population of 4,485, it will elect one representative.

District 3 would include the city of Berlin. With a population of 10,051, it would elect three representatives.

District 4 would include the towns of Lancaster and Dalton. With a population of 4,485, it would elect one representative.

District 5 would include the towns of Jefferson, Carroll, Whitefield, and Randolph. With a population of 4,486, it would elect one representative.

District 6 would include the towns of Gorham and Shelburne. This district was previously District 3. With a population of 3,233, it would elect one representative.

District 7 is a floterial district and would include the towns of Carroll, Dalton, Dummer, Jefferson, Lancaster, Milan, Northumberland, Randolph, Stark, and Whitefield.

With a population of 13,457, it would elect one representative.

Rep. Yvonne Thomas, (D-Berlin) said she had concerns about the size of the proposed District 7. She said she thought it covered too much area and questioned how a representative could serve so many towns.

Rep. Marc Tremblay, (R-Berlin), said he has heard from many of his current Milan constituents who favor being in a separate district from Berlin. Currently, Milan and Berlin constitute District 4. He said many in Milan feel towns and cities face different issues and prefer being in a district with other towns. Tremblay said he would have to concur with that sentiment.

Other representatives in the Androscoggin Valley could not be reached for comment on the proposed redistricting plan.

Furniture

Help Wanted

Mobile Homes

Motorcycles

Services

Services

AMAZING!

MARKET RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS WANTED

TWO homes to choose from in central North Conway park.

New 2012 model Skyline, 14x72, two bedroom, 2 bath, workshop/ shed, gas heat, big lot $49,900. 1994 Astro, 14x56, two bedroom, 1 bath, washer dryer, new appliances, new furnace, new roof, new hot water heater $24,900. Both homes ready to be lived in! No dogs. Financing available, affordable living right in North Conway. Walk to shops, outlets, trails, river. Call 603-986-3991.

BUY • SELL • T RADE www.motoworks.biz

CARPENTRY, handyman, property maintenance, no job too small. Call Dennis Bisson, 723-3393, free estimates.

HANDYMAN: Snowplowing, property maintenance, carpentry, painting etc., best rates around, call Rick 915-0755.

Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style.

Fabulous back & hip support.

Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249.

Can deliver 603-305-9763.

National Market Research company seeks individuals to evaluate service at local establishment.

Apply free: www.shop.bestmark.com or email recruiting@bestmark.com

Free T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

P/T Assistant driver, must be dependable. Apply to C&S Vending, 595 Main St. Gorham.

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

IPOD FIX IT

Services HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist.

Madison michaelhathaway.com (603)367-8851.

FROSTY Forest Ice & Snow Management. Two young gentlemen will shovel your stairs, walkways, decks, roof, drives & provide some handyman services. Free estimates. Call (603)348-3139.

Fixing Apple Products since 1990, Also Digital Cameras, Cellphone Screens, Game Systems. Call 603-752-9838.

LAUNDRY service. Available 7 days wk 7am-7pm Same day service. Pick-up/ drop-off available 603-348-5442.

Northern Dreamscapes Snow plowing, sanding, and roof shoveling loader service, fully insured 723-6990.

Information Technology System Administrator Gorham Paper and Tissue LLC, located in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, is seeking an Information Technology professional interested in joining our staff as a System Administrator. In addition to strong interpersonal and communication skills, the right candidate will have a broad range of knowledge and experience working with Microsoft products and troubleshooting/ supporting a large base of on-site users, PCs, servers, network, and associated software. Key knowledge includes depth of understand of Windows, networking hardware, TCP/IP, security, and excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills. Experience with scripting, system automation, routing, Active Directory, Exchange, VMware ESXi 4.0, SQL Server, premise cabling, and Citrix are all considered significant pluses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Position requires at minimum a two-year Associates Degree in Computer Technology, Information Systems, Computer Management, or equivalent, and 3 years experience.

Longer work experience and certification(s) will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

• Key personal traits: communication skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, willingness to learn, ability to adapt to quickly changing environment.

• Computers: Knowledge of Windows operating systems (especially Windows 2000), Windows security, file serving, print serving, application serving.

• Network: Knowledge of LAN, WAN, VPN, WiFi. Cabling (Copper and Fiber), TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, routing, switching.

Work and play in the shadow of Mt. Washington by joining Gorham Paper and Tissue LLC. A competitive wage and benefit package is offered.

Submit resumes to the attention of Zanita Morin, Gorham Paper and Tissue LLC, Gorham, NH 03581. (e-mail MS Word documents to: zanita.morin@gorhampt.com An Equal Opportunity Employer

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package!

Please check our website for specific details on each position.

Controller- Full Time. Min 5yrs experience, CPA Clinical Applications Support Specialist- Full Time. RN with IT exp.

LNA- Merriman House, Full Time and Per Diem.

RN- Operating Room, Full Time + Call Director- Surgical Services, Full Time. RN with Management Skills.

A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org.

Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860.

Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121

ODD jobs, carpentry, painting, dump runs, snow related services, computer and appliance recycling, no job too odd, 603-723-0013 Craig Vachon.

TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE

18+ years experience! On-site computer repair, upgrades, wireless setup, virus removal, & more!

(603)723-0918 www.TechProsNH.com

WET BASEMENTS,

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #20 Milan School District

NOTICE OF VACANCY The Milan Village School is accepting applications for a part time position.

Part Time Preschool Assistant Instructor The position is for 4 hours a week January-June Interested candidates should complete an application or send in a resume by Friday December 23, 2011.

School Administrative Unit #20 Paul Bousquet, Superintendent 123 Main Street Gorham, NH 03581 Phone # (603) 466-3632 SAU #20 is An Equal Opportunity Employer

cracked or buckling walls, crawl space problems, backed by 40 years experience. Guaranteed 603-356-4759 rwnpropertyservices.com.

ZIMMER Snowplowing, driveways, also shoveling, walkways, decks, free estimates, call 723-1252.

Snowmobiles 2005 & 2006 Artic Cat, 660 Turbo w/ trailer, reasonably priced, low mileage, 752-3620.

Wanted BUYING JUNK CARS and trucks. Paying in cash. Honest pricing. No gimmicks. Kelley’s Towing (603)723-9216.

PAYING: Cash for your unwanted or junk vehicle. Best local prices! Roy's towing 603-348-3403.

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Berlin police log

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Monday, Dec. 5 9:59 a.m. A caller on Cambridge Street reported their medication stolen from their residence.

12:53 p.m. Meagan Audette, 23, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with shoplifting. She was released on $350 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 14.

4:35 p.m. A caller reported their welfare card had been stolen. The card was later returned.

6:13 p.m. Cody Perreault of Lancaster was issued a citation for speed.

6:22 p.m. Shanna Valliere, 43, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with violating a protective order and resisting arrest. She was held for a Dec. 6 arraignment.

8:24 p.m. Samantha Simmons, 27, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with breach of bail and acts prohibited.

She was released on $1,000 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 30.

10:01 p.m. A burglary was reported at a home on Second Avenue. The homeowner reported that the door had been kicked in and two firearms were taken. The incident is under investigation.

Tuesday, Dec. 6 3:02 a.m. A caller reported they saw a male throw trash out of a vehicle into the road in front of the fire department on Main Street. Police could not locate the vehicle and removed the trash from the road.

12:29 p.m. A caller on Elm Street reported receiving a fraudulent letter in the mail.

Wednesday, Dec. 7 7:23 p.m. Justin Eafrati, 24, of Berlin was issued a citation for speed.

10:48 a.m. A threat was reported by a third party caller on Glen Avenue.

3:17 p.m. Alec Jones, 18, of Dummer was issued a citation for speed.

5:16 p.m. A caller reported being assaulted by two people while at the Berlin Public Library.

Thursday, Dec. 8 2:47 a.m. A single vehicle accident was reported at the intersection of Grafton and Hillsboro Streets. The vehicle slid through the intersection and struck a fire hydrant. No injuries were reported and the vehicle sustained significant damage. There was no visible damage to the hydrant.

7:05 a.m. A man walking through the parking lot with a gun at Berlin

High School raised an alarm. Faculty reported that the man was carrying a gun, bucket and shovel toward the wood line. The subject was located by law enforcement and told authori-

ties he was panning for gold. He was escorted back to his vehicle, as there was no alternate route he could take to avoid the school property with his firearm..

Gorham police log Friday, Dec. 2 12:31 p.m. A caller on Alpine Street reported someone trying to get into his house.

4:28 p.m. Diane Poulin, 58, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with shoplifting. She was released on $500 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 17.

7:54 p.m. A caller on Dublin Street reported an argument between a woman and her teenage son.

Saturday, Dec. 3 12:57 p.m. Sally Micucci, 41, of Randolph was issued a citation for non-registration.

1:38 p.m. John King, 43, of Jefferson, was arrested and charged with operating without a valid license.

He was released on a summons to appear in court on Jan. 17.

2:07 p.m. Russell Wilkins, 43, of Jefferson, was arrested and charged with operating without a valid license. He was released on a summons to appear in court on Jan. 17.

2:36 p.m. Zachary Carey, 22, of Concord, was issued a citation for speed.

3:17 p.m. Michael Griffin, 46, of Boylston, Mass., was issued a citation for speed.

Sunday, Dec. 4 4:10 a.m. A caller on Glen Road reported a suspicious vehicle parked with a man standing beside it.

10:12 a.m. A caller on Jimtown Road reported money had been stolen from his wallet, possibly by a family member.

7:39 p.m. A called on Glen Road reported a case of a juvenile being solicited for sex on Facebook.

Monday, Dec. 5 11:57 a.m. A vehicle was vandalized outside a business on Glen Road. Both side mirrors were smashed.

1:11 p.m. Sara Remington, 26, of Gorham, was arrested and charged with possession of drugs.

She was released on $350 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 17.

1:38 p.m. Mark Couture, 34, of Gorham, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and operating after revocation or suspension. He was released on $700 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 17.

2:08 p.m. A caller on Simmons Avenue reported a firearm stolen from their residence.

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Nancy Frank is new NC Health Consortium director

LITTLETON — After serving for six months as interim director, Nancy Frank has been selected as Executive Director of the North Country Health Consortium and the Northern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center.

“The board of directors is extremely pleased that Nancy has accepted the Executive Director position at North Country Health Consortium,” said Roxie Severance, executive director of The Morrison and chairman of the NCHC board. “She has an impressive background and the skills necessary to lead this organization’s mission and vision well into the future. She is a motivated executive director who has a great understanding of the NCHC programs and excellent relationships with stakeholders and staff. She leads by example and is inspiring not only to the board, but to the staff she supervises.”

Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health, has worked for the agency since December 2009, when she was hired as development director/workforce development. This past June, she was appointed interim director.

Prior to coming to the agency, she was public health supervisor at the Vermont Department of Health in St. Johnsbury. Her public health career spans almost 25 years, including positions as community resource coordinator and program coordinator, National Community Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, for the Northeastern Vermont Area Health Education Center in St. Johnsbury; maternal and child health planning specialist for the Vermont Department of Health in Burlington; and a community health educator and project director, Youth Aids Prevention Project in Illinois.

“This is a wonderful opportunity,” said Frank of her appointment as

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executive director. “I want to expand, enhance and diversify (the agency) to keep it growing and thriving, and will continue to look for opportunities to meet our mission of providing access to health care and improving the health of North Country residents. We’re doing great work and have a dedicated staff committed to providing the services the community needs and wants.”

Frank and her husband Jay Abramson live in Barnet, Vt., and have three children, ages 16, 20 and 22.

Located in the former Littleton Hospital building on Cottage Street, the agency’s programs and services include Community and Public Health; Community Substance Abuse Prevention; the Molar Express; and Workforce Development, Education and Training through the Northern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center. Acting as a rural health network, NCHC collaborates with health and human service providers serving northern New Hampshire, including the region’s five hospitals.

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