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Welcoming the holiday season

Santa and Mrs. Claus make an appearance in the annual Parade of Lights in Berlin in a past year. (FILE PHOTO) Parade, Santa and sales kick off festive season

BY BARBARA TETREAULT “Join us for a fun weekend in down- lished eight years ago by to THE BERLIN SUN town Berlin for the 27th annual Parade of Lights. encourage shoppers to shop at their small, indepen- ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY — After the turkey With the wonderful snow we have received, it will dently owned retailers or dine at an independently had been eaten and time spent with family and defi nitely feel like Christmas,” said Poulin. owned restaurant. Studies have shown that 67 cents friends this Thanksgiving, enjoy a long weekend of The theme for this year’s parade is “Magically of every dollar spent at a remains in shopping right at home. Disney Christmas,” and by last week, over 30 fl oats, the local community. Get amazing deals and know that dollars spent walking groups and emergency vehicles had signed Shoppers are encouraged to not only visit their locally support businesses that in turn fuel the area up to participate, and late entries were welcome. favorite local business but to explore businesses economy. We all benefi t when businesses thrive. Floats are required to have lights, creating a dra- they may not have visited before. Local merchants And partake of the festivities kicking off the holi- matic show in the evening dark. provide customer service that is not available online day season. The parade gets underway at 7 p.m., starting on or at big box retailers. For decades, the annual Christmas Parade of Glen Avenue and moving up Main Street. Cash As part of its “Be Local, Buy Local” campaign, Lights has kicked off the holiday season the Friday prizes are awarded to the top three fl oats in both the Berlin Main Street Program reminds shoppers after Thanksgiving and this year is no exception. the large and small fl oat categories. Making their that supporting local small businesses strengthens The Berlin Main Street Program and Sylvia Poulin annual appearance will be Mr. and Mrs. . have once again put together an amazing parade. The next day is , estab- see CELEBRATIONS page 2 Page 2 — THE BERLIN SUN, Wednesday, 21, 2018

Gorham to hold run on Thanksgiving

GORHAM — On Thanksgiving, Nov. the race route (Church, Promenade, 22, the 5K Turkey Trot will be held in Bangor and Main streets), porch Gorham. Registration cheerleaders are appre- takes place at 169 Main ciated. Instead of a fee, St., from 8:30-9 a.m., fol- non-perishables are lowed by the Kid’s Dash being collected. at 9:15 a.m. and the Trot Canned fruit/veg- at 9:30 a.m. etables, snack items The Trot serves many for lunch boxes, pasta, purposes, but most tomato sauce, peanut importantly it is an , mix, opportunity for people to cereal, instant oatmeal be active, share commu- and tuna fi sh are most nity connectedness and needed. gather food for those in Facebook page Run- need. ForYou or email runfo- All abilities are wel- [email protected] with All entrants in Berlin’s Parade of Lights on Friday night are encouraged to decorate their fl oats and come. The course is stroller and pet questions. Whether you waddle, walk, cars (or carriages) with lights. (FILE PHOTO) friendly. or trot all are welcome to participate CELEBRATIONS from page one At Badger Realty, Santa and Mrs. For those that happen to live along on Thanksgiving morning. Claus will be greeting visitors with the local economy because small busi- gifts for children and refreshments for nesses employ local people and pay all. Badger and Northway Bank will property taxes. The businesses are be hosting the at the event, and also supporters of various commu- Service Credit Union will join the group nity activities and host events such as to entertain and treat Santa’s guests. Drive in the ’50s, Jericho Downtown The Main Street Program is offer- Block Party and Parade of Lights. ing free horse wagon rides in the To entice shoppers to downtown downtown. Berlin, some special events are “Please experience shopping locally planned for Saturday, Nov. 24, from in downtown Berlin during this holi- noon to 3 p.m. day season,” said Poulin.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IN DOWNTOWN BERLIN on Saturday, November 24th. “Come visit Santa and Mrs. Claus” at Badger Realty in downtown Berlin as they celebrate their third annual CHRISTMAS SPECTCULAR EVENT between noon and 3 pm on Saturday, September 24th. Santa and Mrs. Claus will have gifts for all children as well as hot chocolate and cookies for everyone. Badger Realty, Northway Bank and Demers Property Management will also have the GRINCH while hosting this event and Service Credit Union will be joining our group to entertain and treat Santa’s guests! To enjoy your day, everyone is invited by the Berlin Main Street Program to embark on a FREE horse wagon ride in downtown Berlin between noon and 3 pm. This Nov 24, we want to share Small Business Saturday® with you! It’s a holiday shopping tradition, backed by American Express, that celebrates small businesses downtown. And it wouldn’t be a celebration without customers like you joining us. So mark your calendar for Nov 24th — the Saturday after Thanksgiving — and get ready to Shop Small® in downtown Berlin. Grab a friend or family member and come by BERLIN MAIN STREET between 10am and 4 pm on the big day. Thank you for all your support, and we’ll see you Saturday, Nov 24th! A child at the annual Christmas Parade of Lights meets a parading Christmas moose. (FILE PHOTO) THE BERLIN SUN, Wednesday, November 21, 2018— Page 3

Bright outlook for in N.H.

BY BART BACHMAN accolades have helped drive tourism, THE CONWAY DAILY SUN and, just as a rising tide fl oats all CONWAY — Optimism is running boats, the more visitors to the valley, high — both locally and statewide — the more each tourism sector, includ- heading into Black Friday weekend. ing retail, benefi ts.” In fact, said Marti Mayne, pub- Early-season snows should also licist for the Mount Washington help. Valley Chamber of Commerce, “If the weather is decent, we will “Retailers nationwide are predicting have a good Black Friday because an increase in holiday shopping this the ski areas will be open” said Dot year. Seybold, general manager of Set- “Every one of the retailers in tlers Green, the largest outlet com- Mount Washington Valley faces plex in North Conway. “Double draw competition from online shopping,” for families.” Mayne said. “Yet, with everything Said Nancy Kyle, president of N.H. else that drives people to Mount Retail Association: “I think Black Washington Valley during holiday Friday will be very good. People will periods, retailers in the valley have be rested, and the cold weather and the advantage of being in a vacation snow will put everyone in the holi- destination: a No. 1 ski town; a top day spirit.” 10 small town for adventure; and a top-rated foliage town, too. All those see SHOPPING page 10 Shoppers at Settlers Green in North Conway. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO) LABONVILLE, INC 504 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581 www.labonville.com 1-800-764-9969 • 752-4030 • Open: Mon-Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-4 • Sunday 10-4 Black Friday, Nov. 23rd – Sunday, Nov. 25th 20% OFF Storewide* Clip This Coupon For An Extra 10% OFF Good For Black Friday Only. In Store Only. One Per Household Please.

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*Excluding power equipment and accessories Maine Outlets New Hampshire Outlets Farmington, ME • 207-778-2526 Hookset, NH • 603-270-2130 Closed Mexico, ME • 207-364-7079 North Conway, NH • 603-356-5393 Thanksgiving Madison, ME • 207-474-8815 Open: Mon-Sat 7-5:00, Sun 10-5:00 Hours: M-F 8-5, Sat. 8-4, Sun. 10-4 Day Page 4 — THE BERLIN SUN, Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Ornament celebrates Guardian Angel Parish BERLIN — The Berlin Main Street lish a parish on the east side and con- Program’s 2018 struction began on the church, school celebrates the 100th anniversary of and rectory on Sullivan Street. The Guardian Angel Parish. church was dedicated in June 1918. Each year, the program selects a Guardian Angel was the only Catho- historic building or structure to high- lic Church to ever operate on the east light. Past ornament subjects have side. It continued to operate until ranged from the Nansen Ski Jump 2000 when all the Catholic parishes in and the log drives to the Berlin Public Berlin were absorbed in Good Shep- Library and city hall. herd Parish. At its peak, the parish Guardian Angel Parish was founded served 850 families. The building is in 1917, when the increasing number now Community Bible Church. of French-speaking Roman Catholic The school opened its doors in immigrants in the city overcrowded December 1918 with 230 students St. Anne Church, then the only French and run by eight sisters of the speaking church in Berlin. The church assigned Rev. Joseph Leclerc to estab- see ORNAMENT page 5

Moffett House Museum currator Jackie Nadeau with the new Main Street Program Christmas orna- ment, which can be purchased at the Moffet House. (RITA DUBE PHOTO)

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Come Celebrate Gift Certificates make a great Thanksgiving with us gift! Join Us Black Friday and Thursday, Nov. 22nd • 11:00am – 9:00pm Choose from Turkey, Ham, Fried Shrimp, Coconut Chicken Small Business Saturday Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Salmon Plus many Chinese specialties.. Fresh Salmon, Fried Shrimp, and more Only $12.25 adults • Children 4-10 years $7.25 Carry Out $7.25 per lb. 310 Main St., Gorham, NH • Tel 603-466-9888 www.gorhamdynastybuffet.com Mon-Thurs 11:00AM–9:00PM • Fri & Sat 11:00AM–10:00PM • Sunday 11:30AM–8:30PM *on regular priced items THE BERLIN SUN, Wednesday, November 21, 2018— Page 5

Calico Cottage gift certifi cates always make a great gift. Calico Cottage is your one-stop shop for Call (603) 466-9888 if you have any ques- everyone on your Christmas list. Besides a tions. Dynasty Buff et is located at 310 Main wide array of country and primitive items, St., in Gorham. Calico Cottage carries wooden signs, unique photo frames, lace items, braided Gateway Gallery & Gifts table top accessories and rugs. To reduce Local Artists work hard to produce inventory, everything in the store is 50 per- their art works. They deserve recognition, cent off until December 31. Now that’s not necessarily with awards, but with the a sale! Shop early for the best selection. appreciation of those who live in their local- Calico Cottage is also a full service tailoring ities. Sharing the creations of these shop; zipper replacement, hemming, bridal individuals can spread their talents and alterations are all available. It’s worth the recognition well beyond our communities. trip to historic downtown Littleton. Located Whether originals or prints, handcrafted at 50 Main St., Littleton, NH 03561. Call fi shing fl ies, pottery, glass, woodworking – (603) 444-6555 for more information. Merry it all comes from the hand of someone with Christmas and a Happy Healthy 2019! the desire to make something beautiful. The makers are your neighbors. Support Dynasty Buff et them by buying local at your local mer- Let’s get Chinese on Thanksgiving! It is chants, farmers markets and arts and craft time for all family members to get together fairs. Each item these individuals make is and enjoy the holiday. unique, not an assembly line look-alike, it Gorham Dynasty Buff et is a great place has been touched by a real hard working for you and your family to celebrate the person who will appreciate your support. holiday. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, Gateway Gallery & Gifts is located at 32 plus many Chinese specialties are avail- Exchange St., in Gorham. Call (603) 466- able during Thanksgiving Day. Dynasty 9900 for more information. Buff et has a full liquor license, so enjoy your dinner with a glass a wine! Don’t forget that see LOCAL page

ORNAMENT from page 4 and hosts various programs. The ornaments can be purchased Presentation of Mary. Attendance for $10.95 each and are available at reached a high of 870 students in Hall of Greetings on Main Street, at 1963. The school began Catholic East Northeast Credit Union, and at the School in 1971 for students in grades Moffett House. one through fi ve. Proceeds from the sale of the orna- The building is now owned by Tri- ment support Berlin Main Street County Community Action Program activities throughout the year.

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1-800-423-3536 • Cell: 603-491-3254 Phone 603-752-8473 • Fax: 603-752-2687 15 Industrial Park Road, Berlin, NH 03570 Mel Olson, president • Jenny Olson Page 6 — THE BERLIN SUN, Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Lori Lacasse, owner of Gill’s Flower Shop in Gorham, can help you fi nd decorations for every season. (RITA DUBE PHOTO)

Middle Earth owner Dick Poulin shows off the store’s new line of canvas bags in every color size and shape. (RITA DUBE PHOTO)

LOCAL from page 5 in the service and need to send things early. 4. With both parents working and the Gill’s Flowers kids’ tight schedules, we start early so and Country Primitive Gifts everything isn’t so rushed. Gill’s Flowers specializes in the freshest 5. I’m a crafter and need supplies to get fl oral arrangements, whether it’s a birthday, ready for the fairs and to make gifts. anniversary, funeral, new baby, wedding or 6. I like an additional month of being just because. The shop always has what extra jolly. you need. Gill’s Flowers now off ers a whole 7. We travel to Florida for the line of country primitive decor, as well and always celebrate Christmas early with as scented potpourri, room sprays, oils, family before we go. organic handmade soaps and handmade 8. I just simply love Christmas. crafts. Lots of decorating items to choose Regardless of other reasons, one thing from, something new almost everyday. everyone did say was, they love Thanksgiv- Custom orders are ing, and it never gets forgotten. always welcome. Not sure what to buy? I hope you found this as interesting as I How about a gift certifi cate for the wine and did. design craft class. Give her what she really Merry Christmas from all of us at Gorham wants, a girls night out. House Florist. Gorham House Florist is Gill’s Flowers and Country Primitive Gifts located at 10 Exchange St., in Gorham. Call is located at 164 Main St. in Berlin. Call (603) 466-5588 for more information. (603) 752-1800 for more information. Gorham House Florist Hair Improvements Why do some start Christmas early? I If you’re looking for something for that never thought of that! “hard to buy for” person, look no further. With all religious beliefs and traditions A gift certifi cate to have a service done or Shop Saturday and aside, I did a little survey and asked, “Why purchase products is a great idea. Stop by some start Christmas early?” anytime, Monday through Saturday. We Receive A FREE Gift Here are just a few of the answers: would also like to thnk all our customers for 1. We like to decorate when it’s not so their continued support and hope you all cold and icy. have a great holiday season. — Lisa, Lori, with $50 Purchase! 2. With extended families we sometimes Jess and Marisa, the staff at Hair Improve- do an early Christmas so everyone can ments. 107 Main St., Berlin, NH • 603-752-1520 • www.greetingsjewelers.com have their family time. 3. I have relatives in other countries and see LOCAL page 7 THE BERLIN SUN, Wednesday, November 21, 2018— Page 7

Ann Marie Demers, owner of Maries Boutique, shows off the women’s clothing in her shop on Main Street in Gorham. (TERRY LEAVITT PHOTO)

Jericho Deli and Convenience owner Roland Riendeau (left) with Khloe Lamontaqne behind the bakery counter. Jericho Deli and Convenience on Jericho Road in Berlin is your “Holiday Baking Headquarters.” (RITA DUBE PHOTO) LOCAL from page 6 check out what Jericho Deli & Convenience off ers; they will be sure to have something Jericho Deli & Convenience to please your tastes. Gift certifi cates avail- Jericho Deli & Convenience is the North able. Jericho Deli & Convenience is located Country’s old-fashioned bakery, deli and at 174 Jericho Road, Berlin. Call (603) 752- convenience store. Jericho Deli makes a 5600 for more information. wide selection of fresh baked goods daily from doughnuts, cookies, brownies, choc- Marie’s Boutique, LLC olate eclairs and cream puff s to bread and It seems that one of the best kept secrets a huge variety of pies. Also the deli has in the North Country is Marie’s Boutique, added catering and event vendor services located at 101 Main St., in Gorham. The to its repertoire — everything from birthday boutique was opened by Ann Marie parties to weddings. Give Jericho Deli a call Demers in September of 2016. In July of and discuss your needs. A large selection the following year, Marie’s moved one door of the deli’s own house-made sauces are down to a brighter and bigger storefront. available to take home. Jericho Deli & Con- Those of you that were in this area in the venience is stocking a varied selection of 1970s might remember the space being cold beverages, both domestic and micro occupied by Jean’s Village Shop. Marie’s brews, including several local from Moat has great choices for your gift giving this and Stoneface brewing. The deli is also holiday season. Stop in to look around. home to the famous crab rangoon pizza as well as other unique creations. Stop by and see LOCAL page 8 Page 8 — THE BERLIN SUN, Wednesday, November 21, 2018

LOCAL icho D Call ahead 603-752-5600 from page 7 Jer eli Interested in a preview? Find the store’s page on Facebook and (mariesboutiquellc) or Insta- gram (mariesboutique03581) Convenience or go to maries-boutique.com. Marie’s Boutique, LLC, located at 101 Main St. in Gorham, is open Monday through Satur- Fresh baked goods day 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (603) 466-5811 for more infor- for the holidays... mation. The folks at Marie’s Boutique wish you a happy and Leave the baking up to us safe holiday season and thank all those who shopped small from , rolls, cakes, last year; the staff at Marie’s are looking forward to seeing meat pies and dinner pies. you this year. Call us for all your baking needs! Middle Earth Main Street’s love child/ bad boy is now 40 years old or more (it was the 1960s, who remembers?). Way back then, they carried bell-bot- toms, beads, tie-dyed shirts, incense, posters, waterbeds and unmentionables. The One of the many pieces of art for sale at Middle Earth. (TERRY LEAVITT PHOTO public was unsure if we were a cultural threat or simply amusing. They’ve aged, yet run business that haas been around for 40 years, Moun- remained unmoderated, unpredictable and unrepentant in tain Tire Corporation. The business was once located in Custom Wheels & Tires • Tonneau Covers & Steps their bold selection of gifts. This list is long. Good things Gorham but relocated 10 years ago to Berlin. Many know Lighting & Electronics • Auto Detailing are: Silver, jewelry, home decor, candles and oils, fairies, Mountain Tire Corporation for its over-the-road retread Remote Car Starters gargoyles and dragons, ethnic, stained glass, tapestries, art manufacturing facility, but the business off ers much more prints, men stuff and lingerie, women’s home companions than that. Mountain Tire not only does retreads but now and unmentionables! Unusual varied gifts to please a nun to also sells new commercial truck and passenger tires. a pole dancer, a stoner to a banker. In short, Middle Earth is There are two knowledgeable mechanics to accommo- a fun shop with a fl avor of a country store on acid. And the date your tire and automotive needs. State inspections public seems to like it. Happy Holidays to all! Middle Earth are off ered for $38. tire alignments for $59.99 and oil is located at 95 Main St. in Berlin. Call (603) 752-7400 for changes for $27.96. The company off ers mount/balance more information. and rotations and other automotive work. Prices are very competitive. Stop in and mention promo code “Holiday,” 416 Glen Ave., Berlin, NH 03570 • 603-215-6760 Mountain Tire Corporation and get $10 off a tire alignment, valid through Feb. 1, Tucked away in the industrial park in Berlin is a family- 2019. Mountain Tire Corporation is located at 15 Indus- trial Park Drive in Berlin. Call (603) 752-8473 for more information.

Northwoods Accessory & Minute Lube Let it snow! Don’t be caught in the cold, spinning your wheels. Northwoods has you covered with all of your winter Happy Holidays Woman’s Apparel needs. From quality snow tire andwheel combinations, to remote car starters, all the way to Hiniker snowplows and spreaders, Northwoods Accessory sell it all. Snow tires from 101 Main St., Gorham, NH • 603-466-5811 • Open Mon–Sat 10am-4:30pm from Minerva, Hankook, Sumitomo, Goodyear and Arctic Hair Improvements Claw can be had at prices that can’t be beat. Call or stop in for pricing and to see the Hiniker lineup. Remember, Yellow 340 Main Street, Berlin • 752-3000 plows may slow snow down, but red ones stop it! North- Looking forward to seeing woods Accessory and Minute Lube is located at 416 Glen you on Black Friday and Ave. in Berlin. Call (603) 215-6760 for more information. Road Hawg BBQ Holiday Small Business Saturday! The holidays are here. Come git ya some! Road Hawg BBQ hand rubs its quality ribs, pulled pork and beef bris- Black Friday and Small Business Saturday ket with its signature “Love Rub” then cooks them low and Gift Certificates Deal – Pick a ticket at checkout to reveal slow with its blend of wood for the fi nest of fl avors. Road your savings up to 30% off! Hawg BBQ’s deep fried chicken is hand breaded and fried and Gift Sets (sale items and jewelry excluded from this offer) to a juicy perfection — four-, eight- or 12-piece meals. Homemade deserts and a full liquor license will make your heart happy with Road Hawg’s reasonable prices. Available Available for dine-in or takeout. Bring a crew, or maybe just you. Gift certifi cates available. Call ahead for your party needs and Check us out on large groups. Road Hawg BBQ is located at 195 Main St. in Facebook (mariesboutique03581) & Gorham. Call 915-9242 for more information or fi nd Road s Where Walk-ins are Welcome r r TM mariesboutiquellc www.maries-boutique.com Hawg BBQ on Facebook. THE BERLIN SUN, Wednesday, November 21, 2018— Page 9

Diet Detective Charles Stuart Platkin Make healthier choices this Thanksgiving

I’m not going to bore you with more stories Traditional turkey about how fattening a Thanksgiving meal can vs. sauce be. Nor do I want to take the joy out of your Funny, I thought would be meal on one of the most important eating days the winner, but gravy is the right choice. Per of the year. However, I do believe that picking half-cup, cranberry sauce has 180 calories, a few lower calorie foods doesn’t necessarily compared with only 80 calories for traditional have to mean that you’re going to starve or that turkey gravy. you won’t enjoy your dinner. So here are a few If you want to make the gravy even lower in choices for you to consider in your pursuit of a calories you can remove the fat with a fat sepa- happy Thanksgiving. rator (a cup with a spout designed to pour the juices from the bottom and leave the fat on top) Candied sweet potatoes or add ice cubes to the pan juices so that the vs. mashed potatoes fat hardens and clings to the ice. If you have I was hoping that the candied sweet potatoes enough time, you can also refrigerate the pan would somehow turn out to be less fattening, but drippings so that the fat rises to the top and no luck. A cup of mashed potatoes has about 240 hardens, allowing you to scrape it off before to 300 calories, depending on how much butter reheating the gravy. (each tablespoon is 100 calories) and what type of milk or cream you use. Candied sweet pota- Turkey: White meat vs. dark meat toes, however, also contain butter -- as well as The dark meat has about 15 percent more cal- brown and sometimes even marmalade, You can fi nd healtier and less healthy options among the food choices in a tradi- ories. A 3.5-ounce serving of turkey breast with , maple , marshmallows and/or tional Thanksgiving feast. (COURTESY PHOTO) skin has about 153 calories; dark meat with skin , which can add up to more than 450 calo- has about 182 calories. If you want to save a few ries for a one-cup portion. Sausage stuffi ng vs. wild rice calories, you need to remove the skin, but not Your best bet? Slice the lengthwise Regular wild rice (about 160 to 220 calories per until after the turkey is cooked (otherwise the meat and then lengthwise again into sticks, put the slices cup) is not so bad, but when you start dressing it will dry out during the long cooking time). Removing in the toaster oven for “guiltless” sweet potato fries. up for Thanksgiving with loads of olive oil, pecans the skin saves another 10 percent in calories. White Or, to reduce the calories in regular mashed pota- and , it can add up to 550 or 600 calo- meat without skin: 135 calories; dark meat without toes, prepare them with skim milk, low-fat plain ries per cup. However, the same amount of stuffi ng skin: 162 calories. yogurt, or poultry broth and fat-free sour cream made with eggs, butter and sausage is also in that Other healthy suggestions include roasting your instead of whole milk and butter. same high-calorie range. (By the way, you don’t have turkey on a rack so that it is not sitting in its own to use butter in stuffi ng at all unless you’re cook- juices. The rack does not have to be metal. A bed vs. beer or wine ing it in a pan outside the bird, in which case you of chopped onions and carrots or quartered apples Apple cider has about 120 calories per 8-ounce still have a choice of basting it with the turkey drip- or a medley of lemon, and lime quarters serving, which is similar to many beers and wines. So pings or dotting it with butter.) Stick with the rice at can add wonderful fl avor and fragrance to the watch how many glasses you’re having, because the least it offers some health benefi ts because of the holiday bird. You can also baste the turkey with calories can add up quickly, especially when you’re nuts and cranberries. Or try preparing the stuffi ng apple juice or low-fat chicken broth instead of its eating a lot of salty food. Alternatives: unsweetened with croutons, chopped apple, celery and onion, and own juices. iced tea with mint, water with lemon or diet soda. moistening it with chicken broth. see CHOICES page 10 Re-Opening Here Comes the Sale! Betty Dee Fashions Annual Three Day Only Sale! Schedule your Wednesday, Dec. 5th! November 23rd-25th appointment today! Our Winter Hours Friday, 10-5 • Saturday, 10-4 • Sunday, 11-3 Wednesdays - Saturdays 4:00pm - 8:30pm 20% Off the entire store including special orders! (Some exclusions apply) Wine Down Wednesdays Plus... Save 50% Off All Sale Items! 1/2 OFF Bottles of our House Wines! In honor of our 50th Anniversary! Thursday Night Dinner for 2, appetizer, soup or salad, choose your meals BETTY DEE A Taste of Italy in from 5 entrees, chefs choice of 35.00! FASHIONS the White Mountains Celebrating 50 Years in Business! www.shopbettydeesonline.com • www.bettydeesonlineshop.com Chef Owned 19 Exchange St., Gorham, NH and Operated 603-915-9203 • nonnasgorham.com 87 Main St., Berlin, NH • 603-752-5141 Page 10 — THE BERLIN SUN, Wednesday, November 21, 2018

195 Main St., Gorham, NH SHOPPING from page 5 Mountain Hotel and Resort in North Conway, 915-9242 “and there isn’t a year that goes by that I don’t Open Sun-Wed 11-8, Thurs-Sat 11-10 Black Friday — the day after think of and thank Janice Crawford (executive Thanksgiving — is generally director of the chamber of commerce) and Settlers considered the “offi cial” kickoff to the holiday Green for developing and marketing this concept Happy Holidays! shopping season. But a Harvest to Holiday pro- for November shoppers’ weekend.” Gift Certificates Available! motion by the chamber of commerce and then a Settlers Green isn’t the only retailer benefi t- Bring a Friend promotion started 18 years ago by ing from its Bring a Friend shopping promotion, Settlers Green helped move shopping season up a which is held in early November. Take-out Fried Chicken meal (4-8-12 piece) • Ribs (3-6- few weeks in Mount Washington Valley. “The Bring a Friend promo started out as ours,” 12) • Pulled Pork by the pound • Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, That’s good news for not only retails, but restau- Seybold said, “but we are happy to report that rants and lodging establishments. it has spread far and wide, with hotels, restau- Cat Fish, Fish Tacos, Soups, Salads, Wings, Nachos, Chili, “I’ve been doing this for 20 years,” said Carol Desserts, Daily Specials... just to name a few. Sullivan, director of sales and marketing at White see SHOPPING page 11 10% OFF Take-out & Eat-in Valid With Coupon Only. Until Nov. 30th CHOICES from page 9 ries per one-cup serving. The spinach with garlic is your best bet at about 175 calories per cup. And the soup vs. soup big loser is the creamed corn at a whopping 325 calo- In this case they’re both pretty good bargains. ries per cup. Gorham House Florist, LLC Creamy butternut squash soup has about 90 to 140 calories a cup. is also very low in calo- Pumpkin vs. vs. peacan pie Merry “Thanksmas” Open House ries, coming in at about 100 to 140 calories per cup. The is actually the best of the three, But either one can quickly turn into a calorie night- coming in at 270 calories per slice, but the apple pie Friday, Nov. 23rd, mare, depending on how much butter or cream is is a close second at about 350. pie, however, is used in the preparation. Try nonfat yogurt rather a dietary disaster at more than 700 calories. Which- 9:00-6:00 than sour cream or heavy cream as your thickener ever one you choose, defi nitely skip the whipped Saturday Nov. 24th, if you don’t want the calories per cup to shoot up to creamit adds an extra 80 to 100 calories per serving. as many as 400. Oh, and if you add a scoop of premium ice 9:00-3:00 cream to make it “a la mode,” tack on another 270 Creamed pearl onions vs. creamed sweet calories. Betty, Gina, Geralyn and I have been busy as elves. corn vs. sauteed spinach with garlic I guess with “creamed” in the name you would Charles Platkin, Ph.D., is a nutrition and public Crafts • Supplies • Decor • Gifts immediately assume that the onions and corn health advocate and founder of DietDetective. s Sale items • Door prize • Homemade cards. r r TM weren’t fat- or calorie-free. And you’d be correct. The com. Copyright 2014 by Charles Platkin. All rights creamed pearl onions are made with milk, butter, reserved. Sign up for the free Diet Detective newslet- Raffle to benefit Local Animal Shelter. See you there. fl our and sometimes nuts and have about 225 calo- ter at www.DietDetective.com

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SHOPPING from page 10 Black Friday,” said Deb Jasien, owner of Fields tain Independents are “very much a team,” Jasien of Ambrosia. “I believe more people are begin- said, and help each other be successful. rants and the village all full. We did not register ning to shy away from the ‘big box’ Thanksgiving “We have each other’s backs, and we promote the name ‘Bring a Friend,’ and we are happy to and early Black Friday shopping. They want more each other to our customers,” Jasien said. “We’re have the whole valley involved and enjoying the family time and seem to enjoy shopping the vil- aware of what’s in each other’s shops, and every- crowds.” lage together on the Friday after Thanksgiving.” one knows the theme of their store and sticks with But Black Friday is still a “huge deal” for retail- Nationally, American Express also gave small it. For instance, I’m all handmade, so other stores ers, said Kyle, of the N.H. Retail Association. businesses a boost years ago by creating Small pay me the courtesy of saying, ‘Hey, I really want “Yes they are spreading it out,” Kyle said, “but Business Saturday, which is part of Black Friday to bring in this product. Do you already make or the day itself, in New Hampshire it’s the best rev- weekend. carry it?’ And I would do the same.” enue day of the year, with retailers seeing sales Even with the growth of online shopping, Jasien Overall, retail activity in the valley is strong, 175 percent over an average day.” said, “People still love to shop at local stores. said Mayne, the chamber of commerce publicist. Small, locally-owned retailers added their “In a recent Facebook survey,” Jasien continued, “There are a number of factors driving the retail own touch to Black Friday by introducing Plaid “it was found that, on average, people visit up to scene in Mount Washington Valley,” Mayne said. Friday, with store owners and employees donning seven local businesses a month, and spend 40 to “Probably the most important factor is the growth their plaid shirts and encouraging shoppers to do 50 percent of their total monthly budgets on local of Settlers Green. Not only has Settlers Green the same. Shoppers who wear plaid will receive products and services. Convenience is a motiva- brought quality and popular outlets to the region, locally-made plaid scarves at any of 26 stores that tor for shopping locally. Price is the main driver but they’ve turned the whole shopping experience are members of White Mountain Independents. of overall purchase decisions, but for local shop- into what I call ‘shoptainment.’ There’s so much Those stores have blue fl ags out front. ping, the main drivers are more personal. Trust for shoppers and even non-shoppers to do now.” “Thanks to the efforts of Laura Cummings at and security are the main motivators for local Mayne said there has been “no shortage of effort” White Birch Books, who began promoting Plaid purchases.” on the part of small businesses either in making Friday several years ago, North Conway Vil- While competition is a fact of life in the busi- Mount Washington Valley a shopping mecca with a lage has been seeing an uptick in business on ness and retail world, members of White Moun- Black Friday that lasts pretty much all year long. Page 12 — THE BERLIN SUN, Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Cookies at the Inn at Crystal Lake. Participants in the cookie tour will also receive recipes in a keepsake cookbook. (COURTESY PHOTO) Inn-to-inn tour features cookies, recipes and gifts In Mt. Washington Valley, “C” is for Christmas and also for cookies, , collectors’ ornaments, and keep- sake recipes as the Country Inns in the White Moun- tains celebrate the 22nd year of their annual Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour on Dec. 8-9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. An annual event that draws cookie and holiday rev- elers from around the country, this ultimate cookie walk will combine overnight stays at beautiful inns in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with a scrumptious inn-to-inn tour of 11 B&B’s plus decorat- ing ideas and take home recipes. Many of the inns on the tour will feature a special demonstration, artists or craft sales for your holiday shopping, too. Cookie Tour tickets are available now by reserving a lodging package from participating inns, and this is the best way to secure a ticket for a weekend of cookies and candy. Those not wishing to reserve an overnight package may purchase tickets, Dec. 1-7 only, for $35 per person by calling (800) 338-1356 or (603) 356-2642. Tickets reserved by phone will be available for pick-up at des- ignated locations. Tickets are limited and all tickets must be reserved in advance. There will be no ticket sales on the day of the event as tickets generally sell out, so make plans early if you want to attend the tour. New last year, once again several inns will feature a special holiday shopping opportunity including arti- sans, authors and chefs demonstrating and displaying wonderful homemade items. Save your holiday shop- ping for the Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour, as you’ll not only collect sweet treats and recipes, but you can also bring home a unique and locally created gift for those on your list. To learn more about the tour and the inns’ lodging packages, call (800) 338-1356 or 603-356-2642 or go to countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com.