Volume 117. No. 4© WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011 50 cents Counterfeit money in circulation in Berlin By Matilda Brown sumed it was fake.” found one other counterfeit bill. The corporate office had no one under investigation, but he said ferent from regular ones), they [email protected] When Trask marked the bill, it A manager at the Circle K/Irv- available for comment. that the Berlin Police have been should contact the Berlin Police. BERLIN — Counterfeit twenty indeed turned out to be counter- ing Station on Glen Avenue con- Deputy Chief of Police, Brian in contact with federal authori- Valerino said that at the moment dollar bills are in circulation in feit. Trask called the police and firmed that a counterfeit bill had Valerino, said that he could not ties. For businesses, Valerino said there are only counterfeit twen- Berlin and several businesses handed the bill over to them. The been received, but referred all release much information at the that if they suspect they have a ties circulating and no other de- have intercepted them. The Big customer who gave him the bill questions to the corporate office. time because the matter is still counterfeit bill (the bills look dif- nominations. Apple had a counterfeit incident paid for his purchase with non- as did the Irving on Glen Avenue. counterfeit money and gave the Eric Trask, a newly hired clerk bill willingly to Trask. The cus- at the Big Apple, said that he had tomer would not wait for the po- identified one of the counterfeit lice to arrive and instead gave Students work with Trails bills when a customer had tried Trask his name and a phone num- to use it. “I’ve been trained on it in ber. the past [identifying counterfeit After that incident, Trask said Bureau to create new visitor center bills],” Trask said. “The bill was the management went through By Matilda Brown darker and feathered, so I as- some of the nightly drops and [email protected] BERLIN – Students in the Building Trades Program at Berlin High School have been Prison expansion building a new visitor center at Jericho Mountain State Park. Work started in Septem- and cost savings ber and according to Chris Gamache, Chief of the New Hampshire Trails Bureau, and explored should be finished by early June. By Matilda Brown carcerated has increased by less Gamache said that this is [email protected] than half, the spending on pris- the first time the Trails Bureau BERLIN – In a request for in- ons has doubled. has entered into a partnership formation report issued by the “Particularly in these chal- with high school students to New Hampshire Department of lenging economic times, it is im- do work. He said that the part- Corrections recently, the state portant for the Department of nership took off and is proving outlined cost-saving measures Corrections to take an in-depth to be unique and beneficial. that, if implemented, would ad- look at all the services we provide Gamache said that in the fu- dress the cost of corrections in to ensure we are delivering them ture the state may look into the state and improve upon the in the most effective and cost-ef- similar partnerships. Roland infrastructure. ficient manner possible,” said. Pinette said that the State may In July 2008, New Hampshire Corrections Commissioner have been interested in using completed a comprehensive mas- William Wrenn. the Berlin High School be- PHOTO BY MATILDA BROWN ter plan for the study of the De- Governor John Lynch cause it was a symbiotic rela- Students in the Building Trades Program at Berlin High School work busily building the new visitor center partment of Corrections’ existing weighed in as well. “I believe that tionship: the students were at Jericho Mountain State Park. The Center is set to be finished in early June. facilities. The purpose of the it's important that we gather in- looking for a project and the study was to evaluate the most formation on a range of correc- state had limited funding. cost effective means for provid- tions services so that we can In the past, the Building ing current and future housing make informed decisions that will Trades students have built needs for the following 10 to 20 be important to planning for the houses and other projects for years. One of the recommenda- future of New Hampshire correc- private developers in Berlin. tions from the study was the ad- tions system,” said Lynch. “We Pinette said the program so- dition of male housing units at the owe it to the taxpayers to exam- licits project proposals and Northern Correctional facility in ine all of our options to ensure we then selects the ones that pro- Berlin. can meet the long-term needs of vide the best education op- The number of people incar- the Department of Corrections as portunities for the students. cerated in state prison increased efficiently as possible.” The developer for the proj- from 2,233 in 1999 to 2,917 in The request for information ect provides all materials for 2009. State spending on correc- seeks information about services the project and the Building tions increased from $52 million (including programs to help re- in 1999 to $104 million in 2009. Trades program provides la- While the number of people in- see PRISON, page A11 bor and supervision. The stu- dents do construction work, but are not licensed to do elec- trical or plumbing, so that part is finished separately. Council addresses The Jericho Mountain State Park visitor center was chosen because of the overall varied agenda benefit it would have for the By Matilda Brown The Brookside Apartments area. It promotes the mission [email protected] were awarded a $500,000 Com- of outdoor recreation and will BERLIN — Veterans were in at- munity Development Block Grant hopefully make the park more PHOTO BY MATILDA BROWN tendance at the City Council from the City so the buildings - attractive to people using This artists rendition of what the new visitor center at Jericho Mountain State Park should look like when meeting on Monday to discuss which were all built in the early ATVs and snowmobiles. it is finished hangs at the work site. the renaming of the 12th Street 1970's - can be renovated. The Matt Lambert, the instruc- Bridge. The veterans were advo- apartments - which are all sec- tor for the Building Trades gives them valuable life skills. the morning and the first year classes. cating for renaming the bridge tion 8 housing - are not consid- program, said that even if stu- The students work in shifts, with students relieving them later in The visitor center overlooks the Veteran's Memorial Bridge. ered one of the problem areas in dents do not pursue a career the second year students going the day. During the other half of the lake and has a wrap around They asserted that "Veterans the City of Berlin, but do to their in carpentry, the program to the site at quarter to eight in the day, the students attend see CENTER, page A11 Memorial Bridge" is a more inclu- age, they need many repairs to sive name than the Richard De- the basic structure. mers Bridge or the Vietnam Vet- The total cost for the project erans Bridge. is expected to be $5.2 million and Skiers turn out at Milan Winter Festival One of the men in attendance $3.2 million of that will be fi- said that this ensures that sol- nanced through Low Income By Matilda Brown [email protected] diers who were in wars past and Housing Tax Credits and tax-ex- in possible wars in the future, al- empt bond financing. MILAN — The Nansen Ski though he hoped that there A drafted contract for the Club (named in honor of Fridtjof would not be. Waste Water Treatment Plant's Nansen, an explorer who Berlin Mayor Paul Grenier leachate to be sent to the Berlin crossed Greenland on skis in asked the Veterans to get a Treatment Center received ap- 1888) held a Winter Festival in plaque or design ready for the proval to be sent to the EPA, but Milan on Jan. 23, at Milan Hill bridge so that it could be dedi- was not approved in full as the State Park. The event took cated on Memorial Day. contract still needs to be worked skiers along trails designed by The Primex Health Insurance out. However, the WWTP had a Winter Olympic coach and ath- was renewed and the City will be deadline with the EPA for early lete, John Morton. getting a $25,000 Wellness Grant February to present their plans The Winter Festival had because they are renewing now for their leachate and that is why races for men, women, and chil- instead of later. There are also the Council voted to let the draft dren, an activity area for kids, other services that come with re- be sent in. and a dog sledding team on newing sooner rather than later. Max Makaitis of Tri County hand to offer tours of the area. CAP submitted a request for a let- The festival moved at noon to ter of support from the City of the Milan Village School where local artisans, food vendors, CALENDAR ...... A7 Berlin in securing a USDA Rural and musicians were in atten- CLASSIFIED ...... A13-15 Development Rural Business En- terprise Grant. The grant would dance to carry on the day. EDITORIAL ...... A4 be for $38,500 and the money Phoebe Backler, the contact HAPPENINGS ...... A7 person for the event, said that would be used to conduct a feasi- PHOTO BY MATILDA BROWN OBITUARIES & SERVICES ...... A6 bility study of biomass as a heat- the Festival was inspired by the winter carnivals that used to be On your mark… SPORTS ...... A9-A10 ing fuel. The study may lead to the development of a Combined held in Berlin. The carnivals had The women skiers line up to start their race at the Nansen Winter Festival at Milan Hill State Park. Heat and Power plant in Berlin, skiing events, as well as other which would employ approxi- activities. The goal was to rekin- pate in the event. She said that Keene, and grew up in Walpole. Olympic Games as the Chief of mately twenty workers and cre- dle the tradition and Backler 80 to 100 people were expected He participated in seven Winter Course for the Biathlon Events. ate twenty five indirect jobs. The said that there are already peo- to be in attendance and 15 rac- Olympic games as a coach and Morton was on the ski team at Council agreed to the letter of ple interested in coming from ers signed up in advance. as a participant and most re- Middlebury College for four support. other communities to partici- Morton, 64, was born in cently at the US Salt Lake City see FESTIVAL, page A10 A2 THE BERLIN REPORTER JANUARY 26, 2011 ••• Mike Pelchat shares Ama Dablam experience By Matilda Brown ners were busy. Since he didn’t plies, things must be flown in and and he said that he has been on [email protected] want to be tied down to the speed then brought by pack animals to treks to Alaska four times (and GORHAM — Mike Pelchat, the or schedule of a group, Pelchat the settlements. climbed Mt.McKinley three manager of Mt.Washington State sprang for a privately guided trip Pelchat, who lives in Gorham times), South America twice, and Park, was at the White Mountain (private trips are more costly with his wife, Diane Holmes, is a the Eastern Canadian Artic Café in Gorham on Saturday night than group tours). founder of the Androscoggin Val- around Baffin’s Island twice. to talk about his month long trek Before he began his ascent, ley Search and Rescue (AVSR) and Pelchat said he has no immediate in Nepal, particularly how he Pelchat spent three weeks is a past president of the Ran- plans for new treks, but he would climbed Ama Dablam. Pelchat trekking around the Annapurnas, dolph Mountain Club. love to go back to Nepal if it was- told the crowd of more than 40 lis- a series of peaks in the Himalayas. This was his ninth expedition n’t so expensive. teners that Ama Dablam “is like Pelchat said he did this to get the Matterhorn of the Himalayas, himself acclimated to the alti- only 10,000 feet higher.” tude. Renewable Energy The veteran climber began his During his time in Nepal, he journey on Sept.13, and came said that he noticed people there Initiative seeks volunteers back on Nov.10, although the ac- are very religious and he saw lots tual climb to the summit of Ama of monasteries. The country is By Edith Tucker The free labor reduces the Dablam took him only 36 hours. mainly Hindi and Buddhist. [email protected] cost enough to make it affordable The entire trek to the summit Pelchat said that to the people BETHLEHEM — Volunteers for many, and these events have took him ten days, but only be- there, nature and the weather from Solar Up North Renewable strengthened a sense of commu- Energy Initiative (SUNREI) —pro- cause he was well acclimated PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER were very religious things. Before nity and residents’ commitment (most people, Pelchat said, take a Mike Pelchat of Gorham, captivated a standing-room-only crowd on he and his Sherpa left, Pelchat nounced SUN-RAY — met at to reducing dependence on fossil month). Saturday night at the White Mountain Café in Gorham with his slide-talk said that his Sherpa’s wife per- WREN’s to learn how the tradi- fuels. Ama Dablam means “Mother’s taken of his climbs this autumn in the Himalayas in Nepal. First, Pelchat formed a puja (a Hindi religious tional New England barn-raising The solar hot-water systems Necklace” in Nepali and it is a completed the Annapurna Circuit and then ascended Ama Dablam on a ritual) to help them see safe pas- model has been adapted to in- that PAREI have installed cost steep mountain about 20 miles technical climb, reaching its 22,349-foot summit. sage to the summit. stalling solar-powered domestic around $4,500 and, with available from Mount Everest. Although During the trip, Pelchat stayed hot water systems in single-fami- rebates and tax credits, end up the mountain is not as high as Eight of the fourteen peaks in Mountain Equipment gave in teahouses, which were spaced ly houses. The SUNREI quartet costing homeowners around Everest (Ama Dablam is 22,349 the world that are over 8,000 me- Pelchat advice for his trip so he out a days length apart. At the tea- met with a dozen or so people on $500. feet versus Everest’s 29,029 feet), ters are in Nepal, making it is a fo- could find a good Sherpa to guide houses, guests are given a room Saturday afternoon at the WREN Both newcomers and experi- Pelchat said his Sherpa — who cal point of mountain climbing. him. Wilcox, who has climbed in which they spread out their location in Bethlehem. enced volunteers work on these had climbed Everest before — Tourism is very important to the Everest before, leads expeditions sleeping bags. The guests are also Spokesman David Van Houten, projects so that the needed level would not complete the trek to Nepali economy and in Kathman- about twice per year to the area fed basic fare, such as Dal (rice organizer Melissa Elander, her of knowledge is developed and the summit because he was du – where Pelchat flew into – and and had a wealth of informa- and lentils, with vegetables). husband and master plumber sustainability created. scared since Ama Dablam has a there are over 600 different outfit- tion for Pelchat. Pelchat said there was not a lot of Aaron Cockrell, and carpenter The SUNREI foursome, acting sharper incline. Most of the climb ters. He noted that it is important Usually, the 56-year old meat because there isn’t much Kenneth Begg, all of Bethlehem, as the Bethlehem Energy Com- from base camp — which is at to find a reputable one. Pelchat climbs with others, he electricity in Nepal and there are showed a DVD on the Plymouth mittee, has already secured a 14,000 feet — was done using Rick Wilcox of International said, but this time his usual part- not many cars and trucks, espe- Area Renewable Energy Initiative grant to buy the equipment need- fixed ropes. cially where he was. To get sup- (PAREI) volunteers who have in- ed to determine whether or not a stalled over 150 residential solar potential site has adequate sun- energy systems as “energy rais- light to heat hot water. ‘Begin With Yes’ job seeker session on March 15 ers.” Rumney and Bridgewater Homeowners are responsible are included in the Plymouth area for insurance, ensuring adequate BERLIN — When developing an based social service agency The Mountains Community College in North Country Executive Direc- (at http://plymouthenergy.org/). safety provisions are in place, effective job search strategy, it’s Moore Center, will be offering free Berlin on Tuesday, March 15, from tor); and “Social Media Basics for The program has also been and securing any needed building best to keep this simple theory in downloads of his successful “Be- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Job Seekers” (Allen Voivod, replicated in Sandwich. permits. Volunteers do not install mind — positive attitude plus pos- gin With Yes” inspirational book to In addition to Boynton’s Epiphanies, Inc.). The homeowner buys the any solar panels on roofs that are itive action leads to a positive re- any unemployed New Hampshire keynote address, there will be four Unemployed citizens can needed equipment — solar pan- two or more stories high, and the sult. citizen throughout 2011 via a spe- other general session workshops: download copies of “Begin With els, storage tank, fittings — and options that are available are That’s the philosophy of award- cial download from his www.begin- “Job Search — Applications, Re- Yes” free of charge at “up-fronts” the money, and PAREI considered relatively simple and winning human services CEO and withyes.com web site. In tandem sumes and Cover Letters” (White http://www.beginwithyes.com/pu provides both expertise and in- stripped down, Van Houten ex- local author Paul Boynton, who is with this effort, the New Hamp- Mountains Community College rchase.html. They will need to formation on rebate programs plained. working with a team of State and shire Division of Economic Devel- speaker TBD); “Effective Commu- click the “ebook” option and enter and tax credits. Then an “energy Participating homeowners private sector partners to help un- opment, White Mountains Com- nication Skills in the Job Search” YESNH in the discount code box. raiser” takes place: one day vol- must commit to helping install employed New Hampshire citizens munity College, Public Service of (Dr. Russ Ouellette, Sojourn Part- Admission to the “Begin With Yes unteers show up, divided them- three solar systems before a vol- access the tools and resources New Hampshire, Logo Loc and me- ners); “Networking — It’s Not Who Career Fest” is also free but is lim- selves into specialty teams under unteers will help them install one they need to return to the work- dia sponsor New Hampshire Busi- You Know, But Who Knows You” ited to the first 200 people. To reg- two supervisors, and install the at their house. force. ness Review will hold the “Begin (Kevin Shyne, North Country Tech ister, contact Leslie Sherman at system in some five to seven Boynton, CEO of Manchester- With Yes Career Fest” at White Prep Director and Leadership [email protected]. hours. see ENERGY, page A11

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JANUARY 26, 2011 THE BERLIN REPORTER A3 ••• St. Barnabas Episcopal Budget and bowling on Church to serve free community suppers agenda for school board By Matilda Brown to show the decline in funding on the School Board’s budget on by parents and perhaps the BERLIN — Once again, St. of economic circumstances. [email protected] Barnabas Episcopal Church in The meals will be served on per student. Feb.2. The budget request is coach, although some board BERLIN — The draft of the Berlin has received a Community Saturday evenings, with two sit- Another suggestion for the $16.7 million. Of that, $12.5 mil- members expressed concern budget for fiscal year 2012 was Impact Grant from New Hamp- tings each night at 5 and 6 p.m. budget was to break down – by lion will come from state non-tax about the coach transporting up for discussion at Wednesday shire Charitable Foundation to of- The dates of the meals are: Jan. City department – the amount of revenues, while $4.2 million will students, saying that it posed a night’s school board meeting. fer free meals to the community 29, Feb. 26, March 26, April 30, funding per person. The Police be raised by taxation. possible liability issue. The budget will not be presented in Berlin. The grant also includes and May 21. Admission is by free Department, which has a smaller An organized bowling team is Berlin students were also in- to the City Council until March, the congregations of St. Mark’s ticket only, and tickets may be staff, gets a much larger portion on the horizon for Berlin High vited to participate in Gorham’s but getting it ready to present Episcopal Church in Groveton picked up at Gill’s Flower Shop, of funding than the school’s and School. The Berlin High School ski team for a cost of $507.01 per was pressing. School board and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Morin’s Shoe Store, or at St. Barn- board members wanted this dis- Backers will pay the $100 fee to student, however Craig Melan- members particularly wanted to in Woodsville. abas. crepancy highlighted. the New Hampshire Inter- son, the athletic director at the highlight the underfunding of the St. Barnabas is a small congre- Call the church office for more Currently the Berlin schools scholastic Athletic Association high school, said that the stu- school system in Berlin. gation, and has a strong desire to information at 752-3504. St. Barn- meet the minimum standards in so that students can form a bowl- dents haven’t shown much inter- In towns that are in the same be of service in their community. abas Episcopal Church is located most areas, but have cut back in ing team. The registration fee is est in skiing, although they have or worse position than Berlin — This grant makes that service at 2 High Street in Berlin. All peo- extra services, such as a four- required by the NHIAA so that shown an interest in snowboard- such as Colebrook and Groveton possible. Each meal will be free ple are always welcome at St. year language program. These the team can participate in bowl- ing. Gary Bisson, Principal at — the percentage of taxes going and open to all people, regardless Barnabas. cuts may hurt students’ future ing meets, which are NHIAA Berlin High School, said that the towards education is higher than options. School board members sanctioned events. cost may also drive down what- Berlin, the board explained. Even wanted the places where pro- Uniforms will be donated by ever interest there is. It was though taxes in Berlin have been grams have taken cuts in the past Sherwin Williams and Laidlaw is agreed that there needs to be a Study finds one in going up, the percentage going to three years reflected in the budg- paying for the cost of practices at deadline for students to show in- the school has been going down, et. Parents don’t tend to know the Berlin Bowling Center. Ron terest in the opportunity and if the board noted. what classes have been eliminat- Devoid, the coach for the team, is they do not, the school will pass. three N.H. third Although enrollment has ed unless they have had kids in- the person responsible for doing Melanson said that there had been going down, the amount of volved with the classes and the legwork in order to get the been an interest shown in joining graders is overweight funding has been going down in school board members said that donations. the golf team at Gorham, but disproportionate numbers and illustrating the cuts would be a To address the issue of trans- Gorham may be dropping golf CONCORD — The NH Obesity ing the elementary period were board members suggested that good thing to add to the budget. portation and liability, students soon, so that interest may be in Prevention Program (OPP) in the overweight at 12 years of age. Dis- there be a breakdown for voters There will be a public hearing will be driven to and from meets vain. Department of Health and Human eases seen in overweight and Services, Division of Public obese children include hardening Health Services (DPHS) will be of the arteries, high blood pres- working hard in the New Year to sure, high cholesterol, diabetes, Thad Soltys hired as assistant fire chief help New Hampshire children glucose intolerance, sleep-asso- achieve and maintain a healthy ciated breathing disorders, and By Matilda Brown Soltys went to Springfield Tech- Westbrook, Maine. He said his de- Berlin as safe a place to be as pos- weight. In recognition of Healthy non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. [email protected] nical College in Massachusetts cision to move north was based on sible. To achieve this, he is work- Weight Week, Jan. 16-22, the OPP “Changing the environment BERLIN — Thaddeus J. Soltys II where he earned his Associate’s the career opportunity. ing closely with fire chief Randall released Childhood Obesity in where children live and learn started his new job on Jan.3, as degree in fire protection and safe- Now, he is in his first month as Trull to oversee inspections, New Hampshire 2008-2009. plays a significant role in helping Berlin’s new assistant fire chief. ty. He then went to Anna-Maria the Assistant Chief at the Berlin something that is much needed in The four-page report de- children achieve and maintain a Soltys, a native of Connecticut, is College in Paxton, MA., where, Fire Department where they have Berlin where the fire department scribes key findings of the New healthy weight throughout their the first member of his family to be over the course of 14 years, he twelve active call volunteer fire- has got a backlog of inspections to Hampshire Third Grade Healthy lives,” said Dr. José Montero, Di- a firefighter. Now 48, Soltys says earned his Bachelor’s in fire sci- fighters. Asked about his experi- complete. At the moment, he and Smiles – Healthy Growth Survey, rector of DPHS. Many settings can that he has been involved in the ence while working full time as a ence as a volunteer firefighter, the chief are mapping out a plan of which found that one in three support children and their fami- fire service for the past 35 years firefighter. Soltys said that when he was 14, he attack to prioritize the inspec- New Hampshire third graders are lies in working toward that goal and has been a career firefighter He left the Enfield Fire Depart- served an auxiliary purpose, tions. overweight or obese. It also gives — child care, schools, worksites, for the past 26 years. ment at the age of 37 to go and be hooking up hoses and putting up Soltys said that he still has a lot New Hampshire leaders exam- health care organizations, cities Soltys is originally from Enfield, the first career fire chief for the ladders, because at that age he of learning to do and said that ples of policies and environmen- and towns, grocery stores, small Connecticut. He started volunteer- Shaker Pines Fire Department in was not allowed by law to enter a overall he thinks the Berlin Fire De- tal changes that can help reduce food stores, and concession ing as a firefighter when he was 14 Enfield, which is a combination ca- burning building. He said that was partment has a good bunch of children’s risk of obesity. stands.” For example, child care and moved up through the ranks reer and volunteer force. When he a good learning experience, simi- knowledgeable firefighters and Carrying excess weight in policies can assure adequate dai- quickly, becoming a captain at age was 42, Soltys moved north, taking lar to shadowing. the residents should be proud of childhood predicts obesity later ly physical activity for children of 26. a position as deputy fire chief in He said that he hopes to make them because they do a good job. in life; 80 percent of children who all ages and limit the use of tele- were overweight at any time dur- see OVERWEIGHT, page A10 Helping Hand program targets GNWCA’s Winter homeowners experiencing hardship Warmers concerts New Hampshire homeown- homeowners must be current ment and affordable housing. Helping Hand for Homeown- ers in danger of foreclosure may with their mortgage (but in im- Participating banks are fund- ers is one of several programs de- be eligible for a new statewide minent danger of delinquency) ing the program by purchasing veloped in response to the fore- start on January 26 refinancing program spear- or, if they are behind, have the tax credits through the New closure crisis. Struggling home- headed by Northway Bank. The means to pay under modified Hampshire Community Develop- owners are encouraged to con- pilot program, called Helping terms going forward. In addi- COLEBROOK — The Winter noir. ment Finance Authority, which tact a local HUD Approved Coun- Hand for Homeowners, is de- tion, they must be facing some Warmers Concert Series, spon- The concert will open with supports affordable housing pro- seling Agency to speak with a cer- signed to provide a lifeline to kind of financial hardship. This sored annually by the Great music by Alain Gosselin, a cham- grams that benefit low- and mod- tified housing counselor who can homeowners facing imminent could be defined in various North Woods Committee for the pion fiddler who has been playing erate-income citizens. explain their options or visit foreclosure because of a finan- ways — a temporary reduction Arts, has released the schedule for over 55 years and who today “Northway Bank has been the homehelpnh.org for more infor- cial hardship. A consortium of in income, a medical emer- for this season — with concerts lives in Saint-Hermenegilde, Que. catalyst in bringing the idea to mation about programs and serv- 16 New Hampshire banks are gency, the death of a borrower, planned ranging from toe-tapping Alain will be accompanied by fruition,” says Robert Tourigny, ices in New Hampshire. participating in the program, or perhaps a significant in- fiddling and Celtic music to folk, Donald LaRoche of Magog, Que., executive director of Neighbor- The banks participating in the which will allow troubled home- crease in mortgage payments jazz and Native American. on keyboard. They will be fol- Works Greater Manchester. Helping Hand for Homeowners owners to refinance their mort- under the original terms. The concerts take place at the lowed by the Fireside Fiddlers. “Nothing hurts neighborhood program are: Northway Bank, La- gages under more affordable Among the first homeown- Colebrook Country Club. “Clay Admission to the concert is $12 stability more than foreclosures conia Savings Bank, Lake terms determined on a case-by- ers to take advantage of the pro- and Michelle Hinds generously and will be available at the door — and right now, the foreclosure Sunapee Bank, Meredith Village case basis. gram was a disabled veteran donate their facility and provide a on the night of the concert. rate is higher than ever.” see HARDSHIP, page A10 “The banks involved didn’t from Rindge. After recently los- free buffet for attendees,” said Copies of the Fireside Fiddlers contribute to the mortgage cri- ing his wife to cancer, he had GNWCA President Charlie Jor- CD will be on sale during the con- sis, but we intend to contribute trouble making ends meet and dan. “The performers also donate cert for $10. Members of the to the solution,” says Bill Wood- managing his finances. With the their talents and all funds collect- Tillotson Center Committee will ward, president and CEO of sluggish housing market, selling ed through admission go to help be on hand to talk about the new Northway Bank. “This program or refinancing was too tough. bringing performing arts oppor- performing, visual and heritage isn’t a bailout for irresponsible “Without this program, I would tunities to our region.” Among center being built in Colebrook. borrowers. It’s designed to help have lost my home,” the veteran the concerts funded in part All proceeds from the sale of the T.R.DILLON hard-working people who have says. “Now, my mortgage pay- T.R.DILLON through the Winter Warmers se- Fireside Fiddlers’ CD goes to the experienced a financial calami- ments are manageable enough ries this past year were concerts Tillotson Center building fund. ty stay in their homes. The na- to allow me to stay in my home, by Camerata New England, the Upcoming Winter Warmers tional programs don’t go deep which is filled with so many LOGGING, INC. Shaw Brothers, a theremin con- concerts include a Coffee House LOGGING, INC. enough.” wonderful memories.” cert, TUBA_CHRISTMAS and last evening featuring Mario and Helping Hand for Homeown- Though the Helping Hand P.O. 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Editorial School budget reform starts at the top uch has been written about the budget preparations for the Berlin City Schools. With the school district falling under the structure of the City Council as a subordinate committee for budgeting purposes the process has been contentious in the past — notably Min recent years — as the two seek to find middle ground. The difficulty for any board looking to construct, oversee or cut a school budget is that the bulk of that budget is mandated by outside sources that the local government has no control over. The state and federal governments sets mandates for staffing and programs and then, the salaries are negotiated through collective bargaining. That often leaves little room to wiggle. Staffing reduc- tions were made where possible in Berlin already, and we’re con- fident that if enrollment warranted, they would be made again. These conditions leave few lines on the budget that can be rea- sonably shaved in the interest of keeping taxes affordable for the city’s residents. While it could be argued that a quality education is worth paying for — and we don’t disagree with that — it makes more sense to address the root of the problem. That means the re- sponsibility shifts from these boards to the taxpayers. It’s up to us as a voting body to push for the changes that can unbind the hands of our School Board and City Council. We’ve already given PHOTO BY ROBERTA ARBREE them the directive of keeping our taxes in check, but what about our state and federal officials? Winter visitor The issue of school funding is coming up again in Concord. The This winsome bobcat posed on a granite deck in Randolph on Sunday, crouching just on the other side of a sliding glass door, apparently newly formed Special Committee on Education Funding Reform is looking for food on very cold afternoon. made up of representatives from mainly Hillsborough and Merri- mack Counties. The 16-member committee includes a single rep- resentative from north of the Lakes Region, Rep. Paul Ingbretson of Pike. It certainly wouldn’t hurt for any of the representatives on this committee to hear from the North Country, since this com- – LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – mittee will make recommendations on funding reform to the state House of Representatives. Tell them what dire straights our small school systems are in and that funding reform needs to make sense statewide, not just for the wealthier, more populated areas. We will govern as we campaigned All of New Hampshire’s students deserve the best education we as To the Editor: you that we take that responsibility seriously, distract us in any way possible. They didn’t collective citizens can afford, but not at the cost of our homes. For the past four years, the Democrat con- as evidenced by the recent House Republican get it then and they don’t get it now. They were The Special Committee on Education Funding Reform includes: trolled NH Legislature raised more than 100 agenda that was presented by our leadership entrusted by the voters to maintain New Lynne Ober, Chairman, Hudson; David Hess, Vice Chairman, Hook- taxes and fees, increased spending by 25 per- team last week. Hampshire as a great place to live, work and sett; Paul Ingbretson, Pike; Michael Balboni, Nashua; Susan DeLe- cent, and downshifted millions of dollars in We will govern as we campaigned. Our top raise a family, and they failed miserably. We in- mus, Rochester; Andrew Renzullo, Hudson; Connie Soucy, Man- expenses to the local cities and towns. The priority is to deal with the nearly $1 billion tend to remain focused, and the detractors chester; Edith Hogan, Nashua; William Blevin, Amherst; Jennifer voters grew tired of this tax and spend men- deficit left to us by the Democrats. The NH Re- who were fired by the voters will not keep us Coffey, Andover; Gary Daniels, Milford; Laura Gandia, Litchfield; tality and responded by returning Republi- tirement System, which is nearing insolvency, from our goal. Robert Foose, New London; Gary Richardson, Hopkinton; Mary cans to the majority in both chambers of the and education funding are also near the top of Rep. Edmond Gionet Stuart Gile, Concord; Anne Grassie, Rochester. Their email and State House. They expect us to return fiscal our list. I find it amusing that many of those Lincoln phone numbers can be found online at sanity to state government. As a member of legislators who took part in creating this prob- http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/members/member- the House Republican Caucus, I can assure lem are now sitting on the sidelines trying to lookup.aspx. Nominations sought Gorham Learning for 2011 Sylvia Evans Award Center kicks off health initiative GORHAM — The Gorham Com- “fast food free zone” and other “We are just beginning this Edward Fenn School to work col- BERLIN — Coös County Fami- the work they have done over munity Learning Center has em- changes have been made to their journey and our goal is to get chil- laboratively to help children de- ly Health Services will once again their life times. barked on a health and wellness breakfast and lunch menus. Since dren to make healthy food choic- velop to their fullest potential. be honoring a woman leader from The 2010 recipient was Sylvia journey. All children require the the children at the Learning Cen- es and to spend more time doing SAU 20 and the Gorham Com- the Androscoggin Valley Region Poulin, previous owner and oper- right fuel for the job of learning, ter bring in their own lunches, physical fitness activities,” said munity Learning Center are part- who for years has invested in ator of Greetings Jewelers, who and following the lead of the ad- they have implemented a system Cloutier. An evaluation system ners in the Early Childhood Devel- community service to improve has been involved in economic ministrators of the Edward Fenn so that children are earning has also been created to see if this opment North Country Strategy the lives of many people in the re- development activities as a vol- school, the Learning Center has points and tickets for each nutri- new initiative will lead to long- funded by the Neil and Louise gion. CCFHS is seeking nomina- unteer for many years. The Young put into place some new nutrition tional food item they bring in their term changes. “Children who Tillotson Fund of the New Hamp- tions from the community for the Leadership award went to Kayla policies and practices. lunches. Together, as a team, the transition from the Learning Cen- shire Charitable Foundation. Sylvia Evans Award to be given on Galipeau, 2010 graduate of “We are both trying to ensure children are trying to completely ter to the Edward Fenn School will They believe that investing early April 8 at WMCC in Berlin. Gorham High. that the foods children eat while cover the large carrot that is dis- have a good understanding of in families and young children will Since 1981, this award has Coös County Family Health at school are nutritionally sound played in the classroom. A Health healthy habits that we can contin- improve the future community provided the opportunity to high- Services is a community-based and that “treat” type foods are and Wellness kickoff took place at ue to develop while they are with and economic vitality and stabili- light the contributions that organization providing innova- kept to a minimum,” said Sue the Learning Center, where fami- us,” reports Karen Cloutier, Prin- ty of the North Country. For more women have made to the devel- tive, personalized health care Cloutier, Director of the Learning lies could learn about this new ini- cipal of the Edward Fenn School. information about the Learning opment of the Androscoggin Val- and social services of the highest Center. Since September, the Ed- tiative and participate in a nutri- The ultimate goal of this initiative Center and their wellness journey ley Region. In 2008, the CCFHS quality to everyone, regardless of ward Fenn cafeteria has been a tion activity. is for the Learning Center and the call 466-5766. board added the Sylvia Evans economic status. For more infor- Youth Leadership Award recog- mation of CCFHS’ services, go to nizing the community service of a www.coosfamilyhealth.org. young woman still in high school To nominate someone for ei- Celebrate schools at La Bottega or college. Nominating women ther of these awards, contact for these awards gives all of us Kathleen Kelley at CCFHS, 603- the opportunity to thank our 752-3669 X 4026 or at Saladino on February 8 mothers, sisters, children, aunts, [email protected] before Feb. 26. GORHAM — Three years ago, restaurant and the lids of their feats of resiliency and often expe- for their collaboration, and the grandmothers and neighbors for in a letter to the editor, Edward pasta pots for a fundraiser in sup- rience the greatest acts of kind- entire Saladino family for dedicat- Fenn Elementary School Princi- port of the Gorham Community ness, leaving us once again in awe ing the day’s business to the pal Karen Cloutier sent thanks to Learning Center and Edward Fenn of our neighbors. schools. All are considered great the community of North Country Elementary School. Over the On Feb. 8, La Bottega Saladino friends and community mem- schools, regarding the caring and course of the past three years, the will once again open its doors to bers. support shown through a com- North Country has certainly seen benefit the Edward Fenn Elemen- Many, many thanks goes out to Editor: Melissa Grima munity-wide fundraiser hosted its share of tough times. As much tary School and the Gorham every single person in this valley News Staff: Matilda Brown by La Bottega Saladino. In Clouti- as residents all thought they had Learning Center. This fundraiser who plans on sharing in the joys Sales: Lisa Snowman er’s letter to the editor, she wrote, seen the worst of the economy, rings loud and true of the gen- of a great meal. Join in on Feb. 8 Graphics/Production: “This is one fundraiser, one event, they were so wrong — tougher erosity of our neighbors and con- for continued celebration for our Amanda Dunleavy one fabulous time I will never, times were yet to come. It has firms the caring for our youngest schools and our wonderful com- Circulation: Michael Fehlberg ever forget… due to the compan- been hard on North Country citizens. munity. For more information or Sports: Jonathan Benton ionship and caring that I wit- towns. Life has dealt a really North Country schools thank to place an order for pick-up or nessed in that millisecond of nasty “hand of cards” to many, every single person who will vol- free delivery to Berlin/Gorham THE BERLIN REPORTER is published weekly, in time.” many of our community mem- unteer their time, energy and ma- area businesses, call Saladino’s Berlin, New Hampshire, periodical postage paid at It was three years ago that bers. However, it seems that with- terial, those who will deliver or- Restaurant at 466-2520. Berlin, N.H., and at additional mailing offices. Mike Saladino and his family in the most difficult times North ders to area businesses through- Publication number is 051-460 Postmaster. Send opened up the doors of their Country residents witness great out the day, GCLC and EFS staff address changes to The Berlin Reporter, PO Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584. Wednesday Subscription Rates: In-County $34 Northern NH Talent Team provides per year, $21 for six months. Out-of-County/Northern New England States: $60 per year, $35 for six months. federal application workshops (rates effective 3/1/08) Mail rates are higher when paper is forwarded out of county. Please call for seasonal rates. BERLIN — Federal application Each step in the process is critical, workshop series, applicants will (FCI) job openings will be posted workshops will begin in mid-Janu- and applicants must take care to be prepared to successfully sub- at www.usajobs.gov. Applications A Salmon Press Newspaper ary and will be offered several be accurate and thorough. The mit their Federal Bureau of Pris- will only be accepted through the Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher times throughout the region Northern NH Talent Team will be ons application. online application process. Tel. (603) 752-1200 / Fax (603) 752-2339 based on demand. 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North Country Notebook Contemplating a logging job? Walk it, think hard, and call mous stand — mixed in there are past week, from a couple whose a particular logging job. But I can tree that makes it to the log yard. right to the Extension’s web site plenty of birch, spruce and fir. family had just been handed say that I never cut a tree unless I How to find a forester? Two at extension.unh.edu. Hence I know that I can’t keep down a woodlot in the southern know exactly what I’m doing and ways come up, right away: Finally, you might want or taking large hauls of hardwood foothills of the White Mountains. why, and ditto for anyone else — Contact the New Hampshire need to have some logging done out each year for the next year’s They could use some income working our land, mostly because Timberlands Owners Association because you need the money, or heating supply, and scout around from it, for taxes and other pur- we seek out the advice of a pro- (nhtoa.org or 224-9699). This because you want to improve ac- now and then for a truckload of poses, but want to do what’s right fessional forester. If a tree hits the hard-working and vigilant outfit cess to your woods, or because tree-length hardwood from one of for the trees and the land. Like ground, we know why, and where represents landowners big and you want to undertake some silvi- the many commercial woods-job- many new landowners, they it’s going, and what is likely to oc- small, watches legislation and culture for better timber-yields bers in the territory. scarcely know where to begin. cur after. regulation, keeps abreast of mar- later. Oddly enough, when I put the I must get a couple of dozen I say “we” because at least kets, assesses new technology, But you don’t “have” to cut the word out this fall the message letters a year like this. They tend three of us — logger, forester and testifies at meetings and hear- trees just because they’re there, somehow got misconstrued — to come from older people landowner — have long before ings, pushes logger certification and you certainly don’t have to that I wanted a jobber to look who’ve just never considered any gone over the ground, invento- and safe and sustainable prac- cut some of the trees for the for- over my land for commercial log- cutting, or from young people ried timber cover, noted topogra- tices, and in general watches out est’s own good, or because your By JOHN HARRIGAN ging. It didn’t take long for the who’ve just inherited a 50-acre phy (roads, culverts, maybe even for the interests of landowners. trees “will just fall over and go to COLUMNIST phone to ring. A local logger was woodlot and have no clue as to a bridge might be needed), and The TOA site has links to other or- waste,” a loaded phrase if ever interested in cutting — now. what to do with it, or from recent discussed goals and considera- ganizations with information on there was one. I explained the situation but arrivals who’ve built a house on a tions (Wildlife enhancement? A forestry and foresters. If you want some logging done, (Ed. Note: John Harrigan is on agreed to walk the property with wooded tract and have been told small “thinning” job now for a — Contact your County fine, but contact any or all of the hiatus this week. This column is him anyway, as a hedge on deci- they “need” or “have” to do some larger high-quality cut later? Ac- Forester, who’ll have a list of local above. But if you just want to sit reprinted from Feb. 4, 2009) sions in the future. But no way, I logging, for their interests and the cess? Aesthetics?). foresters or be able to steer you back and watch the trees grow told him, am I going to have any forest’s own good. For all of the above, I have to someone who knows who’s do- and die and sprout again, you’re ecause the last glacier logging done without plenty of That last bit — “having” to cut three suggestions — forester, ing that kind of work on the free to go ahead and do so, be- left us with soil mostly ground-based information and trees — is a nimble bit of mental forester, and forester. You’ll have ground. County foresters can be cause it’s all a big cycle, and suited for softwoods, advice from a professional footwork, but more on that a bit to pay a fee, of course, and invest found under your county’s listing there’s no such thing as “waste” we have very little hard- forester. later. For now, some points on the some time walking your woods in the phone book, as in “Rock- in Mother Nature. wood on the home I’ve written about the crucial letter. asking questions and making de- ingham County,” and then listed Bfarm, only a small 25-acre (or so) role foresters can and should play First, although I do a lot of log- cisions, but a forester can help under “Extension Service,” or by — John Harrigan’s address: stand up on a plateau overlooking on any and all logging jobs, sever- ging and cutting and splitting, I’m you do the best logging job possi- calling the University of New Box 39, Colebrook, NH 03576. E- Beaver Brook. This is mostly red al times, but the mail keeps com- no professional, and I’d be the ble and make sure you get the Hampshire Extension Service it- mail: [email protected] maple, but it is not a monoga- ing. I got another one just this last one to give specific advice on best use (i.e., value) out of every self (877-398-4769) or by going

N.H. STATE POLICE BERLIN POLICE LOG Troop F, Twin Mtn. a guardrail. No injuries were re- vehicle coming down a hill. She Monday, Jan.17: 1:34 p.m.: A minor two-car ac- posed to fight after school. The ju- A case of credit card fraud was ported. slid over and embankment and 8:44 a.m.: An assault was re- cident occurred on Mason Street. veniles were found and counseled reported in Milan on Jan. 10. A domestic dispute was re- struck a tree. No injuries were re- ported by a woman on Pleasant No one was injured and there was before the fight occurred. A hit and run accident was re- ported in Errol on Jan. 12. ported and her vehicle was Street. no tow. 5:45 p.m.: A tractor trailer ported on Route 3 in Columbia on A case of animal cruelty was towed. 9:07 a.m.: Someone came in 3:57 p.m.: A trailer on Hutchins caused damage to the Water Jan. 10. Evidence collected at the reported in Milan on Jan. 13. Jon Smith, 45 of Derry, was to complain about a police offi- Street had its door open. No one Works building on Willow Street scene indicates that a silver 2005 Theodore Estes, 48 of Guild- traveling on Route 3 in Stratford cer. The person was unhappy was around so the police closed it. while it was trying to turn around. Ford 500 was traveling south- hall, Vt., was traveling on Route 3 on Jan. 15, when he struck a deer. about something the officer 7:52 p.m.: There was a two-car 9:24 p.m.: There was an acci- bound when it crossed into the in Stratford on Jan. 13, when he No injuries were reported. had said about them and want- accident on Granite Street. No one dent reported on Twelfth Street northbound lane and struck traf- struck a deer. No injuries were re- Jimmy Wilkins, 46 of Lancast- ed to know if it constituted was injured and there was no tow. because a car hit a snowbank, but fic barriers in front of the shrine. ported. er, was arrested on Jan. 16, on defamation of character. It did the car was gone before the police Seth O’Donnell, 39 of Concord, Sarah Mount, 24 of Glaston- multiple warrants. He was held at not. Wednesday, Jan.19: arrived. was arrested in Lancaster on Jan. bury, Conn., was arrested in Dal- the Coös County House of Cor- 9:57 p.m.: Suspicious activi- 2:22 p.m.: Someone called to re- 10. He was arrested on a bench ton on Jan. 14 after being stopped rections, pending arraignment. ty was reported by someone port that two juveniles were sup- — Matilda Brown warrant out of Concord. O’Don- for a traffic violation. She was Ricky Hood, 53 of Berlin, was who called to say there were nell was released on personal re- charged with driving after sus- arrested in Berlin on Jan. 16, and lights on top of Mt.Forist. The cognizance bail and is scheduled pension. Another woman, Jessica charged with violating a court or- same person called back again to appear in Concord District Fenwick, 30 of Glastonbury, der and possession of drugs. He is at 10:04 p.m. to report more Court on April 22. Conn., was issued a summons for scheduled to appear in Berlin Dis- lights on top of Mt.Forist, Share the love Bruce Dupont, 63 of Jefferson, driving after suspension as well. trict Court on Feb. 22. which turned out to be the was arrested on Jan. 11 after be- Both are scheduled to appear in A theft from a residence was groomer. ing stopped for a traffic violation Lancaster District Court on reported in Stratford on Jan. 16. 10:48 p.m.: There was an ac- this February — on Route 2 in Randolph. He was March 2. Ann Love, 54 of North Conway, cident on Pleasant Street when charged with driving after sus- Eric McVetty, 24 of Lancaster, was traveling southbound on someone hit a sign. There was donate blood pension and is scheduled to ap- was traveling on Route 2 in Jeffer- Route 16 in Pinkham’s Grant on no injury and no tow. BERLIN — The American Red receive a $5 gift card to Munce’s pear in the Berlin District Court son on Jan. 15, when he struck a Jan. 16, when she lost control of 11:29 p.m.: Suspicious activ- Cross is inviting eligible blood Konvenience. Potential blood on February 17. deer. No injuries were reported. her vehicle and struck a ity was reported because donors to give the gift of life during donors must be at least 17 years of Tina Withington, 48 of Berlin, Felicia Carney, 18 of guardrail. No injuries were re- someone had left a vehicle at the month of February. By rolling age, or 16 in Maine and New Hamp- was traveling south on Route 16 Clarkesville, was traveling on ported. Munce’s. The operator was up a sleeve to donate blood, shire with parental consent, weigh in Pinkham’s Grant on Jan. 12, Route 3 in Stewartstown on Jan. — Melissa Grima found. when she lost control and struck 15, when she lost control of her donors may help provide lifesav- 110 pounds or more and be in Tuesday, Jan.18: ing blood to hospital patients in good health. Donors 18 years of 9:00 a.m.: There was a minor need. This simple, heart-felt act age and younger may need to accident on Mt. Forist Street in- may help save the lives of moth- meet additional height and weight Youth invited to volving two vehicles. No one ers, fathers, siblings, friends and requirements. Donors can give was towed and there were no sweethearts in our community. blood every eight weeks and all agricultural career reception injuries. Eligible donors can give blood blood types are needed at this 10:00 a.m.: There was a two- on Friday, Feb. 4, when the Red time. MANCHESTER — “Connecting ple a chance to learn about diverse ops and maintains connections vehicle accident on Coos Cross comes to White Mountains Blood is needed for a wide va- Youth to Careers in Agriculture,” a careers in a relaxed environment. with a broad range of partners in Street. One of the vehicles was Community College Nursing Wing riety of life-threatening condi- special career development recep- Some of the career areas repre- order to build from the strength of towed and one person was Rooms 143 and 145 in Berlin. tions, including the support of tion, is set for Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. sented at the reception include existing programs and resources. transported to AVH. Donor hours will be 12 to 5:30 p.m. cancer treatment, bone marrow to noon, at the Center of New crop and livestock farming, —in- For more information about 11:58 a.m.: There was a re- In appreciation of this gift from transplants, premature births, Hampshire Radisson Hotel, 700 cluding organic farming — food the reception or the NH Agricul- straining order violation at the heart, the American Red Cross trauma and many others. For Elm Street in Manchester. The science, finance, education, ture and Food Pioneers Network, Dunkin Donuts. Two people offers an opportunity to win din- more information or to make an event is being held in conjunction forestry, agricultural services and contact Michael Young at 679-5616 who had restraining orders out ner. All presenting donors can en- appointment, contact the Ameri- with the annual NH Farm & Forest more. or [email protected]. Also on each other showed up at the ter to win a $200 gift certificate to can Red Cross at 1-800 RED CROSS Expo. Refreshments will be available, visit www.nhagricultureandfood- same time and it was unclear their favorite restaurant at Red or visit online at The career reception is target- no registration is required and at- pioneers.org. who should have left. Cross blood drives during the redcrossblood.org. ed toward youth and their families, tendees are encouraged to bring month of February. They will also but is open to all those interested questions! in learning about agricultural ca- The “Connecting Youth to Ca- CASS INSURANCE INC. reer options. 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Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm • Sat. 9am-3pm • Sun. Closed All payments calculated with 0 down unless otherwise stated. Rates are subject to change without notice; subject to credit approval. See sales person for details & restrictions. Not responsible for typographical errors. A6 THE BERLIN REPORTER JANUARY 26, 2011 ••• – OBITUARIES – Harold A. Way Rachel E. Jewett Jean L. Losier LANCASTER — Harold A. Way, DUMMER — Rachel E. Jewett, Jewett of Dummer, Lee Jewett of SHELBURNE — Jean L. Losier, Harley of West Milan and Lorie 72, died on Monday morning, Jan. 88, of 1344 East Side River Road in Manchester, Audrey Chadwick of 57, of 68 Losier Road in Shelburne, Losier of West Milan; two brothers, 17, 2011, at the Epsom Healthcare Dummer, died on Friday, Jan. 21, Monroe, N.C., Evelyn McManus of died on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 at his Lazare Losier of Upton, Me. and Center. 2011 at her home. Charlotte, N.C. and Leah Chase of home. Patrick Losier and wife Nancy of Harold was born in Lancaster She was born in Dummer on Groveton; step-grandchildren He was born in Berlin on Nov. Berlin; one uncle Charles Losier of on Feb. 21, 1938, a son of Frank Feb. 26, 1922, the daughter of and many cousins. 13, 1953, the son of Lazare J. and Berlin; brother-in-law Carl Wight and Myra (Austin) Way. He was Henry and Constance (Sias) Holt Calling hours were held on Barbara (Fall Charles) Losier and and wife Lorraine of Lisbon, Me.; raised in Lancaster and was a and was a lifelong resident. She Sunday, Jan. 23, at the Bryant Fu- lived most of his life in Shelburne. nieces and nephews, including graduate of Lancaster Academy. had been employed by the SAU neral Home in Berlin. Funeral He had been employed by the Brooke Hansen, Brett Losier and He served 10 years in the U.S. school district for many years as services were held at the Dum- City of Berlin for 36 years and re- Anja Wight; and cousins. Air Force and was a Vietnam Vet- a secretary. She was a member of mer Community Church in Dum- tired as a foreman of Maintenance. His parents, Lazare and Bar- eran. For a time he worked for the Dummer Community Church. mer on Monday, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. Jean was an avid fisherman, en- bara Losier, and a brother Robert Topsom Industries and he Rachel had formed the youth Interment will be in the Willis joyed hunting, and enjoyed his Lorraine died previously. worked for Timberland Machine choir at the Dummer Methodist Cemetery in Dummer. camp with family and friends. He Calling hours were held on for 20 years. He retired from Nash Harold Way Church, and she enjoyed travel- Donations in her memory may was a member of Holy Family Tuesday, Jan. 25 at the Bryant Fu- Equipment in Colebrook in 2002. ing. be made to the Dummer Commu- Church. neral Home in Gorham. A Mass of He enjoyed playing cards and brothers, Stanley and Ralph, all Members of the family include nity Church. To sign the online Members of the family include Christian Burial will be celebrated welding, for which he was well died previously. her husband Durward Jewett of guestbook, visit www.bryantfu- his life partner Heidi Wight of Shel- on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at known. Memberships include the Visiting hours were held on Dummer; stepchildren Dennis neralhome.net. burne; two sons Zack Wight and Holy Family Church in Gorham. In- John Weeks VFW Post 3041, Lan- Thursday evening, Jan. 20, at the wife Sarah of Berlin, and Jake terment will be in the Wheeler caster and the Military Order of Bailey Funeral Home in Lancast- Wight and wife Kate of Granite Cemetery in Shelburne. the Cooties in which, for a time, er. A graveside service with mili- W. Edgar Johnson Falls, N.C.; three grandchildren, To sign the online guestbook, he was the Commander. tary honors will be held in the Luke, Will and Soleil; two sisters, visit www.bryantfuneralhome.net. Family members include three spring in the Calvary Cemetery in FORT MYERS, Fla. — Dr. W. Navy Yard and Sampson Naval Carmen Mason and husband sons, Guy Way of Littleton, Danny Lancaster. Edgar Johnson, 97, beloved hus- Training Center, he was trans- Way of Dalton and Brad Way of In lieu of flowers donations band of the late Florence Jenny ferred to the Marine Corp Second Maine; two daughters, Mary Ellen may be made in his memory to Johnson, died peacefully at Division, where he served as a Bishop of Savannah, Ga. and Ann Toys for Tots, PO Box 147, Lan- Calusa Harbor, a senior living dentist on a naval ship in the Pa- Violet Willette community in Fort Myers, on Jan. cific Theatre during WWII. He was Marie Dubreuil of Lancaster; a caster, NH 03584 or to the Lan- GORHAM — Violet Pare Wil- lette Lodigiani and her husband 6, 2011. among the United States service- brother Richard Way of Lancast- caster Food Pantry, c/o the Lan- lette, 90, of Berlin-Gorham Road in Michael of Portland, Conn.; and a Born in Berlin on August 21, men who participated in the orig- er; 22 grandchildren; 10 great caster Methodist Church, Main Gorham died unexpectedly on daughter-in-law Pauline Willette of 1913, W. Edgar was the son of Carl inal occupational force in Na- grandchildren, and several Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, surrounded Berlin. “Memere” will be sadly and Freda Johnson, Swedish im- gasaki, Japan. nieces and nephews. Go to www.baileyfh.net for by her loving children. missed by her nine grandchildren, migrants who settled in Berlin in Among his passions in life was Two sons, Joe Way and Jimmy more information or to send an Violet was born in St. their spouses and three great- the early 1900s to work for the golf, which he played with family Way; a sister Eleanor; and two online condolence. Hermenegilde, Quebec, on May 4, grandchildren. Violet also leaves Brown Paper Company. and friends on numerous courses 1920. She was the daughter of many sister-in-laws, brother-in- During his youth, he was nick- in New England and Florida. In Rose (Caouette) and Alfred Pare, laws, and nieces and nephews, named “Swede” and is remem- earlier years, he was an avid an- Frances L. Kolinsky and one of five children. whom she enjoyed spending qual- bered by high school classmates gler, skier and student of convert- Violet married her sweetheart, ity time with. She will be deeply BERLIN — Frances L. Kolinsky, Sharon of Berlin; a daughter Car- as an athlete and thespian. In ing English into Morse code. Dur- Chubby, and they spent 57 cher- missed by her family and friends. 86, of 708 Western Avenue in ol Kolinsky of Berlin; five grand- 1932, he competed in the first ing the 1960s, he became a li- ished years together. She and Violet’s loving husband Chub- Berlin, died on Tuesday Jan. 18, children; and nine great-grand- downhill ski race on the Mt. censed pilot. Dr. Johnson and Chubby co-established C&S Vend- by and two sons Jean and Peter 2011, at the Androscoggin Valley children. Washington Auto Road and took Mrs. Johnson were lifelong mem- ing Machine Company, of which died previously. Hospital in Berlin. Her husband William Kolinsky first place among all the partici- bers of St. Paul’s Lutheran she was currently the President. Calling hours were held on Fri- She was born in Coplay, Penn., died on Dec. 25, 2007, and a pants. A year later, in 1933, he was Church. They were married for 64 Violet was a devoted wife, day, Jan. 21 Saturday, Jan. 22 at on Nov. 12, 1924, and was the daughter Barbara Kolinsky died a member of the famed Berlin years before Mrs. Johnson’s mother, grandmother, and great- Bryant Funeral Home in Berlin. A daughter of John and Rose (Riek- on Dec. 6, 2010. High School basketball team that death in 2002. grandmother who thoroughly en- Mass of Christian Burial was cele- er) Klingler. Private Family Services will be won Berlin High’s first New Dr. Johnson leaves four chil- joyed spending time with her fam- brated on Saturday, Jan. 22, at She met her husband while held in the New City Cemetery in Hampshire State Championship. dren, Fredrik Johnson of Water- ily and friends. She was an out- Good Shepherd Parish/St. Anne’s serving with the WACS and Berlin in the spring. There will be He graduated from Berlin High loo, Ia., Eric Johnson of New Cas- standing cook, a creative seam- Church in Berlin. Interment fol- moved to Berlin upon her dis- no calling hours. Donations in her School in 1933. After receiving a tle, Kristine Johnson of East Fal- stress, a prize-winning vegetable lowed in Holy Family Cemetery in charge, where she has since memory may be made to St. Barn- D.D.S. degree with high honors mouth, Mass., and Linnea Man- and flower gardener, and she loved Gorham. resided. She was a member of St. abas Episcopal Church, High St., from the University of Maryland gan of Haverhill, Mass.; 10 grand- to play cards. Violet’s love of flowers and gar- Barnabas Episcopal Church and Berlin, NH, 03570. Dental School in 1939, he prac- children; and 14 great-grandchil- Violet leaves her son Robert dening can be remembered with the Ryan-Scammon Post #36 The Bryant Funeral Home is in ticed dentistry in Berlin for 37 dren. Willette of Gorham; three daugh- donations in her memory made to: American Legion. charge of the arrangements. To years. During his career, Dr. John- Dr. Johnson was loved and re- ters, Cecile Clark and her husband Holy Family Church, (Landscaping Members of the family include sign the guestbook, visit son served as President of the spected by all who knew him — Richard of Gorham, Diane Willette Project), 5 Church Street, Gorham, a son Gregory Kolinsky and wife www.bryantfuneralhome.net. New Hampshire Dental Board of his family, friends and patients. Ballinger and her husband Glenn NH 03581. Examiners and later became a He will be remembered as a kind, of Portland, Conn., and Joan Wil- member of the Northeast Dental compassionate and loving man Board of Examiners. He was a life- who cared deeply for his family long member and former presi- and who served his hometown of dent of the Nansen Ski Club. Berlin, N.H. and his country with – SERVICES – From 1943 to 1946, he served dignity and honor. in the U.S. Navy as a commis- A memorial service will be cel- St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church of sioned Lieutenant Senior Grade. ebrated in Berlin during the Good Shepherd Parish After initial service at the Boston month of July. Herman M. Pageau 345 Pleasant St., Berlin • 752-2880 Rev. Mark Dollard Pastor • Rev. Steven Lepine Assoc. Pastor A Memorial Service was cele- from the following veterans’ or- Reconciliation: Sat., 3 pm; Holydays vigil 6 pm; Feast 8 am & 12:05pm brated for Herman M. Pageau of ganizations: American Legion Sat., 4:00 pm; Sun. 7:00 am, 9:00 am, & 7 pm Berlin, on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Posts 36 and 82, Richard Demers Daily Mass: Wed. - Fri. 8:00 am Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, with Det. MCL, and veterans of Foreign Harvest Christian Fellowship AFoursquare Church SPREAD Reverend Steve Lepine officiat- Wars Post 2520 and a fly-over was 219 Willow St., Berlin • 752-5374 • Pastor: Shane Riff ing. done by Ron Hamel. Sunday Morning celebration begins at 10:00 am THE WORD! with children’s church and nursery provided Interment followed at St. Kier- Numerous friends and family Christian Science Society an Cemetery. The Pallbearers members attended the service Buy the Jumbo Ad and reach Main St., Lancaster, NH • Sunday 10:00 am Service & Sunday School readers in ELEVEN NH Weekly were his grandson Stephen St. from in and out town. Reading Room in Church 2nd & 4th Wednesdays • 10-2 p.m. (June - August) Papers. From the Lakes Region Germaine, his daughter Kelly’s fi- To post a tribute, visit West Milan United Methodist Church to the Canadian Border. ancé Craig Moote and his daugh- www.fleury-patry.com. Arrange- Main St., Milan; • 449-2026 Rev. Bob Plaisted ter Kimbly’s fiancé Rick Drapeau. ments were handled by the W. Milan meets 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month at 7:00PM. Call 1-877-766-6891 Full Military Honors were per- Fleury-Patry Funeral Homes of Pastor Albert Bunnell 802-277-8844 or call 449-3487. formed by White Mountain Veter- Berlin and Gorham. Milan Community United Methodist Church salmonpress.com Main St., Milan • 449-2026 Rev. Margaret Bickford ans Council, made up of members Sunday School ages - 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship (June 3-Sept. 2) 9:30 a.m. Gorham Congregational Church, UCC 143 Main St., Gorham • 466-2136 • Minister, Rev. Theresa Stirling Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. Heritage Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental 207 Jericho Rd., Berlin • 752-4523 • Rev. Dana C. Hoyt, Pastor Sunday School 9:30, Worship 10:30, Evening 6:00 • Thursday Bible Study 7:00 HEALTH Dummer Community Church Services at Dummer Comm. Church (corner Hill & E. Side River Road) • 449-6628 or 449-6765 Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:30 am Bible Study after service and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Lamb’s Chapel Christian Center 214 School Street, Berlin • 752-5773; www.lambschapelberlin.com Monday Worship & Prayer 7:00 pm; Monday Men’s Fellowship 6:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 am; Thursday Bible Study & Worship 7:00 pm Community Bible Church 593 Sullivan St, Berlin • 752-4315 Wednesday Youth & A SPECIAL SECTION Group Prayer Service 7 pm • Sunday Family Bible Hour 9:45 am FEATURED IN Morrning Worship 11 am, Evening Worship & Praise 6 pm St. Paul Lutheran Church Coös County Democrat, Berlin Reporter Rev. Raymond Mitchell, Pastor Corner Norway & 7th St., Berlin • 752-1410 The Courier, Record Enterprise on Summer Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Sunday School 9 a.m. for ages 3 - adult. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship No sunday school in summer. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011 Holy Family Roman Catholic Church Rev. Mark Dollard Pastor • Rev. Steven Lepine Assoc. Pastor What kind of medical advancements are available to residents of the North Country and 7 Church St., Gorham • 466-2335 Saturday 6:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am Northeast Kingdom? What are the major health issues facing the region? Reconciliation: Sat. 5:15 - 5:45 pm. Masses: Tues. & Thurs. 6 pm; Holydays Feast: 7 pm. In this special section local health care providers will provide information The Salvation Army on the latest advancements and practices offered throughout the region in a variety of medical fields including fitness, 15 Cole St., Berlin • 752-1644 nutrition, mental health, dental care, holistic health, education, elder care and more. Sunday - Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 am Mon. - Fri. prayer: 9 - 10 am The new year brings renewed priorities of health and wellbeing. Riverside Assembly of God Showcase your business in this special section. Press releases and pictures are encouraged but will only be accepted with Berlin/Gorham Rd. • 466-2851 or 466-5478 • Pastor Paul Lavigne the purchase of an ad. Please limit press releases to 350-500 words. They may be edited for clarity and space. Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am; Wednesday 7:00 pm To get your ad placed in this special section, please call: First Baptist Church Lisa Snowman at (603) 788-4939, email [email protected] or mail 79 High Street, Berlin • 752-6215 • Reverend Dean Stiles Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ~ Nursery available to: The Coös County Democrat, PO Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2011 Top of Gorham Hill on the left • 466-3417 • Geoff Parkerson, Branch Pres 752-6243 Sunday meetings Sacrament 10 a.m., Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Prsthd & Rel. Soc 12:15 p.m. $10.95pci A7 JANUARY 26, 2011

Treasure Hunters Roadshow Weekly CALENDAR coming to Town and Country of Events

SHELBURNE — What treas- for the items they are looking ures are stashed around Gorham? for. Nearly all coins, vintage Wednesday, January 26 We are about to find out. The jewelry, musical instruments WIC clinic, beginning at 8:45 a.m. at St. Paul’s Treasure Hunters Roadshow is and toys made prior to 1965 on a worldwide treasure hunt and are highly sought after by col- Episcopal Church in Lancaster. For appointment call will be digging in town for five lectors. The Treasure Hunters 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942. days, from January 25 through 29. Roadshow is a place where During this free event, the Trea- anyone in the community can sure Hunters are expecting to see connect with collectors from Mosaic Table, 6 to 8:30 p.m., with Eileen Alexander over 1,200 residents bringing in around the globe. Treasure — Four-week class, Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9 and 16. Take a their rare and unusual col- hunters make offers based on small table from boring to beautiful! Create a one- lectibles. Locals will have a what collectors are willing to of-a-kind colorful and lively mosaic tabletop from chance to talk to world-renowned pay. Then, when someone de- antique and collectible experts at cides to sell, they get paid on recycled china. Learn pattern and adhesion, placing no charge. the spot and treasure hunters tile and grouting. Cost is $100, materials $15. To Recent finds include a 1960’s The televised Treasure Hunters Roadshow will be at the Town and Country send the item to the collector register call the Littleton Studio School 444-1066. vintage guitar purchased for in Shelburne from Jan. 25 to 29.There is no charge to bring collectibles and at their expense. $100,000; four gold coins pur- antiques in for appraisal. Gold items will also be accepted for cash. Treasure hunters will buy chased from a local resident for gold based on the day’s cur- Thursday, January 27 over $72,000; confederate money During this event at the Town war memorabilia, gold and silver rent gold value. Treasure Intro to Zentangle® with Barbra Grant, 6 to 8 hidden in the walls of a residence, & Country in Shelburne, treasure jewelry, costume jewelry, adver- hunters will be at Town and uncovered during a remodel; hunters are hoping to see items tising memorabilia, swords, Country from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., p.m. in the classroom at WREN in Bethlehem. FMI Abraham Lincoln hand-written such as coins and paper currency knives, daggers, and the unusual. Tuesday through Friday, and or to register: WREN at 869-9736. thank you letter, expressing grat- issued prior to 1965, toys, dolls, Collectors are very serious from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Satur- itude for a night’s stay while trav- trains, vintage jewelry, old and about their hobby; so serious day. For information call (217) eling to Chicago, and much more. modern musical instruments, that they will pay a lot of money 726-7590. Aging with Wonderful WREN, a brown bag lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk from 11:30 to noon, then lunch at WREN in Bethlehem. FMI or to regis- North Country Talent Showcase is this Sunday ter: WREN at 869-9736. BERLIN — St. Kieran Arts Cen- French songs and sing-a-long Upcoming Sunday perform- soon. Friday, January 28 ter opens the new 2011 Arts Se- with Lionel Roy; WWII tunes by ances in the 2011 Series include Season Memberships tickets Quilt Till You Wilt, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 3 to 8 p.m., ries on Sunday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. the Women’s Harmony Group fea- a special Valentine’s Day per- to all 2011 performances are or both, at the Old Mill Studio in Whitefield. Get with the sixth annual North Coun- turing Shirley Jackson, Denise formance by Celia Slattery and available for $150 adults, $125 try Talent Showcase and a new Doucette, Madeline Jeffrey; Lynn Friends on Feb. 13; The Funky seniors and $75 students. Mem- those UFOs finished. Complete that top that’s been historic exhibition celebrating Dion and Sally Tourangeau. The Divas of Gospel on Feb. 27; bers also receive a discount on sitting in the closet for … years? Start something the Centennial of the Week’s Act. fun and festive afternoon will Denise and Davey Celtic Duo on the Summer Celtic Series, news new! Work on homework! Do whatever you need in The Talent Showcase features wrap-up with Tim Dion and March 6; and world-champion updates, and special events in- over 60 local artists singing, Friends and an all-cast tribute to fiddler Richard Wood with Gor- vitations. the company of friends. Cost is $10 for 5 hours or dancing and making great music. America. don Belcher on March 27. The For membership informa- $15 for 10 hours. FMI: call Stitch at the Old Mill, Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for “The Talent Showcase would St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Celebra- tion and a full schedule of 837-8778. students, with all proceeds to not be possible without the ener- tion will be held on March 17 at events, contact the Arts Center benefit the Arts Center’s Program gy and enthusiasm of show coor- the Town and Country Motor at 752-1028, 155 Emery Street or Fund. dinator Denise Doucette and all Inn with advance tickets on sale visit www.stkieranarts.org. Saturday, January 29 The North Country Talent of the wonderful people who do- 5th Saturday Challenge — Unleash your creativi- Showcase is a fun and fast-paced nate their time and talent to make ty, 9 to 10 a.m. at Old Mill Studio in Whitefield. variety show offering something it an annual success. Special for everyone. This year’s show in- thanks to Tim Dion for his techni- Pizza Cook-Off and Buy a bag of fabric, sight unseen and do with it cludes an exciting pre-show per- cal assistance, Brad Wilson for what you will. Reserve your bag ahead of time. formance by Tim Dion and stage management, and to Bob Silent Auction at GHS Prices range from $15 to $30. FMI: call Stitch at the Friends and viewing of the exhibi- and Randy Labnon for being tion “Protecting the Forest: the show hosts and announcers. GORHAM — There will be a Business Leaders of America. Old Mill, 837-8778. Week’s Act of 1911.” The photo- This show is always a hand-clap- Pizza Cook-off and Silent Auc- Admission is $5 for all you can graphs and interpretive panels ping, foot-stomping good time. tion on Feb. 5 from 12 to 2 p.m. eat pizza. Also, come and check Quilters Academy for beginner to experienced are being toured by Plymouth Don’t miss it and remember to at the Gorham High School Cafe- out auction items from area State University and will be in dis- bring a friend!” said Joan Cham- teria to benefit the GHS Future businesses. quilters. A 4 session skill-building course to mas- play until March 30. berlain, Executive Director. ter the process of quilting, including accurate cutting Local artists “strutting their St. Kieran Arts Center is a non- and piecing, pressing for success, creating an effi- stuff” and sharing their talents on profit charitable trust supported stage include: The popular Berlin in part by grants from the NH cient sewing space, collecting fabric, drafting and High Accapella Show Chorus State Council on the Arts, Nation- laying out quilts, and preparing a quilt for finishing. “Shockapella”; flutist Monique al Endowment for the Arts, and Demonstrations, instruction by the teacher, class Lavertu; vocalist Max Sjostrom; the New Hampshire Charitable discussion, work in the classroom, as well as home- the North Country Bell Choir; line Foundation/North Country’s Art – Starting Friday January 28th – dancing by Lawrence and Karen Ventures Fund, an Anonymous The King’s Speech (R) work to build several small quilt tops. This class is Mailloux; Quebec Heritage fid- Fund, Libby Family Fund, North Nightly 6:45 & 9:00 • Matinees Sat & Sun. 1:00 & 3:30 guaranteed to raise your skill level! Terry Flaherty, dlers Larry and Henry Riendeau Country Region Community Fund instructor; $160 + items from supply list; 4 sessions with guitarist Dex Doherty; clas- and the Stanton and Elizabeth The Dilemma (PG 13) sical guitar with Nic Tremblay; Davis Fund. Nightly 6:45 & 9:00 • Matinees Sat & Sun. 1:00 & 3:30 on Saturdays, Jan. 29, Feb. 26, April 9, and May 14; 10 a.m. (prompt!) to 4 p.m. FMI: call Stitch at the The Green Hornet (PG 13) Nightly 6:45 & 9:00 • Matinees Sat & Sun. 1:00 & 3:30 Old Mill, 837-8778.

The Fighter (R) Family Mug Making Workshop, 1 to 3 p.m., Ages Nightly 6:45 & 9:00 • Matinees Sat & Sun. 1:00 & 3:30 Call Casablanca at 207-824-8248 7+ unaccompanied, with Cecily Yarosh — Two- Located at the Intersection of Rt. 2 & 26 in Bethel, ME week class Jan. 29 and Feb. 5. Fun for the whole family! Everyone can make their own mug or tum- CROSSWORD PUZZLE bler. Design it yourself and use different textures Across 69. Have another go at and colors to make it unique. Cost is $45. To register 1. ___ bear Down call the Littleton Studio School 444-1066. 6. Change states, in a way 1. Durable wood 10. Brother 2. Acknowledge 14. Like some walls 3. Opening time, maybe Metal Box Making, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Joy 15. Product of protein metab- 4. Dictate olism 5. “Much ___ About Nothing” Raskin. Using sheet metal and wire, students will 16. “I had no ___!” 6. Muffles 17. Not given to a common 7. Blows it create a wonderful little container: round, square, fund 8. “Fantasy Island” prop oval or any other shape with a lid. Working with 20. The America’s Cup trophy, 9. No-nos e.g. 10. Beveling the ends to form hinges and latches will also be explored. Cost is 21. “Absolutely!” a joint $85, materials $10 to $45. To register call the 22. Cook too long 11. Aroma 23. “Desire Under the ___” 12. Doofus Littleton Studio School 444-1066. 25. Part of BYO 13. Send to the canvas 26. Proper maintenance or 18. The young of an insect repair (pl.) Sunday, January 30 29. Luminescence from 19. Throat dangler Victorian lamppost 24. Romanian coin Chain Making, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Joy Raskin. 33. “My man!” 25. “Hurray!” Learn to solder links to create a variety of beautiful 34. “Yeah” 26. Depth charge target 36. Bother 27. Victorian, maybe chains including basic cable chain and its variations, 37. “One of ___” (Willa 28. Holy text Cather novel) simple loop-in-loop chains, linking chains and twist- 39. Parlor 29. Small ravine 41. Have a sudden inspira- 30. Worn away ed link chains. Cost is $85, materials $25+. To regis- tion? 31. Bamboozled ter call the Littleton Studio School 444-1066. 42. Monroe’s successor 32. Varieties 44. Fore-and-aft-rigged vessel 35. Dispatch 46. ___ bit 38. Children THIS WEEK’S Monday, January 31 47. Stick-to-it-iveness 40. Everyday PUZZLE ANSWERS 49. One’s regular course or 43. Bathroom item WIC clinic, beginning at 9 a.m. at CCFHS, 54 circuit 45. Appear, with “up” 51. When repeated, like some 48. Reflexive third person sin- Willow Street in Berlin. For appointment call 752- shows gular 4678 or 1-888-266-7942. 52. Intensifies, with “up” 50. Functional 53. Stables 52. Monastery or convent 56. “Dilbert” cartoonist Scott 53. Heroin, slangily Adams has one: Abbr. 54. Like some orders Wednesday, February 2 57. Early pulpit 55. Way, way off WIC clinic, beginning at 9 a.m. at Monadnock 61. Oversized publication for 56. “Oh, ___!” display 58. Debatable Congregational Church in Colebrook. For appoint- 64. Biology lab supply 59. 1922 Physics Nobelist ment call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942.conservation 65. Flimsy, as an excuse 60. “Comme ci, comme ca” 66. ___ Bowl 62. Toni Morrison’s “___ efforts and future plans. FMI: David Govatski, 586- 67. Bloody Baby” 68. Donnybrook 63. Ring bearer, maybe 7776. A8 THE BERLIN REPORTER JANUARY 26, 2011 ••• Explore the Orient at AMC Bone marrow PINKHAM NOTCH — Ap- ence to help develop and lead drive planned for palachian Mountain Club's trips that provide participants Pinkham Notch Visitor Center with once in a lifetime quality ex- will host “The Essence of the Ori- periences that are both safe and February 4 ent — Wild Places & Unique Cul- cost effective. In addition, Dave BERLIN — Laurier “Larry” to 5:30 p.m. The test is short and tures” on Saturday, Jan. 29. records both still and video Boucher was born and raised in simple. It consists of a cheek swab, Learn about the cultural diver- footage of each LittlePo Adven- Berlin. and it only takes a few minutes. All sity, natural history, endless land- tures trip, so participants can He was employed by the local are asked to come and get tested to scapes and amazing climbing ad- share their experiences with mills since 1969 up until the clo- see if they are a match. One donor ventures found in Taiwan and Chi- friends and family members. sure of the Cascade Mill in 2010. could help save Larry’s life. His na from Taiwanese native Szu-ting The program is free and open Married to Sue (Martineau) Bouch- family and friends urge everybody Yi and explorer Dave Anderson. to the public. Enjoy dinner at 6 er for 42 years, together they share to come out and register to save Szu-ting was born and raised p.m. Reservations are recom- four children and ten grandchil- someone’s life. in Taiwan where beautiful moun- mended. dren. In June of 2010, Laurier began Larry’s family will also be host- tain ranges and astonishing geo- AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor to feel ill. For months it was unclear ing a “Spaghetti Supper” on Feb. 12 logical features reside. Not until Center, is located on Route 16 in exactly what was wrong. In Octo- at the VFW from 4 to 9 p.m. The she came to United States for her Pinkham Notch. For more infor- ber of 2010, he was finally diag- suggested donation is $8 for adults graduate study in 1998 did she mation contact the AMC at 466- nosed with a very rare form of and $4 for children. There will be a have contact with various out- 2727. This schedule is subject to bone marrow cancer (Myclopro- 50/50 raffle, and the family will be door sports, including skiing, COURTESY PHOTO change. AMC Outdoor Explo- lificative). This type of cancer is accepting any donations at both white water kayaking, moun- Dave Anderson and Szu-tung Yi will lead a presentation on the “Essence rations are sponsored in part by fast moving and he is in need of a events. All proceeds will go to taineering, and rock climbing. of the Orient” at the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center on Jan. 29. L.L. Bean & the William T. Morris bone marrow transplant. At this Lauirer and his wife to help with ex- Eventually, she shifted careers Foundation. The AMC is an equal time there is no match for the penses. from computational linguistics to Szu-ting's passion to share the national explorers with different opportunity service provider. transplant. This transplant has a For those who cannot attend outdoor education and guiding. outdoor experience and people's cultural backgrounds via outdoor The AMC operates Pinkham better success rate if done within these events and would still like to During her pursuit of an outdoor expressed curiosity of outdoor discovery. Associate director of Notch Visitor Center and its sys- six to 12 months of onset. help out with a donation, an ac- career, she was frequently ap- China and Taiwan led to the birth LittlePo Adventures Dave Ander- tem of backcountry huts in the There will be a Bone Marrow count has been set up. Send dona- proached with curious questions of LittlePo Adventures — a guid- son uses his knowledge gained White Mountain National Forest Drive on Feb. 4 at the White Moun- tions to: Northway Bank, c/o Lau- about the outdoor scene in China ing service which promotes mu- through 30 years of environmen- under a special-use permit from tain Community College, 2020 rier Boucher, 9 Main Street, Berlin, and Taiwan. The combination of tual understanding among inter- tal education and guiding experi- the US Forest Service.0 Riverside Drive in Berlin, from 12 NH 03570. The Northern Forest book discussion and lecture series to be held at WMCC BERLIN — White Mountains cut. of an era. Through the stories of in- industries and the special place lege. Copies of the books will be For more information, contact the Community College Fortier Library The first discussion will be held dividuals, a picture of a rich culture north of the notches. available for loan at both White Berlin Public Library at 752-5210 or and Berlin Public Library, with fund- at the Fortier Library on Wednes- emerges. Audience members will All four sessions of the series Mountains Community College the Fortier Library at 752-1113 x ing provided by the New Hampshire day, Feb. 2, at 7.p.m. with Craig Do- be invited to share their own stories will be held at the Fortier Library at Fortier Library and Berlin Public Li- 3086. Humanities Council, will host a herty leading a discussion of Henry and discuss the logging and paper White Mountains Community Col- brary. Refreshments will be served. book discussion and lecture series David Thoreau’s “The Maine entitled “The Northern Forest” Woods.” Doherty will return on starting on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 7 Wednesday, March 2, to facilitate a AVH Community Happenings p.m. at the Fortier Library at White discussion of Howard Frank Mosh- Mountains Community College. er’s “Where the Rivers Flow North.” BERLIN — The following AVH first Wednesday of the month, Feb. be held on Monday, Feb. 7, from 6 to formation, call Gisele McKenzie, The series is designed to comple- On Wednesday, March 30, Mike Wil- (Androscoggin Valley Hospital) 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clinics are 8 p.m. in the AVH Lecture Room. AVH Customer Service Manager, at ment the Northern Forest Center’s son will lead a discussion of “The programs and events will take place being held at the AVH Professional Christopher U. Glenney, MD, FACS, 326-5660 or Paul Robitaille of Ser- Ways of the Woods exhibit, which Northern Forest” edited by David in upcoming weeks. An AVH Dia- Center (back entrance) at the be- General Surgeon, AVH Surgical As- viceLink at 752-6407. will be at the White Mountains Com- Dobbs and Richard Ober. betes Education Meeting will be ginning of Page Hill Road. For an ap- sociates, will present “Acid Reflux: The second February AVH Com- munity College until April. The ses- Rebecca Rule will present her held on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. pointment or more information, Causes and Cures.” Contact hours munity Health Education Lecture sions will explore the history of the Crosscut talk on Wednesday, April in the AVH Lecture Room. Cindy call 326-5870. will be awarded and refreshments will be held on Monday, Feb. 28, Northern Forest, which covers 30 13, at 7 p.m. Using oral histories, King, RN, BSN, CDE, AVH Diabetes AVH Home Health and Hospice served. Admission is free, and all from 6 to 8 p.m. in the AVH Lecture million acres stretching from North- Rule recreates the voices of North Education Program Coordinator, Services is sponsoring a choles- are welcome. For more information, Room. Daniel E. van Buren, MD, Car- ern Maine through New Hampshire, Country people and uses new and will present “Simply Healthy–Ongo- terol clinic on Friday, Feb. 4, from 9 call 326-5606. diologist and Medical Director of Vermont and New York State. Local vintage photos to tell the story of ing Diabetes Support.” All are wel- a.m. to noon in the ENT Office on A ServiceLink representative the New England Heart Institute at writer Craig Doherty and Mike Wil- logging, the Berlin Mills, and life in come to attend this free offering. Re- the second floor of the Hospital. will be available to offer free, confi- AVH, will present “Coronary Heart son, senior program director of the the Androscoggin Valley, from the freshments will be served. For more Complete lipid and sugar profiles dential Medicare counseling to ben- Disease.” Contact hours will be Northern Forest Center, will lead beginnings of the logging industry information, call 326-5631. are available. For an appointment eficiaries on Wednesday, Feb. 9, awarded and refreshments served. the book discussions in the series in the 1800s through the boom AVH Home Health and Hospice or more information, call 326-5870. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the AVH Admission is free, and all are wel- and humorist and storyteller Re- years, and on to the demolition of Services is offering foot care clinics The first February AVH Commu- Mt. Adams Conference Room. No come. For more information, call becca Rule will give her talk, Cross- the stacks in 2007, marking the end every Friday in February and on the nity Health Education Lecture will appointment needed. For more in- 326-5606.

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PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Freshman defenseman Carly Perreault snatches the puck away from Concord’s grasp on Jan. 17. Berlin’s Melanie Morin doesn’t let the Concord Crimsons have a moment to think as she rushes in for the puck. Lady Stickers turn the tide on Concord By Jonathan Benton is new to them, but they aren’t two Crimson defense-men and ty box with about four minutes left sica Gray took her spot between the Berlin side with the puck dart- [email protected] afraid, nobody cost us and it was hucked the puck right past goal- to go in the first. If a Crimson had- the posts and ended the first peri- ing back and forth in front of the BERLIN — The Berlin girl’s encouraging to see everyone play tender Ashley Godbout’s shoul- n’t also taken a seat for rough play od with a puck stomp at the goal they scored. Crimson Brit- hockey team hosted the Crimson as a team.” der for the first point of the game. then it would have been a Bruce buzzer. tany Premo put her team on the Tide of Concord on Jan. 17 and The Berlin girls came out fierce For the rest of the first period Lee moment for Berlin taking on The second period would be board with 5:14 left to go with as- kept fans on the edge of their seats from the drop and wasted no time Berlin was taking wide shots hop- multiple adversaries at the same Berlin’s best laying out two more sists from Josette Hejka and Annie with a very close 3-2 win. The taking the fight to Concord with a ing to get lucky and were general- time with improbable odds. The goals with even more support. In Mullen. Concord ganged up on the southern visitors came back with heated scramble in front of the ly taking it to the net more then Lady Mounties only had four the first 1:14 Martin and Sam net again with Crimson Jess Car- two goals in the final period but Crimson net. It didn’t take long be- Concord with 10 shots to the penalties for the game with three Hallee teamed up with Martin tak- roll scoring with 3:26 on the clock fell short giving the home team a fore Cassie Martin had her chance Tide’s 6. being in the first period. ing a shot on Concord that assisted by Hejka and Dana Stark. much-needed win. with 12:51 still left in the first peri- There was a tense moment in With Moriah Arsenault out sprawled out Godbout and left the The keystone for Berlin ended “Three goals may not sound od where she blasted down the which the Mounties were holding with an injury for what it looks like puck loose in front where Hallee up being Gray, the goalie with like a lot, but it’s a start,” said ice on a solo run, circumvented a three-person party in the penal- to be the entire season, junior Jes- was waiting to tap it in. The sec- everything to prove, stopping Berlin coach Gary Boucher. “This ond netter also came from Hallee shots left and right. with 3:36 left to go in the game on “Gray came up big in the third a scramble with the puck going period and came up big for the Lady Huskies come out big in Lisbon from Martin to Rachel Thompson whole game really with about 20 and then to Hallee to push the saves,” said Boucher. “She’s tough By Jonathan Benton up with a rebound after scram- [email protected] score 3-0. to beat, she’s a quality goal-tender bling on the floor with two laid “Hallee has the ability and just and we’re proud to have her.” LISBON — The Gorham girls out Panthers. She passed to Va- played an outstanding game,” Another integral gear in the played like a Husky protecting its lerie King who made the layup said Boucher. “She was just going Berlin defensive machine was litter against Lisbon on Friday and drew in a foul for a three to the net and made all the differ- freshman Carly Perreault who night for a tight defensive game, point swing with still 6:53 left on ence in the world.” Boucher was resting/saving for and the girls in blue struck at the the clock. Vaillancourt-Locke In between that time Gary was the end that also allowed them to right times to scrape by with a 22- broke the lead with a two-pointer keeping it a shutout with 10:36 on hold Concord for the final three 21 victory. just seconds later on a turnover the clock in which she stood up to minutes with a proverbial game of “Playing gutsy in the last quar- putting Gorham ahead 18-17. The a one-on-one against Crimson Meg keep-away on ice with the Crim- ter the girls did a good job, we de- game went back and forth until Ficarra. sons fighting every step of the nied the ball inbounds making the girl that Gorham left off the The Mounties played conser- way. [Lisbon] take the long outside books, Holmes, put up a foul on a vative in the third period pulling “Carly, she’s one of the de- shots, it was a huge win for us,” double-bonus and later a field back aggressive players like Tr- fense-man at the beginning of the said Gorham coach Jean LeBlanc. goal from the floor to put the isha Falardeau to the defense in year that I told if I could rotate Gorham was hot in the first Huskies in the winners circle. order to hold out for the win. After around her she could play the quarter with a three-pointer from The last 20 seconds the ball fell about 10 minutes of frustrating whole game,” said Boucher. Ella Montminy, two field goals into Panther possession three Concord who was dancing all over from Jessica Stewart and one times, but luck and hard work basket from Alicia Vaillancour- was on Gorham’s side and they Locke to put them ahead 9-6. The rode it out. Panthers struck harder in the “We talked about fouling [Lis- Berlin Squirts play second, however, to put the bon] because we only had four hosts ahead four points, 15-11, team fouls, but I don’t think we going into the second half. Part of understand that concept yet,” Breakers and Lakers the second quarter dive for said LeBlanc on what the topic of BERLIN — On Jan. 16 the Maine Breakers, on Jan. 15 with a Gorham was due to a four-point his team’s last huddle was about. Berlin Squirts traveled to take on 2-0 loss. The visitors snuck one swing from two technical fouls The Lady Huskies were three the Lakers with an evenly by Goalie Labrecque halfway into brought against the Huskies. One for five from the floor at 60 per- matched game that eventually the first period. The remainder of was for the clerical error of for- cent while Lisbon was 46 percent left the Squirts tied 3-3. the period was scoreless with getting to have one Husky, Hayley making six out of 13 free-throws. Berlin scored first in this con- Labrecque stopping six shots. Holmes, in the book and the oth- test with a goal off the stick of In the second period Berlin er technical from too much ex- GHS 9-2-2-9 — 22 Noah Schoenbeck set up by out-shot the Breakers, but citement exhibited by the PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON LRHS 6-9-2-4 — 21 Austin Scarinza. The Lakes Re- Berlin’s offense of Cameron Gorham assistant coaching staff. Jessica Stewart is given much wiggle room as she charges down the gion answered back with a goal Delisle, Hunter Fauteux, Broedy Gorham 22 Holmes hadn’t played in previ- court against Lisbon on Friday. before the period ended. Second Gagnon, Andrew Martel, Carter Montminy 1-0-3, Stewart 3-0-6, ous games due to a concussion period Lakes Region took the lead Richmond, Tyler Rousseau and on the clock and Gorham’s Vail- “Defensively again we did a Vaillancourt-Locke 3-0-6, King 1- she was recently cleared from. with a rebound goal early on. The Noah Schoenbeck had no luck hit- lancourt-Locke eventually snuck great job in the scheme of things, 1-3, Holmes 1-2-4: Totals 9-3-22 The third quarter was a lock- remainder of the period was ting the back of the net. Breakers in for the Huskies first and only offensively we moved the ball down situation for both teams scoreless; Lakers were leading 2- got their second goal past field goal with 3:33 left in the well with a lot of open shots that Lisbon 21 going 2-2 with Gorham running 1 at the end of the second period. Berlin’s Grover at the end of the quarter. Both teams were fans of just wouldn’t fall,” said LeBlanc Brooks 1-1-3, Champagne 2-2- the floor with a spirited full court In the third period, Berlin’s second period, giving them the 2- taking high shots from outside The Huskies came back ag- 7, K. Filield 0-1-1, J. Filield 1-2-5, press. The Panther swipe came Cam Delisle took off on a break 0 lead. that turned into rim ringers. gressive with Montminy coming Clement 2-0-5: Totals 6-6-21 from Sydney Clement with 5:50 away tying it up. Berlin took the The third period was score- lead once again briefly with a goal less, and had some great defen- from Delisle with Thomas Sulli- sive play by Ryan Bisson, Rickey van earning the assist. Locals an- Lambert, Sullivan and Scarinza, Berlin bowls over Kennett Eagles swered back quickly ending the helping to shut down the opposi- By Jonathan Benton also had 10 scorers trying to out points per quarter. Kennett was game with a 3-3 tie. tion. Labrecque tallied a total of [email protected] maneuver the Mounties with line- still taking it to the basket, but Berlin Goaltenders split the eight saves and Grover 13. BERLIN — The Berlin boys up changes, but eight of the Ea- Berlin was getting more off the game Kurtis Grover played the For more info on this team or journeyed to foreign shores on gles had four points or less. transition and had a commanding first half and had 13 Saves, and any other BYH team logon to Wednesday to battle it out with “At the offensive end we are 45-21 lead by halftime to call the Trent Labrecque finished the their website at “www.berliny- the Kennett Eagles on the hard- getting much better looks against game early. game and had seven saves. outhhockey.org”. wood and showed what a cham- zones,” said Picard. “The players Berlin was 71 percent from the The Berlin Squirts hosted the pionship bound team is made of have adjusted well and are mak- floor sinking 10 for 14 foul shots with an avalanche win of 76-46 to ing good use of ball fakes and find- while Kennett drew in the fouls keep them number one in the ing open teammates.” but only made 40 percent or eight state with an 8-0 record. Berlin out rebounded Kennett for 20 of their frees. NHSUA apprentice “It was a good overall effort,” 35-22 with the visiting leaping said Berlin coach Don Picard, “We fiends being Michalik with seven BHS 17-28-21-10 — 76 program to meet in rebounded better than in our first rebounds and Bacon with six re- KHS 11-10-15-10 — 46 meeting and were able to get out bounds while also being a team on the break. Defensively we got player with five assists. The Berlin 76 two locations in the passing lanes and disrupt- Mountaineer swipers for the Arsenault 8-3-19, Drouin 4-4- The New Hampshire Softball School in Manchester on Jan. 30, ed their offense.” game were Curtis Arsenault and 15, Baillargeon 4-0-8, Giannos 1-0- Umpire Association (NHSUA) is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for rules 1-5 Kennett got out to a 4-0 lead, Dimitri Giannos with five and four 2, Michalik 3-0-8, Bacon 4-0-8, PHOTO BY JOSH SPAULDING looking for those interested in um- and on Sunday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. but Berlin went on an 11-0 run to steals each, respectively, for the Aldrich 3-0-6, Stephenson 2-2-6, Curtis Arsenault drives to the piring New Hampshire High School to 2 p.m. for rules 6-10. Clinics will take it back. Kennett cut the lead game. Donaldson 1-0-2, King 1-0-2: To- hoop for two points during first Girls Softball. If interested, contact be held at Plymouth State Universi- to two twice before the end of the Arsenault was also the lead tals 31-10-76 quarter action in North Conway Tom Ebol at 493-8383 for an appli- ty Field House in Plymouth on Sun- quarter, but Berlin led 17-11 after scorer for the Mounties with 19 Wednesday. cation. Information can also be ob- day, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for one. points that he put mostly togeth- Kennett 46 tained from the NHSUA web site at rules 1-5, and on Sunday, Feb. 27, Berlin opened the second phenomenal 4-4 from the free- er from only two quarters: putting Frost 6-2-16, Mike Lauten- www.nhsua.org. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for rules 6-10. quarter on a 13-0 run, keeping throw line and Michalik putting up eight points in the first and schlager 5-2-12, Beattie 2-0-4, Mil- The 2011 NHSUA Apprentice Interested individuals must at- Kennett off the board the first up eight points. eight in the third. ford 1-0-2, Matt Lautenschlager 1- Program will hold clinics to cover tend clinics covering all rules 1-10, three minutes. Also in the second Berlin had 10 scorers altogeth- Berlin stayed consistently 0-2, Starkey 1-0-2, Perley 0-2-2, Fox rules 1-10 at two locations. Clinics and can attend either section. quarter Berlin had seven different er, seven of which added six or ahead of the Eagles who didn’t 1-0-2, Kidder 0-2-2, Lyman 1-0-2: will be held at Memorial High scorers including Drouin going a more points to the board. Kennett give up putting ten up or more Totals 18-8-46 A10 THE BERLIN REPORTER JANUARY 26, 2011 ••• were Brad Clark in first with 53 Festival minutes, 30 seconds, Jonathon Gorham Nordic (continued from Page A1) Dodge in second with 61 min- utes, 39 seconds, and Tyler years, and then went to Fort Bergmeier in third with 1 hour, impress in Richardson, Alaska, to attend 45 minutes, and 46 seconds. the US Biathlon Training Cen- Winners for the men’s 49+ ter. That was interrupted by a race were Chris Dorion in first Coaches Series tour of duty in Vietnam. Mor- with 54 minutes, 46 seconds, ton designs ski trails for pri- Doug Huntley in second with By Jonathan Benton in 25 minutes and 16.7 sec- vate landowners, public enti- an hour, 26 minutes, and forty [email protected] onds for 129th place. ties, and has even designed five seconds, and Mark Kelley WHITEFIELD — The At the Bretton Woods trails for competition venues in third with an hour and 27 Gorham Nordic team was race on Wednesday, Ross for major international events. minutes, twenty six seconds. busy last week racing was again the lone wolf For the races there were For the women’s race, the amongst 17 schools at the competing as the only first, second, and third place winners were Susan Thomp- White Mountains hosted Gorham girl, but wasn’t metals for each class of racers son in first with an 1:07, Laur- Coaches Series on Satur- fazed as she bolted her way (men, women, and juniors), as na Keenan in second with 1:22, day as well as top finishes to fifth place in 26 minutes well as trophies given to the and Phoebe Backler in third against local teams at Bret- and 36 seconds. fastest racers for the men and with an 1:29. ton Woods on Wednesday. Flying across the snow to Out of 133 racers Rachel women’s races. The winner of the junior lead the boy’s team again The winners for the men’s race (3.5K) was Caleb Clark Ross was the only Lady was Balon who took super under 30 14K race were Neil and the participants in the Husky and took 46th place second overall in only 22 23 minutes and 31.7 sec- minutes. Scraping his way Graves in first with a time of 52 children’s race were Abe Back- onds. into the top 25 was Host in minutes, 17 seconds, and Den- ler, Triston and Amira Robert- The two male representa- 24th place in a time of nis Page in second with 55 min- son, and Livy Clark. tives for Gorham were Kyle 27:01. Only three places be- utes, 30 seconds. The trails at Milan Hill State Balon, speeding his way in- hind was up and coming The winners for the men’s Park are open and groomed to 39th place in 18 minutes newcomer Ben Wadell in PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON 30 to 48 years old 14K race throughout the winter. and 45 seconds, and Zach the 27th slot in a time of Zach Host works the hill in the middle of the White Mountains Host, who finished strong 29:07. Coaches Series on Saturday.

chester (nwgm.org). Hardship Northway Bank proudly Panthers pounce on Huskies (continued from Page A3) serves the financial needs of consumer, small business, and Savings Bank, Ocean Bank/Peo- commercial customers By Jonathan Benton ple’s United Bank, Centrix Bank, Lisbon was hard to get a bead throughout northern and cen- [email protected] Woodsville Guaranty Bank, Led- with four players putting up 10 or tral New Hampshire. As a local LISBON — The Huskies played yard National Bank, Merrimack more points for the game. They also business with 19 banking cen- hard, but were simply outgunned County Savings Bank, Clare- shot well from the outside with Pan- ters, 225 associates, and a full by the Lisbon Panthers on Friday in mont Savings Bank, Community ther Dylan Chase leading his team range of banking and invest- a 59-42 match. Guaranty Savings Bank, Federal with 16 points of which four field ment solutions, we strive to “[Lisbon] is a good team and we Savings Bank, Franklin Savings goals were three pointers. support customers, business- have some kids that are sick and un- Bank, Hampshire First Bank, “[Lisbon’s] kind of defense, 3-2 es, and communities as they available, but that’s no excuse,” Passumpsic Savings Bank and is tough to rebound off of and Lis- work to achieve more reward- said Gorham Coach Bill Goodrich. First Colebrook Bank. bon is a good rebounding team and ing and financially secure fu- “We didn’t rebound the ball well For more information, visit outside shooting team as well,” said tures. For more information, and Lisbon is the kind of team that the website of either Northway Goodrich. visit northwaybank.com. can get stuff off the transition.” The third quarter was Gorham’s Bank (northwaybank.com) or The Huskies had a slow start time to shine playing their best to NeighborWorks Greater Man- with Lisbon out scoring them two match Lisbon 11-11. The Huskies to one in the first quarter to put the were looking sluggish in the first visitors in an initial seven-point half, but were bursting with energy PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON hole. The only breadwinners for in the third with Gorham’s Sam Husky Doug Willey will not be denied by Panther pressure as he heads Overweight pump and a place to store Gorham in those first eight minutes Jensen and Willey pulling in some down the court Friday. (continued from Page A3) breastmilk; cities and towns were Patrick Pike with a field goal turnovers for a change. The fourth can promote healthy active and Doug Willey with a three-point- quarter also started off well for around,” said Goodrich, “learn from Gorham 42 vision and other screen time; transportation and improve ac- er and two free-throws. Gorham with an uplifting three- these mistakes, play with more in- Pike 2-2-6, Goodrich 1-0-2, Lam- schools and child care settings cess to affordable fruits and It was the same story for the rest pointer from Jensen in the first 20 tensity and we’ll see what hap- bertson 0-1-1, Willey 3-5-10, Jensen can require fruits and vegeta- vegetables through community of the first half with Lisbon slipping seconds. In the end the Huskies pens.” 2-0-5, St. Hilaire 3-2-7, Desfosses 3-0- bles at all meals and snacks; gardens and farmers’ markets. through Gorham’s half court zone faced a heavy-hitting team while Gorham was 69 percent from the 6, Turgeon 0-1-1: Totals 14-11-42 schools can allow the use of To learn more, contact the and Lisbon receiving numerous not looking completely healthy floor going 11 for 16 while Lisbon playgrounds and community Obesity Prevention Program at turnovers off their full court press. themselves and had a handful of power-housed 83 percent from the Lisbon 59 gardens by the public during 271-4551. To read the report, go “I was disappointed to how we missed opportunities for the loss. floor making 10 out of 12 foul shots. Clement 6-0-13, Knighton 2-4-8, non-school hours; worksites to reacted to [the full court press] at With 1:40 left in the game both Chase 5-0-16, Heath 4-3-11, Myers 1- can allow breastfeeding women http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/ first, but eventually I think we did teams put in their benches. GHS 7-14-11-10 — 42 1-3, Thompson 4-2-10: Totals 22-10- sufficient break time and pri- nhp/obesity.htm. okay with it,” said Goodrich. “We just got to turn this thing LRHS 14-20-11-14 — 59 59 vate non-bathroom space to Berlin Business Directory

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COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO A blanket making party Relay for Life Dinner Members and friends of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Berlin, gathered recently for an evening of quilt tying. The The annual Relay for Life lasagna dinner, held on Saturday evening at AVH, drew 203 adults and 10 chil- quilts will be gifted to DCYF, Berlin, to be distributed to area children entering the system. St. Paul Church is dren, raising a total of $1,860. The Relay Team will have other community events this year, including the located at 101 Norway St. Sunday service is at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Pictured are, seated, Jean "2nd Annual AVH Has Talent" show, at the White Mountain Chalet on Friday, May 6. Plummer, Carolyn Riff, and Sue Sturdevant; standing, Lil Peabody, Beth Lorden, Louise Shaw, and Lori Bryant.

Prison cellblock, which are double placement (for adult males on- bunked. An additional 112 beds ly), and the possibility of ex- center and Trails Bureau funding The warming hut will be next to (continued from Page A1) Center were recently added after con- panding the Berlin prison to (continued from Page A1) for the rest of the work. the pavilion off the Camp Loop Gamache said that this sum- Trail duce recidivism), transporta- verting one of the two gymnasi- house additional adult minimum deck. The entrance is an airlock mer, the Trails Bureau, partnered The snowmobile club got the tion, case management, and the ums to a minimum custody and medium security popula- with bathrooms coming off to the with the local snowmobile club — idea to put a warming hut in at possibility of public-private part- dorm. The prison employs ap- tion. sides, so if the building is closed, The White Mountain Ridge Run- Jericho Mountain State Park be- nerships to help fix the correc- proximately 200 people and the Jeff Lyons of the Department bathrooms will still be accessi- ners — will be putting up a log cause the Jefferson Highlanders tions infrastructure in the state. annual budget is approximately of Corrections stressed that ble. There are two offices and cabin to be used year round. The snowmobile club has a warming One of the suggestions for fixing $15.5 million. there have been no changes then a big room with a cathedral cabin would provide a place to hut already. Gomes said that last the infrastructure is to upgrade The request for information made and that this is just to ex- ceiling. rest in the summer and act as a winter, he and his niece used that and expand existing facilities, in- was sent to both public and pri- amine the economic feasibility of The goal of the visitor center warming hut in the winter. warming hut when she got cold. cluding the one in Berlin. vate entities that may provide the potential changes. is to have a nice building at the Bryan MacDonald, the trail Gomes said that having a The Northern New Hamp- the Department of Corrections Berlin Mayor Paul Grenier trailhead for visitors to enter and master for the Berlin snowmobile warming hut can make the snow- shire Correctional Facility (NCF) with information about the con- said that he fully supports ef- overlook the park. The building club, said that at the moment the mobile experience enjoyable for opened in 2000 in Berlin. It is a cerns they have. The goal is to forts to expand the Berlin facili- would also provide maps, sou- club is looking to build a 16’ by 20’ the whole family and will also 562-bed facility housing primari- get information concerning the ty, but would want to make sure venirs, and snacks for people log cabin. Currently, MacDonald give people a chance to appreci- ly medium and minimum cus- development of new correction- that staffing levels and over- coming into the park. At the mo- said, the group is in the process of ate the view of Jericho Mountain tody male inmates. The facility is al facilities in the state, the de- crowding problems were ad- ment, all that is in the parking lot acquiring the wood and other State Park in the winter without comprised of eight modular velopment of a multi-state cor- dressed before moving forward. is a big mounted map. With the parts for the project. He said the freezing. Gomes said the warming housing units of 30 to 34 cells per rectional facility, out of state visitor center, there will be vol- group is also approaching area hut will hopefully draw more fam- unteers and state employees to contractors to see if they would ilies to the area to use the Park. ask questions about the park and be able to donate their services Another project that Gamache to help point people in the right to the project. has been toying with is a poten- direction. Larry Gomes, the assistant tial year-round campground at Jericho Mountain State Park trail master, said that the group the park, something he thinks opened in 2006 and is the largest has a $15,000 Tillotson Grant that there is a potential niche for. At ATV park in the region, at 7,500 they are using to fund the project. the moment, he is looking into se- acres. Work has been ongoing The grant was awarded right be- curing funding for that project since the state purchased the fore Christmas. Gomes said the and has been investigating possi- land from T.R. Dillon Logging of group hopes to break ground ear- ble private partnerships. Anson, Maine for $2.1 million. ly this summer, probably in June. That money came from the oper- ating fund of the Trails Bureau which comes from ATV registra- tions and federal recreational Energy bate applications and answer any trails program funds. questions in determining the sys- Once the work at Jericho (continued from Page A2) tem that would best suit your Mountain State Park is finished, PAREI volunteers have com- needs,” said Elander Gamache said the goal is to have mitted to helping the SUN-REI vol- ([email protected]). 140 miles of trails. At the mo- unteers get their organization off “SUNREI is thrilled to be working ment, less than half of the trails the ground by coming to the first with PAREI to bring energy rais- are completed. couple of energy raisers. ers to the North Country. Please The work being done on the “If you are interested in in- feel free to contact any of us with park is federally funded through stalling a solar hot water system any questions at all. We hope to a Land and Water Conservation on your house, we at SUNREI will have our first SUNREI energy rais- Fund (LWCF) grant for the visitor work with you to complete the re- er in late May or early June.

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HELP WANTED - Coordinate requests for field service trips. Littleton Coin Company, a nationally recognized mail - Periodic reporting of top priority issues. NFI North, Inc. order leader in the collectibles field for over 65 years, - Document and record the important issues. providing coins, paper money and supplies to collectors, Creating diverse and innovative services for people Requirements: seeks to fill the following position: NFI North Array of Services, Davenport School located in Jefferson, NH, - Inside sales personality with a technical background and solid computer is an intensive level residential program which serves adolescent females skills. Must enjoy dealing with customers and troubleshooting Advertising New Program Planner ages 13 – 18 years of age, has the following opening: - Must understand engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), materi- This position will research, develop, propose and implement als, maintenance and repair procedures. Have technical writing abilities. new offers and test new media to achieve established lead Clinician: Seeking licensed clinician to join the clinical team in the North generation goals. Key aspects of this position include effective - Must have the ability to work under pressure, be self sufficient, and have Country. NFI North provides community based, education and residential inventory utilization, media negotiations, creative print and services. This position provides to consumers individual counseling, group strong decision making skills production, and analysis of performance. counseling, family counseling, develops treatment plans, provides clinical - Strong technical problem solving skills. Must be a team player and have You must be detail oriented, with superior planning, supervision for staff and helps with overall milieu management. Someone strong work ethics organizational and analytical skills. Additionally, you must be who functions well as a part of a team and has good communication and able to efficiently and effectively see projects through to documentation skills is the ideal candidate. There is occasional travel asso- Education, Training, and Experience: completion while working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking ciated with this position with mileage reimbursement and position has a - 5 years in a similar role. environment. Excellent communication skills and basic flexible schedule. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related - Familiar with mobile equipment, hydraulics and problem solving associat- Marketing knowledge are essential, as you will interact with counseling field and licensure required. NFI North is a national human ed with welded steel structures. multiple departments and outside vendors. service organization with a unique philosophy focusing on the Normative - Experience performing field service trips. The self-starting, energetic candidate will also possess strong Community Approach. - Ability for travel (extensively at times) research, math and computer skills. Knowledge of Excel We offer an excellent benefits package with health and dental, paid vaca- - Excellent office organizational and operational skills. Must be detailed and spreadsheets, along with 3-5 years experience in a professional tion, sick and holidays, tuition reimbursement, excellent training, career result oriented. office environment with limited supervision is preferred. growth and supportive work environment. - Must have very strong computer skills Interested candidates should forward their resumes to: Send resume and cover letter to: Jennifer Altieri, Program Director, NFI Please direct resumes to: North, PO Box 209, Jefferson, NH 03583 or e-mail: Director of Administrative Operations ©2011 LCC, LLC [email protected]. Visit www.nfinorth.com EOE/AA Rotobec USA Littleton Coin Company, LLC NOW Mike Currier - Operations Manager 1309 Mt. Eustis Road C all our 162 Rotobec Drive, Littleton NH 03561 Littleton NH 03561-3735 JOBLINE 603-444-2103 • Fax 603-444-0327 • [email protected] [email protected] 603-444-4200 NFI North, Inc. Creating diverse and innovative services for people

NFI North Array of Services, Davenport School located in Jefferson, NH, is an intensive level residential program which serves adolescent females ages 13 – 18 years of age, has the following opening:

Assistant Program Director: Responsible for the functioning and operation of the program along with the Director. This includes work at the program and community based services. Some responsibilities include milieu man- agement, staff supervision, administrative tasks (including payroll, schedul- Brake for ing, petty cash), group counseling, individual supportive counseling, over- seeing food service component, coordination of community involvement, program maintenance, support with treatment plan development and staff training. Someone who is organized, flexible, reliable, creative and has a love for working with children and families is the ideal candidate. NFI North is a family driven organization that focuses on people’s strengths. Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with additional supervisory experience Moose. required. We offer an excellent benefits package with health and dental, paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition reimbursement, excellent training, career growth and supportive work environment. Visit our website at nfinorth.com. It could save your life. Please send resume and cover letter to: Jennifer Altieri, Program Director, PO Box 209, Jefferson, NH 03583 or Email [email protected] EOE/AA A16 THE BERLIN REPORTER JANUARY 26, 2011 •••