Brewtopia a hugh success
To the editor:
Brewtopia was a huge success and has definitely become one of the “Big Events” of the year! It was clearly evident that this was a night for the community to come together and have fun. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the evening. All this would not have been possible without the help of our generous sponsors so a big “thank you” goes out to Burgess Biomass, Aerial Site Communications, Nordic Construction, Berlin City Dealership, Chapman Container, P & L Auto Parts, Great North Woods Container Service, Maureen’s Boutique, ReMax, Pete’s Auto Body & Seventh Street Graphics. Your continuous support is greatly appreciated. White Mountain Distributors had an awesome selection of beverages on hand and PLAN B rocked the Chalet! We couldn’t have done it without you guys…thanks!
Brewtopia may be over…but the Beer Crawl Game has just begun. Get your Beer Crawl Game cards filled by May 31, for a chance to win some great prize packages such as the BBQ Package- Gas Grill donated by the Chamber & Grilling Utensils donated by Caron’s, Golfing Package- Golf Bag donated by White Mountain Distributors and Golf Game Passes donated by Androscoggin Valley Golf Club, Patio Package- Glass Table with umbrella and four chairs donated by Aubuchon Hardware, Picnic Package- White Picnic Table donated by White Mountain Lumber, and the Beer Crawl Package - $300 value consists of gift certificates from all 15 Beer Crawl participating establishments.
New this year -- you can purchase the Beer Crawl Game Card at the Chamber Office, 961 Main Street, for $10. So, if you didn’t make it to Brewtopia, you can still play the game and win great prizes!
Mark your calendars for Beer Crawl Trolley Night on Friday, May 10. Beer Crawl Trolley Night is free for everyone, not just the Beer Crawl game holders. One trolley will run from Berlin to Gorham beginning at 7 p.m. and stopping at the following member establishments: Fagin’s Pub, Millyard, J’s Corner, Boott Spur Grille, SAALT and the T & C. Be safe. Don’t drink and drive. The final trolley stop at Fagin’s Pub at midnight will drive everyone home to Milan, Berlin and Gorham. Don’t forget…bring all your friends. No participation in the Beer Crawl Game necessary - everyone can ride! For more information please call the chamber at 752-6060 or find the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.
Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce
Berlin
Brewtopia was a huge success and has definitely become one of the “Big Events” of the year! It was clearly evident that this was a night for the community to come together and have fun. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the evening. All this would not have been possible without the help of our generous sponsors so a big “thank you” goes out to Burgess Biomass, Aerial Site Communications, Nordic Construction, Berlin City Dealership, Chapman Container, P & L Auto Parts, Great North Woods Container Service, Maureen’s Boutique, ReMax, Pete’s Auto Body & Seventh Street Graphics. Your continuous support is greatly appreciated. White Mountain Distributors had an awesome selection of beverages on hand and PLAN B rocked the Chalet! We couldn’t have done it without you guys…thanks!
Brewtopia may be over…but the Beer Crawl Game has just begun. Get your Beer Crawl Game cards filled by May 31, for a chance to win some great prize packages such as the BBQ Package- Gas Grill donated by the Chamber & Grilling Utensils donated by Caron’s, Golfing Package- Golf Bag donated by White Mountain Distributors and Golf Game Passes donated by Androscoggin Valley Golf Club, Patio Package- Glass Table with umbrella and four chairs donated by Aubuchon Hardware, Picnic Package- White Picnic Table donated by White Mountain Lumber, and the Beer Crawl Package - $300 value consists of gift certificates from all 15 Beer Crawl participating establishments.
New this year -- you can purchase the Beer Crawl Game Card at the Chamber Office, 961 Main Street, for $10. So, if you didn’t make it to Brewtopia, you can still play the game and win great prizes!
Mark your calendars for Beer Crawl Trolley Night on Friday, May 10. Beer Crawl Trolley Night is free for everyone, not just the Beer Crawl game holders. One trolley will run from Berlin to Gorham beginning at 7 p.m. and stopping at the following member establishments: Fagin’s Pub, Millyard, J’s Corner, Boott Spur Grille, SAALT and the T & C. Be safe. Don’t drink and drive. The final trolley stop at Fagin’s Pub at midnight will drive everyone home to Milan, Berlin and Gorham. Don’t forget…bring all your friends. No participation in the Beer Crawl Game necessary - everyone can ride! For more information please call the chamber at 752-6060 or find the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.
Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce
Berlin
Last Updated on Monday, 29 April 2013 20:02
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LaFerriere letter insulting
To the editor:
The guest column titled Karmic National Debt by Frank LaFerriere is without a doubt one of the most insulting and gross misrepresentations of America that I have ever read in your paper. A column written with such hate and vitriol one would expect to see it in a North Korean or Jihadi newspaper. One can only assume that the karma Mr. LaFerriere is talking about- is that the innocent people killed and maimed in Boston by Muslim terrorists deserved it, because of what Mr. LaFerriere perceives that America has done to the rest of the world. Mr. LaFerriere is entitled to his insensitive, outrageous, callous opinion, but he would be better off as leading critic of America outside of the United States of America- maybe as party member in Cuba, North Korea or a Imam of the Taliban in Pakistan as his attitude about America is more in tune with theirs. I am optimistically looking forward to less drivel to appearing in Berlin Daily Sun in the future. May your Karma catch up with you Mr. LaFerriere, you reap what you sow.
James Grant CPO USN Ret.
Errol
The guest column titled Karmic National Debt by Frank LaFerriere is without a doubt one of the most insulting and gross misrepresentations of America that I have ever read in your paper. A column written with such hate and vitriol one would expect to see it in a North Korean or Jihadi newspaper. One can only assume that the karma Mr. LaFerriere is talking about- is that the innocent people killed and maimed in Boston by Muslim terrorists deserved it, because of what Mr. LaFerriere perceives that America has done to the rest of the world. Mr. LaFerriere is entitled to his insensitive, outrageous, callous opinion, but he would be better off as leading critic of America outside of the United States of America- maybe as party member in Cuba, North Korea or a Imam of the Taliban in Pakistan as his attitude about America is more in tune with theirs. I am optimistically looking forward to less drivel to appearing in Berlin Daily Sun in the future. May your Karma catch up with you Mr. LaFerriere, you reap what you sow.
James Grant CPO USN Ret.
Errol
Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013 22:47
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You owe these girls an apology
Written by Rose Dodge
To the editor:
This letter concerns Wednesday, April 17th's edition of the Berlin Daily Sun. In particular it is addressed to Jean LeBlanc, sports writer. Jean, what went through your mind when you wrote about the girl's softball team? In your article you mentioned two young ladies by name who are part of the Mountaineers team. It is bad enough they never play, yet are part of the team, without being degraded by your pen in the paper. These girls are a part of a team not to be mentioned by you as roaming Community Field's green pastures where the Mountaineers make their home. They have feelings. We as a community should support their efforts. Perhaps it was a slip of the pin or another quite simple explanation which I hope you address in their paper as soon as possible.
This letter concerns Wednesday, April 17th's edition of the Berlin Daily Sun. In particular it is addressed to Jean LeBlanc, sports writer. Jean, what went through your mind when you wrote about the girl's softball team? In your article you mentioned two young ladies by name who are part of the Mountaineers team. It is bad enough they never play, yet are part of the team, without being degraded by your pen in the paper. These girls are a part of a team not to be mentioned by you as roaming Community Field's green pastures where the Mountaineers make their home. They have feelings. We as a community should support their efforts. Perhaps it was a slip of the pin or another quite simple explanation which I hope you address in their paper as soon as possible.
Otherwise to the parents of these girls, you probably should start a collection to purchase a lawn mower so that the girls roaming the pastures at Community Field can keep their grass cut.
Sorry Jean, you owe the girls and their families an apology.
A concerned grandparent and supporter of BHS' sports,
Pat Savard
Berlin
Berlin
Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013 22:44
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
To the Editor:
The CAC-CC was founded in 2009, as the culmination of a 2 year collaboration effort between Division for Children, Youth & Families, law enforcement, prosecutors, victim advocates, mental health professionals, medical professionals, and other committed community members in Coos County. This group of dedicated volunteers was driven by an urgent need to respond to a growing number of reports of sexual and physical abuse of children.
Child abuse is a community problem that Coos County chooses to challenge through multi-disciplinary cooperation. The Child Advocacy Center of Coos County (CAC-CC) is comprised of professionals from the Division for Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), law enforcement, prosecution, victim advocacy, medical, mental health, education, and other disciplines as appropriate. We are committed to coordinated investigations and effective utilization of existing community resources to help the community identify and confront child abuse so as to reduce trauma and promote healing of victims and their supportive care givers and hold offender's accountable.
Child victims of crime come to the CAC-CC where they can be interviewed in a child-friendly, neutral environment that is safe and secure. The CAC-CC brings together all pieces of a multi-disciplinary team to one child friendly location so that one interview can be conducted and all relevant parties are represented and working together from day one of the investigation.
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. It’s a great opportunity for us to look at what we are doing and acknowledge our challenges here in the North Country. In this stressful economy it is important to recognize that the national increase in child maltreatment paired with budget cuts across the board are a dangerous combination for our children. Because of this, our most vulnerable population stands at greater risk than ever.
The good news is this; New Hampshire is one of the few states that have a Child Advocacy Center in every county. The CAC-CC is working tirelessly to ensure that child victims of crime in Coos County have access to the comprehensive and supportive services available. The CAC-CC has the ability to run on a lean budget and still make a significant impact on the lives of those innocent victims who are brought to the CAC-CC. However, our greatest challenge: the CAC-CC is not state funded and we rely on you, our community, to help support our work. Our mission relies on the continued support of the communities we serve. The CAC of Coos County is dedicated to eliminating child abuse by protecting children, and supporting healing and justice through education and cooperative partnerships in our communities.
Along with helping child victims of crime, the CAC-CC strives to prevent child abuse. Education and awareness around the complex issue is a powerful tool against those who commit these heinous crimes. The CAC-CC is soon launching an outreach and education program to help combat the prevalence of child abuse crimes within our communities.
So, as we enjoy April and begin to enjoy the signs of spring, please take a moment to think about the child victims of crime in our beautiful county that need your support. Donate your time, your funds or your ideas to your local Child Advocacy Center of Coos County and I guarantee you will notice the impact. I also strongly encourage you to visit the CAC-CC and talk to the staff about the work we are doing. It will be an experience you will not soon forget.
You can find the CAC-CC on Facebook at Child Advocacy Center of Coos County. We are located at 1 Middle St, Lancaster, NH 03584, and can be contact at 603-788-4633.
Thank you,
Andrea Gagne
Executive Director
Child Advocacy Center of Coos County
Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 22:18
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Are you ready to make a difference in a child’s life?
The New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth, & Families will be hosting an informational event at the Red Jacket Resort located in North Conway, NH to find out more about how to become a foster & adoptive parent, on January 13, 2013.
For more information about the event and to RSVP contact: Linda A. Pivin 752-7800 Ext. 329.
Foster/Adoptive Classes begin in Berlin on January 29, 2013 – they are FREE to attend – Contact Linda to register 1-800-972-6111 or 752-7800 Ext. 329!!!
Linda A. Pivin
Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 16:00
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