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Who or What is the WMVC (White Mountains Veterans Council)
BERLIN The White Mountains Veterans Council was established in the early 1950s. Its membership is composed of area Veterans Organizations representatives. They joined for the purpose of unity and organization of Patriotic Observances within the community as a non-profit group. Since its inception, most of the veteran organizations began to disband to the point that in the late 1990s only the Berlin American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Marine Corps League and their Ladies Auxiliaries remain as members. In the 1990s WMVC added to its purpose to become a single voice in veterans issues on a state and local level. Working with our city officials, we produced a POW – MIA Memorial and POW – MIA Observance Program. Again working with our city officials the Veterans Memorial Park at the old Glen Avenue Park was established. We also provide a Military Honors Funeral Detail for all Honorably Discharged Veterans. In 2000, the WMVC opened its membership to any honorably discharged veteran and his or her dependents as well as any non-veteran individual or group wishing to help us to provide our Patriotic Observances and duties to our community. The only dues required for membership is volunteer time and commitment. All required funds the WMVC uses come from donations and fund raising. Our Patriotic Observances planned for 2008 are: May 26-Memorial Day, June 14-Flag Day, July 4-Independence Day, September 19-POW-MIA Day, November 11-Veterans Day, and when called upon, our Military Honors Funeral Details. Plans are in works for adding Observances for: Victory in Europe Day (May 8), Victory in Japan Day (Aug. 15), Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7 ). Should anyone or civic/social group be interested in more information about the White Mountains Veterans Council please contact Gary Roy at (603)723-6271 or email: nhvetusn2004@yahoo.com or write to WMVC c/o VFW Post 2520, 1107 Main Street, Berlin NH 03570.
Sununu to co-host May 17 mortgage workshop with Burton, Gallus
WASHINGTON, DC United States Senator John Sununu (R-NH) has announced that he will host the fourth in a series of home mortgage workshops on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lancaster Town Hall at 25 Main Street. Co-hosts of the event are Executive Councilor Ray Burton and State Senator John Gallus. “Helpful resources are available for New Hampshire residents who own a home or are interested in purchasing one,” said Sununu, who has hosted similar workshop in Manchester, Nashua and Concord. “The workshops are designed to provide the latest information on programs and initiatives regarding mortgages and foreclosures. I encourage anyone from New Hampshire who has questions or concerns to attend.” The session is free and open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring relevant paperwork, such as loan documentation, that may be helpful when talking with participating organizations. The first portion of the event will take place from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and will include remarks by Councilor Burton, Senator Gallus, Senator Sununu, and U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, New Hampshire Field Director Greg Carson. A short panel discussion will follow where participants will highlight counseling and other resources that will be available to citizens. Panelists will include representatives from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development - Federal Housing Administration, the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, and the New Hampshire Banking Department. The following organizations will join in the workshop: Department of Housing and Urban Development - Federal Housing Administration; New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority; Tri County Community Action Program; AHEAD, Inc.; Granite State Independent Living (GSIL); USDA Rural Development; New Hampshire Legal Assistance; NH Banking Department; First Colebrook Bank and Northway Bank.
All you can eat ham and bean supper
The public is invited to an "All You Can Eat" Ham 'n' Bean Supper, Saturday, May 24 at the Gorham Congregational Church, located on Main Street across from the Royalty Athletic Club in Gorham. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are only $7 per adult and $4. for children 12 years and younger. "Many people will be returning to the area over Memorial Day Weekend", said Roma Hayes and Chris Legendre, co-chairs for the event. "We thought they might appreciate a good, home-cooked supper." The monies that are raised from this event will go towards the church's furnace fund to improve their heating system. The "All You Can Eat" menu features delicious Black Oak Ham, potato and macaroni salads, cole slaw, homemade brown bread and dinner rolls, and a variety of homemade pies. The supper is presented in cooperation with the Gorham Senior Program. For more information contact the Gorham Congregational Church at 466-2136.
Salvation Army holding auction fundraiser
BERLIN The Salvation Army is hosting its annual spaghetti supper/auction fundraiser on Thursday, May 15, at the corps building at 15 Cole Street in Berlin and the public is invited to attend. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. with a delicious spaghetti dinner with all the fixings provided by LaBotega Saladinos of Gorham. The auctioneer will be Scott Labnon of the Town & Country Inn of Shelburne. There will also be a raffle with many pleasing prizes. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10 years of age. The auction items this year include: Mt. Washington Resort, Breton Woods Dinner for 2 Gift Certificate $120Value Mt. View Grand, White Field Sunday Brunch for 2 Gift Certificate $100Value Nature & Wildlife Photography Photo $ 90Value Saladino’s’ Restaurant Italian Food Basket $100Value Saladino’s Restaurant Italian Food Basket $ 50Value Saladino’s Restaurant Gift Certificate $ 20Value Lee & Dawn Coulombe La Roué Knife Set with cutting board $ 20 Value Androscoggin Valley Country Club 5 Rds. of Play Gift Certificate $125Value Town and Country 3 Month Health Club Gift Certificate $165Value Aubucheon Hardware Wooden Bench Glider $170Value Isaacason Steel Sweat Shirt, Tea Shirt & 2 Jugs Maple Syrup $45 Value Lee & Dawn Coulombe Game of Trivial Pursuit $ 25 Value North Country Dental Teeth Whitening System $60 Value The Smokin’ Grill BBQ Party for 10 – 12 People $250Valu Caron Building Lazar Angel Guide $ 70 Value Lee & Dawn Coulombe Robo Sweep Vacuum $ 50 Value The White Mt. Hotel & Resort Sunday Brunch for 2 Gift Certificate $ 40Value Lee & Dawn Coulombe Big Band Music Wall Clock $ 30 Value Lee & Dawn Coulombe 3 Home Air Filters Lg. Med. Sm $150Value Larry Richards Painting of Stark Village $125Value Larry Richards Bird of Paradise $ 85Value Larry Richards Fantasy Land Face in Tree $ 30 Value Lee & Dawn Coulombe Harvest Wall Clock $ 40 Value Larry Richards 3 Dimensional Painting $ 35 Value Colonial Fort Inn, Gorham Breakfast for 2 $20 to $ 30Value The Balsams Green Fee Certificate for 2 $168 Value Bryant’s Funeral Home Grocery Card $ 50 Value The Coolidge’s Waterford Crystal Frame $ 59Value Lee & Dawn Coulombe Terrace Accent Candles $ 25Value Saladino’s Restaurant Gift Certificate $ 20Value The Coolidge’s Hammock Swing Chair $ 30Value Laconia Savings LLBEAN fleece blanket w/case $ 30Value Santa’s Village 2 Passes to Santa’s Village $ 46Value Story Land 2 passes to Story Land $ 30Value Kaiboo Something for everyone Gift Certificate $ 15 Value Sylvia Saladino Mary Kay $ 28 Value Laconia Savings 17 collector quarter assort. “99 – 07” $135Value Barbara Couture Historical Collectables $ 70+ The Coolidge’s Reversible Fleece Blanket $ 30 Value Saladino’s Restaurant Gift Certificate $ 20Value Proceeds from the event benefit the local Salvation Army which services a 60-mile radius around Berlin.
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