LA Rotary Guest Devan Knight August 27‏th

LA Rotary to Welcome Devan Knight from the ME Red Claws on August 27

 Devan Knight

Lewiston – Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club have invited Devan Knight from the Maine Red Claws, to be their guest speaker on Thursday, August 27.  Knight is a native of Lisbon Falls, Maine.  He returned to his home state from New York to pursue a career in professional sports. Knight first joined the Red Claws for the 2012-13 season, serving as a game operations intern, then serving as an intern in the group sales department for the Portland Sea Dogs. 

He returned to the Red Claws prior to the 2013-14 season to serve as an Inside Sales Representative before being named an Account Executive where he is responsible for the group and season ticket sales and sponsorship. He currently resides in Lisbon Falls and has recently finished his Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management at the University of Southern Maine.

Lewiston-Auburn Rotary members welcome guests every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston.

Submitted by:

Monica M. Millhime

Lewiston – Auburn Rotary Program Chair

Agenda Lisbon Town Council Meeting August 18, 2015

*** IMPORTANT NOTE:  The meeting time has changed for this meeting and will begin at 6:00 PM.

AGENDA

TOWN COUNCIL

Tuesday August 18, 2015

LISBON TOWN OFFICE

***6:00PM*** 

 

1.   CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE TO FLAG

2.   ROLL CALL

___Councilor Bickford	___ Councilor Brunelle	___ Councilor Crafts	___ Councilor Garrison
___ Councilor Lunt	___Councilor Metivier	___ Councilor Pesce

      Town Clerk reading of meeting rules

 3.  GOOD NEWS & RECOGNITION

4.   PUBLIC HEARINGS − A. Fireworks Ordinance

5.  AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION & RESPONSE FOR AGENDA ITEMS

 6.   CONSENT AGENDA

      2015-235   ORDER −  A. Minutes of July 28, 2015

                                        B. Minutes of August 4, 2015

7.   COUNCIL ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, & ORDINANCES

      2015-236   ORDINANCE − Fireworks Ordinance (Second Reading)

      2015-237   ORDINANCE − Fee Schedule -Fireworks Citation (First Reading)

      2015-238   ORDER − Cameras - Fuel pumps

      2015-239   ORDER − Disposal of Loader Tires

      2015-240   ORDER − Acceptance of Fairbanks Road

      2015-241   ORDER − Bureau of Highway Safety-Buckle up- No excuses Enforcement Grant Award Acceptance

      2015-242   ORDER − Bureau of Highway Safety-Impaired Driving High Visibility Enforcement Grant Award Acceptance

      2015-243   ORDER − Tax Acquired Property - Write-Off

       2015-244   ORDER − Personal Property Tax- Write-Off

       2015-245   ORDER − School Payroll & Accounts Payable Policy Amendment

      2015-246   ORDER − MEPers IUUAL Funds

      2015-247   ORDER − Brownfields Phase I

      2015-248   ORDER − Fame Contract

      2015-249   ORDER − Medical Marijuana Ordinance Discussion

      2015-250   ORDER − Time Warner Franchise Fee

       2015-251   ORDER − School Budget Validation Referendum Timeline & October /November Council Meeting  Schedule

       2015-252   ORDER − Schedule Workshops

8.   OTHER BUSINESS

      A. Town Manager's Report

      B.  Finance Director's Report

      C.  Department Head Reports (Written reports for Council)

9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION & RESPONSE NEW ITEMS

10. APPOINTMENTS

      2015-253   ORDER − Lisbon Cemetery Committee (1)

11. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION

2015-254   ORDER − 1 MRSA § 405 (6)(C) Acquisition or disposition of real property or economic development

2015-255   ORDER − 1 MRSA § 405 (6)(E) Consultation with Legal

13. ADJOURNMENT

      2015-256   ORDER - To Adjourn

 Editor's Note: Go to the town website to view the packet of more information for each topic present on this agenda.

LA Rotary Guest Robert Casimiro on August 20th

LA Rotary to Welcome Robert Casimiro on August 20

 Robert Casimiro

 

Lewiston – Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club have invited Robert Casimiro, to be their guest speaker on Immigration during the Thursday, August 20 meeting.  Casimiro is an avid reader, primarily History and Current Affairs.  He has had 104 of his Commentaries published in local newspaper on local, state, and national affairs (Weymouth News, Weymouth Massachusetts).  His Primary interest  is Immigration.  

Casimiro is the former Executive Director of the Massachusetts Citizens for Immigration Reform (MCIR), a state-wide, volunteer, non-partisan organization that promotes sustainable, enforceable immigration policy  for the past three years.  He participated as a Minuteman – Seven (7) trips to the southern border; Two (2) trips to border with Canada for border watch participation.  He travels throughout the New England states for meetings, local assistance, and participation in rallies and demonstrations.

Lewiston-Auburn Rotary members welcome guests every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston.

Submitted by: 

Monica M. Millhime

Lewiston – Auburn Rotary Program Chair

LA Rotary Guest Daniel Buck Soules‏ on August 13th

LA Rotary to Welcome Daniel Buck Soules on August 13

 

Daniel Buck Soules

Lewiston – Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club have invited Art Appraiser, Auctioneer and Broker, Daniel Buck Soules, as their featured guest speaker on Thursday, August 13.   Daniel Buck Soules, owner of Daniel Buck Auctions and Appraisals grew up in his family’s Antiques business in Western Massachusetts. He has been involved in the appraisal and sale of American Antiques and Fine Art for more than 40 years.  

Soules has been an auctioneer since 1975 and is an internationally recognized appraiser of Fine Art and Antiques.  As an appraiser of Fine Art and Antiques, he travels throughout the country conducting appraisal events and auctions for various groups and non-profit organizations including such prestigious museums as the Smithsonian Anacostia Museum.  

His business and gallery, Daniel Buck Auctions and Appraisals, is located in Lisbon Falls, Maine and he has remained an avid collector of Fine Art, Antiques and Shaker furniture. You may recognize Soules because for eleven years he appeared as an independent appraiser in Decorative Arts and Collectibles on the PBS television program “Antiques Roadshow”.

Soules has been accepted as a Fine Art expert by the Superior Court of Canada, and he travels the world assisting his clients with the identification, authentication and sale of their artwork and antiques.                                                                       

The Rotary fellowship meets every Thursday at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston from noon to 1 p.m.  Guests are always welcomed.

Submitted by:

Monica M. Millhime

Lewiston – Auburn Rotary Program Chair

CAFR1: Market Rants post - CAFR1

CAFR1 NATIONAL POST

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CAFR1 MARKET RANTS POST OF 07/27/15 at 10:07 AM EASTERN TIME.

This Wednesday is the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) monthly meeting in which the determination is made for a interest rate increase. The announcement comes out at 2 PM Eastern time.

Interest rates have held at their lowest levels for several years. All have been watching for the first move by the Fed towards the 1st increase.

Well, the data they look at to make their determination, Unemployment, GDP, Durable Goods orders, etc. have almost fallen in line. The market chatter has been looking for the 1st increase to take place in September or October of this year. From the writing on the wall, and in my opinion, I give it a 60% probability the 1st increase will be announced tomorrow at 2 PM Eastern time.

At last months meeting, one member pushed to have the increase start last month. At this meeting the data that came out since the last meeting supports an increase.

Bottom line if they do so? Some of the wildest swings seen for quite some time in the interest rate futures, metals, dollar index, stock indexes, etc. US 30 Year Bonds could see a swing of 3 to 5 points to the downside . Silver a $1.25 to $2 swing to the upside.  Stock indexes to the downside, then a massive swing to the upside. All will be on a roller-coaster ride for sure.

If they do not? The chatter from the meeting will probably indicate doing so where it will have the same effect but not as visceral.

Keep your eyes open tomorrow!

 

Sent FYI and truly Yours,

Walter J. Burien, Jr.

Agenda Lisbon Town Council Workshop THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2015

Editor's Note: The following agenda is as submitted from the Town Office. We are trying to verify as day/date do not correspond to normal thinking!

AGENDA

TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP

?THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2015 TOWN OFFICE

7:00 P.M.

Town Council

Dillon Pesce, Chairman 

Roger Bickford, Vice Chairman

Chris Brunelle

Dale James Crafts

Gregg Garrison

Mark Lunt

Eric Metivier

1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE TO FLAG

2. ROLL CALL
___Councilor Bickford ___ Councilor Brunelle ___ Councilor Crafts ___ Councilor Garrison
___ Councilor Lunt ___Councilor Metivier ___ Councilor Pesce

3. TRAIL PARKING

4. TRAIL SIGNAGE

5. FIREWORKS ORDINANCE

6. CAMERAS - FUEL PUMPS

7. ADJOURN 


Submitted by:

Jody M. Durisko

Administrative & Human Resources Assistant

LA Rotary Guest Lucas Argrew‏ on July 30th

LA Rotary to Welcome Lucas Argrew, Beyond Shoe Repair Owner on July 30

Lucas Argrew

Lewiston – Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club have invited Lucas Argrew, as their featured guest speaker on Thursday, July 30.   Argrew, owner of Beyond Shoe Repair, is a New England Native. Born in Brockton, which was once the shoe city of Massachusetts, and moved to Portland, Maine as a teenager. Lucas studied many trades and art disciplines until the recession hit in 2008 just after he and his wife had moved to Ohio for grad school. 

When it seemed like everyone was getting laid off and losing money, he took a job with a growing shoe repair company in Columbus. Having such a trade and art heavy background, Lucas settled happily into the industry for five years before deciding to moved back to home to Maine. Realizing that the “Shoe City” of Maine had been void of a cobbler for over a decade, Lucas saw a great opportunity that has proven to be a successful move. Beyond Shoe Repair opened in April of 2014 and has seen nothing but increasing business.

 Open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm, they specialize in shoe repairs of all kinds as well as repairs on all sorts of zippers, heavy stitching, leather, and much more.

The Rotary fellowship group meets every Thursday at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston from noon to 1 p.m.  Guests are always welcomed. 

Submitted by: 
Monica M. Millhime

 Lewiston – Auburn Rotary Program Chair

***IMPORTANT*** Lisbon HS MELMAC Class of 2015 Survey‏

Dear Lisbon Graduates – Class of 2015:

Following is the second of four surveys required by The MELMAC Education Foundation.  You might recall, prior to graduation, we requested some information regarding your college, work or military aspirations, grants and scholarship information.  We need your input this summer, fall of 2015, and next summer, in order to maintain our grant monies to provide future collage visits, parent nights, scholarship and financial aid nights, etc.

Please use the self-addressed, stamped envelope included with the survey that was mailed to everyone this week.

We are requested all surveys be returned by July 25.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Thanking you in advance for your participation. 

Mrs. Millhime

Lisbon School Department – Community Resources / Grants

754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org

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LA Rotary to Welcome Sara Trafton from Community Concepts on August 6

Lewiston – Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club have invited Sara Trafton, from Community Concepts as their featured guest speaker on Thursday, August 6.   Trafton works in the Resource Development Department.  She has over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector in Maine, and has served in executive leadership roles for the past 12 years.  

Trafton has knowledge and expertise in community building and organizational development, and is a strong advocate for using collaborative, capacity-based approaches to solve social issues.  She brings passion and enthusiasm to the work of helping people and communities become stronger, healthier, and more resilient. She was born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine and graduated from University of Southern Maine with dual degrees in Sociology and Communication and academic concentrations in organizational strategy and public relations.  

When she takes a break from working on community issues, Sara heads to the “100 Mile Wilderness” in northern Maine with a tent, a sleeping bag and a few good books. The Rotary fellowship group meets every Thursday at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston from noon to 1 p.m.  Guests are always welcomed.  FMI on program opportunities contact Monica Millhime, 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.  

Today Is A Milestone For The Lisbon Reporter As We Celebrate 7 Years Of Revelations

Thank you to our readers and supporters.  Those that have donated we Thank You as it  takes a serious commitment to keep this all going.  At this time we would especially like to give thanks to Monica Millhime for sharing with the community all the 'happenings' at the school.  Please stay tuned WE have lots more to bring forth about the Police Department and others.

There is a Town Council Meeting tonight at 7:00 pm at the Town Office

There have  been so many revisions to the original agenda We really aren't sure what is going to happen tonight.  So if you can attend and are interested in learning more about OUR community please attend.  Thank you.

CSPOA: The CSPOA Cautions Americans To Be Vigilant For Possible Violence During The 4th Of July Weekend

(Phoenix, AZ) As Americans prepare to celebrate our independence, CSPOA urges caution and vigilance, especially at large gatherings, for possible violent terrorist acts against our people.

"Federal authorities have requested our help in warning everyone to be careful and watchful as they celebrate the 4th," said CSPOA founder and President, Richard Mack.

 

Past terrorist attacks in the US have focused on our uniquely American institutions, such as the World Trade Center, and could be planned for our uniquely American holidays as well. The FBI has warned that intelligence indicates a possibility of one or more attacks on large gatherings this weekend.

 

"We want everyone to participate and enjoy the celebrations across the nation, but we urge all to be aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity," said Mack. "We encourage our citizens to exercise their First and Second Amendment rights as they see fit for their own safety and protection."

CSPOA.org

Lewiston Auburn Rotary Guest‏ For July 23rd

LA Rotary to Welcome Maine State Music Theater Development Director July 23

Lewiston – Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club have invited Barbara Whidden, Development Director of the Maine State Music Theater in Brunswick, as their guest speaker on Thursday, July 23.   Whidden, a proud native Mainer from Old Orchard Beach, has been with Maine State Music Theatre for 10 years, 7 of those years in her current position. As the Development Director she is responsible for sponsorship, playbill ad sales, grants, donations to the theatre and  special events. In her "free" time she serves as the bookkeeper for her husband's lobster wharf in Harpswell. Frequently she begins her day washing out bait barrels before going to her job at the theatre.  

She is a member of the Bath Maine Rotary and serves on its board.  Lewiston-Auburn Rotary members welcome guests every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston.

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FREE Flagship Flicks!‏

 (Click on above to print a copy)

A summertime favorite continues!  Once again our Lisbon School Department partners in education, Flagship Cinema, Auburn are offering FREE summer movies.  Check out their schedule of flicks and show times.  Enjoy!

Monica

Lisbon Town Council Agenda June 16, 2015

AGENDA

TOWN COUNCIL

TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015

LISBON TOWN OFFICE

7:00 P.M. 

1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE TO FLAG

2. ROLL CALL
___Councilor Bickford ___ Councilor Brunelle ___ Councilor Crafts ___ Councilor Garrison
___ Councilor Lunt ___Councilor Metivier ___ Councilor Pesce
Town Clerk reading of meeting rules

3. GOOD NEWS & RECOGNITION

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION & RESPONSE FOR AGENDA ITEMS

6. CONSENT AGENDA
2015-160 ORDER − A. Minutes of June 2, 2015
B. Minutes of June 8, 2015
C. Minutes of June 9, 2015

7. COUNCIL ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, & ORDINANCES
2015-161 ORDER − Acceptance of the 2014 Jag/Byrne grant & use of forfeiture
2015-162 ORDER − Beaver Park Cabin Rental
2015-163 ORDER − Town Owned Land
2015-164 ORDER − Banner Policy
2015-165 ORDER − Permission to close streets for Moxie Festival
2015-166 ORDER − Dispatch Update
2015-167 ORDER − Set School Budget Referendum Date
2015-168 ORDER − County Charter
2015-169 ORDER − School Capital Reserve Request

8. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Town Manager's Report
B. School Budget Referendum Timeline

9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION & RESPONSE NEW ITEMS

10. APPOINTMENTS
2015-170 ORDER − Planning Board Resignation Regular Member
2015-171 ORDER − Renewal Planning Board Regular Member
2015-172 ORDER − Renewal Library Governing Board (2)
2015-173 ORDER − Renewal Ethics Panel
2015-174 ORDER − Renewal Assessment Review Board (2)
2015-175 ORDER − Renewal Appeals Board

11. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
2015-176 ORDER − 1 MRSA § 405 (6)(A) Town Manager's Evaluation & Contract

13. ADJOURNMENT
2015-177 ORDER - To Adjourn

Lisbon HS Students of the Qtr. 4‏

LISBON STUDENTS OF THE 4^thQUARTER ANNOUNCED BY PRINCIPAL GANNON

Lisbon High School (LHS) administrators and staff are pleased to recognize students for their excellent overall performance.  Family members of the most recent student of the quarter awards were invited to attend the recognition. 

Pictured (l-r): Freshman,  Ben LeClair, son of Carol and Nathan LeClair of Lisbon; Sophomore, Silas Crosby, son of Theresa and Esau Crosby of Lisbon Falls; Junior, Darren Elwell, son of Wendy and Robert Elwell of Lisbon Falls; and Senior, Victoria Swan (not available for photo), daughter of Joddi-Lynn and Timothy Swan of Lisbon.  Photo courtesy of Jonathan Carsley.

Lisbon – Lisbon High School, Principal Nicholas Gannon, announced the Students of the 4^th Quarter during a school-wide assembly on Monday, June 1^st.   Parents, grandparents, and siblings of the recipients were invited to the attend the assembly to congratulate students.  Students are nominated by staff members for their community service, academics, co-curricular activities, sports participation, good citizenship and overall positive reflection of the student body. 

Awards this Quarter were presented to Senior, Victoria Swan.  “Victoria is self-motivated and interested in learning, not just for grades alone, but for the pleasure of understanding something new,” shares Principal Gannon.  “As Jobs for Maine’s Graduates president, she has been a strong leader throughout the year.   She is dedicated to our Career Association focused on leadership, community service and future aspirations in and out of the classroom.  Victoria challenges herself by taking upper level and independent study courses.  She is well respected by her peers, is a team player on and off the court/field, being a valuable member of both the field hockey and basketball teams.” 

The Junior Student of the Quarter was awarded to Darren Elwell.  “Darren consistently works hard and committed himself to Science Olympiad this year putting in many productive hours into his events.  He assisted others on the team with their engineering projects,” shared Gannon.  “Darren is a self-motivated team player and is polite, courteous and respectful to his peers and our staff.” 

Silas Crosby was named the Sophomore Student of Quarter 4.  “Silas is one of the hardest working students in his class.  He has tutored peers struggling with math providing patience, understanding and reassurance,” commented Gannon.  “Silas is a member of the cross country and track teams.  He has been a member of the Community Service Junior Volunteer group since 2011.  He served as Vice President of the group this year and earned the National Presidential Volunteer Service Award.  Silas is a person who is a quality helper, a connected teammate, an involved student, and the potential to be a future community leader.”

Freshman Student of Quarter 4 was Benjamin LeClair.  “Ben is a likeable, friendly, polite and respectful person to his peers and teachers,” comments Gannon.  “He takes Honors level classes, plays baseball, is a valuable member of the Science Olympiad team and is a member of the Community Service Junior Volunteer group.  He was also awarded the National Presidential Volunteer Service Award for his volunteering in school and the community.  Ben is focused, hard-working and committed.”

Students are presented with a plaque, school supplies, a library pass and gift certificates from Lisbon’s partners in education, Dunkin’ Donuts and the YMCA in Auburn. 

FMI on programs and events in Lisbon Schools call 754.001 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.   Visit the Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on FaceBook for all the updates on events and programs in Lisbon Schools.