Lisbon High School Interact Students Assist LACO

  

Interact members from Lisbon High School were among the many helping hands at the recent LACO dinner in Lisbon Falls.  Providing Service Above Self pictured with Carol Day, LACO Director were Paige Galligan, Morgan Reeves, Day, Jenna Clifford and Shantal MacWhinnie.  Not available for photo, Dillion Poole and Sarah Craig.  “Thank you all for being neighbors helping neighbors in the towns of Lisbon, Durham and Bowdoin”, commented Day.  Photo by Monica Millhime. 

Lisbon - Lisbon Area Christian Outreach’s (LACO) spaghetti and lasagna supper at Holy Trinity Church in Lisbon Falls on Saturday, May 21 was a huge success, according to Carol Day, LACO Board Director.  “Thanks to the support, generous contributions  and volunteer assistance from the community, we were able to raise over $1,220 for the food pantry,” shares Day.  “This will enable us to purchase 7,632 pounds of food to help feed the 510 families we have registered at the food pantry.”  LACO, located in the MTM building on School Street in Lisbon Falls, is a non-profit organization, sponsored by Churches of various denominations located in the Lisbon, Durham and Bowdoin Communities.  FYI visit www.lacopantry.org or www.lacopantry@ymail.com. 

Lisbon Honors Community Partners & Volunteers‏

  Photo by Steven Sharp.

Lisbon School Department Superintendent, Administrators, Teachers and Staff honored its Volunteers and Community Partners for contributing 19,249 volunteer hours throughout the 2010 – 2011 school year.  Outstanding volunteer of the year Pamela Shane contributed 1997.5 hours of volunteer assistance.  Shane is a member of the Lisbon Adult Volunteer program and is the newly elected Vice President of the Parent Teacher Organization  at Lisbon Community School.   “Lisbon is a proud Community of hard working people who truly enjoy giving back to their community and schools,” shares Community Resource and Volunteer Coordinator, Monica Millhime.  Over the last seven years, the galvanized force of over 900 Lisbon Volunteers donated 90,773 volunteer hours.   Pictured (l-r) Millhime; LCS Assistant Principal, Ryan Patrie; Lisbon’s top volunteer, Pam Shane;  Pam’s mother and fourth grade teacher at LCS, Maxine Shane, and LCS Principal, Carlene Iverson. 

Lisbon – On Thursday, May 5, the Lisbon School Department honored their Community Partners and Volunteers for the assistance of 19,249 hours during the 2010-2011 school year.   The event was held at Lisbon High Schools’ partner in education, The Green Ladle in Lewiston marking the seventh annual night of celebration.  Community Resource Coordinator, Monica Millhime, welcomed close to 100 adult volunteers, staff and community members and introduced Superintendent of Schools, Richard Green.  Green, assisted by Lisbon Community School Principal, Carlene Iverson; Assistant Principal, Ryan Patrie; Philip W. Sugg Principal, Kate Race; Assistant Principal/CCD, Tom Landberg; and Lisbon High School Principal, Ken Healey hosted the event.  The program of events acknowledged and thanked the efforts of community volunteers, staff members, community partners and stakeholders in education.  The excitement built throughout the evening with a number of door prizes and the anticipation of who would be receiving the top National Presidential Awards. 

“Lisbon School Department is proud to be aligned with the prestigious National Presidential Volunteer Service Award Program,” commented Millhime.  The program recognizes adult volunteers achieving over 100 hours of service.  Recipients receive a letter from the President of the United States, an award certificate and a National Volunteer Service pin.  Volunteers and community partners contributing up to 100 hours and partnership opportunities in Lisbon received a Lisbon School Department Certificate of Appreciation.  “Lisbon volunteers pride themselves on viewing their volunteer services a central part of their lives.  Each and every time a volunteer assists with a project, whether it is in the classroom, tutoring, assisting as a reading buddy, chaperoning on a field trip, working from home on a special project, baking, or assisting in the office, our volunteers are making a difference with students, shares Millhime.    “We have generations within families who all volunteer.  Our program continues to grow in surrounding communities with a number of people joining our volunteer program.  Over the last seven years, the galvanized force of over 900 Lisbon Volunteers donated 90,773 volunteer hours,”  shares Millhime.

“The outstanding volunteer of the year was Pamela Shane, contributing 1,997.5 hours of service. In addition to working full time and being a very busy mom, Pam continued her gift of giving her time to the staff and students at Lisbon Community School.  Pam, like so many other of our volunteers, loves being involved in our schools.  Our volunteers donate their time not for the awards, but to make a difference in our community and set an example for others,” commented Millhime.  The National Presidential Volunteer Service Gold Award for over 500 hours was also presented to Kathi Yergin, 1,726; Trisha Thebeau, 910; Roxie Dobson, 799; Lisa Caron, 631.  Silver award winners for contributing 250 to 499 hours:  Donna Rimiller, 462; Tara Grondin, 353.5; Jonathan Carsley, 350; Marilyn Curtis, 300;  Melvin Curtis, 300; Kim Simpson, 284; Amy Austin, 278.5; Bobbi Hill, 260; Robin Roy, 254.5; Carol Leclair, 230; Christina Maney; 215; Carol Day, 210.5; Adam Thebeau, 210; Denise Morin 185.5; Cheryl Gardner, 183; Roland Grondin, 177.5; Annette Clark, 156.5; Tim Verrill, 151; Dottie Carsley, 150; Karen Whitney, 150; Angela Shambarger, 134; Jennifer Libby, 131.5; Kaitlyn Boulet, 131; Traci Austin, 127; Jim Millhime, 121; George Caron, 120; Annette Wilson, 114.5; Ashley Harmon, 111.5; Connie Fowler, 108; Cathy Williams, 107.5; Michelle Huston, 102. 

Certificates of appreciation were awarded to media partners Great Falls TV, Sun Journal, Times Record, Twin City Times, Turner Publishing,  WCSH, WGME, and WMTW.  Community partnership certificates of appreciation were awarded to Flagship Cinema, Town of Lisbon, Lisbon Library, Lisbon Federal Credit Union, LCS PTO, PWS PAG, LHS PAG, Lisbon Music Boosters, Lisbon Athletic Boosters, Sam’s, Subway, Wal-Mart, The Green Ladle, Hannaford’s, Solo Bistro, Topsham Grange, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lisbon Police Department and Lisbon Fire Department.   A special thanks to Chummy’s Mid Town Diner, Community Credit Union, DiMillo’s Restaurant, Downeast Energy, Greater Portland Landmarks, Gridiron Restaurant, Grill 233, Hannaford’s of Topsham, JP Thornton’s, Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, Papa Gino’s, Portland Dine Around, Raffel Brothers, Studio C and T. G. I. Fridays for their support of gifts and certificates for the banquet. 

“Lisbon School Department is extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful group of people willing to assist our students and teachers.  The amount of time they contribute truly makes an impact in our community,” shares Superintendent Green. 

FMI on the Lisbon volunteer and partnership program call 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.

Can you help spread this important message? Honor Flight, Thanks WWII Veterans

This story is incredible. Send this touching two-minute video about World War II veterans to FIVE friends and family to remind them that every day alive in this great, free country is truly a bonus. Let’s get 50,000 views for the video by Memorial Day (May 30th) to show these living heroes, one last time, just how grateful we are for their unbelievable sacrifice. The video is a trailer to a documentary that will come out in November. The more we can show interest in the trailer (i.e. views), the more Americans will get to see the film. Time is running out: 1,000 WWII vets die every day. We are free today because of these men and women. The least we can do is watch a web video and send it to five people. Let’s get this mission done!

Lisbon Students Supported by Local Restaurant‏

Lisbon High School Freshman (pictured l-r) Dillion Poole and Brianna Bennett welcome the newest partnership for Lisbon Schools with owners of Chummy’s Diner, Tim and Ben Berry.  Photo by Monica Millhime.

Lisbon – Members of Lisbon High School’s Class of 2014 spent February vacation week volunteering and making new partnerships in the Community.  Dillon Poole and Brianna Bennett met with Berry brothers, Tim and Ben, at  Chummy’s  Mid Town Diner, located in the Mid Town Plaza in Lisbon Falls.  Chummy’s, a family owned business offers both breakfast and lunch from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Chummy’s new owners opened in November and join the list of community-minded partners assisting students at Lisbon High School supporting fundraising efforts and student recognition programs.  “We are excited about becoming a community location for our patrons to contribute to the students’ collection of Box Tops for Education labels,” shares Ben Berry.  FMI on other projects and partnership opportunities call 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.    

Free Volunteering in the Community Class

Free Volunteering in the Community Class

Do you want to know how to get involved in your community helping others
that are less fortunate or have trouble getting around? There are so many
ways a person can help. Whether it is getting groceries, helping at local
food banks or helping clean someone’s home or just sit for a while with
someone just to make them smile for a day. Schools are also a great place
to get involved in your community. Come to this one night workshop to
learn about nonprofit organizations and ways you can get involved. So many
people want to help out in their community, but do not know where to start.
Don’t let lack of information stop you from the most rewarding job you
will ever do. Class is held on March 24, 2011 from 5pm-7pm. Call Lisbon
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Lisbon Community Assists LACO‏

Lisbon – Students at Lisbon Community School (LCS) continue the gift of giving to others well after the holidays and throughout the school year.  Prior to leaving for school vacation on Friday, February 18, students assisted with gathering and counting a total of 1,087 cans of non-perishable food items donated by students, staff and families to the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach (LACO) located at the MTM building on School Street in Lisbon Falls.  LACO is a non-profit organization sponsored by Churches of various denominations located in Lisbon, Durham and Bowdoin Communities with a food pantry and clothing bank.  “The Lisbon Community of Schools is a caring group of students, staff and families who give from the heart to help others,” shares Carol Day, director of LACO.  “We are fortunate to have a number of student volunteers who assist at the Center on a regular basis volunteering their time to make a difference in our community.”  LACO’s hours of operation are Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursdays from 10 a.m. until noon; and Saturdays from 8 to 10 a.m.

Pictured front row knelling (l-r); Devin Wordell, fourth grade student of Maxine Shane; Noah Rideout, fourth grade student of Maxine Shane; second row (l-r) Daniel Bolton, third grade student of Marilyn Curtis, Kristian Grover, fourth grade student of Marcia Bickford; back row (l-r) Assistant Principal, Ryan Patrie, Principal, Carlene Iverson and LACO Director, Carol Day.  FMI on other school events and programs contact Monica Millhime, Community Resource Coordinator, 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.  Photo by Monica Millhime. 

How Did You Like Our 'Blue Whale "...

how did you like our 'Blue Whale " of a Christmas tree this year, compliments of our town manager and a 'citizen' who complained he was not happy with our traditional colored lights tree. ( A citizen who happened to be related to one of the town office workers, but who has never helped  in any way with the tree lighting as far as I can recall) The traditional multi-colored lights were strung on the tree, then this 'citizen' complained, and the town manager ordered that the lights be taken down and many strings of new lights,( not so nice to my taste), were purchased in Portland and the tree was restrung- We must have $$$ to burn!! It wasn't broken, but hey! a 'citizen' complained, so we had to fix it ! My taxes just went up a few hundred dollars, but hey! we needed 'blue' Christmas tree lights!! Then I was informed by the town manager's secretary that, for my information, those lights weren't 'blue',but 'clear' . I told her that 10 out of 10 persons not blind would have looked at that tree and called it blue, regardless of what the box said.

And let me  mention the 'snafu'  that nearly occured when the 'town office elves' asked our wonderful volunteer Santa to stand down so that someone from the town office could 'play' Santa instead.Since vounteers take care of the annual tree lighting in Gazebo Park, it would have been nice to have been informed of this interference . I was the one who had contacted 'Santa' and I also had $50 worth of  donated gifts for Santa to hand out to kids who would visit with him after the tree was lit at the Gazebo. As it turned out, 'town office' Santa got cold feet, and after a bit of confusion and scrambling, our  Santa graciously made his appearance to light the tree and visit the kids. If the town office staff wants to get more involved with volunteering, that's great! Just be a little more informative and considerate of the volunteers who have been doing it for many years. The Main Street Christmas celebration is a great addition to our annual lighting, and a warm fire station visit with Santa may be more inviting than a cold chair at the gazebo, but more information will be helpful to make that transition. As long as our town tree is lit by Santa at the Gazebo, kids will be on hand to visit him- perhaps the press release should say that as soon as Santa has lighted the Town tree, he will be visiting kids at the Fire Station for hot chocolate, goodies and photos.

PS Why wasn't the pretty tree at the town office lit this year?

Faye 

Lisbon Students Give Gift of Song‏

Lisbon Students Give the Gift of Song to Residents at Lamp Alzheimer’s Facility

Lisbon – On Thursday, December 2, a group of students from Lisbon Community School, Philip W. Sugg Middle School and Lisbon High School provided a night of Christmas Caroling at the Lamp Alzheimer’s Facility in Lisbon.  The Lamp’s Activity Director, Richelle Niles, welcomed the carolers and expressed her thanks on behalf of the residents and staff to the students in Lisbon for their gift of kindness by providing an evening of holiday cheer.  “Our students were thrilled to present this program for the second year,” comments Lisbon’s Community Resource  Coordinator, Monica Millhime.   “Thanks to the galvanized efforts by LCS Assistant Principal, Ryan Patrie, members of the LCS Student Council and Junior Volunteers from our elementary school were included this year.”  Parent volunteers,  Michelle Huston, Annette Wilson and Kathi Yergin assisted with photos and joined in the chorus.  Thanks to efforts by Heidi Patrie and Jim Millhime, personalized Santa hats were provided to all adding to the festive event.  Student volunteers Adam Thebeau provided the instrumental mix for the program and DJ Judd video tapped segments from the evening’s program.   “Once again the evening was nothing short of a miraculous time for all in attendance.  Students were already suggesting the new playlist for next year.  Lisbon is a wonderful community of sharing and caring students, parents, educators and community folks,” shared Millhime.  FMI on additional community events call 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.

Pictured (l-r) front row: Megan Stone, Makayla King, Lindsay Huston, Alyssa Judd, Cameron Goslin, Adam White, Devin Wordell, Joseph Fusaro, Vanessa Bussiere, Rachael Bundy, Harlee Ward, Christian Grover, Derek Wilson, Jonah Sautter, Cadence White; second row: Meghan Craig, Ashley Longley, Sarah Craig, Jacqueline Knowles, Kristianna Benoit, LCS Assistant Principal, Ryan Patrie, Eric Yim, Paige Galligan, Connor Craig, Sarah Giraldo, Sierra Crosby, Emma Wilson, Annette Wilson, Adam Thebeau, Jonah Sautter, Richelle Niles, Jean White, Monica and Jim Millhime.   

Young adult and junior volunteers from Philip W. Sugg and Lisbon High School provided a night of joy with music and song to residents and staff and the Lamp Alzheimer’s Facility in Lisbon.  Pictured (l-r) front row:  Connor Craig, Adam Thebeau, Eric Yim; second row: Emma Wilson, Sarah Craig, Kristianna Benoit, Sierra Crosby; third row:  Paige Galligan, Meghan Craig, Ashley Longley, Jacqueline Knowles, Sarah Giraldo.  Duets were performed during the holiday program by LHS students Meghan Craig and Ashley Longley and Kristianna Benoit with Jacqueline Knowles. 

Photos courtesy of Kathi Yergin.

Lisbon HS Tech Hounds to the Rescue‏

 

On Thursday, December 2, members of the Lisbon High Tech Hounds were presented with the second “Helping Hand Awards”  The Helping Hand Award was established at Lisbon High School in 2008.  The award is supported by LHS Corporate community partner, Subway of Lisbon Falls.  Recipients  received gift certificates to Subway and were recognized for going above and beyond by volunteering with school events, assisting with class projects, and volunteering in the community.  The award is presented in the spirit of volunteering and giving back to the community.  Pictured (l-r) Lisbon Community School Computer Teacher, Laurie Adams; LHS tech students DJ Judd; Alec Philippon; Shayne Chubbuck; and LHS Technology Teacher, Paul Giggey.  Photo by Monica Millhime.

 

TECH HOUNDS TO THE RESCUE

Lisbon – Lisbon School students are connecting the dots in the community and in schools with volunteer efforts.  Recently members of the Lisbon High School’s Tech Hounds responded to a call from Computer Teacher, Laurie Adams, at Lisbon Community School.  Adams was in need of assistance with several technology issues with school laptops. “Tech Hounds assist our Lisbon High School staff with technology related needs all the time.  This was our first request within our community of schools,” shares Lisbon High School’s Technology Teacher, Paul Giggey.  “Our primary goal with our students is technology integration.  We meet with LHS teachers to introduce new ways to incorporate technology into the classroom.  Some of our Tech Hounds search for the newest tech tool to place on our site,” according to Giggey.  “In addition to tech integration, Tech Hounds are given assignments when a need arises.  Once a request is received, like the one at Lisbon Community School, the Tech Hounds embark on a crusade of assisting in any technology related task from setting up projectors, preparing PC carts for achievement testing to basic troubleshooting.  All assignments are completed during a student's study hall of after school.” 

The Tech Hounds also help organize and conduct fundraisers.  The students see the final product of their efforts by purchasing more tech goods for the school. FMI on programs, corporate partnership and grant opportunities contact Community Resource Coordinator, Monica Millhime, 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.  Check out the latest news on the Lisbon Tech Hounds by visiting https://sites.google.com/site/lisbontechclub/

 

Lisbon HS Community Service Assists Coastal Humane‏

 

Pictured front (l-r):  Brett Gravel, DJ Judd, Dylan Busler; standing (l-r):  Millhime, Brianna Bennett, Dillion Poole, Paige Galligan, Taylor  Stevens, Nichole Conrad , Shaun Avery and Sullivan.  Photo by Jane Siviski, CHS.  

Lisbon - A group of Lisbon High School’s Community Service Club members, and their advisor, Monica Millhime,  attended a training session with Kathy Sullivan, Volunteer Coordinator at Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick on Tuesday, November 30.  Students are anxious to assist  as cat socialization volunteers and others areas at CHS.  “Volunteers are the core of our existence,” shares Sullivan.  CHS cares for 3,000+ stray, abandoned, abused, and owner-surrendered animals, seven days a week, 365 days each year.   FMI on  CHS opportunities, donation items  needed, or to become a volunteer, call 725-5051. 

To Those Who Serve, Thank You & Happy Thanksgiving

Lisbon HS Young Adult Volunteers Recognized with Helping Hands Award‏

Lisbon – On Monday, November 1, Kenneth Healey, Principal of Lisbon High School, presented the first “Helping Hand Awards” of the school year to three outstanding students, Paula Caron, Jordan Beauparlant and Dillion Pesce.   All students are members of the Young Adult Volunteer program and Community Service Club at LHS.   Students greeted over two hundred people and conducted tours on Saturday, October 2 during the Open House of the newly refurbished high school.

The Helping Hand Award was established at Lisbon High School in 2008.  The award is supported by LHS Corporate community partner, Subway of Lisbon Falls.  Recipients  received gift certificates to Subway and were recognized for going above and beyond by volunteering with school events, assisting with class projects, and volunteering in the community.  The award is presented in the spirit of volunteering and giving back to the community.

FMI on student achievements and partnerships available at Lisbon High School, contact Monica Millhime, Community Resource Coordinator at 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.
 

  Lisbon High School Young Adult Volunteers assisted during the schools’ recent Open House.  Pictured (l-r) Principal Healey, Paula Caron (freshman), Jordan Beauparlant and Dillion Pesce (juniors).  Photo by Monica Millhime.

Lisbon HS Students Offer Community Service‏

Members of the Lisbon High School Class of 2011 donated apples to the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach program after a day long Community Service Day.  LACO is a non-profit organization sponsored by area churches in the Lisbon, Durham and Bowdoin Communities. The food pantry and clothing bank is located in the MTM building on School Street in Lisbon Falls and is open to the public Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon; and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.  Pictured (l-r) LHS senior, Tobey Harrington; Carol Day, LACO Coordinator; Deb Weddle, LHS Class of 2011 Advisor; LHS seniors Katie McManus and Virginia Wilson; LACO volunteers Pat Ringrose and Jim Daley.  FMI on the LACO program call 353-8019.  Photo by Monica Millhime.

Lisbon – Students at Lisbon High School participated in day of giving back to the Lisbon area and greater community on Wednesday, October 13.  Members of the freshman and senior classes volunteered their services during the PSAT testing schedule for LHS sophomores and juniors.  Benoit’s Orchard in Lewiston hosted 55 students who assisted with picking apples and cleaning the grounds of the orchard.  Seniors were treated to homemade donuts and cider and before the left purchased $300 worth of apples to donate to a local food charity, LACO (Lisbon Area Christian Outreach). 

Another 25 senior students assisted at Good Sheppard Food  Bank in Auburn sorting products and helping with different tasks at the facility.

Beaver Park in Lisbon was the site for yet another 14 members of the Class of 2011 Community Service for the day.  Students worked together in teams clearing freshly cut brush from the cross country ski and snowmobile trails for the fast-approaching winter season.

Class of 2014 students, along with their freshman advisory teachers, provided assistance with a general clean-up of the school’s campus grounds and worked on a number of team building exercises.  In appreciation of their community efforts, breakfast was provided for freshman by parents, volunteers and faculty.

FMI on other events and programs or volunteer opportunities with Lisbon Schools, contact Community Resource Coordinator, Monica Millhime, 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.

Lisbon Students Assisted by United Methodist Women Evening Circle‏

Members of the Lisbon United Methodist Women Evening Circle joined forces and resources to contribute numerous school supplies to Lisbon Community School students.  Retired teacher and volunteer in the Lisbon Schools, Carol Day, (left) presented supplies to LCS Assistant Principal, Ryan Patrie, with the assistance by Jan McKay.  “Students need to have the tools to do classroom assignments and homework projects,” commented Day.  “Our group wanted to make a difference for students who were lacking some of the bare necessities.”  Photo by Monica Millhime.

Lisbon – On Friday morning, October 15, Lisbon Community School’s assistant principal, Ryan Patrie, experienced a great way to end a school week.  Thanks to the combined efforts of community partners and volunteers, students at Lisbon Community School received a generous donation of school supplies.  Members of the Lisbon United Methodist Women Evening Circle presented Patrie with numerous pairs of scissors, notebooks, pencils, markers, colored pencils, crayons, notebook paper, glue, erasers, rulers, glue sticks, pens, pencil boxes, highlighters, backpacks, pencil sharpeners and more.   Earlier in the school year, members of the LCS PTO and PWS PAG also provided backpacks and school supplies to the elementary and middle school for distribution of supplies to any student needing supplies.  “Lisbon is a very giving and caring community,” shares Patrie.  “Thanks to the call to action by our parent groups and the other concerned members of the community, no child in Lisbon is lacking supplies needed in the classroom.” 

FMI to offer assistance or become a volunteer in the Lisbon Schools contact Community Resource Coordinator, Monica Millhime, 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org

Lisbon Community School Receives Wal-Mart Distribution Grant‏

Lisbon Community School Principal, Carlene Iverson, and LCS School Resource Officer, Darin Estes, accept a grant of $250 for the school from Phil Williams, (at left) an associate at the Wal-Mart Distribution in Lewiston.  Photo by Monica Millhime.

Lisbon – Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Lewiston recently donated $250 to Lisbon Community School as part of Wal-Mart’s VAP (Volunteerism Always Pays) Program.  Phil Williams, an associate with Wal-Mart spent over 25 hours volunteering his time assisting Estes with Lisbon’s D.A.R.E. 5^th grade Bass Fishing Club.  The fishing club offered 24 fifth grade students two lessons of instruction and three fishing trips to Sabattus Lake.

“The Wal-Mart grant funds will be used to purchase additional titles for our library not currently budgeted,” shares Iverson.  “Our students benefit from the corporate grants and from our community partners’ employees volunteering time at our schools with real life experiences.”  Lisbon Community School located at 33 Mill Street, Lisbon, serves over 600 students from Pre-K to grade 5.

FMI on the Volunteer program and community partnership opportunities within the Lisbon Schools email Monica Millhime at mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org or call 754.0021.

Lisbon Schools Honor Community Partners & Volunteers‏

Lisbon School Department Honors Community Partners & Volunteers

Lisbon – Recently the Lisbon School Department honored their Community Partners and Volunteers for the assistance during the 2009-2010 school year.   The event was held at Lisbon High Schools’ partner in education, the Green Ladle in Lewiston, and  marked the sixth annual night of celebration.  The administrators and staff from the community of Lisbon Schools, Lisbon Community School, Philip W. Sugg Middle School and Lisbon High School combined efforts to host the event.   Community Resource Coordinator, Monica Millhime, welcomed over 100 Volunteers, staff and family members. “Over the last six years 71,424 hours have been volunteered in the Lisbon Schools.  The number of hours by  our Volunteers has grown 309%,” commented Millhime.  “Last year, the combined efforts of our galvanized force of over 800 adult, young adult and junior Volunteers, along with over 60 Community Partners, Lisbon School teachers and students received 15,019 hours of volunteer service.”

A number of community volunteers and staff received the National Presidential Volunteer Service Award.  Receiving the Gold Award for over 500 hours:  Kathi Yergin, 1,307; Pam Shane, 1028; Trisha Thebeau, 636; Candace Barrett, 550; and Marilyn Curtis, 525.  Silver Awards for contributing over 250 hours:  Donna Rimiller, 378; Jonathan Carsley, 350; Suzanne Piraino, 331; Karen Whitney, 265; Amy Austin, 265; and Nichole Sautter, 265.  Bronze Awards for contributing over 100 hours:  Lisa Caron, 219; Adam J. Thebeau, 216; Tim Verrill, 215; Robin Roy, 208; Dottie Carsley, 200; Angela Shambarger, 178; Patti Roberts, 178; Carol Day, 166; Tim Morin, 158; Denise Morin, 155; Cheryl Gardner, 150; Kimberly Simpson, 141; Bobbi Hill, 135; Tara Grondin, 128; Michael Crosskill, 127; Roxanne Dobson, 123; Traci Austin, 123; Monica Millhime, 121; Maxine Shane, 113; Annette Clark, 112; Melvin Curtis, 110; and Jessica Mitchell, 109. 

Certificates of appreciation for community service were awarded to Tammy Bard, Brian Bilodeau, George Caron, Ruth Couture, Lisa Curtis, Deb Danuski, Kathy Dearing, Tony Dobson, Phyllis Gamache, Rick Green, Stacy Harriman, Glenn Hill, Mike Labbe, Ora and Ed Madden, Daryl Madore, Christina Maney, Anita Marenius, Muriel Michaud, Jim Millhime, Ryan O’Connor, Joe Piraino, Pete Reed, Mert Ricker, Wayne Ricker, Greg Shambarger and Jerry Yergin.  Staff appreciation certificates were awarded to Lorraine Bard, Renee Bernard, Marcia Bickford, Maggie Bouthot, Margaret Frankenberger, Lorraine Giasson, Barbara Grinder, Sue Hardison, Ken Healey, Nancy Holt, Carlene Iverson, Marcia Jolicoeur, Chris Moreau, Sheri Moreau, Kendra O’Connell, Kate Race, Jeff Ramich, Tara Robertson, Phyllis St. Pierre and Matt Watras.

Community Partnership Awards were presented to Sun Journal, Times Record, Lisbon Reporter, Flagship Cinema, Lisbon Library, Lisbon Federal Credit Union, LCS PTO, PWS PAG, LHS PAG, Lisbon Boosters, Sam’s, Subway, Wal-Mart, The Green Ladle, Turner Publishing, Great Falls TV, Twin City Times, Hannaford’s, Solo Bistro, Denny’s, Kohl’s, WMTW, WCSH, WGME, Topsham Grange, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lewiston Elks Lodge 371, VFW Post #9459, Lisbon Police Department, Lisbon Fire Department, and Lisbon Emergency.

 “Lisbon Volunteers work hard to make our community of schools in Lisbon, stronger and safer.” Millhime said.   “Lisbon School Department is proud to be aligned with this prestigious national Volunteer Award Program, and we are especially proud of our Volunteers who pride themselves on making Volunteer services a central part of their lives.”  “Each and every time a Volunteer assists us with a project, whether it is in the classroom, tutoring, assisting as a reading buddy, chaperoning on a field trip, working from home on a special project, baking, or assisting in the office, our Volunteers are contributing to broadening a child’s educational horizon.  We have generations within families who all volunteer.  Last year, a number of folks joined our volunteer program from neighboring communities,” shares Millhime.

FMI on the Lisbon Volunteer and Partnership program call 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org. 

 

Pamela Shane with Kate Race, PWS Principal

 Kathi Yergin and Millhime

Lisbon School Department honored its Volunteers and Community Partners for contributing 15,019 hours of assistance.  Two outstanding volunteers for the year were Kathi Yergin volunteering 1,307 hours with her affiliation at both Philip W. Sugg Middle School and Lisbon High School and Pamela Shane volunteering 1,028 hours at Lisbon Community School.    “Lisbon is a proud Community of hard working people.   Over the last six years, the number of hours contributed by our Volunteers has grown 309%,” according to Community Resource Coordinator, Monica Millhime. 

Lisbon Junior Athletic League to hold Annual Meeting

Lisbon Junior Athletic League to hold Annual Meeting

LISBON – The Lisbon Junior Athletic League (LJAL) will be holding its Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 6pm at the MTM Center in Lisbon Falls.  Even though the baseball and softball season seems so far away LJAL is busy preparing for the upcoming season.  If you are interested in running for a position on the board, they are:

• ·    President
• ·    Treasurer
• ·    Secretary
• ·    Player Agent
• ·    Equipment Manager
• ·    Sponsor Manager
• ·    Fundraiser Coordinator
• ·    VP Boys T-Ball
• ·    Member at Large Boys T-Ball
• ·    VP Girls T-Ball
• ·    Member at Large Girls T-Ball
• ·    VP Farm League    ·    Member at Large Farm League
• ·    VP Cal Ripken
• ·    Member at Large Cal Ripken
• ·    VP Babe Ruth
• ·    Member at large Babe Ruth
• ·    VP U8 Softball
• ·    Member at Large U8 Softball
• ·    VP U10 Softball
• ·    Member at Large U10 Softball
• ·    VP U12 Softball
• ·    Member at Large U12 Softball
• ·    VP U14 Softball
• ·    Member at Large U14 Softball

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Lisbon Community School Receives TD Bank Grant‏

Lisbon Community School Principal, Carlene Iverson, accepts a grant of $250 for the school from TD Bank employee Heather Purdy-Scroggins.  As a trained Volunteer with the Lisbon School Department, Purdy-Scroggins, assisted LCS teachers and staff through the Employee Volunteer Program at TD Bank.  Pictured left to right, Principal Iverson, daughter of Purdy-Scroggins, Katie, a third grade student at LCS, and Heather Purdy-Scroggins.  Photo by Monica Millhime.

Lisbon - TD Bank recently donated $250 to Lisbon Community School as part of the bank’s commitment to giving back to the community through its Employee Volunteer Program.

Lisbon Community School serves 600 students from Pre-K to grade 5. “The school will use the funds from TD Bank to purchase additional reading books,” shares Carlene Iverson, LCS Principal.    “Books will be used for classroom instruction that were eliminated from the school budget due to the reductions in state and federal funding.”

The grant funds of $250 were donated as part of the bank’s Employee Volunteer Program, in which donations are made to non-profit organizations in recognition of employee volunteer time with organizations.  TD Bank employee, Heather L. Purdy-Scroggins, volunteered 40 hours of personal time within the past year as an adult volunteer with the Lisbon School Department.

A staunch commitment to active involvement in the local community is a vital element of the TD Bank philosophy. TD Bank provides financial and other support to educational, community, human service, arts, and health-related programs, many of which focus on improving the welfare of children and families.

FMI on the Volunteer program and community partnership opportunities within the Lisbon Schools email Monica Millhime at mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org or call 754.0021.

Care Packages Gathered For Maine Troop In Afghanistan

 Andrew Calhoun of Lisbon puts a package of beef jerky alongside the other care package goodies headed for Maine’s National Guard 172nd Unit currently deployed in Afghanistan.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Lisbon will gather cards and care package goodies on Sunday, Sept. 19^th for Maine’s National Guard 172^nd Unit (The Mountain Company) currently deployed in Afghanistan. 

In addition to sending care packages, members of the parish have committed to daily prayer by name for many members of the Maine National Guard.  The children attending the July Vacation Bible School also raised $442 to help purchase items for the boxes and help with shipping costs.

According to the Maine National Guard’s Chaplain’s office, the 172^nd Mountain Company lives in a very rustic environment (cots, no bathrooms) and the men have no access to stores.  The care packages include food items like energy bars and beef jerky and personal toiletry items like spray misters.

“We are grateful for their sacrifice and this opportunity to share in the ministry of Maine’s National Guard chaplains,” said the Rev. W. Beau Wagner, Rector of St. Matthew’s.

For more information visit:  www.StMatthewsLisbon.org  St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, founded in 1906, brings together contemporary worship with ancient ritual, Bible-based preaching, expressions of the Holy Spirit, and loving service to others.  The church is located on the hill off Route 196.

Thanks To Green Thumb Gang Workers

Thanks to Green thumb Gang workers



It was a hot ,dry ,blazing summer , and we surely could have used a few of Snoopy’s famous ”It was a dark and rainy night…”opening novel lines to keep our town gardens watered. Instead, our faithful volunteers, town public works crew and George Janosco of Pine Knoll Landscaping performed a near Herculean task and lugged water or spent hours at the business end of a garden hose to keep the gardens vibrant throughout Lisbon.

Many thanks to: Mark Jones & Ben Doucette of Public Works for the wonderful job they do in mowing the areas and providing all the additional help needed to mulch , trim, prune, water and support the volunteers at the gardens. Darla Ayer is also invaluable to our volunteer efforts. George Janosco of Pine Knoll Landscaping has donated all time and plants to beautify both sign gardens at the Rte 196 entrances to Lisbon, the garden in front of the MTM Center and the gorgeous seasonally changing display gardens in front of Pine Knoll . Keena Tracy of Little Ridge Farm donated work at the Smith & McCarthy Park gardens, and the family of the late Moe Breton maintained the lovely memorial garden on Village Street.


Our Green Thumb Gang volunteers for 2010, our 14th year, are thanked as caretakers for the following garden areas.


Thomas Field Memorial Park , Shelli & Sherry Voight; Boat Launch,Walking Trail Planters and Rte 9 Strip, Noyes Lawrence; Transfer Station Sign, Anita Marenius; High School Memorial, Girl Scouts & leader Pauline Gendron; Gazebo Park Gardens, Faye Brown & Rufus Ham, Civil War Monument, Robert Kazimer; School St/196 Gardens, Faye Brown ( historic note, the 3-wheels sculpture in the garden are down pulley wheels from the carding machine of our historic Worumbo Mill); Maple/ Summer St, Julie Ann Baumer, In the Oak Street Park gardens , the ‘Moxie’ sign was done by Andy Bucher and family members, The Melissa & Sarah Cherry Memorial garden at the point, Faye Brown: the boulders, Barbara Kazimer ; additional help from Anita Marenius and Phil Breden in the Oak St area: Durham Bridge Welcome garden, Faye Brown.
We also thank all the businesses and homeowners who care enough to maintain attractive areas to enhance our little space on Earth. Please take a moment as you walk or drive through our town to really look these many little bight spots- then imagine how drab our town would be without them.


Opportunities to help exist ( several gardens have lost their caretakers, park benches need to be painted, etc…) Please call Darla at Public Works at 353-3016 to ask about volunteering.


Submitted by Faye Brown