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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Maine - Know Ticks, No Lyme
Know Ticks, No Lyme
Lyme
disease is the most common vector-borne disease in Maine. May is Lyme
Disease Awareness Month in Maine, so remember to do your tick checks!
With the mild winter, it is never too early to start thinking about tick
prevention.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is cared by Ixodes scapularis
(the deer tick). Maine had a record high number of cases in 2011, with
positives occurring in all 16 counties. Lyme disease is most common
among school aged children and middle aged adults. As the weather
begins to get warmer, more ticks will be out in the open. Most Lyme
disease infections in Maine occur during the summer months.
The
most common early symptom of Lyme disease is an expanding red rash that
occurs 3 – 30 days after being bitten. Fever, joint, and muscle pains
may also occur. Lyme disease is treatable, and the majority of patients
recover after receiving appropriate therapy.
Lyme disease is a preventable illness. Maine CDC recommends following the “No Ticks 4 ME” approach which includes:
1. Wear protective clothing
2. Use an EPA registered repellent http://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/insect/
3. Perform daily tick checks
4. Use caution in tick habitats
Ticks
must be attached for at least 24 hours for the bacteria that causes
Lyme disease to be transmitted, so prompt removal of ticks is extremely
important. Anyone with a known tick bite, or who spends time in a tick
habitat, should watch for symptoms for at least 30 days after exposure.
If symptoms develop, call your healthcare provider.
Additional information:
Maine CDC has numerous educational materials available on our website at http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/vector-borne/lyme/index.shtml
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Gary Fish
Manager, Pesticide Programs
Maine Board of Pesticides Control
28 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0028
207-287-7545
207-624-5020 fax
http://www.GotPests.org
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
BrasscheckTV: The most awesome oil company EVER, saves the Gulf of Mexico (Abby Martin, BP, gulf of Mexico, oil spill, PR, public relations, seafood)
Lisbon,
Two years ago the worst maritime oil spill in history took place in
the Gulf of Mexico, but everything is just fine because BP cleaned
it all up. That is, if you ask BP or people paid by BP.
The truth of the matter is that the worst of what they have done is
still hidden from us.
Abby Martin reports on BP's public relations campaign and what it's
leaving out...
Goodman Green
- Brasscheck
BP oil spill 2 years later
Politicians, scientists, environmental groups comment on BP oil spill anniversary
By Mark Schleifstein
The Times-Picayune / NOLA.com
A variety of individuals and organizations addressed the second anniversary of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which occurred on Friday:
Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser:
"Early indications are that our oyster reefs are suffering, our fish and shrimp populations have decreased and there is still concern of ongoing diseases in mammals such as dolphins. The effects of the crude oil spilled onto our shores may be long and troubling.
"Countless members of our community were injured as a result of the spill and major economic consequences have been visited upon the citizens of Plaquemines Parish as a result of the spill, the fishing moratorium, the drilling moratorium and the overall affect on our fisheries. Those injuries continue as does the injury to our Parish.
"We intend to aggressively press forward to seek a fair and just resolution of this case. We have independent scientists assessing our fishing grounds, and our economic loss from the spill and will ensure that the health and welfare of our citizens is monitored and assessed.
"Plaquemines Parish is looking to BP to keep its promise to our citizens. We will not rest until our coastline is fully restored."
Scientists who co-authored "A Tale of Two Spills: Novel Science and Policy Implications of an Emerging New Oil Spill Model," in the journal Bioscience:
"The old model assumed that oil would simply float up to the surface and accumulate there and along the coastline. That model works well for pipeline breaks and tanker ruptures, but it is inadequate for this novel type of deep blowout" said co-author Sean Anderson, an associate professor at California State University Channel Islands.
"As the Deepwater Horizon spill unfolded, you would hear folks saying things like, 'We all know what happens when oil and water mix; the oil floats.' That wasn't the whole story, and that oversimplification initially sent us down an incorrect path full of assumptions and actions that were not the best possible use of our time and effort," Anderson said.
"We have generally hailed the use of [chemical] dispersants as helpful, but really are basing this on the fact we seemed to have kept oil from getting to the surface. The truth is, much of this oil probably was staying at depth, independent of the amount of surfactants we dumped into the ocean. And we dumped a lot of dispersants into the ocean -- all told, approximately one-third of the global supply," said co-author Gary Cherr, director of the University of California-Davis's Bodega Marine Lab.
Melanie Driscoll, ornithologist with the National Audubon Society:
"The brown pelican, poster child for the Deepwater Horizon disaster, represents all of the birds in the Gulf. We know that 826 of them were collected dead or alive. We do not yet know a multiplier to estimate how much of the population was acutely oiled.
"We do know that oil has accelerated the loss of the mangroves in which they breed, accelerated erosion of their beaches and the marshes that produce their food. We know that the developing offspring of birds are often the most affected by exposure to oil, subject to mutations, low birth weight, failure to thrive, cancers, failure to reproduce, and sometimes death. For long-lived species such as pelicans, the young do not normally begin to breed until their third or fourth breeding season. We will not begin to see the effect on their reproductive lives for at least two more breeding seasons. And, because they were delisted prior to the spill, money for regular surveys is gone, and so we have lost continuity in one of the most valuable bird datasets along the Gulf Coast.
"We know how oil affects any organism depends on many factors. These include the type of oil, how weathered it is, the route of transmission, what has consumed it, how much of it has been concentrated into the body tissues of the organism, and how long they have been exposed.
"The National Center for Ecological Assessment and Synthesis out of the University of California, Santa Barbara, has shown that in wetlands benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylenes continue to volatilize, damaging and killing insects, increasing prevalence of the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which causes problems for oysters and the organisms that eat them, reducing growth in mussels, and damaging coral reefs."
The Ocean Conservancy:
"A NOAA-commissioned study of 32 dolphins living in Barataria Bay, an area of the Gulf known to be heavily oiled, found that many of them were underweight, anemic and showing signs of lung and liver disease. Nearly half were also found to have adrenal insufficiency, a condition that interferes with basic life functions such as metabolism and the immune system.
"While most of the dolphins were still alive at the end of the study, researchers have indicated that survival prospects for the sick dolphins are grim. Their prognosis is troubling because the Gulf dolphin population has been facing what scientists call an unusual mortality event over the last two years. Since February 2010, more than 675 dolphins have stranded in the northern Gulf of Mexico - compared to the usual average of 74 dolphins per year - and the majority of those stranded have been found dead.
"But dolphins aren't the only Gulf animals in trouble. Researchers looking at deep ocean corals seven miles from the spill source found dead and dying corals coated in a brown substance that was later chemically linked to oil from the BP Deepwater Horizon spill.
"The deepwater corals are valuable as indicators of ecosystem health because they provide a unique habitat for other species. 'Think of them as an oasis in the middle of this cold, deep area of the ocean,' said Ocean Conservancy Conservation Biologist Alexis Baldera. "If the damaged corals don't recover quickly, it could have significant impacts on other species that depend on them.' "
Read more here
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Lisbon's Own Rockin' T Equine Rescue Needs Our Help
WE NEED YOUR HELP
The Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue is owned and operated by Janet and Andy Tuttle since 1996 right here in Lisbon on Edgecomb Road.
What is it you ask? It is a rescue shelter for all abused animals. It started out as only a rescue shelter for horses but over the years has developed into an abused shelter for all animals.
These animals come from the State, Animal Control Officers and are even purchased at times in order to save these animals. Currently, at this facility are 29 horses, 15 chickens, 1 lama, 1 Emu, 2 donkeys, 3 goats, 1 goose, 7 dogs and 3 cats. These animals require a lot of attention every day of the week. There are no days off for Janet and Andy Tuttle.
Fortunately, Warren Goddard has volunteered his time and assists the Tuttle’s every day. The Tuttle’s have other volunteers who help when they can. As you can tell this is quite an operation but the Tuttle’s love for animals makes this worthwhile.
The Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue is a non-profit organization under the provisions of 501©(3) IRS tax codes; who needs our assistance. An undertaking of this size is very costly and this is where the residents of Lisbon and the State of Maine can help. There are two ways people can assist. The first one is to logon to www.bangor.com/cmm which is a web site for the Bangor Savings Bank which has a contest going where the Bangor Savings Bank is giving back to the communities of Maine. All you have to do is logon to the web site; click on the box which reads “Cast Your Vote Today”; scroll down to the section for “Portland/Lewiston-Auburn” and click on a write in box and enter Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue. THIS COSTS YOU NOTHING MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME! According to the information I have received 68 grants will be awarded. The top vote-getting organization in each region, including write-ins, will receive $5,000. The remaining 60 organization will each receive $1,000. Any amount of money received will go a long way to feed, shelter and caring for these animals.
The second way is through tax free donations under the provisions of the 501©(3) of the IRS tax codes. You simple login to the rescue web site and follow the instructions provide. This web site is www.rockintequinerescue.com . I completely understand that times are hard right now and every penny counts but this also applies to these animals. If there are any organizations which would like to adopt the rescue farm or volunteer their time would be greatly appreciated. REMEMBER ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. There are no donations too small and every bit helps!!!!!!!
If there are any questions or concerns you have or even want to donate your time, please do not hesitate to contract Janet or Andy Tuttle at 353-6581.
Larry Fillmore
Concerned Citizen
The Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue is owned and operated by Janet and Andy Tuttle since 1996 right here in Lisbon on Edgecomb Road.
Janet Tuttle
What is it you ask? It is a rescue shelter for all abused animals. It started out as only a rescue shelter for horses but over the years has developed into an abused shelter for all animals.
These animals come from the State, Animal Control Officers and are even purchased at times in order to save these animals. Currently, at this facility are 29 horses, 15 chickens, 1 lama, 1 Emu, 2 donkeys, 3 goats, 1 goose, 7 dogs and 3 cats. These animals require a lot of attention every day of the week. There are no days off for Janet and Andy Tuttle.
Warren Goddard
Fortunately, Warren Goddard has volunteered his time and assists the Tuttle’s every day. The Tuttle’s have other volunteers who help when they can. As you can tell this is quite an operation but the Tuttle’s love for animals makes this worthwhile.
The Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue is a non-profit organization under the provisions of 501©(3) IRS tax codes; who needs our assistance. An undertaking of this size is very costly and this is where the residents of Lisbon and the State of Maine can help. There are two ways people can assist. The first one is to logon to www.bangor.com/cmm which is a web site for the Bangor Savings Bank which has a contest going where the Bangor Savings Bank is giving back to the communities of Maine. All you have to do is logon to the web site; click on the box which reads “Cast Your Vote Today”; scroll down to the section for “Portland/Lewiston-Auburn” and click on a write in box and enter Rockin’ “T” Equine Rescue. THIS COSTS YOU NOTHING MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME! According to the information I have received 68 grants will be awarded. The top vote-getting organization in each region, including write-ins, will receive $5,000. The remaining 60 organization will each receive $1,000. Any amount of money received will go a long way to feed, shelter and caring for these animals.
The second way is through tax free donations under the provisions of the 501©(3) of the IRS tax codes. You simple login to the rescue web site and follow the instructions provide. This web site is www.rockintequinerescue.com . I completely understand that times are hard right now and every penny counts but this also applies to these animals. If there are any organizations which would like to adopt the rescue farm or volunteer their time would be greatly appreciated. REMEMBER ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. There are no donations too small and every bit helps!!!!!!!
If there are any questions or concerns you have or even want to donate your time, please do not hesitate to contract Janet or Andy Tuttle at 353-6581.
Larry Fillmore
Concerned Citizen
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Portland Luncheon: Green Energy And The Ballot Box - February 16, 2012
Please Join Us for
"Green Energy And The Ballot Box:
How Maine's Renewable Mandate Could
Drive The Economy (Into A Ditch)"
Portland
Thursday, February 16, 2012
DiMillo’s On the Water
25 Long Wharf
Luncheon
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Mr. Christopher O'Neil
Government Relations Consultant
O'Neil Policy Consulting, Inc.
Maine
voters will likely decide energy policy at the ballot box. February's
luncheon will explore the renewable mandate referendum, and why it makes
no sense for Maine. Presenter Chris O'Neil is president of Friends of
Maine's Mountains, the state's only free-market conservation
organization, whose mission is to protect Maine's environment and
economy.
MHPC Member: $17 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Non-Member: $22
For more information or reservations, please contact Amanda Clark
at aclark@mainepolicy.org or 207-321-2550.
About MHPC
The
Maine Heritage Policy Center is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, nonpartisan
research and educational organization based in Portland, Maine. The
Maine Heritage Policy Center formulates and promotes free-market,
conservative public policies in the areas of economic growth, fiscal
matters, health care, education, constitutional law and government
transparency - providing solutions that will benefit all the people of
Maine. Contributions to MHPC are tax deductible to the extent allowed
by law.
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Monday, December 19, 2011
When A Man Can't Stand It Anymore
When
a man can't stand it anymore ! Priceless
shot...............
(A
photographer will die of old age waiting to get another shot
like this one.)
Happy Monday!!!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Hey Robin, Will This Make You Giggle Too? ( It is original)
Birders excited by invaders from the north
As you read this, we are being invaded. Devious birds are sneaking across our defenseless borders. They are Canadian birds heading south for the winter, and we’re the south. Many of these birds gather in predictable numbers in predictable places each winter. But some are just plain unpredictable.
In birding terms, they are called winter irruptives. The words “erupt” and “irrupt” come from the same Latin root and mean roughly “exploding forth.” One particular definition of irrupt relates to the sudden upsurge in natural populations, especially when ecological balances and checks are disturbed. That’s exactly what happens when food shortages or frigid weather drives birds south. Irruptive owls were discussed last week, but there are plenty of other northern breeders on the list, including birds that eat seeds.
White-winged and red crossbills are highly irruptive, wandering south into Maine even in summer, where they may nest in a good cone year. Both species are widespread breeders across Canada, but the red crossbill tends to wander a little farther south in the western states.
Follow more here.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
We Have $pider$ Right Here In Lisbon!!!
Took a picture of this one right out side of the Police Station!!!
Shipment to BIW contains unexpected cargo: two dozen black widow spiders
Posted Dec. 13, 2011, at 3:09 p.m.
Last modified Dec. 13, 2011, at 6:26 p.m.
BATH, Maine — A shipment of equipment from the West Coast to Bath Iron Works contained something a little unexpected recently: about two dozen black widow spiders.
BIW spokesman James DeMartini said the spiders were eradicated by a professional pest service and that none have been seen in the past week or so. The spiders arrived in a shipment of vertical launch system parts from a supplier in California. A warehouse where the crates were stored initially, as well as some compartments of the future USS Michael Murphy, an Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer under construction at BIW, were fumigated, said DeMartini.
“There was some excitement when the spiders were found, but the more we looked into it, the more we’re confident that what we did was all we needed to do,” said DeMartini.
Aside from hiring the exterminator, DeMartini said BIW officials communicated with state and Navy officials as they dealt with the problem. Company doctors also had discussions with several employees who work in the affected areas, but DeMartini said no one was bitten. Despite the fact BIW receives shipments of parts and materials from far and wide, DeMartini said the arrival of the venomous spiders was a first to his knowledge.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Fryeburg Fair 2011 Schedule
Fryeburg Fair 2011
Schedule:
Sunday,October 2,2011:8:00
am Church Service - Hayseed
Theater
8:30 am 4-H Riding Horse
Show - Infield
9:00 am Firemen’s
Muster
Sheepdog Trials - Infield (All day)
9:30 am
Shuffleboard - Turkey Shoot (16 years And Older, cash prizes)
10:00 am Poultry Show
11:00 am Flower Show - Expo
1
Fleece and Fiber Show And Sale
11:30
am Society Pig Scramble - must reside in towns of our Society - PR
(Ages 8-10) Entries close at 10:30 am
12:00
pm National Pinzgauer Show
12:30
pm Horse Pulling 3300 lbs - Distance
1:00 pm 4-H Dairy Goat Show
Flower Show - Expo 1
1:00 pm
Parent/Child Baking Contest
3:00 pm
Ox Pulling - 2500 lbs - Distance
Trophy
Flower Show - Expo 1
4:00
pm Tractor Pull - after Horse Show - Infield Area
5:00 pm Flower Show - Expo 1
7:00 pm Horse Pulling - 3300 lbs 20’ -
EliminationMonday,October 3,2011:8:00
am Official ADGA Dairy Goat Show
9:00 am Show of Scramble
Calves
4-H
Beef Steer Show -
Showmanship
Ox Pulling 2100 Distance
9:30 am
Woodsmen’s Field Day
10:00 am Wreath
Making Demonstrations every two hours from 10:00 am ‘til
4:00 pm at Christmas Tree Exhibit
10:30
pm Horse Pulling 3000 lbs. -
Distance
Flower Show - Expo 1
11:00 am Flower
Show - Expo 1
12:00 pm Skillet Throw
- SGG - Entries close at 10:30 am
12:30
pm Exhibitors Meeting Beef And Dairy
1:00 pm Ox Pulling - 2500 6’
elim.
Dairy Goat Show continues - Milking
Classes
Flower Show - Expo
1
Whoopie Pie Contest AEC
1:30 pm
Market Lamb
Show
Market Lamb Showmanship
3:00 pm
Horse Pulling 3000 lbs 12’ elim.
5:00
pm Flower Show - Expo 1
7:30
pm Ox Pulling - 2100 lbs and under 6’ elim - Trophy
8:00 pm Night Show - Always Patsy
ClineTuesday,October 4,2011
Senior Citizens Day (65 and over - gate free)
Antique Tractor Show Day
8:30 am Show of Draft Horses,
Ponies, Cart, 2 And 4 Hitch, 4 Abreast
8:30
am Llama Show
9:00 am
Sheep Show - Open Show all
day
Tractor Pull
9:30 am Dairy Show
Jersey and
Guernsey
Beef Show - Charolais And Belted Galloway - Youth Show
10:00 am Society Shuffleboard
Tournament
Wreath Making Demonstrations every two hours 10:00 am ‘til 4:00 pm at Christmas Tree Exhibit
11:00 am Flower Show
1:00
pm Blueberry Dessert
Contest
Ox Powder Puff - 2900 lb. & under - Distance
Trophy
Flower Show - Expo 1
1:30 pm Harness
Racing
2:00 pm Ox Powder Puff - 2900
lb. & over - Distance Trophy
3:00
pm Flower Show - Expo
1
Horse Pulling - 3600 lbs. - Distance
5:00
pm Flower Show - Expo 1
7:00
pm Horse Pulling - 3600 lbs. - 12’ Elim.
8:00 pm Night Show - John Stevens & the Beantown
Orchestra
Wednesday,October 5,2011:
8:30
am Show of Draft Horses, Ponies, Cart Class, Male Driver Unicorn, 6
Hitch
Show of Working Oxen, Show Oxen & Steers
9:00 am Beef Show all other
breeds
Ox Pulling - 2900 lbs Trophy and 3700 lbs - Distance
Sheep Show - SSB (all day)
9:30 am
Dairy Show Milking Shorthorn & Brown Swiss
11:00 am Flower Show - Expo 1
12:00 pm Beef Show Herefords, Simmentals
1:00 pm Open Pig Scramble - PR (Ages
8-10)
12:00 pm
(Drawing)
Show of Working Steers Handy Class for kids
Flower Show - Expo
1
Cookie Contest
1:30 pm Harness
Racing
2:00 pm Horse Pulling - Sweepstakes - Distance -Trophy
3:30 pm Horse Pulling - Three Horse -
Distance
Flower Show - Expo 1
5:00 pm Flower
Show - Expo 1
7:00 pm Horse Pulling
- Sweepstakes - 15’ Elim. - Trophy
8:00
pm Night Show - Stealing Angels
Thursday,October 6,2011:
8:30 am Show of Working Oxen,
Show Oxen And
Steers
Show of Draft Horses, Ponies, Tandem, Pair, 4 Mare Hitch, 8 Horse Hitch
9:00 am Ox Pulling - 4100 lbs - and
Sweepstakes - Distance
Trophy
Sheep Show
9:30 am Beef Show Beef
Shorthorns,
Angus
Dairy Show Holstein and Ayrshire
10:00
am Dick Snow Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament (18 years And over )
Cash Prizes
11:00 am Flower Show -
Expo 1
1:00 pm Draft Horse And Pony
Show - Halter
Classes
Flower Show - Expo
1
2
Crusted Apple Pie Contest
1:30 pm
Harness Racing
3:00 pm Overall
Champion Sheep - Ram And
Ewe
Flower Show - Expo 1
5:00 pm Flower
Show - Expo 1
6:30 pm Horse Pulling
- 2900 lb. And under -
Distance
followed by 3100 lb. & under - Distance
8:00 pm Night Show - Randy HouserFriday,October
7,2011:
9:00 am Ox Pulling 900-1100, 1101-1300, 1301-1700 -
Distance
10:00 am Calf
Scramble
Pig Scramble (Students MSAD #72) - (third grade)
11:00 am 4-H Market Lamb
Auction
4-H Beef Steer
Auction
Flower Show - Expo 1
12:00 pm Wreath
Making Demonstrations every two hours
12:00
am ‘til 4:00 pm at Christmas Tree Exhibit
12:30 pm Horse Pulling - 3200 lbs - Distance
1:00 pm Swine
Show
Calf
Show and
Sale
Flower Show - Expo
1
Decorated Cake Contest
1:30 pm
Harness Racing
2:00 pm Ox Pulling
Sweepstake 6’ Elim. - Trophy
3:00 pm
Flower Show - Expo 1
4:30 pm Horse
Pulling - 3200 lbs - 12’ Elim.
5:00
pm Flower Show - Expo 1
7:30
pm Ox Pulling, 3300 lbs - Distance
8:00 pm Night Show -David Foster And the Mohegan Sun All
Stars
Fireworks After Night Show
Saturday,October
8,2011:
9:45 am Speaker - American Farm Bureau
10:00 am Grand Parade - Trophy
Presentations
11:00 am Flower Show -
Expo 1
12:00 pm 4-H Sheep Show
Class
4-H Swine
Show
Wreath Making Demonstrations every two
hours
Noon ‘til 4:00 pm at Christmas Tree Exhibit
1:00 pm
Flower Show - Expo
1
Horse
Pulling - 3400 lbs - Distance
1:30
pm Harness
Racing
4-H Beef Heifer
Show
4-H Dairy Show
2:30 pm 4-H
Showmanship - Working
Steer
Ox Pulling 3300 - 6’ Elim - followed by 2900 and under - 6’ Elim.
3:00 pm Flower Show - Expo 1
5:00 pm Flower Show - Expo 1
7:00 pm Horse Pulling, 3400 lbs - 12’
Elim.
4-H
Sheep Lead Line
8:00 pm Night Show -
Hotel California
Sunday,October
9,2011:8:00 am Church Service -
Hayseed Theater
8:30 am 4-H Working
Steers
Scooting Contest
9:00 am 4-H Sheep
Breed
Classes
4-H Beef Heifer
Show
4-H Dairy Show
10:30 am Open Pig
Scramble - PR (Ages
8-10)
Entries Close at 9:30 am (Drawing)
11:00
am Flower Show - Expo 1
12:30
pm Scooting
Contest
Children’s Pet Rabbit/Cavy
Show
Horse Pulling, Grand Sweepstakes - 12’ Elim. - Trophy
1:00 pm Flower Show - Expo 1
1:30 pm Harness Racing
2:00 pm Horse Pulling - 2 lbs. of rock per pound of
horse
3:00 pm Distance -
Trophy
Flower Show - Expo
I5:00 pm Following Races is 4WD
Pull (Grandstand seats reserved until racing ends) - Infield
Area.
Submitted by: Rufus
A Wonderful True Story
In 2003, police in Warwickshire, England, opened a garden shed and found a whimpering, cowering dog. The dog had been locked in the shed and abandoned. It was dirty and malnourished, and had quite clearly been abused.
In an act of kindness, the police took the dog, which was a female greyhound, to the Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary, which is run by a man named Geoff Grewcock, and known as a haven for animals abandoned, orphaned, or otherwise in need.
Geoff and the other sanctuary staff went to work with two aims: to restore the dog to full health, and to win her trust. It took several weeks, but eventually both goals were achieved. They named her Jasmine, and they started to think about finding her an adoptive home.
Jasmine, however, had other ideas. No one quite remembers how it came about, but Jasmine started welcoming all animal arrivals at the sanctuary. It would not matter if it were a puppy, a fox cub, a rabbit or, any other lost or hurting animal. Jasmine would just peer into the box or cage and, when and where possible, deliver a welcoming lick.
"But she is like that with all of our animals, even the rabbits. She takes all the stress out of them, and it helps them to not only feel close to her, but to settle into their new surroundings. She has done the same with the fox and badger cubs, she licks the rabbits and guinea pigs, and even lets the birds perch on the bridge of her nose."
Jasmine, the timid, abused, deserted waif, became the animal sanctuary's resident surrogate mother, a role for which she might have been born. The list of orphaned and abandoned youngsters she has cared for comprises five fox cubs, four badger cubs, fifteen chicks, eight guinea pigs, two stray puppies and fifteen rabbits - and one roe deer fawn. Tiny Bramble, eleven weeks old, was found semi-conscious in a field. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, Jasmine cuddled up to her to keep her warm, and then went into the full foster-mum role. Jasmine the greyhound showers Bramble the roe deer with affection, and makes sure nothing is matted.
"They are inseparable," says Geoff. "Bramble walks between her legs, and they keep kissing each other. They walk together round the sanctuary. It's a real treat to see them."
Jasmine will continue to care for Bramble until she is old enough to be returned to woodland life. When that happens, Jasmine will not be lonely. She will be too busy showering love and affection on the next orphan or victim of abuse.
Pictured from the left are: "Toby", a stray Lakeland dog; "Bramble", orphaned roe deer; "Buster", a stray Jack Russell; a dumped rabbit; "Sky", an injured barn owl; and "Jasmine", with a mother's heart doing best what a caring mother would do...and such is the order of God's Creation.
And, just in case you wondered, Snopes.com has verified the truth of this wonderful story and the reality of these photographs which accompany the story - so you can pass this story on, and help make someone else's day to be just a little brighter!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Wildlife Wednesday Enjoy!
He's not heavy -- He's my Brother!
I promise I won't do it again, Momma!
Just wait a couple'a years and try that again! YEAH!!
Come on, throw the ball, throw the ball, I'm ready, yeah throw it!
Hmmmmm.
I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I'm
not sure that what you heard is what I actually meant!
I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I'm
not sure that what you heard is what I actually meant!
We gotta get a bigger bed!
I really didn’t mean to hurt your feelings!
HEY!!! What's with this 'warm spot?'
You woke me up to tell me THAT???
HIIIIEEEEEEYAAAAH!!!
Send this to someone who needs a smile.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Take Time To Smell The Flowers And Let Them Fill You With Beauty
Louie Schwartzberg: The hidden beauty of pollination
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Black Fawn Photos Beautifully Incredible Almost Unbelievable
Photo credit to Richard Buquoi of R. M. Buquoi photographics. If you want, please feel free to direct them to our website, www.rmbphotographics.com
The images were taken near Austin, TX in May of 2010. The deer are wild and the black one has a normal colored sibling. Highly melanistic deer such as this one are extremely rare and are much rarer to see than an albino. The central Texas area has had a number of sightings of deer that have this trait.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Creation Calls -- are you listening? Music by Brian Doerksen
Utilizing footage from the BBC Planet Earth Series, we take a look at
the wonder and majesty of God's creation. Set to the song, "Creation
Calls" by Brian Doerksen, this stunning glimpse of God's masterpiece is
meant to glorify Him and draw the mind to new places of intimacy with
Him.
The video was used in conjunction with the series of messages, "Blueprint" from Chris Seidman. In the series he discusses the subject of God's plan for His creation. The message "Creation Calls" can be viewed here:
The video was used in conjunction with the series of messages, "Blueprint" from Chris Seidman. In the series he discusses the subject of God's plan for His creation. The message "Creation Calls" can be viewed here:
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Birds Feeding Locally
Local resident Jean Dwinal photo captured some Cedar Waxwings feeding. Thank You for sharing.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Timeline of recent mysterious bird, fish deaths
Timeline of recent mysterious bird, fish deaths
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor(NaturalNews) The recent mysterious deaths of birds and fish are causing alarm among naturalists around the world. Birds are literally falling dead out of the sky, and fish are washing up dead on shores and rivers across North America and around the world. The reaction from the mainstream media seems strangely subdued, as if they're all just blowing this off as some unexplained quirk about the natural world that should be largely ignored.
NaturalNews readers think differently. We are concerned when thousands of dead birds fall out of the sky for no apparent reason. The sky itself may not be falling, but previously live animals are clearly falling out of it. If that's not enough reason to wonder what the heck is happening to our planet, then what is?
These are clear signs that something is wrong. Red flags from nature, if you will. Here's the timeline of recent deaths that have been reported:
12.13.10 - Thousands of dead barramundi fish wash up in Australia, unknown causes (http://www.themorningbulletin.com.a...)
12.15.10 - Thousands of dead fish wash ashore on Florida beach, blamed on cold weather (http://www.cfnews13.com/article/new...)
12.17.10 - Dead fish wash ashore at lake beach in Indiana, blamed on winter storms (http://www.wndu.com/localnews/headl...)
12.18.10 - Thousands of dead fish turn up in bay in Philippines, unknown causes (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/ce...)
12.22.10 - More than a hundred dead pelicans turn up in North Carolina, unknown causes (http://www.carteretnewstimes.com/ar...)
12.23.10 - Hundreds of dead sea creatures wash ashore in South Carolina, blamed on cold water (http://www.abcnews4.com/Global/stor...)
12.23.10 - Ten tons of mostly dead fish found in fishing net in New Zealand, unknown causes (http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/loc...)
12.27.10 - Scores of dead fish wash ashore in a lake in Haiti, unknown causes (http://www.france24.com/en/20101227...)
12.28.10 - 70 bats found dead in Tucson, Ariz., unknown causes (http://www.azcentral.com/news/artic...)
12.29.10 - Dozens of fish found dead in San Antonio, Texas, unknown causes (http://www.ksat.com/news/26316464/d...)
12.31.10 - 5,000+ birds found dead in Arkansas, suffering from massive trauma and blood clots (http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/01/03/ar...)
01.03.11 - 100,000+ dead drum fish found in Arkansas river, unknown causes (http://www.todaysthv.com/news/local...)
01.03.11 - Dozens of dead birds show up in a woman's backyard in Kentucky, unknown causes (http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/loca...)
01.03.11 - Tens of thousands of dead fish wash ashore in Chesapeake Bay, Md., blamed on cold water (http://www.wbaltv.com/r/26357581/de...)
01.03.11 - 100 tons of dead fish wash ashore in Brazil, unknown causes (http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10...)
01.04.11 - Several dead manatees found on Florida coast, unknown causes (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...)
01.04.11 - Thousands of dead fish wash up on creek in Florida, unknown causes (http://www.wftv.com/news/26367953/d...)
01.04.11 - Hundreds of dead fish was ashore on St. Clair River in Ontario, Can., unknown causes (http://www.torontosun.com/news/cana...)
01.04.11 - Hundreds of dead black birds found on highway in Louisiana, suffering from internal injuries and blood clots (http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/11...)
01.05.11 - Hundreds of dead birds found on highway in Texas, unknown causes (http://www.ktre.com/global/story.as...)
01.05.11 - Large amount of dead fish wash up on New Zealand beaches, unknown causes (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/a...)
01.05.11 - Up to 100 jackdaw birds found dead on road in Sweden, unknown causes (http://www.thelocal.se/31262/20110105/)
01.06.11 - 40,000+ dead Devil crabs washed ashore in the U.K., unknown causes (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503543_...)
01.07.11 - More than 1,000 dead turtle doves found in Italy, unknown causes (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wor...)
01.10.11 - Countless fish found dead in U.K. brook, unknown causes (http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/...)
01.11.11 - Thousands of gizzard shad fish float to the top of Lake Michigan and wash up on the shores near Chicago, blamed on cold weather (http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews...)
NaturalNews will continue to cover this story in the days ahead. Watch NaturalNews.com for more breaking news on this topic.
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