Levesque for Congress Campaign

LEVESQUE FOR CONGRESS

P.O. BOX 1387

Auburn, ME 04211

www.levesqueformaine.com

CONTACT: Vic Berardelli, Communications Director

(207) 234-4549

(207) 949-2438 (Cell)

FIVE DISTINGUISHED MAINERS TO CO-CHAIR

LEVESQUE FOR CONGRESS CAMPAIGN

AUBURN, ME – Jason J. Levesque, Republican candidate in Maine’s 2^nd Congressional District, announced the co-chairs of the Levesque for Congress Campaign which will advise him and coordinate leadership committees:

Waldo County Commissioner Donald P. Berry, Sr.

Cyr Plantation First Assessor/Town Manager Daniel Deveau

Rep. Henry Joy

former-Bangor City Councilor Catharine “Kay” Lebowitz

former-Rep. Thomas Shields.

“This diverse group of top business, civic and political leaders has joined our effort early because they know that the 2^nd District needs fresh leadership,” Levesque said. “While Mainers are losing their jobs, Mike Michaud only shows up after-the-fact with band-aid solutions. When average Mainers want to express concerns about health care, Mike Michaud only meets select people at invitation-only events. It’s time to move Maine forward. We can do better.”

Berry said Levesque’s understanding of the economy is vital for a Congressman.

“Jason and I have had several talks about the economy and the needs of the people of Maine and he will be an outstanding representative to carry those views to Washington. As a businessman, he understands what we need and he has an excellent grasp of the economy of the state of Maine,” Berry said.

Deveau said Maine needs a Congressman with small business experience.

“I feel confident in Jason and proud of his shared Franco heritage. He is smart and has a realistic understanding of the business climate in Maine and what we’re up against. We need his vision in Congress,” Deveau said.

Joy said Levesque’s experience raising a family helps him better understand the people of the 2^nd District.

“I think it is high time we got someone representing us in Congress who understands the needs of families and business for the future of Maine,” Joy said.

Lebowitz said Levesque best understand how to bring jobs to Maine people.

“I’m very impressed with Jason’s dedication and his abilities. He is a businessman, which is background we really need in Congress at this time to formulate policies which will help the economy and create jobs,” Lebowitz said.

Shields said Levesque has a better understanding of the average Maine family.

“Jason is an honest, energetic man who knows what it’s like to run a business and meet a payroll and raise a family, which gives him a better understanding of people’s lives and the economy to represent them in Washington,” Dr. Shields said.

Background of the co-chairs:

· Donald P. Berry, Sr. of Belmont

Currently a Waldo County Commissioner, Don Berry served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives, representing coastal Waldo County. He represented Maine as a Flemming Fellow to the National Association of State Legislators. He is the former Chair of the Waldo County Republican Committee. A retired science teacher at Belfast High School, he was honored with a 2000 Bowdoin College Distinguished Teaching Award. A former youth track coach, he is now a certified U.S. Track & Field official. An active outdoor sports enthusiast, he is President of the Tri-Town Snow Riders. He will coordinate leadership teams in the coastal Maine areas of Waldo, Hancock and Washington counties.

· Daniel Deveau of Van Buren

Currently, Deveau is First Assessor/Town Manager in Cyr Plantation. A Maine small business leader, Dan Deveau is former owner of Deveau Farms in Van Buren, a major potato harvester. He is a past Maine Young Farmer of the Year and is the Past President of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Active in Aroostook County business and community affairs, he is Past President of the Van Buren Jaycees and a former Director of the Boy Scouts. He is active in the Acadian Heritage Council, which is working to bring the World Acadian Congress to the St. John Valley in 2014, and Knights of Columbus. He will coordinate northern Maine leadership teams in Aroostook and Piscataquis counties.

· Henry Joy of Crystal

Currently serving his eighth term in the Maine House of Representatives, representing northern Penobscot and southern Aroostook counties. He is a former Republican candidate for Governor. A retired educator, he is currently in modular home sales. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he is active in the American Legion. He is active in the Maine Association of Retirees and the Island Falls Fish & Game Organization. He will coordinate central Maine leadership teams in northern Penobscot and southern Aroostook counties.

·

Catharine “Kay” Lebowitz of Bangor.

Known nationally for her work with the Bangor Troop Greeters, which has welcomed home more than 950,000 servicemen and women on their first stop on U.S. soil from overseas duty, Kay Lebowitz has been honored in the Congressional Record and by a Maine Legislative Sentiment. Still active in her early-90’s, she was a participant in the 2006 Blaine House Conference on Aging. She is a former member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing the City of Bangor, and served as a Bangor City Councilor. She volunteers on the Boards of the Bangor Museum, Eastern Maine Community College and Maine Center for Aging and has served the Eastern Maine United Way.

Dr. Thomas Shields of Auburn

Dr. Shields, a retired orthopedic surgeon, served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives. In 2005-06 he served on the Maine Joint Standing Committee for Health Care Reform. His wife, Bethel, served on the Auburn City Council. Dr. Shields is a retired-Major in the U.S. Air Force. He will coordinate leadership teams in Aroostook, Oxford and Franklin counties.

"RECONCILIATION"

Submitted by J.J.

Please pass this on to who you might believe are confused about the term "RECONCILIATION" being put forth by the Senate majority leader. It is vital every American understands what is going on in the U. S. Senate.

"Using the budget reconciliation process to pass health reform and climate change legislation…would violate the intent and spirit of the budget process, and do serious injury to the constitutional role of the Senate." These are not the words of a Republican or a conservative activist. This is a warning issued on April 2 of this year from the former Democratic Majority Leader in the Senate, Robert C. Byrd (D-W.Va.).

He was referring to a dangerous assault on American freedom as it is protected by the constitutional balance of power – an assault that is being considered by the Obama Administration right now. The Founding Fathers designed the Constitution and our government to guard against political power grabs by slowing down the process of making laws.

They insisted that the Senate had to be a deliberative body to slow down the passions of the House and stop mob rule from destroying freedom.

In a famous conversation between the two presidents, Thomas Jefferson is said to have asked George Washington why the Framers had agreed to a second chamber in Congress at the 1787 Constitutional Convention. "Why did you pour that coffee into your saucer?" Washington asked him. "To cool it," said Jefferson. "Even so," said Washington, "we pour legislation into the senatorial saucer to cool it." the Senate slows down the legislative process is through the filibuster.

Unlike in the House, in the Senate, even a small group of senators can hold up a bill by threatening to continuously debate it.

It takes the votes of three-fifths of the Senate, or 60 senators, to end a filibuster. This means that it effectively takes 60 votes to pass a controversial piece of legislation or nomination.
And again, this is for good reason. The Founders looked to the House to more directly reflect the will of the people. They relied on the Senate to take a step back and carefully consider a bill before they commit the American people and our resources to it.

I have taken this brief tour of American constitutional history to make an important point: The Obama Administration clearly has concluded it cannot get a big government health plan through the Senate if they accept the traditional, historic requirement of a 60-vote majority.

It is also clear left-wing activists would cheerfully destroy the integrity of the Senate and the freedoms it protects if that is what it takes to get a government-run, bureaucratic health care system which would expand their power and increase the importance of Washington.

Senator Harry Reid (D-Nev.), the Democratic majority leader, has warned that a failure to get 60 votes would lead him to try to force through a bill with 50 senators and Vice President Joe Biden breaking the tie.

Changing one-sixth of the American economy with 50 senators voting yes would be a revolutionary act worthy of a third world country.

Fall In Maine

Both photos from Paul Cyr at NorthernMainePhotos.com

Expansion of Lisbon Trail System in Hands of Voters

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On September 22, 2009 the Lisbon Town Council agreed to seek permission from the Citizens of Lisbon to issue a bond in order to receive $1,280,000 in funding from the Maine Department of Transportation for the purpose of completing the Lisbon Trail System. (See Attached Map) In order to receive this funding the Town is required to raise $320,000 in matching funds which is reflected in Question #1 of the local ballot. This request is the culmination of 10 years of work by the Lisbon Trails Commission whose successes are evident considering the huge popularity of the Paper Mill and Ricker Farm trails.

The funds provided by the Maine DOT are dedicated to transportation projects of this nature throughout the State of Maine. The fact Lisbon was selected to receive nearly a third of the funding available during this two year period speaks volumes of the efforts of the Lisbon Trails Commission as they work to improve the community they serve.

As stated by Councilor Henry at Tuesdays meeting a YES vote ensures $1,600,000 will be invested in the Town of Lisbon providing work for LOCAL contractors as well as providing safe routes to school and educational opportunities not currently available to the high and middle schools.

Absentee Ballots are currently available at the Town Clerks office and the Lisbon Trails Commission is available to answer any questions and provide details on this important vote. Their contact information is listed at www.lisbonme.org/trails, feel free to connect with them directly. Commission members will also be found at area events such as the Harvest Festival, Concerts in the Park as well as Lisbon committee meetings. Volunteers will be needed Oct. 28th to create signs supporting this important vote for investment in Lisbon.

Lisbon Trails Commission

LCS Family Reading Night 9/30‏

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Wanted Photos of Lisbon Area

Because of health reasons beyond expectations the editor's mobility has been drastically decreased this summer and fall. The desire to bring more to you readers has taken a rather dismal turn in events of late.

At this time we would like to ask for you the readers to submit some local photos of the foliage and other town activities.


Please give us the name of the photographer and subject of photo. If you want it published anonymously indicate that and we will.

Send them to: lisbonreporter@hotmail.com.

Thanks.

Todd

***Reminder*** Town Council Meeting on Cable Tonight

Town Council meeting airs tonight on Cable Channel 7 @ 7:00 pm.

See for yourself their actions.

We Welcome Feedback.

It is time for "that" Change to take place right here in Lisbon.

Elections are coming right up.

Vote Vote Vote!




Important Notice/Reminder
The Minutes of these meetings as posted on the town website, DO NOT represent the Exact dialogue. If you watch or have taped the meetings and then read the transcripts you will see/notice that some important text is misrepresented in print from the verbal given at the meeting. The town use to put a disclaimer that the minutes were not transcribed verbatim, but that is absent as of late.

Thursday Thanks

True story of the recovery of 19 US Marines Killed in Action on Makin Island in WWII and their return home to Arlington National Cemetery 58 years later. Story: Pat Mendoza. Music arranged by Pat Mendoza Trumpet: Steve Wiest. Singers: the Islanders and Pat Mendoza
For information on the one hour video contact
patmendoza.com

Lisbon Community to Host Literacy Night with Lynn Plourde‏

Lisbon - On Wednesday, September 30 from at 6:00-8:00 pm, at Lisbon Community School, Maine children’s book author Lynn Plourde will be reading as part of the community’s Project LEARN celebration which encourages family literacy. For more information, call the school at 353-4132.

Plourde has had more than twenty picture books published, including her newest “Grandpappy Snippy Snappies’ and “The Dump Man’s Treasures,” a 2008 Smithsonian Notable Book for Children and an IPPY bronze medalist. Her other books include “Dino Pets,” “A Mountain of Mittens,” “At One: In a Place Called Maine” and “Margaret Chase Smith: A Woman for President,” a 2008 National Council for Social Studies Notable Book. Learning activities and bookmarks are available on her www.lynnplourde.com website.

Lynn Plourde

Plourde is a Skowhegan native who currently lives in Winthrop with her family.

Smiley Reports on Town Council Meeting

ANOTHER EPISODE OF THE LISBON TOWN COUNCIL

Reggie pleads with the council one more time......... Michelle again asks the council to do what's right......

Hear me talk!

Steve wonders why Reggie won't go away, but can't get his upcoming contract off his mind......

Norma has three words for Roger...... Roger responds with four words......Gina has a flashback of her past.......

The public gives Norma a hand signal but she doesn't notice...... Overheard in the back row.....

Hear me talk!

The public has two words for Norma.......

Andrea tells Roger what's on her mind.... The voters of Lisbon contemplate giving the council an enema on November 3rd.....





(Be sure to click on those that say "hear me talk" and turn your sound up.)

One of the deep questions of the universe............

A Note From A Lisbon Citizen

I just wanted to say a simple thank you to all who posted for both Memorial Day, Our Fallen Troops (Maine), 9-11 Memorial etc.

I grew up in South Portland, but last year I got stationed in Maine for the first time in my 17 year career in the Navy. I got stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station...now sadly that is closing. I bought a house in Lisbon and I absolutely love it, currently I am deployed and it will be several years until I return..but I have it rented and can't wait to come back Home.

All the people I have ever served with are special to me. Not once have I ever heard a fellow soldier, sailor, marine, or airman ever complain or even think about the big job they are doing...not once have I heard them say "I bet the people back home are appreciating me"..they don't think like that. We as a collective don't think about getting hurt, injured or killed...we are just doing a job.

I was so happy to find your website, So proud to call myself a Mainer and so honored to call myself a Lisbonite and so thank ful for the loving community there, even if the water and sewer departments can't stay together.

I want to thank all the people back home who take care of their sons' car or their daughters' possessions. I want to thank all the people who keep all the businesses running. I want to thank the people who do their job everyday to make their community better.

v/r

Joe

Stanton Bird Club To Hold Lisbon Walk

The next walk on Wednesday, Sept. 23, will be in the Lisbon area, to visit the Papermill and Ricker Farm Trails. The trails are paved, following the scenic Sabattus River through wooded habitat then through open farmland allowing a large variety of bird species.

Walks end by 11 a.m. but participants may leave early. If raining at 7 a.m. and predicted to continue through 10 a.m., the walk will be canceled. Those attending should bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Walks are approximately 2 miles on an even and basically dry surface.

The Walk is free and generally lasts from 8am to 11am. Exact dates and locations are posted onthe Club's web site. Visit the Web site at www.stantonbirdclub.org or e-mail questions to StantonPR@yahoo.com.

For any questions, call Stan or Joan DeOrsey at 933-2266 or e-mail jsmd@att.net.

Here's An Official Look at the Candidates for November Ballot

CANDIDATES FOR NOV. 3, 2009 BALLOT:

Council At Large:

Lori Pomelow

Leon Bard

Council District 1:

Jeff Ganong

Mark Lunt

Council District 2:

Mike Bowie

Gregg Garrison

Michelle Swatsworth-Turmelle

Gordon Curtis

Budget Advisory Board At Large:

Don Fellows

Budget Advisory Board District 1:

(Write In)

Budget Advisory Board District 2 (3Yr):

Dorothy Fitzgerald

Budget Advisory Board District 2 (1Yr):

(Write In)

School Committee 1 Yr:

George Caron

School Committee 3Yr:

Kathi Yergin

Herbert "Pete" Reed.

Water Commission:

Kenneth Wells

Stan Doughty, Jr.

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The only time for public discussion on these two questions is at Tonight's Town Council meeting, 7:00 pm Town Office.

NEW: MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM QUESTIONS FOR NOV 3, 2009 BALLOT.

QUESTION #1:

Shall a bond order approved by the Town Council to issue up to $320,000 in a ten (10) year bond to receive $1.2 million in matching funds from Maine Department of Transportation for construction of the final phase of the Lisbon Trail System, be ratified?

Town Council Recommends: YES.

Budget Advisory Board Recommends: YES

QUESTION #2:

Shall a bond order approved by the Town Council authorizing the issuance of general obligation securities of the Town of Lisbon for the purpose of funding construction of new water lines and system together with all appurtenances, along Route 9, from Route 196 to the Upland Road, to remedy contamination of residential wells, in an amount not to exceed $700,000, for a term not to exceed thirty years, be ratified?

Town Council Recommends: YES.

Budget Advisory Board Recommends: YES.

Water Commission Recommends: YES.

We Welcome Lisbon's New Teachers

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Jennifer Fox

Jennifer is a Fine Arts teacher and Drama Coach with years of teaching experience. She is professionally certified in the state in both fine art and special education. She received her BFA in Art Education with a minor in Theatre, and a MS in Special Education from University of Southern ME. A former Marine and professional muralist, she has a passion for the power of art and drama to motivate and inspire learners. She enjoys painting, organic gardening, reading and family.






















Todd McKay

Todd is a graduate of St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH with a BA in Chemistry. He taught two years at Georges Valley High School and a year at Temple Academy in Waterville. Technology is integrated in his classroom.

Todd and his wife Hannah have been married 11 years and have three children - Sarah, Todd Jr., and Rebekhah. Hobbies include flower and vegetable gardens and NASCAR.























Tricia Bursey

Tricia comes from Bath Regional Vocational Center where she was a business education teacher for the past eight years. Prior to BRVC, Tricia was a Computer Trainer/Coordinator at the Muskie School, Institute for Public Sector Innovation training State employees. She is involved in her community coaching the Topsham Recreations sports and other areas.

Tricia lives in Topsham with here two sons, Alex and Evan.

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Thomas Landberg

Thomas received his BS in Secondary Education, Social Studies with a minor in History in 1999, completing his Masters in Education Leadership after teacher grades 6-12 Social Studies in Danforth.

Thomas and his wife Jessica along with daughter Olivia are happy to be relocating to the Lisbon area. "Being part of the Lisbon Community of Schools is an honor and something I take great pride in. I came to Lisbon because it is a caring and supporting community."




















Amy Crosby

Amy was born and raised in Orono. She graduated from the University of Maine in 2006 with a BA in Art Education and minors in Studio Art and Art History. Teaching goes back generations in her family with her father and grandfather and great-grandparents! Amy taught grades K-6 in Skowhegan and Canaan. She feels teaching is the best job in the world. "It's exciting to know this community is so supportive." She is caring out her passion--teaching art to children!




















Jonathon Pollack

Jonathon graduated from Messiah College, PA in 2003 with a B.S. in Music Education. Over the last eight years he has taught general music, chorus, and beginning band for grades 5-12. Former Principal Dawn Miller refers to Jonathon as a "dynamite" music teacher!

Jonathon is a dedicated husband and father of two young children. He recognizes not everyone likes music but he strives to make music fun!

(Feedback is the best way to improve. Send in your thoughts and ideas. After all, we are here for you.)

Mouse Calibration For Your Computer

MOUSE CALIBRATION FOR 2009

You should actually do this every year. Even more often if you spend a lot of time on the computer. This is recommended by Kim Komando (the computer guru) in one of her recent emails.


I was shocked to see how well this works, and how far off mine was!


To re-calibrate your mouse, click and hold on the capital G below, then drag it toward the small g.

If it doesn't work immediately, you might want to clean your mouse, as the calibration is off.


Good lord!! You'll believe anything

I'M SURE YOU WILL WANT TO RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS TOO ONCE YOU SEE HOW MUCH SMOOTHER AND BETTER THE MOUSE WORKS AFTER BEING CALIBRATED! AMAZING!

Tues. Sept. 22 Town Council Meeting Agenda

AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
LISBON TOWN OFFICE
7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE TO FLAG

2. ROLL CALL
___Councilor Bowie ___Councilor Henry ___Councilor Mason
___Councilor Cote ___Councilor Larochelle ___Councilor Wells
___Councilor Crafts
Town Clerk reading of meeting rules

3. PUBLIC HEARING
Bond Referendum Public Hearings

(click on each to read details)

Trail System

Water System Expansion


4. CONSENT AGENDA

2009-134 ORDER A. Minutes of September 1, 2009

5. COUNCIL ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, & ORDINANCES

2009-135 ORDER – Lisbon Trail System Bond Referendum

2009-136 ORDER – Water Bond Referendum

2009-137 ORDER – Warrant for November 3, 2009

2009-138 ORDER – Beaver Park Roof Bids

2009-139 ORDER – Plaque in remembrance of Jack W. Arndt

2009-140 ORDER – MMA Voting Delegate Credentials

2009-141 RESOLUTION – Childhood Cancer Awareness Week

2009-142 RESOLUTION – CDBG Planning Grant

6. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Town Manager & Financial Reports

7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

8. APPOINTMENTS

2009-143 ORDER – Recreation Committee (1) Regular Member

2009-144 ORDER – Planning Board (1) Regular Member (Reappointment)

2009-145 ORDER – Library Governing Board (1) Regular Member (Reappointment)

9. COUNCILOR COMMUNICATIONS

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION

2009-146 ORDER – 1 MRSA § 405 (6) (C) Acquisition of real property or economic development

2009-147 ORDER – RLF Application Approval

11. ADJOURNMENT

2009-148 ORDER to Adjourn

***News Flash *** Councilor At Large Race Expands

Leon Bard has taken out papers for the Council At Large position.

Lori Pomelow is the other candidate so far.

Time is running out though. As Monday Sept. 21, 2009 is the last day for papers which must be turned in to the Town Clerk's Office no later than 4:30 p.m.

Please see previous posts for more details on the nominees.

Some Information On Flu Vaccines

In our continuing presentation of material to the readers, we have found the following pertaining to immunizations and the flu viruses currently being talked about so much in the Main Stream Media.
We are not endorsing nor condoning, rather simply presenting for YOU the reader.

The following is from lewrockwell.com

"Eighteen Reasons Why You Should NOT Vaccinate Your Children Against The Flu This Season

by Bill Sardi

Recently by Bill Sardi: A Fatal Heart Attack Can Occur With Normal Coronary Arteries

This year it is more important that you protect your children and loved ones from the flu vaccines than influenza itself. Here are the reasons:

1. This flu is simply another flu. It is not unusually deadly. In fact, the H1N1 swine flu in circulation is less deadly than many other influenza outbreaks. The first 1000 confirmed swine flu cases in Japan and China produced zero deaths. The Centers for Disease Control alleges 36,000 Americans succumb to the flu each year, but so far, since March through August of 2009 (6 months), the swine flu has been attributed to ~500–600 deaths in the US. The swine flu of 2009 has already swept through the Southern Hemisphere’s flu season without alarm. Only exaggerated reports have been issued by the World Health Organization regarding hospitalizations required during the flu season in South American countries. Getting exposed to influenza and developing natural antibodies confers resistance for future flu outbreaks. Artificially boosting antibodies by exposure to flu viruses in vaccines is more problematic than natural exposure. Americans have been exposed to the H1N1 swine flu throughout the summer of 2009 with far fewer deaths and hospitalizations than commonly attributed to the seasonal flu.

2. Health authorities tacitly admit prior flu vaccination programs were of worthless value. This is the first time both season and pandemic flu vaccines will be administered. Both seasonal flu and swine flu vaccines will require two inoculations. This is because single inoculations have failed to produce sufficient antibodies. Very young children and older frail adults, the high-risk groups in the population, may not produce sufficient antibodies in response to the flu vaccine. This is an admission that prior flu vaccines were virtually useless. The same people who brought you the ineffective vaccines in past years are bringing you this year’s new vaccines. Can you trust them this time?

3. In addition to failure to produce sufficient antibodies, this swine flu vaccine is brought to you by the same people who haven’t been able to adequately produce a seasonal flu vaccine that matches the flu strain in circulation. In recent years flu vaccination has been totally worthless because the strains of the flu in circulation did not match the strain of the virus in the vaccines. Authorities claim the prevalent flu strain in circulation in mid-September ’09 is the H1N1 swine flu, which appears to be milder than past seasonal influenza in circulation. If this data is correct, why receive the season flu shot this year?" Read more >>

Our Education Shall Be Compromised Again

Our political leaders can't seem to understand that they are the problem. SO the trickle down effect of everything relates to money. And what area gets hit? Education.
Education is the fundamental building block of any country. When you dive in and research you see that "We as a Country" are lagging behind other worldly countries in education.

"Shutdown days possible for schools

More research needed, officials split on proposal

By Mal Leary
Capitol News Service

AUGUSTA, Maine — Faced with cuts in school subsidies this year and the certainty that state aid will be $60 million less next year, school officials and lawmakers are considering the idea of school shutdown days.

“One of the things superintendents talked about is, as opposed to cutting a program in its entirety, is that maybe we should be looking at statewide shutdown days for education,” Education Commissioner Susan Gendron told members of the Legislature’s Education Committee on Thursday. “We ran the numbers and that would save $7 million statewide for a student day, somewhat less for a non-student day.”" Read more >>

We Are Awesome

No matter what our kids and the new generation think about us,

WE ARE AWESOME !!!!

OUR LIFE IS LIVING PROOF !!!!

　

To Those of Us Born

1930 - 1979

TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE 1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!

F irst, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while

they were pregnant.

They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes.

After that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints.

We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we wore baseball caps, not helmets on our heads.

As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes.

　

And riding in the back of a pick- up truck on a warm day was always a special treat!

We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle.

We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and no one actually

died from this.

We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter and bacon. We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. And we weren't overweight. WHY?

Because we were always outside playing ... that's why!

We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on.

We had no cell phones, so no one was able to reach us all day. And we were OKAY.

We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride them down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes.. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.

We did not have Play stations, color TVs, Nintendo's, or X-boxes. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no personal computers, no Internet and

no chat rooms.

WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!

We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits

from these accidents.

　

We would get spankings with wooden spoons, switches, ping pong paddles, or just a bare hand and no one would call child services to report abuse.

We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live

in us forever.

We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls and although we were told it would happen, we did not put out

very many eyes.

We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and

talked to them.

Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!

The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!

These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever.

The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.

We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to

deal with it all.

So if you're one of US, CONGRATULATIONS!

You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids before the lawyers and the government started regulating so much of our lives for 'our own good.'

And while you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave and lucky their parents were.

Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it ?

Lisbon Election Update

The names in green indicate papers have been filed and are qualified.

THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE HAS THE FOLLOWING NOMINATION PAPERS OUT:

Council At Large:
Lori Pomelow
Leon Bard

Council District 1:
Jeff Ganong
Mark Lunt

Council District 2:
Mike Bowie
Gregg Garrison
Michelle Swatsworth-Turmelle
Gordon Curtis (updated 091809)


Budget Advisory Board

At Large:
Don Fellows

District 2:
Dorothy Fitzgerald (updated 091809)

School Committee
(3 Yr:)
Brian Daly. (not returning papers)
Kathi Yergin
Herbert "Pete" Reed.
Elaine Daly

School Committee:
(1 Yr:)
George Caron
Jacqueline Katz

Water Commission:
Kenneth Wells
Stan Doughty Jr (updated 091809)

UPDATE 9/2/09:
Council District 1: Mark Lunt.

School Committee 3Yr: Kathi Yergin.

Brian Daly notified the Clerk's Office he will not be returning his papers

UPDATE 9/10/09:

School Committee 3 Yr: Herbert "Pete" Reed.

UPDATE 9/11/09:
School Committee 3 Yr: Elaine Daly.
Budget Advisory Board District #2 3Yr: Dorothy Fitzgerald.
Water Commission: Kenneth Wells

UPDATE 9/14/09:
Council District 2: Michelle Swatsworth-Turmelle

UPDATE 9/15/09:
Council District 2: Gordon Curtis
Water Commission: Stan Doughty Jr.

UPDATE 9/16/09:
School Committee 1 Yr: Jacqueline Katz

UPDATE 9/17/09:
Council At Large: Leon Bard

District 2 Town Council Race Getting Interesting

According to the town's website as of this morning there has been another entrant into the 'race' for Town Council District 2.

Gordon Curtis has thrown his hat into this 'race'. May the best person for Lisbon's future win.

It would make sense for someone to challenge the 'At Large Position'. There is still lots of time.

Don't let the 50 signatures deter anyone. The transfer site on a Saturday morning is a great place to meet and greet voters.

Deadline for nomination papers is Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at 4:30pm

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Posted on 9/25 at 9:16am and removed at 10:00pm

***Update*** Lisbon's Election Update

NEW: The names in green indicate papers have been filed and are qualified.

THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE HAS THE FOLLOWING NOMINATION PAPERS OUT:

Council At Large:
Lori Pomelow.

Council District 1:
Jeff Ganong
Mark Lunt

Council District 2:
Mike Bowie
Gregg Garrison
Michelle Swatsworth-Turmelle
Gordon Curtis


Budget Advisory Board

At Large:
Don Fellows

District 2:
Dorothy Fitzgerald

School Committee
3 Yr: Brian Daly. (not returning papers)
Kathi Yergin
Herbert "Pete" Reed.
Elaine Daly



School Committee
1 Yr: George Caron.

Water Commission:
Kenneth Wells

UPDATE 9/2/09:
Council District 1: Mark Lunt.

School Committee 3Yr: Kathi Yergin.

Brian Daly notified the Clerk's Office he will not be returning his papers

UPDATE 9/10/09:

School Committee 3 Yr: Herbert "Pete" Reed.

UPDATE 9/11/09:
School Committee 3 Yr: Elaine Daly.
Budget Advisory Board District #2 3Yr: Dorothy Fitzgerald.
Water Commission: Kenneth Wells

UPDATE 9/14/09: Council District 2: Michelle Swatsworth-Turmelle

UPDATE 9/15/09: Council District 2: Gordon Curtis


Rules of the Election Process
No Campaign signs on Town Property or in our Town Gardens, or within 250' of the door to the Town Hall 30 days prior to Election Day, or within 250' from the Polling Place entrance on Election Day. If candidates attend our Polling Place they will be asked to refrain from influencing the voter and will be allowed to state only their name not the office they are running for when communicating with the voter. Thank you for adhering to the rules.

Remember the Mike and Norma Showing at the Vote to Remove Councilor Wells last fall?