Lisbon PWS Fine Arts Show‏

PWS Students' artwork will be displayed during the Fine Arts
Show at the school on June 2. A music concert is scheduled the same
evening. The events start at 5:30 p.m. Photo courtesy of Amy Crosby.

Lisbon - The public is invited to attend a Fine Arts Show at the Philip W.
Sugg Middle School in Lisbon on Wednesday, June 2.  Two events are scheduled
and are open to the public.  The Art Show is a free exhibit and will start
at 5:30 p.m. in the school's library featuring one work of art from each
student in the school.  At 6:30 p.m. the PMS music concert will be held in
the school's cafeteria.  A $1 donation is requested at the door.  FMI
contact PWS Art Teacher, Amy Crosby at acrosby@lisbonschoolsme.org or PWS
Music Teacher, Jonathan Pollock at jpollock@lisbonschoolsme.org or call the
school at 353-3055.  
 

Lisbon Middle School Students Receive Leadership Award‏

Philip W. Sugg Middle School Principal, Jeff Ramich, attended the Middle Level Scholar Leader Banquet with students Jennifer Smith and Robert Dall.  Pictured left to right Robert Dall, Jennifer Smith and Ramich.  Photo courtesy of Patti Mendelson.

Lisbon – Jennifer Smith and Robert Dall, eight grade students at Philip W. Sugg Middle School in Lisbon, were recently honored at a Middle Level Scholar Leader at a Banquet on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Augusta Civic Center. The criteria for the award includes demonstrating academic initiative and scholarship, providing service to classmates and school, exemplifying positive attitudes and demonstrating leadership in the classroom and school activities.  Jennifer is the daughter of Lee Ann and Bradley Smith of Lisbon Falls.  Robert is the son of Karen and Andrew Dall, of Lisbon Falls.

Over 360 students, educators, and parents attended the Banquet to celebrate the achievements middle level students who are representative of the many fine young adolescents in all middle level schools in the State of Maine.  Seventy four eighth grade students from 37 schools were honored at the Eleventh Annual Middle Level Scholar Leader Awards Banquet. 

The event was organized by the Maine Association for Middle Level Education (MAMLE) and the New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS) with a supporting sponsorship from LifeTouch National School Studios.

FMI on events and special programs at PWS, contact Monica Millhime, Community Resource Coordinator for the Lisbon School Department, by calling 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org  or visit www.lisbonschoolsme.org.

Lisbon Meetings Now On Line‏

Did you know that the Lisbon Town Council meetings along with the school committee meetings are now available for video on demand on Great Falls TV's new website. They will be available to view at your convenience for 30 days after they have been posted. The website address is www.greatfallstv.net

Click on the webstream tab on left side of page. Follow to Lisbon listing of meetings now available.

Need A Shed?‏

If you would like to own a quality-built wooden utility shed, here’s your chance to bid on one AND support the 7^th grade students at PWS raise funds for Camp Kieve.  Attached is an informational flyer on the project.  Any questions, please contact Kathleen Littlefield at 353-3055 or email klittlefield@lisbonschoolsme.org.  Thank you…

Today Is Endangered Species Day

 Here are some website links with more information about Endangered Species.

http://www.fws.gov/ecos/ajax/tess_public/pub/stateOccurrenceIndividual.jsp?state=ME

http://www.fws.gov/endangered/ESDay/2010.html


http://www.fws.gov/ecos/ajax/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=E07L

Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrates Endangered Species Day
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service issued the following news release:

On May 21, 2010, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and several conservation organizations will observe Endangered Species Day to recognize the conservation programs underway nationwide aimed at protecting America's threatened and endangered species.

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) has helped to prevent the extinction of hundreds of species. Co-administered by the Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the purpose of the ESA is to conserve imperiled species and the ecosystems upon which they depend.

"The Endangered Species Act is the nation's premier law protecting biodiversity today," said Acting Service Director Rowan Gould. "The bald eagle, American alligator and gray wolf are all species which once found themselves on the list, facing the brink of extinction, but have successfully rebounded. The wood stork, Kirtland's warbler, Louisiana black bear and Kemp's Ridley sea turtle are still listed species that are showing good progress towards achieving recovery -- the ultimate goal of the ESA. These species and many others continue to benefit from the protections afforded by the ESA and the dedicated people who work through the Act to ensure their continued existence."

The Service and Endangered Species Coalition are cosponsoring four signature events around the country to focus public support on rare and imperiled species. Events will be held in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Maine and Montana. Michael J. Bean, counselor for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, is scheduled to speak during the Washington, D.C. event, which will take place at the United States Botanic Garden.

In addition, many of the Service's field and regional offices will be hosting events in their communities and providing unique programs to visitors on endangered species conservation. For more information on how you can find an event near you, please visit www.fws.gov/endangered/ESDay/2010.html

The Service works with other Federal agencies, state, local and tribal governments, environmental organizations, industry groups, academia, the scientific community and members of the public to help conserve our nation's threatened and endangered fish, wildlife and plants.

Endangered Species Day honors this national commitment to recovering endangered species and their habitats and provides an opportunity to learn about what efforts are being made to conserve them.

There are currently 1,324 species listed in the U.S.: 750 plants and 574 animals. To find out what endangered species are near you, and how you can help, please visit www.fws.gov/endangered.

One Month Ago Today

At Last Night's Town Council Meeting Humble Pie Was Served

With 30 plus citizens in attendance the councilors learned that the street light that Councilman Roger Cote had requested be installed many months ago, needed to be put up.  When this was brought up by Mr. Cote way back when, in typical Lisbon administration action, excuses were given as to why they couldn't.  They even got so wrapped up in the process that it was stymied by Richard Main's proposal for a street light ordinance.

New light was shed on this after a resident went to the town manager and informed him that some 2 years ago an accident occurred at the intersection where the light used to be and that the insurance paid to have 3 light poles and the light replaced. But the light never got put up... Hmmm!  Was that when Eldridge first took his position or was that when Police Chief David T. Brooks was interim town manager?

The insurance company paid to have the light put up and it didn't get done.  WHERE DID THAT MONEY GO?  

Last night the councilors voted unanimously to have the street light put back up immediately.

Town manager also informed that the town has over 600 street lights but only about 300 are documented.    How many times have these lights been counted now?    Let there be light.

Got Water?   Some residents have polluted wells on Route 9 and recently learned that the Town of Lisbon is responsible for them, and not the State of Maine.   Now who is going to pay for these?  The Town of Lisbon. 

Be sure to tune in to local cable access channel Thursday evening to learn more about these and other issues now becoming a reality in Lisbon.  Remember the motto,  "a great place to live and do business". 

Lisbon HS Students Attend NHTSA Conference‏

Lisbon - On April 28, 2010, Ashley Beaulieu, President of the Lisbon High School Student Against Destructive Decisions, (S.A.D.D.) and Dillon Pesce, S.A.D.D. Vice President, traveled to Augusta to meet with the national experts on highway safety.   Students discussed issues from around the state, and across the country, addressing the topic of impaired driving. The two high school students presented work members of the Lisbon High School S.A. D. D. chapter has completed over the past several years in the community, attempting to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the roads in Maine.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Impaired Driving Assessment Panel was in the State of Maine to welcome a number of student groups and acknowledged the progress and efforts put forth to reduce impaired drivers throughout the state of Maine. 

  Lisbon High School students Ashley Beaulieu and Dillion Pesce representing the LHS S.A.D.D. program were recognized by the Assessment Team for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the group’s outstanding efforts promoting safe driving.   Pictured (l-r) first row Beaulieu; middle row Susan Bryant, Angie Byrne, Judge Linda Chezem, back row Bob Holn, Chief Mike Burns, Larry Holestine, Pesce and Robert Lillis.  Members of the Assessment Team pictured with Ashley and Dillon are a group of nationally recognized experts in the area of impaired driving from all over the country.  Photo courtesy of Det. Bernie McAllister.

Please Adhere to Sign Ordinance

The town of Lisbon has a sign ordinance which does not allow the placement of signs in any of our town parks or garden areas. This includes political, yard sales, real estate open house signs,  'special' events, etc. All signs will be removed to the transfer station. Please get permission from landowners supportive of the sign info and place signs on that property .

There is also no smoking  permitted in any town public park areas.

Please observe these reminders to help Public Works and local volunteers to keep our town looking beautiful . 

"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."

Town Council Meeting Tonight

To view agenda click here.

Here Are The Bond Questions For The June 8 Vote

People’s Veto

(veto of PL 2009, c. 382 “An Act To Implement Tax Relief and Tax Reform”)

Question  1  (People’s Veto): 

“Do you want to reject the new law that lowers Maine’s income tax and replaces that revenue by making changes to the sales tax?”

Question  2  (Bond Issue): 

"Do you favor a $26,500,000 bond issue that will create jobs through investment in an off-shore wind energy demonstration site and related manufacturing to advance Maine’s energy independence from imported foreign oil, that will leverage $24,500,000 in federal and other funds and for energy improvements at campuses of the University of Maine System, Maine Community College System and Maine Maritime Academy in order to make facilities more efficient and less costly to operate?”

Question  3  (Bond Issue):

"Do you favor a $47,800,000 bond issue to create jobs in Maine through improvements to highways, railroads and marine facilities, including port and harbor structures, and specifying the allocation of $4,000,000 of the transportation bond approved by voters in November 2009 to be used for capital rail purposes?”

Question  4  (Bond Issue):

"Do you favor a $23,750,000 bond issue to provide capital investment to stimulate economic development and job creation by making investments under the Communities for Maine’s Future Program and in historic properties; providing funding for research and development investments awarded through a competitive process; providing funds for disbursements to qualifying small businesses; and providing grants for food processing for fishing, agricultural, dairy and lumbering businesses within the State and redevelopment projects at the Brunswick Naval Air Station that will make the State eligible for over $39,000,000 in federal and other matching funds?”

Question  5  (Bond Issue):

"Do you favor a $10,250,000 bond issue to improve water quality, support drinking water programs and the construction of wastewater treatment facilities and to assist farmers in the development of environmentally sound water sources that will leverage $33,250,000 in federal and other funds?”

If you want to read an explanation on each in the Citizens Guide, click here.

Here is a Video of the Volcano in Iceland Erupting

Eyjafjallajokull at the crater

MAP Of My Country

MAP Of My Country:

Let me make this perfectly clear!

THIS IS MY COUNTRY!

And, because I make
This statement

DOES NOT 

Mean I'm against immigration.

YOU ARE WELCOME  

IN MY COUNTRY. 

Welcome
To come through legally:

1. Get  a sponsor! 

2. Get a place to lay your head!

3. Get a job!

4. Live By OUR Rules!

5. Pay YOUR Taxes!

And

6. Learn the LANGUAGE like immigrants

have in the past!!! 

AND

7. Please don't demand that we hand over our lifetime

savings of Social Security Funds to you.

If you don't want  to forward this for fear of offending someone,

Then
YOU'RE  PART OF THE PROBLEM.

When will AMERICANS STOP giving away 
THEIR RIGHTS?

We've gone so far the other way...

bent over backwards not to offend anyone. 

But it seems no one cares about the 

AMERICAN CITIZEN 

that's being offended!

WAKE UP America !!!

If  You agree.... Pass this on. 

If  You don't agree.. Delete It!!!

Lifelong Lisbon Resident announces her bid for State Representative Seat

LISBON FALLS – Janice ‘Chizmar’ Comber, a lifelong resident of Lisbon has announced her bid for the State Representative – District 104 (Lisbon and part of Lisbon Falls) seat. 

Comber is the daughter of Paul and Nancy Chizmar.  Former four-term State Representative Nancy Chizmar was running for State Senate when she passed away suddenly in 2002.   

Janice graduated from Lisbon High School in 1979.  She then attended Vermont College of Norwich University and graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington.   She has worked for the past 22 years for a major defense contractor in Bath, Maine. 

Comber served on the Lisbon School Committee where she was also a member of the Adult Education, Finance and Audit Boards.  She is a graduate of the Mid Coast Maine Leadership Institute and currently a 2010 Emerge Maine participant.  She made the decision to run after her 3-year term on the School Committee was complete.  

After seeing first hand the need for increased funding for Public Education she wants to bring her concerns and the concerns of all Lisbon residents to Augusta.  Comber says, “I saw first hand what my mother did for Public Education in this District.  I saw all the changes she made and I will continue to do that for Lisbon.”  

It’s time Lisbon once again had representation and a voice in Augusta.  Comber is also a proponent of Maine’s Community College system and sees the need to support them so our young men and women can get educated to attain jobs.  

She also is a proponent of all of our Veterans.  We need to continue to take care of ALL of our Veterans, young and old.  

If you would like to contact Candidate-Elect Comber you may email her at:  janicecomber@myfairpoint.net or phone her at  353-6151.



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How do you decide who to marry?

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?
(written by kids)

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
-- Alan, age 10

No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.
-- Kristen, age 10



WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
-- Camille, age 10


HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
-- Derrick, age 8


WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids.
-- Lori, age 8


WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
-- Lynnette, age 8 (isn't she a treasure)

On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that Usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
-- Martin, age 10
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
When they're rich.
-- Pam, age 7

The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.
- - Curt, age 7
IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
-- Anita, age 9 (bless you child)

HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
-- Kelvin, age 8
And the #1 Favorite is........

HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck.
-- Ricky, age 10

Maine Fish Stocking Report Available Online

Rep. Lisa Miller, D-Somerville, has announced that 2010 fish stocking reports from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife are now available.

 Every year the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife stocks local lakes and ponds in order to help build native fish stocks and to ensure healthier fish for Maine sportsmen.

"It's spring and time to think about fishing!" said Miller. "I have distributed copies of these lists in town offices and some stores in the area, but if you would like me to mail a list to you, just call me at 549-7171 with your address or email me at Rep. Miller." (lisammaine@gmail.com)

Instead of "hearing through the grapevine" where the stocking took place, anglers will now be able to view online where the stocking is taking place.

Waters are categorized by county, listed by town, and include the date of stocking as well as the species, quantity, and size of fish released.

To view the daily updates go to: Fish Stocking Reports (http://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing/reports/stocking/index.htm).

Here's How Hay Helps

CW Roberts employees demonstrating the use of hay to assist in a defense against the oil spill in the Gulf. This is the method that is included in the Walton County Plan of Action.

Altrusa Donates Books to Lisbon HS Library‏

Pictured (l-r) Jane Long, Judith Lashman and Jessica Morrill.  Photo by Monica Millhime.

Lisbon – Lisbon High School Librarian, Judith Lashman, recently received a donation of books from members of the Altrusa International of the Pejepscot Area.  Jane Long and Jessica Morrill made the presentation on behalf of the group in the high school library on Thursday, April 29.  Altrusa International is a club of diverse individuals dedicated to providing service to communities, focusing on literacy, fellowship and leadership development.  

Altrusa donates new books to high schools, middle schools, and vocational schools.  “We are delighted to accept the contribution of books for our library,” shares Lashman.  “LHS administration, teachers and staff have made a collaborated effort to develop a carefully-crafted Sustained Silent Reading Program.  Students can read everyday during an extended Advocacy block.  Research shows reading builds comprehension and other skills essential for students to perform well in school and prepares them for successful careers.” 

For more information on Altrusa International click here.

Maxine on Minorities

Minorities

 

We need to show more sympathy for these people.
* They travel miles in the heat.
* They risk their lives crossing a border.
* They don't get paid enough wages.
* They do jobs that others won't do or are afraid to do.
* They live in crowded conditions among a people who speak a different language.
* They rarely see their families, and they face adversity all day ~ every day..

I'm not talking about illegal Mexicans ~I'm talking about our troops! 

Doesn't it seem strange that many Democrats and Republicans are willing to lavish all kinds of social benefits on illegals, but don't support our troops?
Please pass this on; this is worth the short time it takes.

 

A Photo That Says It All

Lisbon Music Department School of Rock Concert‏

 Lisbon - On Saturday, May 15, the Lisbon Music Department and WTOS 105 FM
will present the second annual School of Rock Concert featuring Civil
Disturbance with special guests Novus Dae, Smoke Box, and Sinfist. Tickets
are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. If you like hard rock this is the
event for you. Proceeds from the concert benefit the Lisbon Music
Department.  FMI or advance tickets contact Jonathan Carsley at 353-4132 or
email jcarsley@lisbonschoolsme.org. 

Lisbon HS Marine Biology Project‏

Lisbon - Lisbon High School announces a Marine Biology service learning project.  This years’ LHS marine biology classes, and students at the Lisbon Community School have been raising endangered Atlantic Salmon.  Students were granted a permit to release the salmon in the Little River in Lisbon in attempts to help reintroduce salmon into the Androscoggin River Watershed.  High School students have decided to team up with two fourth grade classes at the Lisbon Community School to add a service learning component to their salmon rearing project.   During the week of May 17  teams of LHS students will be guest speaking at LCS helping to prepare the fourth grade students for their field experience at the Little River.

(Photos Courtesy of Olivia Griset)

  Each marine biology class will be mentoring a fourth grade class on Wednesday, May 19th and another class on Thursday May 20th to participate in the release and to be involved in a water quality testing activity.  The release day event will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 12:15 pm at the Little River in Lisbon.  Volunteers are needed and community members are invited to attend!  This is an incredible opportunity for older students to share their knowledge with younger students, and for both groups of students to give back to their environment by raising and releasing these endangered fish in an ideal site in Lisbon!  

FMI contact Olivia Griset by emailing ogriset@lisbonschoolsme.org or call 353-3030, or Monica Millhime, mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org or call 754-0021.  

               

Step Back In Time with some Old Railway Inspection Car Photos

Congressional Reform Act of 2010 proposal‏

A friend sent this to me. I can not think of any reason to disagree!

Unfortunately, I will most likely never see it happen, because it is the way it should be. 

Congressional Reform Act of 2010

1. Term Limits: 12 years only, one of the possible options below.

A. Two Six year Senate terms
B. Six Two year House terms
C. One Six year Senate term and three Two Year House terms

        Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

  

2.  No Tenure / No Pension: 

    A congressman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they are out of office.  

    Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

 

3.  Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social Security:

    All funds in the Congressional retirement fund moves to the Social Security system immediately.  All future funds flow into the Social Security system, Congress participates with the American people. 

    Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, server your term(s), then go home and back to work.

  

4. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan just as all Americans.

    Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

  

5. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise.  Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.

    Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned  citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

  

6. Congress looses their current health care system and participates in the same health care system as the American people.    Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

 

7. Congress must equally abide in all laws they impose on the American people.
    Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career.  The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

 

8. All contracts with past and present congressmen are void effective 1/1/11 .  

    The American people did not make this contract with congressmen, congressmen made all these contracts for themselves.

    Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career..  The Founding Fathers envisioned  citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work. 
  

  
  
  
  If you agree with the above, pass it on to all in your address list.   If not, just delete..

Police and Firefighter Monopoly Bargaining Bill (S. 3194)

Citizen's Petition Against the Police and
Firefighter Monopoly Bargaining Bill to: 

My U.S. Senators

Whereas:  Police and firefighters are to "Serve and Protect" the citizens of their community and, therefore, should NOT be controlled by Big Labor; and

Whereas:  Union boss control of police and firefighters will tend to drive out the best men and women who refuse to knuckle under to union militants' demands for illegal strikes, featherbedding, and forced dues; and

Whereas:  The Police and Firefighter Monopoly Bargaining Bill could force our nation's police and firefighters under union boss control, and is just the first step toward forcing all state and local public employees under Big Labor's thumb; and

Whereas:  Passage of this bill would override existing state and local laws and lead to skyrocketing budgets and higher taxes;

Therefore:  As your constituent, I urge you in the strongest possible manner to oppose S. 3194, the Police and Firefighter Monopoly Bargaining Bill.

For more information:  http://www.nrtwc.org/

For more information on Police and Firefighter Monopoly Bargaining  Bill (S. 3194)  click here. 

Red Green Beer Holder