WILL THE PEOPLE EVER BE HEARD AGAIN, IN LISBON?

Tuesday night will be another meeting of the Town Council.  One of the items on the agenda is the School Budget Referendum Timeline.  Part of the timeline is whether or not the Town Council has to waste more of the people valuable time by holding another Public Hearing on the new figures for the School Budget.

The Town Council has repeatedly demonstrated that everyone has an opportunity to speak at the Public Hearing but what they don’t tell you is that they are not going to listen to the wishes of the people.  Instead, it is going in one ear and out the other of some of the Councilors.  So, this is a complete waste of time. 

Lisbon is no longer a democratic form of government where the voice of the people has any meaning.  This is no longer a government of the people, by the people or for the people.  In fact, the Town Council has interpreted the Town Charter to mean, the Town Council has absolute power over everything in this town.  

 I fail to understand why the section of the Charter that deals with the Special Town Meeting is even a part of the Charter?   

The Town Council and Town Attorney have stated that the people cannot put in a petition calling for a Special Town Meeting on the School budget when it clearly states “ANY BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS”.  I believe the Charter Commission would not have included the section on Special Town Meetings if they were going to deny the people the right to vote on budget issues. 

You can tell the Town Council is turning into politicians because they speak out of both sides of their mouths.  The Town Council made a Charter change to reduce the number of signatures needed to gather on a petition as a solution to not allowing the people to vote on the Municipal budget.  Well, it seems they are going to have to change the Charter again to protect themselves.

The Town Council present and past have always changed the Charter to give themselves more power.  At the same time, they strip more and more of the power of the people.  This was always done by a vote of the people because the people are not involved in local government.  

 In November, there will be more Charter changes on the ballot that will strip the people of what little power they have remaining.  The only Charter change we need is to go back to the original Charters.  It was working well until Councilor Michael Bowie, Town Manager Stephen Eldridge and Town Attorney Roger Therriault made massive changes to give the Town Council more power.

Until the people decide to take back our local government, the people lose.

Larry Fillmore

VIDEO: Teen Goes Viral After Showing What Happens When You Follow Michelle Obama’s Advice

By Dylan - Jun 14, 2015

 

Michelle and Barack Obama have propogated some very questionable ideas since they stepped foot into the White House, some of which have had catastrophic results.

One teen, however, pushed back by releasing a video that put Michelle Obama’s latest idea to the test.


A MUST SEE VIDEO: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/06/14/video-teen-goes-viral-after-showing-what-happens-when-you-follow-michelle-obamas-advice/

Mexico Is Whining About Increased Texas Border Enforcement, Claims It ‘Promotes Division’

By clyde - Jun 14, 2015              

The Mexican government is not happy with Texas these days. Why? Because Mexico believes the United States should have an open door policy when it comes to immigration.

Of course, that’s exactly what liberals and the Obama administration have essentially advocated for. But, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott isn’t having any of that.



TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/06/14/mexico-is-whining-about-increased-texas-border-enforcement-claims-it-promotes-division/

This Decorated Green Beret Is Being Threatened With Court Martial By Obama. The Reason Why Will Make You Angry ..

By Dylan - Jun 13, 2015

 

Lt. Col. Jason Amerine, a decorated Green Beret who was among the first on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11, is now under investigation by the U.S. Army and was threatened with court martial for sharing information with lawmakers about what he calls a “dysfunctional bureaucracy” preventing the recovery of American hostages held by Islamist terrorists.

“Warren Weinstein is dead. Colin Rutherford, Joshua Boyle, Caitlin Coleman and the child she bore in captivity remain hostages in Pakistan. I used every resource available but I failed them,” Amerine told a Senate committee during a hearing on whistleblower protection Thursday, listing the names of American hostages.


TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/06/13/this-decorated-green-beret-is-being-threatened-with-court-martial-by-obama-the-reason-why-will-make-you-angry/

NAACP President Is BUSTED as FRAUD – SHE’S ACTUALLY WHITE & BORN IN MONTANA!

By Dylan - Jun 13, 2015

 

 

Fake Black Lives Matter–

Her parents say she’s been misrepresenting her race for years.

Rachel Dolezal got busted by a reporter on video:


TO WATCH THIS VIDEO: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/06/13/naacp-president-is-busted-as-fraud-shes-actually-white-born-in-montana/

2 Baltimore Gang Members Kidnap, Rape, Murder, And Burn 16-Yr-Old Girl’s Body, Then Rob Her Grandmother

By clyde - Jun 12, 2015              

Hey, “Black Lives Matters” supporters… did this innocent 16-year-old black girl who was raped, murdered and her body burned in her grandmother’s basement matter? You liberals wanted the Baltimore police to step back. Is this horrific murder your fault?

The two gang members abducted the young girl because they thought her grandmother was rich and had money in her home.

Baltimore police announced the arrests of two men in the death of a 16-year-old girl and the indictments of 11 members of a suspected drug crew they say might be responsible for some of the violence that has roiled the city in recent weeks.

http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/06/12/2-baltimore-gang-members-kidnap-rape-murder-and-burn-16-yr-old-girls-body-then-rob-her-grandmother/

Vietnam Vet Sees Westboro Protester Stepping on the American Flag, Reacts Immediately

By clyde - Jun 12, 2015              

Even after the death of its reprobate patriarch, Fred Phelps, the unctuous degenerates of the Westboro Baptist Church have continued their pathetic demonstrations outside of funerals. Thankfully, there have been sane people to counter them.

One of these was Vietnam veteran Richard Pierce, who was a member of a counter-demonstration to Westboro’s picketing of Beau Biden’s funeral. When he saw a Westboro protester stomping on an American flag, he taught her a lesson she’ll never forget.


TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/06/12/vietnam-vet-sees-westboro-protester-stepping-on-the-american-flag-reacts-immediately/

Lisbon Town Council Agenda June 16, 2015

AGENDA

TOWN COUNCIL

TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015

LISBON TOWN OFFICE

7:00 P.M. 

1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE TO FLAG

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

3. GOOD NEWS & RECOGNITION

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION & RESPONSE FOR AGENDA ITEMS

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

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

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

9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION & RESPONSE NEW ITEMS

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

11. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

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

13. ADJOURNMENT
2015-177 ORDER - To Adjourn

GreatFallsTV: Lisbon "Special" Town Council Meeting June 8, 2015

LACO Thank You to Community Service Group‏

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Lisbon Junior Volunteers Celebrate Success‏

LISBON JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATE SUCCESS

  Lisbon junior volunteers were treated to a pizza and a pool party on Thursday, June 4 to celebrate a year of contributing a record number of community service hours and their support to local charities during the 2014-15 school year.   Waiting for their pool time at the YMCA, Turner Street in Auburn pictured (l-r, front row): Erica Hill, Amelia Mooney, Abby Cunningham, Sarah Pitcher and Dustin Wood with chaperones (l-r, back row); Jim Millhime, Bobbi Hill and Laurie Pitcher. “It was such a pleasure hosting the Junior Volunteers’ celebration.  We are proud to be one of your sponsors, and we would love to continue the partnership next year,” shared Victoria Stanton, Director of Marketing and Advancement, Auburn-Lewiston YMCA.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.

Lisbon – Members of the Lisbon School Department junior volunteer group celebrated the end of another successful year of contributing volunteer services in their schools and the greater community.  Students grades five through 12 are invited to join the volunteer program, modeled after the adult program, for the Lisbon School District.  Members of the Lisbon High School group contributed 3,917 hours; Philip W. Sugg Middle School students contributed 1,343 hours; and members of the youngest group of volunteers at Lisbon Community School volunteered 779 hours.  “The 2014-2015 school year was another great  year thanks to  amount of dedicated hours by all groups,” shares Monica Millhime, Community Resource and Volunteer Coordinator.    “The adult volunteers contributed 14,225 hours of service assisting in classrooms, chaperoning field trips, offering culinary assistance, photocopying, laminating, booklet binding and so much more, contributing to  total of 20,264 hours of volunteer time.  Since the program was introduced in  2004, 172,639 hours have been volunteered in the Lisbon School District.” 

Thanks to the community partnerships in education with Papa Gino’s and the YMCA in Auburn, students and their parents were treated to pizza and a pool party to celebrate their generous giving of volunteer services.   “Thanks to the galvanized efforts throughout the District by all junior volunteer members, students were able to contribute $1,050 to local non-profits this school year.  Donations were shared with the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach (L.A.C.O.), the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and The Autism Society of Maine.  As their Advisor, I am extremely proud of our students’ commitment to make a difference in our community and provide assistance while maintaining good grades and serving as positive role models for their peers”, commented Millhime.

A moving tribute, flowers and a gift were presented to Millhime during the celebration for her dedication, passion and commitment to the hundreds of volunteers in the District.  Angela Shambarger, President of the parent groups at Lisbon Community School and Philip W. Sugg shared, “Not only do these Volunteer hours allow programs and work to be done that otherwise wouldn't happen, (not to mention the money saved) this magnitude of service to the community makes our community stronger by building social capital and develops our student volunteers into amazing young leaders with a sense of pride and compassion for their town and its citizens. Monica makes this happen. THANK YOU Monica.”

“Since 2004, The Lisbon School Department has been aligned with the prestigious National Presidential Volunteer Service Award Program,” commented Millhime.  Recipients receive a letter from the President of the United State, an award certificate and a National Volunteer Service pin.  Regardless of one’s political affiliation, it speaks volumes on a student’s college and/or job application to have received this award.”  Lisbon Community School students receiving the National Presidential Volunteer Service Award and volunteer certificates of appreciation were :  Gold award,  Erica Hill;.   Silver awards, Benjamin Shambarger, Lily Morse, Abby Cunningham, Grace Braley, Sarah Pitcher, Ethan Brown, Sophia McFadden, Madyson Ramsay and Ainslie Albert.  Students receiving the certificate of appreciation, Khalil Addison, Hunter Brissette, Sarah Charest, Caleb Coburn, Amanda Dall, Paige Garrison, Sierra Minnehan, Amelia Mooney, Caleb Phillips, Jennifer St. Pierre, Addisen Turcotte and Matthew Wilson.

Philip W. Sugg Middle School students receiving the Presidential Awards  included the following Gold awards,  Emily Chapman, Morgan Roy, Joey Frederick and Geoffrey Shambarger.  Receiving the silver award, Haylee Casey and Leigha Walls.  Bronze awards were presented to Amber Soucy, Elise Smith, Oceana Assignon and Charlee Cox.  Certificates of appreciation were presented to Alexandra Conley, Kane Strout, Jordyn Maloy, Sierra Martin, Carolyn Shane, and Derek Wilson.

Lisbon High School students receiving Presidential Service Awards included:  Gold awards, Natalie Thomsen and Dustin Wood.  Silver awards were earned by Joey Frederick, Benjamin LeClair, Amanda Mason, and Johnny Yim.  Bronze awards were presented to Alyssa Briglio, Silas Crosby, Jacob LeClair, Spenser Thebeau, Eric Yim, Lillian Johnston, Taylor Plourde, Loren Grant, Jordan McCain, Amanda Hazelton, Connor Craig, Jack Caron, Monica Austin, Tiffany Hursh and Adam Desjardins.  

Certificates of appreciation were shared with Lily Wade, Kaitlyn Hill, Charles Sult, Alyssa Finlay, Jake Angelico, Joseph Dunbar, Jared Williams, Hannah Martel, Dylan Brawn, Alexandra Sult, Kipri Steele, Hayley Wheeler, Christopher Normand, Jasmin Le, Kaylin Le, Kate Philbrick, Cody Richard, Hailey Kaherl, and Joseph Couillard.

FMI on events and opportunities to volunteer and become a community partnerships in education with Lisbon Schools call 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.  Visit Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on Facebook for the latest news and events. 

Editor's note:  We THANK YOU  Monica for EVERYTHING that you have done for the youths and parents in OUR community by keeping the readers informed of school happenings. The many "hats" that you wear in your daily duties is beyond amazing.  Having your position cut back or eliminated will definitely have a "drastic" impact for Lisbon's citizens.

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AFFIRMATIVE INCOMPETENCE: Racist Black Moron Marilyn Mosby Filed Gag Order Motion In Wrong Court

By Dylan - Jun 9, 2015

 

Excerpted from The Daily Caller: Baltimore city state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby’s motion for a gag order in the Freddie Gray case was denied Monday because the prosecutor filed paperwork in the wrong court.

Mosby’s May 14 motion, filed in Baltimore’s circuit court, was intended to block witnesses, attorneys and police from speaking publicly about the Gray case. Six officers have been indicted on a total of 28 felony charges related to Gray’s April 12 arrest. The 25-year-old Gray died April 19. His death was ruled a homicide.

TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/06/09/affirmative-incompetence-racist-black-moron-marilyn-mosby-filed-gag-order-motion-in-wrong-court/

[Watch] Sheriff Clarke: McKinney, TX Cop Actions ‘Highly Problematic,’ but Don’t Warrant Criminal Charges

By Dylan - Jun 10, 2015             

 

On Wednesday’s “The Kelly File,” Milwaukee, WI County Sheriff David Clarke offered his thoughts on the so-called pool party incident in McKinney, TX where a video appears to show recently resigned McKinney, TX police Cpl. Eric Casebolt pin a female to the ground and also draw his gun on other teens.

 

Clarke explained the actions of Casebolt were improper and said he didn’t anticipate Casebolt being hired by another police department in the immediate future. But he also said Casebolt’s actions did not warrant criminal action when asked by host Megyn Kelly.


TO READ MORE AND WATCH THE VIDEO: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/06/10/watch-sheriff-clarke-mckinney-tx-cop-actions-highly-problematic-but-dont-warrant-criminal-charges/

What Are You Going To Do Now Councilors?

Awesome Idea‏

Submitted by: 'Gordie'

Corrected Copy of Election Results

Town of Lisbon School Budget Validation Referendum
June 9, 2015
School Referendum Results
		Ward 1		Ward 2		Total
QUESTION 1: Adopt Lisbon School Budget
Yes		130		178		308
No		380		410		790
Blanks		2		1		3
QUESTION 2:  If you voted No, was it because the budget is:
Too Low		321		338		659
Too High		53		67		120
Blanks		6		5		11
Ballots Cast:		512		589		1101
Registered Voters:		3155		3261		6416

Provided by:  Town Clerk

School Referendum Results

Town of Lisbon Municipal Referendum & School Budget Validation Referendum
June 11, 2013
		Ward 1		Ward 2		Total
QUESTION 1: Adopt Lisbon School Budget
Yes		130		178		308
No		380		410		790
Blanks		2		1		3
QUESTION 2:  If you voted No, was it because the budget is:
Too Low		321		338		338
Too High		53		67		67
Blanks		6		5		5
Ballots Cast:		512		589		1101
Registered Voters:		3155		3261		6416

Mark Levin – Oppressive Americans Sending Mooch Family On Another Much-Needed Vacation

By Dylan - Jun 9, 2015

 

By Rick Wells Universal Free Press

Mark Levin had a weak moment during this otherwise enlightening and entertaining clip from his show when he referred to Michelle Obama as the occupier’s “lovely wife.” We all make mistakes.

Levin reminds us of Mooch’s jaded history of publicly trashing America in various events and venues, all at taxpayer expense, and an upcoming “working” Obama family vacation. In June the first parasites, minus the bloodsucker-in-chief, will travel to Europe to promote some pointless, phony-baloney causes.


TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/06/09/mark-levin-oppressive-americans-sending-mooch-family-on-another-much-needed-vacation/

 

New Jersey Denied Carol Bowne A Gun And She Died As A Result

By clyde - Jun 8, 2015

 

Gun control advocates would rather you end up dead than able to defend yourself with a gun. And it’s because of them that Carol Bowne got trapped in bureaucratic red tape, was unable to legally obtain a gun, and was then murdered by her ex-boyfriend.

Carol Bowne’s death deserves national attention. Late Wednesday night, outside her Berlin, NJ home, 39 year old Bowne was brutally stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend. As senseless as this tragedy is, it is even more tragic knowing that Bowne had applied for a firearms permit in an effort to defend herself. Not days, not weeks, but MONTHS prior to her death.


TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/06/08/new-jersey-denied-carol-bowne-a-gun-and-she-died-as-a-result/

[Watch] ISIS Are Slaughtering Innocent People, Obama Wants Terrorists To Be Given Good Treatment, Provided With Medical Care & Air Conditioning

By AmyElizabeth - Jun 9, 2015              

By Walid Shoebat, Shoebat.com
When it comes to a comparison between U.S. President Obama and Egypt’s Abdul Fatah Al-Sisi, the latter proves to be the better man since the first wants air conditioning and medical support for ISIS terrorists. Here is how the story goes. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi recently appealed to the United States to play a greater role in helping his country fight terrorism, telling Fox News that while the U.S. has helped Egypt for decades, Egypt needs that help “more than ever,” and wants to see a “big response from capable countries.”

 

Al-Sisi’s government is threatened from ISIS in Libya and the Sinai.


TO WATCH THIS VIDEO: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/06/09/watch-isis-are-slaughtering-innocent-people-obama-wants-terrorists-to-be-given-good-treatment-provided-with-medical-care-air-conditioning/

Thank You Town Council

Photo by Kasie Kolbe

This is exactly what some members of the Town Council are trying to do to the people.

Submitted by:  Larry Fillmore

THE RIGHT AND HONOR TO VOTE!

On Tuesday, June 10, 2015 the registered voters of Lisbon have a duty to vote.  This country was established as a democracy and defended by the sacrifice of many Americans.  In a democracy, the registered voters determine what their wishes are by voting with a secret ballot.  As far as I am concerned, if you do not vote, you have no right to speak. 

On this ballot is the question of the School budget.  It was very clear on May 19, 2015; the Town Council did not listen to the wishes of the people.  This is why it is critical the registered voters turn out and vote, TOMORROW!  It is possible the Town Council will listen to the voters of the community, this time.  It would be encouraging to know Councilors still listen to the people who elected them to represent them.  These Councilors must remember local government is created of the people, by the people and for the people and not their ego’s or someone’s agenda.

So tomorrow, please get out and vote.  As for me, I am voting NO, TOO LOW.

Larry Fillmore

Being A Councilor Is The Quickest Way Of Forgetting About The People

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