NaturalNews: Huh? Obama denies ever promising you could "keep your health plan"‏

Dear Lisbon Reporter and NaturalNews readers,

Does Obama want some fries with that whopper? Now he denies ever promising you could "keep your health plan if you like it."

Apparently we are all *imagining* he made that promise over and over and over again as he was pushing Obamacare:
http://www.naturalnews.com/042821_Obama_denials_broken_promises_health_insurance.html

The entire Norhern hemisphere is on alert now due to Fukushima's continuing crisis. Don't miss this important talk with John Apsely, MD(E), DC, ND:
http://www.naturalnews.com/042819_Fukushima_health_alert_regenerative_medicine.html

Beat the winter blues with these health tips:
http://www.naturalnews.com/042817_winter_blues_seasonal_affective_disorder_mental_health.html

Quinoa is a high-protein food with many health benefits:
http://www.naturalnews.com/042815_quinoa_protein_source_health_benefits.html

Wild! Eucalyptus trees actually "mine" gold and deposit it in their leaves:
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Phony Baloney‏

PHONY BALONEY

For me, it is so disrespectful for Marion Morgan-Alexander wearing a phony beret and rendering a hand salute to the Pledge of Allegiance.   There are millions of veterans, who worked hard to earn the right to wear a beret, and to have Mrs. Morgan-Alexander disgrace veterans like this is deplorable.

Larry Fillmore 

The Triple "L" Club; Lisbon's Lack~n~Leadership

LISBON’S LEADERSHIP

At last night’s Town Council meeting, there were several incidents which passed by without question.  Of course, the audience was not allowed to speak except during Audience Participation and regardless of what questions are asked there is NEVER a valid response from the council. 

The major concern is why the presentation by Runyon Kersteen Ouellette wasn’t recorded so people could see it on Friday night.  It was not a classified brief or a matter of national security so why was it kept from the people?   

 Lisbon Town Manager Stephen G. Eldridge

 Lisbon Town Council Chairman Fern LaRochelle

There are several reasons and the major one is that the council and Mr. Eldridge do not want the people to know that the Undesignated Fund Balance is $226,459.00 below the required acceptance level to comply with Section 86-1 Fund Balance Policy.   Remember that Mr. Eldridge took over as Town Manager the balance on the Undesignated Fund was over $3,000,000.00 that’s right over three million dollars and now it is short $226,459.00.   

How did I arrive at this figure?  

 I took the 2013 Municipal Tax Rate Calculation Standard Form submitted by the town to the state.  Under the Tax Commitment line is $10,422,328.03 and multiplied it times the .125 required in our Charter to determine our Undesignated Fund Balance and came up with $1,302,791.00.  This is what our Undesignated Fund Balance should be but according to the annual audit it is ONLY $1,067,332.00.  You do the math.  I guess this explains the line in the audit that reads “The town’s unassigned fund balance changed from 2012 to 2013 as a result of an unfavorable expenditure budget variance.”

Hang on for the next situation.  On the Agenda was a request for a Supplemental Appropriations for $39,925.00 to be taken from the Town Surplus Fund (Undesignated Fund) to be appropriated to the Town wage accounts in the budget with the appropriate adjustment being credited to each individual wage account!  This translates into a wage increase for town employees.  However, this is wrong in so many ways it is not funny.  Before I go any further, I want to clarify one thing and that is I believe the town WORKERS deserve a pay raise but not management.    

In Mr. Eldridge's contract there is a clause which says “Compensation shall be adjusted by the Town Council on the basis of an annual evaluation, but the increase in compensation shall at least be equal to the increases for non-Union personnel.”  Can anyone guess who is involved in the negotiations process; that’s right Stephen Eldridge!  Of course, there is no conflict of interest; this is just Lisbon justice at work. 

This Supplemental appropriation is a clear violation of the town Charter, Section 86-1, Fund Balance Policy, paragraph (C) which states “Once the town achieves its goal of an appropriate level of undesignated fund balance, any excess fund may be utilized for other municipal purposes, including, without limitation, additional capital improvement needs, tax rate stabilization or reduction purposes….”   

Since the balance on the Undesignated Fund is below the required figure this supplemental appropriation is a violation of the town Charter.  Mr. Eldridge and the town council do not care what is in the Charter.  Management does what it wants regardless of what the Charter says.

Once again, this shows the total lack of leadership in this community.

Larry Fillmore

Recap Town Council Meeting - November 5th ‏ 2013

RECAP TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – NOVEMBER 5^TH

At last night’s Town Council meeting, it was business as usual.  To start with the firm of Runyon Kersteen Ouellette provided a presentation of the finances of the town.  Naturally, they gave the town a passing review.  The slide show included a comment on page 4 “The Town’s unassigned fund balance changed from 2012 to 2013 as a result of an unfavorable expenditure budget variance.”  The town Unassigned Fund Balance dropped from $1,299,846.00 to $1,067,332.00.

Under COUNCIL ORDERS, RESOLUTION & ORDINANCES – The Town Manager explain the screw-up on the Winter Sand Bid in a low meek voice.  There was a discussion on Property Tax Foreclosures.  The list totals over $200,000 of taxes not paid.  Then the council talked about the Energy Saving Audit Request for Qualification (RFQ) with the School Department.  Councilor Pesce pointed out that the Public Law governing this program did not mention Municipalities qualify for this program.  Then came the Supplemental Appropriations which was to authorize wage increase for the town employee which was voted 7-0 for the first reading.

The meeting was adjourned and then the council moved into a workshop.  The purpose of the workshop was to provide the Finance Committee with guidance into the upcoming budget. 

Larry Fillmore

Lisbon Vote Results

Originally posted 11/05/13 2201

 Town of Lisbon
November 5, 2013
State Referendum & Annual Municipal Election
STATE BALLOTING RESULTS
MUNICIPAL BALLOTING RESULTS
Reporting Unit 20689 Lisbon, Maine - Final Call

 Phone Number: I can be reached @ 319-6008 for 30 minutes
Posting Results online at www.lisbonme.org around 9AM tomorrow
Ward 1
Ward 2
Total
QUESTION 1: BOND ISSUE - ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
YES
349
506
855
NO
386
449
835
BLANKS
12
7
19
QUESTION 2: BOND ISSUE - UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM
YES
341
479
820
NO
398
483
881
BLANKS
8
0
8
QUESTION 3: BOND ISSUE - TRANSPORTATION BOND
YES
439
629
1068
NO
397
329
726
BLANKS
11
4
15
QUESTION 4: BOND ISSUE - MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY
YES
251
348
599
NO
485
609
1094
BLANKS
11
5
16
QUESTION 5: BOND ISSUE - MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM BOND
YES
360
514
874
NO
383
446
829
BLANKS
4
2
6
FOR COUNCIL AT LARGE
Christopher Brunelle
588
721
1309
FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
Eric Glen Metivier
554
0
554
FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Roger Stanley Bickford
0
741
741
FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE
George Paul Caron
344
519
863
Traci Jo Austin
524
635
1159
FOR WATERCOMISSION
William Alex Bauer
587
739
1326

Councilor Bickford, check with Dale Crafts to see if you guys  think you need to go do another survey!

QUESTION 1: BOND ISSUE - WORUMBO MILL
YES
193
299
492
NO
547
660
1207
BLANKS
7
3
10

Vice-Chair Lisa Ward, Have the People Spoken in a language that you understand?  Do You Hear the people now? Do You Get It Now?

QUESTION 2: BOND ISSUE - WATER TANK
YES
254
365
619
NO
477
494
971
BLANKS
16
103
119
QUESTION 3: BOND ISSUE - WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

Thanks Anon. for pointing out error.

YES
379
527
906
NO
353
332
685
BLANKS
15
103
118
Total Ballots Cast:
747
962
1709
Registered Voters
3191
3328
6519
Wardens:
Sheila Gray
Richard Roberts
Deputy Warden:
Robert Jordan
Jeannie Fournier
Registrars:
Gwen Michel
Marie Hale
Election Clerks/Counters:
Camille Booker
Hellen Baumer
Virginia Barden
Lorraine Dunn
Linda Douglass
Margaret Ganong
Monique Gayton
Phyllis Greim
Karen Hanlon
Andrea Metayer
Elizabeth Sawyer
Dorothy Smith
Victoria Wilson
Dona Stewart
Attest:
Twila D. Lycette, CMC/CCM

GOPDD: Awesome: Seven First-Class Passengers Give Up Their Seats To Marines Returning From Afghanistan…‏

Awesome: Seven First-Class Passengers Give Up Their Seats To Marines Returning From Afghanistan… by sophia

Via Weasel Zippers Fourteen Marines on their way home from serving in Afghanistan were upgraded to first class on their flight from Chicago to San Diego. The Marines learned that American Airlines – which has a policy to upgrade servicemen and women in uniform whenever possible – had six empty seats in first class for […]

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Extended Outlook

Tuesday; quiet and dry. Lows 17-27 N/S. highs 48-55 N/S, cooler coast.

Wednesday; quiet and dry. Lows 26-35 N/S. highs 51-60 N/S, cooler coast.

Thursday; windy with showers. Lows 43-48. Highs 58-65 N/S, cooler coast.

Friday;  windy, mtn. flurries. Low s38-43. Highs 42-50 N/S.

Saturday; quiet and dry. Lows 24-33 N/S. highs 45-51 N/S.

Sunday; showers south, flurries north. Lows 30-36 N/S. highs 44-51 N/S.

The Maine Wire: “TMW Editorial: On human trafficking, Cain’s leadership missing” plus 1 more

TMW Editorial: On human trafficking, Cain’s leadership missing

Posted: 05 Nov 2013 11:14 AM PST

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WND EXCLUSIVE: General blames 'Night Stalker' for military purge

Says mysterious adviser's influence on Obama now negatively affecting U.S. armed forces

  F. Michael Maloof

WASHINGTON – Who, or what, is behind the “purge” of top-level U.S. military officers during the Obama administration, with estimates of the number of senior officers fired during the last five years edging toward 200?

According to Retired Army Maj. Gen. Paul E. Vallely, formerly the deputy commanding general of the Pacific Command, who has served as a Fox News senior military analyst , a good part of the blame belongs to Obama’s close adviser, Valerie Jarrett. Rampant “political correctness” due to her influence, Vallely tells WND, is now permeating the military and negatively affecting everyone from top generals to the ranks of the enlisted.

WND has been reporting on the surge of firings, suspensions and dismissals of key military commanders under Obama, including just a day ago, when the commander of the U.S. Army Garrison Japan was summarily relieved of his duties.

So far, at least nine generals and flag officers have been relieved of duty under Obama just this calendar year – widely viewed as an extraordinary number.

Jarrett, a Chicago lawyer with far-left roots, is one of

Obama’s closest advisers, and has been throughout his career, well before his presidential campaign and Oval Office occupancy. She has shadowed his career, largely staying out of the limelight, but is today widely recognized as perhaps the single most influential person, aside from wife Michelle, on Barack Obama.

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2013/11/general-blames-night-stalker-for-military-purge/#wxvDS4Qhzrd2RcZE.99

WASHINGTON – Who, or what, is behind the “purge” of top-level U.S. military officers during the Obama administration, with estimates of the number of senior officers fired during the last five years edging toward 200?

According to Retired Army Maj. Gen. Paul E. Vallely, formerly the deputy commanding general of the Pacific Command, who has served as a Fox News senior military analyst , a good part of the blame belongs to Obama’s close adviser, Valerie Jarrett. Rampant “political correctness” due to her influence, Vallely tells WND, is now permeating the military and negatively affecting everyone from top generals to the ranks of the enlisted.
WND has been reporting on the surge of firings, suspensions and dismissals of key military commanders under Obama, including just a day ago, when the commander of the U.S. Army Garrison Japan was summarily relieved of his duties.
So far, at least nine generals and flag officers have been relieved of duty under Obama just this calendar year – widely viewed as an extraordinary number.
Jarrett, a Chicago lawyer with far-left roots, is one of Obama’s closest advisers, and has been throughout his career, well before his presidential campaign and Oval Office occupancy. She has shadowed his career, largely staying out of the limelight, but is today widely recognized as perhaps the single most influential person, aside from wife Michelle, on Barack Obama.

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2013/11/general-blames-night-stalker-for-military-purge/#wxvDS4Qhzrd2RcZE.99

Says mysterious adviser's influence on Obama now negatively affecting U.S. armed forces
Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2013/11/general-blames-night-stalker-for-military-purge/#wxvDS4Qhzrd2RcZE.99

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NaturalNews: GMO labeling initiative 522 appears to have failed‏

Dear Lisbon Reporter and NaturalNews readers,

As of this writing, the GMO labeling ballot initiative 522 in Washington appears to have failed:
http://www.naturalnews.com/042805_GMO_labeling_initiative_I-522_guerilla_warfare.html

Why do processed food companies use more healthful ingredients *outside* the USA?
http://www.naturalnews.com/042804_processed_foods_healthier_ingredients_foreign_markets.html

Johnson & Johnson to pay $2 billion for false marketing claims:
http://www.naturalnews.com/042802_Johnson_&_false_marketing_claims_settlement.html

Under Obama, the number of Americans on food stamps has nearly doubled:
http://www.naturalnews.com/042803_food_stamps_employment_rate_entitlement_programs.html

Astaxanthin found to increase immune response!
http://www.naturalnews.com/042798_astaxanthin_oxidative_stress_immune_response.html


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