OUTLINE DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY IMPROVEMENT MEASURES

OUTLINE DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY IMPROVEMENT MEASURES

Lisbon Town Office

FIM- 1 Lighting

The majority of the lighting scope is replacing linear T8 fluorescent fixtures with newer generation more efficient lamps, while also replacing the ballasts with new low powered ballasts.  LED lighting is also being installed in certain locations (mostly exterior and recessed can lighting fixtures). There will be wall mounted occupancy sensors also installed and where applicable vending misers to be installed on the current snack machines.

FIM-2 Building Envelope

                       

Scope of Work:

6          Single Commercial Doors to be weather-stripped

2          Double Commercial Doors to be weather-stripped

2          Roll-Up Garage Doors to be weather-stripped, 68 linear feet

Note:  Building currently has an incomplete air-barrier, poly sheathing with fiberglass batt and blown fiberglass above to a thickness of 3’ in most locations

FIM-3 Water Conservation

Scope of Work:

Bathroom fixtures offer good water saving opportunities because many of these fixtures can be retrofit to reduce the amount of water consumed per flush (toilets and urinals) or per minute of use (sinks and showers). Reducing sink and shower water usage also saves the thermal energy used to make hot water

Domestic Fixture Quantities

Building\Total		Existing Fixture Quantity				Proposed Fixture Quantity
		Toilet	Urinal	Sink	Shower	Toilet	Urinal	Sink	Shower
Lisbon Town Offices		12	2	11	2	2	2	11	-

FIM 3- Automation Enhancements

The Scope of this measure is that a new direct digital control system be installed to provide automatic control to the 4 existing AHU’s and HW system pump.  The new system will improve the building engineer's ability to maintain comfort for the occupants and staff.  The following summarizes the building automation system controls:

·         The heating hot water pumps and the boilers will be enabled and disabled based on the demand for heating.  The operation of the pumps will be proofed and alarmed when failure occurs.  In the heating plant, the boilers will be sequenced to maintain a hot water supply temperature reset by outside air temperature.

·         Implement HW reset programming

·         The optimal start/stop and scheduling programming will be incorporated into all the systems.  These schedules will be software adjustable, via a web based portal so that the engineer can adjust the schedule to the changing needs of the building through the central operator station.

·         This new controller would require an IP address and network Jack, by owner.

·         Includes installation of Boiler isolation valves to separate the boiler circuits.

·         This measure also includes on-site training for the Building Engineers

FIM-4 Roof Replacement

            The scope of this measure is to replacement of the valleys using the following specification:

·         All work will be completed in accordance with applicable OSHA safety standards.

·          Mobilize for project in area shown on enclosed roof drawing (see exclusions).

·          Remove the existing shingles 6’ wide in all highlighted valleys.

·          Install a fiberglass-reinforced underlayment over the exposed deck.

·          Install new 3’ wide metal in the valleys.

·          Strip in new valley metal with 6” ice and water shield.

·          Install new shingles to achieve open valleys as required (shingle color to match existing shingles as closely as possible).

Lisbon Library

FIM- 1 Lighting

The majority of the lighting scope is replacing the current T12 and linear T8 fluorescent fixtures with newer generation more efficient lamps, while also replacing the ballasts with new low powered ballasts.  LED lighting is also being installed in certain locations (mostly exterior and recessed can lighting fixtures). Wall mounted occupancy sensors will also be installed.

FIM-2 Building Envelope

            Scope of Work:

3          Single Commercial Doors to be weather-stripped

3          Windows to be caulked at perimeters, 58 linear, remaining original windows

12”      Diameter gravity vent in skylight should be sealed if not currently sealed, roof was not accessible

Note:  Northwest corner of the roof requires drip edge and fascia replacement, to avoid further water damage to structure.

FIM 3 – Water Conservation

Scope of work:

Bathroom fixtures offer good water saving opportunities because many of these fixtures can be retrofit to reduce the amount of water consumed per flush (toilets and urinals) or per minute of use (sinks and showers). Reducing sink and shower water usage also saves the thermal energy used to make hot water

            Domestic Fixture Quantities

Building\Total		Existing Fixture Quantity				Proposed Fixture Quantity
		Toilet	Urinal	Sink	Shower	Toilet	Urinal	Sink	Shower
Lisbon Library		2	-	2	-	2	-	2	-

FIM- 4 Programmable Thermostats

The Scope of this measure is to replace the existing thermostats with programmable thermostats with day/night scheduling. This will set back the building during unoccupied heating and only heat based on occupancy.

FIM-5 Roof Replacements    

The scope of this measure is to completely replace the existing roofing materials with a fully-warranted, insulated membrane roof system using the following specification:

·         All work will be completed in accordance with applicable OSHA safety standards.

·          Mobilize for project in area shown on enclosed roof drawing (see exclusions).

·          Remove the existing roofing materials down to the deck.

·          Remove existing skylight and install new wooden deck in area (interior work by others).

·          Install new wooden nailers at perimeters as required.

·          Install one layer of 2” polyisocyanurate insulation, mechanically fastened into the deck with roof system manufacturer approved screws and plates.

·          Fully adhere a .060” EPDM membrane, manufactured by Carlisle SynTec or Firestone Building Products, to the new insulation.

·         Install new 24 gauge steel edge detail at all perimeters (color by owner).

·          Install new flashings along all walls and at all roof penetrations per manufacturer's specifications.

·          Remove and replace siding, as required, to install new flashings along walls.

·          Install new vent stack boot at each existing vent stack.

·          Install new scupper and open faced downspout.

·          This work includes a 15-year limited membrane system warranty from the manufacturer.

MTM Center

FIM- 1 Lighting

The majority of the lighting scope is replacing linear T8 fluorescent fixtures with newer generation more efficient lamps, while also replacing the ballasts with new low powered ballasts.  LED lighting is also being installed in certain locations (mostly exterior and recessed can lighting fixtures). There will be wall mounted occupancy sensors also installed and where applicable vending misers to be installed on the current snack machines.

FIM-2 Building Envelope

            Scope of Work:

4          Single Commercial Doors to be weather-stripped

2          Double Commercial Interior Doors to be weather-stripped

20        Beam pockets to be sealed in gymnasium (10 per side)

Note:  Building currently receives grants yearly for window replacement.  With the current grant estimate all windows should be replaced in the building within the next 7 years.  Gymnasium windows and doors are scheduled for replacement in the Spring of 2014.

 FIM 3 – Water Conservation

Scope of work:

Bathroom fixtures offer good water saving opportunities because many of these fixtures can be retrofit to reduce the amount of water consumed per flush (toilets and urinals) or per minute of use (sinks and showers). Reducing sink and shower water usage also saves the thermal energy used to make hot water

Domestic Fixture Quantities

Building\Total		Existing Fixture Quantity				Proposed Fixture Quantity
		Toilet	Urinal	Sink	Shower	Toilet	Urinal	Sink	Shower
MTM Community Center		12	1	10	-	10	1	10	-

FIM-4 Piping Insulation (distribution improvements)

The scope of this measure is to add insulation to the piping system at the MTM center. Some of the energy in a building’s heating distribution system is wasted through radiant thermal energy loss from a wide range of sources, including steam or hot water piping. Escaping heat can lead to uncomfortable temperatures in machine rooms and hallways or unnecessary heating of crawl space.  Installing insulation to bare piping in these areas conserves energy and reduces costs.

FIM-5 Burner Replacement/ Natural Gas Conversion

The scope for this measure will be to replacing the existing burner on the Buderus boiler with a Riello G900 Gas On-Off burner to convert the system to natural gas. To complete this conversion there will be some necessary code enhancements listed below:

o        Add combustion air- there is currently none

o        Upgrade the backflow preventer

o        Update the double acting barometric damper for natural gas

FIM-6 Automation Enhancements

Siemens recommends that a new direct digital control system be installed to provide automatic control to the boiler plant, pumps and domestic HW system pump.  The new system will improve the building engineer's ability to maintain comfort for the occupants and staff.  The following summarizes the building automation system controls:

·         The heating hot water pumps and the boilers will be enabled and disabled based on the demand for heating.  The operation of the pumps will be proofed and alarmed when failure occurs.  In the heating plant, the boilers will be sequenced to maintain a hot water supply temperature reset by outside air temperature.

·         Implement HW reset programming

·         The optimal start/stop and scheduling programming will be incorporated into all the systems.  These schedules will be software adjustable, via a web based portal so that the engineer can adjust the schedule to the changing needs of the building through the central operator station.

·         This new controller would require an IP address and network Jack, by owner.

·         Includes installation of Boiler isolation valves to separate the boiler circuits.

·         This measure also includes on-site training for the Building Engineers

FIM 7- Windows and Siding

The scope of this measure is to install new windows and siding at the Lisbon MTM center. It will include the following:

Main Building:

·         Remove 1,650 square feet of glass block walls and disposal

·         Infill openings with framing, R-25 insulation, exterior sheating and drywall on interior

·         Provide and install double hung window units to match existing

·         Install new vinyl siding and vinyl soffit to match existing

·         Install new aluminum coil trip to match existing

Vestibule area:

·         Remove wood panels and glass block walls in four areas

·         Remove old steel framed windows; repair mortar as necessary; infill openings with similar framing, siding and trim as above

·         Provide Harvey vinyl windows to match existing

·         Insulate wall sections; install 5/8 drywall; tape, sand and prime dry wall.

Lisbon Falls Fire

FIM- 1 Lighting

The majority of the lighting scope is replacing the current T12 and linear T8 fluorescent fixtures with newer generation more efficient lamps, while also replacing the ballasts with new low powered ballasts.  LED lighting is also being installed in certain locations (mostly exterior and recessed can lighting fixtures). There will be wall mounted occupancy sensors also installed and where applicable vending misers to be installed on the current snack machines.

FIM-2 Building Envelope

            Scope of Work:

2          Single Commercial Doors to be weather-stripped

1          Double Commercial Interior Door to be weather-stripped, to the ventilated hose tower

3          Overhead Garage Doors to be weather-stripped, 136 linear feet

110’     Ceiling caulking in rear compressor room, gypsum board joints

40’       Air-Sealing at soffit joint above garage doors

FIM 3 – Water Conservation

Scope of work:

Bathroom fixtures offer good water saving opportunities because many of these fixtures can be retrofit to reduce the amount of water consumed per flush (toilets and urinals) or per minute of use (sinks and showers). Reducing sink and shower water usage also saves the thermal energy used to make hot water

Domestic Fixture Quantities

Building\Total		Existing Fixture Quantity				Proposed Fixture Quantity
		Toilet	Urinal	Sink	Shower	Toilet	Urinal	Sink	Shower
Lisbon Falls Fire Company		2	1	3	-	-	-	3	-

FIM 4- Programmable Thermostats

The Scope of this measure is to replace the existing thermostats with programmable thermostats with day/night scheduling. This will set back the building during unoccupied heating and only heat based on occupancy. Programmable thermostats allow for a building to setback based on zone occupancy as well as time of day. This will allow for energy savings in areas that are intended for different purposes of operation throughout the building.

ET Smith Hose Company

FIM- 1 Lighting

The majority of the lighting scope is replacing the current T12 and linear T8 fluorescent fixtures with newer generation more efficient lamps, while also replacing the ballasts with new low powered ballasts.  LED lighting is also being installed in certain locations (mostly exterior and recessed can lighting fixtures). 

FIM-2 Building Envelope

            Scope of Work:

2          Single Commercial Doors to be weather-stripped

4          Overhead Garage Doors to be weather-stripped, 192 linear feet

858      Square feet of 1” polyiso to be installed to the underside of the ceiling joists above the drop tile ceiling, to complete the air barrier in the gathering room portion of the building

FIM-3  Water Conservation Measures:

Bathroom fixtures offer good water saving opportunities because many of these fixtures can be retrofit to reduce the amount of water consumed per flush (toilets and urinals) or per minute of use (sinks and showers). Reducing sink and shower water usage also saves the thermal energy used to make hot water

Domestic Fixture Quantities

Building\Total		Existing Fixture Quantity				Proposed Fixture Quantity
		Toilet	Urinal	Sink	Shower	Toilet	Urinal	Sink	Shower
Lisbon Waste Water Treatment Facility		3	-	3	1	3	-	3	1

FIM 4- Programmable Thermostats

The Scope of this measure is to replace the existing thermostats with programmable thermostats with day/night scheduling. This will set back the building during unoccupied heating and only heat based on occupancy. Programmable thermostats allow for a building to setback based on zone occupancy as well as time of day. This will allow for energy savings in areas that are intended for different purposes of operation throughout the building.

Transfer Station

FIM- 1 Lighting

The majority of the lighting scope is replacing the current T12 and linear T8 fluorescent fixtures with newer generation more efficient lamps, while also replacing the ballasts with new low powered ballasts.  LED lighting is also being installed in certain locations (mostly exterior and recessed can lighting fixtures). 

FIM-2 Building Envelope

            Scope of Work:

1          Single Commercial Door to be weather-stripped, located in trailer bay

1          Single Commercial Door to be weather-stripped, located at the top of the stairwell between the sorting bay and the trailer bay below

2          Overhead Garage Doors to be weather-stripped, located in trailer bay, 112 linear feet

WWTP

FIM- 1 Lighting

The majority of the lighting scope is replacing the current T12 and linear T8 fluorescent fixtures with newer generation more efficient lamps, while also replacing the ballasts with new low powered ballasts.  LED lighting is also being installed in certain locations (mostly exterior and recessed can lighting fixtures). There will be wall mounted occupancy sensors also installed and where applicable vending misers to be installed on the current snack machines.

FIM-2 Building Envelope

            Scope of Work:

Administration

            5          Single Commercial Doors to be weather-stripped

            1          Double Commercial Door to be weather-stripped

            2          Overhead Garage Doors to be caulked at perimeters (tops and sides), 64 linear feet

           

Head Works

            2          Single Commercial Doors to be weather-stripped

            2          Overhead Garage Doors to be weather-stripped, 64 linear feet

Maintenance Garage

            2          Single Commercial Doors to be weather-stripped

            1          Double Commercial Door to be weather-stripped

            2          Overhead Garage Doors to be weather-stripped, 104 linear feet

Dewatering Building

            2          Single Commercial Interior Doors to be weather-stripped

            1          Double Commercial Door to be weather-stripped

            3          Roof Top Ventilators to be opened, dampers lubricated and perimeters sealed, 12 linear feet

            2          Roll-Up Garage Doors to be weather-stripped, 96 linear feet

National Guard Building

            1          Single Commercial Door to be weather-stripped

1                    Overhead Garage Door to be weather-stripped, 48 linear feet

FIM-3  Water Conservation Measures:

Bathroom fixtures offer good water saving opportunities because many of these fixtures can be retrofit to reduce the amount of water consumed per flush (toilets and urinals) or per minute of use (sinks and showers). Reducing sink and shower water usage also saves the thermal energy used to make hot water

Domestic Fixture Quantities

Building\Total		Existing Fixture Quantity				Proposed Fixture Quantity
		Toilet	Urinal	Sink	Shower	Toilet	Urinal	Sink	Shower
Lisbon Waste Water Treatment Facility		3	-	3	1	3	-	3	1

FIM-5 Boiler Replacement/ Oil to LP conversion

The scope for this measure is to replace the old inefficient boilers at the office/lab building and the dewatering building to a higher efficiency Buderus LP fired boiler. With these boiler replacements the fuel source will be converted from Oil to LP gas.

FIm-6 Roof Replacement

The scope of this measure is to completely replace the existing roofing materials with a fully-warranted, insulated membrane roof system using the following specification:

·         All work will be completed in accordance with applicable OSHA safety standards.

·         Mobilize for project in area shown on enclosed roof drawing (see exclusions).

·         Remove the existing roofing materials down to the deck.  Install new wooden nailers at perimeters as required.

The Maine Wire: “Michelle O comes to Maine” plus 2 more‏

• Michelle O comes to Maine
• Why Elections Cannot Fix Washington D.C.
• 92,584,000 Americans not in work force; Unemployment Rate at 5.9 percent

Michelle O comes to Maine Posted: 03 Oct 2014 03:22 PM PDT ORONO – First Lady Michelle Obama touted the health of the U.S. economy as she visited Maine on Friday to campaign on behalf of Democratic candidates at the University of Maine in Orono. “I remember some of you were with us back when we were out in Iowa and New Hampshire talking about hope and change and […]

Why Elections Cannot Fix Washington D.C. Posted: 03 Oct 2014 10:19 AM PDT As our nation continues to spiral out of control and those we elected to Congress continue to ignore their responsibilities and their constitutional boundaries, what are concerned citizens supposed to do? Until recently all we were ever heard was, “We need to elect ‘good’ people to office that will obey the Constitution.” Now that sounds […]

92,584,000 Americans not in work force; Unemployment Rate at 5.9 percent Posted: 03 Oct 2014 10:14 AM PDT The national unemployment rate fell to 5.9 percent in September as the percentage of Americans not in the workforce reached a 36-year high, according to a Friday report from the U.S. Labor Department. “Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 248,000 in September, and the unemployment rate declined to 5.9 percent,” the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. […]

Townhall: CIA economist reveals government’s “Day After Plan” (warns collapse is imminent)‏

Dear Concerned American,

Mount Weather is a national security stronghold located near the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its maze of underground bunkers is known as "Area B." My colleagues have given Mount Weather the code name "High Point Special Facility." You can view footage of it below.

(Click here if you can't see it)

This is where Congressional leadership was transported after 9/11.
Below is footage of the Pentagon's Raven Rock Mountain stronghold. It is located not far from Camp David.

The primary command facility here is codenamed "Site R," and nicknamed "The Rock."
I'm sharing this with you now, because my colleagues and I in the U.S. Intelligence Community have uncovered a series of alarming signals that point to a fast-approaching, 70% stock market crash.

And we have begun to prepare for an unstoppable $100 trillion American meltdown that will be unleashed in its aftermath.
Unfortunately, our government has already put emergency measures in play for this coming catastrophe as well. They call it "The Day After Plan."
And these two locations, at Mount Weather and Raven Rock, have major roles to play ahead.
I'm not asking you to believe me now. I realize what I'm talking about is very serious.
Which is why I strongly suggest you take a few moments to view this evidence.
And then ask yourself, "what if I'm right?"
Click here to continue...
Stay Safe,
​
Jim Rickards
Financial Threat and Asymmetric Warfare Advisor
CIA & The Director of National Intelligence

Middle School Boys Soccer Results, 10/2/14, PWS vs Richmond‏

 The PWS Greyhounds tied the Richmond Bobcats in a 3-3 rematch on an ideal Lisbon field. Richmond was first to score early in the game and soon fired in another to put Lisbon down 0-2. Lisbon stepped up the defense with Seth Dyer #20 and Jacob George #16 breaking off Bobcat attacks while offensively Hounds like Scott Smith #4 and Jack Tibbets #8 kept Richmond's own defense scrambling and Striker Noah Austin #10 scored 2 points to tie up the game by the end of the half. The Greyhounds returned from the break still fired up with Austin completing a hat-trick to take the lead. Richmond found the net once more to end the game with a tie. The [0-1-5] Greyhounds next face Gardiner for a home game on Wednesday, October 8.
—Coach Reeves

The Maine Wire: “National Rifle Association backs Poliquin” plus 3 more‏

• National Rifle Association backs Poliquin
• Press Herald columnist likens tea party to Ku Klux Klan
• Cato Institute ranks LePage among top four U.S. governors on fiscal policy
• The Embarrassing Governor

National Rifle Association backs Poliquin Posted: 02 Oct 2014 01:33 PM PDT Republican congressional candidate Bruce Poliquin on Thursday received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association, the nation’s foremost Second Amendment advocacy group. “Bruce is committed to fight for gun owners and hunters in Maine,” said NRA Political Victory Fund chairman Chris Cox. “He is the only candidate in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District who shares the NRA’s commitment […]

Press Herald columnist likens tea party to Ku Klux Klan Posted: 02 Oct 2014 12:51 PM PDT Portland Press Herald columnist Alan Caron says Republican Gov. Paul LePage isn’t the worst governor in Maine’s history, but he’s a close comparison to Gov. Ralph O. Brewster — a man notorious for his ties to the Ku Klux Klan. “Ralph Owen Brewster is a closer comparison to LePage,” Caron wrote in a column published Thursday. […]

Cato Institute ranks LePage among top four U.S. governors on fiscal policy Posted: 02 Oct 2014 10:44 AM PDT The Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., released its 2014 Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors. Maine Gov. Paul LePage received top marks from Cato with a score of “A”. Only three other governors — Gov. Sam Brownback of Kansas, Gov. Pat McCrory of North Carolina, and Gov. Mike Pence […]

The Embarrassing Governor Posted: 02 Oct 2014 06:51 AM PDT Author’s note: A previous version of this column appeared in the Portland Press Herald We’ve heard the term “embarrassing” used a lot in Maine over the last four years – and it’s usually in connection with our current governor. I, for one, am not embarrassed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage at all. OK, I’ve cringed […]

Market Rants Post - CAFR1 - 10/03/14 - US Dollar / Silver‏

CAFR1 NATIONAL POST

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MARKET RANTS - CAFR1 10/03/14 I have not put out a Market Rants Post for over a year. Today though I see a reason to do so. US Dollar Index - WEEKLY CHART 5-YEARS  and  MONTHLY CHART 25-YEARS SILVER -  WEEKLY CHART 5-YEARS  and MONTHLY CHART 25-YEARS As of this writing the US Dollar index is at 96.825 and Silver at 16.815 First and foremost, the Dollar index over the last several years appeared to be held by the Feds at the 82.50 mark. If it went below, intervention brought it back. If it went above, Fed intervention backed off and it returned to that level. Well, in the last few weeks the Dollar index has been picking up steam as can be seen by the current price. Precious metals in the US are priced in Dollars so as the dollar goes up, the price of metals is pressured to go down. You could have metals in another country stay the same but in the US go down being priced in Dollars which are going up. So, the big question is "What is going to happen and what is going on?" When the Dollar is low, business activity is strong regarding international trade. US goods are cheaper to foreigners with a cheaper Dollar. The opposite is true with a stronger higher priced Dollar. So what are the Feds doing here? Allowing the Dollar to push higher and higher creates a word to many businesses that causes a cringe, that word is Deflation. So why are the Feds pushing at this time for Deflation? Business cycles are looked at in long term parameters. It is a chess game of motive and motivation. If the International community looks at the Dollar as heading to new high territory, and the trend is for it to continue to do so, they will not back off from buying US goods that they need. In fact they will increase their orders and then back off. This has a positive effect on the economy (if foriegn purchases back off, here the opposite is true).  Additionally, the higher Dollar has the effect of bringing down prices in the US, Crude Oil, agricultural, precious metals, price of foriegn imports, etc.. or in other words: Deflation. Government's intent here?  Well, they want to maintain the value of their multitrillion Dollar holdings and see a good rate of return on their investments. Looked at on a global perspective per investments in the US, real estate values increase (even though they may go down slightly); stock market is attractive motivated to maintain its value priced in Dollars, inflation is stymied with a higher Dollar. Overall another word comes into play, "stability". Here is what I think the Feds are going for. If deflation accomplishes that purpose, then motive and intent is answered. The 10-year high level in the Dollar index was at the 91.0 to 92.5 range. I don't think it will pass that mark in the next four years. Reaching 88.0 to 90.0 in the short run, that appears to be a strong probability. Again, this is a chess game. Next 30-day top? I would put it at 88.50 to 88.80 and the backing off to 86.00 to 85.00 What effect will this have on Silver? Well, when Silver was in the $30 range and I was asked higher or lower, I would say higher BUT, if the commercial boys wanted to push it lower the target mark I would look for to be an aggressive buyer was $16.85 per oz. (most that I told that to at the time probably thought to themselves what is he smoking, it will never get down there). I have learned to pick points after asking myself: Where would they push it to if the commercials and money manager boys wanted to screw everybody? The $16.85 mark was hit a few days ago and breached today with a $16.64 low set early in the morning. In the time it took to write this article, as of 8:45 AM AZ TIME it is at $16.90 Per Silver, I stand with the $16.85 mark being a good price for buyers who have bought looking to hold and "if" $15.55 was hit with the commercials and fund mangers putting the squeeze on, that price I refer to as the "Mortgage  the farm price" as a buy. Sent FYI from, Walter Burien - CAFR1 - Prior CTA 1978 to 1992

NaturalNews: Is the U.S. government actively encouraging the spread of Ebola?‏

Dear Lisbon Reporter and NaturalNews readers,

Piece by piece, a case is building that shows the U.S. government may be actively encouraging the spread of Ebola in America.

As microbiologist Dr. Gil Mobley recently said, "CDC is lying! ... [and] If they're not lying, they are grossly incompetent."
Here are ten pieces of evidence that raise all sorts of red flags:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047118_Ebola_pandemic_US_government_American_cities.html

Sales of pandemic preparedness supplies have skyrocketed 143,000% as Americans seek to get prepared:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047103_Ebola_pandemic_preparedness_medical_supplies.html

Episode 11 has just been released on BioDefense.com, with a special focus on Ebola spreading in North America:
www.BioDefense.com

A Texas family has been ordered into a 21-day lockdown and ordered to give blood on command to health authorities:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047104_Ebola_outbreak_quarantine_forced_blood_draws.html

Omega-3 rich breast milk improves child intelligence:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047111_omega-3_fatty_acids_breast_milk_child_intelligence.html


Friday on The Robert Scott Bell Show 7-9PM EDT: RSB and Dr. Frank King discuss ways to test yourself for chronic dehydration, while Liam Scheff plans for the extreme water deficiency decline of Southern California. Call with your questions at 1-866-939-2355. Listen in at www.NaturalNewsRadio.com.

From Blogs.NaturalNews.com:
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- 80 is the New 50: A Unique Exercise for Staying Fit and Healthy at Any Age
- 5 Reasons You Should Eat More Goji Berries

BREAKING: 12 New Possible US Ebola Infections

UPDATE: Ebola Patient Zero now identified as Thomas Eric Duncan. The Ebola outbreak is raging throughout West Africa. Now, for the first time, a case of Ebola made it’s way back to the states without anyone catching it first. The Duncan is currently under a quarantine in a Dallas hospital, and the CDC is reacting to the news.

Lisbon HS Class '16 Partners with Little Caesar's‏

LISBON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016 OFFER LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA KITS

Pictured:  (l-r) Little Caesar Pizza Kits are being offered by Lisbon High School students Class of 2016 now through October 24.  Members of the fundraising committee (back row) Brett Carter, Austin Bedford, Logan Williams; (front row) Riley Galipeau, Miranda Smith, Deliah Schreiber, Olivia Leduc and Nick Harriman along with other members of the class may be contacted to support the fundraiser. 

Lisbon – Members of the Lisbon High Class of 2016 are embarking on their first fundraiser of the 2014-2015 school year.  Students are offering Little Caesar Pizza Kits from September 29 through October 24.  All net proceeds from the sales benefits their Project Graduation and other class expenses.  Orders will be delivered to Lisbon High School on Friday, October 31.  Pick-up will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the LHS Conference Room.  Orders may also be placed with Class Advisor, Shari Jordan, by calling 353-3030, ext. 2008 or by emailing sjordan@lisbonschoolsme.org.  FMI on other projects and programs in Lisbon Schools visit the Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools FaceBook page. 

The Maine Wire: “LePage blasts Mass. liberals on natural gas policy, calls for federal intervention” plus 3 more‏

• LePage blasts Mass. liberals on natural gas policy, calls for federal intervention
• Daily Catch: Obama’s ’60 Minutes’ Interview, Debate Debates, Minimum Wage, and James O’Keefe’s Latest
• Common Core: An Up-Close-And-Personal Encounter with the Standards Review Process
• Poll: Poliquin leads Cain by double digits

LePage blasts Mass. liberals on natural gas policy, calls for federal intervention Posted: 29 Sep 2014 01:09 PM PDT AUGUSTA - Gov. Paul R. LePage on Monday called upon the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to intervene in New England to address rising energy prices before a winter gets underway — a step he said is necessary because of recent actions taken by Massachusetts. “New England households and our businesses are about to experience a […]

Daily Catch: Obama’s ’60 Minutes’ Interview, Debate Debates, Minimum Wage, and James O’Keefe’s Latest Posted: 29 Sep 2014 08:09 AM PDT Contradiction:  In a CBS “60 Minutes” interview, President Barack Obama admitted that his foreign policy plans in Syria were based on a contradiction. The president’s efforts to “degrade” Islamic State forces may have the undesired effect of helping the brutal Syrian dictator, Bashar Assad, regain control of the country.  “I recognize the contradiction in a contradictory land […]

Common Core: An Up-Close-And-Personal Encounter with the Standards Review Process Posted: 29 Sep 2014 07:16 AM PDT By Heidi Sampson – It was with reserved optimism that I accepted a post on the Standards Review Panel. I was informed that this process would only look at the standards to make sure they are of the highest quality for Maine students. I was also assured by the commissioner we would be bringing in […]

Poll: Poliquin leads Cain by double digits Posted: 29 Sep 2014 06:48 AM PDT A new public opinion poll shows Republican Bruce Polquin leading Democrat state Sen. Emily Cain (D-Orono) by 10 points in Maine’s Second District congressional race. The poll was paid for by the liberal-leaning Portland Press Herald, whose majority owner, S. Donald Sussman, has donated to Cain. It was conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey […]

NaturalNews: Kansas declares October to be "Zombie Preparedness Month" - for real‏

Dear Lisbon Reporter and NaturalNews readers,

The Governor of Kansas has just declared October to be "Zombie Preparedness Month" and is now urging citizens of Kansas to prepare as if a zombie apocalypse were under way.
It's a smart plan, I say, to grab attention and help people get ready for any sort of disaster that may arrive:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047075_zombie_apocalypse_disaster_preparedness_Kansas.html

The FTC is suing several major drug companies for blocking access to cheaper versions of drugs:http://www.naturalnews.com/047073_pharmaceutical_companies_generic_drugs_FTC.html

While Ebola now has a 70% mortality rate, alternative medicine is still being totally ignored by conventional medicine (surprised?)
http://www.naturalnews.com/047074_Ebola_immune_system_natural_medicine.html

The UK govt. has released confidential documents revealing the MMR vaccine link to autism:http://www.naturalnews.com/047072_MMR_vaccine_autism_government_coverup.html

If you don't want to fall victim to the next flu, you need to bulletproof your immune system:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047068_immune_system_natural_medicine_cold_prevention.html
  
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Lisbon Credit Union Supports Students‏

Lisbon Credit Union Offers Lisbon Students Financial Planning Advice

 George Roy, President/CEO of Lisbon Community Federal Credit, presents lessons in finance to students enrolled in Gartley Street Program of Lisbon High School.  Roy’s presentation included information on various types of loans, credit cards and other types of services offered at any financial institution.  Pictured (l-r)  Dan Westleigh, Nick Rogers, Sean MacDonnell, Ian Arsenault, Hunter Williams, Kyle Bedell and  Roy.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.

Lisbon – George Roy, Lorraine Turcotte and Selma Basic, of Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union (LCFCU) recently met with Lisbon High School Gartley Street Program instructors Andy DePres and Brian Breton along with the schools’ Community Resource contact, Monica Millhime.  The stakeholders discussed a financial planning program complementing the curriculum offered at the school.  LCFCU is one of the Lisbon School Department’s Community Partners in Education. 

Over the next several weeks, LCFCU employees will provide instructions relating to the features and benefits of various deposit account options offered at financial institutions.  “Students will be introduced to the services provided by debit cards, credit cards, home banking and more,” shares George Roy, LCFCU Treasurer/Manager.  “Information on the various types of car, personal and mortgage loans will be explained along with the process of how loan decisions are made including the four C’s of credit, collateral, credit history, capacity (ability to repay) and character.”

FMI on assisting with community based programs in Lisbon Schools, call 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisobnschoolsme.org.   All the latest schools news can be found on Facebook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools. 

HIS EGO OR YOUR LIFE?

HIS EGO OR YOUR LIFE????

Several years ago, the County Commissioners decided to do what is right by consolidating all the Dispatch Centers into one.  This was a huge undertaking and there was no money or a facility to accomplish this so the Commissioners considered consolidating the Androscoggin County Dispatch with the Lisbon Communication Center under the jurisdiction of the county.  This would be a first step as money and a facility were already available.  The consolidation would be in Lisbon.

However, the County Commissioners needed the approval of Chief Brooks and the former Town Council.  Both Chief Brooks and the former Council refused to go along with this consolidation.  Therefore it did not take place.

So let’s look at the facts and try and determine why this initiative, which could save lives, failed.  Here are the facts:

1.     All 911 calls are received by a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).

2.     Androscoggin County Dispatch is the PSAP for this area.

3.     Lisbon Communication Center is NOT a PSAP.

4.     Androscoggin County Dispatch has to relay the information to Lisbon Communication Center before Police, Fire or Medical personnel can be dispatched.

5.     This relay causes a delay in dispatching First Responders.

6.     In a life threatening situation every nanosecond can make the difference between life and death.

7.     Every person in Lisbon is being put at risk because of this situation.

I do not believe anyone can argue the facts as I have presented them.  Chief Brooks maintains there is no delay in dispatching First Responders in an emergency.  Remember a game we all played by telling one person a secret and by the time it got to everyone it had changed so much that it was not anywhere near what was first said.  Also, try and repeat your name, address and what the emergency is and see how long it takes you.  Then try typing the same information and see how long it takes.  This will provide you an indication of how long the delay is under perfect conditions.

This situation was turned into a political nightmare for the people of Lisbon.  Politics took over and is now responsible for your life.  The fact that Chief Brooks and the former Council did not put the people’s lives first is an injustice to the people.  It is a shame that our public officials do not put our lives and safety before politics and Chief Brooks’ ego.

There is no sound reason why our lives are at risk every day when there is a reliable, cost effective solution.  A solution in which when a 911 call comes into the PSAP; the PSAP dispatches emergency personnel immediately without any delay or politics being involved.

 This would ensure that First Responders arrive as soon as possible without any delays improving your chances of survival much much better.

Larry Fillmore

NaturalNews: Massive protests rock Hong Kong as citizens demand democracy

Dear Lisbon Reporter and NaturalNews readers,

Massive protests are rocking Hong Kong right now as citizens there are fighting for political freedom and freedom of speech against government tyranny:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047051_Hong_Kong_protests_democracy.html

The experimental Ebola vaccine looks set to be injected into humans en masse starting in early 2015. Who needs long-term clinical trials when there's a vaccine to push?
http://www.naturalnews.com/047048_Ebola_vaccine_human_experimentation_World_Health_Organization.html 

Research "dark zones" allow GMO technology to be used for development of bioengineered bioweapons:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047043_Ebola_GMO_technology_bioweapons.html

UK school to start fingerprinting children to monitor their eating habits:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047047_fingerprinting_schoolchildren_dietary_monitoring.html

Why do people keep smoking even after being diagnosed with cancer?
http://www.naturalnews.com/047044_cancer_survivors_smoking_cigarettes.html

Don't believe the popular slur "anti-government." Here's why those who sling the term are actually "anti-American!"
http://www.naturalnews.com/047037_anti-government_Health_Ranger_Mike_Adams.html

  
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Fryeburg Fair - September 28-October 5, 2014‏

'Now huddle up here young fella and I'll tell ya' what to do!'

Hello – I am sending you our press release and a few photos for Fryeburg Fair if you are interested in running this for your readers.  It looks like the weather is going to be beautiful!  Many thanks – Rachel Andrews Damon, Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg, Maine

Fryeburg Fair, established in 1851, will host its 164th annual eight day fair September 28-October 5 in Fryeburg, Maine.  As always Fryeburg Fair, considered to be one of the best agricultural fairs in the U.S. offers non-stop livestock, agriculture and farming exhibitions with over 3,000 head of cattle, horses, sheep, goats, hogs, poultry, rabbits, oxen and more.  

Traditional Fair events include Woodsmen's Field Day, horse and ox pulling, draft horse tandem hitches up to eight, pig scrambles, calf scrambles, cooking contests, flower shows, exhibition halls of crafts, handiwork, photos, art, forest and wood products; a full museum of old farm equipment and memorabilia with live demonstrations; the "Little Red Schoolhouse" built in 1835; the milking parlor, firemen's musters, sheepdog trials, tractor pulling, 4WD pulls and pari-mutuel harness racing on the Fair's half-mile track.  

The Fair’s Specialty Foods Pavillion offers innovative food products made with local farm ingredients.  The new Expo Center features 9,000 square feet of commercial exhibits.  The Fair’s six Night Shows begin at 8 pm at the Grandstand and feature Denny Breau (Monday);  Love & Theft (Tuesday); Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra (Wednesday); The Swon Brothers (Thursday); Leah Turner (Friday) and Michael DelGuidice & Big Shot (Saturday).  The Fair is known for the best French fries made with just harvested Maine potatoes, along with an incredible variety of food choices for every palate!  

The annual Fireworks show is Friday night at 9 p.m. right after the Night Show ends.  Saturday's 10 a.m. Grand Parade is two hours of Fryeburg Fair's best on display. General Admission is $10 daily and includes the 8 pm Night Show.  Children under 12 are always free.  Tuesday is Senior Citizen’s Day (65 & over are admitted free).  Gates open at 7 am.  Harness Racing is at 1:30 Tuesday thru Sunday.  

Group sales of admissions tickets with a minimum purchase of 20 tickets can be purchased at the Fair office beginning on September 15th at a reduced rate of $9 per ticket.  Fair Office Hours for advanced ticket purchase are Monday thru Friday 9-3.  For further information on Fryeburg Fair, go to www.fryeburgfair.org or call the Fair Office at (207) 935-3268.

The Magic Bank Account

Imagine that you had won the following *PRIZE* in a contest:
Each morning your bank would deposit $86,400 in your private account
for your use.
However, this prize has rules.

The set of rules:

1. Everything that you didn't spend during

each day would be taken away from you.

2. You may not simply transfer money into

some other account.

3. You may only spend it.

4. Each morning upon awakening,
the bank opens your account with another
$86,400 for that day.

5. The bank can end the game without
warning; at any time it can say,
“Game Over!".
It can close the account and you will not
receive a new one.

What would you personally do?

You would buy anything and everything you
wanted right?
Not only for yourself, but for all the people
you love and care for.
Even for people you don't know, because you
couldn't possibly spend it all on yourself, right?

You would try to spend every penny,
and use it all, because you knew it would be
replenished in the morning, right?

ACTUALLY, This GAME is REAL ...
Shocked ???

YES!

Each of us is already a winner of this

*PRIZE*.
We just can't seem to see it.

THE PRIZE IS *TIME*

1. Each morning we awaken to receive
86,400 seconds as a gift of life.

2. And when we go to sleep at night,
any remaining time is not credited to us.

3. What we haven't used up that day is forever lost.

4. Yesterday is forever gone.

5. Each morning the account is refilled,
but the bank can dissolve your account at any time
without warning...

So, what will you do with your 86,400 seconds?

Those seconds are worth so much more than the
same amount in dollars.
Think about it and remember to enjoy every second
of your life, because time races by so much quicker
than you think.

So take care of yourself, be happy,
love deeply and enjoy life!
Here's wishing you a wonderful and beautiful day.

Start “spending”....

"DON’T COMPLAIN ABOUT GROWING OLD,
SOME PEOPLE DON'T GET THE PRIVILEGE".

-------------------------

Submitted by:'Bucksnort' 

NaturalNews: Indefinite citizen lockdown across Sierra Leone as food prices skyrocket‏

Dear Lisbon Reporter and NaturalNews readers,

An indefinite citizen lockdown (forced quarantine) has just been put in place across Sierra Leone. Entire cities are now under isolation orders, with almost no one allowed in or out.
Food prices are already skyrocketing and starvation is just days away for many:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047027_Sierra_Leone_quarantine_food_shortages.html

Episode Nine has just been launched for the Pandemic Preparedness course. Listen or grab the MP3 now at:
http://biodefense.com/Pandemic-Preparedness-Episode-09.html

Monsanto and other big agri-businesses influenced the EPA to hide evidence since the 1970s that their products kill honeybees:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047026_neonicotinoid_pesticides_honeybees_EPA.html

Why do healthy girls keep dying after receiving HPV vaccines?
http://www.naturalnews.com/047024_HPV_vaccine_Gardasil_Geoffrey_Swain.html 

Here are some easy, natural, and toxin free ways to eradicate your ant problem:
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The Maine Wire: “WATCH: Great debates in Maine politics [video]” plus 4 more‏

• WATCH: Great debates in Maine politics [video]
• LePage wins NRA endorsement
• Senator can’t explain Dem job creation plans for 127th Legislature
• Democrat state worker debunks liberals’ latest attack on LePage
• VIDEO: Michaud dodges question on VA corruption scandal (again)

WATCH: Great debates in Maine politics [video] Posted: 23 Sep 2014 01:14 PM PDT With all the talk of debates this year, we thought readers might be interested in watching a collection of previous debates in Maine politics. Check out the “greatest hits” of Maine’s gubernatorial and congressional debates. Michael Michaud vs. John Frary No collection of Maine debate clips would be complete without clips from Michaud’s 2008 congressional […]

LePage wins NRA endorsement Posted: 23 Sep 2014 11:43 AM PDT The National Rifle Association has endorsed Republican Gov. Paul LePage in his reelection bid, the group announced on Tuesday. “Based on his leadership on Second Amendment issues, LePage has earned an “A+” rating from the NRA-PVF in the 2014 general election,” the NRA wrote in a press release. “An “A+” is the highest possible rating […]

Senator can’t explain Dem job creation plans for 127th Legislature Posted: 23 Sep 2014 07:43 AM PDT Sen. Ann Haskell (D-Portland), assistant majority leader in the state senate, went on the George Hale and Ric Tyler radio program Tuesday morning to talk about a press conference Democratic lawmakers held about their plans for the next legislative session. After trotting out Democratic talking points about Maine’s job creation over the past three and […]   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Democrat state worker debunks liberals’ latest attack on LePage Posted: 23 Sep 2014 07:01 AM PDT When the Bangor Daily News published a story about Gov. Paul LePage’s vacation policy for political appointees, Democratic operatives thought they had found campaign gold. From the BDN: “A new policy instituted by Gov. Paul LePage in February substantially increased paid vacation time for 54 political appointees and governor’s office staff, by crediting prior, relevant […]

VIDEO: Michaud dodges question on VA corruption scandal (again) Posted: 23 Sep 2014 06:42 AM PDT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following new developments in the Veterans Affairs health care corruption scandal, U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud, the ranking Democrat on the Veterans Affairs Committee, is struggling to answer questions about how the committee is only now addressing problems in the system that have been brewing for nearly a decade. In May, a preliminary […]

The Maine Wire: “Schaeffer: The Amtrak Downeaster: Obama on wheels” plus 1 more‏

Schaeffer: The Amtrak Downeaster: Obama on wheels

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:40 AM PDT

For a few years now, I’ve been closely following and commenting on state and local level circumstances relating to the Amtrak Downeaster, and in particular, its extension to Brunswick. Not to mention the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) that operates it, and their closely affiliated lobbying organization, TrainRiders/Northeast. For those who aren’t aware, […]

 

14,000 EBT cards now have photo ID, says LePage

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 07:15 AM PDT

AUGUSTA – The administration of Gov. Paul LePage on Wednesday released information regarding new welfare reforms and enforcement procedures. “In the last year, we have added more accountability to the system in a number of ways,” LePage said in his weekly address. “We put photos on EBT cards; we eliminated the unauthorized out-of-state use of […]

NaturalNews: FDA threatens to arrest people who claim natural Ebola cures‏

Dear Lisbon Reporter and NaturalNews readers,
 
It was pretty easy to see this coming, but the FDA has now publicly threatened to have people arrested and criminally charged if they promote natural cures as treatments for Ebola.
 
Such outright suppression of the exploration of lifesaving natural remedies is wholly unacceptable and a threat to all humankind.

I happen to believe that if we hope to survive this pandemic, we need to expand our medicine and invoke international cooperation among all cultures and systems of medicine our world has to offer. Read more:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047016_Ebola_treatments_warning_letters_unproven_cures.html

I've just release Episode Eight of "Pandemic Preparedness," a free online audio course. In this chapter, you'll learn how to ride out the social chaos that may happen if Ebola strikes western nations:
http://www.naturalnews.com/047002_Ebola_outbreak_social_chaos_food_shortages.html

The world's almond supply is rapidly approaching a state of collapse as the California drought kills almond orchards:
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Learn these three home remedies for acid reflux:
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Are you deficient in vitamin E? Around 90% of adults are!
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P.S. Don't miss the upcoming Self Reliance Summit beginning in less than one week. Learn about food wildcrafting, common prepper mistakes (and solutions), how to create a "layered" sustainable food plan, permaculture and more:
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