B & M BAKED BEANS‏

Tomorrow night on the HISTORY channel, they are running a special program about how B&M baked beans are made.  We saw a preview on a local channel this evening.  Tomorrow's program is at 8 PM Eastern Time.

If you trust the government to run our health care you gotta be crazy!

If you trust the government to run our health care you gotta be crazy!  Lets see now. Between the government and the Postal Workers union, they ran the Post Office into the ground. The government stole from a Social Security Trust Fund that had a large surplus. They stole from Medicare. They broke Medicaid by allowing every illegal in the country to have free medical care, compliments of the American taxpayer. Created a Department of Energy that long ago was supposed to get us off of Middle East oil, and has become a multi billion dollar boondoggle, like the giant windmill, standing silent on Block Island.  I know I am missing a lot more, but you get the idea.  Let the Congress run our health care? I don't think so!! The only thing we should be doing is to run Congress out of Washington on a rail and get some new people in there. Maine  Congressional Representatives, Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree should be the first to have their tickets punched! 

C.C. Bondermann
Lisbon Maine

Legislators To Debate Firearm Confiscation Bill In Augusta

Proposed Firearm Confiscation Bill Scheduled for Debate in Augusta

  Please Contact Your State Legislators Today!

Legislation is being considered in Augusta by the Joint Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee that puts all gun owners in jeopardy. 

On Thursday, March 11, at 1:00 P.M. in Room 436 of the State House, committee members will be debating a bill that would (according to news reports)  require law enforcement officers to seize firearms during an investigation of domestic violence or dispute, even if a firearm was not allegedly used (or threatened to be used) in the altercation.  As a result, someone’s firearms could be confiscated without the opportunity to participate in the judicial process or on the mere allegation of domestic violence.  Since the bill has not yet been introduced, no bill language is available for review.

Domestic abuse is undeniably tragic and deplorable; however, this proposal is an unnecessary and unjust overreaction.   Laws are already in place on the federal and state level to protect victims of violence. The proposed measure sets the stage for abuse of power and the violation of civil rights.

Please contact your State Legislators TODAY and respectfully ask them to oppose any legislation that would restrict your Second Amendment rights without due process. 

  Contact information for your State Legislators can be found here.

A Powerful Message

This video just came out.... PLEASE WATCH IT ALL !

 "Americans" will love it.... 

 America haters will hate it!!! 

Waterboarding, torture? You can watch and decide for yourself.

  Playboy. Com "journalist" Mike Guy underwent waterboarding by a trained
  member of the U. S. military in the site's new Lab Rat feature.   Mike Guy bet that he could endure 15 seconds of the interrogation
  technique used by the Bush administration on al Qaedachief Khalid Sheikh
  Mohammed and Abu Zubaydah.

  Watch the results:
  http://content1.clipmarks.com/content/7E8ADC46-F3DD-4D6F-B184-3A07CF501B7C

God Bless US All!

Women In Aviation, The History Of Where It Began

Courtesy of Texas Woman's University

Female WWII Pilots: The Original Fly Girls

by Susan Stamberg

In 1942, the United States was faced with a severe shortage of pilots, and leaders gambled on an experimental program to help fill the void: Train women to fly military aircraft so male pilots could be released for combat duty overseas. 

The group of female pilots was called the Women Airforce Service Pilots — WASP for short. In 1944, during the graduation ceremony for the last WASP training class, the commanding general of the U.S. Army Air Forces, Henry "Hap" Arnold, said that when the program started, he wasn't sure "whether a slip of a girl could fight the controls of a B-17 in heavy weather."
"Now in 1944, it is on the record that women can fly as well as men," Arnold said.

A few more than 1,100 young women, all civilian volunteers, flew almost every type of military aircraft — including the B-26 and B-29 bombers — as part of the WASP program. They ferried new planes long distances from factories to military bases and departure points across the country. They tested newly overhauled planes. And they towed targets to give ground and air gunners training shooting — with live ammunition. The WASP expected to become part of the military during their service. Instead, the program was canceled after just two years.

They weren't granted military status until the 1970s. And now, 65 years after their service, they will receive the highest civilian honor given by the U.S. Congress. Last July, President Obama signed a bill awarding the WASP the Congressional Gold Medal. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday on Capitol Hill.

Women With Moxie

Margaret Phelan Taylor grew up on a farm in Iowa. She was 19, had just completed two years of college and was ready for adventure in 1943 when a Life magazine cover story on the female pilots caught her eye. Her brother was training to be a pilot with the Army. Why not her? She asked her father to lend her money for a pilot's license — $500, a huge amount then.

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 Today There is Ceremony on Capital Hill to Honor These Women, sadly, most are no longer with us.

Do You Want To Vote On The Town Budget? Then Call or Come Tell Them.

At  the 3/16/10 Town Council meeting including presentation of the municipal budget, there is supposed to be a discussion regarding residents who would like a vote and a say on the Town's budget.  

This is the citizens opportunity to amend the current charter to allow them an opportunity to have a say in the municipal budget just like they presently do for the school.  

 

Last chance to come and VOICE  YOUR SUPPORT!

 

We Remember

We remember a dear friend that passed away a year ago today.

God Bless You  Steve "Bear" Miles

You May Be Gone,  But You Will Never Be Forgotten

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Municipal Budget Schedule 2010-2011 {No Doubt, It Could Change}

Town of Lisbon
Municipal Budget Schedule 2010 – 2011
7:00 PM

December15, 2009 - Council Meeting/Municipal Capital Budget
January 5, 2010 Town Council Meeting – Set Budget Financial Guideline
January 19, 2010 Council Meeting
February 2, 2010 Council Meeting
February 16, 2010 Council Meeting
March 2, 2010 Council Meeting

March 16, 2010 Council Meeting /Municipal Budget Presentation

March 18, 2010 Thursday/Budget Workshop/ Advisory Committee /Department Presentation
Library
Finance
Tax Collection
Conservation

March 23, 2010 – Tuesday /Budget Workshop/ Advisory Committee /Department Presentation
Technology
Public Works
Fire Dept.

March 25, 2010- Thursday/Budget Workshop/ Advisory Committee /Department Presentation
Recreation
Solid Waste (Transfer Station)
Administration/Town Manager

March 30, 2010- – Tuesday /Budget Workshop/ Advisory Committee /Department Presentation
Police Dept.
Town Clerk
Economic Development/GA

April 1, 2010 Thursday/Advisory Committee/Town Manager/Finance Director

April 6, 2010 Tuesday/Council Meeting/School Budget/Advisory Board

April 13, 2010 Tuesday/Council Meeting/Budget Review/School/Advisory Board

April 20, 2010 Tuesday Bond Referendum

April 27, 2010 Tuesday/Public Hearing Town/School Budget, LCS 7PM

May 4, 2010 Tuesday/Council Meeting

May 6, 2010 Thursday/Council Meeting Budget Workshop

May 11, 2010 Tuesday/Council Meeting Budget Workshop(if necessary)

May 18, 2010 Tuesday/Council Meeting

May 25, 2010 Tuesday/Council Adopt Budgets?

June 8, 2010 Validation Referendum (10 days after adoption)

 

Mark Your Calenders, Make Your Appearance, Voice Your Concerns, You Have The Right.

BUT Please Note THIS.  The Public will have only two times to present their concerns.  ANYONE that is interested is advised to attend all meetings, Take NOTES, then BLAST them at the Public Meetings.  OR You may contact YOUR Town Councilor and voice your concerns.

Don't be afraid of the Boogieman.  It's Your Budget. You Are Paying For It.

Pencil Sharpener Needed For American Budget. Hey, How 'bout an Axe?

National debt to be higher than White House forecast, CBO says

By Lori Montgomery

Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, March 6, 2010

President Obama's proposed budget would add more than $9.7 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, congressional budget analysts said Friday. Proposed tax cuts for the middle class account for nearly a third of that shortfall.

The 10-year outlook released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is somewhat gloomier than White House projections, which found that Obama's budget request would produce deficits that would add about $8.5 trillion to the national debt by 2020.

The CBO and the White House are in relative agreement about the short-term budget picture, with both predicting a deficit of about $1.5 trillion this year -- a post-World War II record at 10.3 percent of the overall economy -- and $1.3 trillion in 2011. But the CBO is considerably less optimistic about future years, predicting that deficits would never fall below 4 percent of the economy under Obama's policies and would begin to grow rapidly after 2015. continue

Mark Your Calenders For A Tea Party In Augusta

WALKING THE DOG

WALKING THE DOG
A WOMAN was flying from Seattle to San Francisco . Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sacramento along the way. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes. 

Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind. The man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind because her Seeing Eye dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight. 

He could also tell she had flown this very flight before because the pilot approached her, and calling her by name, said, 'Kathy, we are in Sacramento for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?' The blind lady replied, 'No thanks, but maybe Buddy would like to stretch his legs.' 

Picture this:
All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a Seeing Eye dog! The pilot was even wearing sunglasses. People scattered. They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines!


True story... Have a great day and remember... 

...THINGS AREN'T ALWAYS AS THEY APPEAR. 



A DAY WITHOUT LAUGHTER IS A DAY WASTED!!!

Lyme Disease A government mistake, now a cover up?

There's no medicine for someone like you.

A dramatic tale of microbes, medicine & money, this eye-opening film investigates the untold story of Lyme disease, an emerging epidemic larger than AIDS. Each year thousands go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, told that their symptoms are "all in their head." Following the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of our health care system and its inability to cope with a silent terror under our skin.

 

Some facts

1. Lyme disease did not start appearing until the mid-1970s.
2. It's one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the US
3. It's first recorded outbreak was in Old Lyme, Connecticut
4. Old Lyme, CT is directly across Long Island sound from Plum Island which for years the US government claimed was an entirely benign livestock disease research center.
5. Characteristically, the federal government lied about the fact that biological warfare experiments were conducted on the island for decades. They were forced to give up this charade in 1993 when a Newsday unearthed documents proving otherwise.
6. Extensive experiments were conducted on Plum Island that involved creating diseases and infecting ticks with them- all in the name of protecting America's livestock
7. Like many clandestine research programs, Plum Island appears to have had former Nazi scientists in the role of advisors, specifically Dr. Erich Traub, who was in charge of the Third Reich's virological and bacteriological warfare program in World War II.

If you have trouble believing that the US would employ Nazi war criminals after World War II, do some basic homework. Nazi scientists received a warm welcome in US aerospace and biological and chemical warfare programs.The US also actively recruited Japanese war criminals for this purpose. source

“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Moxie” wins 2010 theme contest

2010 Moxie Festival theme winner Justin Liudvinaitis of Lisbon Falls receives a Moxie basket from Debra Wagner, a member of the Moxie Festival Committee.

  The Moxie Festival Committee is pleased to announce that Lisbon Falls resident Justin Liudvinaitis has won the 2010 theme contest with his entry, “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Moxie.”

Justin wrote, “Think flag waving, small town pride, backyard barbeques, sausage sandwiches, petting zoos, and fireman’s muster!  Now put that all together and start to feel the Americana in Moxie Day!  There is no better way to feel better about a divided nation, a sagging economy, and tension between people than seeing a Moxie Day Statue of Liberty, a Moxie Day Liberty Bell, Moxie Day Fire Works, and it ends with Moxie!”

Justin received a deluxe basket filled with new and old Moxie items as well as an invitation to join the VIPs at the 2010 Moxie Day Parade review stand on Saturday, July 10. 

The parade which attracts over 100 participants starts at 9 am and follows the two mile plus route that begins on Capital Avenue and Route 196 and ends at the Kitty Corner store on Main Street Lisbon Falls.

Since 1983, The Moxie Festival in Lisbon, Maine has been held on the second weekend in July.  The Festival now includes a three-day Pow Wow; Friday night firework show; a Saturday parade, 5K race, and family fun carnival; and on Sunday, the Chief Worumbo Androscoggin canoe race.  Moxie was designated Maine’s official soft drink on May 20, 2005.

According to Lisbon Public Safety Officials, an estimated 40,000 people attend the three-day Moxie Festival.  The Town of Lisbon has approximately 9,300 residents.

Lisbon HS 2nd Qtr Awards Announced‏

Photo by:  Meghan Craig, LHS Student Media Report

 Students of the Quarter at Lisbon High School Awards were presented by Principal Ken Healy during a recent assembly.  Pictured L-R:  Kayla Angelico, Sarah Giraldo, Healey, and Ashley Johnston.

Lisbon – Lisbon High School Principal Ken Healey, announced the Students of the Quarter at a school-wide assembly on Wednesday, February 24.  Families of the recipient’s were also invited to attend the award ceremony.  Students are nominated by teachers based on their outstanding achievements academically, overall character, willingness to assist others, represent a positive role model to peers, and their pride in school. 

“Freshman, Kayla Angelico, daughter of Tina and Frank Angelico of Lisbon Falls.   Kayla was nominated because she possesses a dynamic personality and gives her all to everything she does.  Kayla is devoted to soccer, and was named MVC All-Star her first season in high school,” shared Healey.

“Sophomore student of the quarter, Sarah Giraldo, daughter of Mary and Heran Giraldo of Lisbon Falls, is a very conscientious student receiving high honors this last quarter,” commented Healey.    “Outside of school Sarah plays violin, is an active Young Adult Volunteer in the Community, and assists with her Church youth group.”

“The Junior Student of the Quarter is a student who will always gives you a smile and a big hello.  She is an outstanding school citizen who assists teachers, staff members, fellow students and her community.  This student also challenges herself academically taking several honors classes.  She is a Young Adult Volunteer, and very involved as a class officer for the Class of 2011's as Vice-President.  The Junior Student of the Quarter at LHS is Ashley Johnston,” according to Healey.  Ashley is the daughter of Edith and Mark Johnston of Lisbon.

“Senior Student of the Quarter was nominated for this honor because she is a friendly, helpful, caring dependable person who takes pride in everything,” said Healey.  “LHS is proud to have this student represent us in soccer, women’s basketball and track.  Caitin Gamache, is a very active member of the Senior Student Government and is the daughter of Richard Gamache of Lisbon.

HOW COME?

Strange The last 4 letters in American is ... I CAN. 

The last 4 letters in Republican is ... I CAN. 

The last 4 letters in Democrats is ... RATS. 

Just an observation ...

Lisbon Family FREE Movie Night Tuesday, March 9th

Letter to the Editor Thank You

 

Letter to the Editor,

On Tuesday February 23^rd 2010 Moosehead Cedar Log Homes suffered a fire at our manufacturing facility in Greenville Maine.

Since that time the outpouring of support has been overwhelming. We have received numerous letters, e-mails, phone calls and visitors all offering help in one form or another. Unfortunately it is not until a tragedy occurs that you realize just how many friends and good people truly exist.

We would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone who has thought of us. This letter would be far to long if we listed everyone individually. Just know that if you were a first responder, town official, colleague, vendor, competitor, fellow business owner, state official, citizen or friend who reached out to us it did not go unnoticed. It means more than we can express to know that you were concerned for us, our employees and the future of Moosehead Cedar Log Homes.

As we begin the rebuilding process it is comforting to know help is there if it is needed.

It can never be said enough but, THANK YOU.

Randy & Lucy Comber

mclh.net

The Prayer

When minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new sessions of the Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual generalities, but this is what they heard:

THE PRAYER

Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask Your forgiveness and to seek Your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, "Woe to those who call evil good,," but that is exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values.

We confess:

We have ridiculed the absolute truth of Your Word and called it Pluralism.

We have worshiped other gods and called it multiculturalism. 

We have endorsed perversion and called it alternative lifestyle. 

We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery. 

We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare. 

We have killed our unborn and called it choice. 

We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable. 

We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self-esteem. 

We have abused power and called it politics. 

We have coveted our neighbor's possessions and called it ambition. 

We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression. 

We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment.

Search us, Oh God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us from every sin and set us free.

Guide and bless these men and women who have been sent to direct us to the center of your will. I ask it in the Name of Your Son, the living Savior, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

The response was immediate. A number of legislators walked out during the prayer in protest. In six short weeks, Central Christian Church, where Rev. Wright is pastor, logged more than 5,000 phone calls with only 47 of those calls responding negatively. The church is now receiving international requests for copies of this prayer from India, Africa, and Korea.

Commentator Paul Harvey aired this prayer on "The Rest of the Story" on the radio and received a larger response to this program than any other he has ever aired.

With the Lord's help, may this prayer sweep over our nation and wholeheartedly become our desire so that we again can be called one nation under God.

 And this was  delivered before the Kansas House of Representatives by Central Christian Church Pastor Joe Wright on January 23, 1996.

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NEW PREAMBLE ANNEX TO THE CONSTITUTION

        NEW PREAMBLE ANNEX TO THE CONSTITUTION
 
 This  is probably the best e-mail I've seen in a long, long time. The
 following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye  from
 GA. But was actually written by Libertarian writer and former U.S. Senate candidate Lewis Napper.

This guy should run for President one day...v
 
 
      "We  the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help
 everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more  riots,
 keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure  the blessings
 of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren,
 hereby try one more time to ordain  and establish some common sense
 guidelines for the terminally whiny,  guilt ridden, delusional, and other
 liberal bed-wetters. We hold  these truths to be self evident: that a whole
 lot of people are  confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they
 require a Bill of  NON-Rights."
 
 
    ARTICLE  I:  You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or
 any other  form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire
 them,  but no one is guaranteeing anything.
 
            ARTICLE  II:  You do not have the right to never be offended.
 This country is  based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone --
 not just  you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different
 opinion, etc; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always  will be.
 
            ARTICLE  III:  You do not have the right to be free from harm. If
 you stick a  screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not
 expect the  tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives
 independently  wealthy.
 
            ARTICLE  IV:  You do not have the right to free food and housing.
 Americans are  the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help
 anyone  in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation
 after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing  more
 than the creation of another generation of professional couch  potatoes ....
 
            ARTICLE  V:  You  do not have the right to free health care. That
 would be nice, but  from the looks of public housing, we're just not
 interested in  public health care.
 
            ARTICLE  VI:  You  do not have the right to physically harm other
 people. If you  kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be
 surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric  chair.
 
            ARTICLE  VII:  You do not have the right to the possessions of
 others. If you rob,  cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other
 citizens, don't  be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you
 away in a  place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color
 TV  or a life of leisure.
 
            ARTICLE  VIII:  You do not have the right to a job. All of us
 sure want you to have  a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times,
 but we expect  you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and
 vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful. (AMEN!)
 
           ARTICLE  IX:  You  do not have the right to happiness. Being an
 American means that you  have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the
 way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of
 idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill  of
 Rights.
 
            ARTICLE  X:  This is an English speaking country. We don't care
 where you are  from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to
 wherever you  came from! (Lastly....)
 
         ARTICLE  XI:  You  do not have the right to change our country's
 history or heritage.  This country was founded on the belief in one true
 God. And yet, you  are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any
 faith, or no  faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD
 WE  TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable
 with it, TOUGH!

             If  you agree, share this with a friend. No, you don't have to,
 and  nothing tragic will befall you if you don't. I just think it's about
 time common sense is allowed to flourish. Sensible people of the  United
 States speak out because if you do not, who  will?

-- "It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men."
 -Samuel Adams

Feedback Friday

By the way. Especially enjoyed last night's article, "Self Serving Over Paid Chief"

You certainly are doing your homework!

Thank's !!

Thanks!  …keep up the great work on your site!  The Town Office stuff is very informative, to say the very least.  Salaries are so not in-line with the rest of Lisbon’s payroll, like the recent hire of a financial/bookkeeper.  Have a wonderful day!!!

Video {Flatuous Five} is hilarious!  Can we get him to come here and perform?  Maybe then the townspeople would get motivated to GET INVOLVED!  Thank you for finding this....was a great chuckle and much needed!

Hello...love your site. Thank you.

Kudos to the Editor of the Lisbon Reporter. Where else can you find history, as not taught in our schools, information on government, humor, local current events, and the opportunity to voice ones opinion, amorously or not. I could go on and on, but you readers know what I mean. 
Some have voiced disapproval and outright outrage for some articles printed. But, this is after all, a free country, and they have that right. Like it or not, agree with what is printed or not.  
Again, Kudos, and keep up the good work.

Good Luck to Our Chess Players‏

Lisbon Community School's Chess Club is heading to Orono this Saturday, March 6th to compete in a Chess Tournament with Coach Hirst.  Good luck Team!!!

Lisbon PWS Student’s Art Chosen for Portland Exhibition

By: Paula Caron
PWS Student Reporter

  Lisbon - Philip W. Sugg Middle eight grade school student, Keely Domini’s art work has been chosen from a number of pieces created by students in Ms. Amy Crosby’s art class. “Selecting the piece for a show is one of the hardest decisions of the year! I always agonize over which piece to choose, because there are so many different and equally amazing ones. Several pieces usually stand out for different reasons, and Keely's portrait did because it was so lifelike,” according to Crosby. “I also have to take into account the fact this art will be representing our entire school, so it really has to be something special, done by someone who's not only good at art, but who works hard in all areas and exemplifies our school's values.” Domini’s art work will be on display at the Portland Museum of Art in Portland from Saturday, March 6th through Sunday, April 4th from 5:00 to 7:30. Admission to this event is free. FMI on the show contact Amy Crosby, 353-3055 or email acrosby@lisbonschoolsme.org.

This Week in the Greyhound Gab

Editor's Note:
Greyhound Gab is a column by Paula Caron, an eighth grade student at Philip W. Sugg

 Middle School in Lisbon.  Views expressed in the column are from “on the street” 

interviews with other students and or staff on a particular subject matter and/or event. 

All photos and interviews conducted by Paula Caron.

Greyhound Gab
By: Paula Caron
PWS Student Reporter

 
How did you spend your February Vacation? 
 
"During February vacation I hung out with friends.   I have a fun life because I

 have friends. I'm was on Face Book twenty-four-seven, donated blood with permission 

 from my mom, and went swimming." 
-Olivia Bulgin, grade 8. 

"I spent time with my friends and family. I also did some shopping and swimming." 

-Emily Stevens, grade 8.  

"I went to some parties during vacation and hung around."
-Arianna Bundy, grade 8. 

LCS Second Graders Send Hearts to Seniors‏

Front row (l to r)-Jack Tibbetts, Riley Quatrano, Elise Smith, Cameron Spaulding, Jarod Perry, Taden Stone

Middle row (l to r)-Sabrina Morse, DJ Douglass, Davynn Reed, Dylan Durisko, Chantelle Knowles

Back row (l to r)-Kayla Melanson, Jadynne Daly, Sabrina Merrill, Haven Ramsey, Katie Scroggins

Absent- Christina Hallowell, Jacob George (Photo by Chris Cormier)

Lisbon - Students in Mrs. Chris Cormier's second grade class at Lisbon Community School once again participated in the Hearts for Seniors Project for the residents at the Lamp Nursing Home in Lisbon.  Students volunteered their time to make special Valentines for the residents at the nursing home.  This is the sixth year students in Mrs. Cormier’s class assisted with the project.  “The students love making the connections in the community with our seniors.  They make their Valentine’s very unique and many of my students include poems and other messages with their Valentine cards,” shares Cormier. For more information on classroom partnerships at Lisbon Community School contact Monica Millhime, Community Resource Coordinator by calling 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.

Tax Time

Tax his land,  
Tax his bed,
Tax the table  
At which he's fed.  

Tax his tractor,  
Tax his mule,
Teach him  taxes
Are the rule.  

Tax his work,
Tax  his pay,
He works for peanuts  
Anyway!

Tax his  cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his  pants,
Tax his coat.  

Tax his ties,
Tax  his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax  his dirt.

Tax his tobacco,  
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he  
Tries to think..  

Tax his cigars,  
Tax his beers,
If he cries  
Tax his tears.

Tax  his car,
Tax his gas,
Find  other ways
To tax his ass.  

Tax all he has  
Then let him know
That you  won't be done
Till he has no dough.  

When he screams and  hollers,
Then tax him some more,  
Tax him till
He's good and  sore..

Then tax his coffin,  
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod  in
Which he's laid.  

Put these words  
Upon his tomb,
'Taxes drove  me to my doom...'

When he's  gone,
Do not relax,
Its time  to apply
The inheritance tax.  


Accounts Receivable Tax  
Building Permit Tax
CDL  license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate  Income Tax
Dog License Tax  
Excise Taxes
Federal Income  Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License  Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline  At x (44.75 cents per gallon)
Gross  Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax  
Inheritance Tax
Inventory  Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties  (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax  
Luxury Taxes
Marriage  License Tax
Medicare Tax  
Personal Property Tax  
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax  
Service Charge Tax
Social  Security Tax
Road Usage Tax  
Sales Tax
Recreational  Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State  Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax  (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax  
Telephone Federal Universal Service  Fee Tax
Telephone Federal,
State  and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone  Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone  Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax  
Telephone State and Local Tax  
Telephone Usage Charge Tax  
Utility Taxes
Vehicle  License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales  Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax  
Well Permit Tax
Workers  Compensation Tax

STILL THINK  THIS IS FUNNY?


Not one of these taxes  existed 100 years ago,

and our nation was the  most prosperous in the world.  

 

We had  absolutely no national debt,

had the largest  middle class in the world,

and Mom stayed home  to raise the  kids.  

What in the  hell happened?  
Can you spell 'politicians?'  
And I still have to 'press 1' for  English!?!?!?!?

 
I hope this  goes around THE USA at least 100  times!!!!!
YOU can help it get  there!!!

Health Care Bill

Contact:

Alicia Preston

        ap@theprestongroup.org

646-645-9373

JASON LEVESQUE COMMENTS ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S REVISED HEALTH CARE BILL

Auburn, Maine –President Obama today announced a revised Health Care proposal demanding passage within two weeks.  2^nd District Congressional candidate Jason Levesque released the following statement on the discussion:

“This proposal is nothing more than a massive spending bill that does not actually improve the access or cost of health insurance for most Mainers.  Congressman Michaud, you have repeatedly called yourself a Blue Dog Democrat, implying a level of fiscal responsibility in your beliefs.  If that is true you must stand up to Nancy Pelosi and President Obama and reject this legislation.  This is not what the people of Maine want.  You cannot spend a trillion dollars and expect to save people money.  Let’s go back to the drawing board.  Getting this bill done quickly does not mean it will be done properly. Let’s get TORT reform, open up insurance for small business pooling and open the state lines so we can truly address the problem we have without putting our future generations in debt or increasing taxes on struggling families and businesses.”

Media wishing to speak to Jason, please contact Alicia Preston at phone number or email listed above.

Water Line Referendum‏

Town of Lisbon Water Referendum
 
The Lisbon Board of Water commissioners is asking for your support on the
referendum question to secure funding for the Route 9 Upland Road project.
Both of these roads have been scheduled for major construction over the next
two years.  Once the two projects have been completed there is a five-year
moratorium on any new construction within these roads.  There is a very
strong need to secure an alternate transmission line for water between
Lisbon and Lisbon Falls.  This project will provide that transmission line
to provide an additional way of sending water to Lisbon Falls and at the same
time help the Route 9 residents with their contamination problems.  This
project would also provide water to any future expansion in the Upland Road
area.
 
The project will include a 12-inch main from Barker Brook to Route 9 and
from Route 9 to Frost Hill Avenue with a short piece to connect onto Wing
Street.
 
Costs are distributed as follows:
  Municipal pays for:  Route 9 & Wing Street
  Water Department pays for:  Upland Road
 
We understand that water costs associated with this project will increase
your water rates.  We also believe that the benefits to customers associated
with this project far outweigh the costs, which will be distributed over the
next 25 to 30 years.  The Lisbon Water Department rates are currently 6th
lowest in the State.
 
Thank you for your consideration, and we ask for your support.
 
Lisbon Water Department
 
Questions: please call Bill Bauer @ 353-2780