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Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Boy Scouts Make Final Preparations for West Point Camporee!!
BIG shout out to Lebanon Maine Boy Scout Troop 369 as they get ready to head out to the West Point Camporee in New York.
You make us all proud!!!
Have FUN!!
You make us all proud!!!
Have FUN!!
Sanford Maine Tractor Supply Announces FARM DAY SWAP MEET Beginning on May 10th.
Farm Day Swap at the TSC in Sanford, Maine is entering its 5th year for 2015.
Organizers are hoping for another great year and again inviting all those who sell farm goods, equipment, rabbits, livestock, poultry, waterfowl, products, crops, orchard produce or anything else farm or backyard farm related.
The Farm Day Swap won't be successful unless you come. So please pass the word to your friends and neighbors!!!
Organizers are hoping for another great year and again inviting all those who sell farm goods, equipment, rabbits, livestock, poultry, waterfowl, products, crops, orchard produce or anything else farm or backyard farm related.
The Farm Day Swap won't be successful unless you come. So please pass the word to your friends and neighbors!!!
Some rules to remember when heading for FARM DAYs SWAP MEET, to stay in accordance with Maine State Law and Tractor Supply's rules......
Chicks (poultry or waterfowl) under 8 weeks of age must be sold in 6.
Vendors selling processed (hot water bath type or pressure canning goods) must be licensed by the state and their product must be tested by the University of Maine testing facility.
No animal slaughtering, processing or neutering allowed.
No sales of dogs, puppies, cats or kittens allowed.
If you are giving away a barn cat for FREE that is allowed.
Milk sales or processed dairy products still must be licensed.
Common Sense: NO BAD LANGUAGE, police your area when you are through for the day, being polite and patient goes a long way.
VENDORS: If your coming it helps everyone to know that you are and what you are bringing.
Chicks (poultry or waterfowl) under 8 weeks of age must be sold in 6.
Vendors selling processed (hot water bath type or pressure canning goods) must be licensed by the state and their product must be tested by the University of Maine testing facility.
No animal slaughtering, processing or neutering allowed.
No sales of dogs, puppies, cats or kittens allowed.
If you are giving away a barn cat for FREE that is allowed.
Milk sales or processed dairy products still must be licensed.
Common Sense: NO BAD LANGUAGE, police your area when you are through for the day, being polite and patient goes a long way.
VENDORS: If your coming it helps everyone to know that you are and what you are bringing.
Salmon Falls Campground Resort to Offer Free Camping for Your Help!!
CLEAN UP WEEKEND: In exchange for 4 hours of labor Salmon Falls Campground Resort is willing to offer you a FREE weekend of camping during the weekend of May 8th & 9th.
4 hours work per day for a free site and our gratitude. That would be 2 adults working for 2 hours each over the course of 2 days!!
The snow only melted last week, leaving the owners a bit behind on their clean up chores.
If you'd like to take advantage of this free weekend of camping in a beautiful setting, please give them a call at 207-339-8888.
4 hours work per day for a free site and our gratitude. That would be 2 adults working for 2 hours each over the course of 2 days!!
The snow only melted last week, leaving the owners a bit behind on their clean up chores.
If you'd like to take advantage of this free weekend of camping in a beautiful setting, please give them a call at 207-339-8888.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service Video on Maple Syrup Grades.
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service has posted a video on the tasting and grading of Maple Syrup.
While riding around Lebanon this Spring, I saw many sap buckets tacked to the Sugar Maples, collecting sap to be boiled into syrup, so I thought this might be helpful.
Thanks to the Cooperative Extension Service for sharing such GREAT information!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcw97n3l3uU&feature=youtu.be&noredirect=1
While riding around Lebanon this Spring, I saw many sap buckets tacked to the Sugar Maples, collecting sap to be boiled into syrup, so I thought this might be helpful.
Thanks to the Cooperative Extension Service for sharing such GREAT information!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcw97n3l3uU&feature=youtu.be&noredirect=1
Maine Volunteer Firefighter Shortage, a Share from WABI TV 5.
I saw this article also shared on the Lebanon Fire Department, Inc. page, but I wanted to share it here too.
There is so much information contained in this brief article that I thought it was necessary to share in our town. The article includes information on how much training it takes to actually put on the suit of a Volunteer Firefighter in Maine today! And it doesn't stop. Most of the Volunteers who actually stay on, and become Firefighters, continue on to further their knowledge and training.
I think this article is fantastic and gives you a whole new perspective on what it takes to put on that turn out gear and head out to fight fires!!
~~Deborah
http://wabi.tv/2015/04/27/maines-firefighter-shortage-special-report-part-1/
There is so much information contained in this brief article that I thought it was necessary to share in our town. The article includes information on how much training it takes to actually put on the suit of a Volunteer Firefighter in Maine today! And it doesn't stop. Most of the Volunteers who actually stay on, and become Firefighters, continue on to further their knowledge and training.
I think this article is fantastic and gives you a whole new perspective on what it takes to put on that turn out gear and head out to fight fires!!
~~Deborah
http://wabi.tv/2015/04/27/maines-firefighter-shortage-special-report-part-1/
Lebanon Fire and Rescue Departments Train on New JAWS of LIFE.
The Lebanon Fire and Rescue Departments participated in some pretty serious training today. The two departments gathered together to learn about, and practice on, the Town's new JAWS of Life equipment.
Our Fire and Rescue guys and gals were all dressed up in full gear for this training.
Three automobiles, 2 donated for this training by A.C. Provos Towing, and 1 donated by Lebanon Fire Dept. Captain Richard St. Cyr were used to get the feel for the new equipment only recently received by the Department after an order placed late last fall.
Assistant Chief Dan Roy and Captain Eric Neubert watched the training, stepping in at various points along the way to offer tips or to ask questions of the EMTs and Firefighters, and to point out things of interest to Selectman Paul Philbrick and me.
The Town did have a JAWS of Life which was traded in to cut the cost of this new equipment, which still cost the Fire Department's Contingency Fund in the area of $25,000.00. "This new equipment is far superior to the old equipment", said Roy, pointing out that the old JAWS had only one air driven tool which was much smaller, and used for cutting and prying, where this new set utilizes two separate tools, one especially for each action. The Department's old JAWS tool also utilized two separate air lines, one that brought the air to the tool, and the 2nd one as a return. While each of the new tools has only one line that goes to each tool, each line carrying inside it, both the delivery line and the outtake line.
The Fire and Rescue Department Volunteers on hand for the training commented on the ease of not having to continually untangle the hoses.
Assistant Chief Roy explained, as cars are made smaller and smaller, the material used for their manufacturing must get tougher and tougher. The Boron used for the framework of a car today, can be cut, but as you cut through it, it actually gets stronger and stronger, gaining strength as the cut gets deeper into the framework. The new JAWS is made specifically to cut right through that metal and to gain quicker access to the victims inside the car.
As we watched, the team learned proper use of the struts, used to make the car more stable. After allowing the struts to be placed, the question was asked, "Now how do you gain access to the battery?" as the team had used a front hood position to secure the car. The point was made that it was a GREAT training as they had just learned a very valuable lesson!! Captain Neubert stepped in to show the team how a rear placement of the struts would have been a better choice.
As the day turned into darkness, one by one, every member of the Lebanon Fire Department stepped up to try out the new equipment, learn about all that it could do, and practice on the donated vehicles. Different techniques were practiced and cut by cut the cars went from vehicles, into pieces.
Assistant Chief Roy said that there were a few Volunteers who could not be there tonight, but he assured us that they would have their turn to practice with the equipment, as this would not be the only training for the crew. He said that they would continue to train with the JAWS until every member had the chance to learn how to use it and feel comfortable with it.
He also pointed out that the more experienced members of the Departments were standing back, offering suggestions, and letting the newest and youngest members make decisions and have the most time with the equipment. This was done by design so that the younger volunteers would be able to make decisions and use the equipment quickly and efficiently should they be the first on the scene of a major wreck.
Thanks to all of our Volunteers for participating in this training and practice tonight!! A lot of information and instruction were being shared and by the time I left, it sure looked as though they were all getting a bit more comfortable with the use of the new equipment.
Our Fire and Rescue guys and gals were all dressed up in full gear for this training.
Three automobiles, 2 donated for this training by A.C. Provos Towing, and 1 donated by Lebanon Fire Dept. Captain Richard St. Cyr were used to get the feel for the new equipment only recently received by the Department after an order placed late last fall.
Assistant Chief Dan Roy and Captain Eric Neubert watched the training, stepping in at various points along the way to offer tips or to ask questions of the EMTs and Firefighters, and to point out things of interest to Selectman Paul Philbrick and me.
The Town did have a JAWS of Life which was traded in to cut the cost of this new equipment, which still cost the Fire Department's Contingency Fund in the area of $25,000.00. "This new equipment is far superior to the old equipment", said Roy, pointing out that the old JAWS had only one air driven tool which was much smaller, and used for cutting and prying, where this new set utilizes two separate tools, one especially for each action. The Department's old JAWS tool also utilized two separate air lines, one that brought the air to the tool, and the 2nd one as a return. While each of the new tools has only one line that goes to each tool, each line carrying inside it, both the delivery line and the outtake line. The Fire and Rescue Department Volunteers on hand for the training commented on the ease of not having to continually untangle the hoses.Assistant Chief Roy explained, as cars are made smaller and smaller, the material used for their manufacturing must get tougher and tougher. The Boron used for the framework of a car today, can be cut, but as you cut through it, it actually gets stronger and stronger, gaining strength as the cut gets deeper into the framework. The new JAWS is made specifically to cut right through that metal and to gain quicker access to the victims inside the car.
As we watched, the team learned proper use of the struts, used to make the car more stable. After allowing the struts to be placed, the question was asked, "Now how do you gain access to the battery?" as the team had used a front hood position to secure the car. The point was made that it was a GREAT training as they had just learned a very valuable lesson!! Captain Neubert stepped in to show the team how a rear placement of the struts would have been a better choice.
As the training went on, care was taken to show how members of the Rescue Department would have gained access into the vehicle to assess a patient, cover them with a blanket to protect them from breaking glass, and stay with them to instruct them on what was being done as each step was taken to extricate them from the vehicle.
It was nice to see Fire Warden Skip Wood watching over the process, and one of our Maine State Police, along with bomb sniffing dog, Charlie, stopped by to take a peek as well. Also one of our new Rescue Volunteers was eager to take a look at the new equipment and although he has not completed his training, it was nice to see him there taking an interest!!
As the day turned into darkness, one by one, every member of the Lebanon Fire Department stepped up to try out the new equipment, learn about all that it could do, and practice on the donated vehicles. Different techniques were practiced and cut by cut the cars went from vehicles, into pieces.Assistant Chief Roy said that there were a few Volunteers who could not be there tonight, but he assured us that they would have their turn to practice with the equipment, as this would not be the only training for the crew. He said that they would continue to train with the JAWS until every member had the chance to learn how to use it and feel comfortable with it.
He also pointed out that the more experienced members of the Departments were standing back, offering suggestions, and letting the newest and youngest members make decisions and have the most time with the equipment. This was done by design so that the younger volunteers would be able to make decisions and use the equipment quickly and efficiently should they be the first on the scene of a major wreck.
Thanks to all of our Volunteers for participating in this training and practice tonight!! A lot of information and instruction were being shared and by the time I left, it sure looked as though they were all getting a bit more comfortable with the use of the new equipment.
University of Maine Extension Master Gardener Program Hosts Annual Plant Sale on May 16th.
SPRINGVALE, Maine — The annual plant sale of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in York County will be Saturday, May 16, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the UMaine Extension office, 21 Bradeen St., Springvale.Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, trees, shrubs and houseplants will be for sale, as will an assortment of gently used gardening books and tools. Master Gardener Volunteers will be available to advise and help make garden plans and suggestions!!
QUESTION Regarding Updates on the Cemetery and Town Property Maintenance Bid.
Our page has received a question regarding the recent bid for maintenance on the Town of Lebanon properties and 38 Cemeteries in Lebanon.
The question was in regards to if the bid had been awarded.
The answer is NO.
There was only one bid, by Dean C. Ramsdell Landscaping out of Wells, Maine.
The bids were opened at precisely 5 pm on April 20th as stated on the bid request....
Ramsdell bid in at $18,480.00 for the entire 2015 season.
There was one other bid, from an unknown company that arrived a day late at the Town Office.
There was discussion by the Selectmen and a man named Warren, who represented the Dean C. Ramsdell Company regarding how much higher the bid was than the $11,500.00 the maintenance cost the town last year.
On Thursday, April 23, 2015, the Selectmen decided to not award the bid, as there was only the one received, and they are going to put the request out for a re-bid.
Information on the bid can be obtained at the Lebanon Town Office for any interested parties.
The question was in regards to if the bid had been awarded.
The answer is NO.
There was only one bid, by Dean C. Ramsdell Landscaping out of Wells, Maine.
The bids were opened at precisely 5 pm on April 20th as stated on the bid request....
Ramsdell bid in at $18,480.00 for the entire 2015 season.
There was one other bid, from an unknown company that arrived a day late at the Town Office.
There was discussion by the Selectmen and a man named Warren, who represented the Dean C. Ramsdell Company regarding how much higher the bid was than the $11,500.00 the maintenance cost the town last year.
On Thursday, April 23, 2015, the Selectmen decided to not award the bid, as there was only the one received, and they are going to put the request out for a re-bid.
Information on the bid can be obtained at the Lebanon Town Office for any interested parties.
University of Maine has a GREAT new Home Gardening Newsletter!!
Did you know your University of Maine Cooperative Extension service has a Home Gardening newsletter??
TRUTH!!
Check out this GREAT page!!!
http://umaine.edu/gardening/blog/tag/maine-home-garden-news/
TRUTH!!
Check out this GREAT page!!!
http://umaine.edu/gardening/blog/tag/maine-home-garden-news/
Lebanon American Legion to Host Spaghetti Supper on May 9th.
We attended this supper last month and I have to say that the spaghetti was AMAZING!!
If you've never been to one of the American Legion's Spaghetti Suppers, make May 9th your first!!!
GREAT food, GREAT local conversation.......AND I'm hoping they have more of those delicious fudgy brownies!!!
$7 for adults and FREE for kids under 12.........
Salad, Garlic Bread, Spaghetti, Beverage and Dessert is all included for SEVEN BUCKS!!! ...
Just sayin'........they gave us a GREAT to-go order to take home for the same price!!!
Thanks to The Lebanon Voice for allowing us to repost!!!
http://thelebanonvoice.com/legions-spaghetti-supper-set-for-may-9-cms-3567
If you've never been to one of the American Legion's Spaghetti Suppers, make May 9th your first!!!
GREAT food, GREAT local conversation.......AND I'm hoping they have more of those delicious fudgy brownies!!!
$7 for adults and FREE for kids under 12.........
Salad, Garlic Bread, Spaghetti, Beverage and Dessert is all included for SEVEN BUCKS!!! ...
Just sayin'........they gave us a GREAT to-go order to take home for the same price!!!
Thanks to The Lebanon Voice for allowing us to repost!!!
http://thelebanonvoice.com/legions-spaghetti-supper-set-for-may-9-cms-3567
Representative Karen Gerrish Votes to Move Maine's Concealed Carry Law to a Vote.
Representative Gerrish was one of the 6 who voted to move on this bill rather than table it.
The bill was ultimately stalled by a 7-6 vote to take it up at a later date.
http://www.pressherald.com/2015/04/24/committee-vote-stalls-bill-to-let-mainers-carry-concealed-guns-without-permits/
The bill was ultimately stalled by a 7-6 vote to take it up at a later date.
http://www.pressherald.com/2015/04/24/committee-vote-stalls-bill-to-let-mainers-carry-concealed-guns-without-permits/
Bite Me Hot Dog Eatery adds Seafood to Their Menu... Featuring Lobster Rolls!!!
We had a pleasant surprise at the Bite Me Hot Dog Eatery on Rt. 202 just before the E. Rochester line (The old Minor's and Salmon Falls Café).
We gave their newest addition, the Lobster Roll, a try!!
GREAT BIG CHUNKS of fresh Lobster meat and not a lot of chopped veggies and mayo. A TRUE New England Style Lobster Roll. All served up on a perfectly grilled buttery roll. DELISH!!
We had the $9.99 size, but they also offer a Double Meat version for $18.99.........I can't imagine...!!
The $9.99 size was so packed with lobster meat it was great on it's own, but coupled with Bite Me's AWESOME onion rings, there was NO room left for "double meat"..........
If you've not stopped into Bite Me Hot Dog Eatery yet, make sure you do so sometime soon!!
GREAT food and GREAT service at a GREAT price!!
We gave their newest addition, the Lobster Roll, a try!!
GREAT BIG CHUNKS of fresh Lobster meat and not a lot of chopped veggies and mayo. A TRUE New England Style Lobster Roll. All served up on a perfectly grilled buttery roll. DELISH!!
We had the $9.99 size, but they also offer a Double Meat version for $18.99.........I can't imagine...!!
The $9.99 size was so packed with lobster meat it was great on it's own, but coupled with Bite Me's AWESOME onion rings, there was NO room left for "double meat"..........
If you've not stopped into Bite Me Hot Dog Eatery yet, make sure you do so sometime soon!!
GREAT food and GREAT service at a GREAT price!!
Schoolhouse Icre Ceam on Baker's Grant Road, Opening May 2nd and hosting CRUISE NIGHT!!
Schoolhouse Ice Cream on Baker's Grant Road will celebrate their opening on May 2nd at 1:00 pm featuring Annabelle's Ice Cream!!!
They're hosting a CRUISE NIGHT, beginning at 4 pm that evening!!!
They're hosting a CRUISE NIGHT, beginning at 4 pm that evening!!!
Lebanon Woman Crowned Miss Maine 2015!!!
HUGE amounts of hometown pride and BIG congratulations to Kelsey Earley of Lebanon who was crowned Miss Maine in Portland yesterday!!
Way to GO Kelsey!!
http://www.wlbz2.com/…/miss-maine-2015-crowned-in…/26426151/
Way to GO Kelsey!!
http://www.wlbz2.com/…/miss-maine-2015-crowned-in…/26426151/
Lebanon Conservation Commission Invites ALL to Three Rivers Trust Annual Meeting, May 13th, 2015
YOUR Lebanon Conservation Commission would like to invite all Lebanon townspeople to Three Rivers Land Trust's Annual Meeting!!!
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13th in the Nasson Heritage Room of the Anderson Learning Center, 21 Bradeen St., Springvale, ME.
The evening will begin at 5:30 pm with a short business meeting for members, followed by talks and samplings at 6 pm when the talk turns to "Drinking Local".
Featured as speakers are TWO of your local Leban...on businesses, Prospect Hill Winery and Bee Pride, as well as other local area establishments, who will be speaking on their products (wines, beers, and meades) and offering samples.
Please be 21 years old or older and bring a valid ID in order to participate in the tasting.
For more information on this evening event, please call 207-324-3733.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13th in the Nasson Heritage Room of the Anderson Learning Center, 21 Bradeen St., Springvale, ME.
The evening will begin at 5:30 pm with a short business meeting for members, followed by talks and samplings at 6 pm when the talk turns to "Drinking Local".
Featured as speakers are TWO of your local Leban...on businesses, Prospect Hill Winery and Bee Pride, as well as other local area establishments, who will be speaking on their products (wines, beers, and meades) and offering samples.
Please be 21 years old or older and bring a valid ID in order to participate in the tasting.
For more information on this evening event, please call 207-324-3733.
QUESTIONS from Town Residents: Who owns Bull Field, behind the Hanson School??
Lebanon Maine Truth Seekers has received a question as to the ownership of Bull Field, behind the Hanson School and who actually owns, and is responsible for the maintenance of the field?
The answer is that MSAD60 is the owner of the field and responsible for events on that property and for it's maintenance.
Thank you for asking!
~~Deborah
The answer is that MSAD60 is the owner of the field and responsible for events on that property and for it's maintenance.
Thank you for asking!
~~Deborah
Nomination Papers turned in for June 9th Town of Lebanon Vote!! Selectman, MSAD60 Director, and Budget Committee Seats.
Nomination papers have been turned in today for the following positions open on the Town of Lebanon Election scheduled for June 9th.
Signatures will need to be validated before being included on the ballot.
The following nomination papers have been returned:
MSAD60 Director........Joanne Potter
Budget Committee.........Judith Churchard
Budget Committee..........Laura Bragg
Selectman........Incumbent Paul Philbrick
Selectman........Corinna Cole
Selectman........Leo Richer
Selectman........Paul Nadeau
Once again, this is only what has been turned in prior to the deadline of 7 am this morning,
April 27th, 2015.
Signatures have not yet been validated.
Signatures will need to be validated before being included on the ballot.
The following nomination papers have been returned:
MSAD60 Director........Joanne Potter
Budget Committee.........Judith Churchard
Budget Committee..........Laura Bragg
Selectman........Incumbent Paul Philbrick
Selectman........Corinna Cole
Selectman........Leo Richer
Selectman........Paul Nadeau
Once again, this is only what has been turned in prior to the deadline of 7 am this morning,
April 27th, 2015.
Signatures have not yet been validated.
Citizens Petitions Added to Lebanon Town Ballot for June 9th, 2015
The following Citizen Petitions have now been accepted for inclusion on the June 9th Town of Lebanon Ballot.
The number of signatures needed by a citizen to bring a concern to town ballot was calculated as 213, which is 10% of the number of people who voted in the last gubernatorial election in our town.
Lebanon Festival Committee brought forth Referendum 1 with a total of 247 validated signatures.
Referendums 2 and 3 were brought forth by Corinna Cole with a total of 217 validated signatures.
All 3 Referendums were motioned and seconded for inclusion on the Town of Lebanon Ballot tonight, April 27, 2015, by the Lebanon Board of Selectmen.
REFERENDUM 1: We, the undersigned, being registered voters of the Town of Lebanon, request the municipal officer to place the following article before the voter for their consideration per Section 2328.
"Shall the town of Lebanon vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to be used as a subsidy for the annual Lebanon Festival?
These funds will be used for the annual Lebanon Festival in the best interest of the public as determined by the Lebanon Festival Committee"
REFERENDUM 2: Each of the undersigned Voters of Lebanon, Maine respectfully request the municipal officers to place the following referendums on the ballot before the voters in June 2015.
"Shall the Town of Lebanon vote to adopt the statutory Town Manager Plan found in MRSA Title 30-A, Sections 2631-2638"
REFERENDUM 3: Each of the undersigned voters of Lebanon Maine respectfully request the municipal officers to place the following referendums on the ballot before the voters in June 2015.
"Shall the Town of Lebanon vote to pay a Town Manager $60,000.00 per year plus expenses."
The number of signatures needed by a citizen to bring a concern to town ballot was calculated as 213, which is 10% of the number of people who voted in the last gubernatorial election in our town.
Lebanon Festival Committee brought forth Referendum 1 with a total of 247 validated signatures.
Referendums 2 and 3 were brought forth by Corinna Cole with a total of 217 validated signatures.
All 3 Referendums were motioned and seconded for inclusion on the Town of Lebanon Ballot tonight, April 27, 2015, by the Lebanon Board of Selectmen.
REFERENDUM 1: We, the undersigned, being registered voters of the Town of Lebanon, request the municipal officer to place the following article before the voter for their consideration per Section 2328.
"Shall the town of Lebanon vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to be used as a subsidy for the annual Lebanon Festival?
These funds will be used for the annual Lebanon Festival in the best interest of the public as determined by the Lebanon Festival Committee"
REFERENDUM 2: Each of the undersigned Voters of Lebanon, Maine respectfully request the municipal officers to place the following referendums on the ballot before the voters in June 2015.
"Shall the Town of Lebanon vote to adopt the statutory Town Manager Plan found in MRSA Title 30-A, Sections 2631-2638"
REFERENDUM 3: Each of the undersigned voters of Lebanon Maine respectfully request the municipal officers to place the following referendums on the ballot before the voters in June 2015.
"Shall the Town of Lebanon vote to pay a Town Manager $60,000.00 per year plus expenses."
BEAT THE HEAT with DISCOUNT Spay and Neuter Program ~~ Animal Welfare Society
BEAT THE HEAT
Have your cat spayed/neutered before it is four months old
Each year, AWS cares for more than 2,000 homeless cats and kittens. If you have not neutered your male cat or if you are allowing your female cat to have kittens, your cat is contributing to the over population problem. AWS and the Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic work together to keep costs low and provide quality spay/neuter surgeries to animals belonging to owners that simply need a little help.
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Have your cat spayed/neutered before it is four months old
Each year, AWS cares for more than 2,000 homeless cats and kittens. If you have not neutered your male cat or if you are allowing your female cat to have kittens, your cat is contributing to the over population problem. AWS and the Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic work together to keep costs low and provide quality spay/neuter surgeries to animals belonging to owners that simply need a little help.
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We have the following options currently available:
$20 surgeries and rabies vaccines for cats over 6 months old belonging to low-income residents of York County (Thank you the Belvedere Foundation and Dr. Askin)
$12 surgeries and rabies vaccines for cats 3 – 6 months old belonging to low-income residents of York County (Thank you ASPCA and Dr. Askin)
FREE surgeries and rabies vaccines for feral cats being cared for in York County
FREE* surgeries and rabies vaccines for mother cats, if the kittens are given to AWS for adoption and the owner keeps the mother (*applies to residents of AWS’ contracted towns)
$50 surgeries for cats, regardless of income level or town of residence (including out of state). Rabies vaccines are available for an additional $10.
$110 neuter/$140 spay for dogs*, regardless of income level or town of residence (including out of state). Rabies vaccines are available for an additional $10. *Dogs must weigh 50 pounds or less.
Please call us at 207-985-3244 to make an appointment.
The Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic can safely perform surgery and immunize your pet for rabies beginning at 12 weeks of age. However, spaying or neutering your pet at ANY age is beneficial to the animal and to the community.
Other resources are available to help:
Visit SpayMaine.org
The Cleo Fund, call 207-773-6221
Visit Help Fix ME or call 1-800-367-1317
Physical Address:
46 Holland Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Mailing Address:
PO Box 43
West Kennebunk, ME 04094
Hours of Operation:
Visiting & Adoption Hours: Every day, except Wednesday, 11am to 4:30pm
Closed on Wednesday for Staff Training
Hours for Surrenders:
Sunday - Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11am to 4:00pm, by appointment only
No appointments on Wednesdays or Saturdays
- See more at: http://animalwelfaresociety.org/services/spay-and-neuter/…
$20 surgeries and rabies vaccines for cats over 6 months old belonging to low-income residents of York County (Thank you the Belvedere Foundation and Dr. Askin)
$12 surgeries and rabies vaccines for cats 3 – 6 months old belonging to low-income residents of York County (Thank you ASPCA and Dr. Askin)
FREE surgeries and rabies vaccines for feral cats being cared for in York County
FREE* surgeries and rabies vaccines for mother cats, if the kittens are given to AWS for adoption and the owner keeps the mother (*applies to residents of AWS’ contracted towns)
$50 surgeries for cats, regardless of income level or town of residence (including out of state). Rabies vaccines are available for an additional $10.
$110 neuter/$140 spay for dogs*, regardless of income level or town of residence (including out of state). Rabies vaccines are available for an additional $10. *Dogs must weigh 50 pounds or less.
Please call us at 207-985-3244 to make an appointment.
The Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic can safely perform surgery and immunize your pet for rabies beginning at 12 weeks of age. However, spaying or neutering your pet at ANY age is beneficial to the animal and to the community.
Other resources are available to help:
Visit SpayMaine.org
The Cleo Fund, call 207-773-6221
Visit Help Fix ME or call 1-800-367-1317
Physical Address:
46 Holland Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Mailing Address:
PO Box 43
West Kennebunk, ME 04094
Hours of Operation:
Visiting & Adoption Hours: Every day, except Wednesday, 11am to 4:30pm
Closed on Wednesday for Staff Training
Hours for Surrenders:
Sunday - Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11am to 4:00pm, by appointment only
No appointments on Wednesdays or Saturdays
- See more at: http://animalwelfaresociety.org/services/spay-and-neuter/…
West Lebanon Ladies Cirlcle Offers Scholarship Money to Lebanon Students
The West Lebanon Ladies Circle is now offering two $550 scholarships to Lebanon residents graduating this year, also to any Lebanon student currently attending college. Application are available at the Lebanon Town Office and the Guidance office at Noble High School.
West Lebanon Ladies Circle Announces their Annual Mother's Day Tea
The annual West Lebanon Community Ladies Circle Mother's Day Tea is Saturday, May 9. There are sittings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30. Tickets are $10. Come enjoy a fu...ll high tea and help support our scholarship fund. For tickets please contact Bev Olean at (207) 658-9076 or bwolean@metrocast.net.
Somersworth NH Annual Fishing Derby ~~ Lions Club
Somersworth Annual Fishing Derby
On Saturday May 9th 2015, Come meet your local Lions Club members and enjoy a fun filled morning at the Somersworth Lions Club "6th Annual Youth Fishing Derby"! All participants will receive a FREE EVENT SOUVENIR for registering and showing up for an amazing time! Many prizes will be awarded during the event!
BRING YOUR APPETITE!! BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE EVENT! The Lions Club members will have the snack shack open all day with food and drinks, hot and cold available.
On Saturday May 9th 2015, Come meet your local Lions Club members and enjoy a fun filled morning at the Somersworth Lions Club "6th Annual Youth Fishing Derby"! All participants will receive a FREE EVENT SOUVENIR for registering and showing up for an amazing time! Many prizes will be awarded during the event!
BRING YOUR APPETITE!! BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE EVENT! The Lions Club members will have the snack shack open all day with food and drinks, hot and cold available.
It is a good idea for any adults who plan on helping their children fish to have a valid NH Fishing License. Licenses are available for purchase at Dover Marine/Covered Bridge Sports located on Route 108 in Dover, NH. Make sure to also check out Dover Marine for any of your fishing related needs. They have everything that you'd need at an affordable price to take on any fishing adventure!!
You can mail registration forms and payment to:
Somersworth Lions Club
135 West High Street
Somersworth, NH 03878
OR
drop off your registration form and payment at Dover Marine/Covered Bridge Sports (Route 108, Dover).
For more details you can download the registration form or e-mail SomersworthLionsClub@gmail.com.
You can mail registration forms and payment to:
Somersworth Lions Club
135 West High Street
Somersworth, NH 03878
OR
drop off your registration form and payment at Dover Marine/Covered Bridge Sports (Route 108, Dover).
For more details you can download the registration form or e-mail SomersworthLionsClub@gmail.com.
Camp North Woods ~~Maine Fisheries & Wildlife
Camp North Woods
Our Mission
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is dedicated to providing opportunities to youth in the outdoors, where they can learn lifelong skills and the importance of sustaining Maine's natural resources.
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Our Mission
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is dedicated to providing opportunities to youth in the outdoors, where they can learn lifelong skills and the importance of sustaining Maine's natural resources.
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Featuring Game Warden Mentors from the hit TV Series North Woods Law on Animal Planet!
Camp Highlights
•Sponsored by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.
•Camp Hosted by the University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond.
•Week 1: July 15 - July 19 - All Boys
•Week 2: July 29 - August 2 - All Girls
•Any boy or girl that is at least 8 years old before July 15, 2015 and no older than 12 years old on August 2, 2015 can apply for the lottery.
•Lottery cost: One chance for $5. One entry per child.
•If selected, camper is responsible for $400 tution fee.
•Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center is ADA certified.
•There will be 96 lottery winners - 48 campers per week.
•Lottery winners will be composed of 70% Maine residents and 30% non-residents.
•Safe and comfortable learning environment with trained professionals.
•Hands-on instruction and training in the following activities: ATV, Boating, Paddle Sports, Turkey & Deer Hunting, Outdoor Survival, Map & Compass, Life of a Maine Game Warden, Archery, Shotgun, Rifle, Spin Fishing, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying, Trapping, and more!
•Camp instructors will include: Maine Game Wardens, State Biologists, Recreational Safety Coordinators, Information & Education Staff, Bryant Pond 4-H Camp & Learning Center Staff and Maine Outdoor Professionals.
•The Saturday of each camp week will be a Family Field Day. Parents can join their child for the day and participate in the outdoor activities. Parents will also be able to stay overnight at camp at an additional cost.
Camp North Woods
4H Brant Pond
For more information, please contact:
Brittany Humphrey
Outreach Coordinator
284 State St
SHS #41
Augusta, ME 04333
Email: brittany.humphrey@maine.gov
Camp Highlights
•Sponsored by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.
•Camp Hosted by the University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond.
•Week 1: July 15 - July 19 - All Boys
•Week 2: July 29 - August 2 - All Girls
•Any boy or girl that is at least 8 years old before July 15, 2015 and no older than 12 years old on August 2, 2015 can apply for the lottery.
•Lottery cost: One chance for $5. One entry per child.
•If selected, camper is responsible for $400 tution fee.
•Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center is ADA certified.
•There will be 96 lottery winners - 48 campers per week.
•Lottery winners will be composed of 70% Maine residents and 30% non-residents.
•Safe and comfortable learning environment with trained professionals.
•Hands-on instruction and training in the following activities: ATV, Boating, Paddle Sports, Turkey & Deer Hunting, Outdoor Survival, Map & Compass, Life of a Maine Game Warden, Archery, Shotgun, Rifle, Spin Fishing, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying, Trapping, and more!
•Camp instructors will include: Maine Game Wardens, State Biologists, Recreational Safety Coordinators, Information & Education Staff, Bryant Pond 4-H Camp & Learning Center Staff and Maine Outdoor Professionals.
•The Saturday of each camp week will be a Family Field Day. Parents can join their child for the day and participate in the outdoor activities. Parents will also be able to stay overnight at camp at an additional cost.
Camp North Woods
4H Brant Pond
For more information, please contact:
Brittany Humphrey
Outreach Coordinator
284 State St
SHS #41
Augusta, ME 04333
Email: brittany.humphrey@maine.gov
Camp North Woods Information ~~Maine Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is pleased to announce Camp North Woods!
Camp North Woods will be held at and hosted by UMaine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond this summer and will feature Maine game warden mentors from the hit TV series North Woods Law!
There are a limited number of spaces at Camp North Woods so a chance lottery will be held on June 8, 2015. Each child may enter the drawing only once. The entry fee is $5 and all proceeds will go to support Camp North Woods. Interested campers can apply for the online lottery by visiting bit.ly/
For more information about Camp North Woods visit bit.ly/campnorthwoods
Camp North Woods will be held at and hosted by UMaine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond this summer and will feature Maine game warden mentors from the hit TV series North Woods Law!
There are a limited number of spaces at Camp North Woods so a chance lottery will be held on June 8, 2015. Each child may enter the drawing only once. The entry fee is $5 and all proceeds will go to support Camp North Woods. Interested campers can apply for the online lottery by visiting bit.ly/
For more information about Camp North Woods visit bit.ly/campnorthwoods
Volunteers Needed for Maine Brook Trout Survey ~~ Maine Audobon Society
AUGUSTA, Maine – The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Audubon (MA), and the Maine Council Trout Unlimited (METU) are seeking volunteer anglers to survey remote ponds and coastal streams for brook trout this fishing season. Information provided by volunteers will be used to identify previously-undocumented wild brook trout populations across the state.
To learn how you can volunteer, please visit http://maineaudubon.org/wildlife-habitat/brook-trout/.
“Identifying the ponds and coastal streams with wild brook trout will greatly assist IFW in planning our conservation and management strategies over the next several decades,” noted IFW fisheries biologist Merry Gallagher.
Maine has hundreds of remote ponds that have never been surveyed by fisheries biologists nor have any record of past stocking. The project’s focus on both remote ponds and coastal streams offers anglers a chance to explore new areas of the state.
“Volunteers should be enthusiastic about fishing for brook trout, be comfortable in remote settings and have a sense of adventure,” noted Jeff Reardon of Trout Unlimited.
Wild brook trout have declined significantly throughout their eastern range, and today Maine is home to 97% of the intact wild brook trout lake and pond habitat in the eastern United States. Brook trout require clean, cold water and habitat connectivity to survive. Wild brook trout are a nationally significant resource and Maine is considered the last stronghold of these fish.
The Maine Brook Trout Survey Project was launched by project partners and anglers in 2011. To date, 252 active volunteers have successfully surveyed 288 remote Maine ponds. Of those waters, 127 ponds were recommended to MDIFW for a formal survey after brook trout were caught or observed. Based on the fact that these ponds had never been formally surveyed by MDIFW and there are no records of any past stocking, these trout are likely previously unknown populations of native or wild brook trout.
Based on the success of the Pond Survey, the project expanded in 2014 to include coastal stream surveys from Kennebunkport to Cobscook Bay. Brook trout that live in coastal streams may spend part of their lives in saltwater and come back to freshwater to spawn. Currently, little is known about the distribution and life history of sea-run brook trout in Maine, so volunteers are needed to help identify watersheds containing this special and elusive fish.
Volunteer anglers are needed to survey 300+ ponds in northern Maine and coastal streams ranging from Kennebunk to Lubec. Surveys can be completed any time before September 30, 2015. The prime time for coastal stream surveys is mid-April through June, while pond fishing can be productive in both the spring and fall. Project partners will provide maps, data sheets and instructions on how to survey ponds and streams.
For more information about the Brook Trout Survey Project, please visit http://maineaudubon.org/wildlife-habitat/brook-trout/.
http://maineaudubon.org/wildlife-habitat/brook-trout/.
To learn how you can volunteer, please visit http://maineaudubon.org/wildlife-habitat/brook-trout/.
“Identifying the ponds and coastal streams with wild brook trout will greatly assist IFW in planning our conservation and management strategies over the next several decades,” noted IFW fisheries biologist Merry Gallagher.
Maine has hundreds of remote ponds that have never been surveyed by fisheries biologists nor have any record of past stocking. The project’s focus on both remote ponds and coastal streams offers anglers a chance to explore new areas of the state.
“Volunteers should be enthusiastic about fishing for brook trout, be comfortable in remote settings and have a sense of adventure,” noted Jeff Reardon of Trout Unlimited.
Wild brook trout have declined significantly throughout their eastern range, and today Maine is home to 97% of the intact wild brook trout lake and pond habitat in the eastern United States. Brook trout require clean, cold water and habitat connectivity to survive. Wild brook trout are a nationally significant resource and Maine is considered the last stronghold of these fish.
The Maine Brook Trout Survey Project was launched by project partners and anglers in 2011. To date, 252 active volunteers have successfully surveyed 288 remote Maine ponds. Of those waters, 127 ponds were recommended to MDIFW for a formal survey after brook trout were caught or observed. Based on the fact that these ponds had never been formally surveyed by MDIFW and there are no records of any past stocking, these trout are likely previously unknown populations of native or wild brook trout.
Based on the success of the Pond Survey, the project expanded in 2014 to include coastal stream surveys from Kennebunkport to Cobscook Bay. Brook trout that live in coastal streams may spend part of their lives in saltwater and come back to freshwater to spawn. Currently, little is known about the distribution and life history of sea-run brook trout in Maine, so volunteers are needed to help identify watersheds containing this special and elusive fish.
Volunteer anglers are needed to survey 300+ ponds in northern Maine and coastal streams ranging from Kennebunk to Lubec. Surveys can be completed any time before September 30, 2015. The prime time for coastal stream surveys is mid-April through June, while pond fishing can be productive in both the spring and fall. Project partners will provide maps, data sheets and instructions on how to survey ponds and streams.
For more information about the Brook Trout Survey Project, please visit http://maineaudubon.org/wildlife-habitat/brook-trout/.
http://maineaudubon.org/wildlife-habitat/brook-trout/.
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