LEBANON TRUTH SEEKERS: Request for absentee ballots now available at the Town Hall

 

Did you know? ….The state law permits absentee ballots to be cast at any election by any voter who properly requests a ballot! If a voter is interested in voting in a particular election, but is unable to go to the polling place on Election Day, then the voter should obtain an absentee ballot. You don’t need to be going out of Town to request an absentee ballot so Contact the Town Office for your request today and we are happy to pop one in the mail once they become available! And don’t forget, the Public Hearing for the November Election is October 20^th at 6:00pm at the Lebanon Elementary School.

 

LEBANON TOWN HALL

PHONE NUMBER:  457-6082

It's Time Again For the Acton Fair!!!!

Time again for the Acton Fair

ACTON -The Acton Fair starts today, Thursday, Aug. 27, and will run through Sunday, Aug. 30.

The fairgrounds are located at 550 Route 109 in Acton. The price for admission is $8 for adults, and children under age 12 can get in for free.

Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the fair will have many highlights in the coming days. The fairʼs program of scheduled events can be accessed online at www.actonfair.net, and the itinerary promises a variety of activities for all ages.

According to Donna Goodrich, the treasurer for the York County Agricultural Association, The Legends, Sanford's radio station at 1220 AM or 102.3 FM on the dial, will broadcast live from tonight's Cruiseʼn Car show while highlighting music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

The Acton Fair features traditional agricultural events, such as a woodsmenʼs day, an antique tractor pull, ox and horse pulling, sheep dog demonstrations, crafts and plenty of vendors selling food and crafts. The Lions Club will be there, as always, catering to a long line of regular customers. Sanford-Springvale Rotarians will be on hand to sell their famous chicken livers. There will be amusement rides too.

In honor of the fairʼs 150th year, special awards will be presented to winners in the pulling ring and in the craft and cooking competitions. Bigger monetary prizes, ribbons, and a year's worth of bragging rights will go home with each eventʼs lucky winners.

Goodrich said that kids are encouraged to get involved with the hands-on Farmerʼs Lilʼ Helper program, which allows children the opportunity to milk a cow, collect eggs and learn important facts about where their food comes from. 4-H competitions, a pig scramble, and a pedal-tractor pull will grant kids of all ages an opportunity to compete and to become a part of Acton Fairʼs longstanding history.

"Weʼre trying to have lots of things going on for people to watch and do at the fair," Goodrich told Sanford News Contributor Penny Mills in last week's issue of the Sanford News.

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Lebanon Fire and EMS Flagpole Fundraising COMPLETE!!! YOU DID IT LEBANON!!! Great Job of Working Together to Get the Job Done!!

SOOOOOO.............

GUESS who has a

BRAND NEW FLAG POLE COMING???

 

That's RIGHT Lebanon!!!

YOU have a Brand New Flag Pole Coming for your

BLAISDELL CORNER

FIRE AND EMS STATION

on Rt. 202

 

 

 

I went to the Town Office today, and brought in all the donations we had collected to date.

Our Total, $671.76

 

That left us still needing $171.55

 

HOWEVER,

After returning home, I got a very generous call from

Select Board Chairman Ben Thompson,

acting on behalf of his family and

Thompson Auto Body,

and he has agreed to give us the remaining

$171.55 donation

needed to secure the

Blaisdell Corner Fire and EMS Station Flag Pole!!!

 

WE DID IT LEBANON!!

We have all worked together to

Fly the American Flag

proudly and correctly

on our Rt. 202

Fire and EMS location!!

 

WAY TO GO!!!

 

Annual Deaf Tea September 17 in the Hall of Flags, at the Augusta State House

Awardees from Yarmouth, Westbrook, North Berwick, Bridgton will be recognized AUGUSTA — In celebration of Deaf culture, the heritage of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf literature, art and folklore, Governor Paul R. LePage has issued a proclamation designating the week of Sept. 19 through 25, 2015, as Deaf Culture Week. “Deaf Culture Week and the annual awards recognize the important contributions members of this community make to Maine,” said Governor Paul R. LePage. “I congratulate and thank all of the awardees for their achievements. Their work not only benefits people who are deaf or hard of hearing but also reminds us all of the many ways we can give back.” The Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened will hold its 24th Annual Award Ceremony and Tea on Sept. 17, 2015, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Hall of Flags at the State House. This year, the commission will present awards in six categories to individuals who have contributed to Deaf culture in Maine. Award recipients are: Clifton F. Rodgers Award ~ Lifetime Achievement Award — John Dunleavy, Rochester, NY Ginny Hewes Award ~ Advocate for the Needs of the Deaf Community Award — Julie A. Novack, North Berwick Special Commendation Award — Maine Deaf Senior Citizens, Westbrook Promoting ASL, Deaf Culture and Deaf People Award — Catherine J. Lushman, Yarmouth Outstanding Citizenship Award — Karla R. Madore, Westbrook Citizenship Youth Award — Taylor Gagnon, Bridgton Christine “Coco” Roschaert will give the keynote address. Coco was born Deaf with Usher Syndrome in Canada. She graduated from Gallaudet University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and now works as an international advocate for DeafBlind rights. She is also a motivational speaker on DeafBlind issues, and her talks include her personal life stories. She has made more than 200 presentations around the world. The Division of the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened, part of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) in the Department of Labor, works to bring about full access to employment, independence and community integration for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. “I encourage employers to diversify their workforce by including people with disabilities,” said the Governor. “The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services can facilitate that through vocational rehabilitation, training assistance and advice for employers.” For more information about hiring people with disabilities or identifying job training resources for people with disabilities, visit your local CareerCenter, call 1-855-ALL-HIRE (TTY users call Maine Relay 711) or visit http://employmentforme.org.

“Haunted History Tours” at Rochester Paranormal/UFO Festival September 19

Medium Isabeau Esby

(Courtesy Photo from Rochester Main Street)

Rochester Main Street volunteers in cooperation with Jetpack Comics and Seacoast Saucers will celebrate a new festival in downtown on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 when they visit the unusual with the Paranormal/UFO Festival. A featured event will be the offering of two “Haunted History” Tours, one at 11 am and another at 3:00pm with noted Medium Isabeau Esby and local historian Martha Wingate. Tours are limited to 20 persons each and tickets must be reserved in advance by visiting our website at www.rochestermainstreet.org and using paypal. The cost of the tour is $5 per person. Tours will leave from Factory Court promptly at their assigned times and end up at The Cast & Grind for complimentary cider and a doughnut. 

The tour process began in summer of this year when Isabeau Esby, international psychic medium, author and spiritual teacher visited several of our downtown area buildings for possible inclusion in a haunted tour. Isabeau was accompanied by note taker Charles Creteau and a videographer  to record any “findings”. In a separate area, local historian Martha Wingate has researched  the buildings that were visited, and the two will come together on Saturday, September 19 to give two “Haunted History” guided tours.  Isabeau has been tested by Kitt Research Institute for her accuracy in mediumship, and Martha Wingate has guided many a historic tour in Rochester over the years.   

The festival begins on Friday, September 18 with a “Skywatch” presentation at 7:30 pm in City Hall Chambers in partnership with the NH Astronomical Society. Following the presentation (weather permitting) we will adjourn to the Rochester Commons where attendees will have the chance to search the heavens through telescopes. (There is no charge for attending this event).On Saturday the Festival opens at 10 am with vendors and demonstrations in the Union Street Parking Lot behind Jetpack Comics. Starting at 10:30 am the Rochester Public library will screen two free movies: Close Encounters and ET, and at 11 am the first of two “Haunted History Tours” will step off from the tent at Factory Court. The cost for the tours are $5 per person and you must RSVP and pay in advance at www.rochestermainstreet.org)  Throughout the day guests may also visit with mediums and tarot readers at several local business, and a second Haunted History tour will be offered at 3:00 pm.  Vendor applications are still being accepted and Seacoast Saucers and Seacoast
Paranormal Encounters will be on site at the Knights of Columbus Exhibit Hall at 40 Columbus Avenue through 4:00pm with demonstrations and information. For vendor applications or more information you can call the Rochester Main Street office at 603-330-3208, email director@rochestermainstreet.org or visit www.rochestermainstreet.org. Information on activities the day of the Festival will be available under the blue tent at Factory Court in the center of downtown.    

August 2015 Edition of the Maine State Library Genealogy Newsletter Now Available From the Maine State Library

 

 

 

08/27/2015 02:49 PM EDT

The August 2015 edition of the Maine State Library genealogy newsletter, Genealogy Notes from Emily is http://digitalmaine.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1057&context=msl_docs" target="_blank"> available online.

The newsletter is published several times a year by Maine State Library reference librarian and genealogy expert, Emily Schroeder. The August edition highlights resources for people doing genealogy research on Canadian ancestors.

The Maine State Library is home to the largest genealogy collection in the state as well as town histories and published vital records for towns in Maine and a good deal of New England, materials on the Maritime Provinces of Canada, and genealogy reference materials.

In 2013, Schroeder launched a Genealogy Club at the Maine State Library. The group meets monthly with the goal of promoting interest in genealogy, celebrating ancestral history and sharing best practice strategies for family research. New members are always welcome.

To learn more about genealogy resources at the Maine State Library, please contact Emily Schroeder at Emily.Schroeder@maine.gov or call 207-287-5600.

Replacing Your Medicare Card – Know Before You Go (Online)

From the Social Security Administration Office:

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

Keeping your important personal documents safe can be challenging. We understand that, occasionally these important pieces of information can get lost.
Your Medicare card is one of the most important pieces of identification you own as a Medicare beneficiary. This card proves that you have health insurance, so medical professionals can provide you with needed care, and insurance companies can pay for all or part of this care accurately.
If you damage or lose your card, and you’re currently entitled to Medicare, you can order a replacement card easily using your personal my Social Security account. All you need is a computer or tablet with Internet access. Your card will arrive in the mail in about 30 days.
To make an online request, you’ll need

• Your last (exact) payment amount, or the month and year you last received a payment, if you’ve received benefits in the last 12 months.
• Your name as it appears on your most recent Social Security card
• Your Social Security number
• Your date of birth
• Your phone number in case we need to contact you about your request
• Your email address (optional)

You may also need

• Your place of birth
• Your mother’s maiden name (to help identify you)

If you can’t use the online request to get a replacement Medicare card, or if you prefer, call Social Security’s toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Our representatives will be glad to help you. You can also visit one of our local Social Security offices. For the office closest to you, try our online field office locator.