Selectmen's Meeting Agenda for Thursday, November 5, 2015

November 5, 2015

SELECTMEN’S MEETING

　

　

　

AGENDA: 4:00 PM Sue Collins – Paperwork/discussion

　

4:30 PM Shirley Mathews – Summer Camp budget

　

5:00 PM Roger Michaud – Lebanon Trail Riders

　

 
Other business

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West Lebanon Baptist Church Announces SonSpark Labs...Vacation Bible School

 

Make sure to print this flyer and bring it with you to the

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Lebanon's Select Board Meeting Holds Some Surprises and Ends in a TKO of Taxpayer Dollars.

Don't ever let it be said that small town Selectmen's Meetings aren't worth attending. While the majority of the meetings are laid back and a lot of work gets done for the betterment of the Town, there are some days that just ALL goes right out the window.

Reminder, to see any attached photo or document in a larger format, just click on the item and it will open up larger for you!!

June 25, 2015, Lebanon Maine Town Office, 4:00 pm.

The video tape of the meeting is in 6 parts to break it down for ease in viewing the parts you want to see.

Select Board Chairman Ben Thompson opens the meeting and proceeds to the first item of the night. It seems Thompson thinks an Ethics Policy would be a good thing to have. It's something a previous Board had worked on, and Ben thought it would be appropriate to finish the project and have all Town employees sign it and for the Town to keep this signed copy in personnel files. Not much discussion is had on the Ethics Policy, but all three members agreed to take the information home, look at it, and visit the issue again on Monday, June 29th.

Speaking as a concerned West Lebanon resident, The Lebanon Voice Editor, Harrison Thorp engaged the Board in a discussion regarding speeding up the process of providing "Automatic Mutual Aid" for the areas of West Lebanon closest to the Milton, NH border. He explains to the Board how each call to a West Lebanon address would be sent through multiple dispatch zones to finally reach, and dispatch Milton's EMTs automatically.
"Nick says HE's ready", stated Thorp, leaving one to believe that it is our own Lebanon Fire and Rescue Chief who's holding this agreement hostage.
Selectman Thompson said that he was confident that Chief Daniel Meehan had been working on this project with Milton, NH Fire and Rescue Chief Nick Manique and that there had been quite a bit of discussion as to how that would work, and at what level of call Milton would be dispatched automatically. Since Milton NH also works on a non-paramedic level, all of the paramedic intercept calls would still require support from Sanford or Frisbie and that Milton NH calls require the same level of support, so whether the call would come through Milton or through Lebanon dispatch, the paramedic calls would still be coming out of neighboring towns.
When pressured individually by Thorp, Selectman Royce Heath seemed to think we should let the two Chiefs do their jobs and work things out, and Selectman Nadeau was in agreement with Heath's way of thinking.
The room grew quiet as Selectmen went to work on a series of Purchase Orders.
Thorp left the room with Lebanon Truth Seeker, Sandy Adams for a private conversation in another room.

SEE Part 1 of the Lebanon Maine Selectmen's Meeting of 6/25/15 HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCVNTSSJxVc

In the second part of our video, Lebanon School Summer Camp Director, Shirley Mathews arrived to go over some of the final plans for the Summer Camp that is starting up soon. More questions were answered for Mathews on the use of the Purchase Order system and how to utilize it. Mathews also spoke about a 2% raise this year for herself and her Camp Counselors, saying that she had spoken about this to the former Board at an earlier meeting. Thompson looked through several pages of old Meeting minutes and couldn't find any discussion regarding that issue and asked Jeanette Lemay to look into finding that discussion.
Thompson leaves the room to go to the Code Enforcement Officer's room to see if departed Former Selectman Paul Philbrick remembers the conversation.

SEE Part 2 of the Lebanon Maine Selectmen's Meeting of 6/25/15 HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9r6TKYNzvo

As part 3 of the meeting begins, the conversation continues about the discussion for a 2% raise for Summer Camp Director Shirley Mathews workers.
Select Board Chairman Thompson asks about different options for funding Mathews' needs, and while Treasurer Jeanette Lemay was in the room, Thompson asked her again about the long awaited "Procurement Cards" from the bank, to which the Town Treasurer, Lemay, stated that she'd been in touch with the bank and they keep saying "They're in Process".

SEE Part 3 of the Lebanon Maine Selectman's Meeting of 6/25/15 HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STeyJrYs0wE

Kurt and Brenda Zeller of Lebanon's 4X4 Proving Ground are on the Agenda as we begin part 4 of the video. The pair has been working with Clear Choice Events (no address or phone number given on their proposal) in creating a Country Music Festival that they are intending to hold at their facility on the Saturday before The Lebanon Festival, August 15, 2015.
The estimated amount of people is about 1500, so the couple realizes they need a Mass Gathering Permit in order to go forward.
Mr. Zeller says they have their Primitive Camping permit in hand from the State of Maine and that if folks have been drinking all day he'd rather have them stay and camp right there on his property.
There was some talk of other events in the making for later on in the year, including the possibility of the Proving Ground being the home for a Tough Mudder event and their desire to create a charity event to benefit Lebanon's newly combined Fire and Rescue Department.
When questioned as to why the couple chose the weekend before the Lebanon Festival, the couple explained they didn't think it would hurt Lebanon's town festival as they generally pull people from a different demographic group.
The Country Music Festival is also planning several old fashioned games such as a hot dog eating contest, a "horse shoe" toss using toilet seats, log sawing competition, and a lawn mower racing event.
After a brief discussion, Chairman Thompson sends the pair off in search of the Code Enforcement Officer, saying "Have Fun!" as they departed.

SEE Part 4 of the Lebanon Maine Selectmen's Meeting HERE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6ucKm3g5yY

Part 5 of tonight's video opens with a question for Selectman Paul Nadeau. Resident and Lebanon Maine Truth Seeker, Deborah Dorey Wilson, went to the Lebanon Transfer Station on Saturday 6/20/15 to see Mr. Nadeau and wish him well on his last day before his resignation took place, but found that he was not there. Later, it was stated on the pages of the Lebanon Community News that Mr. Nadeau, along with Transfer Station Manager and fellow Selectman Royce Heath had been at the Memorial Celebration of the late Road Commissioner, Larry Torno. Checking the time cards for that day, they show that Mr. Nadeau and Mr. Patch had never signed out from the Transfer Station, and had both been paid for working hours while they were, in fact, at the Memorial Celebration for Mr. Torno.

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Nadeau counters with the fact that he came in early that day, 6:30 am, and that he had been coming in early every day for quite some time, and stated that it was the first time since 1997 that he had ever left for anything. And then adding, "To be truthful with you.... I just forgot".
Selectman Heath just got angry, accusing Wilson of making Mr. Torno's Memorial into a "circus" but he is corrected by Wilson and fellow Truth Seeker Sandy Adams that this was not even about Torno's Service or who attended, but that it was about accountability and charging the Town for hours worked when the pair of Nadeau and Patch were not even there. (Heath was not scheduled to work on 6/20/25).
Once that issue is put to rest, just asking Nadeau to be honest in his position with the Town, Truth Seeker Deborah Wilson asks if the Town's business is over with for the evening and WATCH as Royce Heath tells her that, in fact, it IS OVER.
The pair of women turn off the video recorder and head out the door, leaving the trio of Selectmen to finish up on payroll checks and purchase orders.

SEE Part 5 of the Lebanon Maine Selectmen's Meeting HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZuzEQdKjbU

As Wilson and Adams were getting into their vehicle in the Town Office Parking lot, Selectman Royce Heath exited the building. That he was angry was easy to see, and he instructed Deborah Wilson that he had been mistaken in his word that there were no more items of importance on the Selectmen's Agenda for the evening. Heath stated there was, actually, one more item. Ms. Adams stayed in the car in the parking lot while Wilson entered the Town Office with the video camera.
***It was later told to me by two separate people who were in the Town Office at the time of my departure, that as I was getting into the vehicle, they heard Thompson raising his voice and saying, "You just lied to the public AND on camera! You need to get out there and get those women back in here!" At which point, Heath came out after me asking me to return.***
After only a brief moment, Selectman Royce Heath pulled out a torn yellow slip of paper and read from it. WATCH as Heath motions to take the $28,000. that had been earmarked as a savings for the Town of Lebanon and motions to place it into the Road Department budget. Before Heath has the entire motion out of his mouth, Selectman Nadeau seconds the motion and the vote is taken with Heath and Nadeau both voting to approve the motion and Thompson never even having the chance to make a statement or ask a question. No discussion. No reason. No idea what the money will be used for.
Watch as an obviously angry Selectman Thompson reminds the Dynamic Duo that budgeted money is not ACTUAL money and their hasty decision could leave the town, who had a very good chance of making it to the next tax appropriation date, lacking in cash flow and needing to take a TAN line of credit loan. It doesn't matter to Heath and Nadeau who stand firm in their decision, and yet deny every having any conversation about this prior to the TKO of Thompson only moments before. Thompson is almost pleading with the pair as he takes time to explain to Nadeau what he has just done. But Nadeau, making no sense in his answers to Thompson's queries, stands firm as Heath looks on.
Wilson asks what Torno is going to do with this $28,000 windfall gift from the two Selectmen, to which Heath, grinning from ear to ear, says he's going to "leave that up to Tommy".
Heath also adds that if Torno doesn't have the use of this money outlined to the Board prior to June 30th, the money would revert back into the General Fund of the Town, but we've got a pretty good idea that money's all planned out, and was not shy about saying so.
So, round 2 of the surprise TKO motions is in play, with all 3 Selectmen agreeing to invite Road Commissioner Tom Torno to Monday, June 29 meeting to hear where the money will be spent.

Meeting was adjourned on the SPEED MOTION so that we could be SURE there were no more roundhouse punches awaiting Selectman Ben Thompson.

WATCH TKO ROUND 2... SURPRISE MOTION costing Lebanon Taxpayers $28,000. in the Lebanon Selectman's Meeting 6/25/15 HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzdCAMSkV_c

All we can say at this point is WOW.
We're hoping the Lebanon Budget Committee is watching so that you can get a handle on this wild and crazy gift-giving before our TAN line of credit is out of control!!!
We were on track to not have to borrow any money this year, but now you can BET that a TAN loan is in our near future.

Lebanon Maine Selectman's Meeting, 6/18/15, Video Tapes Published.

Tonight's Lebanon Selectmen's meeting was held in the lobby of the Town Office building, beginning at 7 pm, lending enough room for everyone to be comfortable and hear all that was going on and be a part of the meeting.

Several members of the Lebanon Maine Road Crew were in attendance along with several residents, The Lebanon Voice Editor and Reporter Harrison Thorp, and Lebanon Truth Seekers Sandy Adams and Deborah Dorey Wilson.

Select Board Chairman Ben Thompson, and Selectmen Royce Heath and Paul Nadeau came into the lobby together just before 7 pm and began the night's meeting.

In Part 1 of the night's video, Allegiance is pledged to the flag of the United States, something that does not happen to open meetings in the smaller back cubby office. The Selectmen moved to their Agenda and declared that the first item of business was a request for a sum to be granted from the Town's General Assistance Fund. Because this is a private issue, the Selectmen took a few moments to go into Executive Session to discuss the matter.

See the Lebanon Selectman's Meeting, Thursday, 6/18/15 Part 1 HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-kdSW5BDxU

In Part 2 of the video, the Selectmen return to the Town Office Lobby only a few moments later, the Board voted whether to grant the General Assistance funding as had been requested, a $50 gasoline card to an anonymous resident. Selectman Nadeau motioned to give the resident the gas card, Seconded by Selectman Heath and then the Board voted unanimously that the card be donated.

It was stated that although newly appointed Road Commissioner Tom Torno had been scheduled to speak at the meeting, an unforeseen family issue prevented him from being in attendance.

Although it was still early in the evening, Selectman Thompson asks Deborah Dorey Wilson of the Lebanon Truth Seekers to begin the Agenda item scheduled for later in the evening.

It was requested of the Board to further the discussion from the June 15, 2015 Selectmen's Meeting as to whether or not Mr. Torno had accepted the position of Road Commissioner. According to Selectman Thompson, someone had spoken to Mr. Torno and advised him of the changes that would be made to his benefits package if he were to accept the Commissioner's position rather than remain as a Town employee under the title Road Supervisor. Selectman Thompson further stated that Mr. Torno had verbally accepted the position, but that he had been advised that acceptance in written form, stating that he understood the Commissioner's position would give him only the title and would take away the Town benefits he is now receiving would be needed in order for him to take on the title of  Road Commissioner.

The subject moved on to find if the Board had considered my June 15, 2015 request to give some thought to whether or not the Board would consider promoting a Committee to begin developing a Lebanon Town Charter. Selectman Thompson provided paperwork on how to go about beginning a Citizen's Petition to that effect.

It was asked if both Selectmen Heath and Nadeau had turned in written resignations at the Lebanon Transfer Station and both men stated that they had done so.

WATCH as questions are answered regarding the difference between the Road Commissioner and the Road Supervisor positions, why one position gets benefits and the other does not, and questions regarding the employees and positions coming open at the Lebanon Transfer Station.

The continued problem with being able to access the upcoming Selectmen's Meeting Agendas was addressed by Selectman Thompson by stating that "By law, we are not required to take minutes OR post an agenda", but quickly agreeing that it's a good idea to do so.

Talk returned to a Town Charter, and bounced back and forth between that subject and the subject of the Road Commissioner / Supervisor several times, including a bit of information on how a Town Charter would differ from the Comprehensive Commission that had been one of the main focuses on Corinna Cole's recent campaign for Selectman.

The Lebanon Voice Editor, Harrison Thorp excused himself, apparently having heard enough on the subject and he left the building as talks continued about Road Crew concerns.

WATCH as Thompson confirms, at one point, that the Town is paying $52 per hour ($520 for an average 10 hour day) to "outside contractors" for the use of their 1 ton pickup trucks, stating that some of the 1 ton trucks used to maintain Lebanon roads made in excess of $140,000 a year.

Selectmen then stopped the public conversation as Ms. Shirley Mathews of the Lebanon School Summer Camp entered for her Agenda appointment regarding how she was to purchase supplies, craft items, and pay for field trips for the "campers" with the P.O. System. All was explained to her by the Selectmen and it was decided that Ms. Mathews would have use of the Town's Credit Card for those purchases, as long as a P.O. was filled out and proper receipts were turned in to the Town Treasurer.

To see Part 2 of the Thursday, June 18, 2015 Selectman's Meeting, look HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsbGRCY1bXk

Part 3 of the video of the Lebanon Maine Selectman's Meeting of June 18, 2015 continues on with Ms. Mathews detailing her purchase of fundraising t-shirts and information on how businesses and individuals can donate toward her program.

See Part 3 of the Thursday, June 18, 2015 Selectman's Meeting HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCmpGgr9U9Y

The fourth and final part of the Selectmen's Meeting Video of June 18th begins as Selectman Thompson discusses what TAN is,  (tax anticipated notes). Resident questions are answered regarding the total sum of "misappropriated funds" from the "Old Rescue Department", how much of a deficit the "New Rescue Department" had to begin with (or actually without), and how the "New Rescue Department" was doing financially today.

New Code Enforcement Officer, J. Mike Beaulieu will begin his new position on Monday, June 22, 2015.

Selectman Thompson turned the discussion to the subject of meeting venues. He stated that the Board had done what they could to accommodate residents by having Monday 6/15/15 and Thursday 6/18/15 meetings in the Town Office lobby, however, it was stated that the Board "does not have to accommodate the larger meetings if it stops the flow of the business of the Town". Mention was made that this larger venue was requested in order to be in compliance with ADA Federal laws and Maine State laws regarding Public Meeting access as well as State and Local Fire Codes, which the Selectman stated were "All valid points" but again asserted that the Board did not have to accommodate large crowds and could go back to smaller "Workshops", ending with the statement "It's very seldom that many people are paying attention".

Moments later, Selectman Nadeau motioned that the meeting be adjourned, this was seconded by Heath and the meeting was ended shortly before 8:30 pm.

To see the final moments of the June 18, 2015 Selectman's Meeting, Look HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u4bHBphdhs

North Bewick Baptist Churches Join Together to Offer Vacation Bible School.

Are your kids, 3 yrs-6th grade, yearning for an epic adventure?
Then they won’t want to miss a minute at Camp Kilimanjaro, the most exciting place around!
This week long camp is Monday through Friday, June 22-26, 2015, at Camp Kilimanjaro, 9 am to 3 pm (with before and after care available) in North Berwick, Maine….. Check it out!!…. ALL FREE!!
The Camp Kilimanjaro adventure begins each morning at New Covenant Baptist Church of North Berwick (NCBC). Kids, 3 yrs, – 6th grade, will learn to walk in God’s wisdom as they enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies, and dramas.
Then, the afternoon adventure continues as campers, kindergarten – 6th grade, ride the Safari Bus to First Baptist Church of North Berwick (FBC) for lunch at the Rainforest Cafe.
Center Shot Archery follows for kids 4th – 6th grade and Safari Games for kids kindergarten – 3rd grade. Then, they’ll return on the Safari Bus to NCBC for 3 pm dismissal or after care.



With BEFORE and AFTER care options available at NCBC, too, your child’s day at Camp Kilimanjaro may be as long as 7 am to 5 pm. And, it’s all FREE!
Contact us today! Pre-register by phone at 207-251-6213  (Wanda).
Reserve June 22 – 26, 2015, for this Epic Week Long Day Camp Kilimanjaro Adventure!

Deadline Nearing for Lebanon Summer Camp Registration.

The last day to register your child for the Lebanon Summer Camp is quickly approaching. All arrangements and sign ups must be complete by June 15, 2015.
To enroll your child in the Summer Camp program, please click on and print the forms below and fill them out, returning them with your payment. Checks must be made out to Lebanon Summer Camp.
All registration forms and payments must be placed in an envelope addressed to -- ATTN SHIRLEY MATTHEWS and left at the Town Office or the Lebanon Elementary School Office no later than June 15, 2015.
Extended Care hours are available. (see forms)
Camp will be in session from July 6, 2015 through August 6, 2015. Monday through Thursday.
If you have any questions, please call the Camp Director, Shirley Matthews, at (603) 285-5071.

 

 

 

 

Maine Offers Many Chances For Summer Camp for "Techie" Children.

Thank you to State Representative Karen Gerrish for alerting us to this opportunity for tech minded kids!! There's a summer camp for EVERY child in Maine. These opportunities are not to be missed, they give your children the chance to meet and bond with other children from all over the country who are like minded and enjoy the same things that they do!!

Please take a look at our schedule below.  We have camps running in over 20 locations around the state of Maine, so hopefully something is close to you.
You can either print out the Mail-in Registration Form (button to the right) or do online registration (other button to the right).  All registrations are on a first come, first served basis.  Camps typically start filling up in March, although some won't fill up until June.
You can go to the Online Registration portal (same button) and check currently enrolled numbers.  Thanks and I hope we can help your children enjoy the summer while learning a lot about engineering and programming!

There are over 20 Robotics and "Techie" Summer camps listed on this page, taking place all over the State of Maine........ Make sure to enroll now to get your child into the camp of their choice!!

You can learn more about the GREAT programs offered for your "techie" kids by following this link.............. http://camps.mainerobotics.org/

You can LIKE Maine State Representative Karen Gerrish on Facebook HERE:  https://www.facebook.com/GerrishForMaine?fref=ts

Chewie's Playland of New Hampshire Shares Tick Removal Idea.

Important health tip!!!

Use a lint rollover after walks and hikes as a check for ticks!

We removed 12 ticks from the 4 of us and the 6 dogs. Some were pinpoint size!!!

 

Find Chewie's Playland on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/ChewiesPlayland/photos/a.279506078859646.1073741825.135189403291315/451404368336482/?type=1&fref=nf

Camp Mechuwana Announces Summer Camp Opportunities for Spiritually Minded Teens.

Night Camp

Grades 6-12
That's right-stay awake most of the night and sleep most of the day. This popular program began 35 years ago and continues to be one of the most popular camps we offer. Do all your favorite camp activities during the night, plus take part in many special events that have become tradition for night camp, like extra-long night walks, skit night, and make your own midnight meal. This fun adventure fills up fast every year so get your registration in soon. 

 

Middle School Rally Camp
Grades 6-8                        

Let the games begin! And may the odds be ever in your favor! They will be at this year's Middle School Rally Camp. A week packed with surprising adventures for you and 30-40 other campers. You'll take part in activities that will bring you all closer together as a community. This camp offers a  chance to meet new friends from around New England led by caring and supportive staff. 

 

Senior High Rally Camp

Grades 9-12

Attention all senior high campers! Please come and join us for "Music Through the Ages!" We will be looking at the spirituality of popular musicians through the last 100 years, and delve into how music, arts, and writings have shifted our culture over the last century. If you play an instrument, please bring it with you. And, of course, come take part in all the other great camp activities including our very own Senior High Wacky Olympics. This camp has limited space to sign up today!                     

 

Contact us at www.mechuwana.org to download a registration form. Or contact us at mechuwana@fairpoint.net or (207) 377-2924.                        

 

Camp Mechuwana, P.O. Box 277, Winthrop, ME 04364-0277

                                                

Warmer Wetter Weather Brings Tick Season to Maine. All You Ever Wanted to Know About Ticks.

Warmer, wetter weather brings us some lovely things. Spring Flowers, Song Birds, the return of the Canada Geese. But it also brings with it Mud Season, Pot holes, Black Flies and Ticks.
Some ticks are known infectors of Lyme Disease.
To prevent tick bites and infection when you're walking in the fields and woods, there are a few simple rules to follow that will help. None is 100% fool proof.
Ticks HATE the smell of Lavender. Purchase some 100% pure Lavender essential oils  and dab it liberally on your wrists, ankles, a dab above your belly button, one in the center of your back, a drop behind each ear, and one on each shoulder.
You can also purchase commercial insect repellant which contains DEET, also known to be a great tick repellant.
Tucking your pant legs into your socks as you walk will also help to deter the little critters.
Check yourself, your children, and your animals when you come in from the outdoors. A good once over is always a good idea.
What are you looking for?? Tiny little insects that look like black seeds. Usually they like to go to warm, dark, moist places, so check your armpits, behind your ears, under your breasts, or in the crooks of your joints. Here is what you are looking for:

Should you find a tick, don't panic. Don't try to remove it with your fingers, a hot match, Vaseline or baby oil. This may only serve to make matters worse. The proper way to remove a tick, is to grip it with a pair of tweezers and pull straight backward, making SURE that the head of the tick does not break off under your skin. Like this...........

What should you do after the tick has been removed??

Two things.

The first thing you should do is, using a piece of clear scotch tape, tape the tick to your calendar, noting the day and time you were bitten, and the area where you had been walking. This could prove to be very important if you should need to seek medical attention at a later date.

Second. you should wet the end of a Q-Tip with rubbing alcohol and completely clean around, and into the wound. Once the alcohol has dried, dab on a bit of Triple Antibacterial Ointment. Doing this one simple thing immediately can help you avoid a pretty nasty infection.

How long does a tick have to be attached to you before it transmits disease??

The answer is 24 hours. That's right. So if you find a tick immediately after a walk in the woods, even though it is attached, it has probably not transmitted Lyme Disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever into your body.

If you think that the tick has been on you for longer than 24 hours, it is wise to call your primary care physician or head to the local outpatient care unit and have your blood checked for any signs of disease.

If you think the tick has only recently attached itself to your body, just be diligent and watch for symptoms for about the next week. One classic symptom of being bitten by a Lyme Disease infected tick is the bullseye rash. When people talk about a bullseye rash, it's common that they have never seen one, so if the site is painful or itchy, and the slightest bit red, people tend to worry and wonder if the redness is, indeed a bullseye rash. Here is what a bullseye rash looks like............

As you can see, it clearly does look like a bullseye!!



Barring the occurrence of the bullseye rash, should you start running a fever of 101.0 or higher, it's probably a good idea to see your physician as well. Other symptoms include headache, unexplained fatigue, or unexplained and sudden trouble with your vision.

If you should have to visit a physician, bring along your calendar with the tick securely taped to the date on which you were bitten. This can prove extremely helpful to your physician or hospital care staff, as the type of tick can be identified, as well as the exact date and time you were bitten, and where you were when the tick attached itself to you.

Even if you are infected with Lyme Disease, or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, as long as you visit your physician in a timely manner, normally you'll be just fine with a small dose of Doxycycline for a few days.

If you're not sure what type of tick bit you and you'd like to do a little self identification, you can actually submit a photo via the internet or cell phone to www.tickencounter.org and they will help you figure it out!!

 

 

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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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 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/campnorthwoodslottery.

For more information about Camp North Woods visit bit.ly/campnorthwoods