NEEDED: Volunteer Safety Instructors with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Do you enjoy teaching others and sharing your love for the Maine outdoors? The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is looking for volunteer instructors to assist with the delivery of our safety programs.

 We annually offer safety classes to approximately 10,000 students statewide in the following disciplines:

 

Firearms Safety         Bow Hunter Safety                         Trapping              Crossbow

ATV Safety               Snowmobile Safety                         Watercraft

 

Interested ethical sportsmen or women who have the desire to keep the Maine tradition alive, promote a safe outdoor experience, and deliver a well structured basic safety class with other team members, should apply.  Giving back to the sport that you have a passion for is a major part of being a true, ethical, sportsman or woman. 

 

We have a growing interest from the public in all of the above disciplines, with major growth in Firearms Hunter Safety and Bow Hunter Safety.  The increase in youth and women in these programs over the last few years has been tremendous. 

 

 

 

If you are interested in becoming an instructor, please visit: 

http://www.maine.gov/ifw/education/safety/index.htm#instructor

 

To apply, contact the local Regional Coordinator in your Area. Regional Coordinators are listed on the IFW website at http://www.maine.gov/ifw/education/safety/coordinators.htm 

 

Passionate for outdoor activities and Maine traditions to continue – be part of the team to make it happen!

State of Maine Snowmobilers Invited to Participate in Two Free Snowmobile Events

Tri-State Snowmobile Weekend: This annual three-day event will take place January 29 – 31, 2016 and allows all legally registered Maine snowmobiles to be operated in New Hampshire and Vermont without being registered in those states. This also means that all snowmobiles legally registered in New Hampshire and Vermont can be operated in Maine without a current Maine registration.

Maine and New Brunswick Free Trail Weekend: From February 12-14, 2016, snowmobilers from Maine can obtain a FREE 3-Day Trail Permit to ride in New Brunswick. The special free permit must be obtained online by visiting www.nbfsc.com. All snowmobiles and snowmobilers on NBFSC trails will still be required to carry personal PLPD insurance ($200,000.00 minimum) and have a current 2016 snowmobile registration from Maine. Additionally, riders from New Brunswick will be permitted to operate in Maine without a current Maine registration on those dates.

With more than 14,000 miles of interconnected, groomed and marked trails, we hope that enthusiasts participate in these great opportunities to discover Maine’s tremendous riding.

 

With the increased traffic anticipated during the reciprocal snowmobile weekends, we remind all riders to obey laws of prudent operation, do not drink and drive, and be mindful that this is a family sport, so please keep our trails safe. Pay extra close attention to ice conditions on all Maine waterways especially when travelling at night, and ride with caution. 

Snowmobilers should stay off roads, ride at a reasonable speed, use hand signals and ride to the right.

If you need to register your snowmobile in Maine, visit:  https://www10.informe.org/ifw/atv-snow/.

 

For information about snowmobile laws and rules in Maine, visit: http://www.eregulations.com/maine/atv/snowmobile-laws-and-rules/.

 

For Maine trail condition updates and trail maps, visit the Maine Snowmobile Association at: http://www.mesnow.com/

For more information on New Brunswick’s Free Trail Permit, visit: http://www.nbfsc.com/html/whatsnew/docs/FreePermitWeekend2016.pdf

Obituary: Roger E. Peters

 

 

Roger E. Peters Lebanon, Maine – Roger E. Peters, 86 of Lebanon, Maine completed his life’s journey Thursday December 31, 2015 and returned home to be re-united with his beloved daughter, Bonney Jane Peters, who predeceased him on November 2, 1968. Roger is one of 13 siblings; all of whom have completed their life’s passage into a new beginning. Roger was a conscientious and reliable worker, who started from the floor up at Davidson Rubber Company Sawyer Mill factory, and earned a management position in maintenance as a licensed electrician. Roger was well liked and respected by all; he formed a lasting bond of friendship with several of his co-workers. He assisted in resolving numerous maintenance issues at Port Hope in Canada for Davidson Rubber Company. He and his maintenance crew were responsible for completing the electrical work at the Davidson Rubber Farmington plant to get it up and running for production. Roger retired after 35 years of dedicated service. His compassion for life, love of family and commitment to family and friends will be greatly missed. Roger leaves behind his devoted wife and soul mate of 70 years, Mona M. Peters; a daughter, Lee; sons: Roger, Jr, Randy John, and Kevin Michael Peters. He is also survived by one grandson: Rodney Joseph Peters; three granddaughters: Shelly Ann, Lyndsay and Michelle; one great grandson, Evan and his great granddaughter, Alie Marie. Roger felt an everlasting bond of pride, love and joy with each child. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover.

Obituary: Kevin R. Struble

Kevin R. Struble
December 30, 2015
Lebanon

Kevin R. Struble, “Humpy” to many, age 57, of Lebanon, died December 30 at his home.

He was born in Pompton Plains, NJ on January 24, 1958, the son of Roger J. and Helen (Mertins) Struble. He grew up in New Jersey and was a graduate of Butler High Schools where he played football.

A resident of New Jersey for many years, he moved to Lebanon about 20 years ago where he owned and operated Bakers Grant Automotive Repair for several years. More recently, he had worked at Nute Elementary School in Milton, NH. With his big beard, some of the kids at his school thought he was Santa Claus.

Humpy enjoyed hosting parties and pig roasts at his home and was an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast. He also enjoyed spending time with his many friends sitting around the wood stove in his garage. He also enjoyed skiing and golf. Recent health issues prevented him from enjoying these activities. He served as a volunteer firefighter, and while still a resident of New Jersey, he ran with the Pequannock Engine and Hose Company in Butler.

He was predeceased by his mother earlier in 2015 and by his wife Joyce in 2013.

Survivors include his father of Cape Coral, FL, siblings Michael Struble and his wife Ann of Parkersburg, WV, Brian Struble and his wife Ann of Princeton, WV, Kathleen Waite and her husband Rod of Butler, NJ, Sandra Beyloune and her husband Jim of Sudbury, MA, nieces and nephews Sean, Zach, Kaitlin, Kayla, Tori, Jacob, Zachary and Annmarie, several grand nieces and nephews, by many friends and neighbors, especially Brian Nicolo who looked in on Humpy regularly.

Services will be held in New Jersey at a later date.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38101.

Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.

Lebanon Cub Scouts to hold Informational Meeting on Wednesday, January 6th.

Lebanon Cub Scouts Troop 369

is looking for boys

1st - 5th grade

 

If you are looking for an adventure,

COME JOIN OUR PACK!!

 

 

 

Interested families, 

please join us

Wed Jan 6, at 6pm

Hanson School Gym, Lebanon, Maine.

 

Any questions contact Jen Mackenzie at lebanoncubscoutpack369@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Many Frequently asked Questions are answered

on the website of the

Boy Scouts of America.

To take a peek, click HERE:

http://www.scouting.org/Home/CubScouts/FAQS.aspx

Lebanon Fire and EMS Report for all calls during December 2015

Lebanon Fire and EMS Report

for all calls

for the month of

December, 2015

Fire Calls for December 2015
MVA 13 
Mutual Aid 2 
Assist EMS 1
Stand by for MSP 1
Structure Fire 3
Unpermitted burn 3
Total     23

EMS Calls for December 2015
Chest Pain (Non-Traumatic) 4
Falls 4
Hemorrhage / Lacerations 1
Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) 3
Sick Person 5
Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma 2
Traffic / Transportation Incident 18
Animal Bites / Attacks 1
Assault / Sexual Assault 1
Breathing Problems 3
Other 2
Total 44

Governor Nominates Col. Douglas A. Farnham for Maine's Adjutant General.

12/29/2015 01:46 PM EST

 

 

AUGUSTA - Governor Paul R. LePage announced today he has nominated Colonel Douglas A. Farnham as Adjutant General, the supreme military officer of the state and Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management (DVEM).

For the past three years, Col. Farnham has been the Wing Commander of the 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor, known as the "MAINEiacs." A graduate of Brewer High School and the United States Air Force Academy, he holds an MBA from Chapman University and has 31 years of military service.

Commissioned in 1984 as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, he served as primary pilot for CINC U.S. Space Command, a C-21A pilot, a flight examiner and ground school instructor for pilots of C-21, C-12 and C-9 aircraft. As a pilot of a KC-135E aerial refueling aircraft in the Air Guard, he was activated for Operation Noble Eagle, a mission to support homeland security in response to the September 11 attacks. He also served as a KC-135 evaluator pilot, full-time Air Guard technician, 132nd Air Refueling Squadron Operations Officer, Chief of Wing Plans.

In 2005-06, Colonel Farnham served as commander of 132nd Air Refueling Squadron. From 2006-12, he served as Operation Group Commander, 101st Air Refueling Wing, then from 2012 to present as Wing Commander, 101st Air Refueling Wing.

He is also president and fourth-generation owner of Getchell Bros. Inc., a family-owned packaged ice company in business since 1888, and has been active in local civic organizations.

"The next Adjutant General will serve at an important time for Maine airmen and soldiers," Farnham stated. "Shrinking national resources are putting intense pressure on future Department of Defense budgets. As we've seen, the entire relationship between the active duty force structure and the reserve components is and will continue to be under debate. Our Adjutant General needs to be engaged at the national level to insure Maine is part of the discussion on emerging missions and force structure."

Governor LePage had first nominated acting Adjutant General Brigadier General Gerard F. Bolduc to serve as the permanent Adjutant General, but Brig. General Bolduc withdrew his name from consideration. He will continue to serve until the new Adjutant General is confirmed.