January 2016 Lebanon Fire and EMS Call Report

January 2016
Lebanon Fire and EMS Calls.


EMS Calls
Abdominal Pain / Problems 3 Jn
Chest Pain (Non-Traumatic) 2
Falls 2
Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) 1
Psychiatric / Abnormal Behavior / Suicide Attempt 1
Sick Person 2
Traffic / Transportation Incident 8
Unconscious / Fainting (Near) 1
Breathing Problems 5
Carbon Monoxide / Inhalation / HAZMAT / CBRNE 1
Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest / Death 2
Other 2
Stand By (Fire, Law, etc) 1
Total 31

Fire Calls
Motor Vehical Accidents 9
Smoke Check 1
Mutual Aid 3
Public Assist  2
Tree on Wires 2
Fire Alarm 1
CO Alarm 1
Total 19

Obituary: Regina Remick Varney

Obituary: Regina Remick Varney

SOMERSWORTH – Regina Remick Varney, 52, died Saturday, February 6, 2016, at her residence in Haverhill, Mass., due to complications from Diabetes. She was born June 12, 1963, the daughter of Robert E. Remick Sr. and Rosalie (Fahy) Remick. She was educated in Somersworth Schools and earned her LPN license from Job Corps in Vergennes, Vt. She had been employed at several nursing homes in the area, the latest being Kittery Estates. Regina is survived by her brother, Robert Remick and wife Danielle of Lebanon, Maine; her brother Roy Remick and wife Shanon of Somersworth, N.H.; her sister Rita Ellis and husband David of Rochester, N.H.; her sister Raylene Whitten and husband Jeffrey of Rollinsford, N.H.; boy friend Ronald Huntress of Haverhill, Mass., and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister Roseann Remick, and a brother Roland Remick. SERVICES: Friends may call Thursday, February 18, from 4-6 p.m., at the Roberge Funeral Home, 298 High Street, Somersworth. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m., at the Funeral Home. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fosters/obituary.aspx?n=regina-remick-varney&pid=177664380#sthash.1udQSEoY.dpuf

APPLICATIONS FOR 2016 MOOSE PERMITS now AVAILABLE

Hunters who dream about the hunt of a lifetime will be happy to know that Maine moose permit online application process is now open, as the 2016 Moose Permit Lottery is accepting applications.

 

The online application process is fast and simple and you receive instant confirmation that you have successfully entered the lottery.  To apply, please visit https://www5.informe.org/online/moose/. The deadline for online applications is 11:59pm on May 16, 2016.

Paper applications are available by contacting the Department at (207) 287-8000 or from our website at http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/pdfs/2016moose.pdf.  Completed paper applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2016 or delivered to 284 State St., Augusta, Maine by 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2016.

Maine residents are awarded bonus points for each consecutive year the applicant has applied for the lottery since 1998 without being selected and each bonus point gives the applicant an additional chance in the drawing.

 

For Maine residents, Bonus points are earned at the rate of one per year for years one to five, two per year for years six to 10, three per year for years 11 to 15 and 10 per year for years 16 and beyond.

Since 2011, applicants can skip a year and not lose their bonus points. So if they applied in 2014 but not in 2015, they still have their points available if they apply in 2016.

The moose permit drawing will take place on June 11, 2016 at Kittery Trading Post in Kittery, Maine. 

For more information about moose hunting in Maine and the moose permit lottery, please visit: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/lotteries/moose/index.htm

Around Milton NH, This and That........A Peek at What's Happening in our Neighboring Town of Milton, NH

An open letter to the residents of Milton NH,

 

‘We the People of the Unites States…’ begins the Constitution of the United States. Though not the earliest example of democratic principles, the Constitution of the United States is one of the oldest such documents used in the world. However, the dream of a citizen-run government depends upon citizens who care about issues and vote on them accordingly. Why is it then that many voters today don't seem to care?

The low turnout in recent Town Meetings in Milton does not seem to be a result of voter alienation, but rather the outcome of voter apathy due to the fact that some believe they cannot make a change. 

 When very few people vote, the people we have elected cannot represent the beliefs and values of the general population.

The major cause of voter apathy is a general lack of agency: people may doubt their ability to make a difference. 

 

In a recent poll, conducted on Facebook, 55 people voted that they would either support reducing the Budget or vote to close the schools in Milton and send the pupils elsewhere.  Albeit it was not a scientific poll, it gives a sample of the population in Milton that have strong feelings about the spiraling costs of education.  At the Deliberative Session that was held on Saturday 2/6/15 2016

I made a motion to reduce the School Budget of $9,444,248.84.  The motion failed 18 to 16.  That is democracy and I have accepted defeat.  My concern is that there appeared to be support for this when it has had been discussed and rehashed for weeks, but not enough of the people that had voiced their concerns showed up.

 

What is a vote worth?   Well in Milton on last Saturday a vote was worth $328,141.63.  That is 1/3rd one third of the votes needed to have had the amendment pass, which would have reduced the budget by 10%.  ($984,424.88).  So yes your vote does count.

 

There are some Milton who are deeply concerned about the voter apathy and lack of participation in making Milton a better place for all.   I do not have the answers. I am not always right. I am concerned and willing to work with people to help.   But it will take more people to commit for anything to happen.  There is power in numbers.  Last year when Milton was threatened by a proposed landfill, Milton voters came out in droves to support a proposal and amendments to stop them.   Milton won!  So how do we wake up the silent majority who sleeps between catastrophes?  How de do we get people involved?   How do we make Milton a better pace place for us, for our children and for anyone who would entertain the idea of moving here?    Change the dates and times of meetings?

 

That can’t happen if no one gets involved.   This poor turnout appears to be indicative of Milton in general.   Everyone wants change, but it appears that no one wants to work for the change.

In order to move forward and make changes we are going to need more people to make a Sacrifice for the change.

Without participation from the people in Milton, everything -- actually it will get worse -- not stay the same.

There are several groups who are trying their best to get the information out to the residents of Milton.  Discussing the issues and the candidates is important information for people to make educated decisions. 

 

We cannot change the past, but looking forward, we can.  Things would be drastically different going into this election if only an additional handful of voters had turned out to support the change they had voiced.

 

Les Eder

Milton NH

Governor LePage Submits State of the State in Writing to the 127th Legislature

02/08/2016 01:00 PM EST

AUGUSTA - Following the historical tradition of sending a gubernatorial address to the Legislature in writing, Governor Paul R. LePage today delivered his State of the State in written form to all members of the 127th Legislature.

In the eight-page State of the State, the Governor details his top priorities and urges the Legislature to work with him so they can move Maine much more quickly from poverty to prosperity. He also calls on lawmakers to focus on the heroin epidemic that is killing Mainers every week.

"As you know, I have chosen to forego the pomp and circumstance of a live speech so we can spend our time and energy on what truly matters: getting work done for the Maine people," the Governor wrote to the Legislature. "I've talked to thousands of Maine people in the past five years. They want us to work to reduce their tax burden, reform welfare so it benefits the truly needy, lower electricity rates so employers can create jobs, find ways to keep our young people here and eradicate the drug crisis that is ravaging our state."

Governor LePage also asked Mainers to pay attention to who they elect in November to represent them. "To the Maine people, I say this: If you want to improve our economy, if you truly want to prosper, then you have to change the culture in Augusta," the Governor wrote. "Vote for those candidates who will work for you. Hold them accountable; demand their attention."

 

TO READ GOVERNOR PAUL LEPAGE'S 2016 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS,

IN IT'S ENTIRETY, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:

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Obituary: Sandra J. Brown

Sandra J. Brown,
obituary

SANFORD, Maine- Sandra J. Brown, 67, of Sanford, died quietly in her sleep on the morning of Thurs., Feb. 4, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Sandra was born Dec. 5, 1948, to the late David R. and Mary (Prefontaine) of Sanford. Sandra is survived by a son, Troy, of Lebanon; and a daughter, Lacey, of Limington. There will be no funeral services per Sandra's wishes. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Sandra's name to your local animal shelter. 

Around Milton, This and That.......a Peek Into Our Neighboring Town of Milton NH

 

2/6/2016  From the Desk of Les Elder

 

Only 34 Milton residents showed up today to approve all of the Warrant Articles that were submitted by the Milton School Board. Article # 2, the operating Budget of $9,844,284.84, was the only article to gather much discussion.   Les Elder made a motion to reduce the Budget by 10% to $8,859,823.96.  However there was an attempt to make a second amendment to the Operating Budget, but the Moderator ruled Stan Nadeau out of order and would not allow the amendment, since the discussion on the question had been closed, and a motion had been made and seconded to limit discussion.  (There appears this may have been incorrectly motioned, but the moderator asked and was given authority to continue) The Amendment was defeated by a vote of 18 to 16.  There also was some discussion regarding the $279,034.00 for leasing new computers and the only amendment was a housekeeping measure which passed.  Minor discussion and questions on the remaining Warrant Articles left all warrant articles intact and all passed.  Sending to the voters of Milton a total package of approximately $11,208,360.00

 

It was true democracy at its best.  And they are right when they say your vote counts.   If more people that had shown an interest in cutting some of the articles had shown up things may have been different.   We will never know.   It’s over and done and will now passed on to the voters in March.

It's appears that everyone in Milton is happy with the Schools, they way they are operated and their escalating taxes. I for one am not. But it takes a majority to make changes in a democracy. That majority was not there when needed, if in fact it even exists.