By Madeleine, unverified — Tue, 02/01/2011 - 00:17
God bless you, angelsx34eva, I hope life treats you well. :) I am leaving too. But I wanted to thank you for your kindness here at LSJ comments, even when we didn't always agree. :)
“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.” ~Mother Teresa
I am glad to have had the chance to comment with you...am better and happier after having have had this opportunity. :)
By Madeleine, unverified — Mon, 01/31/2011 - 22:26
There's nothing puffed up about making sure children stay safe...I am not worried one bit, it is my right to stay anonymous as it is the right of the newspaper to say they have changed their policy. I respect that and I am sure they respect the fact that alot of us will be bowing out.
" But the truth is long after you choose to stay silent to "protect your safety" the conversation will continue!"
I am glad that it will. :) It's a good thing. :)
"YES someone did start to say they were pulling their kids out"
Could you please produce that post...because I never saw it. And if they chose to do that, that is their business. Are you saying these people that are concerned for their children are wrong? Do you think that keeping people in the dark is right? Do you have children or grandchildren of your own?
"yeah those people probably are not the best ones to run a daycare"
...hmmmm I wonder if some of these people, if they did not own or were not family members of those that own the daycare, could get a job in a school or daycare elsewhere? Background checks, Driving records, Drug tests, Criminal records, Credentials and today Credit records are all checked...It is what makes the difference on whether you get hired or not.
"It will just be carried on by people who not only are "taxpaying, law abiding citizen of the United states of America" but are also not afraid to stand up and put their name on it."
Because someone is verified, it does not make them a "taxpaying, law abiding citizen of the United states of America"...Gee, what school did you go to for goodness sakes? :)
Mediaguy, your suggestion that the people that work with your mom are cowards, or those that do not disclose their names are some how cowardly...is no surprise. I am old enough and wise enough to know a bully when I see one. You do not get to shame people into keeping quiet, disclosing their names or anything else. You do not get to shame people into becoming submissive to your obsession that they become verified.
"Get over it"?
lol :) You should take your own advice. ( shaking my head) It is goodbye, but not because you said so....it was my decision. :)
And young man/lady....Our children are the future, they are the hope for tomorrow..all they have is all of us adults to watch over them....Yes, we will be watching, and I will be watching because our little ones cannot protect themselves. They count on us "big people" to make the right choices and decisions for them. :)
By Madeleine, unverified — Mon, 01/31/2011 - 20:30
jmyoung, I will miss you too. I will be watching for your posts. :) At least I will be able to agree or disagree with everyone. I just spoke to my seventeen year old son about this situation. He is in all advanced classes and is in the International Baccalaureate Program at his high school. He also plays three different sports and just won a gold medal at a tournament..he is well rounded and very smart. I asked what he thought of my and my other family member revealing our names....He said, Mom that is very dangerous. He has given us many examples as to why it is not a smart thng to do. I believe our family is in full agreement...so I will bow out. I am not complaining though. It's their newspaper, their commenting section...and their choice. I will miss everyone. I'm even going to miss that parrot. :) I hope Pirate varifies it soon, he would only be less if his parrot was missing. :)
Missing Maine..that's who and what I am...that is why I post here...it was my home until a couple of years ago, our family is all there, and hopefully we will be able to return should the state of Maine get jobs. :) My name is not important. :) My son is finding me another place to post. Like I said I will miss you too, jmyoung. :) Take care of yourself :)
By Madeleine, unverified — Mon, 01/31/2011 - 18:37
"all the loudmouths came in here and voiced it for us all to read"....
Talk about a double standard. Isn't that what all you media guys/gals do each and everyday to our politicians, clergy, citizens, etc. Those that commented on this shooting had the articles of all the previous news reports, that all the media guys/gals reported. Are you suggesting that background checks are old news too? Are you saying that the character, and infamous activities, of those that work with our children are to be kept hush? Shame on you media guy. No one suggested anyone pull their children out of this daycare, or that any child had been hurt as of yet. No one suggested the daycare be closed either. Instead people suggested, starting with one of the neighbors who was the very first post, on the very first article, that these people needed to either clean up their act or stop running this daycare. This person was fearful for the children at this daycare.
That person did not leave their name in fear of retaliation. Yet, I believe the post was an act of courage and bravery...this person cared about the children and the childrens safety. I am glad for that first post...it woke me up, as I am sure it did alot of people. If you don't agree, that's just to bad. I am no media guy. I am a wife, mother and grandmother...and I have worked with children most of my life. Those that teach in our schools, care for the children, in our churches, those that run daycares, etc., better know that yes, we will be watching you...we are all done with our children being placed in danger because of those that feel that what they do in their private time is nobodies business. Especially when some of these things are criminal.
Further more, I think what bothered me most about that first comment, was when the neighbor stated, that children from the daycare were being brought to one of these addresses to go swimming...I then realised just how serious this was.
I will not disclose my name...not because I am a coward. I will not, because I have enough common sense and wisdom to know what is dangerous and what is not. I guess there should no longer be anymore calls that are anonymous concerning criminal activities, welfare fraud, child abuse etc....I suppose mediaguy, you would consider those that do to be cowards also...or maybe they're as you put it, "loudmouths"?
"i work for NCR Media out of Washington DC"...Well I am a taxpaying, law abiding citizen of the United states of America...just saying :)
By Madeleine, unverified — Mon, 01/31/2011 - 14:10
I can see you have not attended Mass in a very long time. Most of those that attend Mass are the retired Maine workers, the working poor, those that volunteer to help the less fortunate, those that are our family, friends and neighbors and they are all taxpayers too. Don't disk them as though they are yesterdays trash. I haven't seen many people in church wearing prissy sunday clothes. I don't believe that many can afford them. Yet, these same people pray for those in our community daily. They donate food and money for the homeless and hungry, they run second hand clothing stores and most often give the clothes away to those that have children. Alot of these people give out of their own nothingness, they have nothing and give what the can and they give of themselves. I know this to be true. When my child was growing up I would often send all the clothing , shoes and boots etc. that no longer fit to one of this thrift shops in Lewiston. One day while my husband was making a drop off of clothing, the worker at this shop eye's became filled with tears. She told him that she knew a little girl that would be very excited to receive these clothes. I never realised that this child she spoke of was a child that attended school with my own daughter. My child recognized her own clothing and came home to tell us that she had not told a soul that these clothes had been hers at one time. That evening all our daughter could do was tell us how proud this younger girl was, and how everyone was complimenting that little girl on her new clothes. Before you disrespect the Catholic people...get to know who they are and what they do for others. I really find your comment to be offensive and rude. I for one am grateful for all these people, and people of all denominations and those that are non-denominational also. They make our community a much better place.
By Madeleine, unverified — Mon, 01/31/2011 - 13:01
Giving out our names is not safe. Disgruntled people can absolutely find where we live and they can easily get our phone numbers also. The internet has many free people searches that go as far as to not only give out our addresses and phone numbers they will even show those searching, a street side view of our homes. I don't like it at all. Yet, I understand LSJ concerns...so I will bow out. Tron, has already informed another member of my family and I, that we will not be missed. :) hehehe :) Gotta love him. :)
I would like to show you how easy it is to find someone once you have their name and what town/city they live in...ZABASEARCH, there are alot of other free search sites that will give you even more information too. This is the reason I will not give out my name...On some of these search sites they will also give out your family members names, all they need is your first name, last name and what state your from. Intelius is a search site that does just that...It really is very scary...and not safe.
By Madeleine, unverified — Mon, 01/31/2011 - 03:43
Mr.Bechard, although I agree there is abuse going on by some concerning the welfare system, not everyone that has two legs and arms and can walk are able to work. Some people have other illnesses that prevent them from working. You said, I am so sick of paying state taxes for people who can work...I'll bet if we can get jobs in this state you will see that many will run to get a job...Maine people are not bums. I believe that alot of people want to work. Yet, if you are working two jobs and those jobs aren't enough to pay the rent, utilities and food...what are these people supposed to do? These are our working poor. I hope that Governor Lepage understands that we need jobs that pay a decent wage. Perhaps he could look into the high cost of housing while he is at it...I believe there would be less people on Section 8 if people could afford to pay rent. I believe in the Maine people...I believe if they are afforded a chance to do for their own families...they will.
By Madeleine, unverified — Mon, 01/31/2011 - 02:30
You stated U should really check my facts...I believe I have..I asked those that claimed to be family friends of the Lever/Bolduc's if the Erica and Meagan that worked at the daycare were these two daughters. The answers that were received were very hostile. Not one person said, no, they do not. So I'll ask you, have Erica and Meagan ever worked or are they working at Lever's daycare? I understand that this is your family and you cherish and are protective of them...yet, those of us that have or have had or were thinking of sending our children or grandchildren to Lever's, are very, very concerned.
The facts are public..In the search bar above just print out the names of these girls and you will see the facts as the rest of us have. If that doesn't satisfy you, google their names. I will post just a few...
I understand that Jaime loves her family as we love the children in our families too....we are not willing to have our children placed in jeopardy, because Jaime wants to protect her children and make excuses for their bad behavior.. The neighbors of the Lever, Bolduc family, understand that Jaime loves her children...but, their lives are being put in danger also. The lives of the other children and grandchildren are being put in danger also. Gee, at some point a mother has to say enough and let their adult children reap the consequences of their own bad behavior...It's not my call though, these are her adult children. But the rest of us also have to worry about the children that attend this daycare. As a grandmother, I am very happy my grandchild no longer attends Lever's daycare. I just hope the state of Maine and the City of Lewiston daycare licensing are on top of this. I would hate to have anything bad happen because of "a", as you put it, crack dealing, trash talking, theiving sociopath.
I'm sure the police are on this...and hopefully those that are responsible for what happened the night of the shooting will be arrested and held accountable.
I'll miss you, angelsx34eva
God bless you, angelsx34eva, I hope life treats you well. :) I am leaving too. But I wanted to thank you for your kindness here at LSJ comments, even when we didn't always agree. :)
“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.” ~Mother Teresa
I am glad to have had the chance to comment with you...am better and happier after having have had this opportunity. :)
Take Care, angelsx34eva :)
Far from impressive....
There's nothing puffed up about making sure children stay safe...I am not worried one bit, it is my right to stay anonymous as it is the right of the newspaper to say they have changed their policy. I respect that and I am sure they respect the fact that alot of us will be bowing out.
" But the truth is long after you choose to stay silent to "protect your safety" the conversation will continue!"
I am glad that it will. :) It's a good thing. :)
"YES someone did start to say they were pulling their kids out"
Could you please produce that post...because I never saw it. And if they chose to do that, that is their business. Are you saying these people that are concerned for their children are wrong? Do you think that keeping people in the dark is right? Do you have children or grandchildren of your own?
"yeah those people probably are not the best ones to run a daycare"
...hmmmm I wonder if some of these people, if they did not own or were not family members of those that own the daycare, could get a job in a school or daycare elsewhere? Background checks, Driving records, Drug tests, Criminal records, Credentials and today Credit records are all checked...It is what makes the difference on whether you get hired or not.
"It will just be carried on by people who not only are "taxpaying, law abiding citizen of the United states of America" but are also not afraid to stand up and put their name on it."
Because someone is verified, it does not make them a "taxpaying, law abiding citizen of the United states of America"...Gee, what school did you go to for goodness sakes? :)
Mediaguy, your suggestion that the people that work with your mom are cowards, or those that do not disclose their names are some how cowardly...is no surprise. I am old enough and wise enough to know a bully when I see one. You do not get to shame people into keeping quiet, disclosing their names or anything else. You do not get to shame people into becoming submissive to your obsession that they become verified.
"Get over it"?
lol :) You should take your own advice. ( shaking my head) It is goodbye, but not because you said so....it was my decision. :)
And young man/lady....Our children are the future, they are the hope for tomorrow..all they have is all of us adults to watch over them....Yes, we will be watching, and I will be watching because our little ones cannot protect themselves. They count on us "big people" to make the right choices and decisions for them. :)
Have a nice evening :)
Blessing to you, jmyoung :)
jmyoung, I will miss you too. I will be watching for your posts. :) At least I will be able to agree or disagree with everyone. I just spoke to my seventeen year old son about this situation. He is in all advanced classes and is in the International Baccalaureate Program at his high school. He also plays three different sports and just won a gold medal at a tournament..he is well rounded and very smart. I asked what he thought of my and my other family member revealing our names....He said, Mom that is very dangerous. He has given us many examples as to why it is not a smart thng to do. I believe our family is in full agreement...so I will bow out. I am not complaining though. It's their newspaper, their commenting section...and their choice. I will miss everyone. I'm even going to miss that parrot. :) I hope Pirate varifies it soon, he would only be less if his parrot was missing. :)
Missing Maine..that's who and what I am...that is why I post here...it was my home until a couple of years ago, our family is all there, and hopefully we will be able to return should the state of Maine get jobs. :) My name is not important. :) My son is finding me another place to post. Like I said I will miss you too, jmyoung. :) Take care of yourself :)
Think again, mediaguy....
"all the loudmouths came in here and voiced it for us all to read"....
Talk about a double standard. Isn't that what all you media guys/gals do each and everyday to our politicians, clergy, citizens, etc. Those that commented on this shooting had the articles of all the previous news reports, that all the media guys/gals reported. Are you suggesting that background checks are old news too? Are you saying that the character, and infamous activities, of those that work with our children are to be kept hush? Shame on you media guy. No one suggested anyone pull their children out of this daycare, or that any child had been hurt as of yet. No one suggested the daycare be closed either. Instead people suggested, starting with one of the neighbors who was the very first post, on the very first article, that these people needed to either clean up their act or stop running this daycare. This person was fearful for the children at this daycare.
That person did not leave their name in fear of retaliation. Yet, I believe the post was an act of courage and bravery...this person cared about the children and the childrens safety. I am glad for that first post...it woke me up, as I am sure it did alot of people. If you don't agree, that's just to bad. I am no media guy. I am a wife, mother and grandmother...and I have worked with children most of my life. Those that teach in our schools, care for the children, in our churches, those that run daycares, etc., better know that yes, we will be watching you...we are all done with our children being placed in danger because of those that feel that what they do in their private time is nobodies business. Especially when some of these things are criminal.
Further more, I think what bothered me most about that first comment, was when the neighbor stated, that children from the daycare were being brought to one of these addresses to go swimming...I then realised just how serious this was.
I will not disclose my name...not because I am a coward. I will not, because I have enough common sense and wisdom to know what is dangerous and what is not. I guess there should no longer be anymore calls that are anonymous concerning criminal activities, welfare fraud, child abuse etc....I suppose mediaguy, you would consider those that do to be cowards also...or maybe they're as you put it, "loudmouths"?
"i work for NCR Media out of Washington DC"...Well I am a taxpaying, law abiding citizen of the United states of America...just saying :)
Have a nice day, Sir...
Mediaguy...
I can see you have not attended Mass in a very long time. Most of those that attend Mass are the retired Maine workers, the working poor, those that volunteer to help the less fortunate, those that are our family, friends and neighbors and they are all taxpayers too. Don't disk them as though they are yesterdays trash. I haven't seen many people in church wearing prissy sunday clothes. I don't believe that many can afford them. Yet, these same people pray for those in our community daily. They donate food and money for the homeless and hungry, they run second hand clothing stores and most often give the clothes away to those that have children. Alot of these people give out of their own nothingness, they have nothing and give what the can and they give of themselves. I know this to be true. When my child was growing up I would often send all the clothing , shoes and boots etc. that no longer fit to one of this thrift shops in Lewiston. One day while my husband was making a drop off of clothing, the worker at this shop eye's became filled with tears. She told him that she knew a little girl that would be very excited to receive these clothes. I never realised that this child she spoke of was a child that attended school with my own daughter. My child recognized her own clothing and came home to tell us that she had not told a soul that these clothes had been hers at one time. That evening all our daughter could do was tell us how proud this younger girl was, and how everyone was complimenting that little girl on her new clothes. Before you disrespect the Catholic people...get to know who they are and what they do for others. I really find your comment to be offensive and rude. I for one am grateful for all these people, and people of all denominations and those that are non-denominational also. They make our community a much better place.
I am worried for those that give out their names....
Giving out our names is not safe. Disgruntled people can absolutely find where we live and they can easily get our phone numbers also. The internet has many free people searches that go as far as to not only give out our addresses and phone numbers they will even show those searching, a street side view of our homes. I don't like it at all. Yet, I understand LSJ concerns...so I will bow out. Tron, has already informed another member of my family and I, that we will not be missed. :) hehehe :) Gotta love him. :)
I would like to show you how easy it is to find someone once you have their name and what town/city they live in...ZABASEARCH, there are alot of other free search sites that will give you even more information too. This is the reason I will not give out my name...On some of these search sites they will also give out your family members names, all they need is your first name, last name and what state your from. Intelius is a search site that does just that...It really is very scary...and not safe.
http://www.zabasearch.com/
http://www.intelius.com/
I will miss you all... ( I know, Tron, I won't be missed) hehehe :)
Mr.Bechard..
Mr.Bechard, although I agree there is abuse going on by some concerning the welfare system, not everyone that has two legs and arms and can walk are able to work. Some people have other illnesses that prevent them from working. You said, I am so sick of paying state taxes for people who can work...I'll bet if we can get jobs in this state you will see that many will run to get a job...Maine people are not bums. I believe that alot of people want to work. Yet, if you are working two jobs and those jobs aren't enough to pay the rent, utilities and food...what are these people supposed to do? These are our working poor. I hope that Governor Lepage understands that we need jobs that pay a decent wage. Perhaps he could look into the high cost of housing while he is at it...I believe there would be less people on Section 8 if people could afford to pay rent. I believe in the Maine people...I believe if they are afforded a chance to do for their own families...they will.
Nine???
Gee, that's probably the same person that gave me nine disagrees...:) (shaking my head)
Sorry about the "U"...it was supposed to be "I"
Sorry about the "U"...it was supposed to be "I"
You stated U should really
You stated U should really check my facts...I believe I have..I asked those that claimed to be family friends of the Lever/Bolduc's if the Erica and Meagan that worked at the daycare were these two daughters. The answers that were received were very hostile. Not one person said, no, they do not. So I'll ask you, have Erica and Meagan ever worked or are they working at Lever's daycare? I understand that this is your family and you cherish and are protective of them...yet, those of us that have or have had or were thinking of sending our children or grandchildren to Lever's, are very, very concerned.
The facts are public..In the search bar above just print out the names of these girls and you will see the facts as the rest of us have. If that doesn't satisfy you, google their names. I will post just a few...
http://www.sunjournal.com/matters-record/story/942382
http://www.sunjournal.com/node/560804
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-14649819.html
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-14649819.html
I understand that Jaime loves her family as we love the children in our families too....we are not willing to have our children placed in jeopardy, because Jaime wants to protect her children and make excuses for their bad behavior.. The neighbors of the Lever, Bolduc family, understand that Jaime loves her children...but, their lives are being put in danger also. The lives of the other children and grandchildren are being put in danger also. Gee, at some point a mother has to say enough and let their adult children reap the consequences of their own bad behavior...It's not my call though, these are her adult children. But the rest of us also have to worry about the children that attend this daycare. As a grandmother, I am very happy my grandchild no longer attends Lever's daycare. I just hope the state of Maine and the City of Lewiston daycare licensing are on top of this. I would hate to have anything bad happen because of "a", as you put it, crack dealing, trash talking, theiving sociopath.
I'm sure the police are on this...and hopefully those that are responsible for what happened the night of the shooting will be arrested and held accountable.
I'm praying for your family..