Petition: Stop the deer culling!
I just signed the petition "Mt. Lebanon Deer Culling: Stop the deer culling!" and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.Our goal is to reach 500 signatures and we need more support. You...
View ArticleAn open letter to the PA Game Commission
Charlotte Stephenson, Mt. Lebanon resident and Lebo Citizens reader, sent the following email to the PA Game Commission. Thank you, Charlotte!From: Charlotte StephensonTo: pgccomments...
View ArticleBenner received $12,000 for services rendered
I filed a Right To Know on Monday, February 2, 2015 for "all invoices submitted by Merlin Benner/Wildlife Specialists LLC for services rendered to date."Steve Feller granted my request in a timely...
View ArticleHere's how Benner plans to kill the deer
On page 3 of Mt. Lebanon's contract, Merlin Benner describes the procedure his company will be using to kill the deer. After the deer are "euthanized,"the heads of the deer will be covered with plastic...
View ArticleMedia Coverage of the Commissioners' Dirty Deed
As of 5:29 PM, the Stop the deer culling petition has 3,213 supporters.The Trib reports Divisive deer plan sparks protest in Mt. LebanonAnd from the folks at the Post-Gazette, who claim we have...
View ArticleHow the School District CHEATS Mt. Lebanon taxpayers
While the focus here has been primarily directed toward the municipality's deer, our school district has been up to their old tricks preparing the legally required Preliminary Budget, a.k.a. "fake...
View ArticleBastards
I'm sorry, but that is how I feel towards our municipal government.Here is what is on the Municipal website.PERMIT ISSUED FOR DEER MANAGEMENTThe Pennsylvania Game Commission has issued a permit to Mt....
View ArticleBaiting begins
People are asking me where the baiting is occurring, not to tamper with, but to warn their children. I will post photos as I receive them. Consider this post a work in progress.McNeilly Park, located...
View ArticleCommission considers additional private property locations UPDATED
According to the Commission Discussion Session Agenda for tomorrow, February 23, 2015, our commissioners will be considering additional private property locations for deer killing. Brian Benner from...
View ArticleCIVIC-MINDED? UPDATED
The Post-Gazette reported:Quietly, discreetly, a few civic-minded archers have been hunting for deer in Mt. Lebanon for years.“I’ve taken five does out,” said Dave, a Mt. Lebanon archer who asked that...
View ArticleLinfante called me a lesbian
I really didn't want to post these emails, since Kristen thrives on this kind of attention, but I have been advised to publish them on my blog. In my first response, I copied the commission, the...
View ArticlePhotos from tonight's meeting - UPDATED No Deer Culling in Scott Township!
Anti-Culling Protesters Demonstrate At Mt. Lebanon MeetingChanges Being Made To Mt. Lebanon Deer Culling PlanGroup protest Mt. Lebanon deer cull proposal"To a certain degree, almost like cruel...
View ArticleMore photos of corrals
Robb Hollow - one entranceRobb Hollow - one entranceConnor Road: black plastic in place; two entrances. Connor Road: black plastic in place; two entrances. Connor Road: black plastic in place; two...
View ArticleDeer Protest on Connor Road
I'm sorry I missed today's deer protest on Connor Road. Logistically, it was a poor choice for a protest. But that was exactly the point to selecting this site. Surrounded by natural gas transmission...
View ArticleSantoni: Hunting the Deer Hunters
Santoni: Hunting the Deer Hunters | Backstory blog.triblive.com/sbts/2015/03/02/santoni-mt-lebanon-hunting-the-deer-huntersThat is exactly what many residents have been doing in recent days, "Hunting...
View ArticleA Comprehensive Letter From A Mt. Lebanon Resident
The following recommendation to withdraw the Capture and Euthanize Contract was sent to our Mt. Lebanon Commissioners, Municipal Manager, Mt. Lebanon Police Chief, Solicitor, and president of Wildlife...
View ArticleThe Realtors AREN'T Happy with Mt. Lebanon
A new website just went live. http://endthenewcomertax.com/ Paid for by the Realtors® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, the website lists this about the Newcomer Tax:It’s an Unfair, Forced...
View ArticleKilling starts on Monday, after dark UPDATED
Mt. Lebanon deer-culling corrals sprayed with urine, repellant“I don't trust them to abide by the law, because they haven't so far," Benner said.Excuse me? WE HAVEN'T ABIDED BY THE LAW SO FAR? Uh, Mr....
View ArticleWhy is it always the wrong one resigning from the School Board?
Another good guy has submitted his resignation to the Mt. Lebanon Board of School Directors. According to the March 9, 2015 School Board Agenda, the Board will accept the resignation of school...
View ArticleChange Orders for March, including a transfer of up to $538,000 of funds
From the March 9, 2015 School Board Meeting Agenda:Change Orders for High School Renovation Project – The change orders for the high school project totals $55,207 from the Contingency and $65,938 from...
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