We’ve passed the quarter century mark, actually entering out 27^th year of as an organized group. No longer in our youth, we’re heading towards early middle age, time to contemplate where we’ve been, what we’ve done and what’s to be done next. Protecting our lake means vigilance, means we can’t rest and think all’s well, even when the lake looks sparkling clean.

Though we count ourselves fortunate to have a strong volunteer base, people committed to protecting and preserving our lake, we still need professional advice. That’s where Scott Williams comes in. An aquatic biologist and a man totally devoted to safeguarding Maine lakes, he’ll speak to us on July 10 about a new threat to lakes: invasive plants. He’s been monitoring Tripp for many years and knows what lurks beneath the surface. Luckily, we don’t yet have Eurasian Milfoil or Zebra Mussels, but if we don’t take preventive steps, they could easily establish themselves.

Please mark your calendar and join us on Saturday, July 10, at the Ricker Memorial Library. A light breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 9. See you then! …BS