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MISSED OUR ANNUAL MEETING? IT WAS A
GOOD ONE!
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Patrick, Marjory & Joseph Kneeland |
There was an abundance of interesting
information at TLIA’s 29th Annual meeting held on July 13
at the Ricker Memorial Library. Awards, reports, kids and speakers were
presented to the group. |
Nancy and Bob Hutchinson |
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Special thanks and TLIA plaques were given
to retiring Board members Dick Harris and Charlie Rodway and a
handsome desk set given to retiring President Barbara Shapiro by
emcee Ed Hinkley. All were recognized for their tireless years of
work on behalf of TLIA.
The lake’s health is of primary
importance. John Laskey, Volunteer Lake Monitor, reported on tests
done by him and his partner, newly accredited V.L. M. George Kelly as
well as the 2001 report of Scott Williams’. |
Treasurer Richard Barry and Secretary Paula Smith takin' care of
business |
George Kelley, Wendy Webber w/ niece Anna Rothfus and Dick Harris work the raffle |
All told, the lake is
about the same, with depletion of oxygen appearing in late August, which
stresses fish and the lake. Runoff and its attendant phosphorus must be
prevented to reduce the threat of algae growth. So far, no milfoil has
been discovered, but we must remain vigilant, for it has appeared in
neighboring lakes. If a plant is suspicious, every effort must be made
to bag it and have it checked. |
Barry MacMillian and Jacqui Misenheimer selling TLIA tee's. |
Scholarship winners to the Maine
Conservation School Camp were introduced by Linda Laskey, project
chairperson. Three youngsters from Poland Elementary School delighted
the audience with brief talks about their camp experiences. |
Dick Harris receives plaque from Ed Hinkley |
The program will be continued next year, with the hope that
TLIA members will encourage their children/grandchildren to enter the essay
contest. Four children, ages 10-12, are picked for a one-week stay at the
Camp. Letters with information will be mailed in early Spring of ’03.
Phoebe Hardesty of Androscoggin
Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, sponsor of our current Long Range
Lake/Watershed Management Plan, gave a brief explanation of the Plan and its
intended results. Questions were fielded and announcement was made of the
Public Watershed Meeting to be held in August.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Septic Systems was
the chosen topic of Septic-Tech representative Scott Samuelson and
Sebago Technics representative John Toothacre. Using slides, they
conducted a comprehensive presentation, with time left over for lots of
questions. All speakers were awarded their choice of a TLIA t-shirt,
sweatshirt or cap as a thank-you.
The newest Board member is A. Barry MacMillan who
replaces Charles Rodway. She also cheerfully chairs the sales of TLIA
merchandise. The nominating committee, however, was unable to find a new
president or vice-president at that time, but the search will continue.
The membership voted to donate $100 to the Library for use of
the room. Raffle winners were picked and next year’s annual meeting was set
for the second Saturday in July. The meeting was adjourned before noon.
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Charlie Rodway receives kudos from Ed Hinkley for his
work. |
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Ed Hinkley receives thank-you buss from Babs Shapiro |
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