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 "Arbor Lodge in Nebraska City, Nebraska." Photo submitted by Alden Schmitz of Bellevue, Nebraska who said, "This was the home of J. Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day in 1872. He was also the Secretary of Agriculture under Grover Cleveland. It is now
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DEXTER: University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Penobscot County Soil and Water Conservation District, is offering its Watershed Stewards program to residents in the Dexter area who want to keep pollution out of their lakes. The training begins, Tuesday June 3rd and will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 at the Dexter Community Center. For more information or to register, please call Bessie Wright or Chris Brewer at (207) 990-3676 ext 3 or e-mail at info@penobscotswcd.org. Registration deadline is May 28, 2008. UMaine Extension's Watershed Stewards program provides 20 hours of training designed to help local citizens recognize threats to their lakes, and gives them the tools needed to reduce or eliminate those threats. In turn, stewards complete at least 20 hours of service to their watershed, which can include projects such as cataloguing pollution sources and working with state agencies to reduce the impacts of these sources. There is no cost to participate, and all stewards receive a comprehensive resource notebook at no charge. Extension Assistant Scientist Laura Wilson noted that “the majority of topics we'll be covering are relevant to any local lake or pond—so if you're on Sebec, Schoodic or one of the other area lakes, you are welcome to join us!” There are many sources of pollution in this area—commercial sites, logging roads, private roads and residential properties—that threaten the health of this particular watershed. “It is up to us, Maine's citizens, to recognize these sources of pollution and correct these problems,” stressed Wilson.
FARMINGTON, ME (May 9, 2008)-University of Maine at Farmington Dining Services has recently joined with Green Bean Bio-Fuel, a Vassalboro-based biodiesel production company, to lead the way among ARAMARK services nationwide in recycling waste cooking oil for bio-fuel production. Through the efforts of Chris Kinney, director of the University's food services, Green Bean Bio-Fuel will collect UMF's waste cooking oil to produce the more environmentally friendly fuel that can be purchased by local businesses and schools to help with their energy costs and assist in reducing greenhouse gases. Green Bean Bio-Fuel collects waste cooking oil from food facilities in Maine and New Hampshire to produce a bio-fuel free of petroleum products. The company's production currently averages about 6,000 gallons per week with plans to increase next year to approximately 900,000 gallons annually. Bio-fuel emissions don't pose a threat to the atmosphere, according to Dylan Voorhees of the Natural Resources Council of Maine. Though not 100-percent carbon neutral, bio-fuels produce much less carbon emission per gallon than regular diesel. Both the University and its food services share a commitment to environmental stewardship and to graduating responsible global citizens who care about the environment. This new sustainable initiative is expected to recycle more than 1,600 gallons of waste cooking oil and grease annually, saving the cost of sending it to a regional facility for partial re-use. "We are proud to be able to say that we are recycling 100-percent of our waste cooking oil for bio-fuel," Kinney said, "and being 'green' is contagious. I am hearing from the directors of other food service programs who are interested in enhancing their own recycling efforts with similar programs." Prior to this environmentally responsible enterprise, UMF's Dining Services has been a leader in food services regarding recycling, waste reduction and the use of local foods. In 2007 the Maine Resource Recovery Association named UMF Dining Services Composter of the Year for composting 35 tons of food waste. That same year, UMF recycled 7.6 tons of cardboard; 1,870 cubic feet of plastic; 5,985 cubic feet of metal; and 920 cubic feet of glass.  Now open 7 days of the week MAINE - Laura Rand Executive Director for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Penobscot and Hancock counties, today reminded producers of the acreage reporting requirements that must be met prior to receiving program benefits. Filing an accurate acreage report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage and prevented planting acreage, can prevent the loss of benefits for a variety of programs. According to Rand, acreage reports on crops are due in the county office by the earlier of July 15 or 15 calendar days before the onset of harvest or grazing of the specific crop acreage being reported. "It is also very important that producers report crop losses, including those insured under Federal Crop Insurance (FCIC) and Non-insured Assistance Program (NAP) within 15 days of the date damage occurred or 15 days from the date damage is apparent," says Rand. "Losses and or damages to crops must be reported after each disaster occurrence and in a timely manner to insure continued eligibility for benefits." Producers are encouraged to visit their local FSA county office to file the required FSA-578 certification report before the deadline dates expire.
Pine Tree Hospice and the American Legion Post in Dover-Foxcroft are collaborating on an educational program, “Wounded Warriors and What They Can Teach Us,” being held on Friday evening, June 6, 2008 at the American Legion Chadbourne-Merrill Post #29 on Park Street in Dover-Foxcroft. This powerful and meaningful presentation is open to the public and will provide information on the psychological impact of war on veterans and valuable end-of-life material directed to Veterans, their families and their caregivers (personal and professional). More than 600,000 veterans die each year. In 2001, 25% of Americans who died were veterans. However, most veterans do not die in a Veterans' Affairs medical center. Therefore, it is important for healthcare providers in all settings to be familiar with the often unique needs of the veteran population, especially with regard to chronic terminal illness at the end of life. The program will focus on several ways the caregivers can provide this special care making the end of life process a time of healing for a wounded spirit. Guest speakers include Dr. Patrick Daly, Palliative Care Director at the Veterans Administration, and Kandyce Powell, Executive Director of the Maine Hospice Council and Chair of the National Hospice/Veterans Advisory Committee, who will discuss the (first in the nation) Hospice/Veterans Partnership, status of Veterans, hospice care in Maine and local community referrals and services for Veterans. Representative Pete Johnson from the Cecil R. Cole Post # 94 in Greenville and Pine Tree Hospice Board President, Sue Mackey Andrews, will also address the group. Marcia Walden, a Home Health and Hospice Nurse at Community Health and Counseling Services will review hospice services provided locally. Amy Madigan-Dube, Coordinator of Volunteers and Client Services, will review the variety of volunteer opportunities available at Pine Tree Hospice. Doors will open for social time at 4:30 p.m., followed by a potluck dinner at 5:00 p.m. The program portion of the evening will take place from 5:45 – 8:45 p.m. For additional information about the program, please call Ed Conroy, American Legion Post #29 Commander at 564-3265 or Cynthia Scott, Executive Director of Pine Tree Hospice at 564-4359.
CENTRAL MAINE - North Country Riding Club is hosting an “Equine Spring Shot Clinic” with Ronald Miles, D.V.M. of Foxcroft Veterinary Services on Saturday, May 10, 2008. The Clinic is being held at NCRC’s Show Grounds at Bud Elms Field, Old Ripley Road in Dexter starting at 9am. The clinic is open for Foxcroft Vet’s customers only (but you don't have to be an NCRC member). Dr. Miles said that due to the high demand for yearly shots, barn visits will be limited this spring, so the clinic is the time to get your shots early for show season. The regular yearly shots and coggins will be provided, but no teeth floating, sheath cleaning or other procedures will be preformed. There will be no farm fee. Please call Bonnie at 278-5897 to set up the time frame you that will work for you and to get a head count for a smooth running clinic on Saturday May 10th. North Country Riding Club's next monthly meeting will be on April 30th at the Dexter Town Hall, 6:30 Snack n' Chat and 7 pm meeting and is open to the public. If you have more questions about North Country Riding Club, contact Judy Wilbur Craig, NCRC Media Correspondent at judy@DexterMaine.com or 924.3067. Adoptions Plus is hosting a Microchip and Rabies Clinic on May 10, 2008 from 11:00 to 12:00 at the Pet Motel on Route 7 in Corinna. Rabies shots will be $15, Micro Chips only $35 and Nail trims just $5. Proceeds are going to the non-profit groupo Adoptions Plus to help the stray animals at the Pet Motel to find their forever homes. Protect your pets to protect your family. In order to license your dogs you must have an up to date rabies shot and it is state law that all cats must possess a valid rabies shot. Dexter Vet Clinic will be doing this clinic at Pet Motel on the Dexter Road in Corinna. For more questions please call Mike at 924-7513 or Marsha at 270-0385.
Book written by author Charles Todd TheDailyME.com is now featuring local book reviews by a local reviewer Litera Scripta. Most books are found locally at Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter. We hope you enjoy...... In this the eleventh in a series of Inspector Ian Rutledge novels, the author has brilliantly outdone himself – or, I should say “they have outdone themselves”, since this series is written by a mother/son team. If you have not read any of these books you are really missing something, as they are beautifully written and historically retrospective since the leading character is a veteran of the First World War. Add to that Hamish MacLeod, his best friend and a sergeant under his command during the war whom he had to execute because of his refusal to obey orders, haunts him. Not in the sense of actually appearing, but through his conscience. Rutledge has never been able to “put the ghost to rest” because he questions his decision to order the execution. Hamish, therefore, rides along in the back seat of the inspector's car and offers his opinions along the way. This makes for some very interesting conversations, as you might guess. While these books are listed as mysteries, they are written more to show the reader the inner-workings of the characters' minds. Yes, there is always someone murdered, and always a long list of possible suspects, and several twists and turns along the way to the resolution of the case. Inspector Rutledge's personality and background perfectly support his expertise in investigation, as he does so with a hand not as heavy as that of the local police force, wherever he is “sleuthing”. The manner in which he talks with suspects and the families of the victims, and his unfailing courtesy and kindness is refreshing. There are no SWAT teams on the rooftops, no screaming through bull horns, and no rough treatment to force a confession. Inspector Rutledge is the epitome of an old-time English gentleman who just happens to be a Scotland Yard official. The joint authors of this series must work through telepathy to get their thoughts and words to meld so perfectly, as one lives in Delaware, and the other lives in North Carolina. The stories, however, all take place in Great Britain shortly after the war, so perhaps this electronic age has made it all possible.
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