Litter Cleanup Set for Saturday, May 7th

(Lamoine) — As the snow melts, the litter appears along roadsides all over Maine . If all goes well, much of that litter will end up in its proper location in Lamoine. Volunteers will hit the road on Saturday, May 7th beginning at 8:30 AM at the Town Hall.

Georgia Munsell agreed to lead the effort again this year after a very successful cleanup last spring. Volunteers will receive trash bags and orange vests and assigned to stretches of road that need a cleaning. The litter pickup will end at 11:00 AM, and volunteers will man pickup trucks to pick up the bags of trash left by the volunteer pickers.

It's recommended that folks bring gloves and possibly a rake to reach trash in ditches. Bug spray might be a good idea too, depending on the weather.

Last year over 3-dozen people pitched in to clean up the roads in Lamoine, and it made a big difference in how the town looked. The Conservation Commission has helped to sponsor the effort with volunteers and publicity.

Anyone who wants more information may contact Mrs. Munsell via e-mail: Munsells@direcway.com.

Scout Troop Disbands

(Lamoine) — Boy Scout Troop 88 has disbanded after being unable to find a scoutmaster following the retirement of Ted Duffy. The troop saw a record number of young men become Eagle Scouts ( see January issue) . The number of active members dwindled to three, and all three have joined Troop 93 in Trenton .

The Cub Scouts also face an uncertain future. Only two boys are left in the pack following the completion of the Webelos program this spring. Many of them say they'll not continue with scouting because there is no troop in Lamoine.

It's hoped that with so many Eagle Scouts still in town, someone will come forward to lead the program. Interested people should contact the Katahdin Area Council (800-353-5888).

Jazz Band Performs Well At States

(Houlton) — Several grade school musicians from Lamoine received honors at the State Jazz Festival in March in Houlton. Recognized for Outstanding Achievement were Jennifer Eckert (who got a trophy for best rhythm soloist in Division IV), Cara Weber, Sean Keady, Taylor Jones and Gina Soutthivong. Each received a “1” rating. The Lamoine Jazz Band is led by music teacher Karen Hawthorne.

Road Finally Named

(Lamoine) — Lydia 's Lane it is. Selectmen assigned the name to the road serving the Marlboro Woods subdivision after a lengthy debate. Chair Jo Cooper wanted to name the road Remick Lane to reflect the history of that area. Landowner Tim Ring had requested Lydia 's Lane in honor of his late aunt Lydia Dunbar who owned the land for many years.

Also named during the winter was Up Back Road , which is across from Lamoine State Park on land owned by Eric Hartman.

Long Range Planning Committee News

(Lamoine) — Lamoine's long range planning committee has more questions than answers at this point. One of the questions is what should the questions be. The committee is thinking about conducting a community survey to help determine a direction for Lamoine. Also under study is creation of a town veterans memorial. The Committee will need a new chair, as newly elected Selectman Brett Jones said he would continue to serve on the committee, but not as chairman. The next Long Range Planning meeting is set for April 19th at the Town Hall

Historical Society

By John Wuorinen

(Lamoine) - This winter the Lamoine Historical Society spent Saturday mornings going through boxes and notebooks of the Joe Lear Collection. The thousands of genealogical, cemetery and constables' log records are now housed in acid-free archival folders and boxes to be preserved for the future. There are still many boxes and artifacts of the historical society's own collection to be re-housed, and we are always looking for volunteers to help. Call Anne Stocking at 667-6564 for information.

Thanks to the Town of Lamoine for granting the Historical Society $600 at Town Meeting. We will be able to continue preservation efforts with those funds. Summer programs and meeting schedules are in the works. Stay tuned to Lamoine's Cable TV channel and local papers for information.

DARE Graduates Learn to Say NO! To Drugs

(Lamoine) — Fifth graders at the Lamoine Consolidated School (pictured at left) received their T-Shirts as graduates of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program in March. Hancock County Deputy Scott Kane instructed the students for several weeks about the dangers of drug use, and in ways to resist the pressures to use illegal substances.

The program has run in Lamoine schools for many years now with great success. It's designed to help students learn at a young age what kinds of pressures they potentially face as they get older, and to give them the tools they need to make good decisions in regard to drugs. School officials say Deputy Kane is an excellent instructor who has a good rapport with the students.

Vital Statistics

(Lamoine) - Winter proved to be a tough season in Lamoine, as several residents passed away. Lorraine Viola Grenier , who's family lives on Falcon Lane , died January 23rd. Ellie Bennett Rich , a long time resident of Jordan River Road , passed away on February 15th. Michael Alan Kief of Pinkhams Flats died on the 17th of February. Barbara Coe Willis of Lamoine Beach Road , died on the 21st of February, and Villa H. Tweedie , a long-time Lamoine resident of Meadow Point Road , died on the 24th of February.

Just one birth to report since the last Lamoine Quarterly . Genevieve Willow Cameron of Douglas Highway was born in Blue Hill on December 23rd.

No marriages took place during the quarter in Lamoine.