A growing experience

The students George E. Jack and Steep Falls elementary schools in Standish are learning organic food growing methods right outside their classrooms in gardens planted with help from Rippling Waters Farm in Steep Falls.

While teachers are offer curriculum and learning activities to reaffirm the outdoor lessons, the food grown will be used in school lunches whenever possible, donated to local food pantries, and also used for a family harvest festival in the fall.

Students helped clear the sod from the newly tilled garden spaces to get them ready for planting. This is the second year the farm has planted gardens at School Administrative District 6 schools.

Keeping it clean

The Richville Library on Route 114 will be hold the Richville Library Fair Saturday, May 24, featuring a giant yard and bake sale and car wash.

The fair will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with proceeds going to the library fund. Sale tables can be rented for $10. For more information, call 642-4698.

V.I.P.S. graduate

The Standish Volunteers in Police Service celebrated the culmination of months of learning with caps and gowns last week as the 18 volunteers participated in a graduation ceremony at Saint Joseph’s College Tuesday.

“It was really great,” said program coordinator and fellow graduate Janet Biczak. “Everyone had a great time.”

The volunteer program, uses community volunteers to assist the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office in its daily duties. Volunteers can serve the patrol, community service and events and administrative branches of the sheriff’s office.

Since last fall the volunteers have gathered once a week to learn policing procedures. Classes they took included radio telecommunication, crime scene preservation, CPR certification and hazardous material training.

While in training, volunteers have already assisted the sheriff’s Office by directing traffic at fires and accident scenes, monitoring traffic speed, and checking on vacation properties in the area. Most recently volunteers assisted with a license checkpoint on the Cumberland-York county line.

“I think the program has been working out just fantasic,” said Capt. David Williams. “I think it has been a real plus for the Sheriff’s Department, and the town of Standish, it has also been a real plus for the participants.”

Although the first class has graduated, the program is still accepting volunteers.

“As soon as we have enough for a new class we will begin the training program again,” said Biczak.

If you would like to volunteer or learn more about the program, please contact Janet Biczak at biczak@cumberlandcounty.org

A top Citizen

The Maine Recreation and Park Association presented Michele Rowe with the recognition of Citizen of the Year at its annual conference.

Rowe has been involved as a very active member with the Standish Recreation Committee since 2000, and has also been involved as a board member or chairperson of numerous Bonny Eagle organizations. Those who have worked with her recognize her as being a role model for volunteers, and credit her with the unique ability to promote unity within the community. Rowe resides in Standish with her husband Tim and their son Curtis.

Buy it, then plant it

The Wildridge Garden Club is having its annual plant sale at George E. Jack Elementary School on Northeast Road Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This sale has previously been held on Route 114, so please be aware of the new location. Come early for your best choices. For more information, call Betty 642-4166 or Susan at 247-6577.

Hot rods

The 29th annual Bonny Eagle Car Show will be held Sunday, May 18, on the middle and high school grounds.

The car show raises money for Bonny Eagle athletic programs will feature car categories such as classic cars and trucks, tuners, postwar vehicles, street rods, and mini-trucks. There will also be a flea market and various vendors.

Drivers of show cars must arrive for set up at 6 a.m. The gates open to the public at 8 a.m. Tickets and car registration fees are $5. For more information contact Vada at 642-5363. This event is rain or shine.

The Scene

Friday

The School Administrative District 6 Community Talent Show at Bonny Eagle High School starts at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.

Memory Lane Music Hall welcomes Road Scholars. Doors open at 4 p.m.

Saturday

Memory Lane Music Hall welcomes a tribute to Rod Stewart with Rick Larrimore. Doors open at 8 p.m.

William Myrick and Deziree Larrivee, fourth-grade students at George E. Jack Elementary School dig up some worms in the new garden planted by Rippling Waters Farm in Steep Falls.

A growing experience

The students George E. Jack and Steep Falls elementary schools in Standish are learning organic food growing methods right outside their classrooms in gardens planted with help from Rippling Waters Farm in Steep Falls.

While teachers are offer curriculum and learning activities to reaffirm the outdoor lessons, the food grown will be used in school lunches whenever possible, donated to local food pantries, and also used for a family harvest festival in the fall.

Students helped clear the sod from the newly tilled garden spaces to get them ready for planting. This is the second year the farm has planted gardens at School Administrative District 6 schools.

Keeping it clean

The Richville Library on Route 114 will be hold the Richville Library Fair Saturday, May 24, featuring a giant yard and bake sale and car wash.

The fair will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with proceeds going to the library fund. Sale tables can be rented for $10. For more information, call 642-4698.

V.I.P.S. graduate

The Standish Volunteers in Police Service celebrated the culmination of months of learning with caps and gowns last week as the 18 volunteers participated in a graduation ceremony at Saint Joseph’s College Tuesday.

“It was really great,” said program coordinator and fellow graduate Janet Biczak. “Everyone had a great time.”

The volunteer program, uses community volunteers to assist the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office in its daily duties. Volunteers can serve the patrol, community service and events and administrative branches of the sheriff’s office.

Since last fall the volunteers have gathered once a week to learn policing procedures. Classes they took included radio telecommunication, crime scene preservation, CPR certification and hazardous material training.

While in training, volunteers have already assisted the sheriff’s Office by directing traffic at fires and accident scenes, monitoring traffic speed, and checking on vacation properties in the area. Most recently volunteers assisted with a license checkpoint on the Cumberland-York county line.

“I think the program has been working out just fantasic,” said Capt. David Williams. “I think it has been a real plus for the Sheriff’s Department, and the town of Standish, it has also been a real plus for the participants.”

Although the first class has graduated, the program is still accepting volunteers.

“As soon as we have enough for a new class we will begin the training program again,” said Biczak.

If you would like to volunteer or learn more about the program, please contact Janet Biczak at biczak@cumberlandcounty.org

A top Citizen

The Maine Recreation and Park Association presented Michele Rowe with the recognition of Citizen of the Year at its annual conference.

Rowe has been involved as a very active member with the Standish Recreation Committee since 2000, and has also been involved as a board member or chairperson of numerous Bonny Eagle organizations. Those who have worked with her recognize her as being a role model for volunteers, and credit her with the unique ability to promote unity within the community. Rowe resides in Standish with her husband Tim and their son Curtis.

Buy it, then plant it

The Wildridge Garden Club is having its annual plant sale at George E. Jack Elementary School on Northeast Road Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This sale has previously been held on Route 114, so please be aware of the new location. Come early for your best choices. For more information, call Betty 642-4166 or Susan at 247-6577.

Hot rods

The 29th annual Bonny Eagle Car Show will be held Sunday, May 18, on the middle and high school grounds.

The car show raises money for Bonny Eagle athletic programs will feature car categories such as classic cars and trucks, tuners, postwar vehicles, street rods, and mini-trucks. There will also be a flea market and various vendors.

Drivers of show cars must arrive for set up at 6 a.m. The gates open to the public at 8 a.m. Tickets and car registration fees are $5. For more information contact Vada at 642-5363. This event is rain or shine.

The Scene

Friday

The School Administrative District 6 Community Talent Show at Bonny Eagle High School starts at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.

Memory Lane Music Hall welcomes Road Scholars. Doors open at 4 p.m.

Saturday

Memory Lane Music Hall welcomes a tribute to Rod Stewart with Rick Larrimore. Doors open at 8 p.m.

William Myrick and Deziree Larrivee, fourth-grade students at George E. Jack Elementary School dig up some worms in the new garden planted by Rippling Waters Farm in Steep Falls.