Peavey's General Store

Peavey's General Store is now running a two week Sales Ad - starting Feb.13th! Every two weeks a new ad will come out. Peavey's sells local beef, and they can be reached for take-out at 589-4211. Peavey's Store is accepting any local sports or scouts group to sign up for the donation of bottles for their bottle drive - they will have a drawing every quarter for the winner - the last one collected $31.00 and some change!

Peavey's is your locally owned and operated store. Call 589-4211 or stop in for details!

Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance Activities 

Freedom

Wednesday, February 15, 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Discussion Group

Please join Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance hosts Read & Heidi Brugger for a discussion course developed by the Northwest Earth Institute, a non-profit organization in Portland OR. The course will meet every other Wednesday evening from 6:30–8:00 p.m. beginning February 15. Participants need to purchase a discussion guide ($21) prior to the first meeting. Group size is limited to 12 participants. Topics covered include: A Sense of Place, Responsibility to Place, Knowing Your Bioregion, Living in Place, Mapping Your Place, Building Local Community, and Empowerment. Pre-registration required. For more info or to sign up, contact Heidi or Read at 207-382-6477 or heidivnb@netscape.net

Montville

Wednesday, February 22, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Snowshoe Hike

Join Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition and Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance for a snowshoe walk on the Northern Headwaters Trail. This 3.5-mile loop takes hikers past a near-pristine section of the Sheepscot headwaters. Bring water, snack, and dress warmly. This event is co-sponsored by Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition as part of its Wednesday Walker Series. FMI contact trip leader Buck O’Herin at 207-589-4311. Meet at the Whitten Hill Parking Lot and trailhead on the Halldale Road in Montville. The hike is moderately difficult.

Belfast

Thursday, March 15; 6:30 p.m.

Belfast Free Library

Presentation: “Connecting Habitat, Trails, and Health: A Conservation Vision for Midcoast Maine”

Join Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance, Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition, and New Forest Institute for a presentation with ecologist Janet McMahon, who will talk about the first ever conservation plan for midcoast Maine and a proposed walking trail from Unity to Belfast. Conserved lands contribute greatly to the health and quality of life in our region. Come learn about a vision that is bold and obtainable. Doubling the amount of conserved land in midcoast Maine and connecting communities and farms to a network of trails will support the health of both human and non-human communities. Additional speakers will discuss the ongoing trail effort and the meaning of both conservation and trails to our communities. FMI, contact Buck O’Herin at 207-589-4311.

Montville

Wednesday, March 28; 9:30 a.m.

Snowshoe Hike

Join Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance and Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition for a conditions-permitting snowshoe hike on the Bog Brook trail in Montville. This 2-mile loop traverses a wide range of woods, glades, and wetlands. Evidence of deer, moose, and beaver is common. Meet on the Halldale Road next to the Bog Brook Marsh in Montville. This hike is part of BBWC’s Wednesday Walker Series. FMI, contact trip leader Karin at 207-322-5545.

Walker School Needs Your Help!

Walker Elementary School collects the following items: Box Top & Labels for Education tabs, soda can tabs, empty ink cartridges and Hannaford Helps Schools register receipts. You may drop these items off at school (at the front desk with Mrs. Emery). There is also a "Box Top" collection tin at the Liberty Library. Thanks in advance for your support.

Support the Montville Fire Department!

Lots of returnable bottles and cans left over from your Valentine’s Day party? Why not donate some - or all - to benefit the Montville Volunteer Fire Department? It’s easy to be a local philanthropist! Just take your empties to the 10-4 Store on Rt. 3 in Montville and tell them your bottles and cans are designated for the fire department. It’s easy!

Send me some news!

If you have news you’d like to see in the paper or online, give me a buzz at 589-4452 or better yet, email me at montvillenews@yahoo.com