Legislative
Marilyn Stinson, 71 Beedle Road, Richmond 737-2611
Grange Moderator, Dana Sullivan is shown on the left with four of the five candidates running for a three year term of Richmond's Selectboard - Michail Grizkewitsch, Clarence Cummins, Dan Dunton and David Guillmette. Enterprise Grange #48 has an annual 'Meet the Candidates Night' when the citizens can get an opportunity to meet and question those who will represent them in town government. Every person running for every office was invited to participate.
Richmond's town meeting will be June 2nd with town elections on June 9th.
Steven Haycock
Maine State Grange
146 State Street
Augusta, Maine
www.mainestategrange.org
1-800-464-3421
February 9, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact: Steven Haycock
Granger04071@aol.com
207-998-2783
-Grange Opposes Governor’s Dept. of Agriculture Merger Plan-
Augusta, Maine - The Executive Committee of the Maine State Grange recently convened and adopted policy to oppose Governor John Baldacci’s plan to merge the Departments of Agriculture, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Conservation and Marine Resources.
After the resolution was adopted, James Owens, Master (President) of the Maine State Grange stated that, “The Maine State Grange has for many years supported agriculture in the State of Maine. We believe that the continued well being of our citizens is sustained by our agricultural base and diluting the Department of Agriculture will not be in the best interest of anyone."
To: Senator Rotundo, Representative Fischer, members of the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs
From: Steven Verrill – Maine State Grange
The Maine State Grange wishes to speak in favor of LD 426.
The Grange was one of the first nationwide farm family organizations in the U.S. In the early years of the Grange our halls were the center of activity in many rural towns. The Grange played a very important role in the educational, social, cultural and economic well being of rural Mainers. Many of our halls are still used for town meetings and other public and private gatherings. There are 168 Granges in Maine today and 155 own their own buildings.
March 19, 2006
To: Senate Chair John Nutting, House Chair Wendy Pieh and Members of the Legislative Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
From: Steven Verrill – Maine State Grange - President
The Maine State Grange wishes to express its support for LD 1070 an Act to Create the Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Council. We believe that teaching our school age youth about the importance of our nations food and fiber system is of primary importance to our nations security and well being. With a smaller percentage of our population now directly involved with food and fiber production, it is imperative that all people understand the need for good stewardship and foster a better understanding of issues that effect our food and fiber production.
