winter-2013 - Kennebunk Land Trust

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Land Legacy
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K E N N E B U N K
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KLT Map Project
by Don Gobeil, Board Chair
Maps have served as the primary mechanism to
graphically portray man’s physical environment
for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Whether
to chronicle the adventures of early explorers
during the Age of Discovery, or scribble lines on
the back of a napkin to show directions to your
home, maps have always had the capability
to convey information in a way that cannot be
replicated by any other medium. Effective map
making (cartography) is most compelling and
useful when it presents information in a way that
combines both the elements of art and technical
presentation. A mapmaker uses art in the sense
that the map should include visual cues such
as color, clarity and overall look in a manner
that allows for the technical information such as
scale, geographic and manmade land features
to be more readily understandable.
At the heart of what Kennebunk Land Trust
does is to acquire and conserve land for the
benefit of natural and human communities.
As such, we continually strive to provide
our supporters and the greater community
pertinent information about property we own,
and to showcase opportunities we offer to
individuals who wish to interact with and enjoy
our natural environment. Maps are a central
conduit with which we can achieve this goal.
In 2012, KLT undertook a project to freshen
up our organizational mapping information
in order to provide a more comprehensive
and useful summary of our properties, trail
systems and other natural areas. We contracted
with a professional mapping company, Map
Adventures, LLC to assemble and organize the
myriad of distinct and separate maps already
generated, and create a map for us that is up to
date and capable of changing as KLT grows.
In today’s world however, information
no longer exists only in ‘hardcopy’ form.
We live in a digital age, and that means
disseminating information digitally is equally
important, whether it be maps, photos or
text. Consequently, it was important for KLT
to create a hybrid product that succeeded in
providing the information we sought to convey as
both a hardcopy map and an interactive digital map
available online.
The result of this project is the creation of a new
map of KLT property, trail systems and natural
areas. The hardcopy version is available for
$4.95 through local vendors, KLT directly, or at
the Farmers’ Market in the spring. It is beautifully
crafted (the art of it) and includes property and
trail descriptions, directions, landmarks and other
mapping details as well as engaging photos.
The map has also been packaged to be an
interactive component of the KLT website (www.
kennebunklandtrust.org), where users have the
ability to zoom in and print out specific areas of
interest. Check it out.
In whatever form you wish, we encourage you to
take advantage of this new offering. Learn more
about the Kennebunk Land Trust and get out there
and explore the recreational opportunities that exist
in the local area. It is time well spent.
A Great Year
by Marie Louise St.Onge
Chair
Don Gobeil
Vice Chair
Scott Gasperin
Treasurer
Brian Champion
Secretary
Tony Liguori
Richard Barnes
Stuart Bowen
Gordon Collins
Isabel Lescure
Madelyn Marx, Emerita
Nora Ordway
Beth Sandmire
Tom Wellman
Executive Director
Marie Louise St.Onge
Administrator
Linda Scotland
Kennebunk Land Trust
11 York Street
Kennebunk, Maine 04043
(207) 985-8734
[email protected]
www.kennebunklandtrust.org
Newsletter design
a s s o c i a t e s i n c.
c re a t i v e m a r ke t i n g & d e s i g n
The year 2012 marked the
Trust’s 40th Anniversary, a
milestone that all of us were
proud to celebrate. From
its beginnings in 1972,
the work of the Trust has
been advanced and made
successful by steadfast
volunteers and the same
is true today. With the help
of many committed and generous individuals
of all ages and talents, acquisitions are made
possible, trails are built, funds are raised, and
we remain a vibrant and relevant partner in the
local area.
Highlights of the year included: our most
successful ever Dinner and Auction, the
completion of 1.5 miles of trail at The Secret
Garden and a fun opening celebration,
participation in two Great Maine Outdoor
Weekends, production of a printed map of
KLT holdings and trails, significant upgrades
to our website, participation at the weekend
Farmers’ Market, participation in Winter Fest,
and a collaboration with River Tree Arts to
name a few. The Board and staff completed an
effectiveness assessment that was followed
by a productive retreat, which launched the
recently initiated strategic planning process.
As we move into the Trust’s fifth decade, the
Board of Directors and staff acknowledge
and extend sincere thanks to all those who
have and continue to make the important
work of the Trust possible. Feel free to call us
anytime with your comments or ideas. You can
reach us at 985-8734 or via e-mail at info@
kennebunklandtrust.org .
We Like Your Empties!
Many of you already CLYNK for KLT. We want to
thank you and spread the word so more of you will
do the same. What is CLYNK? It is a quick and easy
way to redeem recyclable bottles and cans at any
Hannaford Supermarket location.
It’s easy to do, here’s how:
1. Call Kennebunk Land Trust at 985-8734 to order
bag tags and we’ll mail them to you.
2. Purchase at a minimal cost CLYNK bags at any
Hannaford location. Bag it: fill the CLYNK bag with
Maine redeemables. Tag it: adhere the Kennebunk
Land Trust bag tag to the CLYNK bag. Scan it:
scan your bag at the CLYNK drop door at any
Hannaford location. Drop it: drop the bag into the
CLYNK drop box. You’re done!
3. Your bottles and cans will be counted by CLYNK
and credit will be applied to the Kennebunk Land
Trust CLYNK account within 2-3 business days.
No sorting, no messy clean-up, no hassles.
4. CLYNK drop and go service is available during
Hannaford store hours.
5. Please do not overload your CLYNK bags with
more than 20 pounds. You can mix plastic, glass
and aluminum in one bag, and there is no limit to
the number of bags you can return.
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New School
Volunteers
photo credit Bernie Reims
On a sunny November day, five students from the
New School in Kennebunk worked with KLT Stewardship Committee members at the Trust-owned
Butler Preserve. In a matter of just a few hours, the
youth de-constructed a rotting footbridge; measured
and cut new lumber; constructed a new replacement
footbridge; cleared the trail’s edges; and discussed
and learned more about the mission of the Trust.
The interest level and enthusiasm of these students
was encouraging and bodes well for the stewardship
needs of tomorrow. We thank them for their help!
Chair’s Message
Defining Our Vision
As We Move Toward The Future
by Don Gobeil, Board Chair
As an organization, the Kennebunk Land
Trust is structured similarly to other land trusts
in Maine and elsewhere. We have a paid staff
consisting of our Executive Director, Marie
Louise St.Onge, and an Administrative Assistant, Linda Scotland. Policy oversight is
provided by an appointed volunteer Board of
Directors, and many community volunteers
provide a variety of services associated with
the numerous projects we undertake on a continual basis. The
combination of talent and skills of all these individuals, along with
the financial support of many more, allows the Trust to function
efficiently in the pursuit of accomplishing our mission.
effort and resources on the part of the Board and staff. Through
the able guidance of an outside consultant and facilitator, Jean
Hayes, we hope to complete the initial phase of our visioning
process during the first half of 2013.
The role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors is established through the organizations written by-laws and policies. It
is our responsibility as a Board to ensure that the Trust performs
its duties in a manner that respects the expectations of its supporters, and reflects established procedures. While this operating structure provides stability and guidance on a day-to-day
or short- term basis, it is not necessarily adaptable to revealing
longer term goals and objectives. We can easily assess where
we are as an organization in the present time, but answering
the question of where we would like to be in 5 years and beyond
is not so easily done. Consequently, it was felt by the Board
and staff that it would be in the Trust’s best interest at this time
to undertake a future-based process geared toward building a
roadmap that defines long-term strategic objectives. The decision
to begin a visioning process (as it is generally characterized) was
not taken lightly, as it represents a significant investment of time,
From my perspective as Board Chair, the visioning process is
a timely and vital exercise for KLT on two primary levels: 1) for
current Board members and staff, it is a well thought out vision of
where we want KLT to be in 5 years that will provide a framework
from which we can confidently make decisions about programs
and initiatives that we wish to pursue, and 2) it will serve as confirmation to our many supporters who donate their time, money
and property to KLT that we are doing everything we can to maintain the vitality of our organization, and that we intend to build
upon our position as an organization that is devoted to enhancing
the quality of life in the area we all call home.
I commend the level of engagement exhibited by the Board of
Directors over the past 4 months, the work of our staff in providing the information and research needed for the process, and to
our consultant for providing structure and direction. The work up
to this point has involved long meetings, candid discussions and
observations, and in-depth data analysis. The central directive
expressed to us is to define a vision for the future that is bold but
achievable, rather than being unrealistic or overly theoretical.
Kennbunk Land Trust
T-Shirts & Hats
New Logo - New Colors
On these cold winter days, think SPRING! We’re happy
to offer a new line of KLT t-shirts in bright, snappy colors,
made of 100% cotton. Available in various sizes and
colors, they feature our well-known “Preserve” image or
the new KLT logo. We also have attractive breathable
cotton caps! Merchandise may be purchased at Marlow’s,
Ball and Skein, and the Trust office; or we can ship for you
as a gift or surprise.
Thank You for 2012 Support!
The Board of Directors and staff of Kennebunk Land Trust extend
sincere thanks to all of our supporters for their generous
contributions and kind acts during 2012. If your name is not among
them, please make a gift in 2013. We also gratefully acknowledge
those who so graciously support our annual dinner and auction.
A listing of those supporters appears in the auction program.
Individual Households
$1K and Over
Richard Barnes
Heather English & Bill
Bolinder
Tom & Kate Chappell
John & Nancy Cummings
Linda Harper
O. P. & Martha Jackson
Ann & Ed Legg
Isabel & John Lescure
Ernestine & George Lyman
Harriet & Steven
Passerman
Craig & Debbie Stapleton
Geraldine Waterhouse
Beth & Bruce Webster
Robert Yohman
$500 to $999
Stuart Bowen
Bunny Burke
John & Mary Mills
Helen & Mark Olson
Pat Sanborn
Beth & Dave Sandmire
James & Margaret Smith
Ann Spaulding
Erik & Mary Jo
van der Kaay
John & Lee Walker
Dawn & Mark Werner
$100 to $499
Arthur & Lynne Abelson
Peter & Heather Abric
Cynthia & Michael Beer
Jim & Pat Bellart-Brown
Frederica Billingslea
Ted & Joyce Camp
Jane & Bob Card
Frederick & Margo Case
Andrew Besemer &
Timothy Cassavaw
John Fraser & Milda
Castner
Rebecca Kirgin & Brian
Champion
Bob & Ruthie Clark
Pat Clark
Ron & Judy Clark
Mary Cochrane
Gordon & Joan Collins
Joan Cook
Wes & Sue Crowell
Jim Cummings
Janice D’Alonzo
Mal & Michelle Davis
Betsy & Michael Dawson
Bill & Sally Day
Fred & Marie Dello Russo
Bob & Alie DiCarlo
Chuck Dowd
Frank & Vickie Drigotas
Pam & Dennis Eagleson
Pete & Susie Eising
Nathan & Patricia Ellis
Jeanne Griffin & Larry
Epstein
Stuart & Eleanor Flavin
Gordon & Beth Fluke
Roselle Flynn
Kathleen Garrett
Scott Gasperin
Gordon & Joanna Flynn
Gates
Diana Paparelli & Jay
Glenn
Don & Lynne Gobeil
Andrew & Betty Golub
Elizabeth & Elliot Green
Elin & John Harris
Vernon Moore & Janet
Henry
Jay Kilbourn & Molly
Hoadley
Ralph & Louise Hurlbutt
Sandra & Kenneth Janes
Hillary Johnson
Paulette & Richard
Kalagher
Roger & Linda Kendrick
John & Cornelia Kittredge
John LaFlamme
John & M.J. Lamade
Herve & Sally Keene
Lavoie
Doug Robinson & Tory
Leuteman
Tony & Connie Lou
Liguori
Leslie & Carl Lindgren
Carroll Lloyd
George & Margaret Lyons
Chris & Roz Magnuson
Ann & Bill Mallory
Kate & Tim Manahan
Christina & Peter Manning
Tom McClain
David & Jennifer
McGonigle, Jr.
Isabelle McNally
Tom & Ann McNamara
Shirley & Tom Murphy
Phil & Carol Newell
Gary Nielsen
William Hetzel & Jennifer
Niese
Richard & Nancy Noyes
Ed & Cathy Olsen
Nora Ordway
Steve & Linda Parker
Bill Parsons
Jennifer Lyons &
Alex Peacock
John Costin &
Rachel Phipps
David Plocharczyk
Doug & Martha Poole
Philip Printz
Deb & Mark Quinn
Dee Roberts
John Rockwell
Myriam & Bob Roderman
Dick & Eve Roesler
Susie Eggenberger & Doug
Rogers
Diana & Dan Rush
Dick Swails & Louise
Sandmeyer
Karen & Greg Searle
Melanie & Nathan Shmalo
Mark Siegmund
Trudy Sloan
David & Jane Smith
Marc & Claire St.Onge
Marie Louise St.Onge
Barbara & Oscar
Stangeland
John Stevenson
Rick Suzor
Wayne Swanson
Christine & Thomas
Tierney
Ann Tracy
Richard & Elsa van Bergen
Tom & Sally Wellman
Bart & Tricia Weyand
Peggy Wiseman
Roger & Seana Wood
Up to $99
Vicki & Al Adams
Ross Albertson
Gail & Chuck Alling
Jim & Betsy
Ames-Fitzgerald
Tom O’Leary & Cindy
Angerhofer
Ralph & Suzanne Austin
Anita Bahr
Kitty Bassett
Ruth Becker
Ray & Connie Belyea
John & Lorinda Bradford
Don Wessels & Janet
Brennan
Annette Browne
Frank Burd
Charles & Kristin
Chapman
Maria Chiumenti
Dawn Clements
Lindsay & Carol Copeland
John & Judy Cousins
Susan Crosby
Ted & Florence Damon
Anthony Dater
Susie Dugovic &
Bonnie Dill
Nancy Dorn
Eva Downs
Heather Dutton
Marilyn & Arnold Ellis
Jeff & Judy Fletcher
Mary Folsom
Brian Fox
Brian & Karen Fraser
Ann & Sal Gebbia
Stephen & Maureen
Gervais
Jon & Nancy Goldberg
Martha & Rick Griffin
Barb & Bob Grillo
Liz Hamel
Marcia Hamlyn
George & Diantha
Harrington
Norman Harvey
Judy Hersey
Carol Anne Holmberg
Claudia Hopf
Bob & Diane Hughes
Elizabeth Johnson
Marc Kaplan
Robin & Mark Kerr
Elizabeth Kiley
Henry Kingsbury
George & Mariette
Lambert
Richard & Edith Lamberts
Judith LeBarge
Marian & Robert Long
Robert & Lenore
Macartney
Karen MacKenzie
Henri & Sandi Maneche
Barbara Marran
Leo & Edna Martel
Katie & Michael McCarthy
James & Susan McMahon
Nancy McReel
Patricia Mercer
Louise & Scott Negley
Darlene Nein
Lane & K K Nielsen
Josephine Oliver
Earle & Bette Patterson
Norman & Randee Perkins
Boyd & Brenda Phillips
Alexander & Judy Poltash
John & Cheryl Price
Jack & Joyce Reetz
Natalie Richdale
Rachel Rioux
Nadine Schoepfle
Joseph & Julie Seger
Sandy & John Sharood
Gerald & Myra Sparkowich
Charlene & Dave Stearns
Louise & Robert Stukas
Inge & Garry Valentine
Liz Walsh
Elizabeth Whitney
Businesses
$100 to $999
Lyons Coffee Service
Marathon Real Estate
New Morning Natural
Foods
Quest Fitness
R & E Associates
The Colony Hotel
Woltersdorf Inc.
Up to $99
Bowley Builders
Kennebunk Veterinary
Hospital
In-Kind Donations
Birch Hill Drafting
Brown Fox Printing
Calluna Flowers
The Creative Companies
Deering Lumber
Destination Catering
Dietz & Associates
Duffy’s
Dunkin Donuts
Huntington Common
Jean Hayes
Party Plus
Poland Springs
Scott Hamilton
Sharkey Graphics
Spiller Farm
Subway of Kennebunk
WB Mason
Donors continued...
In Memory of
Lenora Bowen
George & Janet Acker
Denise & Jim Alexander
Marie & Amine Ali-Hassan
Thomas & Susan Boak
Nick & Barbara Branchina
Pat & Ann Marie Briggs
Jack & Viv Buraczynski
Ron & Judy Cadieux
Ted & Joyce Camp
Herb & Judy Cohen
Ed Cohn
Nancy & Neil Collins
Steve & Gail Driscoll
Margarete & Richard Driver
Bill & Pat Dugan
Margaret & Alan Edwards
Ron & Linda Gaumond
George & Nancy Geyerhan
Ron Karalus
Carolyn & Gordon Kershaw
Alex & Judy Lachiatto
Rick & Donna Lombardi
Deborah & Douglas
Mathieu
Martha & Norman Rice
Bob & Sally Rooney
Helen Sargent
Bill & Viv Schubert
John & Karen Stoma
Roseanne & Kent
Withycombe
Special Gifts
In Memory of Roxanna Harrington Stevenson
from John Stevenson
In Memory of Tom & Linda Currie
from Heather & Peter Abric
In Memory of Joseph Yohman
from Robert Yohman
In Honor of Natalie Richdale
from The Case Family
In Honor of Barbara Yohman
from Robert Yohman
Stewardship Gift
from Kate & Tom Chappell
Matching Gifts
• Genworth thanks to Heather English
& Bill Bolinder
• General Electric thanks to Bill & Sally Day
Estate Gift
from the Sandra Louise Armentrout Estate
Foundation Gifts
• Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
• Exxon Mobil Foundation
• Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Mrs. James L. Coburn Fund
• Kennebunk Savings Bank
• Pratt & Whitney
photo credit Francesco Ticozzi
Snowy on Strawberry!
On January 4th, a Snowy Owl was spotted at KLT’s Strawberry Island Preserve
just off Great Hill Road in Kennebunk. This visitor from the arctic tundra probably
saw this spot as an ideal place to rest and catch something to eat. Here are
some fun facts about Snowy Owls:
• Snowies have a wingspan of more than 4 feet and are the heaviest of North
American Owl species.
• They breed in the open far northern tundra where they feed on lemmings and
other rodents. They are also known to catch birds and ducks.
• Since the sun shines around the clock on the tundra, Snowies are adept at
hunting in daytime and nighttime.
• Approximately every four years, the lemming population in the far north
crashes, causing the Snowy population to move south for the winter months.
These cycles are called irruptions.
• Snowy Owl nests are found on the ground, on boulders, or on small hills. A
Snowy can lay as many as 15 eggs in one season.
• The young are born with all white down and then turn grayish brown. Eventually,
their plumage will turn white again although females are often darker than
males. They have bright yellow eyes.
• Snowy owlets leave the nest at about 3 weeks but don’t fly until they are nearly
2 months old.
• When Snowies come to Maine, they can be found on open marshes, beaches,
airport runways, and areas with similar habitat to the northern tundra. They like
to perch on rocks along the shore and hunt rodents hiding in the rocky cracks
and marsh grasses.
Lucky 13
13th Annual Dinner & Auction
Mark your calendar for a lucky night out! On Friday, May 3rd, KLT
will host its 13th Annual Dinner and Auction. Please plan to be with
us. This fun-filled evening is open to all but by advance reservation
only. It’s the spring season opener of great events, so you won’t
want to miss it. Auctioneer John Boyd and our favorite emcee Joe
Foster will lead the evening and keep things rolling, and a store
of outstanding possibilities will be presented for your high bid.
Destination catering will serve up delightful hors d’oeuvres and a
terrific sit-down dinner.
In conjunction with the event, the Trust is offering advance raffle
tickets, to be drawn the night of the auction. You won’t want to
miss the chance to win:
• Dinner for Four at the Nonantum – a gift from the Nonantum
• $100 gift certificate to Estabrook’s – a gift from
Estabrook’s Nursery
• $100 cash – a gift from Kennebunk Land Trust
Tickets are available through KLT at $5.00 each or a book of 5 for
$20.00.
Please visit the KLT website beginning in February to view a partial
yet ever-growing list of fabulous auction items. And give us a call
to make your reservation at 985-8734.
photo credit Scott Gasperin
Come Ski At Our Place
Alewive Woods Preserve is a large and magnificent KLT property located off Cole Road in Kennebunk. In total, it is comprised
of over 625 acres of pristine forested woodland with trails that
meander to Alewive Pond at the preserve’s center. This year, we’re
happy to announce that the parking area at the trailhead will be
plowed thanks to the generosity of Board member, Tom Wellman.
In February, the Trust will again participate in the Great Maine
Outdoor Weekend with scheduled events statewide from February 15th through the 17th. We hope you will join us on Saturday,
February 16th and Sunday, February 17th at 10:00am both days
for a cross-country ski exploration of Alewive Woods. Experienced
outdoorswoman and KLT volunteer, Lynne Gobeil, will lead the tour
which promises to be interesting and fun. FMI call us at 985-8734.
Non-Profit Organization
U . S . Po s t a g e PA I D
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Pe r m i t N o . 3 8
11 York Street, Kennebunk, Maine 04043
(207) 985-8734 [email protected]
www.kennebunklandtrust.org