The Edgecomb Eddy School invites everyone to their spring all-school concert on Thursday, May 30, beginning at 6 p.m. Coordinators Jennifer McIvor and Robin MacCready tell me, “As part of the Integrated Studies program, our concert reflects the current Social Studies theme of U.S. History. This portion of the year has been focused on the distinctly American Broadway theater tradition. The students will be presenting highlights from Broadway history, from the 1930s to the 1990s, in a re-creation of a TV variety show, complete with advertisements for popular products of the time. The public is welcome.”

Bravo Boulevard: The Mission Outreach Committee of the Edgecomb Congregational Church has enthusiastically voted to devote proceeds from the first Summer Supper, held last Saturday, May 18, to the FARMS Community Kitchen Kickstarter Project.

Future recipients of proceeds from these monthly suppers will be Teens to Trails, Boothbay Region Community Resources, The Edgecomb Fire Department and the Water Security Program of Church World Service. The next Summer Supper will be Saturday, June 15.

News from the Schmid Preserve:  Our great thanks to former selectman Bob Brown, who has donated historical files to the board, and to former Fire Chief Barry Johnston for the gift of two picnic tables. One of them is now located near the Beaver Pond. The board is looking for a third such table. Call Deb Sondergaard, 207-882-6265, if you have one you are willing to donate.

Complaints have been received about horses leaving holes on muddy trails. Water collects in the holes, creating a breeding ground for mosquitoes, and, says Andy Abello, it forms “manure tea.”  Remember, these trails are primarily for people on foot. Perhaps horse owners could become involved in special workdays on the preserve?  Call members of the Schmid Board to see what might be arranged.

On either Friday, June 7 or Sunday, June 16, a work day is planned to cut back the roadway on Mt. Hunger Road North, aka Mt. Hunger Road West. Lincoln County Search and Rescue is scheduled for a training day on Saturday, June 15. In the fall, John Bunker, a well-known expert on apples, plans to come to help identify the species of apples occurring in the Schmid Preserve.

Other news from the town meeting: Apparently, the state requires all towns to have a public health officer. Jessica Chubbuck took on the responsibility for a time. Now Fire Chief Roy Potter wears that additional cap. He explained that the position involves a good 50 hours of training.

Jack Sarmanian, who attends to general assistance, is not permitted to enter into unhealthy or hazardous buildings, to investigate reports of squatters, disease infestations, abuse of animals and or people.

A public health officer can do this, and has the authority to bring in the state for corrective measures. If there is anyone qualified out there who would be interested in serving in this important position, please give the selectmen a call, or reach them via the town's website.

Flowers of the Forest: Ruth Bryant's brother Robert died in April.  He grew up in Edgecomb, attended local schools. Although he loved to travel, and watched his family grow up in Massachusetts, Edgecomb was home. He has been buried at the North Edgecomb cemetery. Our deepest condolences go out to Ruth and others of the Bryant family.

Our hearts also go out to the Boucher family for their loss.  Here I must make my profound apologies to the family, since it was Dave's father who has passed away, not David himself, who is alive and well. When it was announced at town meeting, I did not hear the words correctly.

That was not the only error I made in my article: Our new school board member is Sarah Clifford, not Stephanie. Please accept my apologies, Ms. Clifford. And the baked goodies were provided by Fire Auxiliary children, not EES children. Again, our great thanks to them all!

Eating humble pie at 234 River Road, 207-633-2978, and jocam@tidewater.net/.