Museum receives $1,500 for roof project

By Karen Donato
Special to the Pioneer Times
    Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum President, Jay Clark received notification that the museum has received a $1,500 grant from the Aroostook County Fund of the Maine Community Foundation at the recommendation of the advisers. The proceeds will be put toward the metal roofing project for the museum building.
    The projected cost of the roof is $48,000. Approximately $28,000 has already been raised through fundraising, grants, donations and memorials. Ted Bither and his crew have completed the front of the building and are in the process of finishing the back.
Photo by Karen Donato
RECEIVES GRANT — President Jay Clark, left, shares a letter from the Maine Community Foundation informing the membership that they have received a $1,500 grant for the metal roofing project. Shown with Clark is Richard Barker, a volunteer from Easton and Debbie Melvin of Monticello, the museum secretary.
    The museum was established in 2002 to preserve items used by County residents with an emphasis on farming. This collection has grown by leaps and bounds and fills the museum which was originally the Littleton Elementary School located on U.S. Route 1. Since opening 10 years ago, the organization has also built a barn that houses farm machinery and moved a one-room school to the property.
    The museum begins its summer season, Saturday, June 16 and will be open for tours throughout the summer on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. The museum is a 501(c)3 organization operated by volunteers. For more information call 532-7125.