Limington Academy - Sokokis Warrior Yearbook (Limington, ME)

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IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN LIMINGTON QKiwanis Prize-Winning Iissayj The citizens of Limington appreciate the many advantages which we already have within the limits of our township. Fre- quently, visitors are attracted to our town by the opportunities for fishing, hunting, bathing, quiet week-ends and even baked bean suppers. For the lack of a few im- provements in our grammar schools and academy, our young people seem to be mov- ing away and our visiting vacationists and -sportsmen are not tempted to make their homes here. We should improve our town not only to attract visitors, but to encour- age people to make their year-round homes here. Our own townspeople enjoy their farm lands, their wood lots with a good supply of fuel, places to hunt and fish as well as the lakes and ponds for recreation. They are glad to have a resident health nurse and organizations which promote the religious, social, and agricultural life of the town. They are proud of the Davis Memorial Li- brary and Limington Academy with its vo- cational courses in agriculture and home economics. In a number of respects there is still a chance for improvement. First of all, conditions should be made more favorable for the establishment of a business or factory of some kind by utilizing our water power. Many years ago, the Goodall Mills wanted to establish their busi- ness in Limington. They wanted to be free of taxes for ten years but Limington would not allow them to establish a factory here unless they would pay high taxes. An argu- ment could be made on either side. The Maine Central Railroad would have liked to come up the Ossipee Trail instead of through Steep Falls, but the taxes were too high. Business would be attracted if the property were revaluated and the tax rates were lowered. Improvements in the schools would en- courage newcomers to make their homes here. People with children think of educa- tion when moving. They want their chil- dren to have good training from capable teachers. They are also interested in the buildings in which the children receive their education. The safety of the building is usu- ally thought of first, next, whether the build- ing is comfortable for the students. A con- solidated school would attract good teachers as well as students. We shall not be able nA4A4A4 19.51 ' to hire good teachers in our schools unless we offer them higher ,salaries and better liv- ing conditions. In the academy we need a business course for the increasing number of students who want to learn to typewrite. Education, of course, is important but everybody knows that health is important, too. One big improvement in our own town would be to secure a good resident doctor. Prospects of a good home would encourage a doctor to come here. Two young doctors would have come here last year if they could have found a proper place. Health is wealth is an axiom which everybody be- lieves even if not stated in this form. Health is the most important thing in our life. Again, the scenery of Limington could be improved in many ways. Roadsides should be free of rubbish and bushes. People should be encouraged to put their papers and rubbish in the proper place. e Tourists do not take much notice of mere signs like Keep Off, but signs like Put Waste Here encourage the thing you want obeyed and are noticed twice as often as the plain and ugly Keep Off. Of course there are exceptions to thisg some people obey any sign. if wouldn't One of the best attractions to this town would be a park beneath the elms. Benches, bird baths, bird houses, hedges, flowers, and a fountain would help to make an attractive place for both young and old in what is now merely a four corners. People want a home in a town that pro- vides means for earning a living, good edu- cation for their children, protection for health by means of a doctor, and recreation. These things not only encourage newcomers but keep the people we have satisfied and contented. People may soon become dis- satisfied with things as they are, and leave for a place where there are better advan- tages compared to ours. I am certain we do not want them to do that. An attractive, neat, active town will at- tract newcomers and tourists, and also keep our own people satisfied. This is what, we, the citizens of Limington, must achieve. But what can I, a Sophomore in Liming- ton Academy, do to help along these sug- gested improvements? I can make the best use of what we have while working for some- thing better. I can study these questions, discuss them with other people and in that way help to create the sentiment for progress. , N. J. s., '5s. Nine

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