Summer Forum

2010

Thursday nights at 7 pm, Nelson Town Hall
Musical introduction by local musicians
Refreshments following in the library
Free – Donations accepted

Questions?  Call  the library at 847-3214

July 8 – Jeff Littleton – “Wildlife Habitats of Nelson “
Jeffry N. Littleton, Conservation Ecologist, Moosewood Ecological LLC
This slide presentation will use the recently updated Wildlife Action Plan to show the various habitats that exist in town. We will explore forests, wetlands, grasslands, and more to learn why these habitats are important and what wildlife are associated with each.Jeffry earned an M.S. in conservation biology. He owns and manages an ecological consulting company. Jeffry has more than 18 years of experience in ecological studies and environmental education. In addition, he serves as adjunct faculty at Antioch University where he provides course instruction on community ecology and inventory techniques for wildlife and their habitats, plants, and natural communities.

July 15 – Frankie Brackley Tolman & Harvey Tolman – “The Story of Cape Breton
Music”
Everything you always wanted to know about Cape Breton music.  Including: The origins, the different types of tunes, the present day applications, and how tragedy saved a culture.  Musically illustrated by Harvey Tolman on fiddle and Lloyd Carr on piano.  Narrated by Frankie Brackley Tolman.

July 22 – Mike French – “The Blackbird Spyplane From A12 to Sr71 (An Eyewitness
Account of the Development of the World’s Fastest Jet).”
Mike French is a retired aerospace engineer with over 30 years experience in aircraft propulsion systems. After his initial assignment with Hamilton-Standard on the Blackbird project, he transferred to General Electric where he had the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of aircraft propulsion systems including commercial applications, helicopters, and advanced US navy fighter aircraft.  Though retired for over 15 years, he still insists he had way too much fun in his career and got paid for it.

July 29 – Norman Barres -” An Ordinary Man with an Extraordinary Desire to Help People Help Themselves”
“We believe that every individual has worth, that work adds meaning
and purpose to life, and that there is dignity in all useful
occupations” Norman Barres tells the story of the founder of Goodwill
Industries, Edgar J. Helms.  Norman’s own lifelong career of public
service with Goodwill included roles as President, Interim CEO and
consultant for an organization with retail sales of $2.7 Billion,
offering employment and training programs to almost 2 million people
annually.
Questions?  Call  the library at 847-3214