Clyde G. Berry, Lecturer National Grange When Clyde G. Berry, fourth generation granger, joined the Glenburn Grange in 1961, he began a life's journey dedicated to Maine agriculture. His service to his local grange was acknowledged statewide in 1982 when he was elected Lecturer of the Maine State Grange. He went on to become Overseer and Master as well as Steward for the National Grange before he was elected a national Lecturer in 1997. He is an active historian serving as President for many organizations including the Maine Genealogical society.
	Philip A Herbert, Master Maine State Grange Philip A. Herbert loves the land. He gardens, hunts, fishes, and just down right enjoys the scenery. His devotion to agriculture springs from this passion. Philip has served the Maine State Grange as Master since 1997 and, before that, as Chief Deputy for eight years. He's been actively involved since 1971when he first joined his hometown grange in Old Town.
	Billie Gammon, Founder, Norlands Living History Center Ethel "Billie" Gammon, founder of Norlands Living History Center in Livermore Falls, is one of the nation's most influential figures in the field of "hands on" history. She led the effort to preserve and renovate Norlands, a 450-acre historic estate that belonged to the Washburns. In doing so, Billie made everyday 19th century Maine life come alive for children, families and history students. Billie now holds the position of Supervisor of Post-Secondary Programs at Norlands.
	Norma and Les Boothby, Century Elm Farms The Boothby farm in Livermore has been in the family since 1849. Norma and Les Boothby, fifth generation farmers, began working the farm in 1956. This 1,200-acre parcel is now known as Century Elm Farms, Inc. and produces fresh garden vegetables for the popular Boothby farm stand. Norma and Les say it's now time to turn over the reigns to their son Robert, making him the sixth generation to run the family farm.

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