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stream banks.
Around home
and farm
• If your yard is well drained, direct the water from your downspouts and paved areas to a grassy spot. The grass will slow down the water, giving time for the soil to absorb it.
• Use gravel or bark instead of pavement for paths and driveways. v
• Build rain gardens as an alternative to curbs, gutters and storm sewers. The combination of plants, soil, and mulch works as a filter for the first “flush” of stormwater that washes off driveways, roads and roofs at the beginning of a rain.
• When anyone does any disturbing of the earth, always observe state and local ordinances and get proper permits.
• Plan new construction away from existing streams and wetlands.
the Bruton's cottage.
Mary Settle, also from Aaron Mountain, said she saw a black bear on her property last year. It attacked and ate several of her chickens and ducks. The bear was also seen in her dog pen eating dog food. She said that the bear came back several times last year, but she hasn’t seen it yet this year.
Jim and Beverly Massie, who named their home “Aaron Hill,” said that all of their plastic bird feeders were destroyed by a bear last year. They have seen a bear several times this year.
About three weeks ago the Massies were driving up their driveway when they saw a black bear standing on its hind
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