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Special Program with GREEN ER @ HERTH
Guest Speaker Simms Conservationist of the Year: Joe Hemming, Anglers of the AuSable
At their next regular meeting, the Village Council will feature Green Elk Rapids guest speaker Joe Hemming, President of Anglers of the Au Sable and Simms Fly Fisherman Conservationist of the Year. A lawyer by trade, through his pro bono legal efforts Hemming was instrumental in resolving a controversial commercial fish farm operation that would have polluted the Au Sable river.  Hemming welcomes opportunities to educate the public about conservation in general, and the Au Sable in particular. Anglers of the Au Sable has been instrumental in numerous conservation efforts, and is part of a growing wave of sports fishermen leading conservation efforts regionally and nationally.
The community is cordially invited to attend and learn more about these important environmental efforts.

Note special time and place: Monday, May 20, Village Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. HERTH, 401 River Street.