LEWISTON – The Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District has announced its election date for Nov. 12 for the position of board supervisor. All ballots must be postmarked and returned in self-addressed envelope or brought to the district office by 4 p.m.

All registered voters living in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties are eligible to vote. Ballots may be requested by calling 753-9400, ext. 400, or by writing to Androscoggin Valley SWCD, P O Box 1938, Lewiston, ME 04241-1938. Ballots can be picked up in person at the district office at 254 Goddard Road.

The Androscoggin Valley district is a legal subdivision of state government. It was established to assist local communities with soil and water concerns. The board of supervisors directs programs to assist individuals, groups and municipalities with their conservation needs.

The elected candidate will serve a three-year term on the board of supervisors. Inquiries about the election and its procedures may be addressed to Election Superintendent Jane Heikkinen, at Androscoggin Valley SWCD, PO Box 1938, Lewiston, ME 04241 or 753-9400, ext. 400.

John A. Hemond of Minot is seeking election to the board of supervisors’ three-year term.

Hemond has served as supervisor from 1983 to the present. In addition to serving as chairman and secretary of the board of supervisors (1986 – 2004), he has served as the president of the Maine Association of Conservation Districts.

He addressed nutrient management issues and concerns, and facilitated the partnership with Maine Departments of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, as well as Natural Resources Conservation Service.

He also participated in obtaining a substantial funding increase for districts throughout Maine for watershed improvement projects, as well as general funding needs.

Hemond has also served on the Farm Services Agency County Committee, is a member of Twin County Dairy Herd Insemination Committee and the Maine Farm Bureau.

The Hemond family was recognized as Outstanding Conservation Farmers in 1990. In 1987 the family was awarded the Green Pasture Award as Maine Dairy Family of the Year.

The secret ballots will be opened and counted by two supervisors not running in the current election in the presence of the election superintendent, who will tabulate the results of the election. The nominated candidate or write-in candidate receiving a plurality of votes cast is elected supervisor with the term beginning as of Jan. 1, 2008.