By Natalie Bazinet
Staff Writer
LIMESTONE — Amanda Brooker, originally from Limestone, has returned to her old stomping grounds and accepted the position with the town as director of parks and recreation. She had previously worked at the recreation department for four years during high school and college.
With a B.A. in physical education/kinesiology from the University of Maine at Orono and a minor in athletic training, Brooker has been teaching upper- and middle- level physical education and health in public schools in Maine and Massachusetts.
“I’ve worked in a couple of school systems that had fairly new schools and I helped run some of the extra-curricular events that were set up very similar to recreation departments,” she said.
Brooker look forward to bringing the fun back to the recreation department, not just for the kids but for all ages.
“I noticed a change from when I lived here after the Base closed, things just kind of left town and I think that we need to bring back activities for everybody do in town,” she said.
Brooker began her most recent employment with the town at the beginning of July, just in time for the Fourth of July festivities.
“I really love getting everything organized, and I loved jumping right in the middle of the Fourth of July events,” she said. “It was really nice just seeing every have fun through events coordinated by the recreation department.”
“We’re very excited for Amanda to start new programs and get more people involved — especially the senior citizens,” said Town Manager Donna Bernier.
