Lovell Town Column Ethel Hurst 207-925-3226 [08/02/2005]

By Ethel Hurst

Well, its August. Where did July go? Another Old Home Days is a memory, a wonderful memory. The parade, as usual, was spectacular, especially with the members of the 133rd taking part as grand marshalls. For the first time this year there was a race before the parade, which was great, with over 50 runners taking part. The weather was wonderful to roam the field and see all the different booths and check out the food. The games for the children kept them busy, and the skillet throw for the ladies showed some promise for those who dared. The winners of the skillet throw were: In the 18 to 29 group, Diana McAllister; 30 to 49 group, Pat Pittman; and 50 and over, Maryland Schnaars. The winner of the 50-50 from the previous night's pig and turkey roast was Gil Telford, and the winner of the Cow Chip Drop was Susan Tubman. Both these events were sponsored by the Trail Breakers. All in all, a very successful day for the committee, who work very hard to make this weekend a celebration of the town and community. There are still T-shirts available at the local stores.The Brick Church Concert on Thursday, August 11, will feature the State Street Traditional Jazz Band. This group has been to Lovell many times and is popular for its foot-tapping music. The United Church of Christ is happy that they can continue to present these concerts for the pleasure of the community with the help of friends benefactors sponsors and the Brick Church of Performing Arts. Donations at the door.August 5, 6 and 7 will feature the Dave Mason Kezar Lake Tennis Tournament. This event is growing with the great play of the participants. Dont forget that Dave Mason and family will be taking part. Dave just seems to go on forever. For all those tennis fans, the place to be over this weekend is the Lovell Village courts.On Saturday morning, August 6, the Lions Club will hold the annual auction at the Center Lovell Fire Barn. This event helps raise money for the scholarship fund, which is awarded to a deserving graduate of Fryeburg Academy. Anyone needing a pickup can contact Richard Dunham at (207) 925-3003.On Tuesday, August 9, the fifth annual Thrift Shop Fashion Show will be held at the United Church of Christ in Center Lovell beginning at 1 p.m. All clothes modeled will come from the thrift shop to prove the shop carries only the best in apparel. The models search the shop during the spring and summer for the best outfits. This is fun time for the participant and the audience. For a hot August day, refreshments of ice cream cake and pie will be served.The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial 30th Annual Arts and Artisans Fair is coming up on August 20. Many of the crafters donate prizes for a raffle, with tickets now on sale. Get them at the library or call Jane Gleason at 925-2948 for information. The articles in the raffle can been seen at the library. This fair is the biggest fund raiser for the library, which helps to extend the many programs of the library. More about the fair in coming weeks.The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library held its annual meeting on July 26, at which time, four new trustees were voted on to join the board. Those new members are John McCain, Louise Sarty, Pat Stearns and Stan Tupaj. The board of trustees would like to thank and acknowledge those members leaving the board for all their hard work on behalf of the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. They are George Scala, who served in many capacities while on the board, including president; Mary Alice Crosby, who was the corresponding secretary for what seemed like forever; Lynn Gallagher, who served as vice-president and coordinator of volunteers; and Kathy Tripp, who put together many important fund raisers for the library and also served on the building committee. Their input and energy will be missed as the library grows and looks to the future. Following the meeting, Eric Brown spoke on the black flies of Maine to the joy of the audience. The plague of spring can be a funny topic.The Lovell Historical Society Antique Show and Sale had another wonderful day. The raffle winners were Gabe Bartley, who won the 19th-century mahogany chest of drawers donated by John Stryker, the Rookwood ceramic dish/vase donated by Bill Doyle was won by Jim and Pat Stone, the painting of a New England scene done by Richard Parker was won by Sandy Bell, and Arthur Sumbler won the winter scene painting by artist Harriet Sage. The society would like to express its appreciation to those who made these donations.