The Lovell Lions Club plans to hold its annual Norris Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund Fishing Derby from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Lodge at Pleasant Point, 145 Pleasant Point Road in Lovell.
For the Biggest Togue from Kezar Lake only, the first prize is $1,500, second is $500, third is $300, and fourth and fifth are $100 each.
For ages 15 and younger for Biggest Any Fish‚ the first prize is $100, second is $50 and third is $20.
A kids’ casting contest will be held at 11:30 a.m., with prizes for all.
All participants must register at the registration table at the Pleasant Point Town Beach, Pleasant Point Road, unless they have purchased a ticket in advance. The registration fee is $25.
All registrants are eligible for door prizes. Door prizes and the raffle prize will be announced during the awards ceremony at 4 p.m.
The raffle prize includes a 6-foot by 10-foot Sno-pro fishing shack with an estimated valued of $4,800. Tickets cost $25 each or five for $100, and can be purchased at the Lovell Hardware store, Main Street in Lovell, or by calling 207-928-9023.
The food booth will be open with ample parking.
Money raised from the derby will provide four $1,000 scholarships for Fryeburg Academy seniors. Additional funds will enable the Lions to provide assistance to families in need for medical or other unforeseen expenses.
For more information, contact Colin Micklon at 207-925-1075 or colin@micktree.com, and John Bacchiocchi at 207-925-3045.
Bait may be purchased at Jeff’s Bait Shop on Main Street in Lovell (opens at 5:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, call 207-925-1330), and Willy C’s Bait Shop on Route 113 in Brownfield (call 207-935-1197).
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