SEBEC
LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.
PO
Box 303
Dover-Foxcroft,
ME 04426-0303
June 2003
Saturday,
June 28, 2003
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Climb Borestone Mountain, enjoy the panoramic view and later join us for an open house at the historic Adirondack-style camp at the Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary. Built in the early 1900’s, the lodges are now used for Audubon’s summer camp programs and private retreats. Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary is located 10 miles east of Monson in Elliotsville Plantation. Park at the sanctuary gate on Bodfish Road and hike to the Nature Center. For further information, call 781-2330 ext. 234 or 631-4050
Memorial day has passed; Joanne and I were at Sebec lake for the holiday, we have returned home briefly, after launching the good ship G.E.M. for her 9th season on Sebec Lake. The GOOD news is that we had no flood again this year (the “plan” just keeps on working). The BAD news is the bugs are BAD! The lake level couldn’t be better, 322.88 feet, perfect. Bob Hall will soon return to Sebec Lake for the summer and will have the readings for the lake level posted on our website.
This past winter was so cold that even after Memorial day, some septic systems remain FROZEN. Now, that’s COLD! Rumor has it that there was over 5 ½ feet of frost this past winter. Amazing what the lack of snow cover and cold temps can do.
Getting back to the GOOD news, ice is out. It was a long time coming but was finally declared “out” by our friends in the narrows, Barney and Mary Warren at 7:00 pm on May 3rd. Last year “ice out” was April 18th. We launched the G.E.M. on the morning of April19th last year. This year we launched on May 26th.
Continuing with the GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS items. The BAD news is Mac Blanchard our Esteemed Treasurer has decided not to run for re-election after 5 years of dedicated service. I can’t thank Mac enough for the yeoman service he has contributed to THE SEBEC LAKE ASSOCIATION. He will be sorely missed.
The GOOD NEWS is that longtime Sebec Lake Association director Lois Reynolds has agreed to stand for election to the position of Treasurer. Lois is a well-known local gal, a retired math teacher in Dover Foxcroft schools and has spent virtually all of her life on Sebec Lake. She is a welcome addition. Thanks, Lois.
We have changed the month of THE SEBEC LAKE ASSOCIATION annual meeting to July 26th, again as usual at the Y.M.C.A. on Park Street, Dover-Foxcroft at 7pm. We are planning on having a guest speaker at this meeting. Do try to attend and help us PRESERVE and PROTECT our beautiful, SEBEC LAKE.
Dave
Raymond
6/12/03
Dues are due on July first of each year. Please mail checks for dues to:
Sebec
Lake Association Treasurer
PO Box 303
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Any questions or perceived problems regarding Sebec Lake Association, Please contact Dave Raymond, PO Box 96, Sebec Village, ME 04481 or Telephone 564-7460 after 7am and before 11pm est. Winters, Dave Raymond, 12 Old Redding Rd. W. Redding, CT. 06896. 203-438-6865
Dear Mr. Raymond,
As you may know, I have inherited the Doore Cottage at Parson’s landing. Although I grew up there, as a child many things escaped my notice, so it’s been a joy to find my family kept logs of activities at the lake, and scrap books too. I thought you might be interested in a couple of items.
In 1897 my Grandparents, with several other young couples took the steamer from Parson’s landing and went on a camping trip to Lyford Springs. They had a wonderful time. A tiny pencil sketch shows a grove with several tents. Does anyone know where Lyford Springs was? In my fathers scrapbook he had copied a piece, from some unknown source. I’ll send it as is-Dad’s notes and all. Looking forward to hearing the G.E.M.’s cheerful Toot, and waving to it this summer.
Sincerely,
Gweneth Smith-Emery
A
trip to Sebec Pond --Tavern Spring --Wilson Falls and Granite Mountain and
Beautiful scenery, Etc--Etc.
Mr.
Editor--
Would
you like to have a good time? Live fast, and enjoy yourself. Then leave your
dusty office, your proof sheets and scissors. Take your fishing pole, and start
for Sebec Pond—Take an early breakfast and be at Whittemore’s wharf at seven
o’clock—There you will find the horse boat “Water Witch” commanded by
Capt. Bryant. It is a neat & trim looking craft, step right on board with
out any fear, because those two four legged animals in the center of the boat
are horses. They will not bite you and no fear of being blown up, (as you no
doubt have done to delinquent subscribers). For they use hay instead of coal to
get up steam.
You will arrive at Tavern Springs in just thirty minutes after leaving Whittemore’s wharf, there you can go ashore and let the engines blow off. If you are a stranger to the country, you can ask the Captain any questions about the lake and he will answer you correctly and won’t be laughed at. He will take you up to Wilson Falls, without extra charge, and there you can put your hook in, and likely haul out a trout that will weigh four pounds or more. Wilson Falls is one of the most beautiful spots in the state of Maine. From there you will drift down the lake and stop at the foot of granite mountain and view the scenic beauty of the lake and forest.
George
P. Hitchings 1916-2003
George P. Hitchings of Darien, CT
died on April 1, 2003 at the age of 86. He was born in Waterville in 1916,
attended the University of Maine in Orono, and Spent summer vacations at Sebec
Lake starting in the late 1930’s after meeting is future wife, Pauline Davee.
Although his career as an economist at companies including Ford Motor Company
and American Airlines often interfered with his time at Sebec Lake, the family
has many happy memories of picnics with him at South Cove (before it became a
State Park), water-skiing, and taking the Old Town boat for rides in the “Big
Lake” when the northwest wind was whipping up big waves. George was proud of
water-skiing until the age of 75 and playing tennis until just recently.
He is deeply missed by Pauline,
his wife of 63 years, and his two daughters, Marion Mantia and Diane Hitchings.
He was pre-deceased by a daughter, Nancy Jane Hitchings. A private memorial
ceremony was held in Connecticut and burial will be in Lee Cemetery in
Dover-Foxcroft. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the George P.
Hitchings Memorial Scholarship at the University of Maine, c/o University of
Maine Foundation, 2 Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-5792