Even though the 149th annual Lycoming County fair has come and gone, I still bask in the glorious gold-plated reflection of a trophy-my only first place award, ever-which graces my desk at the Luminary office. (Humor me while I share my perspective of that shining moment).

As a Luminary representative, I arrived a few minutes late to the inaugural Women’s Frying Pan Throwing Contest on July 19. I visited the registration table behind the Larrabee building to take a gander at the names of area women who were waiting for the event to begin. Entries were sparse by the time 6 p.m. rolled around, and emcee Matt Eyer resorted to begging any woman who happened to wander past the contest tent site to join the competition.?He turned his attention to me and began baiting me with an invitation to enter, explaining that registration was free, and prizes would be awarded in all four categories. ?”And there’s a $25 overall award,” Eyer enticed. Little did Eyer know, he had my attention at the word “prizes.”?’Ah, what the heck,’ I thought, and found myself scribbling my information on the registration sheet, joining a handful of contestants in my age category. ?Apparently, in frying pan throwing contests, the rules are basic, which Eyer reviewed with the contestants prior to the first throw.?Regulations are as follows:

Pan was provided by contest sponsors Winder Trucking and Excavating, and the Local Dairy

Barn, both of Hughesville

Open to all women ages 18 and up

One throw per contestant

No gloves or hand grips allowed

No practice throws

Throw must be straight out the course

Throw is one-handed and underhand

Crossing the foul line will result in disqualification

Finalists from each age group will compete to determine overall winner. Each finalist will have two throws and the best of two is taken.

After snapping a few photographs, my interest as a spectator waned and the competitive side began to override my journalistic duties. My camera was tucked away and secured safely with innocent bystander Mike Bieber as I waited for Eyer to announce my turn. ?It was then that I noticed the awards which awaited the winners-ribbons and trophies. Overcome by the prize (or perhaps it was the high heat warning), I understood what had to be done, and not ashamed to say first place became mine in the 46-60 age category with a toss of 26 feet, 3 inches.?Heather Holmes, competing in the 18-29 division garnered overall winner status with an astounding 46 foot throw in the final elimination. ?Rachel Gardner, of Unityville, earned first place in 30-45 division, while Jeanette Schriner, of Unityville, claimed top spot in the 61 and older category.

It’s a safe bet to say that the contest will return next year; ladies, start practicing now!

Luminary correspondent Carol Sones Shetler returns with her “Sew Noted” column, after a decade hiatus. Let her know how much the column was missed!

Wednesday, Aug. 14: Muncy Public Library, Preschool storytime for ages 3-5, 10 a.m. and DIY kites. Aug 16, Toddles Tales, for ages 1-3, 10 a.m., DIY kites.

Friday, Aug. 16: MPL summer reading program ends.

The Muncy boys’ varsity football scrimmage takes place Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m., at Line Mountain, while at 11 a.m., the boys’ soccer team plays at Northeast Bradford.

Clay mushroom house class, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 5:30-8 p.m., Tuesday Aug. 27 clay fairy house, 5:30-8 p.m. Contact Tickle Music and Art Studio, 30 S. Main Street, Montgomery. Contact (570) 547-6007 for class cost and additional information.

Distribution dates for the Son Light House, 130 Carpenter Street, Muncy, are Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m. to noon and Thursday, Aug. 22, 4-7 p.m. (note: this is a recent time change)

The Christian Ladies Group will meet on Wednesday, August 21 at 1 p.m. at the Tivoli United Methodist Church. Lucille Evans will present a program on local black history. The public is welcome to attend.

Blue/White Night and IndianFest are observed jointly at the Stanley Schuyler Memorial Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m. However, should inclement weather convene, the entire joint event will be cancelled.

The Unityville Volunteer Fire Company is hosting its annual August Bash on Saturday, Aug. 24, starting at noon and ending at 6 p.m. The kitchen open at 1:30 p.m. and closes at 5 p.m., bring your own beverage, canopy and lawn chairs. Drawing prizes include cash and guns. Contact Lisa Robins at (510) 204-2209 for cost and more information.

Thursday, Aug. 29 is open house at Ward L. Myers Elementary School.

Tuesday, Sept. 3, first day of school for Muncy students, unless otherwise notified.