Lovett and Lynch Named Carson Stewart Honorees Their names were interchangeable for youth growing up in Bridesburg. Like peanut butter and jelly, ice cream and cake, keilbasi and kraut – Lovett and Lynch, Lynch and Lovett are part of Bridesburg’s social fabric. Men you may not always notice, but would surely miss if they were not around to get it done.

Recognized as two of the founding fathers of the Father’s Club, these two men made team sports fun. Kids felt wanted even if he or she weren’t the best athlete. Spending countless hours teaching, coaching, refereeing and stressing the fundamentals of baseball and basketball, they taught our youth lessons. According to the dictionary:

Coach (n.) a person who trains an athlete or a team of athletes.

Referee (n.) a person who controls basketball, baseball matches Messrs. Lovett and Lynch not only performed those duties, they excelled at them. They trained and controlled us not only in sports - in character, sportsmanship and the importance of fair play. To hold our heads high in defeat – but not too high in victory.

Spikes - $30; Glove - $40; Sunday baseball practice at the Rec – Priceless.

Basketball games at Bridesburg School– again, Priceless.

While both deserve individual accolades for their dedication, commitment and perspiration to and for Bridesburg youth, the Bridesburg Boys & Girls Club is proud to name them co-honorees of the 2007 Carson Stewart Award for Service to Youth and Community.

This award will be presented at the Carson Stewart Award Dinner, which will be held Wednesday, May 17th, Upstairs at Polonia. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., dinner served at 6:45, award presentation at 7:30. $25.00 will provide dinner for you and a Club member. All proceeds perpetuate the club’s scholarship funds. Call 215-743-7755 for ticket information.