Livermore Falls annual report dedicated to longtime library volunteer Pat Allen; Spirit of America award goes to Ron Chadwick

The Livermore Falls select board dedicated this year’s town annual report to Miss Pat Allen, praising her decades of volunteer leadership with the George Winfield Treat Library, and presented the Spirit of America award to longtime resident Ron Chadwick.

A board presenter said the library ‘‘contributes so much to this town’’ and described the honoree’s long service, noting the George Winfield Treat Library’s role in local education and the recipient’s past presidency of the library board of trustees. ‘‘We are dedicating the Livermore Falls annual report to a person who most definitely deserves it,’’ the presenter said during the dedication.

Pat Allen, the named honoree, responded, ‘‘I never dreamed about anything like this,’’ and thanked the board and the town for the recognition.

The board also dedicated the Spirit of America award to Ron Chadwick, citing his long residency, efforts to keep food pantries stocked, contributions of equipment to the recreation field, and work on the town gazebo. The presenter noted Chadwick’s role as a local historian and acknowledged his wife, Sandra, for her support. When asked whether Chadwick was able to attend, a board member said he had spoken with Chadwick earlier that day.

The presentations were offered as part of the board’s recognitions at the start of its regular meeting. No formal votes or policy actions were associated with the dedications.

The board moved on to its regular agenda after the presentations.