Gazette’s ‘Great Person’ voting begins (Printed Dec. 14, 2007)
Voting for the 10 people nominated in the annual Gazette Great Person Award begins today.
To vote, please use the ballot that is located next to the story on page 12 of the Dec. 14 Gazette. We ask that each person votes no more than once, but that ballot can be used for more than one person. For example, if you have four people in your household, they can all vote – just note it on your ballot.
Voting needs to be done with the ballot sent, delivered or faxed to our office. Votes cannot come in via email or over the phone. Please feel free to make copies of the ballot to allow more people to vote. We hold people to the honor system that a single person can vote no more than one time.
If you have questions, please call the Gazette office at 282-4337 ext. 229. To fax in your vote, please use 282-4339. Voting begins today and will run until Friday, Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. The winner will be announced in the Jan. 4 edition, will win a plaque and be asked to be the subject of the Weekly Interview.
Here are the nominees for the 2007 Gazette Great Person Award:
• Sharleen Fields of Buxton was nominated by Hollis resident Michele Page. “Whether it is spending time at the VA hospital on Veterans Day or enriching our community by serving as protector, preserver and director of the West Buxton Public Library, Sharleen Fields defines Great Person. Her unpretentious devotion to every endeavor is honest and true philanthropy that touches everyone.”
• Veronica Scontras of Gorham was nominated by Kathy Gilbert. “Veronica Scontras has two of the most important jobs there are, and she is excelling at both … Mrs. Scontras is a sixth grade math teacher at Gorham Middle School. She has a great sense of humor and she has a way of teaching that actually makes math fun for the students (it’s true!) ... Veronica’s second full time job is that of a mother to four great kids, including a 12-year-old and 7-year-old triplets!
• Joan Weeman of Buxton was nominated by Dianne Senechal. “I would like to nominate Joan Weeman as one of the people who make Buxton a great place to live and work. Joan Weeman is the Registrar of Voters at the Buxton Town Hall, a position she has held for many years. She has a ‘down home’ personality that assists her in this part time position as well as a life-long resident of the town. She has five grown children and literally serves in any capacity that is needed in her community. In other words is a pillar of the community in an unassuming way.”
• Mark St. Germain of Gorham was nominated by John Marshall. “Mark not only volunteers his time and energy to many organizations; The Maine Dream Factory, his church, the local soup kitchen, his children’s schools and sports teams – but it is the sincerity and compassion of his spirit that makes him truly great.”
• Susan Kirk of Gorham was nominated by Shirley Alexander. “Sue is the coordinator for Project Linus in Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Oxford and Androscoggin counties. She works tirelessly to ensure that every child who is in the hospital, suffers the loss of a parent or sibling, or is dealt an unfair blow by the world receives a warm hug in the form of a handmade blanket. She also makes sure all her volunteers (Blanketeers) feel rewarded as well.”
• Dr. Luigi Cucco of Standish was nominated by Gail Rich. “When he was a practicing physician, he helped countless people, has worked tirelessly for the Standish Food connection, and is a member of the Kiwanis Club in Standish, he is a very deserving person for this award.”
• Roger Mosley of Standish was nominated by Dawn Andersen. “As a town employee, Roger gives tirelessly to our community providing services that most never see or know about. On a personal level, he has a wonderful ability to express concern and compassion for others. He is a warm, kind, patient and talented man who is incredibly generous with his skills, talents and time for those who are in need. Over the years, he has mentored young men – on his own time – in mechanical, carpentry, machine tool and dye, and construction trades who have gone on to become successful citizens and great young men.”
• Burleigh Loveitt of Gorham was nominated by Pauline Leach. “When I needed care for my pets, Mr. Loveitt from the Edgewood Animal Clinic was there. I have two daschunds Apple and Dapple, whom are loved very much. Mr. Loveitt saved Dapple’s life a while back when Dapple swallowed a one-inch rock that had lodged in his intestines. You can tell in an instant just how much love and compassion Mr. Loveitt has for animals. I will be forever grateful as my pets mean the world to me. Through the years I couldn’t even take a guess at how many pets have been treated by Mr. Loveitt.”
• Rita Anderson of Hollis Center was nominated by Hazel Fritz. “She is a great contributor to her town, children and family. She has taught adult ed, tutored many children, served in many capacities with the town of Hollis, makes thousands of hats, mittens etc. for people in this world, and is a great member of her church. But for me, she has been my support and lifeline since an injury has kept me housebound and for that there is no way to repay her except with my heartfelt thanks.”
• Terry Plummer of Limington was nominated by Paul Stickney. “As education director at Schoolhouse Arts Center, Terry is always prepared. When Schoolhouse was vandalized, it was Terry who helped rally folks and continues to do so.”
To vote, please use the ballot that is located next to the story on page 12 of the Dec. 14 Gazette. We ask that each person votes no more than once, but that ballot can be used for more than one person. For example, if you have four people in your household, they can all vote – just note it on your ballot.
Voting needs to be done with the ballot sent, delivered or faxed to our office. Votes cannot come in via email or over the phone. Please feel free to make copies of the ballot to allow more people to vote. We hold people to the honor system that a single person can vote no more than one time.
If you have questions, please call the Gazette office at 282-4337 ext. 229. To fax in your vote, please use 282-4339. Voting begins today and will run until Friday, Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. The winner will be announced in the Jan. 4 edition, will win a plaque and be asked to be the subject of the Weekly Interview.
Here are the nominees for the 2007 Gazette Great Person Award:
• Sharleen Fields of Buxton was nominated by Hollis resident Michele Page. “Whether it is spending time at the VA hospital on Veterans Day or enriching our community by serving as protector, preserver and director of the West Buxton Public Library, Sharleen Fields defines Great Person. Her unpretentious devotion to every endeavor is honest and true philanthropy that touches everyone.”
• Veronica Scontras of Gorham was nominated by Kathy Gilbert. “Veronica Scontras has two of the most important jobs there are, and she is excelling at both … Mrs. Scontras is a sixth grade math teacher at Gorham Middle School. She has a great sense of humor and she has a way of teaching that actually makes math fun for the students (it’s true!) ... Veronica’s second full time job is that of a mother to four great kids, including a 12-year-old and 7-year-old triplets!
• Joan Weeman of Buxton was nominated by Dianne Senechal. “I would like to nominate Joan Weeman as one of the people who make Buxton a great place to live and work. Joan Weeman is the Registrar of Voters at the Buxton Town Hall, a position she has held for many years. She has a ‘down home’ personality that assists her in this part time position as well as a life-long resident of the town. She has five grown children and literally serves in any capacity that is needed in her community. In other words is a pillar of the community in an unassuming way.”
• Mark St. Germain of Gorham was nominated by John Marshall. “Mark not only volunteers his time and energy to many organizations; The Maine Dream Factory, his church, the local soup kitchen, his children’s schools and sports teams – but it is the sincerity and compassion of his spirit that makes him truly great.”
• Susan Kirk of Gorham was nominated by Shirley Alexander. “Sue is the coordinator for Project Linus in Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Oxford and Androscoggin counties. She works tirelessly to ensure that every child who is in the hospital, suffers the loss of a parent or sibling, or is dealt an unfair blow by the world receives a warm hug in the form of a handmade blanket. She also makes sure all her volunteers (Blanketeers) feel rewarded as well.”
• Dr. Luigi Cucco of Standish was nominated by Gail Rich. “When he was a practicing physician, he helped countless people, has worked tirelessly for the Standish Food connection, and is a member of the Kiwanis Club in Standish, he is a very deserving person for this award.”
• Roger Mosley of Standish was nominated by Dawn Andersen. “As a town employee, Roger gives tirelessly to our community providing services that most never see or know about. On a personal level, he has a wonderful ability to express concern and compassion for others. He is a warm, kind, patient and talented man who is incredibly generous with his skills, talents and time for those who are in need. Over the years, he has mentored young men – on his own time – in mechanical, carpentry, machine tool and dye, and construction trades who have gone on to become successful citizens and great young men.”
• Burleigh Loveitt of Gorham was nominated by Pauline Leach. “When I needed care for my pets, Mr. Loveitt from the Edgewood Animal Clinic was there. I have two daschunds Apple and Dapple, whom are loved very much. Mr. Loveitt saved Dapple’s life a while back when Dapple swallowed a one-inch rock that had lodged in his intestines. You can tell in an instant just how much love and compassion Mr. Loveitt has for animals. I will be forever grateful as my pets mean the world to me. Through the years I couldn’t even take a guess at how many pets have been treated by Mr. Loveitt.”
• Rita Anderson of Hollis Center was nominated by Hazel Fritz. “She is a great contributor to her town, children and family. She has taught adult ed, tutored many children, served in many capacities with the town of Hollis, makes thousands of hats, mittens etc. for people in this world, and is a great member of her church. But for me, she has been my support and lifeline since an injury has kept me housebound and for that there is no way to repay her except with my heartfelt thanks.”
• Terry Plummer of Limington was nominated by Paul Stickney. “As education director at Schoolhouse Arts Center, Terry is always prepared. When Schoolhouse was vandalized, it was Terry who helped rally folks and continues to do so.”
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