LISBON — On May 5, the Lisbon School Department honored their community partners and volunteers for the assistance of 19,249 hours during the 2010-11 school year. The event was held at Lisbon High School’s partner in education, The Green Ladle in Lewiston, marking the seventh annual night of celebration.

Community Resource Coordinator, Monica Millhime, welcomed close to 100 adult volunteers, staff and community members and introduced Superintendent of Schools, Richard Green. Green, assisted by Lisbon Community School Principal, Carlene Iverson; Assistant Principal, Ryan Patrie; Philip W. Sugg Principal, Kate Race; Assistant Principal/CCD, Tom Landberg; and Lisbon High School Principal, Ken Healey, hosted the event.

The National Presidential Volunteer Service Award Program recognizes adult volunteers achieving more than 100 hours of service. Recipients receive a letter from the president, an award certificate and a pin. Volunteers and community partners contributing up to 100 hours and partnership opportunities received a Lisbon School Department Certificate of Appreciation.

“Over the last seven years, the galvanized force of over 900 Lisbon volunteers donated 90,773 volunteer hours,” said Millhime.

The outstanding volunteer of the year was Pamela Shane, contributing 1,997.5 hours of service. In addition to working full time and being a mother, Pam continued giving her time to the staff and students at Lisbon Community School.

The National Presidential Volunteer Service Gold Award for more than 500 hours was also presented to Kathi Yergin, 1,726; Trisha Thebeau, 910; Roxie Dobson, 799; and Lisa Caron, 631. Silver award winners for contributing 250 to 499 hours: Donna Rimiller, 462; Tara Grondin, 353.5; Jonathan Carsley, 350; Marilyn Curtis, 300; Melvin Curtis, 300; Kim Simpson, 284; Amy Austin, 278.5; Bobbi Hill, 260; Robin Roy, 254.5; Carol Leclair, 230; Christina Maney; 215; Carol Day, 210.5; Adam Thebeau, 210; Denise Morin, 185.5; Cheryl Gardner, 183; Roland Grondin, 177.5; Annette Clark, 156.5; Tim Verrill, 151; Dottie Carsley, 150; Karen Whitney, 150; Angela Shambarger, 134; Jennifer Libby, 131.5; Kaitlyn Boulet, 131; Traci Austin, 127; Jim Millhime, 121; George Caron, 120; Annette Wilson, 114.5; Ashley Harmon, 111.5; Connie Fowler, 108; Cathy Williams, 107.5; and Michelle Huston, 102.

Certificates of appreciation were awarded to media partners Great Falls TV, Sun Journal, Times Record, Twin City Times, Turner Publishing, WCSH, WGME and WMTW. Community partnership certificates of appreciation were awarded to Flagship Cinema, Town of Lisbon, Lisbon Library, Lisbon Federal Credit Union, LCS PTO, PWS PAG, LHS PAG, Lisbon Music Boosters, Lisbon Athletic Boosters, Sam’s, Subway, Walmart, The Green Ladle, Hannaford, Solo Bistro, Topsham Grange, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lisbon Police Department and Lisbon Fire Department.

A special thanks to Chummy’s Mid Town Diner, Community Credit Union, DiMillo’s Restaurant, Downeast Energy, Greater Portland Landmarks, Gridiron Restaurant, Grill 233, Hannaford of Topsham, JP Thornton’s, Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, Papa Gino’s, Portland Dine Around, Raffel Brothers, Studio C and T. G. I. Friday’s for their support of gifts and certificates for the banquet.

For more information on the volunteer and partnership program, call 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.

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