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MECHANIC FALLS ** SPIRIT OF AMERICA AWARD **

The Mechanic Falls 2022 Spirit of America Recognition is awarded to

Eriks & Nancy Petersons

The Spirit of America Award was established in Maine in 1990 to honor volunteerism and community service

by individuals living in Maine communities. Each year during

National Volunteer Month the Town Council recognizes an individual or group in the town who represent excellence in community service and volunteerism to receive this honor. This year the Town Council chooses to recognize Eriks & Nancy Petersons.

The Spirit of America Award was established in Maine in 1990 to honor volunteerism and community service by individuals living in Maine communities. Each year during National Volunteer Month the Town Council recognizes an individual or group who represent excellence in community service and volunteerism. This year the Town Council has chosen to recognize Eriks and Nancy Petersons. Both Eriks and Nancy are known to be very active in the community and certainly deserve the award for their many hours each year spent in the service of others. Nancy and Eriks recognize the importance of historical preservation in a community. They have worked incredibly hard to promote and preserve our town’s heritage. They give from the heart, and our whole community benefits. They both were part of the committee years ago to build a new high school. Eriks has served as long-time President of the Mechanic Falls Historical Society, has coached baseball, and currently serves on the town’s appeal board. Nancy, also currently serves on the Historical Society, library board of trustees, as well as head librarian for the town. Nancy is very instrumental in town elections, and serves on several committees including the newly revived Community Day committee. In addition to all of their community service efforts, Eriks for many years has contributed much to the town, writing articles for the Sun Journal, and Nancy has served on many school committees over the years. The Petersons are long-time residents of the town of Mechanic Falls. Congratulations to Eriks and Nancy Petersons, this year’s Spirit of America Award Winners.

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