June 4, 2005 -- Garelick Farms announces New England’s top 21 semi-finalists for the community-based "Over the Moon Dream BIG Contest" with a grand prize worth $25,000 in cash awarded for the community dream that shows the most creative way to make a positive impact on the lives of people there.
“ We received 200 community dreams from Northern Maine to Southern Connecticut and everywhere in between. ”
“The response to the Over the Moon Dream BIG Contest has been overwhelming,” stated Matt Samson of Garelick Farms. “We received 200 community dreams from Northern Maine to Southern Connecticut and everywhere in between. It has been so inspiring to see New Englanders dreaming about making their communities a better place. We are very excited to make one of these amazing dreams come true.”
The Over the Moon Dream BIG Contest required contestants to submit an essay, song, video, poster or other creative expression of how they would spend $25,000 to make their community a better place. The top twenty entries have been posted at www.overthemoonmilk.com. The public is invited to view the entries and vote for their favorite dream from June 2–15.
1. Unionville, CT: Boundless Playground for ALL Children, Essay submitted by six-year old, Andrew Peterson
2. Millville, MA: Building a Senior Center, Essay, video & original song submitted by Leo Gauthier, Evelyn McNamara, Lois Salome & Margaret Carroll.
3. Auburn, ME: Delivering Food to the Hungry with Mobile Food Pantry, Poster submitted by Good Shepard Food Bank Executive Director, Charles Large
4. Newton, MA: Aftercare Program for Elementary School Kids, Essay & poster submitted by senior custodian, Edward Reardon
5. Whitefield, ME: Beautifying Town by Painting Utility Poles, Essay & photo submitted by artist, Natasha Mayers
6. Ashburnham, MA: Supporting Athletes who Cannot Afford to “Pay to Play”, Essay submitted by mother, Kathy Kwedor
7. New Milford, CT: Helping People in Seven Communities to Become Literate in English, Poster submitted by Rita Guariglia.
8. Hyde Park, MA: Donating Garden Produce to Food Banks, Essay submitted by Judy Skellington
9. Epsom, NH: Placing Animals Facing Euthanasia in New Homes, Essay submitted by Carey Lafleur
10. Easthampton, MA: Providing Animal Therapy for Children & Teens, Essay submitted by Treehouse Community Executive Director, Judy Cockerton
11. Cumberland, RI: Building New Community Playground, Video submitted by Deborah Yates
12. East Boston, MA: Creating East Boston International Music Festival, Essay submitted by the East Boston Police Department
13. Coventry, CT: Middle School Program Commemorating War Veterans, Video submitted by teacher, Thomas Dzciek
14. Boston, MA: Bringing Community Role Models to the Classroom, Essay submitted by teacher, Larainne Wilson
15. New York, NY: Support for Families of Terminally Ill Children, Essay submitted by teenager, Jake Sasserville
16. Dorchester, MA: Celebrating Family Days at Elementary School, Essay submitted by Rebecca
17. Lewiston, ME: Preserving Franco-American Culture through the Arts, Essay & video submitted by teacher, Cindy Larock
18. Chesire, CT: Sewing Curechiefs for Cancer Patients, Presentation submitted by teen sisters, Steph & Allie Centotino
19. Belfast, ME: Creating A Gameloft for Kids and Their Families, Essay submitted by Jane Kelley
20. Lynn, Swampscott, Nahant, MA: Massachusetts Memory Road Show, Poster submitted by Bonnie D’Orlando on behalf of three Massachusetts Historic Societies
21. Sebec, ME: Restoring A Theater in Central Maine, Video submitted by Patrick Myers
On June 19, the Dream BIG Contest finalists will be announced at Dad’s Make a Difference Day in Boston, and at www.overthemoonmilk.com. The $25,000 grand prize Over the Moon Dream BIG Contest winner will be determined by a panel of judges and announced in June 2005.
Over the Moon milks can be found throughout New England and upstate New York, in supermarkets wherever Garelick Farms products are sold. To view the Dream BIG Contest semifinalists, jump a cow over the moon, or print a coupon good toward the purchase of Over the Moon milk, go to www.overthemoonmilk.com.
Garelick Farms, headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, is one of the largest dairies in the northeastern United States, with a proud tradition of providing quality dairy products to New Englanders since 1931. Garelick Farms offers a broad line of products, including fresh milk and cream, flavored milk, juice, ice cream, sour cream, and cottage cheese.
