Final farewell to Postmaster Steve (Sshhhhh.... everyone invited)
Rockport Postmaster Stephen Culpovich's last day at the Post Office is now fast approaching: Friday, February 26, and today, Feb. 24, there is a photo signing for him.
Steve was meant to retire last year; however, when the pandemic hit he made the decision to stay and support the community for what he knew would be a frightening time for all of us, a time when we needed at least one thing not to change.
Working long days, and a daily 2-hour round trip commute, he met each day and each customer with nothing but a smile and good cheer.
During these trying months for the country and our community, Steve’s personal touch made a world of difference. He set the bar for all of us. At his age, he truly risked life-and-limb to provide a vital service we all depend on for basics, not to mention allowing us to safely vote and participate as citizens in our country’s democracy.
Steve is so loved that each day people drive from as far away as Union, Lincolnville, Appleton, and Hope to say hello and check a PO Box in a town that isn’t even their own.
Remember, ALL OF THIS IS TOP SECRET (TO STEVE)!
COMMUNITY-SIGNED HARBOR PHOTO
Today thru WEDNESDAY 24th FEB. 24 Central Street (lobby of Union Hall) inside the green double doors next to Nina June
*The print is filling up nicely with signatures. BUT, there's room for more! So PLEASE spread the word and get as many people to sign this as possible. Bring your own pen/pencil and be masked.
SURPRISE DRIVE-BY PARADE
THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY 11:45am
Penobscot Bay YMCA Parking Lot
116 Union Street
Rockport, ME 04856
* Meet at the YMCA Parking Lot by 11:45 and leave as a single unit at noon for a drive-by of the Rockport Post Office. Amy and Ann Marie will make sure that Steve is outside at high noon. Make signs, make noise, honk your horns and let Steve know how grateful we are for his service and how much we’ll all miss him.
STEVE’S FINAL SEND-OFF
FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY 4:45pm
Rockport Post Office Loading Dock
223 Union Street
Rockport, ME 04856
* Park on SUMMER STREET or anywhere else where you cannot be seen from the Post Office, and make your way directly to the loading dock area in back of the Post Office. Please mask and socially distance. Steve is led outside at 4:50pm and met by Auld Lang Syne ala It’s A Wonderful Life (lyrics below). Don’t worry, if you don’t have a printer there will be plenty of copies available.
PLEASE join us if you possibly can!! And, of course, spread the word!!
