Kids turn up the heat in drive

Students at the Hanson School have fired up a school drive, collecting bottles and cans to help “Keep the Heat On” for needy elderly people in Buxton.

The kids are collecting returnable bottles and cans to help pay home heating costs. “Everybody brings in bottles. It’s really good because it helps people with heat,” said fifth-grader Cassidy Merrill, 10, about the kids’ drive. “It’s a very good purpose.”

Ed and Sharon Newell launched the program last year on Election Day in Buxton. The town’s selectmen administer money collected for the program.

A box in the lobby at Hanson School was overflowing with returnables Monday morning. Selectman Jean Harmon stops at the school each week and collects the donated bottles and cans to be redeemed. “She’s been very helpful,” said teacher Dolores White.

The students of Mary Semons and White initiated the drive, which has spread to other classes at the Hanson-Jewett elementary schools. “We’re taking time to help other people,” said Danielle Marshall, 10, also a fifth-grader.

The student drive began two weeks ago and they’ve realized results. “So far, we have $56,” Marshall said. “Almost everybody is chipping in, bringing in bottles.”

Since the program began last year, selectmen reported that $9,000 has been collected through donations, returnables and charity events along with a grant received from the Narragansett Number One Foundation. Returnable containers are being accepted on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at the transfer station next to town hall on Portland Road. “We urge everyone to bring their returnables on voting day,” the selectmen said in a statement, thanking people for their generosity.

Schools honoring veterans

The students at Hanson-Jewett elementary schools in Buxton Center will serve brunch to military veterans 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9.

Some of the veterans will relate their personal accounts about their military service.

Brunch will be served in the cafeteria at the Jewett School and children will sing patriotic songs. The elementary school complex is at the intersection of Long Plains (Route 22) and Groveville roads.

All veterans and their spouses are welcome to attend the sixth annual event.

Project Graduation on line

The Project Graduation at Bonny Eagle High School is running an auction on the Internet.

Bidding for donated services and items began on Nov. 1 and will close on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The auction site can be viewed at http://www.sad6.k12.me.us/behs/proj_grad/auction.html

Feeney, Johnson engaged

Frankie Feeney and Melissa Johnson are engaged, with a wedding planned for July 14.

The bride-to-be is a self-employed hairdresser. She is the daughter of Bruce and Tracy Johnson of Buxton.

Feeney, a self employed-painter, is the son of Wanda Perrin of Gorham and the late Daniel S. Perrin.

Gardeners to hear floral designer

A designer from Jordan’s Floral of Scarborough will present “Holiday Designs” when the Buxton Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Groveville Fire Station on Turkey Lane.

Floral designs will be auctioned following the program. Members are encouraged to take friends and prospective new members along with guests are welcome.

For more information, call Sharon Newell at 929-8283.

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