New bank adds to heat fund
Ken Acker, TruChoice Federal Credit Union president and chief executive officer, recently presented Buxton Selectwomn Jean Harmon with a check for $500 to support Buxton’s Keep The Heat On Program.
“We haven’t even opened our doors yet, and we feel like a part of the community,” said Acker, referring to the credit union’s new 2,700-square-foot Buxton branch. “That’s why we felt strongly about making this donation.” The branch, located at the intersection of routes 202 and 22, is scheduled to open in mid- January.
Buxton’s Keep The Heat On Program was founded in 2005 by resident Ed Newell to help local residents in need heat their homes through the winter months. In cooperation with local fuel company Redding Oil, the program has been able to help more than 30 Buxton residents. “Many people who need help go through the town’s General Assistance,” said Harmon, who also sits on the Keep The Heat On committee. “But there are some people who are too proud to ask for help. They are the ones we hear about and help through this program.”
More than $9,000 has been raised, including a $5,000 grant from Narragansett Number One Foundation to help sustain the program. Even students of Hanson and Frank Jewett Elementary Schools have become involved in the fundraising efforts. Students set up a bottle drive that has raised $125 so far. Tracking of the bottles and funds has been incorporated into the students’ math lessons.
For more information about TruChoice Federal Credit Union, call 772-0808.
Schultz new Bonny Eagle assistant principal
Elizabeth Schultz has been named a new assistant principal at Bonny Eagle High School.
“I am excited and optimistic about the new opportunity to work with the administrative team and staff at Bonny Eagle High School, as they move forward to improve learning for all students,” Schultz said.
Schultz graduated in 1974 from the University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in history and education. In 1979, she received her master’s degree in moderate special needs from Lesley College Graduate School in Cambridge, Mass. She received her certificate of advanced study in educational leadership in 1999 from the University of Southern Maine.
She had been most recently employed by Biddeford High School as assistant principal, and had been the district’s assessment and program coordinator. She also served as assistant principal from 2001 to 2003 at Gardiner Area High School.
Cutline (harmon acker) – Buxton Selectman Jean Harmon accepts a check for the Keep The Heat On Program from TruChoice Federal Credit Union President and CEO Ken Acker.
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