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PHOTO: George Klauber and Aaron Hagan drop off children’s winter clothing to Crooked River Elementary School in Casco, received by Principal Steve Gagne and Elizabeth Shane. (Submitted photo)
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club recently donated warm winter clothing to Crooked River Elementary School in Casco for distribution to children in need.
The donations included 20 winter coats, 20 pairs of snow pants, 25 pairs of waterproof gloves and 15 pairs of snow boots.
In the past, the club has donated to Songo Locks and Stevens Brooks schools. Aaron Hagan, 2022-23 president said, “This year they were set, due to the generosity of others. The newly reopened Crooked River School had needs and would share with the other schools if some needs did develop.”
Rotarians George Klauber and Aaron Hagan handed the gifts over to Principal Steve Gagne and his team the week before Christmas.
At the same time, the Rotary Club donated therapeutic devices to help students at Bridge Crossing adapt to classroom learning.
“When Laura McCabe at Community Help reached out to the community asking for holiday support for Bridge Crossing, I jumped into action,” said Pesident Jessica Putnam. “Although not as much fun for gifts as toys and even clothes, we knew it was exactly the type of need that Rotary would want to fulfill. We were so pleased to be able to help.”
Rotarians were given a tour of the rehabbed common space where students live, while the students were at their brand-new school in Bridgton.
For more information about Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, visit see lakeregionrotary.com.
