Dear Sun Spots: This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual Geiger/Montello Night of the Stars celebration, one of the most exciting and well-known facets of Geiger’s ongoing Adopt-A-School partnership with Montello Elementary School.

This landmark program was the first of its kind in our area, inspiring many other local businesses, including the Sun Journal, to reach out and make a difference in children’s lives. Since 1988, our aim has been to motivate and encourage students to achieve their personal best. Night of the Stars, our annual Oscar-style awards ceremony, honors the most talented young writers among the hundreds of kindergarten through sixth-grade students at Montello Elementary School. To help us commemorate this landmark anniversary, I’d like to recognize Night of the Stars participants from past years. Any former Montello student or teacher who participated in a previous Night of the Stars celebration is invited to join us for this year’s celebration on Wednesday, May 7. Attendees will also receive a special 20th anniversary gift.

For more information, phone 755-2246, or e-mail [email protected]. Thank you. – Peter E. Geiger, Lewiston program coordinator, Geiger/Montello Partnership, Lewiston.

Answer: Congratulations, Pete! What a wonderful achievement. Sun Spots and column readers wish you all the best for another successful 20 years! Sun Spots is sure that this program has changed many lives.

Dear Sun Spots: I am getting ready for Christmas 2008!

I desperately need old CDs to use as a giant sequin. I’ll paint any with words or pictures on them with metallic paint. I’ll happily refund any requested postage. Thank you. I may be reached at 353-6401, or via mail at 65 Summer St., Lisbon Falls, ME 04252-9504. Thank you. – Joan Rines, Lisbon Falls.

Dear Sun Spots: A Family For ME is looking for prospective foster and adoptive parents.

The Lewiston office of the Department of Health and Human Services will host a public informational meeting about adoption and foster care in Paris on Feb. 12. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is expected to end by 8:30 p.m. For location and to participate, please contact A Family For ME at 1-877-505-0545.

Those considering adoption or foster care through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services are encouraged to attend this open, no obligation meeting. For more information about foster care or adoption and to find out more about this informational meeting, please contact A Family For ME at 1-877-505-0545.

Dear Sun Spots: I am a faithful reader of your column. You have helped so many people. Now I’m hoping you can please help me.

I have been searching for Cristy Dry Gas but can’t seem to locate a store that carries it. I hope you can please help. It is the only kind my husband will use. – No Name, Bethel.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, contact, Drygas, a trademark of Cristy Corp., 260 Authority Drive, Fitchburg, MA 01420, 978-343-4330. You may also locate them online at www.drygas.com.

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