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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
Sports
NHIAA Approves Return to Play Guidance for Fall Sports
CONCORD – The NHIAA Council, comprised of Principals, Athletic Directors, Superintendents, Coaches, and a State School Board Member, met this morning and took action on the following items:
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While the Council and the NHIAA do not decide if sports are offered, they did unanimously reaffirm the recognition of all the fall sports for the 2020-2021 school year.
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By unanimous consent, the Council approved NHIAA Return to Play Guidance document (Click here to view). New to this document was a third phase which includes practices, training sessions, competitions, games, and tournaments/jamborees. Guidelines vetted and approved by Governor Sununu’s Economic Re-Opening Task Force and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services provided the foundation upon which the NHIAA’s recommendations are based.
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Finally, the Council approved a delay to the start of fall sports. All fall sports will be permitted to begin practices on Tuesday, September 8th. Decisions on the first date to play contests will be forthcoming.
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We recognize that returning to interscholastic competition this fall will be individual school decisions. We hope, however, that the guidelines provided by the state of New Hampshire, the NHIAA, and the actions taken thus far by the NHIAA Council will help schools and districts make informed decisions about what is best for their student-athletes this coming fall.
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Souhegan High School
Fall Athletics
All Fall sports will begin first practices on September 8th. Details concerning individual sports will be available soon. Paperwork must be turned in to Athletics before attendance at first practice. Links to all forms are accessible with this link.
There are Paperwork Drop Off envelopes located on the entry door to the main building (annex side) and on the bulletin board outside the athletic office. The forms can also be mailed to SHS PO Box 1152 Amherst 03031 or scanned to ppaul@sprise.com.
We are very excited to get the season rolling -- please make a commitment to yourself and your team to follow all safety protocols and to start the season right by getting our forms submitted. Go Saber Nation!
Souhegan student athletes have entered phase Two of the return to practice portocols.
Team Day and Time Site Coach
B Soccer Mon, Wed, Fri 5:30-7:30 PM grass pitch dsaxe@sprise.com
Cross Country Tues&Fri 7:30 -9:00 AM back fields glwilson081@comcast.net
Fall Spirit Mon&Wed 6:00-7:00 PM front field jbelt@sprise.com
Football Mon&Wed 6:00-7:00 PM turf rbowkett@sprise.com
Field Hockey Tuesday 9:00-11:00 AM turf kbraley@sprise.com
G Basketball Mon&Thurs 6:30-7:30 PM behind gym mvetack@gmail.com
G Soccer Friday 9:00-11:00 AM turf/pitch shansberry@sau39.org
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