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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
DECEMBER 2020
JANUARY 2021
Mont Vernon
Daland Memorial Library
Winter Reading Marathon
On your mark, get set, READ! The Winter Reading Marathon has begun! How many books can you read from the 1st Day of Winter (Dec. 21st) to the 1st Day of Spring (March 21st) Registration required. Visit https://dalandlibrary.com/library-news/ for the registration link, printable reading logs, and more information. Challenge yourself to read 3 books to complete the 5K, 6 books = 10K, 13 books = Half marathon and 26 books = Full Marathon! Need books? Call or email
the library to make request for Curbside Pickup, or reserve books online with your library card. All Ages Welcome!
Winter Storytime
Follow the library Facebook page to watch and listen to stories on Thursdays. Miss JoAnn will be reading from a variety of picture books and may even do a craft! Catch up on all the past Storytimes in the video section of the Facebook page.
Digital Streaming Services
The library offers two ways to borrow materials digitally online with a valid library card. Log into www.hoopladigital.com to set up a Hoopla account for access to 750,000 titles including movies, E books, audio books, magazines, television shows, documentaries and more! You can also use your library card number to borrow books from NH Overdrive. Visit www.nhoverdrive.com to borrow eBooks and audio books for children and adults.
Need a library card? Stop in the library to sign up during open hours or visit www.dalandlibrary.com for more details.
Adult Book Clubs on ZOOM
The library is excited to offer three book clubs for adults. New members always welcome. Books available to borrow at the library. Meetings by Zoom. Questions? Call the library at 673-7888.
Morning Book Discussion – Meets the 1st Monday each month at 10:00AM by ZOOM. The group reads a mix of contemporary fiction and non-fiction titles.
January 4th: Help choose titles for 2021
Black Books Matter – Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM by Zoom. This is a newly formed book club that will focus on books by black authors and race relations.
January 14th: “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Just the Classics – Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM by ZOOM. This book group is focused on reading classic titles selected by group members.
January 21st: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Join the Friends!
Join the Friends of the Daland Memorial Library in 2021! The Friends of the Daland Memorial Library are a group of people joined together for the well-being of the library, who express this through annual donations and/or by volunteering their time and talent. Through fundraising, the Friends support a variety of library programs including the children’s summer reading program, passes for library patrons to area museums, treats for Trick-or-Treaters who visit the library on Halloween, the “Books for Babies” program, and children and adult programs. Members also volunteer to maintain the library gardens. Membership information is available on the library website at www.dalandlibrary.com or at the circulation desk at the library.
Pandemic Highlights Importance of Community Landmarks and Main Streets:
CONCORD, N.H.: The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance announced its 2020 Seven to Save list Tuesday, October 20th, highlighting vulnerable historic resources and related threats to community life and economic well-being during the pandemic. All of the listees need transformative investment to become viable community assets again. “We need these places to survive and thrive,” said Nicholas Mitchell, chair of the board of directors of the Preservation Alliance. “These landmarks are the heart and soul of our daily life and feel even more important during these uncertain times,” he said.
Preservation Alliance leaders also emphasized that our small towns and historic buildings give our state its distinctive and appealing character. “The mix of old and new building stock, as well as the design and scale of historic main street buildings, attract varied ages and types of people, help incubate small businesses and create attachments to communities that boost economic vitality,” said Jennifer Goodman, the Preservation Alliance’s executive director.
The Seven to Save list for 2020 features endangered historic structures and resources includes:
Mont Vernon Town Hall, Mont Vernon
Built in 1781 from oak timbers supplied by local farmers, then moved across the street and expanded with a second story, this center of civic life and home to town offices and the historical society needs a major investment to keep it viable for public use. Structural and foundation work are required, as well as electrical, fire safety, heating and energy-efficiency upgrades. Expanded public support—the town has only 600 property owners—and additional resources will help with the planned phased rehabilitation approach.
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Mont Vernon Landmark Featured on New Endangered List