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Letters
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Obituaries
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
Schools
SHS Students Selected to NH All-State Festival
Zachary Cotter
AMHERST – The following students were selected to represent Souhegan High School at the NH All-State festival and Conference which will be held virtually in April 2021. These students submitted audition videos and were chosen based on their performance. Zachary Cotter, SHS Senior was selected on Euphonium to the NH All-State Concert Band. This is Zach’s second year representing SHS as an all-state musician. Andrew Coleman, SHS Sophomore was selected on Trombone to the NH All-State Concert Band. Isabella VanBibber, SHS Freshman was selected on Voice to the NH All-State Choir.
Andrew Coleman
Isabella VanBibber
NH will be offering a virtual all-state festival complete with a virtual performance element, instrument sectionals, rehearsals and masterclasses. Approximately twelve hundred student musicians from throughout New Hampshire audition for all-state annually. Again, congratulations to Zach, Andrew and Isabella.
The Present & Future of Amherst’s Schools
SAU39 - AMHERST, NH
Joint Facilities Advisory Committee
AMHERST – The SAU 39 Joint Facilities Advisory Committee was appointed and tasked by the SAU 39 school board with conducting an analysis of the state of public education facilities in Amherst. The committee worked to provide recommendations to the governing bodies (SCSB, ASB) regarding the interim and long-term facilities needs of the public-school facilities in Amherst, taking into account educational outcomes and how to best level the cost impact to residents in an efficient manner.
The Committee engaged with the architectural firm of Lavallee Brensinger to conduct an architecural and engineering analysis of the buildings in the Amherst School District. The findings and recommendations of the committee are found on this website.
Chair
Amy Facey, SCSB Amherst Rep. – afacey@sprise.org
Vice Chair
Shannon Gascoyne, Community Member​ – sgascoyne@sau39.org
John Bowkett, Community Member
Brian Coogan, Community Member​
Michele Croteau, Business Administrator​
John D’Angelo, BOS
Lisa Eastland, Community Member ​
Tom Gauthier, ASB​
Christine Grayson, Community Member​
Pim Grondstra, SCSB Mont Vernon Rep.​
Ellen Grudzien, ASB
​Stephanie Grund, SCSB Amherst Rep.​
Shannon Hargreaves, Souhegan High School Student
​Jeanne Ludt, Community Member​
Victoria Parisi, Community Member
Roger Preston, Director of Facilities​
Adam Steel, Superintendent
Architect's rendering of proposed Clark-Wilkins Elementary School