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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
Schools
SAU #39: Thomas Lecklider Hired as Principal of Mont Vernon Village School
MONT VERNON, NH – August 5, 2021 – Superintendent of Schools Adam Steel and Mont Vernon School Board chair Sarah Lawrence are pleased to announce the hiring of Thomas Lecklider to the position of Principal of the Mont Vernon Village School. He has been hired with a two-year contract that will automatically be extended by an additional two years after a positive performance review in the spring of 2022. His starting salary is $120,000.
Mr. Lecklider has been the principal
of Litchfield Middle School for the past 16 years and brings over 20 years of administrative experience to Mont Vernon.
Superintendent Adam Steel: “Tom is a highly experienced instructional leader. Mont Vernon is a special community deserving of a special leader, especially after turnover the past few years. As a former colleague of Tom’s and someone who has stayed in touch over the past 20 years, I am confident Tom is exactly what the Mont Vernon community wants in a leader and what the school needs in a principal.”
Thomas Lecklider: “I am humbled and honored to be the new principal of Mont Vernon Village School. Throughout the entire interview process, it was the student-first mindset, incredible strength of the MVVS community, and outstanding skill of the staff team that resonated with me. I look forward to building on and supporting the team and continuing a strong partnership with the Mont Vernon community to keep moving MVVS forward as an outstanding learning community. There is a strong and
unique sense of unwavering pride and spirit in the town of Mont Vernon and the Mont Vernon Village School that is exciting to be part of.
I will dearly miss the community of Litchfield and Litchfield Middle School after 21+ years in the Litchfield School District. It has been an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to serve the families and students of this community. During my time with the District, I have built incredibly strong relationships with staff, community members, and families. It is these bonds that I will miss most.”
School Board Chair Sarah Lawrence: “Tom’s passion for education lights up the room. His proven success as a Principal and leader in his previous districts is impressive and exactly what we were looking for at MVVS. I’m looking forward to our school and community welcoming Tom and am excited to see his energy and expertise further our mission to engage, challenge and support all learners.”
Teacher Zak Blake: “The Mont Vernon Village School faculty and staff would like to welcome Mr. Lecklider to the Mont Vernon community! Understanding that Mr. Lecklider is a dedicated educator with a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff are excited for leadership that will promote collaboration and teamwork in pursuit of a common goal: to educate and support the students and families of the Mont Vernon community.”
Community member Bonnie Angulas: “Thank you for the opportunity to represent the community in the MVVS Principal selection process. Tom Lecklider stood out in his interview not only as an experienced educator, but an award winning principal with leaderships skills, and a collaborative personality. I’m confident he will be a good fit for the students, staff, and community. I look forward to working with him in the near future. Welcome to Mont Vernon, Tom!
The Founders Academy Public Charter School Awarded $600,000 in Grant Money
MANCHESTER – On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, Cassie Hayes, Dean of School at The Founders Academy Public Charter School in Manchester, NH received word from the New Hampshire Department of Education that Founders was selected to receive $600,000, the highest amount possible for an expansion grant, from the federal public charter school grant program. The Founders Academy’s grant proposal was reviewed and scored against 14 other programs in the state vying for the 7 available grants. Expansion grants provide funding for schools to expand enrollment, grade levels and educational programming.
The Founders Academy is a public charter school for students in grades 6 through 12 that is free and open to all New Hampshire students.
Principled leadership is fostered by means of a curriculum of classical studies that includes analyzing the lives of great men and women of history, mining the rich classical ideals of the Western tradition, and tracing the evolution of the precious and costly idea of liberty.
The Founders Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. To learn more about The Founders Academy or to apply for admission, visit www.thefoundersacademy.org.