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Elaine Chenard
TURNER Leavitt Institute trustees are kicking off a fundraising effort to dedicate the Leavitt Area High School auditorium in memory of Elaine Chenard.
The funds will be used to design and install signage and create an account that will assist with the ongoing upkeep and improvements to the auditorium for years to come.
Chenard was a dedicated member of the Leavitt community. She began her career in 1960 and served as a teacher, administrator, coach and mentor to children throughout the Turner, Leeds and Greene communities until her death in 2018.
Chenard was an advocate for all students, but particularly those who needed a slight nudge to reach their full potential. She was always willing to lend a helping hand, working with students to set and achieve their goals, and helping them overcome any obstacle put in their way.
Beloved educator leaves generous gift to help Leavitt Area High School students for years to come Miss Chenard was of small stature but of big expectations [..] We re all better because of her. Author: Lindsey Mills (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 4:01 PM EST January 12, 2021 Updated: 4:54 AM EST January 13, 2021
MAINE, USA Think back to your days in high school for a moment. Was there a teacher or a coach who influenced you in some way?
In Turner, to so many students, spanning generations, that influential adult was Elaine Chenard.
When she passed away in 2018 she left behind a generous gift. Starting this year, it will be put into action.
Music Network and Wicklow County Council Arts Office invite County Wicklow residents aged 55 and over to participate in a new shared learning music project with renowned Wicklow quartet Sonamus.
Making Music with Sonamus: the Wicklow Teaching Residency presented by Music Network and Wicklow County Council Arts Office offers participants individual and group tuition on piano, guitar, cello or whistle between January and June 2021.
Tuition is entirely free of charge and instruments will be provided as needed for the duration of the project. Reading music is not essential for participation in this project, and players of all levels are encouraged to apply, even if a little rusty.
The 10 most memorable Lunches with the AFR for 2020
The pandemic made the traditional Lunch with the AFR column pretty challenging this year - but one Nobel Prize-winning scientist stole the show with a home made lunch via Zoom.
Like the real thing . Peter Doherty shows off a replica of his Nobel prize.
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The COVID-19 pandemic made lunching something of a challenge in 2020. Many of the interviewees we had lined up were unable or unwilling to risk their health (or the wellbeing of the interviewer) by meeting face to face. The exceptions were health professionals, including Dr Michelle Mulligan and Professor David Isaacs who agreed to in person interviews in April.
For local churches, Christmas Eve is a time of packed services and traditions that including singing, holding hands and sharing candles. While a pandemic wonât stop that for some churches, it is causing adjustments.
âEven though people are being very cautious now, perhaps on Christmas Eve .. People might throw caution to the wind. And we didnât want to help essentially facilitate that,â Shaun Agnew, director of worship arts and web ministries at Ashland United Methodist, said.
While Ashland United Methodist Church, 2711 Ashland Ave., has been accepting visitors for its weekly services, itâs decided to virtual for all of its Christmas Eve worship ceremonies on Dec. 23-24. Other local churches, which have been accepting visitors during the pandemic, will continue to operate in-person services for one of their biggest celebrations of the year.