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Wednesday, June 8, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Lamont to depart Sisters job Harp ensemble plays for Habitat for Humanity By erin Borla Correspondent After years of serving the Sisters School District as an elementary school teacher, Mark Lamont has tendered his resignation. Lamont started his teach- ing career in Sisters 24 years ago. With a few brief breaks he has taught in this district for 21 years. He started teaching sixth- grade science and social stud- ies in what is now the admin- istration building. Then, as a homeroom teacher, he taught fourth, fifth, first and second grades, then kindergarten. Lamont has taught all pri- mary grades as a P.E. teacher. “I love the smiles on all the faces in P.E.,” he said. “Everybody is successful al- most every day. That may not be the case in classes like math or reading.” Lamont is hoping to travel and continue working with his nonprofit, Ten Friends, in Nepal. He has taken more than 16 trips to the country over the past several years. “I will potentially stay through the fall on this trip,” he said. “It’s been my goal and dream to build an orphan- age over there.” The 23 kids and several adults in the orphanage Ten Friends supports currently live in a building where they pay rent, which is covered mainly through donations. Lamont hopes that on this trip he will be able to help con- struct and finalize a building they can call their own. In addition to his plans to return to Nepal he also hopes to travel through South and Latin America. While he has many dreams to travel, he photo by erin borla Mark lamont in his element as a P.e. teacher. says he is not finished work- ing in education. “This (Sisters) has been such a positive experience in my life,” Lamont said. “I’m not leaving for anything nega- tive. I love the school district, this community and staff. I doubt when I move on I will find a place of its equal, its high quality. “I need to move on,” he said. “Balance and variety are important. Sometimes that means moving on from 9 “Harp3” Harp Ensemble will perform in collabo- ration with Renaissance Sisters Recorders, Vocalists Marilyn Anthony & Julie Cash, and guest Harpist Laura Zaerr from Corvallis Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. The musicians will per- form a light-hearted program celebrating summer and nap- ping, in various configura- tions of instruments. They will gladly accept donations in lieu of admission to benefit Sisters Habitat for Humanity. Cascade School of Music was founded in 2002, and is the only organization of its type in Central Oregon. The school provides quality music education to nearly 500 stu- dents of all ages and abilities through group instrumental instruction, private lessons and ensemble opportunities. www.cascadeschoolofmusic. org. something you love. It’s going to be very difficult to leave, but I value that balance.” I’m not leaving for anything negative. I love the school district, this community and staff. — Mark lamont You didn’t count on this... photo provided harp3 will play to benefit Sisters habitat for humanity. Easy Parking! ...but you can count on Fullhart Insurance! W ELCOME , R ODEO F ANS ! Competitive pricing & great service for over 20 years. After a round of golf, enjoy a great meal at local-friendly Brand 33. Open Wednesday - Sunday INSURANCE OF SISTERS AUTO • HOME • HEALTH • LIFE • BUSINESS 541-549-3172 • 1-800-752-8540 • 704 W. Hood Ave. A member of Fullhart Insurance Agency, Inc. Pro Shop 541-549-4653 Restaurant | 541-549-3663 Tailored to Your Budget Graber • A&I • Hunter Douglas $50 Dining Voucher A division of Lakeview Millworks for one of these Sisters Restaurants: Takoda’s, The Gallery, Depot Café, Ali’s Townsquare Deli, Season’s Café, Rancho Viejo or Los Agaves with a FREE complete home estimate on your window blinds. (8-blind minimum. One dining voucher per family). For appointment call 541-588-6201 or 541-241-7582 Visit our showroom in Sisters at 141 E. Cascade Ave., #202. BestVueBlinds.com – 541-588-6201