COURTESY
WESTMINSTER — It is not every day that a congressman comes to visit Kurn Hattin Homes for Children. The children and staff were very excited to welcome U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (Vermont) and show him around the campus on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
The tour began in the Mayo Memorial Center school, where fifth-grader Kylie Loscano led him along with Staff Assistant Elizabeth Morris and Outreach Representative Kevin Veller to view the dining hall, auditorium, classrooms, and library. They were then welcomed into Parent Cottage, where the youngest boys reside.
Speaking with the children, Welch asked where they were from, what their favorite subjects in school were, and how they liked the food — and the children said they think the food is really good. Admissions Director Sue Kessler explained admissions and family outreach, and Director of Institutional Advancement Tom Oxholm gave an overview of the mission and programming.
To the delight of the children, Welch wore the Kurn Hattin hat that was given him as he drove off to another appointment. The Kurn Hattin staff and children were very honored to have Welch visit, according to a press release.
Since 1894, Kurn Hattin Homes for Children has helped thousands of children and their families by offering a safe home and quality education in a nurturing environment. Kurn Hattin transforms the lives of children and their families forever.www.kurnhattin.org.
As your daily newspaper, we are committed to providing you with important local news coverage for Sullivan County and the surrounding areas.