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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
People
Success Story: Lily Smith – Teen Entrepreneur
Submitted by Nancy Foster
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AMHERST – A local teen is on the road to entrepreneurial success with a new e-commerce company that, after four months, has resulted in customers from all over the U.S., over 1100 Instagram followers, and products that are catching on as a fashion statement with the younger set.
L. Skye Designs is the start-up of 13-yr-old Lily Smith of Amherst, spawned by her need to “be productive and to counter the effects of Covid pandemonium boredom.” This creative teen is the mastermind behind the operation from start to finish. She researched products coveted by elementary – high school students, developed designs, began producing, then advanced to designing a website through GoDaddy. After securing an e-commerce license and investing $300.00 of her own money for start-up costs, L. Skye Designs launched in December and orders soon followed. To date, profits are poured back into the business for marketing and supply costs -- but Lily anticipates taking a profit soon.
Currently Lily’s line includes handcrafted jewelry, whimsical scrunchies, custom stationery and “to do” pads. Trendy wire rings are available with various stones - including granite - in wire settings of silver, gold or copper. Popular motivational necklaces are available imprinted with “Bold, Loved or Strong,” and enameled lightning bolt earrings can be crafted with either huggie or hook fasteners. All items are priced beneath $20.00. Lily’s products are made from “high-quality local products” since she values the need to counterbalance “fast fashion” with handcrafted quality items, all the while supporting “shop local” and “Made in USA” initiatives.
Marketing of her products is done through her website, the YouTube Channel, and Instagram platforms.
A 7th grader at Amherst Middle School, Lily is following in the steps of her dad, Edward M. Smith, respected local businessman and founder of Nashua-based College Bound Movers. After graduation, she hopes to go to law school, but at present, she is intent on growing L. Skye Designs during after-school hours and lunch breaks. “I am excited to be a teen entrepreneur. It allows me to express myself artistically through my products, and I learn something new every day.”
Ms. Smith’s products may be found at www.lilyskydesigns.godaddysites.com and Instagram: lskye.designs. Email: lilyskyedesigns@gmail.com.
A 13-year-old Amherst resident launched a start-up e-commerce business in December to combat pandemonium boredom and has already sold to customers throughout the U.S. Lily Smith’s company, Lily Sky Designs, sells her own line of handcrafted jewelry, scrunchies and note pads through: https://lilyskyedesigns.godaddysites.com.
