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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
Conservation
The ACC Celebrates Earth Day 2021
Acts of Green Series*
AMHERST – Earth Day is 51 years old on April 22, 2021. It began in 1970, during an era of civic action when concerned citizens from all walks of life held environmental teach-ins.
Around the USA, people gathered to learn the facts about environmental degradation happening across the country. Today, we might not call the actions teach-ins, however, individuals, governments and non-profit organizations around the world are planning their own activities for Earth Day. The Amherst Conservation Commission (ACC) continues to celebrate Earth Day, every day, by working to protect and conserve land and natural resources and promote the use of outdoors for pedestrian recreation.
This Earth Day, the focus in the USA and around the world is on climate change. It is up to every one of us to restore our Earth, not just because we care about the natural world, but because we literally live on it. We all need a healthy Earth to support our jobs, livelihoods, health and happiness, and to have fun. A healthy Amherst, a healthy New Hampshire, a healthy
country, and a healthy planet is a necessity. It is up to all of us to promote. The phrase “think globally, act locally” was used 51 years ago and it is relevant today. There are small steps we can all take to restore our Earth and assure that we can enjoy our forests and waterways for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation for many years to come.
*ACTS of GREEN
1) Join the Amherst Conservation Commission on May 15, 2021, to participate in Amherst Clean-up Day. Look for more details as the time gets closer. For now, mark the date on your calendar.
2) Try Backyard Composting. Food waste is one of the world’s biggest contributors to climate change. Hundreds of millions of tons of food are thrown away each year. Composting is one solution to the growing problem of food waste. Composting is easy to do, it helps mitigate the climate impact from food waste (by reducing methane production from decomposition), has less impact on our transfer station (dump), it does not smell, and it is inexpensive to set up.
The results of composting are also
good for your flower and vegetable gardens.
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Below are links to learn more about food waste and get you started on composting.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1086402
https://extension.unh.edu/resource/composting-home-gardener-fact-sheet
*This article is the first in a series of articles that will focus on the activities of the ACC and the environmental issues it addresses in its work. The series is also an opportunity for others in the community to share their ideas about environmental and conservation matters. Guest contributions to the series are welcome. Please submit your article to the ACC at this link. The ACC reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of the material and whether or not it will be posted: https://www.amherstconservation.com
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Using Science to Conserve Biodiversity, Manage Open Space and Promote Outdoor Recreation
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Contact Us: Amherst Conservation Commission
2 Main Street, Town Hall. Amherst NH 03031
http://www.amherstconservation.com
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Historical Society
Virtual Program on Captain Josiah Crosby – April 12th
Historical Society of Amherst
AMHERST – Does the name Josiah Crosby sound familiar? Captain Josiah Crosby, who led the Amherst Militia at Bunker Hill in 1775, was an incredibly civic minded man who reared a large family. His name has become part of local legend--but what’s his real story?
Join our own genealogist Jackie Marshall for a virtual HSANH program on the life of Capt. Crosby. We’ll debunk a couple of myths, starting with that green state highway marker on Emerson Road in Milford. Josiah Crosby managed to live nearly his entire adult life on just one farm and yet he resided in three different towns!
Because this program was originally compiled for the Capt. Josiah Crosby Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) we’ll also learn a bit about the society and how Revolutionary War patriots are recognized.
Hope to see you on April 12. To join us, just click here:
