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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
Sports
Local Girls Lead Team to a Win at JR Olympic X-C Championship
ATTLEBORO, MA – After winning the New England Championship (11-12 yr Div) in Nashua Nov 14th. The Nashua PAL Striders team went on to win the USATF Region I X-C Championship-competing against teams from all over the Northeastern U.S.
Lead by AMS 7th grader, Samantha Swanbon (with an outstanding time of 10:59 on the 3k course) followed by Rosie Nevev 11:05, Claire Hathaway 11:09, Charlotte Wilson 11:14 and
Samantha, Jaylyn and Claire at Jr.Olympics X-C Championship
Milfords Jaylyn Paul 11:42. All placing in the top 20 to seal the victory.
The Nashua PAL Striders is a running club for kids 7-17 who wish to supplement or extend their Cross Country (Fall) or Track (Spring) seasons beyond school programs.
The program offers a high level of coaching expertise and the ability to compete in USATF-NE sponsored JR Olympic meets, usually held after the school session(s) have ended.
Local Tennis Players Compete at USTA 9.0 National Championships
(L to R): Tara Kilar, Alejandro Andres, Leslie Sawyer, John Tanzman, Lisa Caulton, Duncan Yarworth, Captain Bridget Herlihy, Anthony Fernandez, Dalia Paradie, Marty Morrissey
This past weekend local residents competed in the USTA 9.0 Mixed Doubles Championships in Surprise, Arizona. The Hampshire Hills team - based out of Milford, NH - had won their local league in the spring and then won the New England sectionals title in July with victories over teams from Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island. At Nationals, the New England team finished 9th overall in the nation among the nearly 700 teams that competed.