Vic Phelps Honored as 75-Year Grange Member

Many good memories of Grange activities and friends

By Doug Phelps, for the Beacon
Vic Phelps Honored as 75-Year Grange Member

Vic Phelps was born in 1926 and joined Blackwater Grange #152 when he turned 14 years old in 1940. His father Victor E. Phelps was already a member and probably influenced this decision. But as Vic reminisced, “there wasn’t much else to do in Andover in those days.” He remembers talk of having to ride […]

East Andover Village Preschool, June 2015

Spaces still available for 2015-2016 school year

By Lawre Goodnow, EAVP Assistant Director
East Andover Village Preschool, June 2015

Summer’s here at EAVP. The school is quiet without the sounds and voices of the children, but the school staff and Board members are still working. Building on work and fundraising done during prior playground renovation phases, we continue to make our dreams a reality for a playground full of flowers and trees that attract wildlife; […]

Meredith Cline Graduates Magna Cum Laude

Business Admin major is pursuing her MBA

Press release
Meredith Cline Graduates Magna Cum Laude

  Meredith K. Cline of Andover received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Marketing from the Peter T. Paul School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. The commencement ceremony was held on UNH’s Memorial Field in Durham on May 16. Meredith graduated with honors and was recognized for her […]

Harvey Pine Granted Tenure at Colby-Sawyer College

Professor of Environmental Studies engages his students in active learning

Press release

The Board of Trustees of Colby-Sawyer College grants tenure to longstanding faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, service to the college, and scholarship. Andover resident Harvey Pine was among the faculty members so honored at the May meeting of the Board. Professor of Environmental Studies Harvey Pine is an expert in climate change, […]

Brenda Brown Recognized for 10 Years of Service

A familiar face behind the counter at Lake Sunapee Bank

Press release

Brenda Brown, long-time teller and Customer Service Representative at the Andover branch of Lake Sunapee Bank, was honored at the bank’s annual Employee Recognition Event, which took place at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord on May 5. Brenda was recognized for 10 years of service at the bank.

Graduated: Henry Bendel

Henry Joseph Bendel, son of Jay and Robin Boynton, graduated cum laude from Keene State College with a BS in sustainable product innovation and design. He received an award from the Fenton Family Dealership for one of his senior projects: the Thumbar, a device to screen blood alcohol level via thumbprint.

Evelyn Rubner, May 16, 2015

Evelyn G. Rubner, 87, of Weare went to be with the Lord and her husband Paul on May 16, 2015. She died peacefully in her home, surrounded by the loving care of her family and hospice after complications of several severe illnesses. She was born on March 23, 1928 in Brookline, Massachusetts, the daughter of […]

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