About 70 in attendance
We couldn’t have asked for a nicer day for the annual Andover High School all-class reunion on July 12 – sunny and warm, with blue skies. There were plenty of tented and shady areas to set up chairs at the Ordway Recreational Area in South Danbury. The Ordway boys were on hand to park cars, and […]
Present: Larry Chase, Steve Darling, Pecco Beaufays, Janet Moore, Vicky Mishcon, Andy Prokosch, Jeff Dickinson Larry, Susan, Vicky, and Steve reported on their May visit to Vital Communities in White River Junction, Vermont re: a residential solar group purchase project for Andover. Vital Communities is interested in having Andover participate in a project that might […]
Boat parade and ice cream social are annual highlights
After a very wintery winter, summer is finally here, and we can look forward to the warm, sunny weather ahead. It’s hard to believe ice-out on Highland Lake was just eight weeks ago, with the resident loons returning the very next day. Highland Lake had 141 days of ice coverage this winter, which compares to […]
$5 per week, plus 25 cents for food
“Mill Girls” was the last program for the New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family’s Halcyon Seekers before we take a summer break. I’m sure many folks remember when the textile mills in New Hampshire were up and running. A majority of people in the area worked in the mills. At one time, New Hampshire […]
Saturday, July 12, in South Danbury
This is the last notice before the Andover High School all-class reunion on Saturday, July 12. Our get-together will take place at them Ordway Recreational Area, Walker Brook Road, in South Danbury at 10 AM. Look for the blue and white balloons on Route 4 at the end of Walker Brook Road. In the morning, […]
Prepares for a new year at annual luncheon
On Wednesday, June 11, the ladies of the Andover Service Club (ASC) met at 74 Main (formerly the Millstone Restaurant) in New London for the annual June luncheon. The agenda included opening words by Margo Coolidge, committee reports, and bylaws updating. The Executive Board for fiscal year 2014-2015 was unanimously elected. They are: President, Mary […]
Start June 21 at Blazing Star Grange in Danbury
In the second year of its two-year program, your local Blazing Star Grange explores ways to build a stronger community and a healthier local economy. All programs are free and open to the public following the suppers. (You don’t have to attend the suppers to attend the presentations!) Beginning on Saturday, June 21, at 7 […]
$4,000 to deserving Andover students
The Andover Service Club has just completed its Scholarship Program for the 2014-2015 academic year. We are delighted to announce that a total of $4,000 was given to four very deserving students. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must have a close, personal tie to the town of Andover. The awards are made on […]
Come join the fun!
The Andover Lions Club does a lot for the area, but many people have no idea what the Lions do! They think it’s nothing but meetings. I thought about this and came up with some of the community service items that the Lions currently do. Here is a partial list: We support the Andover Food […]
NHCHF gathering's theme was "Once Upon a Time"
Members of New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family (NHCHF) from all over the state met at the Andover Elementary/Middle School for our annual Spring Fling. It is a time for meeting members from other clubs, presentation of upcoming programs, and to have some fun. The theme of the meeting was “Once Upon A Time.” […]