Last graduating class marks 50 years
I know we said we’d have the coffeepot on, but it was too darn hot. But the weather didn’t discourage nearly 50 folks from attending the annual Andover High School reunion on July 6 in South Danbury. After some reminiscing, we began opening ceremonies with a rousing Andover High cheer. The class of 1958 got […]
Starts at Blackwater Junction Restaurant on August 10
The fourth annual memorial motorcycle ride for Josh Wilterdink will be on Saturday, August 10, starting at Blackwater Junction Restaurant in Cilleyville. Josh graduated from MVHS in June, 2009 and passed away less than two months later after a car accident on his way home from work at the Country Club of New Hampshire. Josh […]
The Andover Service Club has just completed its Scholarship Program for the 2013-2014 academic year. We are delighted to announce that a total of $7,500 was given to six very deserving students. To be considered for a scholarship, the applicants must have a close, personal tie to the town of Andover. The awards are made […]
A beautiful setting in Salisbury was the site of our June meeting. A wall of windows looked out on a garden and a bird feeder where a Baltimore Oriole was busy getting his lunch. We also were feeding on an assortment of fancy sandwiches. The ladies are very inventive with their fillings and different types […]
Newest Granite State Fellows will ride in Concord Coach
The Andover Lions Club food pantry continues to serve many folks in need and is a valuable resource in the community. We, as well as those that depend upon it, appreciate the support. The need never lessens, and it is our goal to continue to meet that need with the help of the community. We […]
Spring luncheon at Alan's Restaurant
The Andover Service Club held their spring luncheon at Alan’s Restaurant in Boscawen on June 12. After a warm welcome from our president, Mary Ofenloch, Kitty Kidder gave opening words on how things change as we “mature.” A delicious meal followed, with lively discussions. We had a small business meeting while waiting for dessert and […]
All classes gather at Danbury rec area
Our annual Andover High School reunion always follows the Andover Fourth of July celebration, a patriotic observance commemorating our fight for freedom and independence. It took a war to achieve this goal. Who would guess that other wars would follow to protect these rights and freedoms? In 1944, we were three years into World War […]
Blackwater Grange #152 met on June 13 in Potter Place with nine members and two guests. Steve Tracy and Laura Sevene attended the meeting hoping to help us gain membership. There was a lot of discussion, but no action was taken. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 11, at 7:30 PM at […]
Summer is here and we are ready to usher in another active season on Highland Lake. The Highland Lake Protective Association (HLPA) invites you to join us for festivities around the lake. Participating is a good way to show your support for keeping Highland Lake a clean, safe, and healthy place to live and play, […]
Class of '63 reunion on July 21
In the April 11, 1963 edition of the Franklin Transcript, the following article appeared: “Beginning next fall, high school students in Andover will be sent to either Franklin or New London high school on a tuition basis. The decision was made Tuesday night when residents of Andover voted by almost two-to-one majority to discontinue the […]