Blackwater Grange #152 met on October 11 with Master Nowell presiding. Those present held an auction. Officers elected were: Clayton Nowell, Master; Florence Blay, Overseer; Marjorie Huntoon, Lecturer; Bernice Nowell, Lady Stewart; Margaret Jewell, Chaplain; Marcia McWethy, Treasurer; Bernice Nowell, Secretary; Marjorie Huntoon, Gatekeeper; Charlotte Clark, Cere; Eileen Brennan, Flora; Liz Kirby, Executive Committee, with […]
Since volunteering for the Andover Food Pantry, I have become increasingly concerned about the amount of food needed to stock the shelves and the limited funds we have to succeed in this endeavor. Even more alarming is that the people we serve will not have enough food to sustain them in these hard times. I […]
The Andover Congregational Church is planning to sponsor community suppers in the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover on the third Saturday of each month (except for December.) The one in October was well attended, and people were asking if we intended to do this often. The next meal will be on Saturday, November […]
By Judy Perreault NHCHF After what seemed like a very short summer, the Halcyon Seekers resumed their monthly meeting schedule in September. We enjoyed a delicious lunch of dainty sandwiches, chips and pickles, and a decadent chocolate trifle. The view of Highland Lake from the Baker’s porch is superb. A lone heron drifted by against […]
By Bernice Nowell Blackwater Grange Blackwater Grange #152 met on September 13 with Master Clayton Nowell presiding. Seven members were present, with guests Deputy Neil MacDonald and his wife, Gale. The Grange voted to buy dictionaries for third graders of Andover, Kearsarge Regional, and Hill elementary schools. There were a total of 111 books to […]
By Gisela Darling Andover Service Club Thrift Shop Please visit the community Thrift Shop for our Open House on Wednesday, October 31, from 3 to 7 PM. We will have treats for our Halloween ghosts and goblins and refreshments and door prizes for all our visitors. At this time, we accept consignments and donations for […]
By Mary Ofenloch Andover Service Club President On Wednesday, October 10, at the Masonic Lodge in Potter Place, the Andover Service Club (ASC) will highlight the Friendship Family Program of Colby-Sawyer College in New London. The ASC meeting begins at 10 AM, followed by speaker Cindy Benson, who will speak about the program and introduce […]
By Mary Ofenloch Andover Service Club President On September 12, the Andover Service Club (ASC) members met at Ragged Mountain Fish and Game Club, beginning their 54th year of serving the community. In attendance was the new Board of Trustees; about 30 members; the guest speaker, author Betsy Woodman; and guests from the local book […]
By Joyce Egge Andover Lions Club The Andover Lions have had a busy summer. Musterfield Fair did not get the crowds we are accustomed to, but it kept us somewhat busy for the two days. The Danbury Grange Fair was the first Saturday in September, and we fared a little bit better and were able […]
Press release The AARP Tax-Aide program is looking for volunteers for tax preparation. Presently we have nine volunteers. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome and will work out of the New London or Andover offices of Lake Sunapee Bank. You don’t need to be an AARP member or a retiree to volunteer. We […]