Ray Hersey’s first miss in 33 years!
The Newfound Lake home of Helen Duchesne in Bristol was the setting for the 116th annual Hersey Reunion, which was held on August 3. Assisting Helen were Margaret and Andre Paquette and Rita and Bob Norander. The 43 descendants of Hannah and Gilman Hersey, and five guests, were blessed with a mostly sunny, comfortable, and […]
Spending time with Dad is what counts
In the mid ’70s, our family lived in a small community in southwest Virginia that had several local traditions, including the making of apple cider each fall. Being city born and bred, participating was really a great experience on a crisp autumn Friday afternoon. I was so impressed that I asked Marvin Scot, our neighbor-farmer, […]
Wife Dianne appreciates support from Andover
Reprinted with permission from the August 2013 New Boston Bulletin On the morning of Saturday, June 29, one lane of Lyndeborough Road [in New Boston, New Hampshire] was shut down at the bridge to allow for the crowd that had gathered for the dedication of this bridge to long-time [New Boston] Road Agent Lee Murray. […]
Don Cline of Andover is not partial to idleness; a consequence of eager interest. One glance at the property he and his wife, Lorraine, own reveals a panoply of pursuits – a sugarhouse to the right, a healthy garden to the left, a 33-acre conserved wood lot – and, neatly tucked away at the border […]
Meredith Cline was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring term at the University of New Hampshire, earning high honors. Meredith is a junior in the Peter T. Paul School of Business and Economics (formerly Whittemore School of Business and Economics). She was a freshman orientation leader this summer and is a Resident Assistant […]
One of five out-of-state students so honored
Barton College in Wilson, North Carolina announced that Michaela Trefethen of Andover has been named to the President’s List for the spring semester, one of only five out-of-state students to be awarded that honor. President’s List students compile a perfect 4.0 grade point average on a four-point scale.
Fortunately, the Resslers didn't have to find out
My husband Ralph and I own a nine-year-old boxer, Maxwell. Our good neighbor Don Clendenen has called him “your child.” This may be true, as our grown kids and grandkids live in far-away states. Recently, Maxwell and Ralph were concurrently sick. Maxwell was treated at Avalon Animal Hospital in Franklin by a DVM. Ralph was […]
With her degree in Professional Pastry Arts, she now works in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Educating for Impact earns Cherie and school $5,000
Cherie Blessing of Andover, second- and third-grade teacher at Mid Vermont Christian School (MVCS), personifies the school message of Educating for Impact! Which is one reason that Miss Blessing was honored as a recipient of one of ten $5,000 Herff Jones Teacher Shout Out Awards for being a top vote-getter from over 10,000 votes cast […]