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Andover Olde Home Days 2010 August 6th, 7th, and 8th   Don't Forget The Annual "Olde Home Days" Parade and Activities Coming up on the First Weekend in August. It's always the first weekend in August. The Theme this year is "School Days". Friday night will start things off with some great tunes &  music on the Common uptown. Note: To copy and print a copy of the schedule of events Click Here! Saturday morning is the annual foot races for many different age groups including adults and kids alike. The races usually start early. Next the Parade, always a big hit with the kids with all the fire trucks, floats, participants of all kinds, and people throwing candy to everyone along the parade route. You probably want to come and get here early for the Parade as they do block off the road a little ahead of time cause the Parade route is the main road into town. Don't forget the Antique Car Show, Photo contest, quilting display, Fireman's Muster, Pie eating contest, great food and vendors booths up at the common. The Common seems to be the hangout on Saturday. With lots of prizes being raffled off. Also some Karaoke and other things going on. If you like fried clams and good eats there are several great places to try. Saturday night there's a dance at the local fire station (ticket available). Overall it's just a fun day for the family and a great chance to meet up with some old friends who may have popped back into town for the weekend. I believe that Saturday afternoon and Sunday the Ellis River Riders have some horse competitions going on. If you've never attended this and you like horses, I really think you may want to catch some of this. Be sure to pick up your this years "Olde Home Days" T-Shirt and Button before they run out. One again the Theme this year is "School Days" with a picture of the Andover School. The 2010 Olde Home Days T-Shirt   The 2010 Annual Olde Home Days metal button. Come On Out And Join Us For a Great Weekend of Fun, Food, & Friends.

Heat Wave Over The 4th of July

Well the recent heat wave has taken a toll on all of us.

Memorial Day Ceremonies On The Common

A prayer was said to begin the ceremonies, The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem was also part of it. 3 local Pastors spoke and Freeman Farrington and the Knights of Pythias hosted the ceremonies. Current Veterans that were present. Corey Mills playing Taps for Flag Ceremony. Keith Farrington lowering the flag.   An excellent performance of "God Bless America" was sung by Tara & Joe Robinson.   This picture shows the 4 Memorial Stones that lists the names of Veterans that have served in different wars. To see the names go to the Memorial Day web page and click on the pictures of the stones for an enlarged image to see the names. Memorial Day Web Page And finally it's time for some coffee and doughnuts graciously provided by David White. ( and they are good) as well as a little visiting time, all held next door at the Town Hall.

May 29th-  We want to thank everyone who took their time to come to Vickie's retirement party. There was a good turnout. The food was good and so was the company. It was held in the nicely decorated gymnasium at Woodstock Elementary School in Woodstock. Below are some pictures of the event. I'm sure you can fins some familiar faces in these pictures. (for larger view of pictures just click on the pictures)   Vickie Arrives   socializing socializing Slide Show The Stage         "The Roast" "The Roast" "The Roast"   Family Shot   Family Shot Vickie, Marshall, & Megan Tyzel The School

Vickie Meisner Retiring After 39 Years There will be a Retirement Open House for Vickie Meisner. Come celebrate with Vickie as she is honored for her 39 years of dedicated teaching. May 27th, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Woodstock Elementary School 224 Rumford Ave. Bryant Pond, Me. 04219-6414 Tel. 207-665-2228  Fax 207-665-2229   Friday May 7th- The Pictures Below Were Taken At The Grand Summit Hotel in Sunday River Where The Bethel Chamber of Commerce had it's Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner. Vickie was awarded the "Teacher of The Year Award".  Arriving at The Grand Summit Hotel for the Awards Ceremony. Vickie accepting the Award. Vickie saying a few words.

April 17th 2010- What's this?

Got some old photos of Andover or it's people that you'd like to share? Send them to me so I can put them on the website for all to enjoy! Email a copy to me at spotsb@gmail.com or send me a copy of the photo to Bruce Simmons P.O. box 176 Andover, Maine 04216. I'll be happy to return them to you if you want, just let me know you want them back.