Spring has certainly arrived in Andover. My hummingbirds are here! I was so excited to see them. I don’t know exactly what it is about watching them fly in to feed on the nectar, it is just so peaceful and tranquil.
Also, the Gammon Bison Farm has had 8 new bison calves born to date this spring. They have 19 adults, 18 ladies and one lucky studley guy named Henry. I stopped along the fence to watch them and take a few pictures and some of the younger adults treated me to a raucous race. They certainly were thundering about on that beautiful spring day.
In the fall the farm puts out the call for leftover, paint and wax free, Halloween pumpkins. You can drive up and stop by the fence and toss the pumpkins over. As soon as they see a car pull up alongside the fence the herd comes to inspect very quickly. This has become an early November tradition for me and let me tell you, those bison make short work of those pumpkins. Come take a nice pleasant ride to Andover to check out these majestic creatures for yourselves.
I had a great Mother’s Day. My husband, Bob, made me a delicious breakfast, then I got to spend time with my boys, Brandon and Hunter, along with Hunter’s girlfriend Amanda at the movies. I was finally able to see “Project Hail Mary.” We all really liked it. Now I need to read the book! I hope all the moms out there enjoyed their day as well.
Andover Historical Society member and author Peter Stowell will be at the Andover Historical Society building, 32 Elm Street, to update everyone on his new book. The name of the book is “The Fabric of Andover” which is due out soon. He will be speaking Thursday the 14th (tonight) at 6 pm. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
I received a wonderful email from Penny Percival with very kind words and also some information from the Andover Public Library and the Andover Educational Fund. On Wednesday, May 20th, there will be a cookbook swap at the library from 3-5 pm. It’s just what it sounds like - bring cookbooks you don’t use anymore to pass along to someone else and pick up new-to-you books to test out. I’m sure there will be a lot of discussions about favorite books and recipes - and you can’t beat the price, free! This is such a great idea! Looks like it’s time to go through mine as I have been known to have just a few.
Mark your calendars for June 13th. The annual plant sale will be held at the library from 9-1. The same day from 2-4 the library will be hosting an author talk with Karen Swasey.
The Andover Educational Fund has scholarship funds available for our Adult Education program. Details are at on the website, andoveredfund.org
You must be an Andover resident aged 25 or older to qualify, and the course work or training must be career-related. Other than this, the application process is very straightforward and the AEF would love to help you advance in your current job or start down a new career path. Folks can email me at adulted@andoveredfund.org with questions. I’m always happy to chat.
The Lone Mountain Campground is open for the season and they are looking for a summer pool attendant. This position runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Saturdays and Sundays from 11am- 5pm. Holiday weekends would include Friday night as well from 3pm-7pm. Perfect for a high schooler or someone looking for a summer job. Job details: Respectfully enforcing pool rules, keeping the pool complex neat and clean and daily pool complex safety checks. Please give the campground a call at 207-392-0019 if interested or stop by the campground to fill out an application.
Welcome to Donald Brann, who has been hired as the Highway 1 employee. Donnie will begin training on May 18th. He has worked at a local ski mountain for the past 10 years doing maintenance and mechanical work and plowing snow. Best of luck to you, Donnie!
This is the last weekend for the Transfer Station “Spring Clean Up.” They are accepting bulky items such as a mattress, box springs, upholstered chairs, couches, etc. All require fees to leave at the Transfer Station and they can be paid for at the Town Office and then brought the facility with a receipt of payment.
A date for your calendars is Saturday, May 23rd, for the Annual Alumni Banquet. It is being held at the Andover Town Hall beginning at 4:30 pm for social hour. Then it will be dinner and awards to follow. The newest graduates will be honored along with the class of 1976 for their 50th year. RSVP’s were due on April 30th. If you need to get in touch with the Alumni Association to see if there is seating still available please mail your request to Andover Alumni Association PO Box 64 Andover ME 04216. Please include your name, address, year of graduation, and number of people attending. The cost is $16 per person. Fingers crossed that they can accommodate you.
Another date to mark down is the Andover Annual Town Meeting. It will be held upstairs at the Town Hall on Saturday, May 30th, beginning at 8 am.
My dear sweet dad, Ken Field, celebrated his 89th birthday yesterday. We are very lucky to have him and I am hopeful that we will be able to go out deer hunting together once again this fall. My husband and I are doing his firewood for him but he is still going to be gardening this summer; can’t keep a good (and stubborn) man down. Love you, dad!
Please reach out with any news or events. diananadeau@ymail.com