Hello to all my faithful readers.
As I start writing this column (Friday the 16th) we are getting some more much needed rain. The last bout of rain I measured 1 1/2 inches in my rain gauge. Time will tell how much we receive this time around. * Update* We received a half inch.
Mills Market is hiring for a breakfast position, 4:30-11 am Monday to Friday. For more information contact Trish at the store or stop by Mills to fill out an application. You still have time to stop by the store and enter the Big Buck Contest. $500 starting pot donated by the Mills Market Big Buck Committee. Winner takes all – heaviest deer wins. $20 entry fee and must enter by October 30th. Deer must be field dressed (no heart, liver, or lungs) Must be weighed at Mills Market. Ends with Muzzleloader season. Enter in-store only.
The Big Buck Committee has the final say on winner. Good luck out there, and happy hunting.
Last Saturday my Uncle Mac and cousin Ben travelled from the Waterville area to have a visit with my dad, my husband, and myself. Dad made a gift of 2 of his firearms to his nephew Ben so they wanted to get all the info on those and the stories that go along with them from dad. We enjoyed a delicious lunch (as always) at Mills Market. It was a lovely day catching up and hearing tales from years past. I really enjoyed seeing my father talking and engaging with family.
The Andover Service Circle recently had this to say: A huge thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for our 22nd Annual Senior Appreciation Dinner! We hope everyone had a wonderful evening! We also want to give a big THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers who helped make the night possible, and to our wonderful community members who donated raffle items. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated! We’re so grateful for our community and everyone who helps make events like this possible. Thank you for helping us make it another great evening! I’m so glad that this annual dinner was so well attended. The ASC is a true gem in our community.
My dear friend (and recently retired...yay for you!) Amber has asked me to share the Retro Rewind 2nd annual adult Prom info with all of you. This takes place in mid-November so it will give anyone interested in this scholarship fundraiser plenty of time to plan. Add it to your calendar today and please spread the word. See the attached poster and QR code for all the info. Let’s make this a success!
Next Thursday October 29th, the Andover Public Library will be having their adult paint night and fundraiser from 6-8. It’s not too late to sign up. I have reserved my spot and am looking forward to this very much. I have attended a few of the paint nights in the past and I love how they are basically the same but different as people put their own spin on them. Come and join in on all the spooky holiday fun, ‘tis the season, and you get to see me ha ha.
The Town of Andover has another job opportunity: The Town is accepting applications for the Treasurer position. This hourly non-exempt position is perfect for someone seeking a flexible part-time, 20-hour work week. The position is eligible for benefits including holiday, vacation, and sick pay, participation in the town’s health and vision insurance plans and MainePERS.
The preferred candidate is responsible for the administrative and fiscal work in handling of Town funds, working closely with the Selectboard. Work involves cash management, maintaining relationships with financial institutions and the public; disbursing funds to cover expenditures and mandated reporting managed by federal and state law and town ordinance/policy and preparing and administering department budgetary reports; work is performed under the general supervision of the Selectboard with considerable independence of action in accordance with applicable laws and following generally accepted accounting practices; work is reviewed through observation, verification, internal audit and through fiscal audit.
The preferred candidate will have experience in: payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, working with vendor contracts, managing annual budget building process, accounts reconciliation and deposits, able to be bonded, municipal bonds and notes, municipal (TRIO or like) software system, will need to be, or become, a Notary of the Public, will attend Selectboard meetings as requested and Annual Town Meeting, have reliable transportation for out-of-town bank deposits. The ideal candidate will also have experience in administering Human Resource/employee benefits.
This list is a sample, not inclusive, of the roles and responsibility of this position. This position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired. Please visit the Town Office, 17 Stillman Road, Andover, Maine for an application. Submit your application with a current resume and cover letter to the Town Office, PO Box 219, Andover, Maine 04216, Attn: Selectboard or email both as separate PDF attachments (not as Google doc links) to secretary@andovermaine.gov. Selected candidates will be notified by phone and/or email for an interview.
As always please send any news, info or events my way. diananadeau@ymail.com