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TheAndoverHometown NewsVolume 7, Issue 2 For and About Andover January 15, 2007Recently the editor ofThe Andover HometownNews was asked ifI would research a talentedauthor who once resided inAndover. Rose Kinney, aresident of Andover,had heard of WinstonAbbott and asked if astory could be writtenon this author. As I wasa neighbor of the Abbotts,it was a pleasure to sharethe story of Andover’sforgotten author whow r o t e i n s p i r a t i o n a lliterature.Winston O. Abbott was born in Barre, Vermont in 1909. Hisfather was a minister which meant the family lived in variousVermont communities, as he served the Church. The countrylife of Vermont agreed with Winston. The outdoor activities,the natural beauty, and the sense of kinship with neighborsnurtured and influenced his early thoughts. He enjoyed hisstudies, especially writing and reading and aspired to thehigh scholarly standards which his father represented in hisministry.GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTENJean GasperFor years I never knew whether the twilight was the ending of the day or the beginning of the night—and then—suddenlyone day I understood--that this did not matter at all—for time is but a circle—and so there can be no beginning and noending--and this is how I came to know that birth and death are one—and it is neither the coming or the going that isof consequence--what is of consequence is the beauty that one gathers in this interlude called life.—Winston O. AbbottWinston O. Abbott and Bette Eaton Bossenon Hebron Road, (Route316). The John F. Binghamhouse is the first on the leftas one drives to the topof the hill from Route6. Winston named theirhome “Chickadee Hill.”The George O. Binghamhouse is just beyond onthe right at the corner ofBoston Hill Road andHebron Road.The Abbotts moved toAndover in 1955 and theysoon became a welcomedpart of the neighborhoodand community. In 1961 Winston was elected treasurer of thetown of Andover. He remained in this position until 1967. Heenjoyed the position and the town was in good hands duringhis tenure.As Winston and Dorothy raised their family, whichincluded a son and daughter, he pursued a career as anaccountant with the Sisson Drug Company in Hartford. Helater became the Director of Church Homes, a health carefacility also in Hartford. There he met Bette Eaton Bossen,then a nurse on his staff. They combined their talents inWinston and his wife Dorothy, bought the John F. BingharmGONE BUT NOT FORGOTTENhouse, the brother house to the George O. Bingham housewhere my husband Brian and I live. These houses are located(Continued on page 13)The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 1

PHONE NUMBERSAssessorBuilding DepartmentEmergency/Fire/PoliceJudge of ProbateLibraryRegistrar of VotersResident TrooperSelectmenSocial ServicesTax CollectorTown ClerkTown GarageTransfer StationU.S. Post OfficeHOP RIVERELDERLY HOUSING25 Riverside Drive742-0585FIRE MARSHALJohn Roache 742-0040ANIMAL CONTROLJay LinddyBeeper 820-3461After the beeps,enter your phone number,press #, and your call will be returned.State Animal Control OfficerDean Gates860-713-2506THE ANDOVER D I R E C T O R Y742-7305742-4036911647-7979742-7428742-0188742-0235742-7305742-7305742-4035742-0188742-4048742-4049742-7756SCHOOLSAndover Elementary 742-7339RHAM Middle School 228-9423RHAM High School 228-9474VISITING NURSE34 Ledgebrook Drive, Mansfield456-7288Fax: 423-5702AHM YOUTH SERVICESPendleton Road, Hebron228-9488Infoline: 211FIRE DEPARTMENT11 School Road742-7477MUNICIPAL AGENTFOR THE AGINGCatherine Palazzi742-8088SENIOR CENTEROld FirehouseCenter StreetBarbara Foran 742-7587The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 2FORM OF GOVERNMENTBoard of Selectmen/Town MeetingSELECTMENRobert BurbankLeigh-Ann HutchinsonSusan C. EnglandJay K. LinddyElaine M. BuchardtTOWN HALL17 School RoadMonday 8:15 a.m. - 7 p.m.Tuesday - Thursday8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.Friday Closed.(individual office hours vary)Fax: 742-7535TOWN GARAGELong Hill RoadPublic Works Director, Tree Warden,and Open Burning OfficialEdwin KacesakTRANSFER STATIONShoddy Mill RoadWednesday 8 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.Saturday 8 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.JUSTICES OF THE PEACEWayne F. Besaw, Sr.Marie R. BurbankMargaret H. BuschKathleen D. CardinGeorgette M. ConradMichael DonnellyDeborah C. FugerCarol H. LeeJay K. LinddyKen MosherHenry G. ParkingtonJeanne F. SheehanErich SiismetsPOST OFFICERoute 6 742-7756Postmaster:Stephanie SinicropeHoursClosed dailynoon to 1 p.m.Monday - Friday8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday8:30 a.m. - noonLobby HoursMonday - Friday7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Saturday7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.TOWN OFFICES CLOSINGSNew Year’s Day Jan.Martin Luther King Day Jan.Lincoln’s Birthday Feb.Washington’s Birthday Feb.Good FridayAprilMemorial Day MayIndependence Day JulyLabor DaySept.Columbus Day Oct.Veterans Day Nov.Thanksgiving Nov.ChristmasDec.ANDOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY355 Route 6Director: Amy OrlomoskiMonday and Wednesday10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 8 p.m.Tuesday and Thursday ~ 3 - 8 p.m.Friday ~ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 6 p.m.Saturday ~ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Closed Saturdays July & AugustFax: 742-7428LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORYState Senator 19th DistrictEdith Prague 860-240-0498State House Representative55th DistrictPam Sawyer 860-649-5655U.S. Congress Representative2nd DistrictJoe CourtneyU.S. SenatorsChristopher DoddJoseph Lieberman1-800-334-53411-800-225-5605CHURCHFirst CongregationalRoute 6 ~ 742-7696Reverend Edward Cornell1151219628438122225COMMUTER PARKING LOTSRoute 66 & West StreetJunction Route 66 & 6Route 6 (adjacent to Post Office)e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

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MEGAN BURNSSERGEANT PHILLIP ANDREWMegan Burns, daughter of Gregory and Jody Burns,sister to Kelsey Burns, and a lifelong Andoverresident is now stationed at Ft. Rucker, Alabamaspecializing in aviation. After graduating fromRHAM High School in 2002, she received a fouryear ARMY ROTC scholarship to attend FloridaInstitute of Technology (FIT) in Melbourne, Florida.Megan majored in Aeronautical Science with Flight,earning her Commercial Pilot License. She remainedvery active in the ROTC program all four yearsand was honored to receive the position of CadetBattalion Commander her senior year. On May 6,2006 Megan gradated Magna Cum Laude and wasalso commissioned into the United States Army as aSecond Lieutenant. She is now attending flight schooland is learning how to fly helicopters. Megan hopesto fly the UH-60 Blackhawkand would like to be stationedoverseas.GUBERNATORIALELECTION TURNOUTNovember 7, 2006Of the 2,216eligible voterson the Andoverregistry list,1,495 voted--of which 49 voted by absenteeballot, and five overseas ballotswere cast.The voter turnout represented67.5 percent of registered voters.Upon returning tothe states from Iraqin late December2005 the 3rd IDBand, of whichS g t . P h i l l i pAndrews was apart, played towelcome home allo f t h e 1 8 , 0 0 0r e t u r n i n gsoldiers to FortStewart, Georgia.On July 22, Phillipmarried DeborahMoore of NewYork. In Augusthe reported to hisnew post, Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia and purchasedhis first home. Sgt. Andrew is assigned to the U.S. ArmyInfantry Center Band as a Euphonium player and toOperations as the Non-Commissioned Officer in charge. AtFort Benning he received training and has become one of theband’s drum majors. This year will bring the promotion toStaff Sergeant and the continuation of his college education.ARTHUR L. TAYLOR, CPA, LLC326 Route 87, P.O. Box 370,Columbia, CT 06237-0370I’m thinking about yourtaxes all year round.I stay in touch with you throughout the yearregarding new tax laws and how they applyto your business and family!Specializing in...Small Business Taxation, Tax Audits andCollection Division, Representation,Construction, Real Estate, Job Shops,Manufacturing, Home-based Consultingand Service Industries“If my mind can conceive it,and my heart can believe it,I know I can achieve it.”The LandmarkRoute 66 and 87Member of theConnecticut Society of CPAs Since 1975Connecticut Lic. #2731 Phone/Fax: 860-228-8225The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 5

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NEWLY ENLISTEDAIRMAN BENJAMIN JOHN LEESon of Richard M. Lee Jr. and Heidi J. Lee, and brotherof Richard III and Hannah, Benjamin John Lee enlisted in theUnited States Air Force on the delayed enlistment program whileattending RHAMH i g h S c h o o l .Ben graduatedRHAM in Juneof 2006 and wassworn into theA i r F o r c e o nAugust 22, 2006at Westover AirForce Base inMassachusetts.H e s i g n e d asix-year contractbut has stated hemay reenlist. Bencompleted hisBasic Trainingat Lackland AirForce Base in SanAntonio, Texas and graduated BMT (Basic Military Training) onOctober 6, 2006 with an Expert Marksman Ribbon.He is currently training at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.His chosen field is E.O.D. (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) andis scheduled to finish his trainingand graduate on June 11, 2007.He will then return home on leaveand possibly do some recruitersassistance so that he can visit withfamily and friends before leavingfor his first assignment. He will bestationed in Aviano, Italy where he hasbeen assigned to do a three-year tour.Ben’s family is very proud of him forchoosing to serve God and his country.They pray for and thank ALL of theservice men and women who havechosen to do the same. May GodBless them ALL as they fight andserve selflessly to uphold our freedom.Hello All,I want to thank everyone for their hard work anddonations in the construction of the Andover Librarygardens. In anticipation of the 2007 gardeningseason, please contact me at cfisch@swissinfo.orgor call me at: 533-1997 if you would like to remainin the Club. If I don’t hear from you, I will no longerbother you with e mails regarding the Club.So start thinking about what you want to do toenhance the grounds of the Library. We’ll pool,prioritize, and arrange the ideas at a meeting earlythis spring. I look forward to hearing from you.Being involved with the Friends of Library has beena great way for me to get to meet many wonderfulpeople, and I feel very welcomed and blessed to bepart of such a caring community.May you and yours have a very happy, healthy andprosperous New Year and I’ll see you in thespring.Christine FischAMERICAN RED CROSSBLOOD DRIVEThursday, February 15- 12:30 to5:15 p.m. at Coventry High School,78 Ripley Hill Road, Coventry.Just one blood donation could save up to three lives. Youmust be age 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, andbe in good health to donate. For more information, or toschedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE.Come See What We’re All AboutFor over a century the Chace family has been offering NewEngland quality building products and excellent customerservice. From lumber and roofing materials to customcabinetry and countertops, we carry it all!16 Tolland Turnpike (Route 74) • P.O. Box 70 • Willington, CT 06279 • 860-487-620790 Route 171 • P.O. Box 489 • Woodstock CT 06281 • 860-928-2747www.chacebuildingsupply.comThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 7

Santa andMrs. Claus Visitthe LibraryDianne GrenierThe Andover Friends of the Library were thrilled to host,for the first time ever, a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus tothe Andover Library on December 9. Plans had been madefor the visit in early fall. Word arrived straight from theNorth Pole that the pair would indeed accept the invitationto visit. The Library staff was all abuzz as they cleaned theLibrary from top to bottom, straightening the books, andmaking the Library look its very best, for this was to be,without a doubt, a very special visit. And indeed it was.her favorite Christmas story, Twas The Night BeforeChristmas. Santa, being the generous soul that we knowhim to be, had a book from his children’s book collectionfor each child who came to visit. Children and parentswere certainly in the holiday spirit at the end of the visit.Before leaving the building the couple was invited tocome back and visit again next year. As they drove out ofsight they were heard to have said, “We’ll be back nextyear and Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.”Children and parents greeted the jolly old couple at 10 a.m.sharp. Mrs. Claus had fresh-baked cookies for all and Santahad candy canes he keeps for just such an occasion. Childrenbrought their letters for Santa and he promised to read them alland give each the special attention he gives all children’s letters.Mrs. Claus delighted the crowd with her reading ofThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 8e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

Amy OrlomoskiDirector742-7428Happy New Year from all of us atAndover Public Library! If you don’thave a Library card, why not make 2007the year you’re going to start visitingthe Library? We have lots of items foryou to borrow, from books, DVDs,and audio books, to museum passes,and we offer programs for your kids.Our Children’s Programming Director,Cathy Campen, has scheduled anotherseries of Book Voyagers Programs for children in grades4-6. Fantastic Fantasies will feature the first books in fourvery popular book series, including The Bad Beginning(A Series Of Unfortunate Events) on Tuesday, February 13;The Book Of Three (The Prydain Chronicles) on Tuesday,March 13; Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl) on Tuesday, April10; and A Wrinkle In Time (The Time Quartet) on Tuesday,May 8. Popular teacher/writer/storytellerJim Harriman will lead these discussions--those who attended the popular Harry PotterBook Voyagers series in 2006 may rememberMr. Harriman. Each discussion will beginat 6:45 and end at 7:45 p.m. Multiple copies of each book willbe available at the Library. This program is cosponsored by theConnecticut Humanities Council and the Andover Friends of theLibrary. For more information, contact Cathy at the Library.If you are between the ages of 12-18, we’re hoping you’llhelp us serve you better. Please e-mail your interests toandoverctpubliclibrary@yahoo.com, or drop a suggestion inthe box at the Library.We look forward to seeing you this winter at the Library!PAINTINGFREE ESTIMATESWHEN ONLY THEBEST WILL DONow that winter is here it’s the perfect time to visit someof Connecticut’s best museums. The Andover Library haspasses available to: the Peabody Museum, Mark TwainHouse, The Children’s Museum (formerly known as theScience Center of Connecticut), Wadsworth Athenaeum,Mashantucket Pequot Museum, the New Britain Museumof Art, and more. A complete list is available on theLibrary Web page of the Andover town Web site at:www.AndoverCT.org or ask the friendly Library staffat the circulation desk next time you’re in the Library.Proceeds from the Friends of the Library fund-raisingefforts such as the Goods and Services Auction, the sale of2007 Entertainment books, gift wrapping at Borders andother fund-raisers allow the Friends to purchase these passesfor Andover Library patrons. Please stop by the Libraryand check them out. They’re there just waiting for you.LIBRARY (Continued on page 10)LIBRARY MUSEUMPASSES AVAILABLEDianne GrenierThe Andover Friendsof the Library havemade available toLibrary patrons theopportunity to checkout the Library Museum Passes usingtheir Library card. Passes allow freeor reduced admission to a number oflocal cultural institutions. The Friendsgroup took a survey of library patronslast spring to determine what changesor additions to make to the Library’sMuseum Pass selection for the 2007season. The results of that surveywere used to make this year’s selection.Call OurFriendlyManagementStaff8 a.m. ~ 8 p.m.7 days-a-week• Many Sizes: 5’ x 5’ to 10’ x 30’• 24-hour, 7-day Access Available• Video Surveillance• Completely Fenced• Computerized Gate• All Units Drive Ups• Locks, Boxes, and Storage Supplies• Major Credit Cards AcceptedGreat Rates--Call for Monthly Specials860-742-1644Conveniently located on Route 6 next to theAndover Plaza, 132 Route 6, Andover, Conn.The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 9

LIBRARY (Continuedfromn page 9)MEMBERSHIP DUES FORANDOVER FRIENDS OF THELIBRARY NOW DUEThe 2007 annual membership dues for theDianne Grenier Andover Friends of the Library are nowPresident due. Application forms are available atthe Library on Route 6 or on the Librarypage of the Andover town Web site at www.andoverct.orgThe Andover Friends of the Library is an incorporated,non-profit, tax-exempt organization whose purpose is tomaintain an association of local residents who are interestedin enhancing the services and facility of the Andover PublicLibrary and thereby enriching the cultural opportunitiesavailable to all the citizens of Andover. The group membershiplevel for 2006 reached an all-time high with 104 members.The Friends’ group sponsors fund-raisers and special eventsto generate public interest in the Library, secure materialsthat are beyond the scope of the Library’s annual budget, andperform other services deemed helpful to the Andover Library.In 2006 the Friends were able to purchase Museum LibraryPasses, books on tape, CDs, DVDs, a whiteboard for programs,provide an Andover High School senior with a scholarship,and sponsored children’s programs. The Friends’ Garden Clubwas established and is responsible for the great new look of theLibrary grounds including the gardens, the garden bench, andthe filling in of the old hand-dug well. The group also provideda backstage tour of the Bushnell Theater to Friends’ membersGerry’sHardwood FlooringLicensed and InsuredTel: 860-228-4207Over 20 Years’ ExperienceSanding, and Refinishingof Old Floors and NewCustom Quality WorkThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 1039 Oakwood LaneColumbia, CT 06237742-6929W. McGrathEst. 1970Plumbing Heating Pumps A/CLicensed and Insured Free EstimatesAndover, Conn.Lic# P1 202-423 and S1 385-617and brought Mr. and Mrs. Claus to visit the Library.A membership donation is all that is required to becomea member of the organization. Members are not requiredto be active participants, but are encouraged to be, and arewelcome to attend all meetings of the executive board.Becoming a Library Friend will ensure a better libraryfor Andover residents and provide you a greater sense ofcommunity pride knowing we have the best library wecan afford, and knowing you helped make that happen.INSIDE TWINKIESIn 1930, during the Depression,Jimmy Dewer, manager of theSchiller Park Bakery nearChicago, saw a need for a new,low-priced product. Since pans used only during thesix-week strawberry season to make “Little ShortCake Fingers” sat idle for mostof the year, Dewar decided toinject the same cakes with abanana-cream filling and makethem a year-round item that hewould sell two for a nickel.On a business trip to St.Louis, Dewar saw a billboardadvertising “Twinkle Toe”shoes, inspiring him to name hisnew cakes “Twinkies.”In the 1940s, World War IIcreated a banana shortage,prompting the company toreplace the banana-cream fillingin Twinkies with vanilla-creamfilling.e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

FAMILY ICE FISHING CLASS AND DERBYDianne GrenierGregg Carrara of Andover gets resultsfrom hands-on instruction from DEPinstructors at 2004 Family Ice FishingDerby on Coventry Lake.The popular IceFishing Class that hasbeen held in Andoverthe past several yearsis moving to Coventryt h i s y e a r. T h eCoventry RecreationD e p a r t m e n tw i l l s p o n s o rthe ConnecticutD e p a r t m e n t o fE n v i r o n m e n t a lProtection’s FamilyIce Fishing Class atthe Patriot’s ParkLodge on Tuesdayevening, January23 between 6:30a n d 8 : 3 0 p . m .The class will beconducted by certifiedConnecticut DEPAquatic ResourcesEducation instructors. It will be a classroom environmentthat will teach students about equipment, bait, techniques,terminology, rules and regulations, as well as ethics andsportsmanship and where to fish and what you might catch.Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by anadult. Cost for the class is $5 per family. Preregistration isrequired and class size is limited. Topreregister for class, call the CoventryRecreation Department at 742-4068.. Gregg Carrara enjoys enjoy thegreat outdoors in the winter.shore at the Patriot’s Park Lodge. Participants over16 years of age must have a valid fishing license.If it’s been a long time since you’ve gone ice fishing or ifyou’ve never been, this would be a good time to try it out.For more information about the Family IceFishing Derby or Family Ice Fishing Class, callDEP instructor Melissa Grenier at 896-0159.We make a living by what we get,but we make a life by what we give.The DEP Fisheries will hold itsannual Family Ice Fishing Derby atPatriot’s Park on Coventry Lake onSaturday, January 27 from 8 to 11 a.m.The Family Ice Fishing Derby willallow fishermen to get practical handsonexperience on the ice. CertifiedDEP instructors will be on hand todrill holes, give instruction, and allowparticipants to borrow DEP equipment.Prizes will be awarded to childrenunder 16 years old. Refreshments anda warm-up lodge will be available onThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 11

LUNT’S MARKET HOLDSOPEN HOUSELunt’s Market, now located at theColumbia Shopping Mall, (behindLeventi’s Restaurant), Rt. 66 inC o l u m b i a , h e l d t h e i r O p e nHouse on Saturday, December 9.Shoppers entered their names for a drawing which was heldon December 19. Santa Claus was also there to visit withthe children.Columbia winners ~ George Bugbee, Steve Eichner,Myrtle Felio, Mary Horvath, Janet Hubbard, DianeMoore, Patrice Ramm, Richard Robbins, Sandra Walcott,Carol Walkup, and Dot Young.Andover winners ~ Bob and Flo Columbe, Bonnie Davis,Bob Farrand, Patricia Hurst, Rich Laurinitis,Philip Mayhew, Debbie Seller, and Barbara Smith.Coventry winners ~ Carol Curtis, Mary Ellen Elwell, andSue Olson.Lebanon winners ~ Rose Wengloski, and Brigitte Boyce.Chaplin winner ~ Joyce St. Lawrence.Congratulations to all!Catherine CordnersAndover Country GardenRt. 6 & Hendee Road, Andover, Conn.Bulk Mulch - Topsoil - CompostGarden SuppliesFor All Your Gardening Needs860-742-6043Closed MondaysTHE CHANGING SEASONSAT HOP RIVER HOMESIf you have news you would like to submit toANDOVER HOMETOWN NEWS pleasee-mail gazebog@aol.com or call 228-0242.The Sharpening Tools CenterSharpeningTools of All KindsFor the WorkshopChain Saws, Saw BladesCarbide Blades, Hole SawsDrill BitsFor the GardenerGarden Edgers and ShovelsHedge TrimmersMower BladesRenald Champagne 6 Hunt Road, Columbia, CT 06237860-228-3190The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 12This is not the rocky coast of Maine but a corner ofland at the Hop River Homes in Andover.This new “Resident’s Garden” will seasonally changeas containers of flowers of choiceare added.For the HouseholdScissorsKnivesHair ClippersEach residents can participate orjust enjoy the changing seasons.“Too bad all the peoplewho know how torun the countryare busy driving taxi cabsor cutting hair.”Comedian, George Burnse-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN (Continued from page 1)1966 to create their first book, Come Walk Among The Stars.As time went on Inspiration House Publishers was formed and fourmore books were published:Sing With the Wind, 1968;Have You Heard the CricketSong, 1971; Come ClimbMy Hill, 1973; Letters fromChickadee Hill, 1979. Theartist, Bette Bossen, liveswith her husband in theNortheast Kingdom ofVermont.Rod Mooney of Andoverwrote of Winston,“Although it has beenmany years since Winstonand Dot Abbott movedfrom Andover, to thisvery day I think of themBette Eaton Bossen’s Illustrationwhenever I drive by thefrom the bookformer Chickadee Hill.Letters From Chickadee HillWinston’s idyllic poetryprovided a welcome oasis of peace in this increasingly chaoticworld, and it was a special privilege and pleasure tohave known this gracious couple.”Although Winston Abbott died in 1990, hiswritings continue to bring comforting andpeaceful thoughts to thousands ofreaders around the world. Albert Krassnerwrote the following in memory of him:A Master Prose/PainterHe left a legacy of beauty-An endowment for the heart-Free scholarships for allWho wish to advance theirKnowledge of nature and itsTeachings for manA wise and simple man who caredTo share heart and soul leavingBehind his treasureAnd so now you know Winston O. Abbott.Thank-you Rose Kinney for bringing this forgottenman to my attention so I could share his storywith the residents of Andover. If youwould like to read his books, the AndoverPublic Library has his collection available.www.discoveryzone.infoDISCOVER...LEARN AND EXPLORE AT THEDiscovery Zone LEARNING CENTER!!!Columbia Shopping Village, 187 RT. 66 East, Columbia, Conn.THE TALK OF THE TOWN...LOOK WHAT’S NEW AND EXCITING! INFANT/TODDLER/PRESCHOOL PROGRAM BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE/KINDERGARTEN CARE COMPUTERS IN THE CLASSROOMS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM CARING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT OPEN 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. FULL-TIME/PART-TIME DROP-IN CARE AVAILABLE/NEW PRICING CONVENIENT LOCATIONCALL TODAY860-228-8885NAEYC (National Association for theEducation of Young Children)The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 13

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PIZZA TIMESharon ScullWe love to dine on pizzaNo need to order by phoneOurs is made to orderWith our nifty pizza stoneThe dough is rolled out carefullySome oil on the topGather all the fixingsDon’t know when to stop !Check again the pizza doughThen I give a groanThe stuff just will not keep its shapeA mind all of its ownNow mozzarella or parmagianaAny type of cheeseNo set rules you must obeyYou can fix it as you pleaseMushrooms, olives, sausagesSpinach, eggplant tooYou can add some lobsterNo limit ‘fore you’re throughReinventing the look and feel of your homeGabe Spector ~ 860-933-5116•Interior•Faux Finish•Insured•Licensed•Exterior•Power Washing•Free Estimates•References AvailableOn a recent flight, an elderlypassenger kept peering outthe window.Since it was totally dark, allshe could see was the blinking wing tip light.Finally, she rang for the flight attendant. “I‛msorry to bother you,” she said, “but I thinkyou should inform the pilot that his left-turnindicator is on and has been for some time.”Onions, garlic, can’t skip thosePeppers green and redOr try a different colorMaybe yellow ones insteadUse some different spicesAnd don’t forget tomatoesAnd if you are inventiveYou can even add potatoesSo many ways to make itRich, or make it lightClassic ‘talian red sauceOr a tasty one that’s whiteAny way you fix itIt’s sure to taste so niceYou can even varyWhat you put on every sliceTrust me, you will love ithomemade pizza you’ll adoreWhen all the slices, they are goneI know you’ll beg for more361 Boston Post RoadNorth Windham (across from Wal-Mart)860-456-7387$100 offAny Puppywith this adExpires February 15, 2007PUPPIESand Pet SuppliesTropical Fish • Birds• Lil’ CrittersThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 15

ANDOVER AND AHM YOUTH SERVICES25 Pendleton DriveHebronJoel Rosenberg228-9488AHM Youth Services has joined forces with RHAM HighSchool and East of the River Action for Substance AbuseElimination to tackle a difficult topic that confronts familiesand communities everyday across America. The topic is dealingwith risky teen behaviors, student safety, and underage drinking.This highly charged issue often leaves adults and teens at oddsover expectations of acceptable behavior and personal actions.Since October, RHAM High School PrincipalScott Leslie, Andover resident Suzanne Donahue, AHMYouth Services Executive Director, Joel Rosenberg, AHMSocial Worker Bevin Perry, and ERASE Executive DirectorBonnie Smith have been busy planning for a communityforum that will address these topics. This program willbe offered in a two-part series and will provide a rangeof different perspectives for parents and teens to consider.The first presentation will focus on risky teen behavior,underage drinking, and strategies parents can use tohelp prevent their children from making poor decisions.The panel discussion will feature: State Juvenile Prosecutor,Francis Carino. Mr. Carino will address the civil andcriminal consequences of underage drinking on both teensand their families. RHAM Guidance DirectorJoanne Prague-Doyle will speak about how underagedrinking arrests can impact future college and employmentCDs now available $15 + taxTEEN“Your Masterpiece Your Life”PARENTING“Surrender, Step Into the Flow”SELF LOVE“Remember to Love”BODY IMAGE“Recreate Your Image”Check them out at:www.cdbaby.com search on eaglemoon.CDs available at:The Landmark Natural Foods, or from me.Eaglemoon RaesHypnosis, EFT, Reiki and More860-402-8116Eaglemoon@snet.netThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 16Upcoming workshops:Uncover Your Financial Blueprint:March 7, 14, 21, 28Unleash Your Power:6 weeks starting 1/3Live in Wonder Support group1/5, 2/2, 3/9Group and private sessions availableTeen support group formingParenting support group comingReiki share on the wayapplications. Dr. John Peng, a Pediatric Emergency Physicianat the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center will share withteens and adults his experiences working in emergencyrooms treating young victims of drug overdoses and alcoholpoisoning. Hebron Resident Trooper Kelly Kraynak andBonnie Smith Executive Director from ERASE, will sharedata on the rates of arrests for DUI and underage drinkingthroughout the region. AHM’s Social Worker Bevin Perryand RHAM High School Principal Scott Leslie will sharetheir perspectives with parents on what typically happenswhen students are suspected of drinking or drug use on schoolproperty and the subsequent consequences for which they canexpect to be held accountable. Time will be set aside at the endof the panel discussion for audience members to ask questions.The second presentation planned for the spring will featureChris and Toren Volkmann, authors of the criticallyacclaimed book: From Binge to Blackout. Ticket informationfor the Volkmann presentation will be forthcoming.Once again this year, AHM Youth Services will be hostinga number of activities at the community center duringMaple Festival weekend. This year’s co-chairpersons forthe AHM Maple Festival events are Judi McBrair ofMarlborough and Pat Morency of Hebron. On Sunday,March 11, the Second Annual Birds of Prey Exhibition willtake place at the Community Center. The Birds of PreyExhibition is produced by Wing Masters. This program isdedicated to increasing public awareness and appreciationof North American birds of prey. Tickets for Birds ofPrey will be available leading up to the Maple Festival.Also returning is the annual AHM Bird House Sale to benefitthe AHM Youth Services Children’sTrust Fund. The Trust Fund is acommunity endowment that helps tosupport all of AHM’s programs andservices. Longtime AHM volunteerJohn Soderberg of Hebron hassold hundreds of birdhouses overthe years to support the local childand family agency. The sale willinclude an assortment of birdhouses.Cookies and cider will be on saleduring the exhibition and bird housesale. AHM Youth Services is anindependent nonprofit organizationthat has been serving the residents ofAndover, Hebron, and Marlboroughsince 1984. Programs and servicesoffered by the bureau can be foundon line at http://www.ahmyouth.org/.e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

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RECIPESPLUKEN BREAD4 cans Pillsbury Biscuits1 c. sugar¾ c. brown sugar4 tbs. cinnamon1 stick butterMix the sugars and cinnamon together in a plastic bag. Cut thebiscuits into 4 pieces; shake in the bag of sugars. Lay as manyin a Bundt pan as needed for 1 layer. Sprinkle with ½ ouncesugar mix. Put another layer of biscuits on top of the 1 st layer.Pour remaining sugar mix on top of those. Melt the butter andpour over the biscuits. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.BAGELSBagels are formed from an eggless dough(flour, yeast, water and oil) into a donutshape, then dropped in rapidly boiling water, cookedthree to five minutes on one side then flipped and cookedthree to five minutes more on the other side. They aredrained, sometimes brushed with egg and then baked for10 to 15 minutes.The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 18SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD (6 servings)1 can pineapple in juice for the spring dressing4 c. cooked twisted noodles2 c. broccoli1 c. frozen peas, thawed1 c. sliced celery1/3 c. chopped green onion1/2 c. chopped parsley1/3 c. diced pimento or pepperDrain pineapples, reserving 2 tbs. liquid for dressing.Combine pineapples, pasta, broccoli, peas,c e l e r y, p a r s l e y, o n i o n , a n d p i m e n t o i na large bowl. Toss with dressing. Chill one hour.Spring dressing: Combine 2 tbs. reserved pineappleliquid with a clove of pressed garlic, 3/4 c. olive oil,1/3 c. white wine vinegar, 2 tbs. lemon juice, 2 tbs. drymustard, 2 tsp. crumbled sweet basil, and salt to taste.Shake well..Eating words has nevercaused indigestion.e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

The RHAM Middle SchoolLEGO Robotics Team (called theRHAMbots) competed in the statecompetition on December 17.This competition is the result of apartnership between FIRST (ForInspiration and Recognition ofScience and Technology) and LEGOto inspire and celebrate scienceand technology with children age9-14, using real-world contextand hands-on experimentation.The RHAMbots built a robotusing a LEGO NXT and otherLEGO bricks and gears andprogrammed it to compete in anevent especially designed fortheir age group. This year’schallenge, named Nano Quest,kicked off in September and therobot missions represent justsome of the nanotechnology andideas that scientists are thinkingRHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTIC TEAMJulie GrunerKneeling: John (JP) Zabel (Hebron), Nick Gruner(Andover), Kelly TruebMiddle row: David Campisi (Hebron), Colin Bancroft(Andover). Patrick Stratton (Andover)Back Row: Paul Bancroft, George Deliman,Rebecca Sinosky, Julie Victoriaabout or working on rightnow. The research projectthat accompanied theRHAMbots Team’s robot,focused on plastic nanosolarpanels placed on theroof of RHAM Middleand High School that cangenerate enough electricityto power the schools.O n D e c e m b e r 9 , a tt h e Ve r n o n R e g i o n a lQualifier, the RHAMbotsTeam received the RobotPerformance Award whichis presented to the teamwhose robot achieved thebest score on the competitionfield. Thanks to GeorgeDeliman, Rebecca Sinosky,Kelly Trueb, and JulieVictoria for their time,dedication, and patience!ROUTE 66, MAIN STREETHEBRON, CONN. 228-4311A Family-Owned and Operated Full-Service SupermarketServing The Greater Hebron Area For Over 30 YearsFEATURING:USDA Quality MeatsFarm-Fresh ProduceNew York Style DeliStore-Made SpecialtiesParty Platters and Deli TraysFull-Service In-Store Bake ShopDOUBLE MFGR’S COUPONSUP TO 99¢EVERY DAYDETAILS IN STORESENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTEVERY DAY“LET OUR FAMILY SERVE YOUR FAMILY”The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 19

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ANDOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMPETES IN FIRSTLEGO LEAGUE ROBOTICS COMPETITIONMichaela Cloutier27 Main StreetHebron CT 06248860-228-9425www.c21ctrealty.comCall me for a FREEBuyer’sCounseling Session!860-493-9185(24 Hour VM)or860-228-0025Call me for a FREE Market Analysis andfind out what your house is worth.Each office is independently owned and operated.Karen MartinKaren MartinMembers of the team: Michaela Cloutier, Jake Colli,Joey Day, David Doyle, Jenna Hebert, Jeremy Knopf,Katie Lezon, Colin McNeil, Dalton Miner,Danielle O’Connell, Dylan Palmer, Jonathan Rocco,Teddy Sauyet, Garrett Stein, Kevin Wantek, and Alex ZitoMentor: Jeff RodriqueTeachers: Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Deb RodriqueFirst Lego League inspires future scientists and engineers.Students 9-14 years old learn how to design andprogram robots as a team. They learn about problemsolving, quick thinking, and real engineering challenges.It was an exciting day with fierce competition. On December9, Andover Lego First (ALF) competed at the Lego Leagueregional tournament at the Vernon Center Middle School inVernon. Andover Elementary Schoolsent two teams to the competition.Each team had to design a base fortheir robot, build attachments, decidewhich missions they would sendthe robot on, and program the robotto perform the tasks. Each missionwas worth a point value. The objectwas to perform as many missionsas possible to get the most points.After 10 weeks of designing andprogramming their robot, the teamswere ready for the competition. Eachteam also had to conduct researchand make a presentation on thetopic of nanotechnology. The RCXteam chose to research restoring oldpaintings and the NXT team choseto focus on color-changing fabrics.DESIGNING HOMES TO FIT YOURLIFESTYLE!•NEW CONSTRUCTION•GARAGES•ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS•SITEWORK•SEPTIC REPAIRThe RCX team earned the well-deserved BestPresentation Award. The NXT team received theBest Programming Award. Both Andover teamswere advanced to the State Competition on Sunday,December 17, at Central Connecticut State University.There were 48 other teams from across the state allhoping to move on the National competition. Onlythe 1st place championship winner moves on. Afterrespectable effort, The Andover RCX team took 1st placein the Innovative Robot Design category and the AndoverNXT team took third place in the overall ChampionshipAward. Both teams have tried their best and all of theirwork has paid off. All of the participants on these twoteams are ecstatic about their accomplishments andare looking forward to the competition next year!!!We learned about robotics, nanotechnology, and teamwork.We have faced many challenges, many times when wethought we wouldn’t make it through, and enjoyed a fun,exciting chance that we couldn’t turn down. Go ALF!!!QUALITY BUILT HOMESNicholas LulickOffice: 860-228-9935Cell: 860-465-6664Specializing in GeothermalGround Source heat pumpsand Energy Star HomesThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 21

Taxes Plus & Associates, LLCEXPERIENCED Personal Tax Return PreparationJerome D. Sipple, EAL. Bart Goodin450-1040 • 228-4265www.taxesplusllc.com• Licensed To Represent TaxpayersBefore The IRS• Multi-State Service• Business Start-up Consulting• Professional Bookkeeping Services• Retirement Planning• Year-Round Service• Financial Services• Estate Planning1 Cards Mill Road, Columbia, CT 06237Off Route 66 EastANDOVER ELEMENTARYSCHOOLDr. David H. GriffinPrincipal/DirectorThe 1948 original Andover Elementary School will soonbe fully connected to the 2006 four-classroom addition.This will mark the fourth addition to the school buildingin 58 years. The changes in energy-efficient materials andtechnology are not seen as clearly to the passersby as the designand meticulous care to detail of the architecture which makesthe new addition look like part of the original building. Eventhe roof line, the shingles, and the color and texture of the brickmake it look “non-addition.” A new heating system replacedtwo very big and inefficient steam boiler furnaces. The twonew boilers were on line in time to take the coolness out of therooms when the temperatures started to fall. As of this writing,the hung ceilings and lights are being installed. The cabinets,fixtures, tile flooring, bathroom fixtures, and the plumbing forthe heat are either still in progress or yet to be started. A Februarymove-in date is looking more likely.AES addition as it looks at the end of 2006The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 22Students have been actively learning and enjoying their newLanguage Arts and English series. Teachers are excited aboutthe rich, authentic literature contained in the Houghton Mifflinseries. Professional development for teachers has positivelyimpacted student learning. Last year, a major focus was placedon developing good writers. CMT scores from the Marchtesting showed some strong gains but noticeably in the writingcomponent of the test. Teachers are doing a good job aligningtheir lesson plans with State Curriculum Frameworks and CMTStandards.e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

This fall, Intergenerational Day was again a big success.Parents, grandparents, and other student guests were treated toa continental breakfast provided by the PTA and then had anopportunity to spend time with the children in the classroom.The following weekend was the PTA-sponsored HolidayBreakfast complete with picture opportunities with Mr. Claus.Over 300 people came to Andover Elementary to share in agreat breakfast and mosey through the crafters’ booths duringthe craft fair component of the program.In November, Blake Apatow, a 6 th grade student, receivedrecognition for his essay and poster entitled, “What it Meansto be a Veteran.” There was one state winner and two runnersupin this contest sponsored by The Hartford Courant. Blakewas one of the two runners-up and was honored at the StateCapitol with a reception, an opportunity to read his essay tothe assembled guests, and several citations commending hiswork.The sixth grade elections for class representatives also led toBlake Apatow’s distinction as his homeroom’s representative.Fellow representatives include Anthony Rocco andMatt Mager.“He who moves not forward, goes backward”Blake Apatow, a 6 th grade student, stands withhis poster “What it Means to be a Veteran.”VALENTINE‛S DAY HUMOR...I don‛t understand why Cupid was chosento represent Valentine‛s Day. When Ithink about romance, the last thing on mymind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me witha weapon.Don‛t forget---Valentine‛s Day is February 14Lunt’sMarketNow Open in Columbia!Your Local IGA...Making YourLife Easier!February is Sweetheart Steak time!Super Daily Specials in Every Dept.Compare & Save!228-3922187 Route 66Columbia Plaza next to Leventi’sMon - Sat: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 23

ANDOVER DEDICATES REVOLUTIONARY WAR MARKERSThe Andover Historical SocietyOn October 29, residents gathered to dedicatetwo plaques on Hutchinson Road, honoringthe 225 t h anniversary of French GeneralRochambeau’s army’s extraordinary marchwhich passed through Andover on route fromNewport, Rhode Island to Yorktown, Virginia.At Yorktown the French fought with GeneralWashington’s continental army to defeat BritishGeneral Cornwallis and gain our independence.Hutchinson Road marker shieldOne plaque is located at the east end of HutchinsonRoad near the open fields where the troops campedon their return trip from Virginia. The second plaqueis at the Daniel White Tavern, at the sign of the BlackHorse (1771), where Rochambeau and his officersstayed on a number of occasions. The old tavern ispresently the home of Lorraine and Dale Busquewho donated the granite gate posts for the markers.These two new markers, along with the tablemarker which was dedicated in June at the HendeeRoad/Route 6 junction and the existing markerwhich was placed at the west end of HutchinsonRoad on the 200 th anniversaryof the march, completethe designation ofthis historical area.T h e d a y w a shighlighted by thepresence of SenatorEdith Prague, StateRepresentativePam Sawyer, andA n d o v e rSelectman DavidR h i n e l a n d e r .Mary Donohue,representing theState Departmento f C u l t u r ea n d To u r i s m , m a d especial note of Sawyer’swork to obtain fundingf o r t h e p r o j e c t .Ann Rhinelanderand Irv Stanleyr e p r e s e n t e dt h e A n d o v e rW a s h i n g t o nR o c h a m b e a uC o m m i t t e e a tthe dedication.The significance ofthe 600-mile marchwas reinforced by therevolutionary reenactors whowere present at the ceremonyPam Sawyer and Edith Prague unveil theHutchinson Road marker as Irv Stanley,David Rhinelander, Rose Morin, andDavid Halloway look on.Rose Morin and David Hallowaywith the markerM&M Oil CompanyFREE ESTIMATES LIC# 00301573GasolinePropaneKeroseneDiesel FuelBulldozer & Backhoe Service271 Hop River RoadBolton, CT 06043860-649-287124-HOUROIL BURNER SERVICEBurnersInstalled andRepairedAir-ConditioningTank Installationand RemovalThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 24e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

GETTING THERE IS HALF THE FUN.ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU OWN A KUBOTA RTV900.and shared theirthoughts. TheyMusket salute by the reenactors included RichardSwartwout, RoseMorin, David Halloway, and Mike Fitzgerald. Incredibly,Halloway and Fitzgerald actually walked the entire 600miles, following the French army’s route and duplicatingthe exact calendar days of the French army’s 1781 march.Rose Morin drove the supportvan the entire distance, seekingout the route andlocating campsites.The dedication wasconcluded with thefiring of muskets andbagpipe music byBob Carrara. TheBusques then kindlyopened the DanielWhite tavern to thepublic for refreshments.Kahn Tractor & EquipmentJct. Rts. 32 & 207N. Franklin, CT 06254(800) 327-524621.6 HP diesel engineFour-wheel driveHydraulic bed lift standard(optional RTV900G)Power steeringVHT 3-range variablehydrostatic transmissionMore than 30 accessoriesavailablewww.kubota.comAmerica is a land full of peoplewho don’t know where they are going,and are determined to get therein record time.Bob Carrara playing bagpipesPRESENTATION BYREVOLUTIONARYREENACTORAPRIL 22Save April 22 for specialpresentations by the Revolutionaryreenactors, telling of theirexperiences as they marched the600 miles from Newport, RhodeIsland, to Yorktown, Virginia,and Serge Gabriel, Chair ofthe Connecticut WashingtonRochambeau Revolutionary RouteCommittee. This event will beheld at the Andover ElementarySchool.The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 25

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Programs and services offered by Saint Francis Hospitaland Medical Center and its affiliates.February 5 ~ Irritable Bowel Syndrome by gastroenterologist CarolPetruff, M.D., 6 to 7:30 p.m., Saint Francis Care Community HealthResource Center, 546 Cromwell Avenue, Rocky Hill.February 7 ~ Management of pancreatic cancer by James Frank, M.D.,a surgical oncologist, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Saint Francis Hospital and MedicalCenter, 114 Woodland Street, Hartford.February 7 ~ Tai Chi Informational Session, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., SaintFrancis Care Community Health Resource Center, 546 CromwellAvenue, Rocky Hill.February 8 ~ Winning Ways for Permanent Weight Control, MarlainePhilpotts, R.D., Saint Francis Care Community Health Resource Center,31 Sycamore Street, Glastonbury, 6:30 to 8 p.m.February 13 ~ The relationship between heart disease and menopauseby Elizabeth Evans, M.D., an internist, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Saint FrancisCare Community Health Resource Center, 546 Cromwell Avenue,Rocky Hill.Call 1-877-STFRANCIS(1-877-783-7262Hebron Center DentistryFamily Dentistry • Implant Dentistry • Cosmetic DentistryJames W. Bussiere, D.M.D. Now Accepting New PatientsFebruary 13 ~ Nonsurgical facial rejuvenation byPaul Stanislaw, Jr., M.D., a facial plastic surgeon,6:30 to 8 p.m., Saint Francis Care CommunityHealth Resource Center, 31 Sycamore Street,Glastonbury.February 20 ~ Cervical cancer by Walter Trymbulak,M.D., an obstetrician/gynecologist, 6 to 7:30 p.m.,Saint Francis Care Community Health ResourceCenter, 31 Sycamore Street, Glastonbury.February 20 ~ Spiritual Balance andConnection Discussion, 7 to 8:30 p.m., SaintFrancis Care Community Health ResourceCenter, 546 Cromwell Avenue, Rocky Hill.February 26 ~ Dietary Supplements, 1 to 2:30p.m., Mandell Jewish Community Center,335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford.T h e r e i s n o c h a rg e f o r a n y o f t h e s eprograms. Advance registration is required.Member: American Dental Association • Connecticut Dental AssociationAcademy of General Dentistry • American Association of PeriodontologyThe way you feel when you smile is incredibly important to us. We want you to feel confident and happywith your smile when you greet people, laugh at a joke, even when you’re simply looking in the mirror.At Hebron Center Dentistry, our passion is designing beautiful, healthy, and comfortable smiles. Improvingyour self-confidence through cosmetic, implant, or family dentistry is the driving force of our practice.Modern, Brand-New Facility20 Liberty Drive, Hebron, CT 06248(behind the Post Office)Please call for your FREE consultation.228-7878The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 27

YOUNG AT HEART CLUBMary Duval, PublicityOn October 18, the Andover Seniors YoungAt Heart Club held its business meeting,followed by an Oktoberfest celebration.T h e C l u b w a sd e l i g h t f u l l yentertained by thebeautiful sopranovoice of Ilga Paups ofManchester. Ilga sangnew and old favorites,accompanied, at times,by Club members.THANKS TO SCOUTPACK 124The Andover Seniors YoungAt Heart Club extends heartfelt thanks to CubScout Pack 124, their leaders, and devotedparents, for the festive Holiday Bingo party theyso generously -- and enthusiastically! -- hostedfor Andover’s Seniors. Thanks also to the manybusinesses and individuals who contributed prizesfor this event. Everyone who attended won a prize,and enjoyed an afternoon of fun. Bryce Loomis,Cub Scout and quite the showman, sang out thoseBingo numbers with flair! Thanks again to allwho brought Christmas joy to Andover’s Seniors.Club member Bob Pittsinger beltsout an impromptu duet with Ilga.The difference betweenpride and courage?Pride is holding your head up high.Courage is what makes you do it.Offering - DREAM HOMES IN A PARK-LIKE SETTING:WINDSWEPT FARMS, COVENTRY(easy Hartford or UConn commute) 14 high, gorgeous, wooded homesites all on cul-de-sac settings children’s neighborhood playscape over 24 acres of permanent open space no wetlands on any homesiteWork by NORDIC BUILDERS, creators of fine Connecticut homes.Top materials, top craftsmanship, generous allowances.ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES, INC. FULL LANDSCAPING, STARTING AT $425,000.ORUSE YOUR OWN BUILDER, PROTECTIVE COVENANTS APPLY TOPROTECT YOUR INVESTMENTYou are invited to become a part of this wonderful new community.228-3869 KOIVA REAL ESTATE 228-3869anytimeCOLUMBIAanytimeAn independent, family operated Agency serving the CommunityThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 28e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

SENIORS CHRISTMAS PARTYThe Andover Seniors Young At Heart Clubenjoyed a festive afternoon at the club’sannual Christmas party, held at Georgina’srestaurant in Bolton on December 7.There were many raffle prize winners, and all enjoyedlistening and dancing to the lively tunes of GlenniceStevens and the Country Gentlemen. When the bandpaused, member Vicki Wallace took the microphone toannounce a Christmas surprise for the Club. On behalf ofher husband Mike Wallace and herself, and the estate oflate YAHC member Cliff Wederstrom, Vicki presentedpresident Barbara Foran with a check for $1,500 for theClub. A big YAHC thank-you goes out to Mike and Vicki,with fond memories of club member and friend, Cliff.YAHC members Evelyn Cady (foreground) andMarge Surdam enjoy the music ofGlennice Stevens the Country GentlemenAt Christmasplay andmake goodcheer,ForChristmascomes butonce a year.Kaye Cardin and her sister Nancy Davisdemonstrate their line dancing skillsPLEASE SUPPORTOUR ADVERTISERS.Vicki Wallace, left, presents Clubpresident Barbara Foran with a $1500check for the Young At Heart ClubThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 29

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SOCIAL SERVICESDIRECTORHeidi McDonnelly742-7305Dear Friends:Andover Social Services wasfortunate to have the supportof a number of businesses andindividuals who helped makeChristmas a happy holiday for morethan 20 Andover families in need.Food baskets were distributed,20 children received gifts, andseveral families with childrenwere adopted. The Church hall was a veritable Santa’sworkshop as volunteers sorted and packed food and toys.I wish to thank Lunt’s Market; Network, Inc. staff; ScottElectro Kraft, Inc., Ted’s Market, and the Church of theHoly Family, all of whom provided food, gifts, and cashdonations; SDR Enterprises who gave food and a Christmas tree;and Interim Pastor Edward Cornell and the Church memberswho were so generous with their donations, space, and helpers.Most importantly our thanks to all the volunteers who gave theirtime to organize, package, and deliver the holiday baskets, toys,and gifts to families. Carolyn Lester coordinated the Churcheffort with members Roxanne Hosking, Kim Homans, CathyCampen, and Leigh Ann Hutchinson, all of who worked on thisproject as well as picking up gift cards, food, and gifts. Lori andRocco Macri picked up food boxes and toys from the State TrooperToy Drive. They also delivered food boxes and fruit baskets tothe shut ins and they adopted a family. Gay Cohen from Vernonhelped again this year and Carol Lee delivered food and gifts.Beware Unruly ComputersComputerare Here...75 Bridge St • WillimanticTheComputerTamers.comSalesServiceService Contracts Available450-1410SATELLITERADIOSALESand an anonymous donor. All were very generousand made the holidays brighter for many families.We are fortunate to live in a small community thatcares about its residents and is generous in lendinga helping hand. We would like to thank each personwho helped. This effort is successful because of you.We wish everyone a Happy New Year.The person who tries to live alonewill not succeed as a human being.His heart withers if it does not answer another heart.His mind shrinks away if he hears only the echoesof his own thoughts and finds no other inspiration.The Colchester State Police Barrackstoy drive was coordinated by TrooperOcchialini and our resident trooper,Kevin Reed contacted me for a list ofchildren in need of help. Lori, Rocco,and Roxanne picked up the toy bagsprepared by the troopers, and GarrettCampen sorted the toys by age.Cathy and Garrett Campen made10 gingerbread houses to distribute.Finally our Christmas angels--theadopters who provided holidaygifts and treats for specificfamilies. Barbara and DavidKolb; Nancy and Ron Desrosiers;Ken and Jessica Romeo; HeatherFreddo; Paul and Lori French andfamily; St. George’s EpiscopalChurch, (coordinated by DonnaCarr); Diane and Bill Hegener;415 ROUTE 6PO BOX 238ANDOVER, CT 06232Andover…$249,900Charming andunique country capecould be a 3 or 4bdrm. Oil and/orkerosene heatingoptions.Updated windows and roof. Formal LR andlarge family room. Two sheds and beautifulgardens on grounds. A must see!Call Carriage Barn Realty for yourFREE MARKET ANALYSISList your home with us!“Happy New Year from all of us at the Barn”Call 860-742-4112If your property is currentlylisted with another broker,please disregard this notice.The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 31

HallmarkCardsHEBRONPHARMACY, INCYour Full-ServiceFamily Pharmacy117 Main StreetHebron, Conn.860-228-3888Hometown ServiceSince 1974CosmeticsGiftsRussell StoverCandiesHours:Monday~Friday9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Saturday9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday9 a.m. - 2 p.m.Affiliated with Hebron PharmacyHOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENTRESPIRATORY OXYGENWOUND CARE UROLOGICALSOSTOMY SUPPLIESNUTRITIONALS SELF DIAGNOSTICSBATH AIDS ORTHOPEDIC CAREUPS SHIPPING SERVICEThird-party Billing: Medicare ~ MedicaidPREFERRED PROVIDERS OFDURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR:Major Insurance Companies,HMOs ~ Medicaid - MedicareMajor Credit Cards AcceptedHours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday 9 a.m. - noon103 Main Street, Hebron, CT 06248Tel: 860 228-0606ANDOVER TROOP 124 THANKS THEIR SCOUTMASTERElaine LupolettiMichael Holcombe hasbeen Scoutmaster of Troop124 for over 20 years. Howdo you thank someone forthat kind of service? Formost of us we really haveno idea what it takes tobecome a Boy Scout leaderand run a Troop. MichaelHolcombe has made it lookeffortless all these years.The real truth is that it isnot just 1 ½ hours a weekand one weekend a month. It takes planning and training andvisiting potential camps and places of interest and basically alot of time away from family and friends, and sometimes work.For the kind of commitment Michael Holcombe has made for allthese years, the family, friends, and boys of Troop 124 surprisedMr. Holcombe at the Troop’s annual Troop Christmas partyon December 16 at the Channel 3 Country Camp in Andover.Michael Holcombe is presented with a tripto England by past Eagle Scouts.They presented him witha trip to Scouting’s placeof birth in 2007 for the100 th year anniversaryof Scouting in the UK.His trip will include astay with a Boy ScoutTroop at a camp inEngland; a visit to theIron Age settlement;and a visit to the 100thyear Scout celebration.Past Eagle Scouts escorted a surprised Michael Holcombe tothe front of the room. His most resent Eagle Scout, Greg Bucci,presented Mr. Holcombe with a tree of ornaments signed byall those who helped send him on this once in a lifetime trip.Thank you Mr. Holcombe for caring forthe children of Andover.The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 32e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

CathyPalazziMUNICIPAL AGENTFOR THE ELDERLY742-8088Happy New Year to ourAndover Seniors.are provided weekly. The State provides meals at a cost of $2on Mondays and Tuesdays, and on Wednesdays take outmeals are available for $5. On Thursdays the BoltonCenter School provides free meals for the Seniors,and on Fridays there is snack bar for a cost of $1-$2,depending on your choice. In addition, they have a monthlybreakfast at Anna’s and they go to many outside events.What a busy year this has been!Enrollments are complete for the Medicare D 2007 program.As you know, it will be many years before a true SeniorCenter is available to Andover Seniors. After manyphone calls from Seniors asking when we will have aSenior Center in town with programs available, I ampleased to announce I have joined forces with the BoltonSenior Center to bring this exciting information to you.The Bolton Senior Center encourages and welcomes theAndover Seniors to participate in their many programs.Yoga, Yoga Pilates, Tai Chi, Low Impact Aerobics, andFitness Focus are all easy exercise programs created withSeniors in mind. Bingo, setback, poker, pinochle, and bridgeA new program was added last fall and is proving extremelysuccessful and that is a night social event for Seniors over 55.It is the fourth Thursday of the month and starts at 6:30 p.m.The evening ends with card playing and refreshments. I hopeyou will take advantage of this exciting news. Please callthe Bolton Senior Center at 647-9196 to sign up for theirprograms.AN IRISH BLESSINGMay you live a long lifeFull of gladness and health,With a pocket of goldAs the least of your wealth.THE LANDMARK NATURAL FOODS, LLCThe Landmark Building, Columbia CenterWe carry a full assortment of natural and organic foods,milk, eggs, cheeses, and organic meats.We also offer the following:• Vitamins and supplements• Natural and organic food items, including snacks, frozen prepared foods, frozen fish,dairy, breakfast foods, desserts, breads, pastas, and baby foods• Beverages including mineral water, iced tea, sports drinks, fruit juices, and natural soda• Health and beauty aids, including natural soaps, hair care products, body and face creams• Other products: natural pet care, small gift items, books, and natural cleaning suppliesWe specialize in local brands and carry free-range eggs, local honey, and Mountain Dairy milk.The Landmark Natural Foods, LLC:860-228-0219At the junction ofRoute 66 and Route 87in the Center of ColumbiaNow ServingFresh Organic Coffee andColchester BakeryBaked GoodsOpen 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - FridayThursday open until 7 p.m.9 a.m. to 5 p.m. SaturdayClosed SundayThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 33

Take a step back in time to:Nova ScotiaWhere the Winters are warmer and theSummers cooler than Connecticut2.5+/- Ac.Ocean FrontBuilding Lot$0125,000 CDNplus HSTThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 34e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

PLANTMARRIAGESFebruary is probably themost dreary month of theyear and spring seemsso far away. Gardeningmagazines and seedcatalogs have been comingthrough the mail and majorflower shows are coming up. No wonder gardeners are afflictedwith spring fever before anyone else. There is something youcan do to pacify this illness. You can plan your garden now.Ask yourself what you liked and disliked about last year’s garden.Remember, plants move easily in the spring and fall. Considerthese seasons as an opportunity to erase your mistakes. Experimentwith combinations of plants and keep trying till you like what yousee. The following are a few guidelines to aid in your planning.BASIC CONSIDERATIONS*Combine 2-4 individual plants that complement each other.*Use contrasting shapes and sizes together.*The areas where ones eyes fall naturally should be givenspecial attention.*A turn in the path should have an appealingdisplay.*Trees and shrubs are a great host to vines andclimbing plants.*Plant tall perennials by weeping trees. The branches willsupport the plant. Then place a lower planting in front of thetall perennial.*Foliage is a plant’s longest featureso texture should bea big consideration inplanting. *The bestcombination of foliage istotally opposite leaves;large leaves behind small leaves;dark and light ones; shiny and dullones, etc.*When planning winter combinations,keep in mind that they are mostappreciated when viewed from thehouse.*Carry a plant around the yard to seewhere it looks best with others.*Repetition of color pulls the plantstogether.*Partners in a plantmarriage must havecompatible light andsoil requirements.For all your travel needs... give us a callCruisesAir/Land PackagesTours - GroupsFund-RaisersVisit us on the Web at www.hebrontravel.comemail: hebrontravel@cs.comLet Nancy, Pat, Joe, Bea or Suehelp you with all your travelneeds.*Mauve and blue-gray harmonize with most colors.*White goes with everything.*Bold reds look nice with pale blues.*Shades of gray, white and bluish-green are good forbreaking up areas of green.*Dark green foliage looks nice with silver.*Bright gold and dark purple is veryinteresting.*Place magenta colors with silver foliage.*Pink and gray is a great combination.WARM WEATHER WILLCAUSE SPRING BULBSTO GROW PREMATURELYIf the warm weather is causing your spring bloomingbulbs to grow prematurely, the only preventativemeasure to slow down their growthis to keep them cold. Mounding themwith snow is ideal but if there is nosnow, nothing can be done. Mulchingwith leaves and pine boughs will onlykeep the soil warm and encouragethem to continue growing. Thebulbs themselves will not be damaged but a suddenheavy frost will stunt any foliage and kill theblossom. Just remember, there is always next yearto look forward to beautiful daffodils and crocuses.Please supportour advertisersHours:Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 35

AstridSkoogBelangermy mother’s atticIn the previous issue a pictureof a group of men who hadbought Andover Lake in1952 was featured. The twounidentified men have beenidentified, thanks to readerJeff Potterton, who recognizedhis grandfather, Russell Potterton.John Yeomans was identified by Dorothy and KatherineYeomans, and Muriel Smith. Thank-you for this information.I was given the following picture by my long-timefriend, Janet (Gamer) Columbia. After an eveningof reminiscing, we thought the Hometown readerswould like to share in a walk down memory lane.Janet and I started first grade together in 1951 at theAndover Elementary School. We graduated togetherfrom RHAM in 1963. We thought our teachers wereso old. To a six-year-old 30 and 40 was old! You canbe sure we have changed our way of thinking now.There were just eleven teachers on staff att h e s c h o o l a n d o n e p r i n c i p a l . To d a y t h e r eare 20 classroom teachers and one principal.I recently drove past the school and saw that thenew addition being added is right where we playedmarbles and hopscotch. Well, so much for changingtimes and thank goodness for the memories.The Clark TeamAt The Welles AgencyWalter ClarkOffice: 860-742-7356Res: 860-742-6718Cell: 860-558-6224Terry Clark Office: 860-742-7356Res: 860-742-6718Cell: 860-559-0821VALENTINE’S DAYFebruary 14, 2007Flowers have a different romanticmeaning. Present your special someonewith the flower that best expresses your sentimentsGardenia: I secretly love you. Lily-of-the-valley: Let’smake up. Rose: I love you passionately. Sweet William:You are gallant and suave. Violet: I return your love....And green leaves stand for hope in a love affair!Back row, left ~ right: Unidentified, Mr. VonRoemer,Unidentified, Mrs. Foley, Mr. Outlaw, and Unidentified.Front row: Mrs. Wright, Ms. Peck, Principal Ms.Chamberlin, Ms. Floyd, Ms. Barton, and Ms. BowmanIf you know who the three unidentified teachers are, pleasecontact me at: gazebog@aol.com, or call 228-0244. I willpublish the identities in the April issue.The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 36e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

WANT TO AVOID UNWANTEDTELEMARKET CALLS?State Representative, Pam Sawyer860-240-8700If you would like to avoid the annoyanceof telephone calls from telemarketers on both your homeand cellular phone, you can register your numbers withthe National Do Not Call Registry. The Registry isoperated by the Federal Trade Commission. Once youregister your phone number, telemarketers have 31 daysto stop calling you. Registration lasts for five years.Placing your number on the National Do Not Call Registry willstop most telemarketing calls, but not all. Because of limitationsin the jurisdiction of the FTC and FCC, calls from or on behalfof political organizations, charities, and surveyors would stillbe permitted, as would calls from companies with which youhave an existing business relationship, or those to whom you’veprovided express agreement in writing to receive their calls.To register visit: www.donotcall.govThe new session of the legislature begins on January3 rd , 2007. We will be proposing new legislation anddeveloping a budget for the next two years. Feel free tocontact my office with thoughts, questions or concerns.No Job IsToo SmallRuss DavidsonColumbia, Conn.DAVIDSON’SPlumbing, Heating,andWater Services, LLCWater pumps, softeners,conditioners, and filters860-742-8352Cell 860-428-9658Job InterviewReaching the end of a job interview, the humanresources person asked a young engineer fresh out ofMIT, “And what starting salary were you looking for?”The engineer said, “In the neighborhood of$125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package.”The interviewer said, “Well, what would you say to afive-week vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medicaland dental, company matching your retirementfund to 50 percent of your salary, and a companycar leased every two years, say, a red Corvette?”T h e y o u n g e n g i n e e r s a t u p s t r a i g h ta n d s a i d , “ W o w ! A r e y o u k i d d i n g ? ”The interviewer replied, “Yeah, but you started it.”PENNY, BOTTICELLO, & O’BRIEN P.C.ATTORNEYS AT LAW202 WEST CENTER STREETMANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT 06040860-646-3500Web site: www.manchesterattorneys.comThe Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 37

HYPNOSISAchieve your Potential!Linda JacquesSelf-esteem and self-confidence areessential to human progress. Selfesteemis fundamental to friendships,work, love relationships, ambitions,goals, and health. A person must like,respect, and admire the person he/shesees in the mirror. Self-confidence isnecessary to achievement; however,it requires self-esteem to be effective.ELAINE BUCHARDTYour local REALTORWe are definitely entering a “buyer’smarket” meaning there are a lot of housescurrently on the market and the interestrates have recently gone down. Prices havestabilized.Life events, in childhood oradult years, can damage the selfesteemand destroy confidencein anyone. Reaching one’s fullpotential can then be minimized.Past negative programming fromjudgmental parents, teachers,relatives, or peers can inhibitprogress. Hypnotherapy can reveal the causes,create understanding, and modify self-doubts andbeliefs, enabling individual potentials to be achieved.Call me for aFREE Market Analysisof your home.The subconscious mind is the storage house of memory.Through hypnotherapy it is possible to set aside theconscious mind, seek, locate, and uncover the memorieswhich are adversely affecting the personality. Withhypnotherapy you are able to bring the problemsIf you have been waiting to buy, this is thetime to do it. There are a lot of choices.Call me to find the right home for you.860-202-4619 860-568-1200to light, allowing a resolution that can free you from thepast and open doors to future progress and achievement.Long-term results can be significant with hypnotherapy. Mood andenergy levels increase, compulsive and psychosomatic symptomsfade, emotions become understood. The clients are more able tomove toward self-direction and greater interpersonal involvement.Positive feeling about life’s possibilities begins to develop.With self-esteem and confidence enhanced, improvedmotivation comes into the spotlight. Any success generatesadditional confidence. It createsa sense of completion, readiness,and eagerness for the next step.The end result: MOTIVATION!DID YOU KNOW?The average height of peopleliving 2,000 years ago wasfive feet six inches.Humans didn‛t start growingtaller until the IndustrialRevolution due to betternutrition.The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 38e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com

THE ANDOVER HOMETOWN NEWSPublished by Jacob’s Hill Associates, Inc.P.O. Box 209, Columbia, CT 06237-0209Signature, date, address, and phone number are required onall submitted materials. All are subject to editing, and wereserve the right to reject submissions.Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily thoseof the Publisher. The Publisher reserves the right to reviseor reject any and all advertising. Only publication of theadvertisement shall constitute acceptance. The Publisher shallnot be responsible for the omission, in whole or part, or for anytypographical errors.Ad and Article DeadlinesAll ads MUST BE submitted and paid for by:June 15--for July 15Sept.15--for Oct. 15$ 25 - Business Card$ 40 - Quarter PageAd RatesDec.15--for Jan. 15Mar.15--for April 15Editor: Astrid Belanger 228-0244Ad information: Bob Belanger 228-0242Proofreader: Lorraine Kammerer$ 65 - Half Page$ 120 - Full PageYou can now readThe Andover Hometown Newson the Web athttp://members.aol.com/gazebog/jha.WHAT THE PHRASE“WHITE ELEPHANT” MEANSThis is a legend that in ancient Siam(now Thailand) that a king once gavea rare white elephant to a person at his court whom hedidn’t like.Sounds like a nice gift, but the white elephant wasconsidered sacred, couldn’t be made to do any work, andcost a fortune to feed and tend. The courtier couldn’t getrid of this big drain on his money because it was a giftfrom the king.In a short time, the unfortunate man was poor. That’sprobably what the king intended. The expression firstwas used in English in the late 1800s.So--a White Elephant item is anything that is useless,unwanted, or costs a lot of money to keep.INDEX TO ADVERTISERSBUSINESSPAGEAccountants............ 5Air-Conditioning.......10, 24Attorneys..............18, 37Automotive.............17, 38Building Supplies...... 7Computers..............31Concrete...............39Construction........... 3, 21Day Care...............13Dentist................27Flooring...............10Garden/Landscape....... 6, 8, 12, 26Grocery Stores.........19, 23Heating Oil............24Home Improvement.......36Hypnosis...............16Kitchen & Bath......... 7Massage Therapist......20Medical Supplies.......32Natural Foods..........33Nursing................29Package Stores.........25Painting............... 9, 15PETA...................30Pet Supplies........... 8Pets...................15Pharmacy...............32Photography............11Plumbing/Heating....... 4, 10, 37Propane................ 8, 24Real Estate............ 2, 14, 21, 28, 31,........................34, 36, 38, 40Remodeling............. 3, 4Self Storage........... 9Sewing Machines........ 4Sharpening Service.....12Tax Preparation........22Tractors & Equipment...25Travel Agency..........35Tree Removal...........26Vacuum Cleaners........ 4Water Services.........37A Small Town Is:where neighbors visit you on a hot day even if youdon’t have central air conditioning.Wheaton Mobil Concrete Mixing, LLCConcrete Mixed Fresh At Your SitePaul “PJ” Kegler252 Mansfield City RoadMansfield Center, CT 06250Telephone: 860-423-4962The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 39

27 MAIN STREETHEBRON, CT 06248860-228-9425TOLL FREE: 866-696-4664www.c21ctrealty.comEmail: hebron@c21ctrealty.comEach office is independently owned and operated“Serving the Real Estate Needs of Hebron & Vicinity Since 1974”ERC Member( Employee Relocation Council)Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call us First!One Stop Shopping! Access All MLS Listings From our Website!Over 75 local agents in 3 local offices!Storrs Office922B Stafford RdStorrs, CT 06268860-429-2116East HamptonOffice1 Main StreetEast Hampton, Ct06424860-267-2531If you are already represented by an agent, please disregard this request to call us.Jacob’s Hill Associates Inc.P.O. Box 209Columbia, CT 06237The Andover Hometown News January 2007 Page 40POSTAL CUSTOMERPRESORTED STANDARDUS POSTAGE PAIDPERMIT #8COLUMBIA, CT 06237e-mail your news to: gazebog@aol.com