The members of the Valley Chapter of Business Network International (BNI) sponsored the cost of pediatric reconstruction surgery for a child in the Operation Smile program. As a member of the chapter for over 5 years, and currently serving as publicity chair, I'd like to tell you all about it.  Maybe the idea will spread--- it's certainly a worthwhile cause.  Bobbie Renshaw, owner of Artistic Images of Canton and member of the Valley Chapter of BNI collected the donation from her fellow members at the weekly meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2008.  "We recognize the importance of smiles everyday", said Marianne Hebenstreit, photographer at Artistic Images, "We are honored to help a child smile his first smile."   Operation Smile, a not-for-profit organization started in 1982 by Dr. Wil... 09/28/2008

The Andover Friends of the Library will present an evening of old time country music for the whole family with the Bristol Boys on Friday July 11 at 6:30pm at the Andover Gazebo, 35 School Rd, Andover, CT. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of free entertainment. The Friends will sell light refreshments and soft drinks. For more information, call the library at 742-7428. 07/07/2008

January - September 2006 vs January - September 2005                          AVON 2005                              2005                          2006Average List Price        Average Sales Price      Average Sales Price           %Inc/Dec  $812,000                                 $574,000                     $624,000                                8.7%                            Number of Units Sold2005          2006                       % Inc/Decr270             200                          -25.9% 01/05/2007