“Pie Night” to benefit a new home for Andy Barlow of Hanover was held last Wednesday under the Hanover Picnic Pavilion on Main Street.

Contractor Howard Bailey is joined by local area subcontractors, volunteer helpers, and Andy’s family and friends during “Pie Night” for the Andy Project. Front: Linda Beaudoin, Kelly Barlow, Andy Barlow, Wendy Cavers. Back: Rick Nelson, contractor Howard Bailey, builder Dave Berry, Raymond Buker, and electrician Mike Brown.

The fundraiser, hosted by the Trustees of the Gardner Roberts Memorial Library, was a huge success having raised over $7,000 in donations toward furnishings for the new home. Contractor Howard Bailey of Andover Log Homes is leading the project.

He and other subcontractors have generously donated all labor, equipment and supplies. The home is expected to be completed before the coming winter. The more than 150 people in attendance indulged in a selection of over 50 donated pies and supporters were happy to meet the guest of honor who was overwhelmed by the outpouring of generosity.

For more details about the project and to learn more about Andy Barlow, please visit www.TheAndyProject.com or www.HelpHopeLive.org. Donations are still being accepted and may be made online to the project’s fiscal agent, HelpHopeLive.org, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit charitable organization. Checks payable to “HelpHopeLive” may also be sent to the Gardner Roberts Memorial Library, 25 Ferry Rd, PO Box 64, Hanover, ME 04237. (Please indicate Andy Barlow on the memo line.) All contributions are tax-deductible.