A Little Trip Down Memory Lane….
A couple of issues back we did a story on the old Stewart farmhouse, “Hillhurst” in Perth-Andover, and how the enterprising Stewart Sisters ran it as a tourist home back in the good old days. We got a lot of comments on that piece, and in particular, lots...
On Citizens, Idiots & Politicians….
A comment I ran across somewhere not long ago said the word “idiot” originated in Greece and meant “someone not interested in politics.” That was pretty funny, I thought, and so I made myself a little sticky note to check that out sometime. The time came for me to...
Be Careful What You Ask For…
Many times we look to Governments for leadership only to be disappointed with the result. When it comes to community involvement in being as self sufficient as possible, we the public will have to take the lead. In the Harper Government’s rush to turn the keys to Canada over...
Why I Hate “Survivor”
From the editors… I know I know, bazillions of people think “Survivor” is the greatest thing since the invention of the wheel. Personally, though, I can’t bear to watch it. It celebrates all that is venal, selfish and cruel in the human psyche. To “win” on this “show”...
Grade 8 Travel Club Montreal Adventure
Be an explorer. The universe is filled with wonder and magical things. — Flavia To celebrate their graduation from Middle School this year the Grade 8 Travel Club took a fantastic and fun 4 day bus trip to Montreal. 41 fourteen year olds made the journey this...
Blast From the Past! Hillhurst Tourist Home in Perth
A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. — Lao Tzu We thought we’d take you on a little trip down memory lane on this page. Graeme and Linda Shaw, having lost their riverfront home, have moved into the old Stewart farmhouse up...
SaveEasy = Customer Service
Paul and Bev Clark have been running our local SaveEasy for nearly 30 years. The Clarks moved to Perth from Woodstock to take over this store when the franchise became available shortly after they were married. Their store is one the staunchest supporters of our local economy. Our SaveEasy...
Hoyt’s Flowers & Gifts
Hoyt’s Flowers & Gifts is one of the oldest operating retail businesses in Perth-Andover. This lovely little shop was begun on the front porch of the home of entrepreneur & housewife Ethel Hoyt back in 1959. Ethel ran the floral business out of her home for several years and...
My Own Food Allergy Story
Back in 1996, when I first moved up here to New Brunswick from Denver, Colorado, I had just recently begun having allergy symptoms. All my life I’d been blessedly free of hay fever, never got anything like hives, and ate what I liked without any ill effects. ...
Staff of life…or death?
Some months back, while I was at the Dental Office waiting to get my fangs polished , I read a fascinating article in MacLean’s Magazine about the effects of wheat on our bodies. Dr. William Davis, a preventive cardiologist, spoke to the magazine about his work and his...