That Thing That Guys Do…
From the editor…. A few years back, when I was working part time as a bartender, one of the young cooks at the establishment would occasionally come in for a drink after his shift. He was a scrappy little county guy, always in a bit of trouble. He liked...
You Fail Only If …
Rogue Row It is true – you fail only if …! Well, I didn’t really realize that! Like everyone, I have moments (Hours! Days! Weeks!) when I feel – low, blue, ragged-edged, tread worn down to the wear-bars, whatever! Such was such once! However, there on the front page...
“Decrease the surplus population”
Charles Dickens, 1843 the old man in the hat “At this festive season of the year, Mr Scrooge,” said the gentleman, taking up a pen, “it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the Poor and destitute, who suffer greatly at the present...
SV Mini Boys Vikings Win Their First Banner!
The boys from Perth were celebrating on December 14th when they finally won their very first banner at the Hartland Covered Bridge Classic Mini Boys Championship Tournament! The SV Mini Basketball league was begun in Perth-Andover in 2003 by Reta Kelley, who wanted to bring this program to...
It Pays to Shop Local…
Miss Sydney Heffernan of Perth-Andover was the lucky winner of the second annual PABC Shop Local holiday promotion gift certificate. Sydney won $500 to spend however she likes at any businesses in the village. Her first purchase was a lovely new purse that she bought from Patti’s Gift Shoppe!...
Old Fashioned Fun in the Snow at BLB Stables!
Ring in the New Year and enjoy the exquisite winter beauty of our province with an old fashioned sleigh ride! Paul Jenkins and Mabel Mangum operate BLB Riding Stables in Burntland Brook and they would love to take you and your family on an exhilarating sleigh ride through...
Healing Properties of Chaga Fungus
Many people are hearing a lot about chaga lately. It’s been in the news, and it’s fast becoming one of those internet sensations with dozens of companies selling chaga products while making bold claims for its ability to heal many illnesses. Is this true? Inquiring minds want to...
Breastfeeding
The Best Choice For Baby By Liza Davenport Breastfeeding. It is the natural way of feeding our infants and young children. Then why are there so many women out there having such a difficult time with the practice, if this is a natural way of life? Here are the...
How to Taste Beer
All About The Beer with Mitch Biggar Here are some simple ways to enhance your beer loving palate. This will enable you to become a better taster and in turn wow and amaze your friends with your beer geek knowledge. Hops Defined Hops are the flowers of the Humulus...
New Year’s Resolutions for 2014
As part of our Blackfly Think Positive for 2014 Campaign we asked people around the village about their New Year’s plans and resolutions for 2014 and what they’d like to see for our community. Carol McLaughlin sent this in to us…. providing some wonderful thoughts to ponder as we...