Graduation Ceremony Workplace Essential Skills
Stephanie Kelley Workplace Essential Skills (WES) training is aimed at helping adults who are employed or are seeking employment and who require additional essential skills in order to succeed. Courses are offered free of charge for adult residents of New Brunswick, and a class of 11 students have just...
“Power to the people!”
the old man in the hat There is an old saying, fish and visitors stink after three days. Unfortunately after our recent visit from tropical storm Arthur, the stink seem to be hanging on. As I write this article 45000 New Brunswickers are still without power, 5 days...
The Town You Save May be Your Own
From the editor…. Foodland closed their doors forever on July 5th. In the few days prior to their closure, people came from near and far to partake of the going our of business feeding frenzy. There were great bargains to be had, to be sure, but it was still...
A New Vision for Downtown Perth-Andover
On June 24 the Glenn Group made a final presentation to the Perth-Andover business community outlining a proposal to re-build, re-store and flood proof the downtown core of the village. The firm’s mandate was to create a long term vision for downtown Perth-Andover that retains the heart of the...
Arthur is a Disaster: Why We Need to Become More Self Sufficient
Stephanie Kelley When the forecast called for rain last weekend I was looking forward to a break from the relentless heat wave of the previous week. It seemed that a little rain would be just the ticket to cool things off…. But Tropical Storm Arthur brought much more than...
Rogue Row…Folklore and Fancy!
Folklore and Fancy! There’s folklore and fancy, fiction and fact, if you have to stretch the truth be sure to use some tact! In this area the telling of “whoppers” used to be an art in itself. Around the woods bunkhouses, kitchen parlors, quilting bees, and barn-raisings. Real stretches...
Accessing Your Inner Physician…CranioSacral Therapy
Stephanie Kelley As I was making the rounds of the village last week, I ran into two of our local registered massage therapists, Melinda Millard and Tarynn Gray. It seemed about time for the Blackfly to do an article about alternative health practices, so I asked Tarynn and Melinda...
Almost Foolproof Sponge Method Whole Spelt Bread
Stephanie Kelley As I have learned about their dangers, I’ve made it a point and a mission to steer clear of genetically modified produce and products containing GMOs. Wheat is not a GMO grain, yet, but it turns out that the wheat we eat today is not the wheat...
A Walk in the Park Inspires All!
Stephanie Kelley A Walk in the Park is part of the Community Conversations Initiative that has been attracting folks to come take a group stroll through Perth-Andover to imagine new uses for flood prone lands that are now sitting vacant. The walks take place on Wednesday evenings at 6:30...
Wall of Fame & Youth All-Stars Award Ceremony
Stephanie Kelley The Perth-Andover Wall of Fame and Youth All-Star awards were presented at a fun and friendly social held at the River Valley Civic Centre on July 3rd. As the guests sipped wine and enjoyed a tasty buffet, two local citizens received these awards for their outstanding service,...