“Jump Ball”

The old man in the hat I am not a sports fanatic, but I do enjoy basketball. Being a tall and spindly youngster, it seemed that a sport that penalized physical contact was, on balance, a sport that offered a reasonably “safe” sporting experience. My, how times have changed!...

The Stanford Experiment and Prison Planet

From the Editor… In 1971, psychologist Philip Zimbardo and his colleagues set out to create an experiment that looked at the impact of becoming a prisoner or prison guard. Zimbardo, a former classmate of Stanley Milgram (who is best-known for his famous obedience experiment, was interested in expanding upon...

Will hemp & medical marijuana come to tobique first nation?

Tobique First Nation is stepping boldly into the future to help their community, and the world, by exploring ways to begin medical marijuana and hemp production.   Surrounding communities should give this endeavour their full backing and endorsement as the benefits of local hemp production will be enormous.  ...

THE PERTH-ANDOVER COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS INITIATIVE

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS is an idea that is going to become more familiar to people in Perth-Andover and Surrounding Area over the next year. Over the winter, Francine St.Amand made an offer to the Village Council to organize a series of monthly 2-hr workshops/information sessions – covering topics that have...

One Year Later After the Flood of 2012

Saturday, March 23rd marked the one year anniversary since the historical Perth-Andover flood of 2012. It was a day filled with mixed emotions for many people affected by the flood. Some people were grateful that they had their homes back together and expressed thanks for all the help they...

Moving On

Moving On The parking lot was full today And along both sides the road A tribute, in a trifling way To the seeds that someone sowed, He didn’t want to go inside In there he’d be – a gap And so he stood outside the door And respectfully removed...

WE’RE ALL DUNROAMIN’

ROGER Have you heard about Roger? He’s the old tom recently rescued and brought to DunRoamin’. His face is scratched and scarred. He has one cauliflower ear. His coat was dirty and brittle. His tail is stubby and bent. His body has scars from repeated fights and injuries. His...

Another DunRoamin’ Success Story!

Darwin and Dobby We adopted Martin a few weeks ago but have since changed his name to Darwin. He has been enjoying bike rides and walks with his new owners in the woods outside of Fredericton. Darwin has been enjoying the time spent with his new owners but the...

Mountain view Hydrotherapy & Detoxification Center

Digestive problems are the leading cause of work absenteeism in the US and Canada, and colon cancer is the second leading cause of death in Canada, after heart disease.   We spend millions of dollars on pills and potions for intestinal distress. Many of our digestive problems can be...

Perth-Andover Flood Zone Repurposing Workshop a Success

There is Hope… On March 13 Public Meeting # 2 was hosted by Glenn Group Landscape Architects in association with Dillon Consulting. This company has been hired by the province to design a plan for our flood lands. About 40 people participated in an exercise where we could draw...