SPCA News Stephanie Kelley Give the best gift of all to a deserving shelter animal this year… A new home! Our local shelters are all overwhelmed with cats who have become abandoned and homeless through no fault of their own.   Our domestic pets depend upon humans for homes,...

Big Tig Here.   I was hanging out at Dunroamin’ when this cat darted by and bounced off the couch and ran back out.  Omen told me her name is Siren and to watch out for her; she’s not so friendly to other cats.  I gotta say, that made...

In a facebook comment last week, I was described as being simple-minded. I never read the posting, but I was told that the comment was not meant to be flattering. Which is too bad. This author obviously doesn’t know me…because… I am quite proud of the fact that I...

the old man in the hat Sitting in the bleachers, it is always easy to criticize. Fun too!   It will soon be election time again. Fracking Dave will soon meet the test. Shale gas and pension reform, I am sure, will be big issues. Since the beginning of...

From the editor… I’ve now read “13 Ways to Kill Your Community” cover to cover, and I’ve got to say, it has really hit me in the gut. The author could have been talking about our village in pretty much any one of the chapters!   This little book...

By Francine St.Amand WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN is the message that Georgetown Conference area delegates want to impress upon Perth-Andover and Surrounding Area. On Nov 28, Joe Gee, Luke Sinstadt and myself presented our second public presentation about the conference. While this fulfills my commitment to the Village Council...

Stephanie Kelley The tables were set for 115 guests and the Wednesday Evening Fiddlers provided the music as local Seniors enjoyed a fabulous traditional turkey dinner on November 28. This sit down meal was catered by Carol Andersen and a team of enthusiastic volunteers dished up the plates and...

by Auntie Francine When I started up the Community Conversations Initiative last winter, I promised Village Council that some of the sessions would be on the ‘light’ side. December seemed like a good month for a fun yet still educational event. In conversations with co-workers a few weeks ago,...

Stephanie Kelley Everyone could use a little extra spending money during the Holiday Season! The Perth-Andover Business Connection has provided a $500 Gift Certificate to be given away in a raffle draw which will be held on December 16th.   This is the second year that the PABC is...

All About the BeerM with Mitch Biggar This holiday season is the perfect time of year to sample some new and exciting beers that fit in with the season. Christmas beers, also known as Winter Warmers, are a tradition dating back at least 2,000 years, with the ancients making...