Archive for October 2008

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WE APPLAUD: RONALD JAMES GUICHARD

WE APPLAUD: RONALD JAMES GUICHARD

By Buffy Calvert
Stroll into the old bank building on Main Street with its two arched windows and plain, classic lines. Inside, the proprietor of Ron Guichard Realty will greet you with a big smile, eagerly show you the old vault and point out the many paintings by local artists that line the walls.

PETER SCHJELDAHL AWARDED CLARK PRIZE

PETER SCHJELDAHL AWARDED CLARK PRIZE

By Judy Garrison
You may know Peter from his funny and fey conducting of the beautiful baby and pet contests on Andes Community Day. Or as the father of Ada Calhoun, or grandfather of Oliver. Or have seen him washing windows at Brooke’s Variety.

GARDEN PHYLLISOPHY - October 2008

GARDEN PHYLLISOPHY – October 2008

By Phyllis Galowitz
Fall. The meadow that I see from my office window, a mass of goldenrod and delicate lavender asters, is a spectacular sight. The trees in the background are just beginning to change color.

LIBRARY NOTES - October 2008

LIBRARY NOTES – October 2008

By Valerie Brown
If you haven’t stopped by the Andes Public Library lately you may not know that we’re settled now into our interim space at 295 Main Street – across from the Hunting Tavern and the bank. The library is freshly painted and the big front windows make the space bright. There’s plenty of parking on the side of the building and we’ve extended our library hours for the fall.

CERTAINTIES AND DOUBTS

CERTAINTIES AND DOUBTS

Rima Walker reviews the book America America , by Ethan Canin