Pets, Pets, Pets
by Joanne Anderson
      Imagine writing a letter to Charles Darwin and having him answer. This particular 1874 inquiry was about dog suicides. Odd topic, wouldn't you say? An 1888 magazine contains an essay where Lillie Devereux Blake, a writer and suffragette, expresses her belief that distraught dogs do kill themselves.
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Poster Pets of the Week
     Chelsea, Shepherd mix with Mrs. Clinton on the bench, left. Right, Hillary, Beagle/Husky
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Heard It On The Grapevine
      LOTS HAPPENING IN THE VILLAGE. Clothing store J. Della located on Main Street is rumored to be moving to the old Town and Country Paint Store location; Wilhelm's Bakery has closed and will reopen in a week or so as Torta Fina. We hear they have a store in Commack which has an excellent reputation. The owners live in the Village. We'll keep you informed.
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