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It's 49 degrees and raining - gently.
We needed it!
That's John (Jack) Brouillette using a grain drill to plant soy beans in a field next to Fuess- Cleary Road yesterday afternoon.
Tomorrow, an area of low pressure will advance close to the region. It will continue to stay unsettled, with scattered rain showers and maybe a thunderstorm. Some breaks of sunshine are possible, and with that temperatures are expected to be warmer. Highs expected to be in the low to mid 70s.
A cold front will drive the showers and tropical mositure to the north of the region by Friday. Drier weather is expected, with a return to sunshine. Temperatures expected to be near or slightly below normal this weekend."
Even from the road you can see it ...........
.......... the "Swamp Pink" (Rhododendron nudiflora) at the Coffmans' on Route 12 on the way to Sangerfield.
I wish I'd spotted this small Marine at Jack and Darcy Ruane's on Route 12 on Memorial Day!
This Madison Street door is 'specially decorated, too.
"Bridal Wreath" is in bloom on West Bacon Street ...
This Madison Street door is 'specially decorated, too.
"Bridal Wreath" is in bloom on West Bacon Street ...
There's new gray-green siding on this house on Barton Avenue ........
...... and fresh paint brings out the Victorian "eyebrow" details on this W. Bacon Street residence.
...... and fresh paint brings out the Victorian "eyebrow" details on this W. Bacon Street residence.
CATCHING UP
I only have one child - a daughter, Allison, who lives in Ballston Lake - but I do have other favorite "kids," and one of them came to visit last Saturday evening. It's been over 25 years since Jim Vivyan moved to New York City, but every time he's in town he comes to call. He was here helping his mother, Jane, celebrate her 90th birthday. He's been with Random House Publishers for many years, is always busy singing, traveling and, even with a few "prematurely gray" hairs, he really looks great! Thanks, Jim!
I only have one child - a daughter, Allison, who lives in Ballston Lake - but I do have other favorite "kids," and one of them came to visit last Saturday evening. It's been over 25 years since Jim Vivyan moved to New York City, but every time he's in town he comes to call. He was here helping his mother, Jane, celebrate her 90th birthday. He's been with Random House Publishers for many years, is always busy singing, traveling and, even with a few "prematurely gray" hairs, he really looks great! Thanks, Jim!
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With thanks to Sandy Martin, the latest news from the "Crimson Bonnets"!
"The Waterville Red Hats held their May outing at the Colgate Inn. Eighteen members were in attendance. Luncheon choices consisted of: Chicken Cesar salad, Quiche or soup and sandwich. I had the Quiche, which was just ok. My friend Nancy Lewis had the chicken salad and she said that was very good. We all had a great time there and the service was excellent. After lunch we went on to the Earlville Opera House for a tour. We toured the two art galleries, the gift shop as well as the opera stage area. One of the art galleries was having an area high school art school and we could vote on our favorate piece. It was all very interesting. They have done a wonderful job with restoration. Our thanks go out to our hostesses Mary Lou VonMatt and Carol Tower for the interesting and enjoyable time."
In yesterday's Email there was an enquiry from Mike Burnham asking why the name of Glenn Kelley had been omitted from the list of those killed in combat. According to a remark printed in the blog in January, 2008, , he and Billy Reese both died in Vietnam.
"Dan Ford, Bob McNamara and Bob Treen all remembered that "Billy" Reese, who lived just up the street from the House in the Hollow, and Glenn Kelley, of N. Brookfield, were both killed in Vietnam. "........ both friends .... great people," McNamara said."
Backy Maggio is looking into this.
"The Waterville Red Hats held their May outing at the Colgate Inn. Eighteen members were in attendance. Luncheon choices consisted of: Chicken Cesar salad, Quiche or soup and sandwich. I had the Quiche, which was just ok. My friend Nancy Lewis had the chicken salad and she said that was very good. We all had a great time there and the service was excellent. After lunch we went on to the Earlville Opera House for a tour. We toured the two art galleries, the gift shop as well as the opera stage area. One of the art galleries was having an area high school art school and we could vote on our favorate piece. It was all very interesting. They have done a wonderful job with restoration. Our thanks go out to our hostesses Mary Lou VonMatt and Carol Tower for the interesting and enjoyable time."
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In yesterday's Email there was an enquiry from Mike Burnham asking why the name of Glenn Kelley had been omitted from the list of those killed in combat. According to a remark printed in the blog in January, 2008, , he and Billy Reese both died in Vietnam.
"Dan Ford, Bob McNamara and Bob Treen all remembered that "Billy" Reese, who lived just up the street from the House in the Hollow, and Glenn Kelley, of N. Brookfield, were both killed in Vietnam. "........ both friends .... great people," McNamara said."
Backy Maggio is looking into this.
ALSO IN THE MAIL
Three photographs from Karin Pender,
Memorial Day in Deansboro.
At the Veterans' Park
Three photographs from Karin Pender,
Memorial Day in Deansboro.
At the Veterans' Park
and in the Deansboro Cemetery.
(Thanks, Karin!)
(Thanks, Karin!)
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LOOKING AHEAD
LOOKING AHEAD
On Friday the 29th, at a little after 10:00,
THE WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
will sponsor a
"story hour for old folks!"
"Once Upon a Time in Waterville"
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will sponsor a
"story hour for old folks!"
"Once Upon a Time in Waterville"
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Come share your memories or listen to others tell their favorite bits of
local lore and legend!
For instance:
"Who packed a pair of six-shooters and held up the Wonderbread Man then robbed the barber?"
OR
"What reclusive person was convinced that fabric dyes and laundry soaps were harmful?"
local lore and legend!
For instance:
"Who packed a pair of six-shooters and held up the Wonderbread Man then robbed the barber?"
OR
"What reclusive person was convinced that fabric dyes and laundry soaps were harmful?"
(There will be coffee and doughnuts and the latest in technological audio-visual memory aides and entertainments, as well!)
There are, alas, still some folks who do not have computers and, therefore, are unaware of this blog or - especially - this special Library Story Hour. If you know who they are, please tell them to come!
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Saturday, May 30th from 9 - 1
or until sold out
GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL* PLANT SALE
Waterville United Methodist Church - Tower Street
*It happens every year!
(and yes - they do offer "annuals," as well as "perennials,"
vegetables and other related garden items.)
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There are, alas, still some folks who do not have computers and, therefore, are unaware of this blog or - especially - this special Library Story Hour. If you know who they are, please tell them to come!
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Saturday, May 30th from 9 - 1
or until sold out
GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL* PLANT SALE
Waterville United Methodist Church - Tower Street
*It happens every year!
(and yes - they do offer "annuals," as well as "perennials,"
vegetables and other related garden items.)
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FOR THE RECORD
Have a Great Day, Everyone!
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