Tuesday

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It's 58 degrees, dark and lowery.

The WKTV Weather Forecast: "A large, slow moving upper area of low pressure rolls in today, bringing with it clouds, showers, and a few thunderstorms. Skies will average mostly cloudy today, with occasional rain showers. A few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, especially areas east of Utica. Any thunderstorms we do see this afternoon may be capable of producing some small hail and gusty winds. High temperatures 72-77. Clouds and scattered showers tonight. Overnight lows in the upper 50s.

As we head through the week, this upper level low pressure system will sit in place and continue affect our weather. The greatest threat of showers and storms over the next several days will be during the afternoon hours. Wednesday, expect mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s."

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It's the little things that count: the DPW makes sure that flags on telephone poles are hanging straight .........



........ and there's a special sign on the Bulletin Board in the Park.


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'Way to go!

It's Lois Durant and "Orange Blossom!"
40 mph and 60 mpg:

I like it!

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There's a new planter just about at the Village limits on Hanover Road, soon to bubble over with petunias!



This linden tree, at the corner of Babbott Avenue and W. Bacon, is filled with sweet blossoms and greedy bees ...........


........ and Elderberries everywhere are blooming.

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3rd Class Midshipman, Ryan J. Beha,

son of James and Deborah Beha of Marcy, NY and Grandson of Joseph and Leonie Beha of Waterville, has just completed his CORTRAMID Training in Norfolk, Va. He spent a week in Kings Bay, Ga. for submarine week; a week in Camp Lejeune, NC with the Marines and the remaining 2 weeks in Norfolk Va, learning about surface ships and naval aviation. Ryan is a sophomore at the Rochester Institute of Technology ( RIT), majoring in Mechanical Engineering and is a member of the NROTC unit at the University of Rochester.

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"Once Upon a Time in Waterville," the oldtimers' story swap at the Waterville Public Library, will continue in July with meetings held on Friday the 10th and again on the 24th at 4:30 in the afternoon. (This will allow for a full morning's work, a hearty noontime meal followed by adequate "rest" before the gathering and still make it possible to go out for Fish Fry.)

At last week's gathering, in addition to celebrating Mr. Woodman's birthday, a good amount of time was spent remembering (or trying to remember) details of the annual Deansboro vs. Waterville Fourth of July Cannon Caper! (John Cornelius will have more history at the next meeting!)
Jack Youngs' colorful description of what it was like in Waterville on "the Day the War Ended" with first one and then two huge bonfires being lit, a parade and plenty of "celebrating" got everyone going on "war stories" ------ "blackouts," for instance, and the rationing of everyday essentials like gasoline, sugar, and even shoes. Then came memories of those wonderful 15-minute radio programs: "Terry and the Pirates," "Dick Tracy," "The Shadow," and on and on to the early days (with their limited hours) of black & white television.

On July 10th: summertime stuff, like: summer jobs; Where was the favorite swimming hole? What about the Roller Skating Rink and Movies at The Strand!

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Have a Great Day, Everyone!