Friday

58 degrees and sunny.

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WKTV's forecast: "Unsettled weather expected again late today and especially tonight.

Yesterday's cold front that brought severe thunderstorms in spots has now push to the east. The next storm won't be far behind, and will be here before the day is over. For this morning and early afternoon, expect a mix of sunshine and clouds, with a bit of humidity. High temperatures this afternoon in the low 80s.

An area of low pressure will develop and move in from the south and west tonight. Widespread thunderstorms are expected after 8pm this evening. Heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds will accompany some of these storms. Total rainfall tonight is expected to average around 1-2" in spots. Rain will taper down after midnight, with overnight lows near 60.

This storm will generally exit the area by Saturday. While the steady rain will end before Saturday morning, clouds and a few showers are still expected. Temperatures will be on the cooler side, with highs in the low 70s. A bit more sunshine for Sunday and generally dry with highs in the mid 70s."

JUST ABOUT READY!

45th Annual Waterville Fire Department

FIELD DAYS

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FRIDAY

Midway Opens at 6:30
Kiddie Parade 6:30
Music by
All Tuned Up 8:30pm-12:30am

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SATURDAY

Softball Tourney 8 am
Midway Opens 12 noon


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At 2:00 in the Park, it's

"Kingsley & the Shaklebolts"

A rock/punk band based out of Cicero, NY., they write and sing songs about Harry Potter. sponsored by the Waterville Public Library


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Firemen's Parade 6:30 pm

Fireworks at Dusk

Music by Savage & Carter 5:30-9 pm

Music by Stage Road 9pm-1 am

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SUNDAY

Softball Tourney 8 am
Chicken BBQ 12 noon
Ride Special
12-4 pm

Music by Good Ole Boy 12-4 pm
Music by G-J the D-J 4-8 pm

Field closes at 8 pm

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AYSO Soccer Camp has been taking place all this week on the fields at the WCS high school.

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At first I thought that painting had begun on the tower of the historic Sanger Lodge building.......



..... but when I looked at my pictures, really close up, I could see that something else was going on! See all those little black dots? Bees, I bet!

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Almost!

Finally!

IN YESTERDAY'S MAIL

Jack Brouillette identified the 'mystery plant" that I'd seen next to Lewis road as "Field Peas,' and wrote:

"Many Dairy Farmers in the area use a combination of field peas and oats, which are annuals, as a "nurse crop" to help establish a grass or alfalfa seeding. The nurse crops create competition for weeds like lambs quarter, rag weed, mustard, etc., and pressure them out. Generally the crop is harvested before the peas and oats blossom, but mother nature has not cooperated well this year. The pea/oats/alfalfa mix make a nice, high quality forage for dairy cows."

Barb McNamara sent this picture of two fawns that visit the McNamaras' back yard every afternoon.

Learning about the cirus.

Judy Zirkle and Madelaine Gorton went to Oriskany Falls on Wednesday morning to see the Circus come to town. Judy has a new camera and sent not only great pictures but even made a collage out of some, showing the tent finally assembled. Thanks, Judy

With a little bit of help............

............ it's done!!


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This letter came addressed to

Waterville "At Home In The Huddle" Readers:

I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Waterville artist W. Ralph Murray. He was a friend, a mentor for nearly twenty years, and an inspiration to all who knew him.

I began painting with Ralph during his "plein air" sessions in and around the Waterville countryside. Since he knew many of the local & rural residents, Ralph was able to find wonderful locations for his small groups of students to sit and paint those heavenly July afternoon hours away. It was unforgettable.

Ralph was a wonderful teacher and watercolor artist. He inspired me, and encouraged countless others to pick up their brushes, and paint from their hearts.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Farewell Ralph.........artist's heaven is fortunate to have you!

With Sincere Sympathy,

Angela M. Wilson

140 Oxford Road

New Hartford, NY

13413

FOR THE RECORD

You may now find Ralph Murray's obituary and also leave your condolences at the Benz Funeral Homes website.

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Blooming in fields and along roadsides,

Queen Anne's Lace

Queen Anne's Lace, or Wild carrot, was introduced and naturalized in North America, where it is often known as "Queen Anne's lace". It is so called because the flower resembles lace; the red flower in the center represents a blood droplet where Queen Anne pricked herself with a needle when she was making the lace. The function of the tiny red flower, coloured by anthocyanin, is to attract insects.

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Have a good day, everyone!