It's going to be a nice day!

Cooler -- 44 degrees --- but, after all, it IS Fall!

From The Weather Channel

From WKTV: "Good morning Central New York! A cooler but nice finish to the work week.

***FREEZE WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR THE ADIRONDACKS TONIGHT***

A much cooler start to the day across Central New York. Starting out about 15 degrees cooler this morning compared to previous mornings, with temperatures in the 40s. Some patchy fog in spots near bodies of water is expected.
Sunshine will be in abundance today.. Expecting wall to wall sunshine this afternoon with highs in the low to mid 60s. Breezy at times, with a northeast wind between 5-15mph. The winds turn calm tonight and temperatures fall quickly. Most areas in the Mohawk Valley stay frost free tonight, but a few outlying cooler areas may see some patchy frost by daybreak. You should bring in your sensitive plants or cover them tonight as a precaution. Overnight lows in the upper 30s.

Sunshine to start out Saturday. Despite the chilly start, high temperatures are expected to climb into the mid 60s. Our next storm system approaches from the west, bringing clouds by Saturday afternoon. The rain is expected to hold off until after dark.
The bulk of the rain falls Saturday night, with only a chance of showers on Sunday. Most of Sunday is expected to be dry, but skies will average mostly cloudy."

WKTV's Foliage Report (Updated Thursday Sept 24th)

"The place to head this weekend for fall colors is the Adirondacks. The leaf change will approach near peak conditions (80-90% color) in the heart of the Adirondacks. A drive along route 28 is recommended. For peak conditions, head to high peaks region of the Adirondacks."



I received word that The Hildreth Hikers will be climbing "Giant," in the High Peaks, this weekend ----- perfect timing! (Wouldn't it be great if we could have a photo of them sitting on this rock at the summit????)

Giant Mtn. is the 12th highest Adirondack mountain at 4627'.
The ascent is 3050' ; trail distance 6 miles and average hike time 7.5 hours.

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Another nice view - this one of the new Bandstand from Sanger Avenue.
It looks small, doesn't it?



Looks large, doesn't it?

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I came upon a grand scene on West Bacon Street, yesterday morning: it appeared that Bill O'Dowd was splitting wood under the supervision of his son, Michael, and their friend, Jim Hart. (But after I'd returned to my car and turned around the true action was revealed -- it was Michael who was chopping while the senior supervisors looked on!)




On Conger Avenue.

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Woodbine, or American Ivy, hanging from trees on the Buell Avenue hill.

From this vine comes the name "Ivy League Colleges" whose brick buildings are famously covered with ivy: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton and Yale.




On California Road.



At the Moshers' on Barker Road.

IN THE MAIL

Kim Gilbert, Youth Advisor at SouthGate Ministries, sent me this announcement:

Get out of the house and enjoy some fun.

Youth group outing. Oct 3, 1-3pm

Youth group bowling.

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You'll want to mark this on your

OCTOBER CALENDAR

right now!


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Pianist-composer Matthew Quayle and acclaimed cellist Jameson Platte will present a free benefit recital at Waterville Central High School on Thursday,October 8th at 7:30 PM. This entertaining program will feature works of Beethoven, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff, as well as several of Quayle’s own compositions. Based in the New York City area, the duo’s recent appearances include Merkin Concert Hall (New York) and the Glens Falls Symphony Musicbridge Festival. Their upcoming engagements include a recital at the Montclair (NJ) Art Museum’s Cezanne and American Modernism Exhibit. A 1994 graduate of Waterville schools, Matthew Quayle has gone on to a multifaceted career as a composer, pianist, and teacher in a wide range of styles and genres. He is currently an adjunct professor at New York University. Jameson Platte is currently a member of the critically acclaimed Axis quintet, principal cellist of the Glens Falls Symphony, principal of the New Jersey Philharmonic, assistant principal of the Allentown Symphony and a member of the Albany Symphony. Mr. Platte’s principal studies were with Carlton McCreery. He also participated in classes with such teachers as Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Harrell, Mstislav Rostropovich, Harvey Shapiro and Carter Brey.

This concert is sponsored by the Brothertown Music Boosters. Admission is free of charge, but a raffle will be held at the event as a fundraiser for the Waterville Music Department.

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OCTOBER 15TH


Benefit for Linda Murphy Maher

A benefit for Linda Murphy Maher will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at 12 North Sports Bar, 10125 Mulaney Road, Marcy.

Murphy Maher, who is diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, stage 4 brain cancer, has had surgery and is currently undergoing treatments at M.D. Anderson in Texas.

The event will feature food, raffles and more. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 5 to 12. Proceeds to help defray medical expenses. Tickets will be available at the door.

For information or tickets, call 733-0122.

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FOR THE RECORD

Cruisin photos are being posted!

Click HERE and then click on "2009 Gallery!"


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Aha! Down 4 cents!

Only one game last night, but it was a good one!

Have a great weekend, everyone!