Friday

It's 65.7 degrees; no rain at the moment.

According to the O-D's website, while we were having a fairly gently rain, last night, areas to the north and west of us got a real dousing!

Now comes the Heat Wave we've been hearing about. Here's WKTV's forecast:
"Some sunshine is likely, especially west of Utica. A handful of storms could pop up through the afternoon. If any storm develops, it could quickly become strong to severe with heavy rain. But again, we must stress that very few storms should form. Temperatures will be a challenge. We expect highs near 80 east of Utica where clouds hang on longest. West of Utica, 90-95 degrees is possible with more sunshine. Humidity will be oppressive as well.
The heat and humidity looks to make itself at home through the weekend and into next week. In fact, temperatures will likely average between 85 and 90 for daytime highs, with isolated mid 90s possible on Sunday and Monday. Heat indices may approach 100 degrees at times. And there is the chance of a few hit or miss afternoon thunderstorms pretty much each day from Saturday onward. The best chance may be on Saturday afternoon, as some more widespread activity could occur. Any storm could become locally strong, but isolated. It looks like the dog days of summer arrive early this year.
The heat will begin to break down on Tuesday, with a return to more seasonable conditions by Wednesday and Thursday."

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Yesterday was a very pleasant day for just about anything, including hummingbird-watching and yard work. This is what was going on in the Hollow, and .........



......... up in the village, the DPW applies new mulch to the plantings around Municipal Hall.

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Terry Tanner wrote, right away, answering Gil Condon's query about an All-class Reunion:

"Yes – The 2d Annual Alumni Community Gathering will be held in conjunction with the ‘Cruisin on September 20^th from 7-10 in a huge tent on the library grounds. Plans have not yet been finalized with all the details but we do know that Michael’s will be catering and many classes are planning their reunions the same weekend and have reserved tables for their classmates. All Waterville and Oriskany Falls Alumni AND Community members are invited to attend. This is sponsored by the WCS District Foundation which has been working to update the alumni database with current addresses and emails. Classes are urged to consider buying bricks for the Memorial Walkway at school to honor former teachers and classmates. More information can be found on: the Waterville School’s webpage under the Foundation and Alumni section and as soon as details are available the pages will be updated. http://www.watervilleschools.org/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1

People can also email wcsfoundation@watervilleschools.org for information or contact Terry Tanner (841-8251) with questions.

(Thanks, Terry!)

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Heaps of white Bridal Wreath (Spiraea) are in bloom ..........

.......... and poles have been set in the new Hopyard next to the Library.

The project is being undertaken by Eagle Scout Candidate Jon Olin with the cooperation of the Waterville Historical Society and Kingsley Wratten of Leonardsville.

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Trusses are going up on the Madison Street Townhouses ............

.......... and the carousel figures are back in place on the Merry-go-round in Stockwell.

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Following a series of burglaries in the community, Mayor Younes visited merchants and business people urging them to employ available measures to ensure their security. According to "talk in the Post Office," area residents are also paying greater attention to their own security and safety.

Perhaps planning and initiating a
Neighborhood Watch program
would be a good project for an organization or
an Eagle Scout candidate!

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It was also Celtics over Lakers, 98 - 88!

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Have a great Weekend, everyone.


Keep Cool!