It's Garbage Day!
63 degrees and raining.
And also thundering!
WKTV has posted an "Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory" issued by the National Weather Service for Eastern Oneida County and other areas generally to the East of Waterville.63 degrees and raining.
And also thundering!
It rained on Tuesday; it rained on Wednesday ..............
The first Wednesday night Concert in the Park was cancelled (at least no one was there at 6:45) and only two vendors set up their displays at the Farmer's Market, earlier in the day: Jim Greene from Hamilton had his produce stand and "the Plant Lady" was there.
At least the pond at the foot of Grant Hill has water in it, again!
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You can't miss it!
A huge banner advertising the third annual "Cruisin"
hangs over West Main Street.
(Yes - it IS hard to read, but it's still a good reminder!)
Mrs. Davis told me where to find this!
It's in Patsy Hill's driveway.
I don't think it's been ridden for a while, but it certainly makes a lovely decoration!
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The first Wednesday night Concert in the Park was cancelled (at least no one was there at 6:45) and only two vendors set up their displays at the Farmer's Market, earlier in the day: Jim Greene from Hamilton had his produce stand and "the Plant Lady" was there.
At least the pond at the foot of Grant Hill has water in it, again!*******************
You can't miss it!
A huge banner advertising the third annual "Cruisin"
hangs over West Main Street.
(Yes - it IS hard to read, but it's still a good reminder!)
Mrs. Davis told me where to find this!
It's in Patsy Hill's driveway.
I don't think it's been ridden for a while, but it certainly makes a lovely decoration!
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Trumpet vines are blooming!
In the country, in wet spots, softball- to soccerball-sized globes of Angelica are making people wonder what they are! Click Here to read about this fascinating plant!
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A few days ago I alluded to a "controversial action" taken by the WCS School Board at their last meeting. I was not there, but Lori Meszler - whose son, Alex, is President of the Student Council - was present, and she has sent me the following, which is a portion of a letter sent to Mr. Lonczak and also published in The Waterville Times:
The Waterville Central School Board of Education met on July 15, 2008 and chose to deny Leslie Olivera-Van Wormer the 2008-09 Student Council Advisor appointment, a position she has held for 24 years. A significant number of community members and students were present and spoke in support of Mrs. Olivera-Van Wormer. Applications and interviews for this position were conducted by highly qualified, professional staff that made a recommendation to our new Superintendent, Gary Lonczak. He in turn, recommended Mrs. Olivera-Van Wormer for this position to the School Board. Despite the many positive comments, including the National and State recognition received under Leslie’s direction, the Board met in executive session for 45 minutes and then voted to deny this appointment. The Board did not offer any information to the community members other than it was a “personnel matter”.
The letter continues -
The Meszler family invites concerned students and citizens to their home this Friday from 6:30PM till 9PM and on Sunday from 11:30AM till 2PM for the purpose of signing the petition to appoint Leslie Olivera-Van Wormer Student Council Advisor for 2008-09. Our address is 260 Sanger Ave., Waterville. If anyone would like to sign the petition and these times are not convenient, please contact us at wcsparents@yahoo.com. We would be happy to make alternate arrangements.
Parents and concerned community members are also seeking letters from past student council members. They can be mailed to the above address or sent to wcsparents@yahoo.com. We have already received ten letters in the first 24 hours since the e-mail address was published. Everyone of them was amazed that Mrs. O-V's appointment was not approved. Each former student explained in detail what Mrs. O-V has done for them, their families, their careers, their life.... What a testament to an amazing woman!
We hope to see you there!"
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I've had several Emails and face-to-face conversations about this subject - none intended for publication here!
My posting of this letter doesn't necessarily mean that I endorse the writer's position. What I and others would like very much to know is whether or not the School Board followed proper procedure in taking the action that they did! I realize that BOE Policies can be read at the BOCES website, but "search" capabilities do not function with Macintosh computers - that's me. I would be grateful if someone would send me the pertinent section on appointments and recommendations by the superintendent, if they have that ability!
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Have a Great Day!
