Wednesday

Recyclables Day

It's 50 degrees and clear.

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It's going to be perfect for

FARMER'S MARKET in the PARK

11:00 - 6:00

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The WKTV forecast: "We expect a Wednesday warmup with temperatures climbing back into the 80s under sunny skies. It should be a gorgeous day.
On Wednesday night, warm, humid air will surge up into our area. Then, a cold front will cross the area with showers and thunderstorms Thursday. Some of the storms Thursday could be strong with heavy rain, especially south and east of Utica. More importantly, this front is going to stall just to the south and east of our area. Looking at the latest information, we have added a very slight chance of showers to the forecast for the Fourth of July, just to make you aware that the chance will not be very far away. At this point, we expect mainly dry, pleasant conditions on Friday, with maybe a shower south and east of Utica."



In my E-mail --- this, from Glen Carroll:

"Hello! I'm travelling again, this time back in Jordan with my two youngest sons, Patrick and Brady. I just read over your blog and darn - I could use some of the cool weather right now!!! Today it was 132 degrees at The Dead Sea!"

(I can't imagine what that must feel like! Once, when I was with "Tapestry" and we were touring in Spain, we spent an afternoon in a little mountain village where we were supposed to be seeing a bullfight - out in the sun, of course. However, it was a little over 120 in the shade, and all most of us saw was the inside of a taberna where the cerveza was cold and they actually served ice in otherwise tepid lemonade!)

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And here's a letter from John Rienzo, remarking on the wonderful transformation of the "old Schultz house" on Hanover Road:

"For years, when heading home to visit family, my wife Cheryl and I used to remark on how sad it was to watch what we thought of as the "old Schultz house" fall into disrepair. We've watched the renovation as it progressed, and recently Cheryl stopped in to complement the Cornishes on their progress. It's always nice, as returning visitors, to see houses in and around Waterville be refurbished so they are as nice (and often much better) than they were when we left Waterville around 30 years ago."

Denise Jaquays-Tarbox added: "Did you also know that the majority of the work done on the Cornish property was completed by Diane's brother (my cousin) Ken? He is quite the carpenter ~ I can speak from experience....!"

In the News:

There was a "Groundbreaking Ceremony" yesterday, at Chuckery Corners on Route 12. The NYS DOT announced improvements to be made at three sites in New Hartford, Kirkland and Marshall townships.

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AWARD WINNER!

Gail Prentice

recipient of the Rotary Club's
"Pride in Workmanship" Award

Introduced by Mike Latreille, proprietor of Michael's Fine Food & Spirits, Gail received a special plaque from the Rotary Club and candy and flowers from Mike! The Pride in Workmanship Award originated in Australia, and has been presented, locally, each year, since 1992.

A former flight attendant for USAirways, Gail has been with "Michael's" for about two years. I found her, yesterday, chatting with customers Atorrie Stewart, Bonnie Peeling and Debbie Morgan.

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New doorway decoration on Madison Street.


There's a beautiful Flower Bed
in front of the WAVAC Headquarters
in Sangerfield.

New decorations in the fields:

Black-eyed Susans.
(The "early variety," I hope!)

Sumac in bloom.

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LOOKING AHEAD

I have received an E-mail inquiry from a blog-reader
wanting to know the details (time!) of the
Fourth of July Parade.

(This must refer to the Parade in Utica in which the WCS Marching Band will participate. A complete list of all Fourth of July Parades in this area can be found HERE in the O-D.)

"A 2008 Regional Independence Day Parade, sponsored by The Genesis Group and First Source Federal Credit Union, will take place at 6 p.m. Friday. The parade route goes from Genesee Street in front of St. Elizabeth Medical Center to Oneida Street. Grand marshals will be Nick and Susan Matt from the F.X. Matt Brewing Co. Following the parade, an outdoor concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. featuring Classified at the Parkway Recreation Center. Fireworks will be at 9:30 p.m."

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At Wimbledon, "For the first time in five years, the (Williams) sisters have reached a Grand Slam semifinal together and, because they're in opposite ends of the draw, they could play each other in Saturday's final in a reprise of the 2003 Wimbledon final won by Serena."

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Have a Dandy Day, Everyone!

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