Tuesday

It's 24.4 degrees and overcast.

WKTV predicts that today "we'll see mostly cloudy skies. It will be dry though, with temperatures climbing only into the low 30s.

On Wedensday, a surface low pressure center will develop along that stalled front and advance into Central New York. Widespread light snow is a good bet here Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. At this point, 3"-6" of snow regionwide is possible.

On Saturday, this was a picture-perfect winter scene! (Click for view!) Forty-eight hours later - the temperature was in the high forties and mud was everywere!

In an attempt to keep Lake Hanover from extending all the way across Hanover Road, a very deep - but barely adequate - ditch has been dug right next to the pavement.

Heed the reflectors: it wouldn't be a good place to pull off the road!

The number of Christmas Trees has melted, right along with the snow cover in the Park.

I received Email from a blog-reader, yesterday, asking how to make a donation to the Waterville Area Food Pantry. The answer from chairman Vicky Sabol is: "It's easy!" (and I'm sure that it will be greatly appreciated!)

You can either make a monetary donation by sending a check made out to the "Waterville Area Food Pantry" to her at her home on Osborn Avenue or telephone her at 841-4996 to arrange to make a donation of food items.

I also telephoned Shirley Hart to ask about contributions to the Waterville Christmas Committee, of which she and Judy Christman are the co-chairman. "The Christmas Committee and Food Pantry work hand-in-hand," she said.

The Christmas Committee operates somewhat differently than the Food Pantry: families who are in need of a "boost" at Christmastime - either clothes or toys for family members - contact the Committee. Their names are sometimes given to local churches who then "adopt" the families, providing items on a "wish list."

Monetary donations to the Christmas Committee are used by Shirley and Judy to purchase coats and boots for those family members who need them.

You can send a check made out to the Waterville Christmas Committee c/o Shirley Hart on Putnam Street or phone her at 841-4041 - or Judy Christmas at 841-8879 - with questions.

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Another History Mystery

Blog-reader Lori Meszler wrote, "I was wondering if anyone knows of an oil delivery company in Waterville back in the 50's to early 60's. My uncle has told me that my grandfather used to be a delivery man during part of that time and he remembers riding in the truck on occasion. He couldn't remember the name of the company but he recalled it being on the northeast side of town, possibly on Bacon Street/Canning Factory Road, Conger Ave. or Elmwood Ave. My uncle drove around the area the last time he visited us but didn't recognize any buildings. My grandfather's name was Irwin Boucher, but everyone called him "Johnny".

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With or without snow, slow down and look for this delightful Christmas Tree next to Brenda Coffman's home on the way to Sangerfield.

The Christmas Lighting Contest will take place on Thursday evening, but there are a great many homes in the area whose owners have decorated them so that they are just as - if not more - beautiful in the daytime!

Above: the Morgan residence on Stafford Avenue.

The McCabe Road doorway at the home of Dan and Marilyn Maine.

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AN ANNOUNCEMENT

was made last night

at the WCS Concert:

It's Official!

On Tuesday, July 28th, the WCS Marching Band will lead the Afternoon Parade
at Disney World in Florida!

The day before that, on Monday the 27th of July, the WCS Swing Choir will perform at Downtown Disney on the "Waterside Stage."

According to Brothertown Music Booster President Dale Meszler, ninety-five or -six students will be making the six-day performance trip.

Several fund-raisers will be held to help defray the students' travel expenses. There have already been Pie and Fruit Sales; a Bake Sale will take place from 9:00 til Noon on Sunday the 20th at Foodking and at that time a HUGE Gift Basket containing everything Disney will be raffled off.

(You can see the Basket and buy Raffle Tickets at Totally-U on Main Street!)

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FOR THE RECORD


Have a Great Day, Everyone!