"In Timely Manner" has received an E-letter from Sylvia Person, and I'm going to post a little bit of it here -
"As you know, Phil & I live in "The Villages", in one of them called Mallory Square. In the early hours of Feb 2nd, we were awakened by the thundering roar that sounded like a freight train coming through followed by the sound of flying glasss. We would never have had time to make it to a closet or bathroom , as it was over in seconds. I investigated to find some the front windows blown in, with broken glassthroughout. Upon opening the front door, I was confronted with a mound of plywood, shingles and debris. Immediately, neighbors congregated out in the street, checking to see if anyone was hurt and comparing damages. Never until daylight, did anyone realize the devastation........"
- and save the rest for next week's column in the Waterville Times.
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Here are the headlines from page 1 of this week's issue of the Waterville Times.
"Six Arrested in Paris Break-in" - five men and a woman charged with the Jan. 23 home invasion that occurred on Brennan Road in the Town of Paris.
"Celebrating 50 Years" - photo of Fr. Vincent Kelley of Oriskany Falls with his brother , Monsignor William Kelley, and their nephew, Fr. Robert Kelly.
"Candidates Chosen" - Results of village caucuses: Republican candidates include incumbents Jim Younes for Mayor; Bruce Treen for Trustee and also Karl Buschor. Democrat Tom McNamara seeks a two-year seat as Trustee.
"New Ordinance Urged" - Waterville Historical Society asks the Village Board to adopt measures to control the appearance of the Historic Triangle District and Main Street by reconsidering a proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance that was turned down by the Board in 1989.
"Winter Weekend" - Photo of five WCS students who reigned as members of the Royal Court at last weekend's festivities.
"Jesse Learns to Speak His Mind" - Lengthy interview and photo of Jesse Dombrowski of California Road, who attends the New York State School for the Deaf in Rome.
"Woman Still Missing" - Michelle Hutchings of Shanley Rd. was last seen six months ago.
"Meeting Set" - The NYSDOT will hold public information meeting to discuss proposed work on State Rt. 12B in Hamilton and Madison.
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A friend, driving to work in Utica, has phoned to say that Route 12 IS open, but that there are areas - the usual ones! - of complete "whiteouts" and drifting.
If YOU go out, do drive carefully!
