Flooding on the News

The waters have receded and Jumpin’ Jack’s, Freedom Park and Glen Sanders are cleaning up. I’ve uploaded a segment done by John Allen on WNYT. You can view the video by clicking the link below.

 http://www.billp.com/studio/video/junefloodcleanup.wmv
Starring: Mark Lansing, Sean Willcoxin, John Allen

For coverage of the flood and evacuation
  http://www.billp.com/studio/video/juneflooding.wmv
Starring: Ann Fetter, Richard Kasko, Mark Lansing, Kathy Young

 

 

Village Flooding

These photos were taken about 6 AM this morning and shows why the Glenville Town Band will perform tonight at the Scotia-Glenville Middle School instead of Freedom Park.

Access to Schonowee Ave was blocked by this downed tree on Washington Ave.  Fire Chief, Richard Kasko evaluated the situation and put in an immediate call to the power company.

Fireworks Canceled

Due to recent flooding the Fireworks for this Friday night has been postponed.  The flood date will be Friday,July 14th.

Also canceled is tonights concert with the Burners U.K.  They have agreed to come back on Weds, Sept 6th.

Taken Weds June 28th, 2006 just afternoon.  The river is still due to crest tomorrow 3–4 feet higher.

 

Opening Night at Freedom Park

It was a beautiful night for the opening concert in Freedom Park. Irish music by Hair of the Dog filled the air and was enjoyed by an over-capacity crowd.

Freedom Park Season Begins

The forecast for Wednesday night is Fun, Fun, Fun at Freedom Park. Weather wise the prediction is “Mostly Sunny” with a high of 80. Opening night will be Hair of the Dog, voted best local band by the readers of the Times Union newspaper. For more information go to the Freedom Park Scotia web site.

Snapping Turtle Time

It’s that time of year.  If you go down Washington Ave or Sunnyside Rd. for the next week or so, keep your eyes open.  If you see what looks like a slow moving rock it could be a snapping turtle looking to lay her eggs.  This is an annual event for the both painted and snapping turtle who live in Collins Lake.

This snapper was spotted on Pytlovany Point this morning.

If you find one, don’t get too close.  Snapping turtles can not fully hide their head like most turtles can.  It’s one of the reasons why they are also more aggressive then most turtles.  Click here for more information.

Believers Fellowship Center Lawn Sale

Mark you calendars on June 10 for the Believers Fellowship Center Lawn and Bake Sale.

Saturday, June 10
9 AM - 4 PM

Believers Fellowship Center
304 Swaggertown Road

Scotia, NY

Call 399-0039 for more information