Another rainy day. Yesterday was quite nice, though! We appreciate when we have sunshine, for sure.

Fred and I went to St. Johnsbury yesterday. We got haircuts, some groceries, did some errands and Fred took a few pictures. Some of you know the hydro electric dam in St. Johnsbury is presently being updated. It's located on the Passumpsic, just off Mill Street and Railroad Street, at the intersection of Concord Avenue. It's in the same area as Elements Restaurant and Reed's Supply Company. I hadn't realized the dam supplies a fair amount of power at that station. It's good that it's being taken care of and used.

Up on Main Street where the fire was a couple weeks ago, that block is still roped off to traffic. Things are getting done rapidly, but the buildings are so unstable after all the fire and water damage, it's taking longer than expected to bring them down. Meetings are already taking place to decide how to proceed after the cleanup. The town officials will want to retain the character of Main Street and at the same make the best possible use of the space.

I don't think I mentioned about going to the Beatrix Potter presentation on Wednesday night. That's "Beatrix" with the hat in the picture below being introduced by Bonnie Dannenberg, the Cabot Historical Society president. As you know, Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was a well known author and illustrator of children's books in early 1900's. It was a very interesting evening. Ms. Helene Lang did a very interesting and entertaining talk. She brought many props from the Beatrix Potter era, and told us she's visited the Potter farm in England no less than 14 times, having taken her students there as part of her literature courses at UVM. I thought it would have been very nice if children had been in the audience; however, that didn't happen. We had a very congeniel group of people who enjoy literature for all ages, and enjoyed meeting Mrs. Lang. This was a Vermont Humanities Council event, hosted by the Cabot Historical Society.

The Town of Cabot road crew paid us a visit yesterday and West Shore Road sure needed their attention. Several people had called them, including me, so I was happy that they responded. Tax bills recently arrived, and it wasn't a good thing to have pot holes to pound over going and coming. Folks really get riled up at tax time anyway, and bad roads just shake the worst out of us all.

BIG CHURCH AUCTION

• to benefit Cabot United Church • Info: (802) 563-2278

Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. -Cabot School Gym in Cabot Village

Viewing from 9 a.m.

Antiques • Art • Porcelain Dolls • Oriental Screen • Beanie Baby Collection • 24' Alum. Ext. Ladder • Many Tools – some old • New Wood Chipper • Potato & Other Rakes • Furniture • Bentwood Caned Rocker • Tables • Chairs • Benches • Sofa Beds • Love Seat • Trunk • Mirrors • Antique Wood Sled and One-Horse Sleigh • Milk Jug • Exercise Equipment • Huge Spool of Heavy Rope • Variety of Lamps • 100-year-old Church Double Doors • Appliances • 2 Organs • Cabinet Sewing Machine • Vintage Coats (Fur and Cloth) • 1997 Honda Civic • 4 One-Week Scholarships to Camp Laughing Turtle • Huge Rubber Tree Plant • Many Boxed Lots • Old Wooden School Desk • Outdoor Basketball Stand • Rug • Bookcase • Old Brass Fire Extinguisher • Luggage • Card Tables • Cabinet-sized Humidifier • and much more!

• White Elephant Table • Food Available

• David Book, Auctioneer

Also - Don't forget the Italian Dinner is tomorrow night. (Saturday, July 25th.)
Perfect finish after spending the day at the auction!