We completed and mailed our U. S. Postal Service survey today.  A friend commented that whatever is decided about the hours the post office window will be open to the public, those of us that use the West Danville post office should feel fortunate that being in the store, the mail boxes are available as long as the store is open.  Absolutely a plus.  It's important for everyone to complete the survey and mail it in so the best possible decision can be made.

Don't forget the Bark in the Park raffle on Saturday, for the benefit of the Kingdom Animal Shelter in St. Johnsbury.  Contact Helen Morrison if you'd like to support the shelter and have your name on one of the tennis balls in the raffle.  Her number is 563-2488.

 Also, don't forget that Terry Persons is looking for donations for the July 4th Rummage Sale in Cabot, put on by parents to benefit the students at Cabot School.  Give Terry a call (279-6818) and she will arrange to pick up your donation, or you can drop it off.  Here is more information: 

 We will be at the Cabot School Gym from July 1st - July 3rd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm daily, accepting donations. We will not accept computers, TVs, printers, encyclopedia, or mattresses.  We are looking for good clean furniture and we really need clothes.  To have items picked up before July 1^st  or if you have questions, call me, 279-6818.  Thank you, Terry Persons.

Every day when I walk up Jamie and Marie's driveway, their cat,
Rico (see photo), comes galloping to meet me.  This has been going on for a while.  Normally, you don't touch Rico more than once, briefly, otherwise you're apt to get a quick bite or lightning fast swipe of a paw with claws out.  I'm still on guard when I pet him, but he's more intent on rolling in the driveway and then letting me brush the dust off his fur - a process he seems to thoroughly enjoy. He's an exceptionally sleek cat, and has a definite oriental look about him.  He was a stray and Jamie and Marie weren't sure he would ever be a good pet, but he's proven to be quite a character.  He used to beat up their other, older kitty, Tillie, but now that their dog, Otto is full grown, he keeps Rico in line.  The two are great pals, but Rico has definitely met his match; Otto barks to warn Jamie and Marie that Rico is going after Tillie, and once picked Rico up in his mouth and carried him down the stairs.  Otto knows Rico is not allowed upstairs where Tillie has her "quarters."  Rico was unhurt, but is careful to behave when Otto is around.  And yes, this is the same guy that has bloodied our Woody a few times.  Rico is a street fighter, and although he's a good bit smaller than Woody, he's very agile.  Woody can be quick, but can't compete with Rico.

I don't think Woody would like it that Rico has become friendly to me, but since he wisely stays away from Rico, he's not apt to find out.