Daughter wanted her new bedroom painted. She picked out a blue color called “splash.” This seemed like the perfect time to really teach her how to paint. So instead of giving her a token job, I put her to work. While I cut in and painted near the ceiling, she did the rest, including painting around all the windows and doors and along the edge of the carpeting.
How did she do? Well, for a first effort she really kicked butt. There were a few instances of wandering outside the lines, and a spot here and there on the carpeting. She still has a bit to learn about keeping her tools clean (and not getting paint all over herself). And the paint was a little thin in spots. Looks like we’ll need a second coat after all.
We’ll be off to the hardware store again for more paint….
Congratulations to Webelos II scouts from Pack 27 in Greenwich who recently spent four days at Camp Boyhaven in Milton. The boys took part in pellet gun shooting, archery, swimming and crafts. All completed their Traveler, Readyman and Outdoorsman Webelos activity pins. Now they’re ready to graduate to Boy Scouts.
Kevin McGuire, a Broadway veteran and founding artistic director of the theater company at Hubbard Hall here in Cambridge, will be performing classic and contemporary show tunes in concert September 28.
HUGS for HEROES is looking for nominees to recognize at its big annual fundraiser–Go Jump in the Lake–to be held at Washington County Park on Lake Lauderdale October 20. HUGS honors veterans, active duty servicemen, police officers, firefighters and other “heroes.” The fundraiser features a chicken barbecue and pumpkin carving contest. Admission is $10.
Cambridge highway Superintendent Alan Davis reports that the bridge on Old Coila Road is sagging because of a broken beam and the road must be closed. According to the county engineer, the cost for fixing the bridge is around $20,000.
Oops! There appears to be a problem with the punkin’ chunkin’ contest in Hoosick Falls scheduled for next weekend. Councilman Kevin Allard reported a potential conflict: the Pee Wee Football league already has permission to use the fields where the pumpkin toss is scheduled to take place. No word yet on how this might be resolved.
Open house for Cambridge Central School grades 7-12 has been scheduled for October 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Parents can take part in a “mini-school day” by following a student’s schedule through a series of seven-minute periods. Teachers will be on hand describe what their doing and take questions.
Finally, Rensselaer County Dairy Princess Lindsey McMahon notes that students going back to school have a chance to start a Fuel Up to Play 60 program, supported by “several big names companies and businesses including the National Dairy Council.” The program encourages healthy eating and at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. “By participating in activities you can even help to win fun prizes for your school.”
This week the dairy princess recommends readers try maple walnut scones combining “all the flavors of fall in a fluffy pastry filled with nutritious dairy products like milk and butter.” Mix 3 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, 4 teaspoons baking and 1 teaspoon salt and cut in 2/3 cup butter. In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mix to form a dough. Knead the dough lightly, cut in half and roll each half out to a seven-inch round. Cut each round into eight wedges, brush with maple syrup and bake in a 425-degree oven until golden brown, 15-20 minutes.
Serve warm.