Summer's First Heat Wave

It's gonna be a hot one in the park today, and even warmer tomorrow. Here are some tips for staying cool in the park



1. Open all doors and windows early in the day to fill your trailer with the cool morning air. Due to the temperature extremes between night and day in May in New York, this means you may have to put on your winter coat again while you eat breakfast. Don't worry, you'll be plenty warm in a few hours.

2. Refrain from using your oven or other heat-producing appliances during the heat of the day. Schedule your baking for early in the day, and plan to use the GRILL!

3. In the afternoon, pull your shades or curtains to keep the late day sun from broiling you in your own home. And remember,

4. If the heat gets too extreme, don't take any chances - LEAVE your trailer and get to the safety of a shady tree or, even better, the cool of one of the near-by lakes!

Don't miss the weekly weather forecast at the bottom of Lakeview News.

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Rain Brings Flooding

Rain causes temporary problems for residents


On Friday, May 8th, there was localized flooding in front of lot 10. A driving rain, accompanied by thunder and wind, caused the potholes in front of the residence to flood. All the occupants are said to be safe, but were stranded inside their house for a few hours. The water has now dissipated and life has returned to normal.

Rob Bassett

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Spring in the Trailer Park

Spring is in the trailer park! The bees are buzzing, you can hear lawn mowers working hard to trim back the abundance of dandelions, and the trees have leafed out in all their green glory.

The lilac at lot #7 is now in full bloom, nearly engulfing the far end of the trailer. The happy homemakers in lots 9 and 10 wish their neighbor were not quite so reclusive so they could have a relationship that permitted freedom to gather said blossoms.

Pothole #32C has swelled due to the recent spring rains. It is now advisable when passing lot #11 to swerve to the far left and then around #'s 47-53 in front of Lo t#4 (otherwise known as The Rockies).

The notorious snake at #10 has been eliminated. Get the full scoop on this slithering tail HERE.

Bonfire Season has begun at lot #9! If you see, hear or smell a fire - don't call the volunteer fire department! Instead, come on over and pull of a chair. You may be just in time for a round of "tellephone" or "behind the looking glass door". Remember, there is wood but no logs...

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