Yearly Archives: 1996

Diary Entry for 1/2/1996

Dentist, Dr. McLoughlin. I had impression made for new dentures at Upstate Dental. Paul Lamotte leaves for Ranger Camp in Georgia. Merrill got new gray dress pants at Pennys. Changed shirt Jim gave him to a smaller size. Called Jim at work. Got anniversary card from Arlene Barker Decker from California. Merrill got me drugs at Pharmhouse.

Diary Entry for 1/4/1996

Very cold. -20° this morning. Cold all day. Merrill cleaned driveway. Vivian called. They are going to their daughter’s Saturday. Merrill went for groceries in PM. Sent Ken birthday card, letter, and picture at the Ramada Inn.

Diary Entry for 1/6/1996

Ken’s birthday. Very cold -30° overnight. Clark and Vivian Trise go to New Hampshire. Washed clothes. Sink, tub, and washbasin drains froze in morning. Sent money to Reader’s Digest, $55.38. Also balance on car insurance, extra $19.

Diary Entry for 1/7/1996

Jan Liscomb preaching. Rev. Elaine on vacation. We went to church, 33. Jan had good service. Still windy but warmer than yesterday. Rosie and Elmer didn’t leave for Florida this morning because of southern snowstorms.

Diary Entry for 1/9/1996

Administrative Council meeting, 7:00 PM. Warmer, 20° snowing. Agway brought fuel oil. After I called them. The tank was getting low. 143.9 gallons at 96.9¢ a gallon. Vi called to say Ina Klock, 92 died today. She was 92 yesterday. I called Margaret Klock. They won’t be getting together after the funeral Thursday.

Diary Entry for 1/11/1996

Warmer, 7°. Merrill went for groceries in PM. Lyla here all PM. Cheryl is staying with Marion while getting stuff moved. We got anniversary congratulation letter from Assemblyman Nortz, and Congressman Wright.

Diary Entry for 1/14/1996

We went to church, 49 out. They made $655 on roast beef supper. Vivian called from New Hampshire. Tommy’s operation went well. Took 8 1/2 hours. Much warmer, 40°. Eves are dripping. Windy in evening.

Diary Entry for 1/17/1996

Dr. Stark, 1:30 PM. Blood count in October 9.8. Blood pressure 180/90. weight 145. Upstate Dental AM. Had dentures fitted. Impression for upper made. Merrill got pills at Pharmhouse for me. Foggy coming home. Car oil fumes terrible.

Diary Entry for 1/19/1996

Windy, raining, warm. Lots of water everywhere. Snow going fast, 55°. Merrill went for groceries in AM. A strange day. It was very warm, 61° in morning. Rained, hailed, snowed and had thunder and lightning in PM for 2 hours. Very windy.

Diary Entry for 1/24/1996

Rebekah’s. I didn’t go. Raining off and on all day. Some wind. Clark and Vivian got home from Janet’s in New Hampshire. 9 hour drive. Merrill checked on their house while they have been gone. Louise called from RECD.

Diary Entry for 1/25/1996

Carol, 9:30 AM. RECD. Carol and Louise here. Gave us $4380 grant for septic and repairs. We have to live here three years or pay it back. Jolie called in evening. Shawn Michael sick with stomach flu. I left message for Chip Vaadi to call us. Merrill went for groceries in PM.

Diary Entry for 1/26/1996

We went to city. Had adjustments on my teeth. Stopped at Jolie’s with money for her phone bill. Shawn Michael feeling better. Vivian was over. She gave Merrill $20 for checking their house. Merrill went over for fish takeouts for supper. Very good. $12.00.

Diary Entry for 1/27/1996

Very windy, 45-50 mile gusts. Snowed off and on. Power cutting off and on. A wild day. Washed clothes. Made a beef stew. Vern and June called in evening. Good to talk to them. Steve helped a friend move to New Mexico. He flew home.

Diary Entry for 1/29/1996

Cloudy, snowy. Snowing much harder and windy in evening. I called Niagara Mohawk about $23.00 bill. Chip Vadi here. Paid him for rest on electric and cornish, $650. He will do back door and side steps. Sent Chip’s bill to RECD. They only paid Chip $250. They will give him the rest when septic is paid for.

Diary Entry for 1/31/1996

Cold. 0° in the morning. We went to city. I had adjustment on my dentures. Shopped at Pharmhouse. I got prescription from Dr. Stark for antibiotics because of my hip. Merrill got driver license renewal, $22.50. Jolie called. She had interview at Pay Less Shoe Store.

Diary Entry for 2/1/1996

Cold -20° in places over night. Cold but sunny all day. We went for groceries in AM. It is the first I’ve been grocery shopping since before my hip operation last June. Knee not too sore.

Diary Entry for 2/3/1996

Sunny and cold. Merrill took 3 weeks garbage. I washed clothes. I called Beulah in evening. She has had CAT scan. She has a sore spot in her side, ribs. Got new church newsletter. Very nice.

Diary Entry for 2/9/1996

Aunt Maude has been in Madonna Home six years. Rained all night and today. I called RECD and Black River Housing. RECD won’t pay the $400 left on electric and roof bill. I sent to Blairs for curtains for living room, $140.10, ivory lace.

Diary Entry for 2/11/1996

Snowing, icy and windy. Merrill went to church. I didn’t go. Too stormy to get out. 41 in church. It is in today’s paper, Cheryl Ashley sold her house for $61,000 to Timothy Pickert and Melody Horton. It’s worth more.

Diary Entry for 2/14/1996

Valentine’s Day. Warmer, 14°. Rebekah’s. I didn’t go. Lyla was here in PM. Aunt Maude isn’t as good. She’s been having bad spells. She has fallen out of bed and her chair. Got check for Chip from FHA for cornish work. Jolie called in evening. She has more work at Pay Less Shoe store, 21 hours this week.