As Indian Summer faded, the residents of St. Charles and Onondaga Avenues were blessed with one last burst of great weather for their Annual Block Party. Food, coupled with fun activities for the kids made it a night to remember. There were candy relays, parachute games, and a scarecrow making event. Meanwhile the adults enjoyed fun conversations about the new block watch, new neighbors, careers, and family lives. Neighbors have high expectations for the next gathering.

Neither rain nor wind nor more rain would keep the folks of Northland Ave. (south of Hilliard) down for their Annual Summer Block Party. This year, the Block kicked off events with the parade of decorated bikes following our street's Grand Marshal (and elder stateswoman) Jane, who has walked this earth for 93 years...