At press time, it was unclear exactly when the newspapers pasted over the windows were going to come off and Neal’s Deli would be open for business. Word has it as any day now. First clue could be the smell of pastrami wafting o’er the corner of Main and Greensboro.

If you’re wondering what’s making you sneeze or why the car is now pale green, there’s a simple and quick way to get a look. Tonight or any night for the next few weeks, wait till it’s good and dark and take a flashlight outside. (Get close to a wooded area if you want the full effect.) Shine the light up away from you and take a look at what is illuminated by the beam. This is that time of year when, as botanist Ritchie Bell used to say, “the trees are getting frisky.”

LAKE LEVELS

University Lake: full
Cane Creek Reservoir: 10‘ 3.5” below full

PRECIPITATION THIS MONTH

Jones Ferry Water Treatment Plant:  .83”
Cane Creek Reservoir: .78”

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