Compliments are due to the recreation department for arranging this season's outstanding concert series at the Village Gazebo, located on the Village Green at the corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues.

This week's program is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 and will feature Buddy Merriam and Back Roads - blue grass and country music for your enjoyment.

The program will begin at 7:15 p.m. and admission is free. Please bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a very pleasant evening. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Cluett Hall at St. Paul's School. Please contact the recreation program line (742-5888) with questions pertaining to the concert.

Your village has spent a good deal of time and money to beautify the central business district in order to make it appealing to residents and businesses. The local food markets on Seventh Street have also made a significant investment in purchasing high quality shopping carts for your use and convenience while shopping in their stores. Regrettably, these carts are not being returned to the prescribed areas by the shops and are being left within the parking fields and the areas of the apartment houses.

In consideration of your neighbors, merchants and community, I urge residents to return these carts to their respective stores. The additional effort will go a long way in keeping your village the beautiful place that we all want it to be.