We know you'll join the Shea Terrace Civic League in mourning the sad demise of Sadie Scarecrow, a resident of the 200 block of Constitution Avenue. Sadie was a simple girl, but her smiling face was a blessing to all who encountered her. She made a big impact in her short life. Sadie was bravely manning her post during the height of the storm and was killed by a flying pot of mums. Only the good die young. Rest in peace, Sadie.
Sadie will be remembered at a candlelight vigil at Bowman's Garden Center, Olde Towne Portsmouth on Sunday at 7 p.m. Mourners will sing Sadie's favorite hymn, "If I Only Had a Brain" from the Wizard of Oz. Due to the presence of other combustible scarecrows, the candles will not be lit. All are welcome to join the other scarecrows, garden gnomes, and pink flamingos in celebrating Sadie's life.
As you can see, the neighborhood has had some damage, including downed trees and dangling wires at the end of Idlewood. The Flagship flooded and you can see the high water mark on the porch in picture 5. Flagship staff had removed all items from the floor and expects to reopen after a clean up.
All in all, we've come out of this pretty well, especially Bingo the brown dog of Idlewood who ran away in fright last night, but was recovered by his Dad, Matt, worn out and sitting down in the high school field.
