Thursday noon: important addition

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Jane G. Clark

1924 - 2013

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It's Garbage Day

41 degrees at 5:15

Here is the YNN Weather Forecast as posted yesterday afternoon.

 (Apparently I was not the only person who stayed up late last night, but at least I can go back to bed after I hit "publish.")

"Thursday will be breezy and mild with scattered showers on and off, a few breaks of sun and temperatures peaking in the 60s.

Friday looks very windy with a few spotty showers and temperatures peaking mostly in the 60s. A secondary front will then arrive on Saturday with a few spotty showers, some steadier more localized Lake Effect rain and a gusty, chilly breeze. Less wind is expected Sunday along with lingering clouds and maybe a few spotty light showers.

High pressure is then expected to settle in for Monday and Tuesday with dry weather, a fair amount of sun and milder temperatures."

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First Things First

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

From Brenda Knoeller, Village of Waterville: "The new billing due date takes effect with this billing cycle and any Combined Utility Bill not paid on or before October 31, 2013 will incur a penalty."

Also, from the WCS Calendar: Tomorrow (November 1) is the last day to pay School Taxes in Waterville.

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 Don't Forget!

Sleep late on Sunday.

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On Monday: Rural Community Development Specialist Caroline Williams will meet with members of the "Waterville First" group and other members of the community at 12:00 noon in the Community Room at the Waterville Public Library. According to John Brouillette, "The objective (of this meeting) is for her to share initial tactics and strategies with us to keep rolling with initiatives that we have already started." 

(If you, too, are concerned about Waterville's future and as yet are unaware of just what these "initiatives" are, you should attend this special meeting if you can!)

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Today, if you didn't already know it, is Hallowe'en.

Also, the Red Sox won the World Series, 6 - 1.

  

Even Cardinals fans should be able to understand that this is the best possible Treat for the city of Boston!

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In Waterville, Trick-or-Treating takes place from 5:30 to 7:30

at homes where porch or doorway lights are on.

Yesterday

Seen on Berrill Avenue .....

........... and Putnam Street.

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At the Waterville Public Library

There are no special events, today,  and the Library will close early, at 2:00 p.m.

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TOMORROW

The Classic Movie Matinée at 1:00

When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. 

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Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m.

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Adult Movie Matinée on Saturday at 11:00

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Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
at the Municipal Hall.

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FOR THE RECORD  

My thanks to Lawrence Gilley of Deansboro who sent me this photograph that he took on Tuesday showing Soy Beans being combined in a field next to Shanley Road.

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Looking Back: Hallowe'en 2008!

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It's cheaper to fly!

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Enjoy the day everyone!

It's Recyclables Collection day

36.5 degrees and dry at 6:45 a.m.

The WKTV Weather Forecast:  "Rain and snow showers come to an end this morning as a weak system passes through the area.  Watch out for a few slick spots, especially along higher elevations.  Temperatures will rebound into the mid to upper 40s this afternoon under mostly cloudy skies.

Another system brings rain and warmer weather just in time for Halloween.  Highs will climb into the 50s and stay in the 50s during the evening.

Warm Friday, with morning rain showers.  Highs in the 60s.

Cooler, unsettled weather returns for the weekend.  Don't forget, the clocks fall one hour back this weekend."

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Front Page Headlines from

THE WATERVILLE TIMES

"A Run That Was Fun"

"Elections Set for Nov. 5"

"Bus Drivers Show Support "

"Village Board Weighs Bids"

"Farm Walk Saturday"

"Village Of Waterville"

To read more, please click HERE.

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Here & There & Hallowe'en - yesterday

On Osborn Avenue.

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West Bacon Street



At the Jerczack residence on Sanger Avenue, preparations have begun! (You now what that means!)

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Today at the Library

"Slime Time" at 3:30

Ages 7-11 | Sign Up

Make your very own slime! 

Please come in play clothes. All children will be able to bring slime home after the program.

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Last weekend's Hallowe'en Festival at the Library was a huge success and about 30 photographs taken during the event have been posted on Facebook.

(To see them all, click here - )  Hallowe'en Festival

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Tonight is the annual Waterville Rotary Club

HALLOWE'EN PARTY

Happening at 6:30 at Memorial Park School.

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In the Village of Waterville

THURSDAY EVENING FROM 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Village residents will appreciate it if Trick-or-Treaters visit 
only those homes where porch or doorway lights are on.

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FEEDBACK

Terry Tanner wrote: "I think that Shoemaker’s Corner is now Sawmill Road --  Dad - Howard Richmond's -  best friend, Stub Shoemaker, lived in that house years ago on the corner of Sawmill next to us … And since it went from Cherry Valley Turnpike (Route 20) to the Oriskany Falls -Waterville Road that makes sense."   

From Gretchen Maine: "I think Bascom Corners has to be at the end of Loomis Rd and Rt 12.

I'm taking a wild guess that Winchester might be the dirt road by Mary Mason's (on Newberry Road.) I think the Cherry Valley Turnpike used to go through the woods up in back of there. I do know that the original house here was a stagecoach stop for the Cherry Valley Turnpike."

Jack Youngs offered: "A little help on the roads.

Shoemaker  farm -  Corner of Rt. 20  and Pleasant Valley  road.  At one time my Great Aunt's farm.

Potash Bridge,     Foot of Craigfoot Rd.  And Rt. 12S. I think the creek was called Potash because it started at the Clay Pits on Rt. 20. 

Five Corners     Top of Craighfoot Rd.

- and he added:  "Sure enjoy reading the Blog.  Miss the Old Timers meeting." 

   

My thanks, to all of you!

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FOR THE RECORD

"Elvira" is back!

For many, many years the Brown family in "Whiskey Hollow" and "Elvira's" family, of the same location, have had an unusual but amicable relationship: for a couple of weeks each Spring and Fall, "Elvira" makes her appearance each evening at dusk to prowl the property looking for grubby treats along the edges of the sidewalks.

A equable arrangement was decided on a long time ago and we've never had a disagreement.  For those brief periods of time, if we allow "Elvira" and kinfolk to roam the entire property for a few hours late each day, they allow us to use it all the rest of the time.

It is, after all, part of country life and is just a minor inconvenience.

HOWEVER....

 this year, for the first time in many, I am not going to have my porch lights on Hallowe'en night, and am firmly suggesting that NO Trick-or-Treaters or anyone else try to visit. 

"Elvira" just might not understand!

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Enjoy the day, everyone!

P.S.   Big Baseball Game this evening may result in a late blog post tomorrow morning!

It's 25.5 degrees and dark at 5:30 a.m.

The YNN Weather Forecast:

Chilly with Bright Skies, Warming Up Through the Week

  

"Today be chilly with highs only in the mid 40s, we'll see plenty of sun and just a few high clouds work in through the afternoon. All in all it should end up being a rather pleasant October day.

Wednesday will start off with stubborn clouds and a couple of showers but those are expected to taper with some breaks of sun developing. Despite the extra clouds and little bit of wet weather, temperatures will be milder with highs closer to 50 degrees.

 A warm front is forecast to push in Thursday (Halloween) which will help boost temperatures near 60 degrees! Unfortunately, this front, followed by a cold front, will provide scattered showers for the end of the week."

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IN THE NEWS

"Common Core uproar: Slow it down"

- from the Utica Observer-Dispatch

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Yesterday

At St. Bernard's - new front steps are coming!

Just a few doors down the street, the removal of a small front "stoop" has revealed a beautiful fan decoration above the old front door.

She did it again and flew right into that darned old tree in front of the Ruanes' on Route 12!

A new sign in the Park and a new date for you to circle on your calendar.

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HAPPENING TODAY

WCS Sports

For more informations, visit DigitalSports.

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Today at the Library

Kids' Book Club at 6:30 p.m.

Kids in grades 1-3 | Sign Up

Each month we'll read a different book with the same theme. It might be magic, mystery, sports, ect... We'll tell a little about the book we chose and make a craft if time allows. We'll also have a snack schedule so each child can bring something special to share. 

This program is for boys & girls. 

October Theme: Mystery

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Also at 6:30 -

Pintrest Pies!

Come to the library with your best pie and recipe! We'll taste everyone's creations and find some new recipes for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Jill will also supply you with some tips and tricks for perfect pies!

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Knit 2gether at 7:00

Bring your current knitting project and knit together with fellow knitters! Most weeks we have experienced knitters in the group who can try to help you with any questions you may have about a current knitting project. 

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Blood Drive Saturday, Nov. 2
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
at the Waterville Municipal Hall.

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IN THE MAIL

"Welcome to Waterville!"

The Barton Memorial Health Center at 117 West Main Street in Waterville is now accepting new patients of all ages - from newborn to geriatric. 
For more information or to make an appointment, 
please call 841-4184, 8:00 - 5:00 Monday through Friday,
 or visit www.communitymemorial.org .

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My thanks to Rusty and Joan Frederick, who sent this interesting bit of history to me, however - - - so many of the names are unfamiliar to me that I'm quite lost and need Help!!

Where were: 

"Bascom Corners,"

"Winchester"

"Leworthy's Corners"

"Shoemaker's Corners"

"Potash Bridge,""Five Corners," "DeForest Corners" and

"Hale Corner."

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FOR THE RECORD

About a year ago, it was $3.89/9

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Have a great day everyone!

Garbage Day

It's 37 degrees and dry at 6:00 a.m.

The WKTV Weather Forecast: "A secondary cold front arrives today from the north. Areas to the north of Utica see a few showers during the late morning, with the front moving into the Mohawk Valley by the early afternoon.  Decreasing clouds this afternoon, with a noontime high in the mid to upper 40s.  Breezy, with a west wind between 10-20mph.

The coldest night of the season so far is expected tonight.  Clear skies and light winds will help temperatures drop into the low 20s and teens in the coldest spots!  

Sunshine in abundance tomorrow.  Still chilly, with highs in the mid 40s.  Warmer, unsettled weather will arrive for the middle of the week.  Halloween looks wet and warmer, with highs in the low 50s."

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Observer-Dispatch Soccer Score

Beaver River 1, Waterville 0

Section III Class C-2 semifinal

Waterville: Stephanie Williams 10 saves.

Beaver River: Name of goal scorer not submitted.

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Here and There

Progress at St. Bernard's!

Next to the front steps of SouthGate Ministries, the "last roses of Summer" are blooming.

Nasturtiums on the fence at Pat's garden on "Maiden Lane."

Another Gingko Tree?  I think so. It's on the East lawn of the former Beha residence on the corner of Route 20 and Newberry Road.

Out in the countryside fields of Soy are dull-looking.........

 .......... but in the Village there are more decorations.  These are at a home on Babbott Avenue ....

.............. and these are at the Nasypanys' on White Street.

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IN THE MAIL

 - from Brian Bogan:

"The Oneida County Youth Bureau's Bobby Roth asked Brian Bogan's Jr. 

Optimist club and Octagon club to help rake some lawns Saturday 

morning.

"Here are the students who raked Irene Lew's home on Sanger Avenue ............  

"............ and those who raked Bill O'Dowd's on West Bacon Street and Stafford Avenue."

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Of Interest to Historians

From Gordon Taylor, author of "Fever & Thirst" - the story of Asahel Grant - who wrote from his home in Salem, Oregon:

"I'm writing to tell you about a contact I made yesterday.  A woman who lives near Kalamazoo, Michigan, wrote that her 

husband had gone to an estate sale in the country Saturday afternoon.  (In the tiny town of Scotts, Michigan.)  On the back porch of the house, thrown in with a bunch of junk, he found an old oil portrait of a man identified as Dr. Asahel Grant.  A typed index card taped to the back correctly stated Grant's places of birth and death, and the names of his two wives.  From the photograph, it appears to be of the correct vintage.  I think she has found a genuine portrait of Asahel Grant.  He looks different from the daguerreotype, but that's of no importance.  Grant was ill and emaciated when he sat for the daguerreotype, and  daguerreotypes, which required to subject to sit absolutely rigid for two minutes or more, made its subjects look like zombies.  Evidently the lady of the house, who died in 2005, was related to Asahel, but we haven't yet figured out the connection."

The newly-discovered portrait.

This may be the earlier portrait to which Gordon refers.

Thank you, Gordon!

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COMING EVENTS

Unfortunately, the MVAS public Star Gazing Event 

at the Observatory had to be cancelled because of persistent cloud cover on Saturday evening.

There is, however, one more such event scheduled for November 30th from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

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Today's Sports

For more, please visit DigitalSports

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Today at the Library

It's LEGO Mania at 3:00!

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Have a great day, everyone!