It's Garbage Day.
28 degrees and we've been "frosted" with just enough snow to say "Hey! It snowed!" and bring out the plows and sanders, but not really enough to shovel or even build a proper snowman.
WKTV and The Weather Channel advise that Black Ice is present on roadways and sidewalks.
WKTV and The Weather Channel advise that Black Ice is present on roadways and sidewalks.
Here's the Weather Forecast from YNN:
"COLD Today & Wednesday, Dry Weather Mid/Late Week
"There will be a few flurries or a snow shower to contend with today but what you're more likely to notice are the temperatures. It is going to be downright cold with highs only in the 30s!
High pressure will start to regain control on Wednesday and dominate through Friday with quiet conditions. While temperatures around the middle of the week will still be well below average (highs in the upper 30s) we should get back up to more seasonable levels by Friday."
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In today's Observer-Dispatch, the death of long-time Deansboro resident Richard "Dick" Harrington is noted. I will post a link to his obituary when it becomes available.
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Here and There, Yesterday
Special tributes at the Waterville Car Wash and at the Manion Farm.
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Out in Hanover, corn is ready for the combines.
There was no one working at St. Bernard's, yesterday, but now you can see how bricks are being used to cover the concrete "posts."
Despite on and off showers and even some bits of "white stuff," these fellows working on the roof at the Bechys', on "Livingston Hill," had cheery waves for the camera!
(Thank you, whoever you are!)
There was no one working at St. Bernard's, yesterday, but now you can see how bricks are being used to cover the concrete "posts."
Despite on and off showers and even some bits of "white stuff," these fellows working on the roof at the Bechys', on "Livingston Hill," had cheery waves for the camera!
(Thank you, whoever you are!)
Even had roofers still been at work high up on one of the steepest parts of the roof of the Swanberg Home, I would not have expected them to stop and wave!
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
On Wednesday, The Waterville Historical Society
will have its regular meeting at 7 p.m.
at its headquarters, 220 E. Main St., Waterville.
The program will feature local artisan Steven Macintosh, who will speak about his canoe trip taken with his wife, Carol, through the 123-mile Rideau Canal System in Canada. This scenic canal was built in 1826 by the British Army.
The public is invited. Refreshments will be served.
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SPECIAL EVENT on THURSDAY
140th Annual PRIZE SPEAKING
Eleven great reasons to be there!
The following students will compete in three categories:
- Dramatic -
Anders Larson, Kenna Williams, and Zac Brown
- Poetry -
Emily Belouin, Kaitlyn Roys, and Cassandra Perrin.
- Comedy -
Anna Rae Martin, Mary Lourdes Erlichman, Jessica Scoones, Kaelee Cleary, and Chloe Keating.
Musical entertainment will be provided during intermission by Jered Wentrick.
"We are grateful to the Rotary who continues the fine tradition of sponsoring the event by providing the award monies to our participants and also to the Waterville Student Council who provides refreshments during intermission."
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Eleven great reasons to be there!
The following students will compete in three categories:
- Dramatic -
Anders Larson, Kenna Williams, and Zac Brown
- Poetry -
Emily Belouin, Kaitlyn Roys, and Cassandra Perrin.
- Comedy -
Anna Rae Martin, Mary Lourdes Erlichman, Jessica Scoones, Kaelee Cleary, and Chloe Keating.
Musical entertainment will be provided during intermission by Jered Wentrick.
"We are grateful to the Rotary who continues the fine tradition of sponsoring the event by providing the award monies to our participants and also to the Waterville Student Council who provides refreshments during intermission."
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A long-standing tradition at WCS, this contest was started by Dr. Selden H. Talcott. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1869, went on to Hamilton College and later practiced medicine in Waterville. The contest has been sponsored by the Waterville Rotary Club since 1964.
Two years ago the blogger went hunting in the digital archives of The Waterville Times for early press releases about the contest. The most informative that I found was that of 1873 --- 138 years ago --written just as the "new Union School" at the corner where the Municipal Hall now stands was ending its first year.
There was great anticipation for the competition between the two "literary" societies - the Whittier and the Irving, with all of the students belonging to one or the other - and Putnam Hall was "filled to overflowing" with villagers eager to hear original compositions, orations and even - on one occasion - to witness demonstrations of what must have been synchronized calisthenics!
(First prize in oration and declamation, at the end of the year, was a Webster's Unabridged Dictionary; in Calisthenics, the winning society was presented with "the silver dumb-bells.")
The evening was referred to as a "reunion" of the two societies, but I could not learn when they had actually originated. "The Grammar and Academic departments of the school are divided into two literary societies known, respectively, as 'the Whittier Society' and 'the Irving Society.' These societies assume charge of rhetorical exercises (debates) on every Friday afternoon, each in competition with the other and each acting as critics of the other." May 8, 1873.
What I want to know is: "What happened to the silver dumbells?"
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AT THE LIBRARY THIS WEEK
Kids Get Crafty on Tuesday!
Let your kids get creative at the library!
Ages 5 & up can visit the library to create something new each week!
November 13th - Salt Water Painting @ 3:30pm
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Tuesday at 7:00
Knit 2gether
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MVAS in Waterville on Wednesday
(Click to enlarge.)
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At the Library on Thursday
AARP will sponsor a six-hour, one-day Driver Safety program
from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Waterville Public Library.
Upon completion of the Driver Safety classroom training, participants are eligible for a reduction in New York state automobile liability insurance premiums and/or point reductions as authorized by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Attendance is required for the entire session to earn the DSP certificate. Course tuition is $17 for AARP members. Bring your AARP membership card for proof of membership. Cost is $19 for non-members. Checks should be made out to AARP. Participants are asked to not pay with cash. Participants need to bring a pen and current driver's license. Course enrollment is limited and people interested in signing up are asked to call 941-6229 to register. Lunch break will be from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
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The 1:00 Friday Movie Matinée
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Saturday, November 16, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Author Victoria Merriman, who grew up here in Waterville, will be at the library on Saturday, November 16th at 11am for a book signing. She will also be reading a section from her newly released book, "Finding Spoons."
A little about the book...
"Let’s just say 2008 was not Victoria’s best year.
Watching a tanking economy nearly destroy her fledgling company, laying off the employees she’s come to regard as family, and filing for bankruptcy would have been painful enough. But when her business partner tells her he’ll never love her the way she’s just admitted to loving him, Victoria opts for escape.
With nothing but a questionable bicycle and a pile of borrowed camping gear, she sets out on a journey from Boston to Los Angeles, desperately hoping that four months, 12 states, and 4,000 miles will buy her time to figure out what to do with her life. As she faces the perils of the road—monster hills, prairie headwinds, hypothermia, fire ants, wild boars, and bok choy cabbages tumbling from a produce truck—she can’t help wondering: what if she meets the love of her life along the way?
"Finding Spoons" is Victoria Merriman’s humorous and inspiring memoir for anyone who has ever hit rock bottom, despaired at their love life, yearned for adventure—or all three at once."
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Also on Saturday
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A Special Request from the Christmas Committee
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Noted on the Village Website:
LAND FOR SALE
Village Lot - Approximately 1 acre on the corner of Putnam St. and Conger Ave. Village water, sewer, zoned commercial. Asking $30,000.
54 Acres - Upper White Street. Mostly Wooded, good hunting property. Asking $40,000.
Call 315-841-4221 for further information.
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by Hobie Morris, a new chapter in his series
"Musings of a Simple Country Man."
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Farmers Market in Hamilton on Saturday
Hosted by Parry's, 100 Utica Street, Hamilton
Hamilton Indoor Farmers Market w/Special Raider Appearance
Sat. Nov. 16, 8am - Noon, Featuring 20+ local vendors with variety of produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, honey, maple, hand-crafted items & more.
Special appearance by the Colgate Raider, 9-10:30am, free
football tickets, 'gate gear & Parry's gift.
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That's what I've heard, so watch for more information!
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FOR THE RECORD
Green Waste Collection on Wednesday
I'm busy today and don't plan on blogging until late Wednesday or early Thursday morning.
Drive safely, and have a great day!
I'm busy today and don't plan on blogging until late Wednesday or early Thursday morning.
Drive safely, and have a great day!
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