......... because ........
Waterville's Singers / Dancers WON
Outstanding Production Number
"America," from "West Side Story"
"America," from "West Side Story"
at the Syracuse High School Theater Awards
at the Landmark Theater, last night.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Sunday Morning SPECIAL
at the Syracuse High School Theater Awards
at the Landmark Theater, last night.
Friday, May 29, 2015
A Quick Catch-up
Front Page Headlines from
THE WATERVILLE TIMES
"Memorial Day 2015"
"The Military As A Career"
"Remembering A Silver Star Soldier"
"Budgets All Approved"
"Village of Waterville"
"Season Ends For Waterville"
"Baby Issue"
To read more, please click HERE.
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IN THE MAIL
From Jill Kervin,
with thanks to representatives of
The Village of Waterville
The Waterville Fire Department
The Cruise-in Committee
The Waterville Public Library
(Click to enlarge!)
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Here & There
The "Rhodies" and "Bridal Wreath" are in bloom.
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Warm-weather make-over projects are in progress at the former Main Street Garage, now owned by Mr. Art White .......
..... and at the Waterville Veterinary Clinic on Madison Street.
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Meanwhile, in the center of the Village, all eyes are on the building between "Stick 'n Stones" and Mark Barnes' Law Office on East Main Street, waiting to see what changes have been taking place at the historic 1835 structure, soon to be the home of
260 Structural Engineering owned by Dale Meszler.
A few weeks ago I posted a picture of the new 911 Memorial near Amsterdam, N.Y. remarking that the engineering was provided by 260 Structural Engineering.
After that, I thought that blog readers might not be aware of what 260 Structural does most of the time and asked Dale for pictures of one of his current projects (of which he and his four employees always have several "in the works" at the same time.)
In Windham, NY - luxury condominiums at Windham Mountain .........
......... well on the way to completion.
Unfortunately, I'm not in the position of deciding to build a new hotel or school or casino, but if I were I'd be sure to call Dale to make sure it was done right!
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FOR THE RECORD
Last week I posted this photograph on Facebook
with a link to the history of Waterville Civil War Monument.
One response read: "We are fortunate to have this historic monument in Waterville."
Well, yes, we are ... but ... throughout its history this community has always been the most fortunate to have residents who have willingly shared their time and financial resources to provide things like that monument and the land it's on, the old opera house, the early library and first schools and the relatively new Memorial Bandstand. The entire Village benefits each year from the Edward S. Barton Trust, from those who give financial support to the volunteer Fire Department and the Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and from the training, experience and energies of volunteer First Responders and all those who make up the memberships of local service organizations, and once-a-year special event committees.
When you get right down to it, there are a huge number of people living in and around Waterville who give what they can because they can, and they are what Waterville is really fortunate to have!
Monday, May 25, 2015
Monday a.m. Update
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Today is Garbage Day
61 degrees and overcast at 6:30 a.m.
The morning Forecast from TWCNY:
I was not in town on Monday, but on Sunday afternoon
the Village was all ready for Memorial Day.
Today is Garbage Day
61 degrees and overcast at 6:30 a.m.
The morning Forecast from TWCNY:
"Occasional Shower/Storm w/Warm and Muggy Conditions,
A Warm & Unsettled Stretch Ahead
We have occasional showers and storms possible today with plenty of breaks of dry time. It will be warm and more humid with clouds and sun. Highs will be in the 80s.
It remains warm for both Wednesday and Thursday (highs in the low and mid 80s) despite having to deal with a few scattered showers and storms. This activity should become more isolated in nature by Friday and there will be a surge of slightly warmer air out ahead of a cold front as temperatures climb into the upper 80s to finish off the week.
Looks like bigger changes for the end of the 7 day with a cooler air mass to settle in over the weekend."
We have occasional showers and storms possible today with plenty of breaks of dry time. It will be warm and more humid with clouds and sun. Highs will be in the 80s.
It remains warm for both Wednesday and Thursday (highs in the low and mid 80s) despite having to deal with a few scattered showers and storms. This activity should become more isolated in nature by Friday and there will be a surge of slightly warmer air out ahead of a cold front as temperatures climb into the upper 80s to finish off the week.
Looks like bigger changes for the end of the 7 day with a cooler air mass to settle in over the weekend."
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I was not in town on Monday, but on Sunday afternoon
the Village was all ready for Memorial Day.
Both parks had been mown .......
................. the Fire Engines were being polished ........
................ and American Flags were on display at businesses and homes throughout the community.
Anyone driving through the East part of Waterville will have smiled when they saw the newly-smooth surface on both Upper and Lower White Street and Barton Avenue.........
..... and wondered to themselves: "Now where did I put my roller skates?"
There's a new banner on display in front of the Fire Department ...
.... and a familiar-looking bulletin board, somewhat the worse for wear, has appeared at the entrance to the Town Barn on Route 315 in Deansboro.
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A week ago, on May 17th, just about across the road from the Bulletin Board, a new Historical Marker was dedicated at the old Deansville Depot.
Yvonne Durant Brady and Dot McConnell, representing the Marshall Historical Society, joined Brothertown Association president Dave Sullivan for the unveiling.
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I think that if flowers could shout for joy when they bloomed,
the noise they would have made this past week would have been deafening!
Red Bud and Apple Blossoms.
Wood Betony and "Cookoo Flower" found on the banks of the Oriskany Creek.
Look for "Ragged Robin" and Yellow Flag in soggy meadows and watery ditches.
In dark corners of Nine Mile Swamp, the Wild Crane's Bill and Yellow Lady Slippers bloom.
Here and there in the Swamp and in many parts of the Adirondacks hikers and campers often find Moccasin Flower.
In gardens, Tree Peonies and Solomon's Seal .....
............. are right on schedule!
And now the hunt is on .....
.... and 'shroomers set out to search for the Great Morel!
(If you think that you've found morels, do NOT just take them home and eat them! There is a "false" morel that is not at all good for you, so play it safe and take them to a mycologist at one of the colleges for 100%-sure identification!)
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COMING EVENTS
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A week ago, on May 17th, just about across the road from the Bulletin Board, a new Historical Marker was dedicated at the old Deansville Depot.
Yvonne Durant Brady and Dot McConnell, representing the Marshall Historical Society, joined Brothertown Association president Dave Sullivan for the unveiling.
This is the sixth historical Marker to be set in place by the Marshall Historical Society in recent years.
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I think that if flowers could shout for joy when they bloomed,
the noise they would have made this past week would have been deafening!
Red Bud and Apple Blossoms.
Wood Betony and "Cookoo Flower" found on the banks of the Oriskany Creek.
Look for "Ragged Robin" and Yellow Flag in soggy meadows and watery ditches.
In dark corners of Nine Mile Swamp, the Wild Crane's Bill and Yellow Lady Slippers bloom.
Here and there in the Swamp and in many parts of the Adirondacks hikers and campers often find Moccasin Flower.
In gardens, Tree Peonies and Solomon's Seal .....
............. are right on schedule!
And now the hunt is on .....
.... and 'shroomers set out to search for the Great Morel!
(If you think that you've found morels, do NOT just take them home and eat them! There is a "false" morel that is not at all good for you, so play it safe and take them to a mycologist at one of the colleges for 100%-sure identification!)
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COMING EVENTS
Village of Waterville
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Waterville Central School
NO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY!
It's another unused Snow Day!
WCS Sports
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Waterville Public Library
Friday Movie Matinée at 1:00
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SPECIAL EVENTS COMING SOON!
Harding Nursing Home
RESIDENTS' BAND CONCERT
Saturday, May 30th, at 2:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015
Waterville Village Hall from 8:30 - 1:30
Please sign up to donate at www.redcrossblood.org
or by calling 800-733-2767.
Walk-ins also welcome.
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More when it happens!
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Thursday, May 21, 2015
News & Notices!
TO JACK YOUNGS!
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IN THE NEWS
Front Page Headlines from
THE WATERVILLE TIMES
"Apartments Denied"
"Memorial Day Events Schedule"
"‘West Side Story’ Up For Awards"
"The Deansville Depot"
"Distinguished Service"
"Band Back At Disney"
To read more, please click HERE.
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- In Memoriam -
1937 - 2015
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COMING EVENTS
- Waterville Central School -
Students, Teachers & Staff
will all enjoy TWO Snow Days this weekend:
SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED
ON FRIDAY the 22nd & NEXT TUESDAY!
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WCS Sports
SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED
ON FRIDAY the 22nd & NEXT TUESDAY!
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WCS Sports
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- Waterville Public Library -
Special Movie Matinée on Friday at 1:00
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Dandelion Season Special Event
Sunday, May 24, 11:00 - 12:30
Crown yourself King (or Queen) of the May!
Learn to make Dandelion Crowns or Wreaths
with special guest Chikako Yakaguchi.
"Please meet us in the Library Parking Lot. Bring your family and friends and a camera. We will take pictures, afterwards!"
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What's Next?
The Weather Forecast from TWCNY:
"Not as Cool Today, Below Average to End Week.
We have better conditions today with dry and milder temperatures. Highs will be in the 60s with sunshine.
A disturbance late tonight adn early tomorrow morning may touch off a passing shower or two; otherwise, it looks like we'll experience another brief cool down to finish off the week with highs in the 50s to near 60.
As we approach the holiday weekend we look for a dry start to the upcoming holiday weekend with temperatures climbing into the mid 60s Saturday and into the middle 70s Sunday."
We have better conditions today with dry and milder temperatures. Highs will be in the 60s with sunshine.
A disturbance late tonight adn early tomorrow morning may touch off a passing shower or two; otherwise, it looks like we'll experience another brief cool down to finish off the week with highs in the 50s to near 60.
As we approach the holiday weekend we look for a dry start to the upcoming holiday weekend with temperatures climbing into the mid 60s Saturday and into the middle 70s Sunday."
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A Very Special Concert
SATURDAY, MAY 30 AT 2:00 P.M.
at Harding Nursing Home.
(In my nearly-eighty-year-old lifelong musician opinion, this really will be something special! So, rather than making a "poster" advertising the event, I want to ask you to read the following letter - just as I received it - from Brianna Cowen.)
A Very Special Concert
SATURDAY, MAY 30 AT 2:00 P.M.
at Harding Nursing Home.
(In my nearly-eighty-year-old lifelong musician opinion, this really will be something special! So, rather than making a "poster" advertising the event, I want to ask you to read the following letter - just as I received it - from Brianna Cowen.)
"Hello, My name is Brianna Cowen (Louis Langone's granddaughter). I was wondering if you would be interested in advertising for our Nursing Home band concert which will take place on May 30th at 2:00 pm here at Harding? The band consists of 15ish residents who have worked very hard over the past three months to prepare music to perform for their loved ones and the community. The beautiful thing about this band is that they consist of individuals with different personalities, cognitive abilities and voices. Dementia and age does not hold them back from learning new things and being a part of the community.
"How it all started:
"I started working here eight months ago when I finished my Masters of Music in Music Therapy. I was playing my guitar and singing one night for a small group of residents when a resident asked me to "step into his office" (his room). Upon entering, he requested that I sit down for a nice long chat. He prefaced the conversation with several upsetting life circumstances. He then stated, "But....the guitar is a beautiful thing." He then went on to explain how wonderful it would be to get some residents together and start a band. This band has given him and several other individuals a purpose and has provided a meaningful outlet for expression. These incredible individuals chose the music, the program order, the accompaniment, the band name and the shirt logos for their performances.
"I would truly appreciate it if you would be willing to post something about it on your blog. Everyone should see what these individuals have accomplished!!
"Brianna Cowen
Volunteer Coordinator/Assistant Activities Director
Music Therapist
"How it all started:
"I started working here eight months ago when I finished my Masters of Music in Music Therapy. I was playing my guitar and singing one night for a small group of residents when a resident asked me to "step into his office" (his room). Upon entering, he requested that I sit down for a nice long chat. He prefaced the conversation with several upsetting life circumstances. He then stated, "But....the guitar is a beautiful thing." He then went on to explain how wonderful it would be to get some residents together and start a band. This band has given him and several other individuals a purpose and has provided a meaningful outlet for expression. These incredible individuals chose the music, the program order, the accompaniment, the band name and the shirt logos for their performances.
"I would truly appreciate it if you would be willing to post something about it on your blog. Everyone should see what these individuals have accomplished!!
"Brianna Cowen
Volunteer Coordinator/Assistant Activities Director
Music Therapist
Thank you, Brianna!
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SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015
Waterville Village Hall from 8:30 - 1:30Please sign up to donate at www.redcrossblood.org
or by calling 800-733-2767. Walk-ins also welcome.
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More on Monday or Tuesday.
Have a good weekend, everyone!
Waterville's Civil War Monument
The history.
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More on Monday or Tuesday.
Have a good weekend, everyone!
Waterville's Civil War Monument
The history.
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