.... whose home was completely destroyed by fire on Friday .
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Friday, June 26, 2015
Of Extraordinary Importance
YESTERDAY'S FIRE AT 191 STAFFORD AVENUE
- from WKTV.
(Efforts began right away to organize a collection of items or funds for the Prindle family. As soon as I can learn the details I will post them here.)
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- In Memoriam -
1995 - 2015
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A Reminder of Today's Special Events:
At the Waterville Public Library
*FARMERS MARKET*
and
*CONCERT*
with Monk Rowe & John Hutson.
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A Reminder of Today's Special Events:
At the Waterville Public Library
*FARMERS MARKET*
and
*CONCERT*
with Monk Rowe & John Hutson.
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Sunday, June 21, 2015
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Weekend Specials!
HAPPENING TODAY
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8:30 - 1:30 at
WATERVILLE MUNICIPAL HALL
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(WCS Marching Band File Photo)
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Friday Night Sale Prep .....
Thanks to Terry Tanner for this great picture of three of the original members of the current Garden Club at the Plant Sale set-up last evening at the Methodist Church:
from left - Elaine Peterson, Wendy Sexton and Bonnie Dobmeier!
(Thanks loads, Terry!)
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SUNDAES on SUNDAY !
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A New Announcement from
The Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society (MVAS)
will sponsor a talk on Saturday, June 13th, at 8:00 p.m.
at the Waterville Public Library:
"Pluto: The Dawning of a New Horizon"
presented by Perry Pezzolanella
followed by Star Gazing at the Barton-Brown Observatory.
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Now on Roadside Display ....
........... they are Black Locust Trees.
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These two wildflowers, strewn in solid borders everywhere, may sound tasty, but consumption by humans is not recommended:
"Sweet Rocket" or "Dame's Rocket," a member of the Mustard family,
and Cow Parsley - may be poisonous to people!
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LOOKING BACK
Seventy-one years ago ....
June 6, 1944 "D-DAY"
During World War II (1939-1945), the Battle of Normandy, which lasted from June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. Codenamed Operation Overlord, the battle began on June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, when some 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region. The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history and required extensive planning.
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Nine Years Ago - June 6, 2006
It was a bright sunny day and I stood talking with then-Mayor Nora Keating, bemoaning not only the never-ending mess of mud and dust and the always-moving orange barrels that had come to control our lives during the two-year "Highway Reconstruction Project" and, also, the fact that one or two photos a week in The Waterville Times wasn't doing the make-over mayhem the justice it deserved from an historical standpoint.
Out of the blue, Nora said to me, "You ought to do a blog!"
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Thanks to Google and Blogspot, creating "At Home in the Huddle" took no more than ten minutes!
The Highway Reconstruction Project ended on schedule in 2007; the Memorial Bandstand was finished in 2010,
and still ....
With increased use of the internet and Facebook plus a Calendar carried in The Waterville Times and the recent installation of the new Electronic Sign in the Park, Villagers have no reason to not know what's going on when! Announcements on the blog really aren't necessary, from that viewpoint, but the posts serve another purpose: because they are all archived (and one presumes that they will stay that way forever!) they continue to record the history of the Waterville community and its residents in an always-accessible manner never before possible.
And that is why ......
Nora was right!
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Vacation starts now -
but I SHALL be on hand for the first session of
"Once Upon a Time in Waterville"
starting on Friday the 12th at the Waterville Public Library.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
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The sun is shining, the sky is blue,
and it's 48 degrees at 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning!
and it's 48 degrees at 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning!
The Weather Forecast from TWCNY:
"Pleasant Today, Showers Return Friday.
Today will be warm and dry with a blend of sun and clouds. Highs will be in the 70s. More clouds today, but still looking dry.
We won't remain totaly dry Friday and a front will produce of a few showers and thunderstorms Friday night.
Dry weather builds back in for the weekend with highs in the 70s."
Today will be warm and dry with a blend of sun and clouds. Highs will be in the 70s. More clouds today, but still looking dry.
We won't remain totaly dry Friday and a front will produce of a few showers and thunderstorms Friday night.
Dry weather builds back in for the weekend with highs in the 70s."
Kim Landis told me on Monday that "the strawberries need rain..."
..... and it certainly did rain!!
But yesterday it was clear, warm and picture-perfect.
Chairs were out on West Main Street in front of Morgan's
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Chairs were out on West Main Street in front of Morgan's
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....... and Main Street Liquors, where owner Dawn Eisenhut and "Willie" enjoyed the sunshine and chats with friends.
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IN THE NEWS
Front Page Headlines from
THE WATERVILLE TIMES
"Best Production Number"
"Something New With No. 4"
"WCS Plans Climate Survey "
"Madison Co. Fair Opens Next Month"
"Candidates Meeting"
To Read More, Please Click HERE.
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IN THE MAIL
From Bonnie Mae Padula,
MPS PTA Membership Chairman:
"On Monday May 4th, Memorial Park PTA celebrated its 30th anniversary. The PTA was chartered on May 1, 1985.
Also, in attendance were many previous MPS PTA presidents, board members and school administrators.
All enjoyed cake, cookies, beverages and a trip down memory lane.
MPS PTA currently has 140 members (our highest to date) and supports many events such as the Valentine’s Day Ball, Scholastic Book Fair, School Dances, 5th & 6th grade musical, FUN day and more.
Back row- Brenda Gates, Nicole Dwyer, Betty Jo Martin & Bonnie Mae Padula.
Group photo: front row- Ann Capecelatro, Nora Keating, Jennifer Schneeman, Laurie Fuess, Mary Beth VanDenbergh, Sue Campion, Lorey Zaman, Safia Zaman & Ray Martin
Back row- Brenda Gates, Amber Bell, Michele Adams, Frannie Ditch, Kelly Belouin, Nicole Dwyer, Bonnie Mae Padula & Betty Jo Martin.
Current Memorial Park PTA Board
Michele Adams; Vice President
Amber Bell; Secretary
Liz Casatelli; Treasurer
Michele Adams; Vice President
Amber Bell; Secretary
Liz Casatelli; Treasurer
-------------- Thank you, Bonnie Mae! ---------
SPECIAL EVENTS
At Waterville Central School
- Thursday -
High School Spring Art Exhibit at 6:00
Spring Concert at 7:00.
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- Friday & Saturday -
Sherburne Pageant of Bands
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- Sunday -
Music Boosters Ice Cream Social at 4:00
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Waterville Public Library
- Friday -
Story Hour at 11:00
Farmers Market on the Lawn 3:00 - 7:00
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"Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June."
Al Bernstein.
Double-click!
(More Wildflower photos to follow!)
Have a great day, everyone!
SPECIAL EVENTS
At Waterville Central School
- Thursday -
High School Spring Art Exhibit at 6:00
Spring Concert at 7:00.
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- Friday & Saturday -
Sherburne Pageant of Bands
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- Sunday -
Music Boosters Ice Cream Social at 4:00
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Waterville Public Library
- Friday -
Story Hour at 11:00
Farmers Market on the Lawn 3:00 - 7:00
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"Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June."
Al Bernstein.
(More Wildflower photos to follow!)
Have a great day, everyone!
Monday, June 1, 2015
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It's Garbage Day.
50 degrees and drippy at 5:00 a.m.
The Weather Forecast from TWCNY:
"Damp and Chilly, Showers and Unsettled Conditions Continue.
Today will be unseasonably cool with cloudy sky with scattered showers. Temperatures are only expected to top out in the 50s.
An upper-level low looks to develop to our north by Tuesday so clouds should continue to dominate with just a couple of lingering showers. Temperatures will improve some with highs in the low 60s. We'll really notice the improvement on Wednesday with dry weather, more sun and highs in the low 70s.
Despite a couple of showers and storms returning to the forecast Thursday and Friday, it will be even warmer to finish off the week as temperatures mange to sneak back up into the low 80s."
Today will be unseasonably cool with cloudy sky with scattered showers. Temperatures are only expected to top out in the 50s.
An upper-level low looks to develop to our north by Tuesday so clouds should continue to dominate with just a couple of lingering showers. Temperatures will improve some with highs in the low 60s. We'll really notice the improvement on Wednesday with dry weather, more sun and highs in the low 70s.
Despite a couple of showers and storms returning to the forecast Thursday and Friday, it will be even warmer to finish off the week as temperatures mange to sneak back up into the low 80s."
IN THE NEWS
If you missed yesterday's post,
"Syracuse High School Theater Awards: And the winners ..."
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Also in the News ....
" Our 'SURVIVOR'"
Andy Savage!
(Read about him HERE!)
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Last week I had a special opportunity and was invited to visit
Ben and Carol Wood's Pinecroft Farm on Sanger Hill Road
to watch the Annual Spring Shearing!
Thank you both!
In two hours-long shearing sessions spread over two days, shearers Nancy Myers and Paula Decker, both from Morris, sheared around three hundred sheep of several different breeds.
Carol Wood told me that, "Ben raises primarily Romneys (from the Romney Marsh area of England), Border Cheviots (from the English/Scottish border) and Perrindales (Romney/Border Cheviot crosses). Ben also has some Suffolk crosses (white with black faces), North Country Cheviots (from the Scottish Highlands), Dorsets (from Dorset, England), and Shetlands (from the Shetland Isles)."
Of the several pictures that I wish I had taken, the first would be a shot of the noisy mob of sheep waiting for their turn - they reminded me of the lines of ladies that used to wait for the doors to open at Filene's Basement in Boston!
Also in the "visitors' gallery" were Mary Maldonado, l., and her daughter, Becky Dadah, who held a small lamb while Mama Sheep got her Spring "do."
Although the sheep seemed fairly docile, Nancy Myers used her legs and feet to keep a firm grip on her "clients." The ewes weigh on average 175-225 pounds, and the rams 200-250 pounds, depending on breed.
Another picture I missed: once a sheep had been totally sheared they were held completely still while Ben Wood stepped in with hypodermic syringe in hand and gave each sheep their Springtime "shots."
There were a few Black Sheep in line, too.
(Please see note below.)
Next, the fleeces are stacked beside the "skirting" tables.
"The fleeces of the Romneys, which are raised for their wool, weigh on average 9-15 pounds, the other breeds and crosses 5-8 pounds."
Renata Stuttard (front) and Anna Kiss (far left) skirting (cleaning) fleeces.
Ben Wood and neighbor Bill Fredericks with newly-shorn Cheviot sheep. (I had to chuckle: look at the little lamb that went out and got right down into the dirt as fast as he could!)
It was a grand experience! Unfortunately, shearing only takes place once a year - it takes that long for the fleece to grow - but I plan on going back next year and taking many, many more pictures!
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Note: "Baa-baa Black Sheep!"
Many years ago I spent a memorable week or so with Millie Bankert at the home of Gerald and Claire Hoare in the little English village of Aylesham, NE of London. It was also the home of the Singing Black Sheep seen in this video, made by Claire's sister's son - Lord Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Records - when he was just getting started in the business!
(Yes - you really can find anything on youtube: Enjoy!)
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IN THE MAIL
From Chikako Ikeguchi, this picture of her neighbor's son, Owen, taken at the Wreath and Crown-making workshop that took place at the Waterville Public Library on May 24th.
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On Madison Street.
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Here are your
JUNE CALENDARS
VILLAGE OF WATERVILLE
For more Municipal News, please click HERE.
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WATERVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL
For complete, Interactive Calendar, please click HERE.
Special Announcement:
BROTHERTOWN MUSIC BOOSTERS
from Karen Fox:
"The Last Meeting of the Year
will be held Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 pm
in the Chorus Room in the WCS Jr./Sr. High School.
Included on the agenda will be board elections for the
upcoming 2015 - 2016 year,
Sherburne and Dolgeville parades,
the Ice Cream Social on June 7,
and the trip to Disney.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND!
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GRADUATION
will take place on June 20 at 10:30 a.m.!
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WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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WATERVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL
For complete, Interactive Calendar, please click HERE.
Special Announcement:
BROTHERTOWN MUSIC BOOSTERS
from Karen Fox:
"The Last Meeting of the Year
will be held Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 pm
in the Chorus Room in the WCS Jr./Sr. High School.
Included on the agenda will be board elections for the
upcoming 2015 - 2016 year,
Sherburne and Dolgeville parades,
the Ice Cream Social on June 7,
and the trip to Disney.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND!
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GRADUATION
will take place on June 20 at 10:30 a.m.!
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WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
N.B. FARMERS MARKET returns to the
Library Lawn each Friday afternoon!
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Please note: "Youngsters" are participants older than 55 but younger than 70!
Visitors of any age are always welcome, too.
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Special Announcement from Doris Stephan:
The Invention of Wings,
by Sue Monk Kidd,
is the choice for June for
the Waterville Book Discussion Group.
by Sue Monk Kidd,
is the choice for June for
the Waterville Book Discussion Group.
"From the author of the Secret Life of Bees, comes an exquisitely written novel that is a triumph of storytelling. It looks with unswerving eyes at a devastating wound in American history, through women whose struggles for liberation, empowerment, and expression will leave no reader unmoved.."
Request a copy by calling the Waterville Library at 841 4651. Pack your lunch, and come to the Meeting Room at the Library
on Wednesday, June 24th, at 12 noon.
We will serve coffee, tea, dessert and some good conversation.
on Wednesday, June 24th, at 12 noon.
We will serve coffee, tea, dessert and some good conversation.
Extra-special Event:
"Summer Solstice Celebration"
Thu, June 18, 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Bring a blanket or some chairs and join us on the library lawn as we celebrate the upcoming summer season! We'll have free ice cream from Roc-Star Ice Cream, live music, kids activities and at dusk you can gaze at the stars!
Bring a blanket or some chairs and join us on the library lawn as we celebrate the upcoming summer season! We'll have free ice cream from Roc-Star Ice Cream, live music, kids activities and at dusk you can gaze at the stars!
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It seems impossible, but .....
"At Home in the Huddle"
will turn 9 Years Old on June 6th!
As has become my usual routine, I'll be taking a real vacation/break after that, and will return after the July 4th weekend.
Reminders:
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015
Waterville Village Hall from 8:30 - 1:30
Reminders:
Waterville Village Hall from 8:30 - 1:30
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If you have any NEW announcements that you want posted before I go away, please send them to me just as soon as you possibly can!
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