It's 70 degrees, clear and sunny at 4:00 p.m.
At 10:30 p.m. it was still clear. The sky was black, stars were twinkling, and the moon really was orangy-red
and much more vivid than this iPhone shot taken from my front porch at 10:35!
This superb image is compliments of Don Yacco and Jim Dulak, members of the Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society, and was taken at the Barton-Brown Observatory in Waterville at 11:05.
AMAZING!
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At 10:30 p.m. it was still clear. The sky was black, stars were twinkling, and the moon really was orangy-red
and much more vivid than this iPhone shot taken from my front porch at 10:35!
This superb image is compliments of Don Yacco and Jim Dulak, members of the Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society, and was taken at the Barton-Brown Observatory in Waterville at 11:05.
AMAZING!
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Ordinarily, this would be the Full "Harvest" Moon,
but not tonight!
but not tonight!
"This will be the first time since 1982 we have had a supermoon eclipse. The next will be in 2033. 1) Supermoon: The moon will be at its closest point in its orbit around the Earth, making it appear 14% larger and 33% brighter (super moon).
2) Blood Moon: During the eclipse the moon will not be completely dark but rather have a reddish appearance.
3) The best chances for viewing (cloud wise) will be over New England. Chances decrease (due to clouds) farther south over the Mid Atlantic and west toward Western NY/Great Lakes. This places our area in the middle with better viewing chances from near Syracuse/Binghamton/
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The Weather Forecast from TWCNY:
"Clouds Increase Overnight, Turning More Unsettled Early in the Week.
Look for clouds to increase across CNY overnight and it will be cool and comfortable with lows ranging from the middle/upper 50s to near 60 degrees. We'll see clouds and some sun on Monday with highs generally in the upper 60s and low 70s. While there will be the opportunity for a couple of showers, the day won't be a washout and some of us could escape the day precipitation free.
Rain and thunder will be more likely and widespread on Tuesday as a cold front pushes in from the northwest. Out ahead of this front, temperatures will manage to top out in the low 70s. A drier, cooler air mass is expected to settle in for the second half of the week with highs near 60 on Wednesday and then closer to the mid 60s Thursday and Friday."
Look for clouds to increase across CNY overnight and it will be cool and comfortable with lows ranging from the middle/upper 50s to near 60 degrees. We'll see clouds and some sun on Monday with highs generally in the upper 60s and low 70s. While there will be the opportunity for a couple of showers, the day won't be a washout and some of us could escape the day precipitation free.
Rain and thunder will be more likely and widespread on Tuesday as a cold front pushes in from the northwest. Out ahead of this front, temperatures will manage to top out in the low 70s. A drier, cooler air mass is expected to settle in for the second half of the week with highs near 60 on Wednesday and then closer to the mid 60s Thursday and Friday."
IN THE NEWS
Front Page Headlines from
the September 23rd issue of
THE WATERVILLE TIMES
"Racing Into The Hall Of Fame "
"Alice in Wonderland"
"Cruising For Fun"
"Sixth Truck Considered"
"WCS Grad In ROTC"
also, ("Savage Survivor")
To read more, please click HERE.
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NEWSWORTHY
Congratulations to the Cast, the Crew, and the WCS Drama Club Coaches for their outstanding production of "Alice in Wonderland,"
and my Thanks to Meagan Timlake for permission to publish her photographs here.
- and you can find dozens more on Meagan's Facebook page!
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Here & There
It's the season for .....
... pumpkins and "mums." These decorate the front doorway of the Brouillette residence on Barton Avenue.
..... Lawn signs .....
...... and stocking up on road salt.
Two views of the Town of Sangerfield's new "salt barn," where construction has recently resumed.
Also growing in Sangerfield, a long row of new elevators (?) at Growmark FS......
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.... and in Waterville, Winter Wheat, planted barely a week ago, in the huge field behind the Waterville Public Library.
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COMING EVENTS
VILLAGE OF WATERVILLE
Village Board Meeting will take place at 7:00 on Monday,
October 5th.
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WATERVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL
For Interactive Calendar, please click HERE.
WCS SPORTS
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WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Wednesday -
"Crafty Kids: Indian Corn"
2:30 - 5:00
All ages can stop into the library after school each Wednesday to make a craft!
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LEGO Building Competition
3:00 - 4:00
LEGO Builders unite for an epic showdown of the master builders!
Each week you can build something new and see if you will be the
Each week you can build something new and see if you will be the
LEGO Champion!
9/30 - 2 cups of random blocks
Start thinking and get creative at this all new after school event!
Start thinking and get creative at this all new after school event!
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- Friday -
"Story Hour" 11:00 - 12:00
Ages 1-4.
Join us each week for stories, rhymes, crafts and friends! It's a great way to introduce children to the library.
Join us each week for stories, rhymes, crafts and friends! It's a great way to introduce children to the library.
10/2 - A Moose is Loose!
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Movie Matineée at 1:00
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Don't know what "Fiver" is?
(I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't, but now I do!)
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OCT 10 & OCT 17 10:00 - 4:00
Creekside Community Outreach Center Thrift Store
Creekside Community Outreach Center Thrift Store
Oriskany Falls
Bring an item for the Waterville Food Pantry and receive a free pumpkin!
Bring an item for the Waterville Food Pantry and receive a free pumpkin!
(One pumpkin per child.)
Come in and see our fall decorations and Halloween costumes.
We are looking for volunteers to sort donations.
Come in and see our fall decorations and Halloween costumes.
We are looking for volunteers to sort donations.
Call Mike 821-6130.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 at 6:30 p.m.
WCS High School Auditorium.
Town of Sangerfield Public Hearing
The topic: WINDMILLS.
Details to follow!
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 at 6:30 p.m.
WCS High School Auditorium.
Town of Sangerfield Public Hearing
The topic: WINDMILLS.
Details to follow!
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More when it happens!
