Also, please see mailing, below.
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IT'S GARBAGE DAY!
40.8 degrees F. / 4.8 degrees C. and overcast
Morning clouds will give way to more sunshine as we head into the day. Temperatures starting out near 40 degrees. Here's a look at your bus stop forecast:
High pressure builds in from the northwest today, bringing dry, sunny weather by later today. Expect decreasing clouds today with temperatures a bit cooler than yesterday, highs near 50 degrees. Crystal clear skies tonight, and perfect weather to view the Leonid meteor showers. Overnight lows tonight in the upper 20s.
High pressure will bring cool (still unseasonably mild) temperatures and quiet weather for most of the work week. Temperatures will top off near in the 50's Tuesday, with overnight lows in the 20s. High pressure will stay put throughout most of the week with temperatures eventually climbing into the mid 50s.
The next chance of rain showers comes from a cold front late in the day on Thursday. Drier weather builds back in for Friday and Saturday."
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING TONIGHT AT 7:00
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The DPW was at work ............
dressing the Victorian Lamp posts along Main Street in Christmas greenery.
The wreaths and garlands all have tiny mini-lights wound throughout, but those will not be turned on until the Parade of Lights on Friday, the 27th - the day after Thanksgving.
Real icicles would have melted right away in yesterday's T-shirt weather!
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More than two hundred visitors took advantage of the two-day Open House to tour "Town's End," the newly restored 19th century home south of Sangerfield on Route 12.
Everyone seemed fascinated by the hand-carved scrolled Ionic columns on the outside .......
............. stopping to look at the Before-and-After pictures on display ........
............ and roaming upstairs and down before finding an island-full of refreshments in the sunny kitchen.
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The 1852 Map of Oneida County shows a structure in this approximate location owned by Delos Terry and, in 1874, the same building is that of "D.C. Terry." Mrs. Benson and the carpenters think that this home was built in the 1860s.
The property is for sale: details to come.
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IN THE MAIL
(Click to enlarge.)
The Weather Underground's forecast indicates that the sky will be clear very late tonight and early tomorrow morning. If that's the case, I'll be out watching the Leonids - I can't promise a blog post, at least not 'til later than usual!
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The DPW was at work ............
dressing the Victorian Lamp posts along Main Street in Christmas greenery.
The wreaths and garlands all have tiny mini-lights wound throughout, but those will not be turned on until the Parade of Lights on Friday, the 27th - the day after Thanksgving.
Real icicles would have melted right away in yesterday's T-shirt weather!
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More than two hundred visitors took advantage of the two-day Open House to tour "Town's End," the newly restored 19th century home south of Sangerfield on Route 12.
Everyone seemed fascinated by the hand-carved scrolled Ionic columns on the outside .......
............. stopping to look at the Before-and-After pictures on display ........
............ and roaming upstairs and down before finding an island-full of refreshments in the sunny kitchen.
The "mysterious" ("Who IS she?") owner and benefactor was there, welcoming all of her guests, and explaining over and over again that "No!" she didn't have any particular connection to the old home, but that she just hated to see it become more and more dilapidated and fall into complete ruin. Her name is Bernice Benson and , besides having an eye for Greek Revival architecture and a generous heart, she is also an artist and accomplished watercolorist: no wonder the restoration has been so perfect!
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The 1852 Map of Oneida County shows a structure in this approximate location owned by Delos Terry and, in 1874, the same building is that of "D.C. Terry." Mrs. Benson and the carpenters think that this home was built in the 1860s.
The property is for sale: details to come.
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IN THE MAIL
From Sandy Harding ........
"The Oriskany Falls Mad Red Hatters had their November Meeting at the 1840'sInn. The Inn is located outside of Bouckville and is operated as a bed and breakfast. There were 11 members attending from the Oriskany Falls area. The luncheon was very nice and the owner gave us a tour of the Cobblestone Inn. As usual for Red Hatters, a good time was had by all."
From Tammy Graves .........
How: Reserve your bus seat. Buses departing on Dec. 1 from Utica, N.Y. (Bryan Gotham blcgotham@yahoo.com) and Hornell, N.Y. (Lisa Robinson robinsonfarms@zoominternet.net).
Everyone riding, driving or flying to D.C. will convene at Union Station in D.C. at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2 to kick-off our Dairy Day. Can't travel? Visit your Congressman and Senators district offices during the week of Nov. 30. Use the priority issue messages summarized below. Want assistance making appointments? Contact Tammy Graves, gravesarborgraphics@yahoo.com/315-858-0163.
To learn more read below and/or join the next conference call Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 8:30 p.m. EST. # 1 (605) 715-4900 code 466980 "
Blogger's note: When I opened mail from Glen Carroll, very early yesterday morning, all I found was one picture -this very foggy view of a runway at the Hong Kong airport!
As daylight came to Waterville, I realized that a similar fogginess had settled over Whiskey Hollow! Surely, even iPhones can't do THAT!
I've just received this double batch of photographs from him:
"Finally got connected so I could send more pictures of downtown Shanghai."
From Tammy Graves .........
"It is final. Make Plans to Join us. ===================== Dairy Does D.C. in December
When: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 Where: Washington, D.C. Who: All Dairy Crisis Interested Parties
When: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 Where: Washington, D.C. Who: All Dairy Crisis Interested Parties
How: Reserve your bus seat. Buses departing on Dec. 1 from Utica, N.Y. (Bryan Gotham blcgotham@yahoo.com) and Hornell, N.Y. (Lisa Robinson robinsonfarms@zoominternet.net).
Everyone riding, driving or flying to D.C. will convene at Union Station in D.C. at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2 to kick-off our Dairy Day. Can't travel? Visit your Congressman and Senators district offices during the week of Nov. 30. Use the priority issue messages summarized below. Want assistance making appointments? Contact Tammy Graves, gravesarborgraphics@yahoo.com/315-858-0163.
To learn more read below and/or join the next conference call Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 8:30 p.m. EST. # 1 (605) 715-4900 code 466980 "
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Blogger's note: When I opened mail from Glen Carroll, very early yesterday morning, all I found was one picture -this very foggy view of a runway at the Hong Kong airport!
As daylight came to Waterville, I realized that a similar fogginess had settled over Whiskey Hollow! Surely, even iPhones can't do THAT!
I've just received this double batch of photographs from him:
"Finally got connected so I could send more pictures of downtown Shanghai."
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From Hong Kong.
From Hong Kong.
"Ever wonder what a 1.25 million dollar necklace would look like?"
"The old Imperial Govenor Headquarters"
"All this is made out of one tusk -- I know its not
politically correct but its still amazing."
"View of Hong Kong Harbor with fog rolling in over the mountains."
"More of the harbor"
"Christmas is a big holiday here even though a small
percentage are Christian!"
"Scaffolds in China are made of Bamboo... NOT of metal!"
" Look at all the people and actually my local
director said it wasn't busy... You could actually breath in the Subway
car... He said normally you could pick up your feet and the crowd would
hold you up."
" Shopping areas in the city.... Can't get much more
crowded than this.... More people live in one apartment building than
live in all of Waterville and the surrounding communities!"
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As always ---- thanks loads, Glen!
"The old Imperial Govenor Headquarters"
"All this is made out of one tusk -- I know its not
politically correct but its still amazing."
"View of Hong Kong Harbor with fog rolling in over the mountains."
"More of the harbor"
"Christmas is a big holiday here even though a small
percentage are Christian!"
"Scaffolds in China are made of Bamboo... NOT of metal!"
" Look at all the people and actually my local
director said it wasn't busy... You could actually breath in the Subway
car... He said normally you could pick up your feet and the crowd would
hold you up."
" Shopping areas in the city.... Can't get much more
crowded than this.... More people live in one apartment building than
live in all of Waterville and the surrounding communities!"
*****
As always ---- thanks loads, Glen!
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FYI and YOUR CALENDAR
Here is a list of the WCS students
who will be participating in the
PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST
THURSDAY AT 7:00.
Prize Speaking List of Students and Pieces 2009
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HUMOROUS
Bernadette Erlichman “Wrong Number” – John P.G. McKenzie
Allie Shore “Teachers Are Made See” - John P.G. McKenzie
Anthony Gannon “The Dentist” – Bill Cosby
Katy Graves “My Mom Is Trying To Ruin My Life” – Kate Feiffer
DRAMATIC
Katie Brown “The Yellow Wallpaper” – Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Joel Kahn “Place I’ve Never Been & Dis Poem” Louis Reyes Rivera
Muta Baruka
Avonlea Frye “The Fall of The House of Usher” - Edgar Allan Poe
Jesstina Allinger “Excerpt from The Phantom of the Opera” – Gaston Leroux
Megan Hayes “Excerpt from Twilight” - Stephenie Meyer
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Have a great day!
FYI and YOUR CALENDAR
Here is a list of the WCS students
who will be participating in the
PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST
THURSDAY AT 7:00.
Prize Speaking List of Students and Pieces 2009
******
HUMOROUS
Bernadette Erlichman “Wrong Number” – John P.G. McKenzie
Allie Shore “Teachers Are Made See” - John P.G. McKenzie
Anthony Gannon “The Dentist” – Bill Cosby
Katy Graves “My Mom Is Trying To Ruin My Life” – Kate Feiffer
DRAMATIC
Katie Brown “The Yellow Wallpaper” – Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Joel Kahn “Place I’ve Never Been & Dis Poem” Louis Reyes Rivera
Muta Baruka
Avonlea Frye “The Fall of The House of Usher” - Edgar Allan Poe
Jesstina Allinger “Excerpt from The Phantom of the Opera” – Gaston Leroux
Megan Hayes “Excerpt from Twilight” - Stephenie Meyer
***********************************Have a great day!
(Click to enlarge.)The Weather Underground's forecast indicates that the sky will be clear very late tonight and early tomorrow morning. If that's the case, I'll be out watching the Leonids - I can't promise a blog post, at least not 'til later than usual!
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