White frosting!

to COLLEEN BOGAN

and also to

JACOB NEFF

who will be 7 on the 7th!

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It's 32 degrees F. / 0 degrees C. and overcast
just a bit of snow, here and there.

From WKTV: 'Good morning Central New York! A little taste of winter today, with chilly weather and snow flurries. A cold night tonight, and then some big changes as we head into the weekend.
Snow flurries will linger into the morning hours today, with very light accumulations. Starting out the day in the low 30s. Make sure the kids bring the winter jacket heading off to school today.

Flurries will last through the morning hours, and will gradually end before the afternoon. Mostly cloudy today, with highs only near 40 degrees! Drier weather moves in by the afternoon, with a peak or two of sunshine late in the day not out of the question.

As high pressure builds in tonight, skies will clear out. With temperatures already chilly before sunset, temperatures will be in position to fall quite a bit tonight. Overnight lows in the upper teens to low 20s! That's near record cold!

Starting out Saturday morning with a bit of freezing fog. This won't last long. Partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 40s to near 50 degrees. Warmer weather by Sunday and more sunshine as high pressure crests overhead. Highs on Sunday in the upper 50s.

The warmup continues Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees! The next chance of precipitation is expected late Tuesday, with some rain as a cold front advances. Chilly weather again by Wednesday, with perhaps a mix of rain and more snow showers."

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THINGS TO DO

Crystal Chapter #188 will hold its annual bazaar

on Friday, November 6, 2009.

Time: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Where: First United Methodist Church, Tower St., Waterville

Cafe: Open from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM We will open with free coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Donuts and other morning pastries will be sold. !1:30 AM to 1:00 PM:

Lots of Good Hot Soup:
Corn Chowder and Turkey Vegetable will be sold. You can purchase a good roll to go with it. Stop by, visit your friends and enjoy the fellowship while you shop.

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Story Swap for Old Folks

Friday, November 6th 10:15am at the Library

Come share your stories or listen to others tell stories about

" Once Upon A Time In Waterville"



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Veteran's Wall at the Library

Now - November 10th

Honor a veteran by bringing in a picture and/or putting a star in their name on our Gallery Wall.

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Click the image!

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IN THE MAIL

from Kelly Belouin: "The Jr. Pee Wee Pop Warner Football Team is still in the PLAYOFFS and will be playing at home this Sunday at 2:00. Come support our boys!"

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from both Cindy Gallagher and Tammy Graves:

Invitation for "Dairy Does D.C. in December"

When: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 Where: Washington, D.C.

Who: All Dairy Crisis Interested Parties (farmers, Holstein Association USA, FoodDemocracy Now, Food and Water Watch, Food Declaration, National Family Farm Coalition, Chambers of Commerce, Land Trusts, National Farmers Union, Pro-Ag, Family Farm Defenders, Moms Rising, FFA, agribusiness, financing sectors, students, consumers, Slow Food USA)

Why: To have a coast-to-coast, coordinated effort and steadfast presence to gain national attention and meet with our state representatives. Washington D.C. does not understand that the dairy economy is hovering on the brink of collapse. There has never been a better time to send someone from your farm or family to D.C. to deliver a firm message calling for action to secure a future in dairy farming instead of a financial collapse.

Why Background:
Dairy farmers know their dues-taking organizations are not acting with conviction for them – the dues-paying members.

Who is coming with us? RSVP Sun., Nov. 8 Want to learn more? Please email us.
RSVP or learn more by contacting, Bryan Gotham, blcgotham@yahoo.com. Find him on Facebook too.

Background:
A conference call of over 40 dairy crisis interested individuals from coast to coast occurred on Monday, Nov. 2 to discuss Dairy Does D.C. in December. This invitation is to find out who wants to go. After we have gauged the interest at end of day Sunday, Nov. 8, we will have another planning conference call on Nov. 9. Below is the draft framework of tasks.

Steps with Tasks and Goals
1. Measure participation interest in Dairy does D.C. in December to occur Wed., December 2nd. Planning will halt if response is weak.
2. Establish state leaders to organize buses and fundraising for bus expense. New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia organizers will provide guidance as they did this back in July.
3. Goal: 1 bus from each of the 23 major dairy states. This would be over 1000 farmers. Consumers are also encourage to go.
4. Set-up appointments with representatives for Wed., December 2, 2009

We look forward to hearing from you."

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On Madison Street

Cord Wood on Hanover Road.

Just what is a "cord?"

Click HERE!


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FOR THE RECORD


Click the image for the story!

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I'm learning to drive it!

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Have a great weekend, everyone!

Who'd have guessed .............

............ that this would be so traumatic!

(No! Not the Election Results!)

This is my last blog post with my trusty old 2002 iMac! It's about to be unplugged and taken to "Connecting Point," in New Hartford, where seven years' worth of words and pictures will be moved to a brand new computer.

(Yes, the old one will come back home, too, but I still feel as if I've abandoned an old friend.)

I don't kow how long it will be before the new iMac will be functioning, so blog posts may be haphazard for the rest of the week.

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Before I hit "publish," here's something neat for your calendar:

An invitation from Ms. Bernice Benson to visit and tour

"Town's End"

south of Sangerfield on Route 12.

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, November 14th from 9 - 4:00
Sunday, November 15th from 9 - 4:00

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Have a great day, everyone!

Election Results

WKTV's forecast as of last evening: "A mix of sunshine and clouds on Wednesday, but cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Another storm system will draw even cooler air into the region. A mix of rain and snow showers are expected on Thursday and Friday, with little or no accumulation expected. Highs both days only in the low 40s!"

ELECTION RESULTS

WKTV NewsChannel2


Note: this also is on the WKTV website!

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Utica Observer-Dispatch

Utica O-D

WKTV

"HOFFMAN CONCEDES 23rd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RACE TO OWENS" from WKTV.

The Polls are Open!

GOOD NEWS!

Just in: "Olive" came home at 2:30 this morning!

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IT'S ELECTION DAY!

42 degrees F. / 5.5 degrees C. and cloudy

From WKTV: "Cloudy and generally dry to start out the morning. Temperatures are above freezing, in the upper 30s and low 40s, so no frost to chip off the car this morning. Some sprinkles are possible at any point through the morning as a wam front passes through the area.
"A cold front moves in early this afternoon, bringing with it some scattered rain showers. Temperatures stay in the 40s this afternoon. Once the front crosses the area, the winds will pick up. Sustained winds after the front crosses will be 10-20mph with gusts over 25mph. Winds die down this evening, with perhaps a leftover sprinkle. Overnight lows in the low 30s.
A mix of sunshine and clouds on Wednesday, but cooler with highs in the mid 40s.
Another storm system will draw even cooler air into the region. A mix of rain and snow showers are expected on Thursday and Friday, with little or no accumulation expected. Highs both days only in the low 40s!"

The Weather Channel






Political signs seem to have been planted in clusters wherever the most people will see them.

Elsewhere, harvesting goes on as usual, building repairs continue ...........

............... and stacks of cord wood are growing.

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The bandstand looks much better with its balusters all in place!

On Sanger Hill Road.

Bright berries have replaced the pretty blossoms of the Briar Rose that bloomed in the Spring ........

............... and Bittersweet hangs, as always, just out of reach!

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Something new at the Waterville Library...

"The Book Nook."

Great used books and Audiovisual materials at great prices. Stop in and take a look in the new "Book Nook" ....down the hall, by the side door. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Crystal Chapter #188 will hold its annual bazaar on Friday, November 6, 2009.

Time: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Where: First United Methodist Church, Tower St., Waterville

Cafe: Open from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
We will open with free coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Donuts and other morning pastries will be sold.

!1:30 AM to 1:00 PM: Lots of Good Hot Soup: Corn Chowder and Turkey Vegetable will be sold.
You can purchase a good roll to go with it.

Stop by, visit your friends and enjoy the fellowship while you shop.

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COMING SOON TO THE LIBRARY

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Story Swap for Old Folks

Friday, November 6th 10:15am

Come share your stories or listen to others tell stories about

" Once Upon A Time In Waterville"

Wreath Decorating
Saturday, November 7th 10:30am
Sign Up Evergreen wreaths provided. Bring your own silk, flowers, etc. to decorate.

Homemade Cards
Saturday, November 7th 11:30am
Sign Up Learn to make unique cards and evelopes just in time for the holiday season.

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Veteran's Wall

Now - November 10th

Honor a veteran by bringing in a picture and/or putting a star in their name on our Gallery Wall.

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COMING TO TELEVISION!

Click the image for details and

to vote for who YOU think will win!!

I've voted for AUBREY HILDRETH!!!!!

FOR THE RECORD

(Click the image for the wrap.)

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Although "Olive" is back at home with the Subas, the search is still on for the owner of the male black lab who has been sheltered by the Nagy Family.

Scroll down for details.

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Have a good day, everyone!

Daylight at 6:30! Yea!

IT'S GARBAGE DAY
Clear, Sunny & 28 degrees F. ( -2.2 C.)

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From WKTV: "Bring the jacket and the ice scraper as you head out the door this morning. Starting out our Monday morning with a hard frost and temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s.
Sunshine will fill the skies this afternoon, with temperatures warming up into the low to mid 50s. Enjoy the sun and seasonable temperatures, because both will be tough to come by as we head into the week. Clouds come back into the picture tonight, with a few rain showers possible late. Overnight lows in the upper 30s.
A cold front moves in tomorrow afternoon, bringing with it some scattered rain showers. Temperatures tomorrow afternoon only in the upper 40s. A mix of sunshine and clouds on Wednesday, but cooler with highs in the mid 40s.
Another storm system will draw even cooler air into the region. A mix of rain and snow showers are expected on Thursday and Friday, with little or no accumulation expected. Highs both days only in the low 40s!
Warmer, more seasonable weather expected by next weekend."

FULL MOON TONIGHT!

• January: Wolf Moon

• February: Snow Moon

• March: Worm Moon

• April: Pink Moon

• May: Flower Moon

• June: Strawberry Moon

• July: Buck Moon

• August: Sturgeon Moon

• September: Harvest Moon

• October: Hunter's Moon

• November: Beaver Moon

• December: Cold Moon

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SPECIAL!

PLEASE HELP FIND "OLIVE!"

From Nicki Suba

"Yesterday our one year old black lab Olive slipped out around 2 pm when we weren't home. She left with our 2nd black lab but he came back at around 6 pm. We traveled the roads all night calling and looking but nothing. I am hoping your readers have seen her and can help us get Olive back to us, we really miss her. Jack came back from behind our house here on Hanover so we are hoping she is somewhere back there.
She is a midsize dog, around 60 pounds, all black with one white toe on her back foot and wearing a blue collar. If anyone has seen her, please call 272-9339 (my cell) or 361-3422 (Brian @ work).

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As far as I know, the "found" Black Lab is still at the Nagy's! Please scroll down for the Saturday blog post!

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Crystal Chapter #188 will hold its annual bazaar

on Friday, November 6, 2009.

Time: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Where: First United Methodist Church, Tower St., Waterville

Cafe: Open from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
We will open with free coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Donuts and other morning pastries will be sold.

!1:30 AM to 1:00 PM: Lots of Good Hot Soup: Corn Chowder and Turkey Vegetable will be sold.
You can purchase a good roll to go with it.

Stop by, visit your friends and enjoy the fellowship while you shop.


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WCS Class of 1989 will hold its 20 year reunion

on Saturday, November 28 at 6:30 pm
at the Blue Flag Room, Union Station, Utica, NY,

with events planned starting on Wednesday, November 25 for the Class. Happy hour will take place Wednesday, November 25 at 6 pm at Michael's; Friday, November 27 the Class of '89 will have a float in the Parade of Lights, after the parade the Class will be meeting at Stinker's for socializing and Saturday, November 28 there will be an alumni basketball tournament at the high school. There will be at least one 1989 team playing in the tournament, all 1989 "Zoo Crew" members are encouraged to fill the bleachers to cheer the team on! All class members wishing to ride on the float Friday night please meet up at the village park by 6 pm for line-up and be sure to wear your purple and gold!

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The North Brookfield Fire Department

would like to thank everybody

for coming to their Hallowe'en Party on Saturday night!


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Hallowe'en in the Hollow

The most gregarious ghouls I ever met!

Now THAT's scary!

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TOMORROW IS ELECTION DAY!!!!

Here is an informative article about the

Contest for the County Legislature

that appeared in the Sunday Observer-Dispatch.



Add-0n from the O-D, Monday morning:

Oneida County Board |of Legislators

3rd District
Patrick H. Brennan C, I, R
Edward C. Stephenson D


Here are answers that Mssrs. Brennan and Stephenson gave
to questions asked by the Observer Dispatch.


Contest in the Town of Marshall


Town Clerk/Tax Collector
Nancy A. Matteson R



Highway Superintendent
Steven E. Lollman Sr. D, |People’s Choice
Mark W. Belfield R

Assessor
Kim A. Goodson I

Councilperson |(Vote for two)
Gary R. Ford D
Sean M. McNamara D

Supervisor
Nelson A. Blau R

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FOR THE RECORD


Motorists wonder:

"Is the State going to replace the

CROSSWALKS

at the corner of Stafford and E. & W. Bacon Streets

so that kids can get to/from Memorial Park School more safely?"

Have a Great Day!