Thinking Turkey!

No: There's still no sign of Lucy!

Please keep looking for her!

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Recyclables.

Overcast and 45 degrees F. / 7.2 degrees C.

WKTV's Forecast: "For those traveling across the northeast (on Wednesday) no weather worries. A few light rain showers are possible heading into Western New York. The rest of the Northeast is expected to be dry.

As we approach the holiday, the weather will begin to turn unsettled. A large storm system will pass to the northwest of Central New York Wednesday, but will be close enough to give us some rain showers Wednesday night into Thanksgiving. Scattered rain showers are possible even into Thanksgiving, though at this point most of the day is expected to be dry.

Another storm system will drive in from the south on Friday morning. This storm needs to be watched closely. It will be large enough to give us windy conditions, clouds, rain and snow. Much cooler weather expected over the weekend with some lake effect snow showers."

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IN THE MAIL

The Brothertown Optimist Club's November Newsletter, courtesy of Lee Pavlot, which includes the following:


Molly Roberts

"The Brothertown Optimist Club's Youth of the Month is Molly Roberts, a senior at Waterville who is the daughter of Dennis and Jill Roberts, Waterville. Molly is a high-honor student, a member of the National Honor Society and a participant in the Advance Placement Program in Calculus. She is also taking advanced Spanish for college credit through Mohawk Valley CC. As a student
leader, Molly has been a member of the Student Council, the Octagon Club, where she has served as secretary and vice president, and is a participant in Project Lead and the Peer Mentor Program at the Middle School. Molly is also very active in the sports department as a member of the varsity volleyball and softball teams. She was selected as the MVP in volleyball received the Coaches Award in softball and was a Center State All-Star. In addition she was a NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete in both volleyball and softball. Next year Molly will attend college to major in Spanish and Elementary Education."

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Making use of the balmy weather, two stone masons continued pointing up bricks on the south tower of St. Bernard's Catholic Church.

Roofers are at work at the old Barton/Cleary farmhouse on Fuess Cleary Road.

And the busy beaver, knowing full well that he has an appreciative audience, works to further shore up the portion of his dam that washed out a week or so ago.

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Just like a "shadow box" picture, one of the front windows at the Barton Medical Center on Main Street.

About a mile south of Deansboro, Nancy Eastman's bright mural is in place!

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LAST YEAR!

WATCH FOR THE SNOW GEESE

Last year the ponds were frozen and fields covered with snow, so the Snow Geese never came, but two years ago they arrived on November 25th...........

.......... and on the 27th Moon's Pond was full!

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But right now, the subject is "Turkey!"





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OH, FOR THE GOOD OLD DAYS!

I wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Fred's been Found, but ...........

Lucy is still LOST!

Fred - black and gray mix Husky - was found by a hunter "somewhere S. of Route 20 between Sangerfield and Bridgewater or Richfield Springs and taken to the Herkimer Co. Humane Society."

Please keep looking for Lucy!

If you see her, please phone 841-4431 or 841-04105.

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41 degrees F. / 5 degrees C.

overcast

From WKTV: "A mild buy cloudy start this morning, with temperatures starting out in the 40s. A few very light showers are possible this morning, especially areas west of Utica.

Clouds and a few sprinkles are possible today, but the vast majority of the day is expected to be dry. The clouds are going to keep the sun away. Despite the mild start, temperatures won't go very far this afternoon, with highs in the upper 40s. A bit of an east breeze yet again today, especially on the hilltops. Clouds and generally quiet tonight. A passing shower is possible. Lows near 40.

For those traveling across the northeast tomorrow, no weather worries. A few light rain showers are possible heading into Western New York. The rest of the Northeast is expected to be dry.

As we approach the holiday, the weather will begin to turn unsettled. A large storm system will pass to the northwest of Central New York Wednesday, but will be close enough to give us some rain showers Wednesday night into Thanksgiving. Scattered rain showers are possible even into Thanksgiving, though at this point most of the day is expected to be dry.

Another storm system will drive in from the south on Friday morning. This storm needs to be watched closely. It will be large enough to give us windy conditions, clouds, rain and snow. Much cooler weather expected over the weekend with some lake effect snow showers."

The Weather Underground

IN THE MORNING MAIL

From Kevin Ford, Poland Central School:

".... an update from the New York State Student Council conference in Saratoga Springs. Emily Gallagher, the only Waterville student in attendance, received 2 awards today. The first award was the Student Recognition Award which went to 3 students around the state for their hard work and dedication to promoting leadership in their schools. The other award she was honored with is the Kristen Haver Memorial Award, given in memory of a Poland Central School student. This award is the highest student council honor in New York State that a student can receive. She is the first student from Waterville to receive the award. My 13 Poland students, co-advisor, and myself were honored to attend the conference with her."

From Leslie Olivera - VanWormer:

The opening number of the broadway show "Ragtime" has been taped for the CBS coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade which will be broadcast on Thursday, Thanksgiving day. "So if you are near a TV while you are cooking or enjoying coffee, please tune in to CBS and watch - no idea when they will appear, but the opening of the show is pretty amazing - they taped it outside at Battery Park in NYC. Tracy is in an off white dress, BIG hat with a parasol - blonde wig - she is in the chorus/ensemble. Just wanted to share as we are so excited - opening night was AMAZING last week."

Opening Gala at Tavern on the Green.
Tracy with Leslie OV and Jim.

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I have it from a "usually reliable source" that tryouts for the 2010 WCS Musical Production, "Beauty and the Beast," began yesterday! I'll be watching the school website for casting announcements!

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All of the village's runners seem to be continuing their daily afternoon and early-evening routines, (which is admirable and I wish that I were one of them!) but motorists are having trouble seeing them, especially when driving westward into a setting sun.

PLEASE WEAR SOMETHING REFLECTIVE

AND/OR

THOSE LITTLE BLINKY LIGHTS!

Reflective Vests
Signal flashers

(Click links for purchase source!)

They'd make great Christmas Gifts for runners in your family!

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Eric Kennedy, author of "Oneida Co. and Waterville in the Civil War," which ran in two installments in The Waterville Times last Summer, has completed another article - "The Hard-luck Second Oneida," in which Eric corrects and rewrites some local history!

Watch for it in The Times.

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Photographer Jody Hildreth, above, and a group of friends went exploring Chimney Mountain near Indian Lake, last weekend.

Chimney Mountain's special attraction? CAVES!

Some deep enough to require the use of rope ladders!

And more than one cave is inhabited by BATS!

"No thanks, you go ahead. I'll just wait outside and look at the lichen and trees, thank you!"


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To those who are packing up to leave early for Thanksgiving with your families, have a wonderful weekend and please travel safely!

The rest of us will be looking forward to the 21st Annual Parade of Lights which begins at 6:30 on Friday evening.

(The photograph above is of the Harding Float which celebrated the 20th Anniverary of the Parade, last year.)

This is how it all began.

If you lived in Waterville in 1988, you cannot have forgotten the first Parade of Lights! (And if you've come to the village since then, you should know the story of this celebration because it is something very special, here: it's a celebration not just of the season but a Celebration of Community - Our Community!)

It was earlier that year that both Rusty Manion and his wife Kitty passed away. Their daughter Darcy and three sons - Sandy, Jeffrey and Michael - were bereft with the loss of both parents and, at the same time, completely overwhelmed with the kindnesses shown them by everyone in the community. One day, Darcy was having coffee with her friends Linda Nichols and Patsy Hill and she said, "I wish there was something we could do to say 'Thank You!' to everyone!" "Thank You notes," she said, "seemed just too inadequate." It occurred to them that perhaps they could do something that hadn't been done in several years - a fun surprise for the village: they could arrange to have lights put on the Big Tree at the point of Monument Park and have it lit! And there would be a parade - fire engines and floats and children all carrying flashlights! - that would lead the way to the tree when the lights were finally to be turned on! And each of the girls told one or two people who told one or two more and in six weeks' time - in an unanticipated avalanche of generosity and cooperation, $5,000 was raised; the Clinton Fire Department's ladder truck came to string the lights, the power company donated equipment and time, the Municipality chipped in, fire companies in all the neighboring communities sent units to be in the parade and ........... well........ the rest is history. The floats became more imaginative and brighter. When it was deemed impossible to have the highschool band march and play (sometimes it's been so cold and stormy that just the thought of putting a flute or trumpet mouthpiece to one's lips caused pain!) the floats were actually wired for sound!

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Have a Great Day, Everyone!

Lucy and Fred: Where are You?

LOST DOGS!

Please click image to enlarge.


"LUCY" AND "FRED" Where are You?

Lucy and Fred, who live with the Gannons on White Street, saw an opportunity to go for a run around the neighborhood

- without permission! - on Saturday morning.

They haven't come home, and the Gannons are terribly distressed!


Lucy is a red and white husky; Fred is a black and tan husky mix. They were both seen near the Legion on Route 20 around 2:30 on Saturday. Both dogs are friendly!

If you see them, pleaae phone 841-4431 or 841-04105.

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It's Garbage Day!

33 degrees F. / 0.5 degrees C. and overcast.

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From WKTV: "Good morning Central New York! It took us all weekend to get rid of the clouds, and we'll finally see some sunshine today. An active weather pattern is expected this week. Clear skies and generally light winds have allowed for temperatures to cool into the 30s and upper 20s this morning. Some patchy fog and frost across the area this morning. High pressure slides to the northeast today, keeping us dry and pleasant. Sunshine will dominate the day, especially from the Mohawk Valley northward. Highs in the upper 40s to near 50 degrees. This evening, clouds will increase out ahead of our first of several storm systems. The steady rain with this storm will pass generally to the south and east. Generally cloudy tonight, with a few sprinkles possible towards daybreak. Overnight lows in the upper 30s. Clouds and perhaps a sprinkle or two early Tuesday. Generally dry but cloudy weather for Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs in the low 50s. As we approach the holiday, the weather will begin to turn unsettled. A large storm system will pass to the northwest of Central New York Wednesday, but will be close enough to give us some rain showers Wednesday night into Thanksgiving. Clouds and scattered rain showers for Thanksgiving. Yet another storm system (we weren't kidding when we said it was going to be active!) will drive in from the south on Friday morning. This storm needs to be watched closely. It will be large enough to give us windy conditions, clouds, rain and snow. Much cooler weather expected over the weekend with some lake effect snow showers."

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CONGRATULATIONS!

to the First Prize Winners

of Thursday Night's

PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST

Anthony Gannon, Joel Kahn and Jesstina Allinger.


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From the O-D: "Gloriana named Breakthrough Artist of the Year."


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I've just found notice of the deaths of Vail Fleischmann, who grew up in Waterville,

and Miss Leona Root of Oriskany Falls.

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If you missed a tour of Waterville on Sunday's Mohawk Valley Living ,

you can now see video clips, in two parts, on utube

Utube: Part 1

Utube: Part 2

in which:

MVL's host, Richard Enders, listens as Ed Gale explains the workings of the Feed Mill on Canning Factory Road;

Andy Pryputniewicz shows off pink banana squash and blue potatoes;

"Pammy Cakes'" Pam Brown tempts the crew with chocolates and pastries;

Dick Woodman lets Richard open the safe and go inside (!)

everyone tours Morgans Hardware ...........

and gets a special look at the water-powered elevator and

then goes next door to check out The Red Lion pub .........

............ ending up with a fascinating look at what gets manufactured at C&H Plastics.

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NEW ON MAIN STREET

Ecco Video has relocated to the former Scerbo Block.

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ON WHITE STREET

FOR THE RECORD

I haven't taken time to read all of the news because I want to get the "LOST DOG" poster published and into circulation as fast as I can. If I find more items to post, I'll do an "add-on."

Otherwise:

Have a Great Day, Everyone!

Things you should know!

From the Rome Daily Sentinal:

Annie and Daddy shine in Capitol spotlight (STARRING JULIANA SLOCUM and JESSICA DANILUK!)



Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
and Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.
at the Capitol, 220 W. Dominick St.

"Gather the kids and grandkids and head to the Capitol Theater this weekend because Annie’s in town.

The ageless classic about the poor little orphan who smiles her way into the heart of a billionaire tycoon and helps to show her depression era neighbors that "the sun will come out tomorrow," is being staged tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Capitol, 220 W. Dominick St.

Opening to a nice crowd Thursday night, the show stars adorable and very talented Juliana Slocum, of Waterville, in the title role. For someone so young, Slocum has an incredibly strong voice and she uses it well in belting out the show’s very familiar songs. With her singing, dancing and even dog handling, Slocum gave a strong and confident performance that absolutely carried the show from start to finish.

The cadre of orphan "little girls" in the show were also very good in their respective roles. Full of energy, they sang and danced wonderfully together and absolutely conveyed the joy they found in performing. Every face in the audience was plastered with a broad grin whenever the girls were on stage.

Carl DeFranco, of the town of Western, gave his role as "Daddy Warbucks" just the right combination of gruff businessman and tender-hearted guardian.

Warbucks’ personal secretary, Grace Farrell, was wonderfully played by Jessica Daniluck who gave beautiful vocal performances.

As the nasty Miss Hannigan, the mistress of the orphanage, Amy Surrette-Bumbolo had the audience both laughing at and booing her antics. Joined by Michael Youngs as her con-man brother "Rooster," and Amanda Dunlap, as his accomplice,"Lily St. Regis," these three gave a rollicking performance of the "Easy Street" number.

Jeff Isherwood was very good as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Scott Charles did well as radio announcer Bert Healy, and Megan Rafte Bice gave a beautiful vocal performance as a Broadway star wanna-be.

The large cast was full of very good singers, dancers and actors who all added to the fun and musical magic of the show.

Even the role of "Sandy" was very well played by golden retriever Daisy Huxley, who may not have totally enjoyed her time on stage but was more than willing to put up with her moments in the spotlight for whatever treats Annie had in her apron pocket.

W.C. Fields may have said "never work with children or animals," but this cast of Annie would prove him wrong. Everyone involved in this production worked wonderfully together to give a fun and memorial performance that can be enjoyed by the whole family."

IN THE MORNING MAIL

From Cindy Gallagher, forwarding a letter from the New York Farm Bureau:

"Below please find USDA’s notice to all State and County Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices regarding the status and preparation for the Dairy Economic Loss Assistance Payment Program (DELAP) which will distribute $290 million in direct federal payments to dairy farmers. (Blogger's emphasis.)

NYFB continues to press USDA to deliver these direct payments as quickly as possible with our dairy farm families facing dire financial difficulties. NYFB worked hard with New York’s Congressional delegation to secure this funding in the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill.

This notice provides limited information on DELAP, but does offer the following: 1) USDA intends to issue payments in mid-December; 2) Production data for dairy operations that participated in the MILC program during 2009 will be used to determine eligible payment quantities and benefit amounts under DELAP; and 3) Dairy operations that have participated in MILC for 2009 will NOT have to submit an application for DELAP at a local FSA office. These dairy operations will automatically be considered for DELAP by the FSA. 4) Dairy operations that did not participate in MILC for 2009 will have a 30 day application period to sign up for DELAP. This notice does NOT address how payment will be calculated and if payments will be subject to production caps. This information is being closely guarded by USDA at this time. Full program details, including signup, eligibility, payment formula and payment rate, will be available when DELAP regulations are published in the Federal Register before mid-December. USDA states that these regulations are currently in “departmental clearance”. As soon as these crucial details are available, NYFB will inform our dairy membership immediately. New York Farm Bureau 159 Wolf Rd. PO Box 5330 Albany, NY 12205 518-436-8495 / 800-342-4143 www.nyfb.org

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BEAVER POND UPDATE

An apparent calamity occurred a few days ago, when the County DPW set out to clear a culvert that would have drained water from the Marshall Trail next to Burnham Road. The beaver dam, itself, let go loosing a flood of worry about the beavers!

But look!

Karin of Country Folks sent me both this picture, taken yesterday, as well as the one above. Gary Ford told me that with help from the county and township, Eager Beaver has his dam back and it is the intention of the township to make whatever arrangements they can to keep both the beavers and human sportsmen happy.

THANK YOU!

Yesterday's late mail.

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HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY

TO

DAVE LEMERY

marking one year since your
bone marrow transplant!

(from your neighbors!)


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I caught a glimpse of Richard Enders and Lance and Sharry Whitney coming out of Gary Hudson's Red Lion Pub on Wednesday afternoon. They've been here two Wednesdays in a row! Chances are, you can see what they saw by watching Mohawk Valley Living on Sunday morning at 7:30 AM on WKTV; 10:00 AM CW Channel 11 or 12:05 midnight on WKTV.

8:25 AM confirmation: Katie Gale Petrie writes that "Waterville is being featured! Louis J. Gale & Son, Michael's Restaurant and Pryputniewicz Paris Hill Potatoes." (Thanks, Katie!)

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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Sunday, November 22 @ 7:00 pm

Grace Church Waterville

Rev. Ann Stillman and Rev. Gennett Timlin

Diane Bancroft, Organist

(representing Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian and Three Steeples Parishes)

Offering will be donated to the Waterville Food Pantry


PLEASE JOIN US AND REPRESENT YOUR CHURCH



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Taizé is the name of the village in the Burgundy region
of France where Brother Roger and his community of lay brothers first began this form of worship in 1945. They are dedicated to reconciliation among all people and believe that music dissolves barriers, both within the heart
and between people.

Services are ecumenical in spirit
and all persons are welcomed. There is no leader and
everything is done in unison.

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From Jeff Reynolds, in an email titled:

"Eat your hearts out, Snowbirds!"





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From Becky Maggio


Thanks, Becky!



He's home! And this is Glen's favorite sign!


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NOW have a good weekend, everyone!