Waterville Blog 2014

It's 0.0 degrees at 7:45 a.m.

(Yes indeed - it was easy to convince myself 

that it was a good morning to sleep late!)

Although several schools in the area are closed, Waterville Central is not.

WKTV's List of Closings and Cancellations

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The TW-CNY Weather:

"HARSH Wind Chills,  Locally Heavy Lake Effect Snow

It will be a  cold one with highs in the single digits and wind chills well below zero.These frigid temperatures, paired with a rather strong breeze will result in harsh sub-zero wind chill values. Dressing in layers is advised and any time spent outdoors should be restricted for both you and your pets. A few flurries possible for most with localized heavy snow east of Lake Ontario.

Lake effect snow is expected to continue east of the lake on Tuesday and right into Wednesday before finally shutting down. Luckily, during this time period, temperatures will start to moderate with highs returning to the 20s and eventually getting back into the 30s by Friday.

Stay safe and keep warm!"

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IN THE NEWS

The name of the victim in yesterday's accident on Route 20 has not been released, as far as I know, but the Oneida County Sheriff's Office did release the following statement around noontime, yesterday: 

"According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol; The Oneida County Sheriff's Office, is investigating an accident on State Route 20, in the Town of Sangerfield. The Sheriff’s Office responded on January 6th, 2014 at approximately 6:45 a.m. when a call came in that an individual had struck a person who was lying in the center of the east bound lane on Route 20 just south of the Village Of Waterville. The operator of the vehicle stated he was moving into the passing lane when he realized there was a person lying in the roadway. The operator of the vehicle tried swerving his vehicle but stated he was unable to avoid striking the person lying in the road. The operator of the vehicle turned his vehicle around and came back to where the person was lying. The operator of the vehicle pulled the person off to the side of the road and called 911. The Waterville Fire Department and Waterville Ambulance responded to the scene. The person who was struck was pronounced dead at the scene. The Sheriff’s office is investigating the accident and is asking the public’s help. Anyone who was driving on State Route 20 during the morning hours before 6:45 a.m. and saw a person walking along the roadway or any vehicle pulled to the side of the road in the Town of Sangerfield to contact the Oneida County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Unit, at 765-2208 or 765-2226 if no answer please leave your name and number."

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IN THE MAIL

- from Mary Beth Plourde:

"It's That Time Again!"

"St. Bernard’s Church will again host a clothing giveaway 

January 25, 2013 from 9-2.  

The give-away is sponsored by the Waterville Food Pantry, Waterville Senior Citizens and the Social Action Committee of St. Bernard’s Church. The give away is open to the public and there is no limit on the quantity of items people may take away.  In addition to clothing there will also be small household items, bedding, kitchen items, shoes and toys.  You may bring CLEAN gently used clothing, coats etc. We will not accept any exercise equipment, televisions or computers.  If it doesn’t work, please do not bring it.  Drop off will begin Saturday 1/11/2014 and in the mornings 1/13-1/20.  Sorting will begin Monday (1/20) morning 9-12 and continue each day through Friday.  All workers are welcome, you do not need to be a member of the sponsoring groups to assist.  If you have any questions please call Mary Beth at 841-4638."

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- from Doris Stephan:

a two-part Book Discussion Group selection for January and February.

"The Great Gatsby"

by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

"A curious book, a mystical, glamourous story of today. It takes a deeper cut at American life than hitherto has been essayed by Mr. Fitzgerald."  Edwin Clark - New York Times  (4/19/1925)

Get a copy of the novel by calling the Library at 841 4651, 

then come on 

Wednesday, January 22, at 12 noon 

to the Meeting Room at the Waterville Library.  

Bring your lunch, we'll have coffee, tea and dessert.

  

We will watch the 1974 filmed version starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow. 

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In February, as a follow up, we will show the 2013 version starring Leonard De Caprio.  

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TODAY'S EVENTS

At the Library

Knit 2gether at 7:00 p.m.

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At WCS

Music Boosters Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

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WCS Sports 
as listed before school closings were announced.

My thanks to Mary Beth VanDenbergh for sending me a new link* for DigitalSports!

* It worked yesterday, but this morning it doesn't. I'll try to find out why, but I suspect that the multiple school closings have caused schedulers multiple problems!

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Temperature at 8:30 is 0.6 and overcast.

Have a good day, everyone!