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It's Garbage Day.
34.9 degrees and dry at 5:00 a.m.
The TWCNY Weather Forecast:
"Quiet and Seasonable Start to the Week, Becoming Very Unsettled.
We have a cold start on this Monday across the area with spots as chilly as the upper 20s. Most areas remained in the 30s. Despite a cold finish to the weekend, we have a seasonable day with highs back in the 50s. A light breeze will be little problem for most today and the risk for a quick passing shower is low.
A low pressure system to our west arrives tonight and brings developing showers overnight. These showers will continue on and off for the next few days becoming more intense at times as this system sits off to our east and continues to throw moisture in our direction for the rest of the work week with raw conditions.
Improvements look to arrive for the weekend.
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This is what it looked like at the summit of McCauley Mountain in Old Forge, yesterday morning. Although there were a few snowflakes in the air here in Waterville, they disappeared very quickly and "Autumn" proceeded at its usual pace.
There are still some beautiful splashes of color - this scene is from Lumbard Road near the Clinton Rod & Gun Club ......
.............. and here's the view from the top of the Sally Road Hill.
The leaves of Quaking Aspen are golden, now.
The characteristic flutter of aspen leaves is the result of stems that are flat in cross-section rather than round. This adaptation gives them strength in the vertical direction while allowing them to twist flexibly in the wind.
New decorations have appeared at Bonnie Bechy's home on Babbott Avenue ......
................. and Joan Albert's home on East Bacon Street.
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IN THE NEWS
In case you missed the Saturday blog post,
"Soldier Surprises Daughter during Waterville High School Football Game."
from WKTV.
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COMING EVENTS
VILLAGE OF WATERVILLE
Village Board Meeting Monday at 7:00
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Green Waste Collection on Tuesday.
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AT WCS
WCS Sports
Modified Volleyball Begins on Monday.
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AT THE LIBRARY
- Monday -
High School Homeschool ART at 1:00
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- Tuesday -
Movie at 4:00
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Craft2gether at 7:00 p.m.
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-Wednesday -
Book Discussion Group at 12:00
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Elementary and MS Homeschool Art at 1:00
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Drop-in Craft "Spiders" 2:00 - 5:00.
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PLANNING AHEAD
Hallowe'en Festival on Friday the 24th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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There are still some beautiful splashes of color - this scene is from Lumbard Road near the Clinton Rod & Gun Club ......
.............. and here's the view from the top of the Sally Road Hill.
The leaves of Quaking Aspen are golden, now.
The characteristic flutter of aspen leaves is the result of stems that are flat in cross-section rather than round. This adaptation gives them strength in the vertical direction while allowing them to twist flexibly in the wind.
Berries on Bittersweet vines have opened .......
................ and Winged Euonymus shrubs, sometimes called "Burning Bush, are aflame.
................. and Joan Albert's home on East Bacon Street.
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IN THE NEWS
In case you missed the Saturday blog post,
"Soldier Surprises Daughter during Waterville High School Football Game."
from WKTV.
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COMING EVENTS
VILLAGE OF WATERVILLE
Village Board Meeting Monday at 7:00
********
Green Waste Collection on Tuesday.
*************
AT WCS
WCS Sports
The WCS Girls' Soccer Team plays Little Falls at Home on the 22nd. (Tentative: 6:00 p.m.)
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AT THE LIBRARY
- Monday -
High School Homeschool ART at 1:00
*****
- Tuesday -
Movie at 4:00
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Craft2gether at 7:00 p.m.
Do you knit, crochet, bead, sew, stitch or do any other kind of handcraft?
If you're crafty, this is the group for you.
Chat, snack and meet your neighbors while you work on your craft, share your ideas and get another crafter's perception.
Bring any project you're working on, or come just to be inspired.
All levels of experience are welcome.
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-Wednesday -
Book Discussion Group at 12:00
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Elementary and MS Homeschool Art at 1:00
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Drop-in Craft "Spiders" 2:00 - 5:00.
All Ages can come to the library anytime during regular library hours to make a spider out of a paper cup.
(Speaking of Spiders:
see some new photos by Jody Hildreth, below!)
PLANNING AHEAD
Hallowe'en Festival on Friday the 24th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Kids of all ages can come to the library in their costumes for games, face painting, a costume contest and a magic show!
Magic Show begins at 7pm.
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CDs each year. We're proud to now offer you weekly email alerts showing
you the newest books, DVDs, CDs, eMagazines, eBooks and audio books
that we purchase each week. We hope you'll enjoy hearing about the many
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Whenever you spot something of interest, you'll be able to click instantly, reserve it, and check it out at your convenience. And of course, like everything else in the library, this service is free!
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Whenever you spot something of interest, you'll be able to click instantly, reserve it, and check it out at your convenience. And of course, like everything else in the library, this service is free!
Wowbrary users give it rave reviews:
It's a wonderful tool ... I think this is a great service ...
I like it a lot! ... Thanks for offering this service!
To get started and see what the emails look like, just visit www.wowbrary.org. You can quit the weekly emails any time you wish.
Our library is excited to offer this new service. We hope you will enjoy it and the library's many new books, movies and music.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Creekside Community Outreach Center
Open Tues. 10-4 Fri. 10-6 Sat. 10-4
COAT GIVEAWAY
Sat. Oct.18 from 10-2pm.
This will be held at the Oriskany Falls United Methodist Church. You may use the side door across from the Village Market. If you have coats to donate they can be brought in to the thrift store up until Friday. Saturday they can be taken directly to the church. Take advantage of this great opportunity to stay warm this winter!
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The annual Rotary Halloween Party
begins 6:30 PM on Thursday Oct 30th at MPS,
following the pumpkin lighting.
It is intended for children in pre-K through grade 5.
There will be goodie bags, games, apples, cider and donuts,
and music by Don Brown.
and music by Don Brown.
Parents are welcome to watch and admire the costumes.
The event ends at 8 PM.
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Speaking of Spiders!
Top to bottom:
Marbled Orbweaver
Garden Orbweaver
Garden Orbweaver's underside
Jumping Spider
Thank you, Jody! The photographs are beautiful, but I'm just not sure about the subjects!
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Hot Topic!
All of the improvements that have been going on along both East and West Main Street.
They have been made possible by the
New York State Homes & Community Renewal
New York Main Street Program.
My Thanks to Joanne Treen for phoning to tell me that the building shown in this picture and currently undergoing major refurbishments is the Main Street Liquor Store building, owned by Dawn and Dean Eisenhut. Work continues, too, on the front of the building around the doorway.
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FOR THE RECORD
The sides of the new Sangerfield Township Salt Barn appear to be complete.
A third residential building has been added to Mike Tower's development next to Madison Street.
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CORRECTION
When writing about the "Home for Homeless Ladies," last week, I gave the erroneous impression the the residents' occupancy was free, made possible by the Tower trust - it was not!
The ladies, although without safe, comfortable homes in which to live, were far from penniless. Over the years entrance fees and monthly charges varied, but in general they were no less than and probably comparable to those that might be charged in what we call "upscale" Assisted Living establishments today.
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The old "Broomcloset Photos" of the Great Nine Mile Swamp Exploration were enjoyed by so many blog readers that I've been digging out more prints dating back to the early 1970s.
Coming next week - pictures taken at a Rotary Club Halloween Party in the gymnasium of the Stafford Avenue School.
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Have a good day everyone!
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Speaking of Spiders!
Top to bottom:
Marbled Orbweaver
Garden Orbweaver
Garden Orbweaver's underside
Jumping Spider
Thank you, Jody! The photographs are beautiful, but I'm just not sure about the subjects!
******
Hot Topic!
All of the improvements that have been going on along both East and West Main Street.
They have been made possible by the
New York State Homes & Community Renewal
New York Main Street Program.
The
recipients of the grants:
John Brouillette for 136
East Main, 110 East Main and 116-122 Main St,
Robert Card; 126 East
Main St.
Dawn and Dean Eisenhut; 114 Main St.
Tom Eisenhut; 103 East
Main St.
Tom Morgan; 108 West Main St.
Fa Zhang; 134 East Main St.
William Strohmeyer, 111 E. Main Street,
CLARIFICATION
Receiving such grants has not been as simple as it sounds.
Property owners have been required to:
1. submit proposals that included detailed descriptions of proposed improvements, the costs involved AND two separate bids.
2. prove that they, themselves, were financially capable of covering 100% of the costs involved.
3. the proposed projects were then reviewed by the agency and SHPO (the New York State Historic Preservation Office) who set specific guidelines.
4. Only after the completion of the projects, all costs paid by the owner and all guidelines met will the New York Main Street Program provide Grant Funds in reimbursements of up to 75% of the total costs.
William Strohmeyer, 111 E. Main Street,
received the downtown grants as well. The first grant allowed him to do the initial re-construction of the Businessware Consulting building when he first moved in, and this latest one paid for the painting and east wall construction.
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CLARIFICATION
Receiving such grants has not been as simple as it sounds.
Property owners have been required to:
1. submit proposals that included detailed descriptions of proposed improvements, the costs involved AND two separate bids.
2. prove that they, themselves, were financially capable of covering 100% of the costs involved.
3. the proposed projects were then reviewed by the agency and SHPO (the New York State Historic Preservation Office) who set specific guidelines.
4. Only after the completion of the projects, all costs paid by the owner and all guidelines met will the New York Main Street Program provide Grant Funds in reimbursements of up to 75% of the total costs.
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FOR THE RECORD
The sides of the new Sangerfield Township Salt Barn appear to be complete.
A third residential building has been added to Mike Tower's development next to Madison Street.
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CORRECTION
When writing about the "Home for Homeless Ladies," last week, I gave the erroneous impression the the residents' occupancy was free, made possible by the Tower trust - it was not!
The ladies, although without safe, comfortable homes in which to live, were far from penniless. Over the years entrance fees and monthly charges varied, but in general they were no less than and probably comparable to those that might be charged in what we call "upscale" Assisted Living establishments today.
******
The old "Broomcloset Photos" of the Great Nine Mile Swamp Exploration were enjoyed by so many blog readers that I've been digging out more prints dating back to the early 1970s.
Coming next week - pictures taken at a Rotary Club Halloween Party in the gymnasium of the Stafford Avenue School.
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Have a good day everyone!
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