for Monday morning

It's Garbage Day.
15.8 degrees at 6:30 a.m.

The TWCNY Weather Forecast:

"Remaining Cold, Late Week Warmup.

It will be a cold start to the work week with highs in the 20s and lake effect clouds and snow showers. Breaks of sun possible, but a winter like pattern continues. 

There will be a large, powerful storm developing to our southeast Tuesday afternoon. We look to miss the brunt of this, but expect some light snow through Tuesday night, which could lead to light accumulations. 

Wednesday will be windy and cold with  flurries/snow showers south of the lake."

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Spotted on Facebook:

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Despite the short-term forecast, Tom remains optimistic ......

.... and geese are flying North!

Easter Eggs have appeared at the Brouillettes' on Barton Avenue .....

............... and a wreath of Flowers decorates the front doorway at Althea Browne's home on E. Bacon Street.

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A Sure Sign of Spring:

Girl Scout Cookies are here!

If you missed them this past weekend, they'll be back at Nice 'n Easy in Sangerfield for the next three weekends!

Saturdays from 11:00 - 1.00
Sundays from 1:00 - 3:00

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Also seen...


................  right next to the newly created fishing area on Big Creek, south of the Forge Hollow bridge, a cleverly sawn log making a perfectly placed fisherman's chair!

Just waiting for April 1.

"NY trout season starts soon; licenses sold online"

- from the Observer-Dispatch.

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Also seen......

...  on the Wild, Wild Western side of Clinton, across from the Harding Farm on Route 233, a dozen or more Bison.

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COMING EVENTS

There are no special events at the Library today.

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Tuesday

Movie at 6:00

Be enchanted by the story of Mary Poppins coming to life in "Saving Mr. Banks" on our big screen.

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6:30 p.m. -  "Kids' Book Club"

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7:00 p.m. -  "Knit 2gether"

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Board Meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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FRIDAY AT THE LIBRARY

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SUNDAY SPECIAL

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LOOKING AHEAD

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FOR THE RECORD

It took a little bit of fussing, but I've made searching for "At Home in the Huddle 2014" a little bit easier. If you want to tell someone how to locate it on the internet, just tell them to search for "the Waterville Blog!"

Have a good day, everyone.
Next scheduled blog post - Wednesday morning.

Are you ready? It's nearly here!!

"Spring begins with the vernal equinox 

on March 20 at 12:57 P.M. EDT

The Vernal Equinox

"Ah, spring! This season brings increasing daylight, warming temperatures, and the rebirth of flora and fauna.

The word equinox is derived from the Latin words meaning “equal night.” Days and nights are approximately equal everywhere and the Sun rises and sets due east and west.

At the equinoxes, the tilt of Earth relative to the Sun is zero, which means that Earth’s axis neither points toward nor away from the Sun. (However, the tilt of Earth relative to its plane of orbit, called the ecliptic plane, is always about 23.5 degrees.)"

- from the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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THE EVIDENCE THAT THIS IS TRUE

Although there are no WCS Sports Events shown on  the DigitalSports schedule, I think that these ladies must be members of the Girls' Track Team, out for an afternoon run yesterday.

In one of my flower beds the first Daffodil sprouts have emerged .....

.... and my "Snow Stake," painted a different color at each 12", appears ready to collapse!

There are more and more catkins on Pussy Willows ......

................. and Weeping Willows have a golden tinge.

The Killdeer, which are about robin-size and easily recognized by their distinctive brown/black & white markings,  have arrived in Hanover and are seen skimming rapidly just a foot or two above corn stubble in search of good nesting spots.

Throughout the community "frost heaves" and "pot holes" are becoming more numerous and challenging, and

The Waterville DPW Street Sweeper made it's Springtime debut, yesterday.

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Today is Garbage Day and it's 36.7 degrees at 7:30 a.m.

There is, however, this Forecast from TWCNY:

"Occasional Showers /Snow Showers

Scattered rain and wet snow showers will remain in the forecast today before a drier air mass builds back in Friday. Temperatures will continue to top out in the upper 30s and low 40s right into the first half of the weekend. Colder air works back in on Sunday with highs near 30.  

Temperatures will likeley be stuck in the 20s on Monday before warming back into the 30s by the middle of next week."

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IN OTHER NEWS

• "Waterville Central proposes $7.7M capital project"

  - from the Observer-Dspatch.
  

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- and there are posters all over the community!

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Front Page Headlines from

THE WATERVILLE TIMES

"Great Season Ends In State Semifinals"

"Beautiful Music of The Night"

"Marshall Purchases Equipment"

"WCS Board Weighs Where Students Go"

"Town’s Judicial Process Outlined"

"Military Promotion"

"Get Free Tax Help "

To read more, please click HERE.

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COMING EVENTS

At the Library

"Superhero Club" at 6:00 p.m.

Ages 5 & up | Sign Up

At this new and exciting program kids are welcome to dress up as any superhero and we’ll do something new each month! 

March: Obstacle Course!

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Friday Movie Matinée at 1:00

Rated PG-13

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Friday Family Movie at 6:30 p.m.

Come to the library with your family and friends to catch this amazing Disney movie on our big screen! 

If you come early between 5-6pm you can make a frozen craft before the movie begins!

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ELSEWHERE

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WATERVILLE MUNICIPAL HALL

Saturday, March 22   8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Have a good weekend everyone!

With Sorrow and Sympathy

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Ellen C. Maine

1935 - 2014

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Eleanor Green Stephenson

1918 - 2014

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Monday morning update

It's Garbage Day

8.1 degrees at 7:00 a.m.

Here is the TWCNY Morning Weather Forecast:

"Chilly Start to the Week, Temperatures Improve Toward Midweek

It will be a bitter cold start to the week with temperatures in the single digits to start the day. After seeing plenty of sunshine through the day, high temperatures will be below average with highs generally ending up between 20 and 25.

Over the next few days a slight warming trend looks to take place with highs in the 30s Tuesday and closer to 40 degrees Wednesday. Luckily, this temperature moderation will be accompanied by quiet conditions until the arrival of our next system around the middle of the week."

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It's also

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

"St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D. Although his father was a Christian deacon, it has been suggested that he probably took on the role because of tax incentives and there is no evidence that Patrick came from a particularly religious family. At the age of 16, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family’s estate. They transported him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. (There is some dispute over where this captivity took place. Although many believe he was taken to live in Mount Slemish in County Antrim, it is more likely that he was held in County Mayo near Killala.) During this time, he worked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people. Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for solace, becoming a devout Christian. (It is also believed that Patrick first began to dream of converting the Irish people to Christianity during his captivity.)"

To read more, please click HERE, at History.com.

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Traditional St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks have appeared at Bonnie and Joanna's ......

........... and at their next-door neighbor's home on Babbott Avenue.

A leprechaun and big green bows decorate this front doorway on White Street.

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to

Denise Jaquays-Tarbox  and Kevin Ford!

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In the aftermath of the Boy's Basketball Team's loss on Friday, many many letters of consolation and commendation have been sent to them.  This, from Brian Staring, sums them up:

"You may have lost today in the Final Four, but to everyone who has watched you play all season, you have done what no other team has done in The Waterville Boys Varsity Basketball history. What does it take to be a champion? Desire, dedication, determination, concentration and the will to win. You have done just that. Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, and a vision. Your vision has done everything you set out to do since the season started. Champions are not the ones who always win the game - champions are the ones who get out there and try. They give everything and play from there heart. You guys have had a great season. A season that will last many years. You have made memories that will last you a lifetime. Memories that will last a long time to the community. When you’re older, you will bring your children, and grandchildren to the Waterville High Schools’ Gym and showing them the banners and trophies you have won this year. You will be telling them the many stories of how you played as a team. The team were you all became brothers, family. "

" Leslie Risley: " From an old timer, whose husband played a thousand years ago as well as current boyfriend (smile.) Am so proud of the purple and gold!!!!"

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For their part, letters and notes of  Thanks came from the players themselves.  This was posted on Facebook by Zach Sawyer:  "Thank you to all the Waterville fans and the whole community for coming out and supporting us. We couldn't have gone this far without any of you guys. It was truly an amazing experience and thank you everyone that has supported us! "

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Meanwhile, back in Waterville,  the Waterville Central School 1914 Musical Production, "Phantom of the Opera," ran for three consecutive nights and has received more rave reviews than I've heard in many years!

What you've been waiting for .....

Jody Hildreth's Photos of "The Phantom"

Part 1.

Part 2.

With Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of "Phantom" and great thanks to Jody Hildreth for sharing these pictures with all of us!

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Sunday Views

There seems to be more ice at the Caves in Forge Hollow than there usually is....

 ..... and I really think that there is more wind and drifts are higher on South Brothertown Road than anywhere else in the community!

There wasn't much cover on the trail leading Eastward from Osborn Avenue, yesterday afternoon ......

........... but several snowmobilers had found their way to Nice 'n Easy in Sangerfield for a mid-day break.

Sap is running, and Morgan's has just what you need to tap your own Maple Trees!

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And speaking of Maples .....

Coming on March 22, 23 and 29, 30.

Learn more HERE.

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OTHER COMING EVENTS

ELECTIONS ON TUESDAY!

 In Waterville, 

incumbent Scott Woodhouse and new candidate Brian Bogan are running unopposed for the two seats on the ballot. 

In Oriskany Falls, 

incumbent Tom Kilts is joined by newcomer Ben Stuttard for the two open seats. 

Voting is from 12 to 9 p.m.

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At WCS

Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION

Character - Scholarship - Leadership - Service

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AT THE LIBRARY

There are no special events on Monday.

On Tuesday at 7:00

"Knit 2gether"

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On Wednesday

"Lots of Dots" at 4:00 p.m.

Ages 6 & up | Sign Up

It’s Youth Art Month and we’re celebrating with dots! Lots and lots of dots. Splatter paint, pencil art, stampers, how many ways can we find to make dot art? Join us for artistic fun and make a painting for the library’s display and one to take home!

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On Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

NEW:  Walking Group

Join us for a high comradry, low pressure group who just want to get out and walk. We'll meet each Wednesday, explore some walking routes in town together [at our own paces], and maybe organize some trips for trail walking, even ADK hikes...

Eventually- we'll base this group around your wants and needs. 

The forecast looks good!

Come and join!

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FOR THE RECORD

March is the month of the Full Worm Moon. 

"The Full Worm Moon was given its name by the Algonquin tribes from New England to Lake Superior.

At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. 

In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins."

- from the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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Although I still enjoy riding round looking at the Winter Scenery and still think "It's so pretty!" I really am very sick of the COLD!

So - I'm going back into hibernation for the rest of Winter and will see you, again, in Spring!

(That will be Thursday morning, of course!)