Monday, February 22

It will be a light Blog week due to some vacations & busy schedules,
but send in your info and we'll be sure to share!

- IN THE MAIL -

MPS PTA is celebrating Family to School Week

with some fun events:

The brain show will be visiting the school during the day and then will be putting on

a show at night that the whole family can come too!

The fun will start at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 23rd in the MPS gym.

We hope to see you there.

At the end of the week we'll wrap up Family to School Week with a Family Valentine's Ball. Enjoy flowers, hair styling, family photos, DJ and dancing. Cost is $5 per family OR BRING YOUR PTA CARD AND GET IN FREE! Doors open at 5:30pm in the MPS cafeteria.
A parent or guardian must be present with the student for the entire event.

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Signs of High School Musical Season are appearing!

The WCS Musical Production of Anything Goes will take place March 10th, 11th, and 12th @ 7:30pm in the Waterville Jr/Sr High Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for reserved seating.More information will be posted about ticket sales by February 29th.

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Jody Hildreth sent these photographs
that he may not think are up to par with his professionalism,
but we certainly love seeing!

The waterfall in the Charles E. Baker State Forest area. Frozen solid and not quite as photogenic.

Cooper's Hawk
It was perched in a large tree along the road and I spotted it from a good distances.
I put the car in neutral and slowly crept downhill so as not to spook it.

Wintery Pines

- AT THE LIBRARY -

Arm Knitting
for Adults & Teens
Tues. Feb. 23 @ 6:30 pm

No needles needed, just
bring a friend and join the fun

Wednesday, May 24

- WEATHER - ***** Happy Birthday (yesterday) to Dottie Ruane! ***** - IN THE MAIL - Today: WCS High School Spring Concert Wed. May 24 7 pm *** Memorial Day Weekend: May 29, 2017 Parades: Waterville: 9 am Line up 8:30 am. Service following at Monument Park with Guest Speaker Assemblyman William Magee Call Tom McNamara for more information or to participate @315-841-8018 Parade Canceled in the event of rain. Deansboro: 10:30 am Service Prior @ 10:15 am at Veterans Memorial Kiddie Bike Parade Oriskany Falls: Noon Service Following at Douglas Park Guest Speaker Dean Kimball From Village Clerk Amber Bell, also note that " instead of the Legion offering hotdogs and hamburgers at the Legion, the Pride in the Community Committee/Fireworks over Oriskany Falls will be providing free hotdogs and refreshment right at the park for the kids that march in...

Friday, March 8

- IN MEMORIAM - Majorie A. "Marge" Brackett December 20, 1927 - March 6, 2019 Click Here for Full Obituary ***** - WEATHER - ***** - COMMUNITY - In response to the fire that took place at the Coon family home on Wednesday on Brothertown Rd Click here for Link to GoFundMe for the Coon Family " On Wednesday, March 6th, the Coon family suffered a devastating loss due to a house fire. Todd Coon the father of four young children was the only one home at the time when the fire broke out. Todd was asleep because he works third shift. By the grace of God, Kurt Carney, his neighbor was unexpectedly home at the time. After many attempts, Kurt was able to wake Todd and he escaped safely, but all of their belongings are gone. Todd and his wife Casey, an Army Veteran, started their lives in this house 6 years ago after she completed her service to our country. They have accumulated many things and have made many memories with their childre...

Friday, March 19

Hobart L. "Hobie" Morris January 18, 1939 - March 13, 2021 Click for Full Obituary Roy Robert Roher July 17, 1927 - March 16, 2021 Click here for Full Obituary

Monday, November 30

- WEATHER -

Friday, March 5

Joseph E. Reddy July 20, 1944 - March 4, 2021 Click Here for Full Obituary With this tribute from the Oriskany Falls Fire Department: With deep sadness, we share the news that past member Joseph Reddy has passed. Joe became a member of the Oriskany Falls Fire Department in 1968. Over his 50+ years, he served in many capacities including; the department Secretary, President, long time Fire Commissioner and earned Life-Member status. In addition, he served as Mayor of our Village from 1974 to 1977. His contributions to our department during his years of service are immeasurable. He was an integral part of many activities of yesteryear including being the Chairman of the Snowmobile races, Motocross races and Field Day Committee, as well as a long time delegate to the Oneida County Fireman’s Association. He never shied away from a microphone and was often the Master of Ceremonies at the Field Day parades, Department banquets and Village of Oriskany Falls Memorial Day ceremonies. Joe...

Monday, August 6

- WEATHER - ***** Happy Birthday (today) to Debbie Lemery! Happy Birthday (today) to Lindsay Gallagher! Happy Birthday (tomorrow) to Bill Getman! Happy Birthday (tomorrow) to Pastor Nelson! ***** - LOCAL CALENDARS - Village: Waterville Public Library: ***** - IN THE MAIL - Ruth Allen Memorial Run/Walk ***** - AROUND TOWN - Monday: On Saturday this Waterville Public Library Carnival took place under finally blue skies, and lots of summer heat. *** Similar weather held for the Chittning Pond Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday- complete with t-shirts, lunch, prizes, trophies and more.

Hub of the Huddle