Monday, May 2

- IN MEMORIAM -

Mary E. Wilson

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- WEATHER -

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- IN THE MAIL -

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"Brian Bogan has sent this picture of Steamtown USA in Scranton, Pa. Two weeks ago he accompanied some distinguished civil war historians on a one week tour. In center of picture is Ed Bearss, chief historian for National Park Service1981-1994 and expert on Battle of Vicksburg. Ed was featured speaker at Civil War Roundtables in Binghamton and Reading during the trip.To Ed's right,Deb Conway of White St. Waterville who now runs the National Park at Steamtown in Scranton. Last year the group visited Fort Stanwix when Debbie was in charge there. To her right is Dean from Gettysburg who still lives on the family farm that was the extreme right flank for the Union army behind Culp's Hill at Battle of Gettysburg. To Ed Bearss'left is Stan Domosh of West Bacon St. Waterville. Stan invited me along and donated much of his Civil War book collection to Waterville Public Library including a complete set of O.R. (official records) for the Civil War if someone wants to do some serious research. finally to Stan's left is Wally from Reading, Pa. who at the age of 19 was the youngest guide to ever pass the Gettysburg test to become a park guide"

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- AT THE LIBRARY -

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- AROUND TOWN -

We're pretty sure that half the town was here over the weekend (the other half seemed to be on vacation in sunny, warm locations thanks to School Spring Break):

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Photos from Daniel Barden MudFest Facebook & Participants:

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- LOCAL CALENDARS -

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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, September 27

- IN MEMORIAM - Eva V. Ford December 24, 1925 - September 25, 2019 Click Here for Full Obituary ***** - WEATHER - ***** - IN THE MAIL - ***** - AROUND TOWN - Thursday had typical Autumn rain showers- mild, slightly chilly, and on and off. The day ended with a strong finish, as a thunderstorm rolled in with the surprise of a bit of hail! Community photos below. Photo: D. Bersani Photo: D. Bersani Photo: K. Henty-Hunter Photo: S. Cossette Photo: M. St. Peter Photo: J. Pearsall *** Photo: Waterville Central School District With far nicer weather to get out and about tonight, don't miss the WCS Drama Club production of "Game of Tiaras" happening Friday & Saturday only. Tickets at the door, 6:30 pm, 7 pm curtain. *** Mums along Main St: Plus the always sweetly dec...

Hub of the Huddle Has Moved!

The Hub of the Huddle is a publication of the Waterville Public Library and so has moved to the Waterville Public Library website. Click HERE for current blog posts.

Monday, January 3

-IN MEMORIAM- Cecilia A. Angier August 30, 1938 - December 30, 2021 Click HERE for the complete obituary. Gerald S. Penner August 16, 1940 - December 28, 2021 Click HERE for the complete obituary. James R. Pedersen July 23, 1949 - December 22, 2021 Click HERE for the complete obituary. -WEATHER- -LOCAL CALENDARS- -Village of Waterville- -Waterville Central School- -Waterville Public Library- -Waterville First- -IN THE MAIL- Click HERE for the scheduling link. -AROUND TOWN- From: Waterville Volunteer Fire Dept. Congratulations on your retirement Carl, we’re still glad to have you as a great member of the Waterville Fire Department Fire Police!! From: Waterville Residential Care Center December Employee of the Month! Warren Peck in Housekeeping Resident Council said he is a “good guy, hard working, personable, polite, well mannered and he goes above and beyond” Warren likes to joke aroundwith the residents as well. Congratulations Warren! WRCC rings in the New Year! Blog Pics After...

Monday, December 14

- IN MEMORIAM - George Nechwort **** - FOR THE RECORD - - IN THE MAIL - Please join us! for caroling at the Harding Nursing Home 530-630p, Thursday, December 17 (tenors, sopranos, altos especially welcome!) ROTARY CLUB OF WATERVILLE ***** ***** FROM THE LEGION... DANCE ! "All Tuned Up" playing from 8p until 11p. Saturday, December 19th Cover charge of $2.00 at the door. ****** - IN THE GALLERY AT WPL - ******** - NEWSWORTHY - At the Town of Sangerfield Council's final meeting of 2015, last week, three retiring members of the Council were recognized for 54 combined years of service! Roger Tanner Supervisor, 1984-2007 (24 years) and Councilperson, 1983, 2012-2015 (4 years) Kevin Kelley Councilperson, 1994-2007 (14 years) and Supervisor, 2008-2015 (8 years) Lorena Lenard ...

Monday, December 29

- LOCAL SEEN - Santa's Eye View Last Friday (on his way home after a long night at work!) The Huddle Shanley Rd and Post Street (Clinton and College Hill in distance to NW) Madison Wind Farm Solsville and Munnsville Wind Farm in distance Oriskany Falls The Quarry ****** Christmas Full Moon, 11pm Photo: jmr About the lunar halo (from the Farmers' Almanac 2016) A lunar halo is caused by the refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light through ice particles suspended within thin, wispy, high altitude cirrus or cirrostratus clouds. As light passes through these hexagon-shaped ice crystals, it is bent at a 22 degree angle, creating a halo 22 degrees in radius (or 44 degrees in diameter). A double halo, sometimes with spokes, may be seen on rare occasions when light reflects off water or ice. The prism effect of light passing through these six-sided ice crystals separates the light in...

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