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Friday, August 19

- WEATHER -

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- NEWSWORTHY -


Photo Special to the Dispatch by Mike Jaquays
Oneida Daily Dispatch put out a great story on Lester Bugbee!
Click Here to Read the Full Story


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- IN THE MAIL -

This Week:



An Update from the Historical Society:
While Loomis Gang Country Bus Tours are sold out, maps are available for self-guided tours, and there's still plenty to see and do at the Historical Society at 220 East Main Street, Waterville. Enjoy exhibits on the Loomis Gang, our 50th Anniversary, George Eastman, the Brainard Family, Sangerfield, Waterville Businesses, Growing Up in Waterville, the Hop Cellar and the video "When the Hop Was King in Central New York," the 1895 Bowling Alley, and Looking Back, photos and artifacts from Waterville's past. Relax in our Coffee House and browse our Pie and Bake Sale while listening to the E-Z Strings Band at 10:30-11:30 and 12-1. Chicken BBQ is available from 11 AM for $10, including 1/2 chicken, salt potatoes, coleslaw, roll and butter, watermelon and drink. Hot Dog Meals are available for $5 and include a Hoffman hot dog on bun, chips, watermelon and drink. Our Gift Shoppe features books, videos, prints, mugs, T-shirts, toys, souvenirs, and crafts. 

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Next Week: August 22-28:










NY State Fair August 25 - September 5
Syracuse Fair Grounds

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Upcoming - September & Beyond:







Click Here for the Cruisin' Website Homepage
Call Brian Bogan for more information on the Parade at 292-3877
Click Each Below for a link to Registration Forms:
Kids Run
Mary Cleary 5k Run/Walk
Softball Tournament
Car Show
Chili Cookoff
Tractor Show
Craft Fair/Bake Sale Vendor  (August 31st Deadline)
Food Vendor (August 31st Deadline)









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- AROUND TOWN -





Wednesday Night Music in the Park with the Nelson Brothers.



The Garden Club gave us all a sunny surprise in the planters this year.  
Have you been watching the sunflowers come to great height?




Jeff Reynolds caught more storm clouds moving in Thursday morning at WPL


August's Sturgeon Moon rising on Thursday Night
Click here to read more about the Sturgeon Moon from space.com

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