Friday, December 21

- WEATHER -

Today's warm weather ironically comes on the Winter Solstice, marking the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year. Click Here for more from the Farmers' Almanac

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- IN THE MAIL -

Donations are still being accepted for the two recent house fires that occurred.
Items for all can be delivered to the Oriskany Falls American Legion Post 569.

For the Elwoods: Jeannie wears size 18-20 tops, 18 pants, and size 8-9 wide shoes. Walt wears size 44 pant, 2XL shirts and size 12 wide shoe.

The Skeele Agency in Waterville is also still accepting and transporting items for Lee Edwards. With what has come in, they are focusing on:

Clothing: pants 32 x 29, shirts Large/Coat/Sweats/socks/ Shoes size 10 ½ / blankets / cards for Stewarts, CVS, Dollar General for meals & other necessities.

Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm, is the LAST DAY of the Historical Society Art Festival!

Click for GoFundMe for Gavin Jerzak

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- AROUND TOWN -

The Mandarin Chinese students took some time to carol around MPS. Students at MPS also had a special Polar Express themed surprise lined up for them today thanks to the PTA. While students at the Jr/Sr High enjoyed a weeks worth of themed days and fun. Plus, cocoa & cookies served by Student Council and music by the Sax Ensemble today.

Photo: @ watervillesupt

Photos @watervillestuco

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Pop Warner held their trophy/award ceremony earlier in the week, with 2 Tri-Valley Champion teams, Scholar and Eagle Athletes and more. Congratulations!

Photos: Waterville Pop Warner

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More areas where high speed complaints have been coming in as set up with solar speed signs for awareness and data.

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Without further ado, the winners of this year's

Waterville Garden Club Decorating Contest!

Photos are of some, not all, entrants and winners. Please enjoy a drive or walk around to see the lights twinkle and truly shine for yourself. Pictures do not do them justice.

"Best of the Best" Overall Effect Category:

1st Place (tie):

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Maine - MaCabe Rd

Mr. & Mrs. Don Neff - 164 Berrill Ave

2nd Place (tie):

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Blinebry - 179 Madison St

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Coiro - 466 White St

3rd Place (tie):
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tice - 119 Bacon St

Mr. & Mrs. Dave Upcraft - 192 W. Bacon St

Honorable Mention:
Mr. & Mrs. John Pumilia

Ms. Patty Hinman

Mr. & Mrs. Hoffmeister

Mr. & Mrs. Francis Wright

Mr. & Mrs. Dave Petrie

"Best of the Best" Doorway Category:
1st Place:

Mr. & Mrs.Mike Rogers - 139 White St

2nd Place:

Mr. & Mrs.Louis Langone - 124 W. Bacon St

3rd Place (tie):
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Salata - 203 Osborne Ave

Mrs. Marge Wilson - 390 Tower St

Honorable Mention:

Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Bechy

Ms. Aggie Kelsey

Ms. Rosemary Broedel

Overall Effect Category:

1st Place:

Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Cornish - 339 White St

2nd Place (tie):

Ms. Jennifer Beach and Joseph Miller - Osborne Ave

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Kemp - Rt. 315

3rd Place:

Mr. & Mrs.Brian Briggs - 117 E. Bacon St

Overall Honorable Mention:

Mr. & Mrs.Darren Cope

Mr. & Mrs.Stillman Wright

Mr. & Mrs.Scott Harney

Doorway Category:

1st Place:

Mr. & Mrs. Matt Patterson - White St

2nd Place:

Mr. & Mrs.Mott - 168 Madison St

3rd Place:

Mr. & Mrs. Robert McNamara - Tower St

Honorable Mention:

Mr. & Mrs.Kevin Kelley

Mr. & Mrs.Loudon

Manger Scenes Category:

1st Place:

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Pumilia - Stafford Ave

2nd Place:

Mr. & Mrs.Rob Perry - Putnam St

3rd Place:

Mr. & Mrs. Dave Lemery - Berrill Ave

Honorable Mention:

Waterville Catholic Church

Warm & Cozy Christmas Category:

1st Place:
Mr. & Mrs. Greg VonMatt

2nd Place:

Mr. Jim Bracket - Elmwood Ave

3rd Place:

Mr. & Mrs.Doug Plourde - 405 tower St

Creative Use of Color and Lights Category:

1st Place:

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Holic - 125 W. Bacon St

2nd Place:

Mr. Mike Conway - Elmwood Ave

3rd Place:

Mr. & Mrs.Dan Woodward - W. Bacon St

Honorable Mention:

Ms. Wilma Pomeroy

Business Category:

1st Place:

Daniel Maine and Associates - 7729 Madison St

2nd Place:
Fred's Barber Shop - 120 W. Main St.

3rd Place (tie):

The Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home - 210 E. Main St

Morgan's Hardware - 108 W. Main St

Honorable Mention:

Open Systems

Waterville Fire House

Waterville Times

Special Honorable Mention:

The Village of Waterville for the Beautifully decorated light poles and Gazebo

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No Blog Post Monday, December 24th or Wednesday, December 26th

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...

Monday, August 16

-IN MEMORIAM- -WEATHER- -LOCAL CALENDARS- Village of Waterville Waterville Central School Waterville Public Library -IN THE MAIL- All preorders and NEW purchases can be made and picked up this Friday, August 13th from 3pm-6pm and Monday, August 16th from 5pm-8pm at the Jr./Sr. High! Yearbooks can be purchased for $60 cash or check made out to “Academic Union.” Any flag football families you can join our Band App by using the QR code in the picture provided for Game and Practice updates! Thanks! Or use the invite url, Hey, join our 'Waterville Pop Warner Flag Football' group on BAND - The app for groups and communities! https://band.us/n/a7a251q0Kah0S It's School Supplies Collection time! If you're out and about and have a little extra to share, bring it on by! Please stick to items on the WCS lists for this drive. We'll pass items on to be distributed through the Waterville Area Food Pantry at the Lemonade on the Lawn event August 26th, as well as at the pantry. ...

Monday, February 1

- IN MEMORIAM - Patrick A. Mangan July 24, 1950 - January 28, 2021 Click Here for Full Obituary

Monday, September 19

- IN MEMORIAM - Donald J. Hammond October 19, 1930 - September 16, 2016 Click Here for Full Obituary ***** - WEATHER - ***** Congratulations to WCS' Julie Olmstead for winning CLRC School Library Staff All-Star of the Year! ***** - IN THE MAIL - Looking Forward to the Weekend: Pre-Sale Tickets Only @ 841-3077 Click for more information Click for Website *** October: ***** WCS Sports Weekly Schedule(to be posted each Monday) Click Here for Digital Calendar ***** - AROUND TOWN - There are so many Cruisin' Into Waterville Pictures! We're going to spread this out throughout the week, and more pictures will later be available at cruisinintowaterville.com. Softball Tournament : The Brothertown Optimist Club sponsored the Softball Tournament with seven participating teams. The winning team was K & S from Brookfield: Photo & Info courtesy of Terry Tanner *** The Car Show ...

Thursday, August 5

-IN MEMORIAM- Charles Brubaker Died: August 2, 2021 Click here for more information -WEATHER- -LOCAL CALENDARS- -Village of Waterville- -Waterville Public Library- -Waterville Central School- -IN THE MAIL- WCSD Fall Sports Update FamilyID will open for registration for Fall Sports on Sunday, August 1. A link will be pushed out via ParentSquare. If you are in need of an updated physical, appointments will be available on Tuesday, August 10 at the Jr./Sr. High School. Please contact Ms. Fancett, Athletic Director's Secretary to schedule an appointment. Ms. Fancett can be reached at cfancett@watervillecsd.org or (315) 841-3808. Updated physicals can be emailed to Mrs. Kane, school nurse at akane@watervillecsd.org or faxed to (315) 841-3813. Tackle and Cheer Practices will start Monday August 2nd from 530pm to 8pm at Memorial Park School (behind bus garage). Please bring $60 per child for registration fee and any paperwork that you still may have. Flag practice will...

Wednesday, February 24

- WEATHER - A little bit of spring and winter weather will be coming our way this week. *** This week we got to see the Full Snow Moon Photo Credit: Old Farmers Almanac - Steve DiGiandomenico in Natick, MA Send any local pictures that showcase it our way! ****** - NEWSWORTHY - With great sadness Maddox Lawrence ****** - IN THE MAIL - Last night The Brain Show visited MPS. Families were able to compete against each other answering trivia questions. After you answered a question you had to dance. It looks like everyone had a very entertaining time. Oriskany Falls Little League Signups Registration will be held at the Oriskany Falls Village Hall 185 N.Main Street, Oriskany Falls Saturday, February 27th 9-11am For boys & girls in the Oriskany Falls, Deansboro and surrounding areas Ages 9-12 Registration Fee is $25 Practices start in March. Questions? Call Brian Bell (315)404-2179 Friday at the library @ 1pm **...

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