Friday, December 21

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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, May 4

- WEATHER - From the US National Weather Station Binghamton After a warm spring day today, temperatures fall back below normal beginning Monday. In fact, low temperatures Monday night/early Tuesday morning will likely fall to around or below freezing. Ever wonder when the growing season begins where you live (when we start issuing frost/freeze products for the season)? Here is a regional map that shows the median date of the last spring freeze. -COVID-19 UPDATES & IN THE MAIL - Click Here for the Latest from Governor Cuomo - Including Additional Guidelines for Regions of NYS to Re-Open Click Here for the Latest from the CDC Click Here for the NYS Department of Labor Click Here for the Oneida County COVID-19 Dashboard Click Here for the Madison County COVID-19 Dashboard Click Here for the NYS Park Department Trash day is Tuesday, May 5th. Please remember to have trash in a neat pile, no longer than 6'...

Monday, May 11

- WEATHER - - COVID-19 UPDATES & IN THE MAIL - Click Here for the Latest from Governor Cuomo Click Here for the Latest from the CDC Click Here for the NYS Department of Labor Click Here for the Oneida County COVID-19 Dashboard Click Here for the Madison County COVID-19 Dashboard Click Here for the NYS Park Department Stay Updated with WCS "Starting today, Waterville Jr/Sr High's daily announcements are on YouTube! Announcements are brought to you by @WatervilleStuCo and starting later this week will also include Senior Spotlights, highlighting members of the Class of 2020!" Click Here for the YouTube link The Waterville Board of Education Meetings for May 12 & 19 2020 will take place at 5 pm remotely. Please see the School Website https://www.watervillecsd.org/ Click Here for More Info The Oneida County Market begins Saturday, May 16th, 9 am -1 pm Behind U...

Thursday, October 7

-IN MEMORIAM- Linda S. Jaquays Bono April 26, 1951 - October 4, 2021 Click HERE for the complete obituary. -WEATHER- WEEK OF OCTOBER 6 -12, 2021 -LOCAL CALENDARS- -Village of Waterville- -Waterville Central School- -Waterville Public Library- -IN THE MAIL- Register HERE for Halloween Science Experiments! Hello Friends! Here's the Class of 1991 Official Reunion Invite. We apologize for the short-notice. We have been closely watching COVID numbers and have been given the green light to move forward. Please share with all classmates and school staff. Masks required for unvaccinated at the Football game, per school policy. Personal choice, with no judging at the Lodge! Hope to see you there! Significant others included! Register HERE for Pound Fitness Class! Community members, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to join in the fun by creating a Trick-Or-Treat Station along the tail. Register Here: https://forms.gle/1FSiZagsbNst4YMC9 -AROUND TOWN- The start of Hall...

Wednesday, April 15th

- IN MEMORIAM - Francis J. Lallier December 10, 1934 - April 14, 2020 Click Here for Full Obituary - WEATHER - - COVID-19 UPDATES & IN THE MAIL- Click Here for the Latest from Governor Cuomo Click Here for Info on the Tax Day Extension -The Federal Income Tax Filing Due Date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. Click Here for the Latest from The CDC Click Here for NYS Department of Labor File a new Unemployment Insurance claim here. Our online filing system has been improved to better serve New Yorkers. You may file your claim any day of the week (Monday-Sunday) from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM (Eastern Time). New Yorkers who have already filed partial claims under the old UI system and were told to call the call center to finish their application should NOT - instead, the DOL call center will call these New Yorkers directly. Click Here for the Oneida County COVID-19 Dashboard Click Here for the M...

Friday, May 22

- WEATHER -

Hub of the Huddle