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

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, December 27

-WEATHER- -LOCAL CALENDARS- -Village of Waterville- -Waterville Central School District- -Waterville Public Library- -Waterville First- -IN THE MAIL- ...volunteers will be taking some time off to spend with their families, and we will see you all in the new year! If you have a diaper emergency during this time, please contact us through Facebook messenger, we are happy to help. The holidays can be tough, and diaper need does not have to add to that stress! The MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ONEIDA, NEW YORK is excited to exhibit G. Russell Oechsle’s private collection of wooden cased shelf clocks from Madison County clockmaker masters- William Dexter, Horace Dexter and Carter & Weller of Stockbridge, and L.&J. Frisbie of Chittenango. Mr. Oschsle’s clock collection that spans from 1830-1842 will be the largest exhibit of these clocks in one setting at the Historical Society. -AROUND TOWN- From: WCS Sports Booster Club From: Waterville Central School District (MPS) MPS P...

Monday, November 13

- WEATHER - For a little speculation... Click for Link ***** - LOCAL CALENDARS - Village: Waterville Public Library: Waterville Central School: WCS Sports: ***** - IN THE MAIL - MPS PTA Scholastic Book Fair Monday, November 13th - Friday, November 17th WCS Early Dismissal for Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:20 am K-8 Dismissal 114th Annual Prize Speaking Contest 7 pm Waterville Jr/Sr High School Auditorium Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 23rd 9 am @ Firemen's Field "Please Join us for the 2nd Annual Waterville Turkey Trot! This will be an informal way for friends,family and neighbors to come out and enjoy a nice walk or run before we sit down with those most important to us to stuff ourselves. I am hoping that everyone will join us in bringing with them food items and/or a monetary donation for the Waterville Area Food Pantry (we will have ...

Wednesday, August 30

- WEATHER - *** WCS Bus Routes: Click to Enlarge Also from the Bus Garage Substitute Bus Drivers Needed!! Civil service application,fingerprint clearance, high school diploma or GED required. Possession of or ability to obtain a Clean Commercial License B, PS and has a satisfactory driving record. Submit completed civil service application to: Craig Manderville, Transportation Supervisor Waterville Central School 381 Madison Ave Waterville, NY 13480 School Bus Drivers are subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return-to-duty testing for alcohol and controlled substances as required by Board Policy and U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. MPS Newsletter: Click Each Page to Enlarge WCS Sports: *** - IN THE MAIL - Tonight is the last Performance in the Park for 2017! Finish the summer off with "Elvis" by Don Brown from 6...

Monday, September 24

- WEATHER - ***** - LOCAL CALENDARS - Village: Waterville Public Library: Waterville Central School District: *Last Day to Pay School Tax is September 30th WPL Sports: Click for Link to updating schedules ***** - IN THE MAIL - ***** - AROUND TOWN - The Brothertown Optimist Club held their Installation Dinner and Celebration at Michael's Four Eleven Tour on Wednesday, September 19th. Russ Stewart was recognized with a plaque for serving as last year's president and Glen Carroll was installed as president for the 2018-19 year. *** @hockeyvilleUSA Patty Louise, owner/publisher of The Waterville Times, was celebrated over the weekend for her help in Clinton becoming Clinton- Kraft Hockeyville USA! Festivities took place throughout the community all weekend. @hockeyvilleUSA *** Sweet sunflowers out front... and ...

Monday, February 13

- WEATHER - 2- Hour Delay for Waterville CSD Today (announced Sunday evening as the snow continued on). ***** - NEWSWORTHY - Congratulations to the Waterville Volleyball Seniors (and team) who won their second CSC-III League Title this year, the only two Titles in Waterville Volleyball History Left to Right: Elizabeth Eastman, Tori Buschor, Olivia Hinman, Amber Spooner, Aubrey Hildreth, Josie Jaquays, and Kaelyn Brown. Jody Hildreth has coached this group of seniors since their first year on Modified in 7th grade, and saw them through these two Titles. His pride for the team and these seniors beams , " They have come so far and were integral to our two league victories." Other impressive statistics include: Josie Jaquays led the Center State Conference in blocks with a total of 40 Aubrey Hildreth led the Center State Conference with digs with a total of 233. She also led all of Section III in aces with 90 during the regular season. **...

Friday, December 21

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