- IN MEMORIAM -
Philippa S. Brown
April 10, 1937 - February 15, 2019
The hardworking body and mind that started blogging in Waterville in 2006
"This blog is about life in Waterville - a small village in Upstate New York that was first settled in 1792 - and is intended as an adjunct and continuation of a column called "In Timely Manner" which has appeared on a regular basis in the "Waterville Times" for the past two years or more.
In "At Home in the Huddle" the writer will include those social notes and items of interest to the residents of the community as well as to those who once lived in Waterville and also for the edification and/or amusement of those who may read this, in years to come, wondering what life was like in this little village, "long ago."
Although we venture from the hard copy of newsprint to the medium of the internet - an enormous leap in technology - we shall not take that same leap in style and shall continue, as we have in the past, to emulate the precision and prose of those who served this social purpose a century past. The advantages to the writer are several: space limitations and deadlines "Begone!" And - with considerable luck and perseverance - photographs can appear!
This series will assuredly include remarks about the ongoing Department of Transportation Highway Reconstruction Project, the status of crops in outlying fields, announcements of events planned and details of delights experienced at events past, bits of history and early days here, in the "Huddle," but it can be NOTHING without the readers' communiqués! We shall welcome them whether they arrive by post, by telephone or electronically! "
Although we venture from the hard copy of newsprint to the medium of the internet - an enormous leap in technology - we shall not take that same leap in style and shall continue, as we have in the past, to emulate the precision and prose of those who served this social purpose a century past. The advantages to the writer are several: space limitations and deadlines "Begone!" And - with considerable luck and perseverance - photographs can appear!
This series will assuredly include remarks about the ongoing Department of Transportation Highway Reconstruction Project, the status of crops in outlying fields, announcements of events planned and details of delights experienced at events past, bits of history and early days here, in the "Huddle," but it can be NOTHING without the readers' communiqués! We shall welcome them whether they arrive by post, by telephone or electronically! "
In keeping with these objectives, we are looking forward to a collaboration that happened to be put into motion over the last few weeks for more history, as well as memories (which are history in the making). Be on the lookout for photos and/or prompts from the Times that you can help us flesh out, connect, and build on.
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Of course, Flip left quite a legacy here at the library aside from passing down the blog. The Barton-Brown Observatory, many informative and laughter filled 'Old Timers' Story Swap' years, wonderful archives, artwork, and more.
Dedication of the Barton-Brown Observatory to Flip and Dick on June 20, 2013
Historic writings and photographs collected by the Browns of Whiskey Hollow
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- WEATHER -
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- LOCAL CALENDARS -
Village:
Waterville Public Library:
Waterville Central School:
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- IN THE MAIL -
Spring registration is OPEN! Players who played in fall 2018 are already registered for the spring season. If you didn't play in the fall and would like to play this spring visit ayso492.org to register.
4U-6U register by 4/1
8U register by 3/29
10U & 12U register by 3/1
*a $5 late fee applies for all sign-ups occurring past the deadline.
Our spring session runs April 27th - June 23rd
4U-6U register by 4/1
8U register by 3/29
10U & 12U register by 3/1
*a $5 late fee applies for all sign-ups occurring past the deadline.
Our spring session runs April 27th - June 23rd
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- AROUND TOWN -
Gas & Milk:
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The February Snow Super Moon that you should try to still get a glimpse of in person (or at least a far superior photo).
Purple & Gold adorned many doorways as both Girls & Boys Basketball headed to Sectional games on Tuesday night. Both teams lost after working hard for great seasons.
Click Here for the Full Photo Gallery by the O.D.
Kids at the library took on building with the Lego Mindstorm EV3 kits today. Plus, many feathered friends will have new bird feeders to snack on.
The Cub Scouts also keeping busy, learned about ice fishing at Leland Pond over the weekend.
Photos Cub Scout Pack 23
