Friday, June 7

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From the Waterville Historical Society:
At its Annual Meeting on May 5, Waterville Historical Society held a reception to honor Joseph W. Falk on his retirement from his 20-year tenure as Society President. Over the past two decades Joe and his wife Kelly have spearheaded the growth of the Historical Society as a vital part of the community. When the Society was without a permanent home, they established it as a historical museum for the Village of Waterville and Town of Sangerfield, first in the former Episcopal and Welsh Church and Village Hall on White Street, and for the past ten years in the Brainard House (the former YMCA and Waterville Public Library) at 220 East Main Street. They developed a series of educational and entertaining events to raise funds for the Society's programs, including the Summer Festival and Loomis Gang Country Tours, the Victorian Tea, and the Hop Dig, co-sponsored by Waterville First and Michael's Fine Food and Spirits. Throughout his tenure Joe has led the Board of Directors and volunteers in presenting lively and diverse local history programs and developing historical exhibits. His legacy includes the Hop Cellar, displaying the Society's collection of hop growing and processing equipment, installed by a local Boy Scout troop, and the YMCA basketball court and bowling alley, restored by Kent C. Cole. He has built community partnerships and obtained financial support from individuals, foundations, and businesses to restore and maintain the Society's headquarters, expand access for visitors with disabilities, and preserve and interpret the collections. As Chair of the Exhibits Committee, Kelly Falk has developed exhibits on the Loomis Gang, the Brainard Family, Waterville native son George Eastman, and the early history of the Town of Sangerfield. She has been the chief developer and guide for the Loomis Gang Country Tours, and is a sought-after speaker on the Loomis Gang, George Eastman, Waterville in the Civil War, and other local history topics. The community owes a deep debt of gratitude to Joe and Kelly Falk for their tireless efforts and years of dedicated service in preserving Waterville history.

Joe Falk accepts a citation from Bill Magee honoring Waterville Historical Society's 50th Anniversary at the Hop Dig, October 2016

Joe and Kelly Falk at Waterville Historical Society's 50th Anniversary Open House, March 2016

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Connie Bocko was a special guest working with the High School Art Club on designing glass fused pendants and sun catchers earlier this month.

Photos: Waterville CSD Art Department

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Molly Williams had the privileged of being a recipient of the Oneida County Youth Bureau Awards for Exception Youth Leadership

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Jalen Getchonis and John Brouillette were also honored over at the High School Music Student Acknowledgement Luncheon

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In the Village:

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...

Thursday, August 26

-IN MEMORIAM- Jacqueline M. Warcup March 7, 1963 - August 24, 2021 Click here for the complete obituary. Coralie "Corky" Edwards-Friers October 21, 1921 - August 18, 2021 Click here for the complete obituary. -WEATHER- -LOCAL CALENDARS- Village of Waterville Waterville Central School Click for WCS calendar draft: https://www.watervillecsd.org/cms/lib/NY01914022/Centricity/ModuleInstance/ 191/Waterville%20Calendar%20Color.pdf Waterville Public Library -IN THE MAIL- Universal Pre-K Open House scheduled for Tuesday, August 31, has been cancelled. Community Organizations! If you would like to setup a table at our Open House events, please contact the Jr./Sr. High or Memorial Park Elementary. Jr./Sr. High: September 1 (315) 841-3800 mclapp@watervillecsd.org MPS: September 2 (315) 841-3700 sbrennan@watervillecsd.org Register for your Car Seat Appointment Here: https://forms.gle/MXYhJ3uVGTDwKox76 Join us this month at Waterville Public Library 's Lemonade on the Lawn where...

Monday, November 30

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Thursday, January 13

-IN MEMORIAM- Ernest J. "Ernie" Werner January 23, 1946 - January 8, 2022 Click HERE for the complete obituary. -WEATHER- -LOCAL CALENDARS- -Village of Waterville- -Waterville Central School- -Waterville Public Library- -Waterville First- -IN THE MAIL- Click HERE for Curtains Ad Link While we need a bit more snow here, if you travel a little north this long weekend, use that library card to check out snowshoes! WPL has 3 Adult pairs and 4 Children's pairs that check out with an adult Mid York library card. Soon we hope to have enough snow for local use too! We (Waterville Historical Society) are closed for the winter months (we're sure winter will arrive) while we complete some building projects. We are open by appointment, either email or FB message us. -AROUND TOWN- Blog Pics Village wreaths are coming down, a sure sign that a new year has begun! Around town, inconsistent snowfall... ...provides the keen observer... ...with an opportunity to... ...appreciate the ...

Friday, March 5

Joseph E. Reddy July 20, 1944 - March 4, 2021 Click Here for Full Obituary With this tribute from the Oriskany Falls Fire Department: With deep sadness, we share the news that past member Joseph Reddy has passed. Joe became a member of the Oriskany Falls Fire Department in 1968. Over his 50+ years, he served in many capacities including; the department Secretary, President, long time Fire Commissioner and earned Life-Member status. In addition, he served as Mayor of our Village from 1974 to 1977. His contributions to our department during his years of service are immeasurable. He was an integral part of many activities of yesteryear including being the Chairman of the Snowmobile races, Motocross races and Field Day Committee, as well as a long time delegate to the Oneida County Fireman’s Association. He never shied away from a microphone and was often the Master of Ceremonies at the Field Day parades, Department banquets and Village of Oriskany Falls Memorial Day ceremonies. Joe...

Monday, July 27