Friday, November 13

It's Friday the 13th!
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The second Parent/Teacher Conference Day is Wednesday!

Wednesday, November 18 

Purple Team = No Classes

Gold Team = Virtual Classes Only from 1:30-4:00

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We wouldn't want to miss this one posted by Tom!

Plus an 18th!

Veterans Day the weather shifted, and the rain came. All day.

If you have not seen them, we recommend jumping on to the Waterville Residential Care Center's Facebook page to read about some of the fantastic veterans who now live there.

Photo: Waterville Residential Care Center
Anthony “Tony” Graziano

Mr. Graziano is a World War II Veteran, and a legend in both the boxing and restaurant worlds.
Mr. Graziano was a paratrooper in World War II and fought for our country and freedom for most of the duration of the war. He served in the European Theatre and was involved in many important battles including one of the major battles of World War II “The Battle of the Bulge”, which took place in Germany and Belgium and lasted for one month, one week and two days from December 16, 1944 to January 25, 1945. The “Battle of the Bulge” victory was an important step in enabling the Allied Forces to win the war.
Born in Verona, NY in 1922, Mr. Graziano began his boxing career early life and at one time had over 60 boxers under his wing and owned boxing gyms in Canastota, Rome, Syracuse and Utica. He became famous as a world-class boxing trainer/promoter/manager who worked with world champion boxing icons Carmen Basilio and Billy Backus. He also helped two other world champion boxing celebrities, Thomas Rocco Barbella and Jake “the Raging Bull” Lamotta get their life back on track to hall of fame boxing careers when he got them out of reformatory school early in their lives. In fact, Thomas Rocco Barbella took Mr. Graziano’s surname and became known as Rocky Graziano.
“Tony” Graziano also assisted in the establishment of the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, NY in 1989. He was inducted into the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in Belfast, Allegany County, in 2012 and was presented with a commemorative statue. Mr. Graziano helped the Onondaga County War Memorial in Syracuse, NY gain prominence in the 1950s and founded the Canastota Boxing Club. He was actively involved in the boxing world up until three or four years ago.
He began his culinary career as a teenager helping in elite restaurants in Utica, NY. In 1950, Mr. Graziano opened his own place and became the owner/operator and head chief of Graziano’s Italian Restaurant, located in Canastota, NY, that just recently closed after 70 years of business. His restaurant was known for having “five-star” cuisine and he was regarded as one of the best chiefs around.
Mr. Graziano is a true American Hero, as a World War II veteran, a world champion in boxing and a restaurateur legend!
Happy Veteran’s Day
Thank you for your service!

After starting the week in the 70s, there was a short-lived frost today, Friday morning, that has given way to partly cloudy skies at a more November-like 46 degrees. With the mild weather and the kind of year we've had, holiday decorations of all kinds can be discovered right now, and we can't blame a single them on any level! The DPW had the right idea, and switched out the summer banners for holiday wreaths. The additional lights that wrap the poles have not been lit yet, so we have even more to look forward to after Thanksgiving.

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 6

- WEATHER - ***** Happy Birthday (today) to Debbie Lemery! Happy Birthday (today) to Lindsay Gallagher! Happy Birthday (tomorrow) to Bill Getman! Happy Birthday (tomorrow) to Pastor Nelson! ***** - LOCAL CALENDARS - Village: Waterville Public Library: ***** - IN THE MAIL - Ruth Allen Memorial Run/Walk ***** - AROUND TOWN - Monday: On Saturday this Waterville Public Library Carnival took place under finally blue skies, and lots of summer heat. *** Similar weather held for the Chittning Pond Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday- complete with t-shirts, lunch, prizes, trophies and more.

Friday, March 8

- IN MEMORIAM - Majorie A. "Marge" Brackett December 20, 1927 - March 6, 2019 Click Here for Full Obituary ***** - WEATHER - ***** - COMMUNITY - In response to the fire that took place at the Coon family home on Wednesday on Brothertown Rd Click here for Link to GoFundMe for the Coon Family " On Wednesday, March 6th, the Coon family suffered a devastating loss due to a house fire. Todd Coon the father of four young children was the only one home at the time when the fire broke out. Todd was asleep because he works third shift. By the grace of God, Kurt Carney, his neighbor was unexpectedly home at the time. After many attempts, Kurt was able to wake Todd and he escaped safely, but all of their belongings are gone. Todd and his wife Casey, an Army Veteran, started their lives in this house 6 years ago after she completed her service to our country. They have accumulated many things and have made many memories with their childre...

Friday, March 19

Hobart L. "Hobie" Morris January 18, 1939 - March 13, 2021 Click for Full Obituary Roy Robert Roher July 17, 1927 - March 16, 2021 Click here for Full Obituary

Monday, February 5

- IN MEMORIAM - Gaetano J. "Guy" Scerbo January 31, 1926 - January 31, 2018 Click Here for Full Obituary ***** - WEATHER - ***** - LOCAL CALENDARS - Village: Waterville Public Library: Waterville Central School: WCS Sports: ***** - NEWSWORTHY - Click Here for Image for Recap Congratulations to Sophie Wittenbeck, ranked 3rd for CNY Girls Basketball Three Point Shots Click Here for Full Article ***** Happy Birthday wishes going out today to: Brenda Knoeller Heather Misiaszek Mary Fallon ***** - IN THE MAIL - Village Board Meeting Tonight, Monday February 5th, @ 7pm ***** - AROUND TOWN - Sunday snowfall into Monday morning meant a 2-Hour Delay for Waterville, busy plows, and once the skies cleared a sparkling, snowy day.

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...

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