Wednesday, January 13

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- COVID-19 UPDATES & IN THE MAIL -

From the Oneida County Government:

Oneida County residents in the 1a & 1b eligibility groups can make appointments for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at the county's MVCC distribution site in Utica by visiting: https://ocgov.net//.

Demand is high and supply is limited, so please check back continually as more appointments become available. We will update the pubic as more distribution sites become available as well.

Click Here for the Latest from Governor Cuomo

Click Here for the COVID Report Card

Click Here for the Latest from the CDC

Click Here for the NYS Department of Labor

Click Here for the NYS Park Department

Click Here for the Oneida County COVID-19 Dashboard

Click Here for the Madison County COVID-19 Dashboard

Due by January 31st, 2021 via. email to brothertownoptimistclub@gmail.com or in person to Club President Michael M. Shue (for a mailing address please reach out to us if you would like to submit it via. mail).

- AROUND TOWN -

While we're kept in today, we're taking a look back 10 years ago, thanks to the original At Home in the Huddle, to January 2011.

The big news of the month, the Town of Marshall Barn Fire on January 2nd.

I talked with Marshall Township Historian Dorothy McConnell, a little while ago, and she said that she did not recall any disaster in Deansboro that would equal the effects of this fire.

There must have been over a dozen tankers taking turns filling up at the bridges on 315 and California Road.

Another January fire that P.S. Brown took note of, that many still remember, the Candee Block fire.

You can have some fun reading articles regarding the Candee Block through the Fulton History website

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In happier news, while some things have stayed the same (like the American Legion January Fish Fry) the upgraded Village Sign is something we've all become accustomed to. However, if you ever held that door up while changing out each individual letter, you're thankful for the ease in which notices are posted these days!

The Deansboro Towpath trails were also getting consistent use. You can see our photo from the weekend in Monday's post. With the 2011 January thaw, they looked far different than this year- despite the mild month we've experience thus far!

Later in the month it still looked like this on East Main St. Once again, If you don't like the weather in CNY, just wait!

While we here at the library are missing our usual Tuesday Card Group, this photo was a favorite to stumble upon! So was the description! Quite accurate!

As soon as I went in the side door I could hear what sounded like a group of teenage girls at a slumber party: lots of laughing and giggling --- and I knew there would be smiles, there, so I followed the sounds ........

We hope all our readers all finding ways to gather to keep up the fun!

Community members hopped on the CommuniTEA discussion on Monday night through Zoom to just chat. As the conversation weaved, brainstorming has now begun for a place and a platform for a central Community Calendar that is open to all groups, businesses, etc!

Feel free to email your input to hubhuddle@gmail.com

See you Friday with more of 2021

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

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