Wednesday, January 13

- WEATHER -

- 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

Friday, April 7

- WEATHER - ***** Happy Birthday (yesterday) to Anna Williams! Happy Birthday (today) to Cortnee (Cornelius) St John Happy Birthday (Sunday) to Zach Abbe! ***** - LOCAL CALENDARS - Village: WCS: Waterville Public Library ***** - IN THE MAIL - April Food Sense: Good Friday Fish Fry April 14th 4:30 - 7:30 pm Clifford J. Fulmer American Legion Post, Rt. 20 Sangerfield *** Local Easter Egg Hunts (All Sat. April 15th, BYO Basket) Waterville: * Oriskany Falls: Douglass Park on April 15th at 10:30AM * Deansboro (Town of Marshall): Sat. April 15th @ 10 am Behind Town Hall Rt. 12B Deansboro ***** Click Here for more Mud Fest Info North Brookfield Fire Department Auction Sat. April 29th 6 pm "Dear Business Owner/Operator, The North Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department is seeking donations for our annual Firemen's Auction, held April 29th @ 6 pm. Please consider...

Wednesday, April 19

- WEATHER - ***** Happy Birthday (Thursday) to Nancy Salm! ***** - IN THE MAIL - Today: Next Week: WCS Board of Education Meeting Tues. April 25 6:30 pm Click here for more Mud Run Info Click here for WKTV interview regarding MudFest North Brookfield Fire Department Auction Sat. April 29th 6 pm "Dear Business Owner/Operator, The North Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department is seeking donations for our annual Firemen's Auction, held April 29th @ 6 pm. Please consider donating to our worthy cause. Thank you for your time and consideration." May: ***** - AROUND TOWN - Gas & Milk: *** School is on Break but there's still work going on: *** While warmer days are helping us to see a greener countryside, flowers in bloom, and many spring "ponds" are dry out, the DEC...

Friday, January 3

- WEATHER - ***** - IN THE MAIL - ***** - AROUND TOWN - While we have not been around to take many photos the past week, we have been enjoying that Jody Hildreth has! Enjoy his professional photos, and check out more of his work at https://www.photoperch.com Christmas Eve During the New Year's Eve snow squalls New Year's Eve in Waterville New Year's Day in Waterville As well as these frozen bubble series with Waterville businesses and landmarks! ***** We'll see you back for our regular posts on Monday, January 6th! In the meantime, you may have noticed we're playing around with a new style for the blog, and will be working on some behind the scenes things as well. Happy 2020 Waterville!

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...

Saturday, January 30

- IN MEMORY - Florence Williams Click Here for Full Obituary Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at 2 PM from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home. Friends are invited and my call on Sunday from Noon to 2 PM prior to the service.

Friday, November 17

- WEATHER - ***** - IN THE MAIL - *Gift Basket Variety Raffles *50/50 Raffle *Quilted Poinsetta Table Runner & Topper Raffle *Craft Corner Handmade Gift Items *Christmas Center Decor Selections *Religious/Spiritual Items *Baked Ziti & Meatball Lunch *Fresh frozen pierogies for sale! *Indoor White Elephant & Outdoor Garage Sale Gems: Gently Used furniture, electronics, appliances and household items! *Children's Crafts and Activities Don't Miss It! (Promotional photos are representative of the kinds of items available, but do not reflect actual donations.) Parent/Teacher Conference Day Early Dismissal Grades K-8 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 ...

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