They're Here!

Two-hundred or more Christmas Trees have just arrived at the Park in Waterville
and the Masons of Sanger Lodge are setting up shop!

I'm not sure what the price is, per tree (last year it was $25.) or when the "store" actually opens, but I'm quite sure everything will be set up by the time you get there!

December Big Trash Collection?

YES!

Next Tuesday, as usual!

It's Winter again!

(Please click the image for a history of Hanukkah.)

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# 40

to BOB BELOUIN!

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Today is Garbage Day.

It's 28.6 degrees. No precipitation, right now.

From WKTV: "Cooler weather is here to stay, along with some snow showers as we head into the weekend. Heavy lake effect snow will continue to fall across Western New York and across the Tug Hill to Watertown. Most of this snow will miss Central New York. A few flurries are possible along the southern extent of the band towards Old Forge and Turin. Little accumulation is expected today.

The lake band will shift south and the wind direction changes from the southwest to the northwest. Drier air and lighter winds will cause the band to weaken considerably as it moves south. Light snow showers will fall on Friday and Saturday across Central New York, with the best chance of accumulations west of Utica.

Cold weather is here to stay for the weekend. A storm system will move in from the northeast on Sunday, bringing a chance for widespread light snow and lake effect."

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Comfort & Joy

music and conversation about the Spirit of Christmas,

Thursdays in December 7 pm at The Red Lion Pub,

Main Street, Waterville,

with The Rev'd Johanna Marcure, The Rev'd Ed Townsend, and The Rev'd Bob Umidi. For information please call 841-4251.

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CLARIFICATION

It turns out that people aren't really aware of just how much the Parade of Lights Committee really takes on and/or just why they always appreciate your support!

According to Diane Marceau, "We purchase lights for the trees that are decorated in Monument Park & the lights on the firehouse swags. We usually do the 4 trees on the Barton St. side of the firehouse but due to lack of money this year, we were unable to purchase the lights for those trees. We also pay for the goodie bags from Santa & Mrs. Claus along with the prizes for the parade winners & the best decorated business."

Thanks for all of that information, Diane!

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Yesterday's weather offered a bit of everything!

"Three Different Weather Whammies Hit...." from WKTV.

First it rained - hard!

I'd been to Utica, and this is what traffic on Genesee Street dealt with!

By the time I'd reached Clinton the rain had become "thick" and the Kirkland Township plow was just pulling out of its garage on Route 12B and heading up the Post Street hill.

Here in Waterville, it was definitely Winter, again, and an icy wind hurried pedestrians across the CVS parking lot.

The snow on Osborne Avenue was sort-of like oatmeal!

The Sangerfield plow was already taking care of things.

Brian Gibbons had the walkways and stairs of St. Bernard's Church all shovelled .........

................. but, out at the St. Bernard's Cemetery, one of the old Norway Spruce trees had fallen and was partly blocking one of the cemetery roadways.


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This Hanover Road woodshed is filled to overflowing.

On Sally Road, a homely thicket of burdock was suddenly beautiful - transformed by the snow into what appeared to be bushes blooming with pearls!

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New, in the Foodking Parking lot. The small print says that the collection is sponsored by r.s.ministries.org.

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Click HERE for the complete December Schedule of WCS Basketball!

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Have a great weekend, everyone, and drive safely!

"AAA Offers tips on surviving the holiday Parking Lot!" from WKTV.

Good reason to shop right here in Waterville!

Wednesday with add-ons

It's 57 degrees.

RECYCLABLES DAY

From WKTV: "A flood watch is in effect for all of Central New York through Wednesday night. A wind advisory is in effect for the following counties: Oneida, Herkimer, Otsego, Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie County. An approaching system will bring a heavy rainfall to Central New York. The heaviest rain beings between 9AM-11AM morning and will last through 2-4PM this afternoon. Additional rainfall today will range between 1"-2" with the potential for some flooding in areas close to streams, creeks, and rivers. A mild morning will turn into a cooler afternoon, as temperatures go from the 50s to the 40s throughout the afternoon. Strong winds will last through the early afternoon and then weaken this evening. Rain will likely mix with and change to snow after 5PM with a slushy inch or two of accumulation possible on hilltops north of Utica tonight. Heavy lake effect snow develops north of Boonville tonight. A lake effect snow warning is in effect for Lewis County for the potential of a significant accumulation tonight through Friday. Lake effect snow showers will linger across Central New York into the weekend and early next week."

IN THE NEWS

"Thousands Without Power in the North Country" WKTV.

"Community Pleads to Keep WCS Position" The Waterville Times

"Almost 80 people attended last week’s meeting of the Waterville Board of Education to show support to keep the position of assistant treasurer/tax collector. Among the 28 people who spoke to request the board not eliminate the position was Linda Hughes, who has filled the role for the last eight years. Under the proposal by Superintendent Gary Lonczak, Hughes would have been laid off Dec. 10. Instead, board members pulled the item from the agenda and did not vote on it." (story continues in "The Waterville Times.)

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"High School Bowling Results" The Observer-Dispatch.

BOYS
Frankfort 5, Mohawk 0
State Bowling Center, Ilion
Frankfort: Ron LaDue 194-537.
Mohawk: Marshall Sterling 170-495.
JV: Frankfort 5-0.

GIRLS

Waterville 3, Little Falls 1
RD’s Gorge View Lanes, Little Falls
Waterville (1-0): Shawna Van Mott 196-519.
Little Falls (0-1): 219-504.
JV: Little Falls 5-0.

ALSO IN THE NEWS

"Waterville Man Accused.........." WKTV.

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(Photo by Jody Hildreth.)

Jody Hildreth makes taking pictures look so easy! But then, when the rest of us try to take a picture of a fountain or a bird or a fern, we just don't seem to get the same results! Well, yes: Jody has a really different sort of camera, to be sure, AND he takes time to do things "just so"! I, for one, appreciate all of his work, and am so glad that he's willing to share the results with all of us!

Jody was recently published in the Birding journal, WildBird Magazine. He wrote an article titled "Inspire Birders-to-be: With these proven ideas, you can show the wonder of birds to children." The article just came out in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue. This is the same magazine that awarded Jody the “Birder of the Year” award in 2004 for his work with children and birding.

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THINGS TO DO


Saturday - At the Library

Gift Making * Saturday, December 4th
10:30am | All Ages | Sign Up
Kids can come and make a gift for someone special. We have a different gift craft for each age group.
You'll be able to make a Bead Wreath, Colorful Coasters, Snowman Soup, or No-Sew Sachets.

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Sunday

Next Week

Monday at 7:00 Village BoardMeeting

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Tuesday at the Library

Lego Club* Beginning Monday, December 6th at 3:00
All Ages
Come by the library on Mondays anytime between 3-6pm to build with legos & mega blocks.
Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Children 5 & up may be dropped off.

At the Library at 6:00

Holiday Movie:
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
Free Movie. Free Popcorn.
Take a break from all of the holiday rush and watch this classic movie on the big screen.

For more Library Events, click HERE!

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Wednesday

The Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society
will meet at 7:30pm
at the Town of Kirkland Senior Center located on Mill St.
in the village of Clark Mills.

Program: “Members' Show 'n Tell” plus Holiday Treats
New members welcome.

Thursday

6:00 P.M. at the Library

Holiday Movie - "Elf"
Free movie; free popcorn!

(for a complete schedule of Library events, click HERE.)

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Breaking news - Tuesday Add-on !

as of 10:57 A.M. Reuters news reports:

Moratorium on gas drilling passes New York legislature

"The New York State Assembly on Monday gave final approval to a six-month moratorium on a controversial method of natural gas extraction while state and federal agencies review its possible health impacts."

42 degrees and grayish.
No precipitation, but it's coming.

(Click here!)

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LOST!

A "HELP" REQUEST FROM JACK BROUILLETTE.

"Due to my carelessness, I lost a

red glossy pocket folder

of DMV documents (vehicle titles, etc)

some where between 2301 Hanover Road near Shanley, down Grant Hill,
Lombard Rd, out to the Dugway in Clinton.

Although they can be replaced, there will be a nice finder fee if located and returned."

Thank you!"

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The WKTV weather forecast: "A flood watch is in effect for all of Central New York through Wednesday night. A high wind watch is in effect for the following counties: Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie through Wednesday night.

Our next storm system will bring a heavy rainfall to Central New York. Rain showers arrive as early as the late morning. Steady rain arrives this afternoon and continues through Wednesday. Total rainfall will range between 2-3", with the potential for some flooding in areas close to streams, creeks, and rivers.

Despite the wet weather, temperatures will remain above normal over the next few days, with highs in the 40s. Cooler weather arrvives behind the mid week storm, with temperatures settling back into the 30s with lake effect snow showers Thursday through Saturday."

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The sky, yesterday afternoon, gave a different forecast:

"Red sun at night, sailor's delight ........"

Sunset from Brothertown Road.

Directly over my head, on California Road.

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It was a mild day, and the sun shone on the little green apples on an old tree near the Pleasant Valley Grange.

The Tanners' home on Route 20 is all decorated, and ....


........... a gingerbread house and gingerbread men are delightful day or night at Dan Maine's woodworking shop on Madison Street!

I'm not a big fan of the new "LED" lights, but I do like this multi-colored combination on the shrubbery of a Putnam Street residence!

Also on Putnam Street, the Verdon family's Santa rides again AND when the house and yard's many lights are lit it's time to pull over to the curb, tune your radio to 87.9 FM and listen to the music. THEN the pattern of lights will make sense! What a fun thing they've done, synchronizing lights and music together!

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I spent most of the day, when I should have been outdoors, staring at pixels!

But it's that season!

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Tomorrow: a list of "things to do" that are coming soon!

HAVE A GREAT DAY, EVERYONE!

Frosty Monday morning

25 degrees and crispy-clear.

It's Garbage Day.

From WKTV: "High pressure will finally clear us out today. Plenty of sunshine expected this afternoon, with highs climbing into the low 40s across most areas.

Our next storm system will bring a heavy rainfall to Central New York. Clouds increase ahead of the storm tonight. The rain begins tomorrow afternoon and continues through Wednesday. Total rainfall will range between 2-3", with the potential for some flooding in areas that saw heavy snow over the weekend.

Despite the wet weather, temperatures will remain above normal over the next few days, with highs in the 40s. Cooler weather arrvives behind the mid week storm, with temperatures settling back into the 30s with lake effect snow showers Thursday through Saturday."

"Turkey Bowl has become Thanksgiving Tradition in Waterville."
from the O-D.

(I didn't find a score from the "Alumni Tournament" - check The Waterville Times, tomorrow!)

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I wasn't here for the Parade of Lights, on Friday evening, but I understand that there were "the biggest crowds ever" and that the parade was "the best ever!"

You can get an idea of that from seeing these photographs. Thank you, everyone, for sending them!

Cathy and Sarah Burbules-Sexton were in town and sent lots of pictures from Cathy's iPhone
taken during the Parade ................ and ...........

............ at the Historical Society.

Diane Marceau sent me some from the Parade of Lights Committee, and Jody Hildreth wrote to tell me that I could use any of the pictures that he had taken and posted on his facebook page! The next are his. Thank You, Jody!

This is the 6th Grade Band getting ready!

And this is what the band's float looked like all lit up!

No explanation needed, here!



Matt St.Peter, Blue Ribbon Principal!



It's "Big Orange"!


The DPW!

That's got to be Sangerfield's new plow!

The WFD, again.

The Baptist Church's float.

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And now, guess what: Blogspot is being balky and won't load and save!!!!

I'll add more as soon as can - later this morning!