Updated Shopping List!

No - not a list of things to get;

A list of places right in or near Waterville where you can find
just the right gifts
for just the right people!


You don't NEED to go to the city to SHOP for Christmas presents:
you can do that right round here!



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Morgan's Hardware

all sorts of gift goods - and don't forget the furniture department, upstairs!

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NEW, next to Morgan's:

Jaycees Gifts & Goodies
for your pets.

mon thru sat 10am to 8pm.

The owner, Jackie Connolly, wrote:
" In the next month I will be adding dog and cat treats, biscuits, and other goodies.
I carry mostly dog products, cat products,
I also carry jewelry for young teens to older women,
tote bags, tshirts,
dog strollers,
collectibles.

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At Stewart's

Gift cards for everything from Hot fudge Sundaes to Gasoline

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Totally-U
E. Main Street

Cuts, curls, color, artificial nails, manicures, pedicures and now soothing hot wax
wraps for tired hands! 841-8230.

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A Serene Touch Day Spa
W. Main Street
Spa, salon, Gift Certificates. 841-4200

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YUM!
Gift Certificates - always the right color; one size fits all!


New York Pizzeria 841-8898
La Petite Maison 841-8030
Michael's Fine Food & Spirits 841-3077
The Huddle on Main, Inc. 841-4444
The Village Diner 841-3030

Order Party Platters from Foodking 841-4718


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A WHOLE YEAR
of everything you want to know:

The Waterville Times
Subscriptions: 841-4105


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Phone for Floral Deliveries

Merri-Rose Florist 841-8109
Alcotts Greenhouses 841-8285

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Car Wash Greetings
Car Was CARDS -

both at the Liquor Store on Main Street.

841-4151

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The Waterville Historical Society
in the old library building on East Main Street.
Good selection of gifts for adults AND children!

Open Wednesdays from 10 - 4 and Saturdays from 10 - 2.

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"White's Pottery and Queen Bee Jewelry"

north of Deansboro on Rt. 12B

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Thursday, early news.

Garbage Day

19.2 degrees and snowing.

IN THE NEWS


MADISON CENTRAL SCHOOL: 2-hour delay. (at 5:30)

Check WKTV's list. few more schools added. NOT WCS.

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National Weather Service statement for Southern Oneida County.

Road conditions as shown on 511NY: this is frustrating because although some sorts of conditions are shown for areas near Oneida County ---i.e. lots of "severe" conditions in the Syracuse area --- there never seem to be any reports at all about our roads, even routes 12 and 20!

From WKTV: "WKTV pulled from Time-Warner........."

In the O-D: "No Deal on WKTV Contract; programs pulled from Time Warner."

"Drivers urged to avoid travel as weather worsens (last evening.)

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You don't NEED to go to the city to SHOP for Christmas presents:
you can do that right round here!

"White's Pottery, Gifts Combine Function, Beauty."

from this morning's O-D.

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Morgan's Hardware

all sorts of gift goods - and don't forget the furniture department, upstairs!

NEW, next to Morgan's: Jaycees Gifts & Goodies

for your pets. (details later today!)

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At Stewart's

Gift cards for everything from Hot fudge Sundaes to Gasoline

At Totally-U
E. Main Street

Cuts, curls, color, artificial nails, manicures, pedicures and now soothing hot wax wraps for tired hands! 841-8230.

A Serene Touch Day Spa
W. Main Street
Spa, salon, Gift Certificates. 841-4200

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YUM!

Gift Certificates - always the right color; one size fits all!

New York Pizzeria 841-8898

La Petite Maison 841-8030
Michael's Fine Food & Spirits 841-3077
The Huddle on Main, Inc. 841-4444

Order Party Platters from Foodking 841-4718

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A WHOLE YEAR
of everything you want to know:

The Waterville Times
Subscriptions: 841-4105

Phone for Floral Deliveries

Merri-Rose Florist 841-8109
Alcotts Greenhouses 841-8285

*****

Car Wash Greetings
841-4151

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The Waterville Historical Society
in the old library building on East Main Street.
Good selection of gifts for adults AND children!

Open Wednesdays from 10 - 4 and Saturdays from 10 - 2.



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From the Oneida County Courier:
The Best Christmas Present.
In memory of the Pleasant Valley Boy, Jim Steele
by "The Grass Whisperer," Troy Bishopp.

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This morning's Observer-Dispatch also notes the death of

Mr. Charles B. Miner, 91, of Oriskany Falls.

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From the Waterville Times, January 17, 1996

Past 50 Years Have Been Busy for Vet

"Last week The Waterville Times published an article by Capt Edward C. Am (U. S. Army retired) about a soldier in his regiment Sgt Charles Miner of Oriskany Falls, who saved the lives of several of his comrades in Germany in 1944.
Miner, after his honorable discharge from the Army, married Millie Clair in 1945. The couple recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 23, with a dinner at the Landmark in Bouckville, a tradition they have followed for many years.
Miner recently recalled how the couple fell in love with the former Neil Jeffers farm, and in 1947 purchased the land. They spent the next 20 years developing the farm into a
nine hole golf course before selling it to its present owners, Dave and Judy Keshler, in 1984. Before establishing the Barker Brook Golf Club, Miner worked for ..... machine shop, Mather, Evans and Diehl, in Utica. Miner said that he and his wife, Millie, spent a great deal of time designing the golf course, which had its beginnings in the fact that Millie used to like to go outside their house to hit a few balls for practice.
Miner said that he has kept in touch with his commanding officer, Major Am, whom he described as a"great officer." Miner said that he liked the service, but really wanted
to get back home after the war. He is a graduate of Oriskany Falls Union Free School, and attended Cornell University for a year before going to work in Utica.
The Miners have always worked very hard for many community organizations, and are still very active in the community."

- add-on at 7 o'clock - it's getting light out and I can still see the 1' (one foot) mark on my "snow stake," so the storm has not brought us as much snow as had been predicted.

It also appears that there WILL be school in Waterville!

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Have a great day, everyone!

Wednesday wrap-up

It's doing it!

"Lake Effect"

All you need to know about "lake effect" storms,
storm "warnings" and "watches" -- from The Weather Channel.

I don't have to tell you what the weather is like in Waterville:

just look!

Oooops!

SLOW DOWN!




It was snowing too hard, this afternoon, for me to take
any really "pretty" pictures..........



............. but I had to stop and do a "double-take" when I spotted some elves climbing a ladder!


Sue may be wanting to use these, tomorrow!



Perhaps, by the time Christmas decorations are taken down,
ponds and lakes will be frozen!

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SPECIAL NOTE!

Hedwig Eisenhut will be 96 on Sunday!

(You have time to send a card!)

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From WKTV:

"*A lake effect snow warning is in effect for Southern Oneida and Madison County until 1PM Thursday*

Lake effect squalls will develop late this afternoon and evening across Southern Oneida, Madison, Chenango, and Otsego County. If your evening commute crosses these areas, be prepared to deal with some snow for your drive home. Check out where the heavy snow bands are on our interactive radar before heading home.

Heavy lake effect develops tonight across Southern Oneida, Madison, Chenango, and Western Otsego County. Several more inches of snow is expected to fall tonight. "

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TOMORROW IS GARBAGE DAY!


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I'll be back early in the morning!

Have a nice evening, everyone.

Afternoon announcement

WCS after school activities have been cancelled and the

High School Concert & Art Show have been postponed until tomorrow evening.

Early Wednesday

RECYCLABLES DAY


14 degrees and snow!

About 6" of super-fluffy flakes - reminds me of a detergent of many years past
called "Ivory Snow!"


At 6:05 there have been NO school closings or delays announced. (Sorry!)

The WKTV forecast: "*A lake effect snow warning is in effect for Southern Oneida and Madison County until 1PM Thursday*

Light lake effect snow this morning continues across Central New York. The roadways are expected to be generally OK for the morning commute. Lake effect squalls will develop late this afternoon and evening across Southern Oneida, Madison, Chenango, and Otsego County. If your evening commute crosses these areas, be prepared to deal with some snow for your drive home.

Heavy lake effect develops tonight across Southern Oneida, Madison, Chenango, and Western Otsego County. Several more inches of snow is expected to fall tonight. Check back with us later this morning for the overnight snowfall forecast. (My emphasis!)

Lake effect weakens by Thursday afternoon, with some lingering snow showers on Friday. Temperatures will return to more seasonable levels by the weekend.

IN THE NEWS

WKTV - Time-Warner Deadline Looms! Details at "Get the Facts."

"Route 12 Shut Down for Short Time Following Accident." from WKTV

IN THE MAIL

- from Library Director Jeff Reynolds, last evening.

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More as it happens!

Have a great day!

Tuesday afternoon

At 5:00 p.m.

16.5 degrees with about 4" of snow.

This about sums it up!

WKTV's forecast for tonight and tomorrow.

'Temperatures will be bitterly cold this afternoon, with highs only in the teens. The wind chill will make it feel like single digits to near zero for most of today.

The steadier lake bands continue across Madison, Chenango, Southern Oneida, and Otsego County tonight and tomorrow. Several inches of snow will fall in these areas through Wednesday night. Continue to check the right side of this page for the latest lake effect snowfall forecasts.

Lake effect weakens by Thursday afternoon, with some lingering snow showers on Friday. Temperatures will return to more seasonable levels by the weekend."

Warming trend seen in Daytonville!

But still looking Wint'ry up in Hanover.

In the village, more pretty doorways. This one is on Osborn Avenue.

On Conger Avenue.

E. Bacon Street.



The Welcoming Committee at the Veterinarian's
on Madison Street.



At the Landis Farm o Shanley Road.


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TONIGHT

Christmas Decorating Contest Judging

after dark

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WCS

Board of Education

6:30 p.m.

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TOMORROW

Recyclables day

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WCS High School

Winter Concert and

Art Show

7:00 p.m.

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IN THE MAIL

A blog reader reminded me that last year I published a list of neat "gifty" things that are available right here in Waterville and suggested that I print the list again.

I will --- but I need to check some phone numbers!

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Have a nice evening, everyone.

See you in the morning!

Early Tuesday

13.5 degrees and snowing.

Two or three inches, so far.



Here's your link for WKTV's

"School Closings & Cancellations"

(at 5:30 V.V.S. has a 1-hour delay.)


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Yes - I did find out where the greenery and bows came from:

not the Village; not an organization.
but a community-minded individual who thought the
bandstand needed something more than the tree
and who hopes to remain anonymous!

(I think lots of people will join me in saying,"Thank You!")

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6:00 No school closings announced. VVS, Oneida and Canastota all on 1-hour delay.

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SPECIAL EVENT AT THE LIBRARY

Wrapping Open House

Adults, come share wrapping techniques and have a peek-free
place to spread out and wrap your presents.
Bring your own wrapping supplies.
Some extras and refreshments provided.


Date:

Tuesday Dec 14, 2010

Time:

6:00 PM Contact:

Jill Getman 841-4651 jgetman@midyork.org

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Have a great day!

Monday afternoon for Tuesday

Right now, it sounds as if the words for tomorrow are :

"Weather Permitting!"

At 6 o'clock Monday evening, it's 19 degrees and there's a bitterly cold wind that feels as if it's coming to us directly from the North Pole!

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WKTV's predictions: "**A lake effect snow warning is in effect for Madison, and Chenango County through 1AM Thursday***

**A lake effect snow advisory is in effect for Oneida, Lewis and Otsego County through 7PM Tuesday**

**Winter weather advisories continue for the Adirondacks**

A flash freeze is taking place this early afternoon as temperatures continue to fall through the 20s. Exercise caution on the roadways. Some untreated surfaces will be a bit slick. Cold weather builds in from the west as the weekend storm pulls away. Winds from the west will bring in this cold weather, and the wind chill today will make it feel more like teens.

Cold weather settles in tonight, with lake effect snow developing south and west of Utica. Several inches of snow will fall tonight for Madison, Chenango, and Otsego County tonight through Wednesday night.

Outside of the lake effect bands, cold weather and intervals of sunshine are expected. Turning less chilly as we head into the weekend."

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The DPW was busy, today. The Bobcat scooped last week's leftover snowbanks ...............

.......... and load after load was trucked to the old dump on Route 315.


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HAPPENING ON TUESDAY

Judging will take place Tuesday evening - weather permitting! - and the judges (who are always from out-of-town) will have quite a job of it! Although there seem to be fewer large lighting displays this year, probably because the weather hasn't been conducive to outdoor decoration-work, there are a great many lovely doorway and window decorations.

The doorway above is at Jim and Nancy Morgan's home on Stafford Avenue, where the windows all have matching wreaths, too !

Marilyn's "decorator's touch" is always evident at the Daniel Maine residence on McCabe Road.



I don't know who to thank!!

Was it you??

Sometime today, big bunches of evergreens with huge red bows were tied to the eight posts of the Bandstand AND red bows also added to finials and the wrought iron railings on the park side of the structure. (If you saw the elves at work and / or know who they were, please let me know!)



A Country Classic

on Route 315.

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ALSO TOMORROW

WCS Board of Education Meeting

6:30 p.m.

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NEW ON MAIN STREET

Now open in the former "Scerbo building:"

"Jaycee's Gifts and Goodies"

catering to your four-footed friends!

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WCS SPORTS for TUESDAY

4:00PM Boys VARSITY BOWLING Canastota Central Schools
@ Waterville Central School / Waterville Bowling Center

4:00PM
Girls VARSITY BOWLING Canastota Central Schools @ Waterville Central School
Oriskany Falls Bowling Center

4:30PM
Girls MODIFIED VOLLEYBALLMorrisville - Eaton High School @ Waterville Central School
Memorial Park Elem. School

6:00PM
Girls JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Mount Markham CSD @ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Gym

7:30PM
Girls VARSITY BASKETBALL Mount Markham CSD @ Waterville Central School

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FOR THE RECORD

Les Bohner E-wrote that "you know who" printed out the entire list of collective nouns that I mentioned in this morning's post:
" He printed ALL the different groups - he must have used a ream of paper!"

(But just think how smart Gil is, now!)


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Have a nice evening, everyone!

Monday morning add-on to yesterday's post

It's 33 degrees and overcast.
No precipitation.


BROOKFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL

2 hour delay.

Here is WKTV's latest forecast: "**A lake effect snow warning is in effect for Madison, and Chenango County through 1AM Thursday***

A lake effect snow watch continues for Southern Oneida and Otsego County

A mild start to the day, but winter will slowly trickle back into the picture starting today. Colder weather builds in from the west as the weekend storm pulls away. Temperatures start out in the 30s but will fall into the low 20s by later this afternoon. Winds from the west will bring in this cold weather, and the wind chill today will make it feel more like teens.

Cold weather settles in tonight, with lake effect snow developing south and west of Utica. Several inches of snow will fall tonight for Madison, Chenango, and Otsego County tonight through Wednesday night.

Outside of the lake effect bands, cold weather and intervals of sunshine are expected. Turning less chilly as we head into the weekend."

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Judging for the Waterville Garden Club's annual
Christmas Decorating Contest
is scheduled to take place tomorrow - Tuesday - evening.

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I like this pretty doorway on Babbott Avenue.



Occasionally, I come across a "murder"* of crows all gathered in the middle of a country road, snacking on something they've found there. Is it grain or corn dropped from a truck or, perhaps the road salt?

(*Just as there are names for groups of other animals and birds - a "parliament" of owls or a "gaggle" of geese - a flock of crows or ravens is a "murder." At least that's what Google sources say! Search "collective nouns" for more.)

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If you haven't read yesterday's post, please scroll down.

and remember ...........



only four months 'til the Hepaticas bloom!

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FOR THE RECORD

Yesterday

Just a month ago.

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Have a good day, everyone!

R. I. P. Jack Gorton

Sunday evening for Monday

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Jack A. Gorton, the "Mayor of Sangerfield."

1925 - 2010

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It's has been raining all day and, although above freezing, not as much ice has melted has everyone had hoped. WKTV predicts that: "Winds will continue to stay gusty throughout the day, with strong winds possible in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks. Rain turns to a brief period of snow tonight. Accumulations by the Monday morning commute look to be light, but more snow will fall on Monday afternoon. Cold temperatures will settle in for the work week, with highs only in the 20s on Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional localized lake effect is likely this week."

TOMORROW IS GARBAGE DAY!
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WCS SPORTS for TOMORROW

Monday, 6:00PM
Boys JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL

Waterville Central School @ Sauquoit Valley Central School


6:00 PM
Girls JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Canastota Central Schools @ Waterville Central School = Memorial Park Elem. School


7:00PM
Girls VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Canastota Central Schools @ Waterville Central School - Memorial Park Elem. School


7:30PM
Boys VARSITY BASKETBALL

Waterville Central School @ Sauquoit Valley Central School - SV High School

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AT THE LIBRARY

Book Nook Holiday Sale * Going On Now
Everything in the Book Nook is now only 10 cents each!
Stop in to stock up on books to get you through the winter. New Items added regularly.

Gingerbread House Contest * Saturday, December 18th

11am | Local Judges will hand out gift card prizes.
Registration Forms and Contest Details can be picked up at the library or print one out online
Registration Forms are due by December 15th.

Details:
*House are due to the library by 11am on December 18th.
Judging will take place at 12pm
*Houses must be built out of edible supplies.
(Only the base and an inside structure may be non-edible)
*Houses should be on a sturdy base.

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Have a good evening, everyone!