It's GARBAGE DAY!

16.9 degrees.
A couple of inches of new snow,
but no precipitation right now.

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As you can see ..............

............. the accumulation of yesterday's "great storm"
was probably around 4 or 5 inches, and now the total
depth of snow in my yard is somewhere in the vicinity of 14".

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WKTV's morning forecast: "Lake effect snow will come to an end today across the area. A mix of sunshine and clouds this afternoon with highs in the low 20s.

Clear skies tonight and chilly with a few sub zero readings by daybreak.

A pleasant Friday with sunshine and seasonable temperatures. Another opportunity for snow arrives on Saturday. More snow showers on Sunday through Tuesday followed by colder weather for the middle of next week."

I didn't go out at all, yesterday, because local folks that I talked with by phone or via Email all agreed that driving conditions weren't the best.

Other folks had other concerns: friend in Florida said it was "cold" (60 degrees at night) and my friend Patti Settle, who lives on an island northwest of Seattle, wrote:

"I envision your house almost completely covered with snow with brave little puffs of smoke coughing out of your chimney. Are you buried? Is there a tiny path to your door where a dog can bring wine and possibly food? Well, I have to admit I'm jealous! It is 50 degrees here and our little plants are pushing out of the ground and my roses are leafing out and we haven't had ANY winter!"

(If I knew how to send some, I would!)

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I'm not saying that I've had "enough winter, already," but I did start another batch of "paperwhites" and put my "Spring" pussy-willow wreath on the front door!

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And, while I was on the front porch, I once again shook my head in dismay over the deer-damage done to evergreens right next to the house. Although I don't think that it's been a terribly "hard" winter, the deer certainly seem to be indicating that they have run out of food in the woods!



I'll be out and around the village and countryside later this morning, looking for more interesting photo ops!


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WCS SPORTS

"Emerald Knights Fall to Waterville......." from the O-D.

TODAY'S GAMES


4:00PM
Boys VARSITY BOWLING

Waterville Central School @ West Canada Valley Central High School
GorgeView Lanes

4:00PM
Girls VARSITY BOWLING

Waterville Central School @ West Canada Valley Central High School

4:30PM
Boys MODIFIED BASKETBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Sherburne Earlville High School

4:30PM
Girls MODIFIED BASKETBALL

Sherburne Earlville High School
@ Waterville Central School
Memorial Park Elem. School

6:00PM
Girls JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Westmoreland High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Gym


7:00PM
Girls VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Westmoreland High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Gym


7:30PM
Girls VARSITY CHEERLEADING

Waterville Central School S
@ Cooperstown Middle-High School
Bursey Gymnasium

For more information and complete schedule
go to Digital Sports

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AT THE LIBRARY Thursday, February 3rd

Craft Club *
6pm | Grades 2-6
with accompanying adult

Please note that this is a "sign up" event!
Call 841.4651 to see if space is still available!

Valentines Day Projects.
Make chocolate lollipops and heart accessories for your hair or shoes!


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* Friday, February 4th

Night On The Town 7pm | Movie: Red |

Enjoy a free movie on us!

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Something Special!

There will be a Grand Reopening Celebration

at Merri-Rose Florist all day Saturday

presented by the new owner,


Diane Cornish!

Refreshments will be served
and there will be a drawing for a fresh floral arrangement
valued at $50.00

(Look for a 10% Off coupon in The Waterville Times!)


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It's SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

and


COMING SOON

John Albert Memorial Classic Snowmobile Show and Chicken BBQ
Saturday, February 12 · 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location: CNY CLubhouse- facility; 8859 State Route 20, Bridgewater, NY (30+ acres)

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The Millers Mills Ice Harvest!

Sunday, February 13.

(CLICK FOR COMPLETE DETAILS!)

and Click HERE for a really nice Ice Harvest Video


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For "Maggie," 'Lacy," "Scout" and "Charlie" and our other four-footed friends:

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
February 14th & 15th

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Have a great day, everyone!