Morning News of Area Interest

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From the O-D: "Farmer seriously injured when tractor hits him"

From WKTV: "Farmer in serious condition after tractor accident"

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From the O-D: "Brookfield’s unbeaten baseball team commanding respect."

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IN THE MAIL

VARIETY SHOW UPDATE
from Fred Ashforth

"We had rehearsal for the Community Variety Show last night and we’ve got some real talented acts this year. We have great singers, dancers and musicians of all ages in the show. No marathon show this year. This year the show will be shorter in length to encourage families to come. The show starts at 7:00. Hope everyone can join us for this fun family event to support youth projects in our community."

Performers:

Ryanne Solinsky

Chris Harrison

Maria Bentz

Skip Reynolds

The Blood Sisters (Brandy, Alisha and Autum Blood)

Pat Young

John Brouillette

Claire Brouillette

Ryan Burdick

Angie Davis

Joseph Harrison

Tom Morgan

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I've heard some really good news about Geoff Stevens,
but I need to confirm it with him before I really publish a full

"Congratulations!"

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More when it happens.

IT'S GARBAGE DAY!

58 degrees and mostly clear at 6:00 a.m.

From WKTV: "Our unsettled weather pattern continues today. Rain this morning gives way to mostly cloudy skies. The threat for more showers and thunderstorms, especially this afternoon. Highs near 70.

More scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible again on Friday and Saturday. Some breaks of sunshine each day, allowing temperatures to jump into the mid 70s. More sunshine and pleasant by Sunday.

Warm, unsettled weather early next week. Highs approaching 80 Monday and Tuesday, with the threat for thunderstorms."

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IN THE NEWS

From WKTV: "Man and Dog Escape Safely from Oriskany Falls Fire."

ANNOUNCEMENT

From today's Observer-Dispatch:

WATERVILLE – There will be a Memorial Mass for Robert B. Lundt on Saturday, May 21 at St. Bernard’s Church in Waterville. Burial will be at St. Bernard’s Cemetery afterward. People can pay their respects to the family after the service and interment at a reception in the church hall.

IN THE MAIL

From Lawrence Gilley: "The Marshall Historical Society Newsletter in now available on the Society's website."

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The Town of Sangerfield Comprehensive Planning Committee reminds the Town of Sangerfield residents to return their surveys by May 24. They can be placed at drop boxes at the Library and Town Hall. Additional copies are also available at those locations and everyone is encouraged to participate.

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A message from The WCS Brothertown Scholarship Fund.

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WCS SPORTS

Thursday, May 19, 2011

4:30PM
Boys VARSITY BASEBALL

Cooperstown Middle-High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Baseball #1

4:30PM
Girls VARSITY SOFTBALL
GAME
Cooperstown Middle-High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Softball #1

4:30PM
Girls VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD
TOURNAMENT / INVITATIONAL
CSC Division II Meet at Morrisville Eaton
New York

4:30PM
Boys VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD
TOURNAMENT / INVITATIONAL
CSC Division II Meet at Morrisville Eaton

Friday, May 20, 2011

4:30PM
Girls MODIFIED SOFTBALL
GAME
Morrisville - Eaton High School
@ Waterville Central School ule
Waterville H S Softball #2

4:30PM
Postponed
Girls VARSITY SOFTBALL
GAME
Waterville Central School
@ Morrisville - Eaton High School
High School Softball Complex

Saturday, May 21 2011

10:00AM
Boys VARSITY BASEBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Brookfield Central High School
Waterville H S Baseball #1

12:00PM
Girls MODIFIED SOFTBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Sauquoit Valley Central School
SV Middle School

1:00PM
Girls VARSITY SOFTBALL
TOURNAMENT / INVITATIONAL
Notre Dame Tournament
Wankel Field

2:00PM
Boys VARSITY BASEBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Westmoreland High School
Westmoreland High School

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THINGS TO DO

Friday, May 20, 2011

7:00 pm

13th Annual

Community Variety Show

Sponsored by the Brothertown Optimist Club

and Memorial Park School PTA

Waterville Central School Auditorium.

Adults $5.00

Students $3.00

Under 5 free

($15.00 max for family)

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AT THE LIBRARY


Plant Swap * Saturday, May 21st

10:30am - 1:30pm

Exchange, Drop Off, or Pick Up Indoor or Outdoor Plants for FREE.

Bring plants, cutting, splits, etc. and get something fresh for the season.

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FOR THE RECORD



My "hummers" are back .........


.......... lilacs are blooming, but there's no snow on them this year.




The cost of gasoline went down ........



........... several people saw the sun shine for a while, yesterday ....

and the Redsox have won five in a row!

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Have a great weekend, everyone!

WCS BUDGET / BOARD VOTE RESULTS

From WKTV

Results
Budget: PASSED (377-221)
Public Library Proposition: PASSED (405-171)
Clark Memorial Library Proposition: PASSED (392-170)
BOE Winners: Shana Pughe (524), Harry "Bud" Dorr (Write-In - 362), William Lachmann (341)
Phil Barnes Jr. did not win (304)

District Budget
Proposed Budget: $15,663,287
2010-2011 Budget: $14,952,434

RESULTS IN ALL AREA DISTRICTS also from WKTV.

From the O-D:
WATERVILLE

2011-12 proposed school budget: $15,663,287, 1.9 percent tax levy increase
Yes: 377
No: 221
School board: Three, three-year terms.
Phillip Barnes: 304
William Lachmann: 341
Shana Pughe: 524
Harry “Bud” Dorr (write-in): 362
Waterville library
Yes: 405
No: 171
C.W. Clark Memorial Library
Yes: 392
No: 170
Waterville library trustee (one seat)
Debra Olin: 345

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MORE NEWS: "Crews Battle Blaze across from Oriskany Falls Fire House."

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Jean Davis

Stan Dziekonski

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Today's Weather forecast from WKTV: "Slow improvements in our weather over the next few days starting today. Scattered showers continue, but temperatures will climb into the upper 60s for most areas. Scattered showers continue tonight with lows in the upper 50s.

Slowly warming up and drying out as we head later into the week. Temperatures rise into the upper 60s to near 70 by Thursday and Friday with the chance for a shower or thunderstorm. It looks less wet looking ahead to the weekend.

The National Weather Service is hosting a severe weather class this Thursday at the Oriskany Airport. The class will run from 6:30-8:30pm. To register for this class, please send an email to bgm.skywarn@noaa.gov."

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PLANNING AHEAD



13th Annual Community Variety Show

Sponsored by the Brothertown Optimist Club and Memorial Park School PTA
Friday, May 20, 2011 7:00 pm Waterville Central School Auditorium.

Adults $5.00
Students $3.00
Under 5 free
($15.00 max for family)

Come and enjoy an evening of family entertainment provided by local students and adults. Band, Instrumental, Vocal & Dance Benefits youth programs for WCS students
For information call Fred Ashforth at 841-4875.

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Saturday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m.

Marshall Town Hall.

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Have a great day!

Back Thursday morning.

WCS BUDGET VOTE TODAY 8:30 - 8:30

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It's GREEN WASTE DAY

52 degrees and moist but not raining at 5:30 a.m.

WKTV predicts that: "The threat for rain showers continues Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs in the lower 60s. Slowly warming up and drying out as we head later into the week. Temperatures rise into the upper 60s to near 70 by Thursday and Friday with the chance for a shower or thunderstorm. It looks less wet looking ahead to the weekend."

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IN THE NEWS

"855 Graduate at Utica College's 62nd Commencement"

From the O-D list of local graduates:

Waterville: Tyler Shaw Carroll, Lucy Dawes, Barry J. Fitzgerald, Kyle Christine Fredericks, Steven M. Griffith, Patrick James Meszler, Alanna M. Nolan.

OriskanyFalls: Nicole Brooke Timian.

North Brookfield: Chelsea Lea Beehm .

Also, Justin Pare and Matthew Tanner were awarded Masters Degrees

CONGRATULATIONS!

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IN THE MAIL

In reply to a "Hello!" note to Dana Broedel's sister that I posted a few days ago, this note from Barbara Gallagher:

"After many many years both Jim and I still think of the Waterville area as "HOME" and love to see your pictures and notes from there. We recently moved from Michigan to a new home in Asheville, NC and still spend the winters in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Wherever we are a cup of coffee and the blog are the first order of the day."

Thanks, Barbara!

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From "Rusty," this photograph of a "Lenten Rose" Hellebore near the Sherman Cemetery.

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ALSO IN BLOOM

"Red Bud"

Wild Columbine, clinging to the rocky ledges near "the caves" in Forge Hollow.

Purple azaleas, like this beauty at the Nichols residence on Berrill Avenue.


Apple blossoms, everywhere!

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A WELCOME SIGN

Fresh Asparagus $2 a bunch.

At the Landis Farm on Shanley Road.

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WCS SPORTS

3:30PM Boys VARSITY GOLF

New York Mills High School
@ Waterville Central School
Barker Brook Golf Course
4:30PM Boys VARSITY BASEBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Westmoreland High School
Westmoreland High School

4:30PM Girls JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL

Westmoreland High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville High School

4:30PM Girls VARSITY SOFTBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Westmoreland High School
Westmoreland High

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AT THE LIBRARY



Grab your friends, family and a kite
and come out to our treeless field to fly your kite!

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Have good day, everyone, and don't forget to

VOTE!

Candidates for School Board whose names will appear on the ballot are:

Phil Barnes, Bill Lachmann and Shana Pughe.

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Write-in Candidate:

former Board member Harry "Bud" Dorr.

(Ask for "write-in" instructions.")

It's Garbage Day.

52 degrees, cloudy and even a bit drippy at 7:30.

The WKTV Weather Forecast: "Monday will start off with some patchy fog temperatures in the low 50s. Wet weather returns during the afternoon with scattered showers. A half inch of rainfall is expected with cool temperatures in the mid to upper 50s.

An area of low pressure continue to stall across the Northeast for the beginning of this week. With a slow moving weather pattern, the chance for rain exists just about every day heading into the week."

IN THE MAIL

It was Prom Weekend ..........

..... and Cathy Sommers sent me these two great pictures to share with you.

Top: Left to right: Alec Strohmeyer, Katrina Jones, Michele Dal Bianco, Jenna Fallon, Matt Scarlett, Lauren Homer, Mercedes Staelens, Breanna Kalies, Dylanne Hodge, Jake Perrin, Emily Smith, Caleb Schactler, Brooke Williams, Evan Zwahlen.



Royal Court

Royalty: front row: Michele Dal Bianco and Jana Haber, King and Queen; Melanie Brennan and Marshall Peck, Princess and Prince. Attendants in back row: Caleb Schactler, Gabe Fister, Mikayla LoConte, Nick Zielinski.

Great thanks to Kristin Strohmeyer for identifications!

(Facebook fans can see many, many more pictures of "A Night in the City" by going to The Waterville Times' page!)

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From "Rusty," who said, "Thanks for the tip."

He went to Trenton Falls!

(Thanks for the pix!)

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IN THE NEWS

"Consignments Needed for Rotary Auction." from the Utica Observer-Dispatch.

"Owner of Pit Bulls Involved in Attack Arrested" from the Utica Observer-Dispatch.

"State Police Arrest Owner of Dogs Blamed for Vicious Attack" - from WKTV.

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HERE AND THERE

The Ornamental Pear Trees along Main Street are in full bloom .

This is definitely going to be "apple blossom week."

Next week - lilacs!

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On Friday the Rose-breasted Grosbeaks showed up at my bird feeder and yesterday, the Hummingbirds arrived!

Every year I check out the Wood Betony that grows on the banks of the Oriskany.

This year, I took a few sprigs of the small flower - whose blossoms are about the size of a nickel - to Jody Hildreth.

Another "WOW!" It's a pinwheel!

(Click!)

Thank you, Jody.

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REPEAT SHOWING SCHEDULED

Curious or Concerned about "Hydrofracking?"



The acclaimed movie, "Gasland,"
will be shown again at the Marshall Town Hall
on Saturday, May 21,
at 10:00 a.m.

For additional readng, please click HERE.
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WCS SPORTS Monday, May 16 2011
4:30PM
Boys VARSITY BASEBALL

Cooperstown Middle-High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Baseball #1

4:30PM Boys MODIFIED BASEBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Cooperstown Middle-High School
Doubleday Field

4:30PM Girls MODIFIED SOFTBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Cooperstown Middle-High School
Cooperstown High School

4:30PM Girls VARSITY SOFTBALL

Cooperstown Middle-High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Softball #1

4:30PM Boys VARSITY TENNIS

Waterville Central School
@ Hamilton Central School
Colgate Univ. Tennis Courts

4:30PM Boys VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD TOURNAMENT / INVITATIONAL
JV Last Chance Meet at Waterville
New York

4:30PM Girls VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD TOURNAMENT / INVITATIONAL
JV LastChance MeetatWaterville
New York
4:30PM Boys MODIFIED TRACK AND FIELD

Waterville Central School
@ Sauquoit Valley Central School
SV Stadium

4:30PM Girls MODIFIED TRACK AND FIELD

Waterville Central School

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AT THE LIBRARY

Tuesday: Kite Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Grab your friends, family and a kite and come out to our treeless field to fly your kite!
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Plant Swap * Saturday, May 21st 10:30am - 1:30pm

Exchange, Drop Off, or Pick Up Indoor or Outdoor Plants for FREE.
Bring plants, cutting, splits, etc. and get something fresh for the season.

PLEASE NOTE

Library Election * Tuesday, May 17th 8:30am - 8:30pm,
Waterville High School Cafeteria

All registered voters in the Waterville Central School District are eligible to vote on the Library's proposed property tax levy. The Library's budget for its fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 features a 9.4%, $13,176 decrease in expenditures; however, anticipated nontax revenues in next fiscal year are down 34%, $16,071,-- which leads the Library's Trustees to request a 2%, $2,895 increase in property taxes.

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For a Complete Schedule of Library Events & Activities
please click HERE.

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FOR THE RECORD

Shuttle Endeavor Blast off on Final Mission


Have a good day, everyone!

TOMORROW IS GREEN WASTE DAY