Friday, June 17, 2011

Special Announcement


Richard S. Woodman
1913 - 2011



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Monday's blog post will be delayed until late in the day.

Thursday, June 16, 2011


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51 degrees and mostly clear.


It's Garbage Day!


The WKTV forecast: "Partly cloudy to clear skies are on tap for tonight with comfortably cool temperatures. Nice weather is expected for Thursday, with partly sunny skies. Highs again above 80 degrees.

A weak area of low pressure will swing through Friday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms. This system looks to be progressive, leaving the area by the weekend. A few extra clouds and drizzle are possible through early Saturday, with improving conditions later in the day. Sunshine expected on Sunday.

Turning hot by early next week, with highs making a run into the mid to upper 80s!"


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IN THE NEWS

From the Midyork Weekly:
"Waterville takes Best of Class at annual pageant"

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IN THE MAIL

From Lisa Belfield, whose daughter, Ashley, was married to Patrick Caraher in the Memorial Bandstand last Saturday, and who said, "It was the perfect place for a wedding!"






(Thank you, Lisa!)

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SUNDAY IS FATHER'S DAY


(Click HERE for the history of the holiday.)


(Images Courtesy of Vintage Holiday Crafts.)


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COMING EVENTS


FRIDAY

"Old Timer's Story Swap"

10:15 at the Waterville Public Library.



SATURDAY

11th Annual Golf Tournament

Barker Brook Golf Club


Sponsored by WCS District Foundation
Check-in at 7:30 am
Shotgun start at 8:30 am

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High School Graduation is on June 25th.

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Clifford J. Fulmer Post #92

AMERICAN LEGION

92nd Birthday Celebration.

Friday, July 8, from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

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FOR THE RECORD

Yesterday's "Found Dog" has been collected by his owners and is now back home!

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Have a grand weekend, everyone!

Special Announcements posted when received.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

"Found Dog" add-on 9:30

FOUND DOG

From Meagan Timlake: "He was wandering around Sangerfield. He had a collar but no tags. We will gladly hold him until someone comes forward as his owner.

Male Black Lab mix, white toes, white chest, white tip on tail. He is extremely calm and gentle. He appears to have been well taken care of prior to us finding him... he is easy on a leash, kind to our critters and kids, was calm when given a bath. He had a small cut on his front paw that is healing nicely. Someone must be missing this good boy.

If anyone has any information on whom the owners are, please call my cell 315-939-0648 and leave a message."

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THE SUN IS SHINING!


It's Recyclables Day


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FARMERS MARKET in the Park

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The WKTV forecast: "The (seemingly) endless days of rain and clouds will finally end for all of us today. Sunshine returns to the area after a bit of morning fog. High temperatures climb over 80 for most areas this afternoon. Clear skies with lows in the 50s tonight. Dry weather continues for Thursday, with partly sunny skies. Highs again above 80 degrees. A weak area of low pressure will swing through Friday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms. This system looks to be progressive, leaving the area by the weekend. A few extra clouds and drizzle are possible through early Saturday, with improving conditions later in the day. Sunshine expected on Sunday. Turning hot by early next week, with highs making a run into the mid to upper 80s!"





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HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY


HELEN VOLL!


Friends from Grace Church and the community gave Helen a luncheon party at the Lutheran Home, yesterday. The menu even included a gluten-free chocolate cake baked especially for her by Gail Prentice.

From left: Mark Barnes, Sue McConnell, Alma Robbins, Elaine Cowen, Gail Prentice,
Jean O'Neil, Charron Mosher, Kathleen Magnusson, Jim Bogan.

Photos by Marie Goodman, Executive Assistant.
Courtesy Gail Prentice.

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IN THE NEWS

"Brookfield provides best of baseball's feel-good stories"
from the Observer-Dispatch.

IN THE MAIL

Congratulations to Ethan Fanning

who graduated from South Lyon High School in Michigan on June 11th
and whose grandmother, Mary Fanning, attended the graduation.
Ethan is the son of David (WCS 1980) and Robin Fanning.

Ethan will attend Lake Superior University in the fall.


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A Few Photos



Poppies and yellow flag at Mrs. Tonetti's, in Sangerfield.



Kristen Truitt's, on Babbott Avenue.



Clematis and Roses against the old Methodist Church on Babbott Avenue, South.



Peonies - everywhere.

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OUT IN THE COUNTRY


The Landis Farm on Shanley Road.
Asparagus, Strawberries, Preserves and Puppies!
(look for the little "labs" behind the picket fence!)



In Hanover.


View from Lewis Road South.

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FOR THE RECORD


Enjoy the great weather!

Monday, June 13, 2011

Monday evening for Tuesday


ANNOUNCEMENTS

At the High School

"Healthy Desserts"

Mrs. Alcott's health class will sponsor a

Farmer's Market

from 10:40-12:00 on Tuesday June 14th



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From Sandy Harding:

A Thank You to all 336 people who signed the " Collaboration of Care" petition. The results were dispatched to the New York State Department of Health around noon, today!

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IN THE MAIL

from Chad Barth:

"The Waterville AYSO (Youth Soccer Program) program is in need of volunteers in order for the program to continue to improve and exist for the children of our community. As you can see the organization has scheduled a meeting for this Thursday the 16th. All are welcome regardless if you have a child currently in the program."

Please click the image to enlarge it.

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IN THE NEWS

Continued Coverage of the Funeral of Deputy Kurt Wyman
on WKTV and in the Observer-Dispatch.


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"Admiral Has Roots in Brookfield"

(That's Rear Admiral Michael Parks, whose mom, Charlotte, lives in Waterville!)

from the Madison County Courier.

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IN BLOOM



Multiflora Rose



Looking graceful and delicate, with all of its pretty little flowers, this shrub is anything but.
It's been used for a century or more as a "living fence," functioning every bit as efficiently as barbed wire and being much more difficult to get rid of!



Rugosa - or Beach - Roses.



Clumps of Blue Flag in watery ditches .........



.... often in the company of Watercress!

I'm not suggesting that you go out and gather 'cress from a ditch next to a major highway, where all sorts of contaminants are probably present in the water and on the leaves, but - if you find some in a remote, unpolluted location - here's something you can do with it:

Using the most tender, top-most leaves -- NOT the blossoms -- chop or process a cup or so of leaves very fine and add to a well-blended mixture of one-half softened salt-free butter and one-half softened cream cheese. (The addition of freshly-ground black pepper is suggested, but only in the most judicious amounts.)

Spread on thin white sandwich bread, cut into squares or triangles and - of course! - remove the crusts. Chill; enjoy!

Also try --- Watercress Soup.



More and more "wild" poppies can be seen in the field of rye next to Edie Eastman's home in "Dicksville" .........


..... while these pink "peony" poppies bloom in a garden at the home of blog-readers John and Ann Cockell in England!

Thank You!


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FOR THE RECORD


The wedding in the Bandstand, last Saturday, was that of Ashley Belfield and Patrick Caraher.
I've been told that "it was lovely!"

Perhaps a photo will surface.


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The WCS musicians brought "Stinky" home from Dolgeville with them!

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Five years ago!

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More when it happens.

Have a great evening / day!


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Today is Garbage Day!

It's 54 degrees and cloudy at 6:00 a.m.

The Weather forefast from WKTV: "Clouds and showers linger again (on Monday), though it will be slightly less cloudy and drier. The storm affecting our area will finally push out by Wednesday. A return to some sunshine, drier, and seasonably warmer weather. Warming up and turning sunny by later this week, with highs climbing close to 80 by Thursday and Friday. Though several days out, this weekend does look to be nicer than the previous one. We'll keep you posted."





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A REMINDER

HAVE YOU SIGNED?

282 people have, as of 6:20 this morning!

Click here to view the Harding Nursing Home
Collaboration of Care Petition.




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While great numbers of area residents drove south to Johnson City on Saturday, other buses and cars with students and parents went to the Annual Violet Festival Parade in Dolgeville.





the MPS Marching Band at Dolgeville.

Thank you, Jody!

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Ahhh!

There was a wedding at the bandstand, on Saturday. Does anyone know who was married, there, or have a photograph to share?

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HERE AND THERE



Another bright spot on West Main Street: "Stinkers"!

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Dust rose from the roadside during the Friday afternoon parade on Brennan Road........



............ and a purple haze seemed to hang over the woodsy lot next to the Medical Center on Madison Street................



................ where thousands of Wild Scabiosa bloom.


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COMING SOON!



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FOR THE RECORD



Have a great day, everyone,

and special "Good Luck / I Know you'll do well!" wishes

to my seventh-grade grandson, Iain, in Ballston Lake, who has an English final exam spread out over 3 days, Latin final exam spread out over 3 days, Social Studies exam for just 1 day, and then the Algebra Regents on Thursday.


Sunday, June 12, 2011

"Brookfield Falls in Finals"

The final score was Loudonville Christian 5, Brookfield 3,
but to everyone around here the Beavers will always be "our" champions!


THANK YOU!

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IN THE NEWS



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