It's 30.2 degrees, starry clear,
and it's
and it's
The Official Word from Municipal Hall,
"Trick or Treat"
from 5:00 - 7:00
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ALSO....
I understand that there are some
Greek Gods and Godesses
at ACCESS Bank, today!
"Trick or Treat"
from 5:00 - 7:00
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ALSO....
I understand that there are some
Greek Gods and Godesses
at ACCESS Bank, today!
WKTV predicts that: "For Halloween, we'll start out with sunshine and plenty of it. That will allow us to boost up and warm up into the 50s in most locations. However, areas with snow cover will see highs struggling to get out of the mid to upper 40s. High clouds will be noticeable as we go toward evening, and those clouds will thicken up after dark. For trick-or-treaters, expect partly to mostly cloudy skies, but dry conditions. Temperatures will start off in the low 50s on average at 5 PM, but dropping into the 40s for the 7-9 PM timeframe.
Friday night's clouds will be due to a cold front dropping in from Canada. This will usher in much cooler conditions for Saturday, with a lot of clouds early and moderate clearing late. Temperatures won't get much past the mid 40s. Saturday night may feature very cold conditions with widespread teens and low 20s possible. It will stay snow-free. Sunday is the pick of the weekend, with plentiful sunshine and highs well into the 40s or low 50s."
From The Waterville Times: in 1898 a Hallowe'en Sociable was held at the Congregational Church in Paris.
In 1921, members of the Senior Class gave a masquerade party at Candee Hall and three Sunday School classes had a party at the home of the pastor of the Methodist Church.
In 1924, a Hallowe'en party was held in the church parlors in Stockwell and in 1948 the Stockwell party was held in Community Hall.
From then on, Hallowe'en parties at both the school and in churches became annual traditions.
In Hamilton, in 1950, the movies at the State Theater were "The Creeper" and ""Scared to Death."
The first reference that I've found for "Trick or Treating" is in 1951, when Sunday School Students at the Presbyterian Church gave a party to benefit the International Emergency Fund for Children. In 1952 the name had been changed, and youngsters went door-to-door asking for donations to the United Nations International Childrens' Emergency Fund - UNICEF.
Jumping head to 1966: in a Letter to the Editor, a village resident writes --- "Lets hope that this year the trick or treaters will run wild for only TWO nights instead of for a full week. People don't mind giving the children treats, but they do object to being disturbed for a full week. Why not do all the trick or treating on just (two nights) and that way people can be prepared. I think it would be a good idea if from now on the Mayor or the Village Board declare 'Trick or Treat' nights. It would help many people in many ways!"
Can any blog-readers tell me what time "Trick or Treat" is to take place, tonight, in the Village?In 1921, members of the Senior Class gave a masquerade party at Candee Hall and three Sunday School classes had a party at the home of the pastor of the Methodist Church.
In 1924, a Hallowe'en party was held in the church parlors in Stockwell and in 1948 the Stockwell party was held in Community Hall.
From then on, Hallowe'en parties at both the school and in churches became annual traditions.
In Hamilton, in 1950, the movies at the State Theater were "The Creeper" and ""Scared to Death."
The first reference that I've found for "Trick or Treating" is in 1951, when Sunday School Students at the Presbyterian Church gave a party to benefit the International Emergency Fund for Children. In 1952 the name had been changed, and youngsters went door-to-door asking for donations to the United Nations International Childrens' Emergency Fund - UNICEF.
Jumping head to 1966: in a Letter to the Editor, a village resident writes --- "Lets hope that this year the trick or treaters will run wild for only TWO nights instead of for a full week. People don't mind giving the children treats, but they do object to being disturbed for a full week. Why not do all the trick or treating on just (two nights) and that way people can be prepared. I think it would be a good idea if from now on the Mayor or the Village Board declare 'Trick or Treat' nights. It would help many people in many ways!"
Some say 5:00 - 7:00; others 6:00 - 8:00!
(I'll post the answer as soon as I can find out!)
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An early-morning E-mail from "Frannie" tells me that there will be a
Hallowe'en Party at the North Brookfield Fire House
Tonight at 7:00!
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From WKTV - a look ahead AND a reminder to
"Fall Back"
to Standard Time
on Saturday night!
Here's a link worth clicking on!
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A WKTV news story: Residents in Waterville Still without Power
(I don't know where this family lives, but I haven't heard of anyone living in the Village who is in this situation.)
Once the sun came out, yesterday, the temperature began to rise, but snow-coated trees still looked like icicles.
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Once the sun came out, yesterday, the temperature began to rise, but snow-coated trees still looked like icicles.
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For the history of both the holiday and the symbols of Hallowe'en, click HERE.
This "Snopes" site will explain about the Black Cats!
This "Snopes" site will explain about the Black Cats!
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If you're still without a Pumpkin to carve,
there are some on tables 'way out at the end of Upper White Street!
there are some on tables 'way out at the end of Upper White Street!
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FOR THE RECORD
and for those who travel in gasoline-powered automobiles ...
and for those who travel in gasoline-powered automobiles ...
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View south on Route 12.
From Summit Road looking North ....
Here are three pictures that I took at "Hubbard's Corners" - where Summit Road meets State Route 12 - before the snowstorm. The DOT has regraded both roads at the intersection and now motorists' visibility, especially from Summit Road, is greatly improved!
From Summit Road looking North ....
... and South.
There is, however, a rather startling drop-off and I hope that guard rails are part of the plan!
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FOR THE WEEKEND
If you feel like browsing the new books at the Waterville Public Library but really don't want to go out? "Shelfari's" the answer!
Click the link to explore!
Click the link to explore!
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And if you do not already have your FREE ticket to next Wednesday's concert by the United States Air Force Band of Liberty's "Big Band" with Waterville's own Blair Raker, trombonist, 'phone the school or find a member of the Brothertown Music Boosters, now!
Have a great weekend, everyone!******************************
