Monday

It's Garbage Day!

39.7 degrees and overcast.

The forecast from WKTV: "Clouds stick around on Monday with on and off rain showers in the late morning and afternoon as a warm front sweeps across the area. Behind the front, skies will begin to clear by Tuesday afternoon with temperatures in the low 60s. Temperatures surge into the mid to upper 60s on Wednesday and Thursday as dry, sunny conditions continue. Another complicated storm system may be possible as we head toward next weekend, marking a return to cooler weather."

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Just in: this note from Kristin Strohmeyer:

"A ring was found in the FoodKing parking lot Sunday morning, and I was wondering if you could mention it in the blog today. I have the ring, and if someone can identify it, I will return it. Folks can call me at 841-3471. Leave a message if no one is home." (Thanks, Kristin!)

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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

7:00 P.M.

MUNICIPAL HALL

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John Savage sent this great "story" -

"Our Waterville Eagle Junior Midgets won the Tri-Valley Division 3 title Saturday night with a convincing win over Frankfort 31 – 0. The Eagles showed their explosive power at Camden stadium on a chilly Saturday Evening. After winning the coin toss and choosing to defer Frankfort experienced first hand the quick scoring prowess of the Waterville offense as full back Jared Henderson scampered 63 yards for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage. But it was special teams and defense that finally put the game out of reach with safety Jacob Knutti returning two interceptions for touchdowns, (one of which was called back due to an illegal block) and Jared Henderson’s punt return for a score..

The Eagle running attack, lead by tailback Alec Savage, knifed through the Frankfort Night’s defense in the second half eventually adding a score from the eleven yard line. Quarterback Jordan Henderson’s play from under center was flawless as usual including a 40+ yard touchdown pass to wide out Logan Belfield. Knuttie’s interception for a touchdown came late in the fourth quarter closing out a perfect 9 and 0 season and Tri-Valley League title. For the vast majority of the 2008 Junior Midgets this is their second perfect season and Tri-Valley League title in three years.

The winner of the Tri-Valley League final gets their choice of competing in the Pop Warner Regional Tournament (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Washington D.C.) or the New York State Tournament, (Empire State Classic). Head Coach Greg Jones has chosen the NYS path and the Eagles will have a play-off game next weekend at a time and place to be determined." (Thanks, John!)

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In Saturday's mail, this report from Sandy Martin:

"The Waterville Crimson Bonnets held their October meeting at the Thornberry Restaurant. There were only 17 members attending. A few of our members were unable to attend due to the first winter storm, which had left them without power - including heat and water. Those attending were glad to see, once they left Waterville, that the roads were without snow.

The meal was good but the highlight of the day was after the meal. Lurena McNamara had arranged a tour of the Stanley Theater. The volunteer who showed us around was very knowledgeable and interesting. The Stanley has a wonderful history and is very beautiful.

Our next meeting will be November 20th starting with a tour of the All Seasons plant. This will be followed by lunch at the Bell and Whistle in Oneida. All arrangements have been made by Adella McFadden. Please be sure to contact her by Nov. 17th if you plan on attending."
( - and thank you, Sandy!)

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Tomorrow, of course, is Election Day,
and I received this notice yesterday afternoon:

There will be a

SILENT PRAYER VIGIL

this evening from 6:00 - 9:00

at

ST. BERNARD'S CHURCH

Come join your nighbors in silent prayer for our nation
on the eve of our election.

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"Why Women Should Vote!"

This has been making the E-mail rounds. If you haven't already
received it and taken time to read it, please do: it's very impressive!

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Mike Tower was back in the Park on Friday afternoon packing earth back into the center of the bandstand foundation. The next step, I imagine, will be to put the "floor" in place and then replace earth outside the foundation walls.

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Over the weekend, the price of gasoline dropped even lower... but not as low as it was in Florida where, according to Les Risley, gas was $2.19 at Walmart last Wednesday!


Once a year - that I know of - on the first Sunday in November, the horses, hounds and riders of the Limestone Creek Hunt of Cazenovia come to the hills along Skyline Drive for a traditional "hunt" and it's always a grand sight!


It's also always a challenge for spectators to be in the right place at the right time to see the hunt as they cross fields before disappearing behind stands of hardwood.



I was never close enough, yesterday, to take a picture of the hounds as clear as this, taken a year or two ago. (Click on the link above to read more about them and see more hunt photographs, too!)

Trivia for the day: those handsome red riding jackets worn by some equestrians are called "Pinks" - named for Thomas Pink, an 18th century London tailor who was famous for making those sought-after red jackets. It was said that if you were lucky enough to own one, you were "in the pink!"

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Heading for the hunt breakfast at the Limerick Stables.

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After the hunt, and having declined an invitation to have breakfast with the riders, I followed Skyline Drive southward to West Hill Road, where there was a spectacular view of Shanley Road and the hills to the east and south of Waterville.


I made a short detour to Gridley Paige Road, where a new home is being built....



........... by the family who will live there and Habitat for Humanity volunteers.

(You could help!)

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Have a great Day, everyone!!

and remember:

tomorrow is BIG TRASH DAY!