Here's our ancient Elm Tree. It seems to have survived the trauma of construction, two years ago. You can see the one bare twig in the very center of the crown. With the sort of rain we've been having, the tree should at least start the season in good shape, considering its age!
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Headlines
from the front page of this week's issue of
The Waterville Times
from the front page of this week's issue of
The Waterville Times
Blood Drive - There will be a blood drive in honor of Ryan Still on Monday, April 30th from noon 'til 5:00 P.M. at the Oriskany Falls Fire House.
Law Day Has Activities - Paul Hadley is coordinating activities for the Madison County Bar Association's observance of Law Day on May 1.
St. Mary's Chrch Will Close in Mid-August - Bishop James Moynihan of the Catholic Diocese of Syracuse announced last Saturday that St. Mary's Church in North Brookfield will have its last Mass on August 16.
Waterville Adopts 2007-2008 Budget - The Waterville Village Board approved a budget of $741,190 with an $8.60 per assessed $1,000 tax rate.
Oriskany Falls Plans Informal Census - Mayor Doug Smoral said that the 2000 U.S. Census showed that the village had just 687 people. "We think that's not the correct number. It seems too small," he said.
Step it Up - photo story. Sixteen people gathered on the steps of the United Church of Christ in Deansboro, on April 14, to call on Congress to adopt legislation that will set the country on a course to reduce carbon emissions 80 percent by 2050.
Storm Damages Town's Computers - The Town of Augusta lost two computers, a printer, radio equipment and a copier due to a power shortage from the April 16 snow storm.
Candidates File Petitions - Candidates for the May 15 school board elections have filed their petitions to run.
Ag Events Promoted - The Oneida County Agriculture Economic Development Program received a state agri-tourism grant of $43,450.
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Don't Forget the
MUSIC BOOSTERS BOTTLE DRIVE
tomorrow from 9:00 'til noon
and the
SPAGHETTI SUPPER at the HIGH SCHOOL
from 4:30 - 7:00.
Proceeds will be used to defray expenses for members of the Waterville Marching Band on their trip to Washington D.C. for the Fourth of July Parade!
Don't Forget the
MUSIC BOOSTERS BOTTLE DRIVE
tomorrow from 9:00 'til noon
and the
SPAGHETTI SUPPER at the HIGH SCHOOL
from 4:30 - 7:00.
Proceeds will be used to defray expenses for members of the Waterville Marching Band on their trip to Washington D.C. for the Fourth of July Parade!
