It's 60 degrees; not raininng - at the moment!
- Friday: Mainly cloudy with scattered showers or drizzle. Cool and less humid. High around 70.
- Friday night: Partly cloudy with a chance of a few showers. Low in the low 50s.
- Saturday: A mix of sun and clouds with a handful of showers possible across the region. High: 76, Low: 51
It was a gray day, yesterday, but these Tower Street doorway decorations looked bright despite rain.
And it did rain - ALOT. The only creaures that I saw who seemed to be enjoying it were these exotic-looking ducks at Slade's Bird World, West of Sangerfield.********
BORDEN MILK PLANT DESTROYED BY FIRE
The Waterville Times, August 1945.
The Waterville Times, August 1945.
The Borden Milk Receiving Plant, located on Osborne Avnue, valued at $30,000 was almost completely destroyed by fire early Saturday morning. The fire, which started on the side of the plant facing the D. L. & W. Railroad, was believed to have caught from sparks from a train during the night. When discovered about 5:50 a.m. by Roy Hill, an employee of the plant on his way to work, and Lynn Williams, a nearby neighbor, the fire had gained such headway that it was impossible to prevent the destruction of the building. It is believed, however, that machinery was not badly damaged. The local plant received approximately 150 cans of milk per day from dairymen in this area, Henry Gardner, plant manager, said. ....... The Oriskany Falls and Deansboro Fire Companies assisted the local department in protecting the nearby buildings, which include the White Street Bowling Center and a large coal shed and store.
I'd hoped that the article - when found - would indicate when the structure had been built or when the Borden Company had come to town - no such luck. Nor was there any reference to "Borden" or "milk" in the index cards of The Waterville Times microfilm in the Library. Of course indexing has only been completed through 1890, and all of that was done by the late Steven Gates back in the 1970's and 80's. There's plenty of work waiting for someone - or some organization! A great deal has been written about Gail Borden, the inventor of "condensed milk": here's an article from The Smithsonian Magazine.
I'd hoped that the article - when found - would indicate when the structure had been built or when the Borden Company had come to town - no such luck. Nor was there any reference to "Borden" or "milk" in the index cards of The Waterville Times microfilm in the Library. Of course indexing has only been completed through 1890, and all of that was done by the late Steven Gates back in the 1970's and 80's. There's plenty of work waiting for someone - or some organization! A great deal has been written about Gail Borden, the inventor of "condensed milk": here's an article from The Smithsonian Magazine.
(Click to enlarge.)The "carnies," setting up rides at Firemen's Field, must be used to this: the plan is - of course - to have it rain all week and clear just before 6:00 on Friday evening!
Oneida County Convention
Waterville Firemen’s Field Days
Friday, July 20th
Midway Opens at 6:30 p.m.
Kiddie Parade at 6:30 p.m.
Music by “Phat Alice” 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Midway Opens at 6:30 p.m.
Kiddie Parade at 6:30 p.m.
Music by “Phat Alice” 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 21
Softball Tournament starts at 8:00 a.m.
Midway opens at noon
Firemen’s Parade starts at 6:00 p.m.
Huge Fireworks display at dust – courtesy of Zielinski’s Equipment Rental.
Music by “stage Road” – 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Softball Tournament starts at 8:00 a.m.
Midway opens at noon
Firemen’s Parade starts at 6:00 p.m.
Huge Fireworks display at dust – courtesy of Zielinski’s Equipment Rental.
Music by “stage Road” – 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Sunday, July 22
Softball Tournament continues 8:00 a.m.
Chicken BBQ – noon ‘til gone
Ride Special - noon – 4:00 All You can Ride $10.00
Music by “Good Ole Boy” from noon – 4:00 p.m.
Music by “G.J. the DJ” 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Softball Tournament continues 8:00 a.m.
Chicken BBQ – noon ‘til gone
Ride Special - noon – 4:00 All You can Ride $10.00
Music by “Good Ole Boy” from noon – 4:00 p.m.
Music by “G.J. the DJ” 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Advance Sale Ride Tickets on sale at Belfield Insurance.
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Harry Potter fans are invited to celebrate the release of the final book in the series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," at a Midnight Magic Party beginning at 7 p.m. Friday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4811 Commercial Drive. Come as you are or dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character.
The book, the seventh and final installment in the tale of the boy wizard, goes on sale at midnight.
(My copy should arrive in the mail tomorrow. If there aren't any blog posts for a day or two, that'll be why!)
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