Monday, February 15

- WEATHER -

The weather was brutal this weekend,

but things are warming up in the future.

Yesterday morning from the weather station at the Observatory

Every day in the 5 day forecast is at least above 0!

- PRESIDENTS' DAY -

Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22—Washington’s actual day of birth—the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present (history.com).

Click Here for more information

- NEWSWORTHY -

A New Business is Now Open

(and we've all been watching the progress)!

We believe everyone is cheering for every new and existing

business that makes our village what it is.

Click on their website mainstreetauto.care for more information

or call 801-2681

- LOCAL SPORTS -

Congratulations to Both Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball on their Victories!

Boys Basketball @ Thousand Island

Sat. Feb. 13th

Waterville 62 - Thousand Island 58

Photo Credit: Jodi Pearsall, from the WCS Sports Boosters

Boys Play Next

Tues. Feb. 16th @ 6 pm

@ Tully

Girls Basketball @ Home

Sat. Feb. 13th

Waterville 70 - Cato-Meridian 43

Girls Play Next on Wed. Feb. 17th @ 7 pm

vs Syracuse Academy of Science

@ Utica College

Biddy Basketball Wrapped Up

Congrats to all of the Coaches, Volunteers, & Participants!

- IN THE MAIL -

Waterville Public Library hosted an American Girl Valentine Tea.

Girls were able to bring a doll and a favorite person for a fun morning filled

with crafts, games, and special hair styling by Erica Beidermann

Thanks to Brothertown Optimist Secretary,

Lee Pavlot, for sending in some recent events!

Two recent inductees, Maureen Gray & Ann Capecelatro,

pictured with Brothertown President, Chuck Chafee.

Congratulations to The Oratorical Contest Winners!

Winners in the boys’ division were: Ethan Whitehead, 2^nd place; John Brouillette, 1^st place; and Isaiah Snow, 3^rd place. The 1^st place winner of the girls’ division was Janelle Cleary, 2^nd place went to Amber Coe, and Kerrigan Tilbe and MacKenzie Evans tied for third place. The topic of the contest was “How My Best Brings Out the Best in Others.” Both first place winners moved on to the New York – New England Zone Competition where John Brouillette placed first in the boys’ division and Janelle placed second in the girls’. Optimist member Brian Bogan organized the Oratorical Program. Thanks to all who made the contest successful. Special thanks to Waterville English teacher, Tammy Picolla who worked with the students.

Colin Kelsey caught a few more photos

Horse & Buggy in Madison, New York

Bright red barn in Madison, New York

- LOCAL CALENDARS -

Waterville Library

Village

WCS is on

Friday, April 7

- WEATHER - ***** Happy Birthday (yesterday) to Anna Williams! Happy Birthday (today) to Cortnee (Cornelius) St John Happy Birthday (Sunday) to Zach Abbe! ***** - LOCAL CALENDARS - Village: WCS: Waterville Public Library ***** - IN THE MAIL - April Food Sense: Good Friday Fish Fry April 14th 4:30 - 7:30 pm Clifford J. Fulmer American Legion Post, Rt. 20 Sangerfield *** Local Easter Egg Hunts (All Sat. April 15th, BYO Basket) Waterville: * Oriskany Falls: Douglass Park on April 15th at 10:30AM * Deansboro (Town of Marshall): Sat. April 15th @ 10 am Behind Town Hall Rt. 12B Deansboro ***** Click Here for more Mud Fest Info North Brookfield Fire Department Auction Sat. April 29th 6 pm "Dear Business Owner/Operator, The North Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department is seeking donations for our annual Firemen's Auction, held April 29th @ 6 pm. Please consider...

Wednesday, April 19

- WEATHER - ***** Happy Birthday (Thursday) to Nancy Salm! ***** - IN THE MAIL - Today: Next Week: WCS Board of Education Meeting Tues. April 25 6:30 pm Click here for more Mud Run Info Click here for WKTV interview regarding MudFest North Brookfield Fire Department Auction Sat. April 29th 6 pm "Dear Business Owner/Operator, The North Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department is seeking donations for our annual Firemen's Auction, held April 29th @ 6 pm. Please consider donating to our worthy cause. Thank you for your time and consideration." May: ***** - AROUND TOWN - Gas & Milk: *** School is on Break but there's still work going on: *** While warmer days are helping us to see a greener countryside, flowers in bloom, and many spring "ponds" are dry out, the DEC...

Wednesday, May 24

- WEATHER - ***** Happy Birthday (yesterday) to Dottie Ruane! ***** - IN THE MAIL - Today: WCS High School Spring Concert Wed. May 24 7 pm *** Memorial Day Weekend: May 29, 2017 Parades: Waterville: 9 am Line up 8:30 am. Service following at Monument Park with Guest Speaker Assemblyman William Magee Call Tom McNamara for more information or to participate @315-841-8018 Parade Canceled in the event of rain. Deansboro: 10:30 am Service Prior @ 10:15 am at Veterans Memorial Kiddie Bike Parade Oriskany Falls: Noon Service Following at Douglas Park Guest Speaker Dean Kimball From Village Clerk Amber Bell, also note that " instead of the Legion offering hotdogs and hamburgers at the Legion, the Pride in the Community Committee/Fireworks over Oriskany Falls will be providing free hotdogs and refreshment right at the park for the kids that march in...

Wednesday, May 4

- WEATHER - ***** It May be a Special Day for Some... Some creative soul wants you to watch out for the *** Plus, Happy Birthday Matthew Tanner (Today) *** Tomorrow Click Here to Read about the History of Cinco de Mayo *** Absolutely don't forget ***** - IN THE MAIL - From Katie Parker, WCS Librarian Throughout the month of May and until the end of the school, members of the Waterville school community will be building Waterville-area landmarks at the Waterville Junior/Senior High School Library via a "Make It May" Lego Building Contest. In order to promote this event through the school, third graders honed their persuasive writing skills by designing and creating flyers after thoroughly examining flyers for previous library events and brainstorming ideas. Librarian, Mrs. Parker and the third grade students list important information for the flyer. Flyers from previous events that were carefully...

Wednesday, May 11

- IN MEMORIAM - Click Here for the Obituary Update for William Bassett ***** - WEATHER - ***** - NEWSWORTHY - Check out Westmoreland's Jason Robinson who is making NY state history and gaining National news coverage as the first athlete to compete in a wheelchair in Modified Track & Field. Congratulations! Click here for WKTV coverage Click here for KPLC, Lake Charles, LA ***** - IN THE MAIL - Today! *** P.S. We would love pictures to share! *** Jeff Reynolds captured the MVAS at the Waterville Public Library on Monday to see Mercury transit across the Sun *** Jody Hildreth also caught some great captures that he "stitched together." "I took three photos at 7:41 am , 9:02 am , and 10:43 am .This was not an easy process, and fortunately I had a little experience from photographing the transit of Venus four years ago. I used a Canon 7D Mark II with a Canon 40...

Wednesday, May 25

- WEATHER - ****** - NEWSWORTHY - Congratulations to Kaelee Cleary! Click Here to Read the OD coverage *** Also, don't miss the "Honor Our Local Veterans" photos from the MPS celebration today at the bottom of the page! ***** - IN THE MAIL - New Information for the Waterville Food Bank *** This Week: High School Spring Concert & Art Show TONIGHT 7 pm High School Auditorium This Weekend: Upcoming in June: ***** - AROUND TOWN - MaryBeth Vandenbergh captured these wonderful photos from the "Honor Our Local Veterans" Celebration at MPS this morning Scott Jeffers and his nephews *** Throughout the Village - LOCAL CALENDARS - Village Calendars WCS Library

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