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

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...

Friday, January 3

- WEATHER - ***** - IN THE MAIL - ***** - AROUND TOWN - While we have not been around to take many photos the past week, we have been enjoying that Jody Hildreth has! Enjoy his professional photos, and check out more of his work at https://www.photoperch.com Christmas Eve During the New Year's Eve snow squalls New Year's Eve in Waterville New Year's Day in Waterville As well as these frozen bubble series with Waterville businesses and landmarks! ***** We'll see you back for our regular posts on Monday, January 6th! In the meantime, you may have noticed we're playing around with a new style for the blog, and will be working on some behind the scenes things as well. Happy 2020 Waterville!

Saturday, January 30

- IN MEMORY - Florence Williams Click Here for Full Obituary Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at 2 PM from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home. Friends are invited and my call on Sunday from Noon to 2 PM prior to the service.

Wednesday, January 9

- WEATHER - ***** - VILLAGE NOTES - Click to go to Trustee Nichol's webpage for Full Village Board Notes ***** - IN THE MAIL - This Thursday, January 10th, from 5:30-7:00 pm Joe Misiaszek and Carl Bartlett will speak about their idea to bring fat tire bicyclists to the Waterville area. They have received Village of Waterville approval to make bike trails on the former Waterville Reservoir land on Upper White Street. These trails can eventually join with the bike trails on Tassel Hill. They welcome ideas and helpers. Please join us at the Waterville Historical Society, 220 E. Main Street on Thursday to hear all about it. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Visit Clinton or Waterville for more on the Waterville Composite Mountain Bike Club! ***** - AROUND TOWN - Gas & Milk: *** An approximate inch of ice coated t...

Friday, August 7

- WEATHER -

Friday, November 9

- IN MEMORIAM - Donald Hugh Brady, Jr June 11, 1936 - November 6, 2018 Click Here for Full Obituary ***** - WEATHER - ***** - IN THE MAIL - Barton Hose Company After Auction Sale Please stop to our After Auction Garage Sale on Saturday November 10th 9-Noon at the barn behind the Deansboro Town Hall. There are tons of good items up for grabs. This is a donation sale, take all you want for a donation. The auction was a success! We had a lot of treasure left over. Sunday, November 10th Observed Monday, November 11th Waterville Historical Society will present an Art Festival featuring works by Polly Blunk, Pamela Brown, Jody Hildreth, Virginia Keith, Barbara Linsley, the late W. Ralph Murray, Tim Pryputniewicz, Dale Roberts, and others. Works will be available for purchase, with a portion of sales benefiting the Society. During the Festival, from November 23 th...

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