Monday, February 29

- LEAP DAY -

Well, we won't be typing that for another 4 years!

The extra day of the month this year helps to balance the calendar, and

some believe in the fun and lore that it is a day (or year) when women can ask or propose to a man.

The comic Lil' Abner, which made the same concept popular as Sadie Hawkins' Day,

which many would recognize as inspiring dances etc.

Read more here

We would love to include any Leap Day birthdays

or Leap Year shenanigans & proposals that occur.

If you have any, please send them this way!

- FOR THE RECORD -

- WEATHER -

Don't pack your winter things away just yet, or your spring things for that matter...

- IN THE MAIL -

Please take a moment to fill out this 2 minute

survey for Waterville First

that will help answer some questions about what you would like in your village

(and has potential to help us obtain a bank & grocery store)

Click HERE or above to respond

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Back from the Future!

Thanks to Jamie Bechy for debugging the Rotary Clock--

after running 20 minutes FAST for the past few years.

OK, now let's synchonize our watches, Waterville!

A Belated Happy Birthday to Debby Olin (Feb. 27th)

The birthday girl herself got in touch as well to show us

that her snow drops are not only popping up, but beginning to bloom!

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Last week ended with the MPS PTA Valentine Ball.

It looks like it was a lot of fun!

Of course, they have even more in store for everyone in March too!

We hope to see some great hat pictures this week...

Also, from the school:

- AT THE LIBRARY -

It's that time again... Start looking this week, on Dr. Seuss' birthday, March 2nd.

March is also the last month to get your Winter Reading Bingo turned in!

Adult programs to sign up for before they fill up!

At the Barton-Brown Observatory

Public Stargazing

Sat. March 5th @ 7:30 pm

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...

Monday, August 6

- WEATHER - ***** Happy Birthday (today) to Debbie Lemery! Happy Birthday (today) to Lindsay Gallagher! Happy Birthday (tomorrow) to Bill Getman! Happy Birthday (tomorrow) to Pastor Nelson! ***** - LOCAL CALENDARS - Village: Waterville Public Library: ***** - IN THE MAIL - Ruth Allen Memorial Run/Walk ***** - AROUND TOWN - Monday: On Saturday this Waterville Public Library Carnival took place under finally blue skies, and lots of summer heat. *** Similar weather held for the Chittning Pond Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday- complete with t-shirts, lunch, prizes, trophies and more.

Friday, March 8

- IN MEMORIAM - Majorie A. "Marge" Brackett December 20, 1927 - March 6, 2019 Click Here for Full Obituary ***** - WEATHER - ***** - COMMUNITY - In response to the fire that took place at the Coon family home on Wednesday on Brothertown Rd Click here for Link to GoFundMe for the Coon Family " On Wednesday, March 6th, the Coon family suffered a devastating loss due to a house fire. Todd Coon the father of four young children was the only one home at the time when the fire broke out. Todd was asleep because he works third shift. By the grace of God, Kurt Carney, his neighbor was unexpectedly home at the time. After many attempts, Kurt was able to wake Todd and he escaped safely, but all of their belongings are gone. Todd and his wife Casey, an Army Veteran, started their lives in this house 6 years ago after she completed her service to our country. They have accumulated many things and have made many memories with their childre...

Friday, March 19

Hobart L. "Hobie" Morris January 18, 1939 - March 13, 2021 Click for Full Obituary Roy Robert Roher July 17, 1927 - March 16, 2021 Click here for Full Obituary

Monday, February 5

- IN MEMORIAM - Gaetano J. "Guy" Scerbo January 31, 1926 - January 31, 2018 Click Here for Full Obituary ***** - WEATHER - ***** - LOCAL CALENDARS - Village: Waterville Public Library: Waterville Central School: WCS Sports: ***** - NEWSWORTHY - Click Here for Image for Recap Congratulations to Sophie Wittenbeck, ranked 3rd for CNY Girls Basketball Three Point Shots Click Here for Full Article ***** Happy Birthday wishes going out today to: Brenda Knoeller Heather Misiaszek Mary Fallon ***** - IN THE MAIL - Village Board Meeting Tonight, Monday February 5th, @ 7pm ***** - AROUND TOWN - Sunday snowfall into Monday morning meant a 2-Hour Delay for Waterville, busy plows, and once the skies cleared a sparkling, snowy day.

Friday, March 5

Joseph E. Reddy July 20, 1944 - March 4, 2021 Click Here for Full Obituary With this tribute from the Oriskany Falls Fire Department: With deep sadness, we share the news that past member Joseph Reddy has passed. Joe became a member of the Oriskany Falls Fire Department in 1968. Over his 50+ years, he served in many capacities including; the department Secretary, President, long time Fire Commissioner and earned Life-Member status. In addition, he served as Mayor of our Village from 1974 to 1977. His contributions to our department during his years of service are immeasurable. He was an integral part of many activities of yesteryear including being the Chairman of the Snowmobile races, Motocross races and Field Day Committee, as well as a long time delegate to the Oneida County Fireman’s Association. He never shied away from a microphone and was often the Master of Ceremonies at the Field Day parades, Department banquets and Village of Oriskany Falls Memorial Day ceremonies. Joe...

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