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- 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 r

-WEATHER- What a change, from a spring like 45 degrees and rainy Thursday to a blustery 16 degrees and snowy this morning and back up to 50 degrees this weekend! ****** -IN THE MAIL- Waterville First is asking residents to complete a very quick survey about the possibility of having a bank or grocery store in town again. All responses are anonymous and you can add your thoughts at the end of the survey. Take the survey and share your thoughts here .  "Peepapalooza is coming back to the Waterville Public Library this year. Grab yourself a whole heep of peeps and create a diorama of a favorite scene from a book. Dioramas will be accepted and displayed at the library throughout the month of March. Winners will be announced April 1st. All ages can participate. Visit the library for an entry form. Prizes will be awarded!" - Waterville Public Library Tonight is the last fish fry for the Deansboro Barton Hose Fire Department. Fresh fried fish, baked potato

- WEATHER - A little bit of spring and winter weather will be coming our way this week.  *** This week we got to see the Full Snow Moon Photo Credit: Old Farmers Almanac -  Steve DiGiandomenico in Natick, MA Send any local pictures that showcase it our way! ****** - NEWSWORTHY - With great sadness Maddox Lawrence ****** - IN THE MAIL - Last night The Brain Show visited MPS. Families were able to compete against each other answering trivia questions. After you answered a question you had to dance. It looks like everyone had a very entertaining time.  Oriskany Falls Little League Signups Registration will be held at the Oriskany Falls Village Hall 185 N.Main Street, Oriskany Falls Saturday, February 27th 9-11am For boys & girls in the Oriskany Falls, Deansboro and surrounding areas Ages 9-12 Registration Fee is $25 Practices start in March. Questions? Call Brian Bell (315)404-2179 Friday at the library @ 1pm ****** -AROUND TOWN-

It will be a light Blog week due to some vacations & busy schedules, but send in your info and we'll be sure to share! - IN THE MAIL - MPS PTA is celebrating Family to School Week with some fun events: The brain show will be visiting the school during the day and then will be putting on  a show at night that the whole family can come too!  The fun will start at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 23rd in the MPS gym.  We hope to see you there. At the end of the week we'll wrap up Family to School Week with a Family Valentine's Ball. Enjoy flowers, hair styling, family photos, DJ and dancing. Cost is $5 per family OR BRING YOUR PTA CARD AND GET IN FREE! Doors open at 5:30pm in the MPS cafeteria.  A parent or guardian must be present with the student for the entire event. ***** Signs of High School Musical Season are appearing! The WCS Musical Production of Anything Goes will take place March 10th, 11th, and 12th @ 7:30pm in the W