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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, 2nd  place; John Brouillette, 1st place; and Isaiah Snow, 3rd place. The 1st place winner of the girls’ division was Janelle Cleary, 2nd 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


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