Arts and Entertainment
‘Torch Bearers’ To Ignite SUNY Oswego Theatre Season
Written by George Kelly, the play offers a look at a hapless community theatre troupe led by eccentric and pompous directress Mrs. Pampinelli, played by Sara Weiler.
Month: September 2008
Community
Steinkraus Lecture At SUNY Oswego To Focus On Intelligent Design
Dr. Barbara Forrest of Southeastern Louisiana University will discuss “Inside Creationism’s Trojan Horse: A Closer Look at Intelligent Design” when she delivers SUNY Oswego’s 21st annual Warren Steinkraus Lecture on Human Ideals on Saturday, Oct. 4
Community
Constellation Energy’s Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Collects Food for Local Pantry
The food drive was in addition to a recent financial sponsorship of the Food Bank of Central New York. Employees collected boxes of pantry staples such as peanut butter, cereal, tuna fish and other items to assist a local food pantry recover from the summer months when many emergency food programs see a significant increase in need and decrease in donations.
Community
McDonald Cancer Memorial Nearing October Dedication
The Joyce McDonald Cancer Memorial (for all cancer victims in Oswego County) will hold a meeting at 6:30 P.M., on Monday September 22nd, in the Fellowship Hall of the Bristol Hill Church. The church is located on Route #3, one mile East of Volney Center. The public is invited.
Community
Salmon River Falls Unique Area Tours Offered September 27
On Saturday, September 27, the Salmon River Steward program will offer guided tours of Salmon River Falls Unique Area in Orwell, east of Pulaski, NY. The Falls tours will be offered at 9:30am and 3:00pm starting at the main kiosk near the parking lot.
Community
Get Ready To “Strutt Your Mutt”
What could be better than an early fall day in the park, running or walking with your best friend, and all for a good cause? On Sunday, September 28th, 2008, beginning at 10:30 a.m. you can “Strut Your Mutt,” at the Oswego County Humane Society’s Fourth Annual 5K Walk/Run and 1M Family Walk at Breitbeck Park on the west side of Oswego.
Pet Health
Humane Society Warns Of Pet Food Recall
This is important. Last week, Mars Petcare announced a voluntary recall of products manufactured at its Everson, Pennsylvania facility. The pet food is being recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella.
Obituaries
Rollin C. Kimball, 88
Rollin C. Kimball, 88, of Fulton, died Thursday at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton.
Community
Street Joins Eastern Shore; Isabella Earns Accreditation
William D. Street, has joined Eastern Shore Associates Insurance (ESA) as a commercial insurance producer and Kelly Isabella, personal lines licensed insurance agent, recently earned the Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI) accreditation from the New York State Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York
Community
McHugh Applauds Release of LIHEAP Contingency Funds
Congressman John M. McHugh (NY-Pierrepont Manor) today strongly supported the announcement by the President that the remaining Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency funds for FY 2008 will be released. A total of $120.7 million will be disbursed as a result of this action, with New York State getting the largest share at $12.1 million. This brings the total LIHEAP funding for New York State to $359,628,405.