Month: July 2009

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Oswego Daily News

Do This Tonight: Swingin’ Big Band at Breitbeck

July 15, 2009 Contributor
Here’s something to do on a Wednesday night:  Head for Breitbeck Park in Oswego to take in the sounds of the Oswego County Summer Stage Band.

The 17-piece big band led by Stan Gosek will blow through a handful of classic swing tunes, such as Count Basie’s “Jumpin’ At The Woodside”, Glenn Miller’s “In The Mood”, “Satin Doll”, “Minnie The Moocher”, “Harlem Nocturne”, and more.

The show begins at Breitbeck Park at 7:30 p.m.  Bring your chair and perhaps a blanket, as it’s likely to be a tad cool by the lakeside late in the day.

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Oswego Daily News

Board Approves Volunteer Work On Wilber Field

July 14, 2009 Steve Yablonski
<p>John Dunsmoor reacts to debate regarding his offer to work on Wilber Field in preparation of the installation of new sod.</p>

The Oswego City School District Board of Education today (July 14) approved the acceptance of a bid for sod replacement at Joe Wilber Field and allowing a volunteer to prepare the field for the sod installation. The board nearly didn’t get to the resolution as the meeting erupted into a shouting match between members Dave White and Fran Hoefer.

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Family And Books (FAB) Provides Family Fun and Free Books

July 14, 2009 Contributor
<br />Enjoying a book at Family and Books (FAB), a six-week reading program for preschool aged children through first graders, are Wendy and Kyle Fragale at the Oswego location. Although the program has already begun, there are still spots available, so sign up today! For more information or to register, call the LVOC office at 342-8839.

Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County, in partnership with Head Start Center Fort Ontario, Pinewood Head Start Center, and Pulaski Early Learning Center, is proud to announce the early success of its new family literacy program. Children and parents attended the FAB program on Wednesday, July 8th, and left with smiles and a free book. Interactive sessions were held to teach parents about the importance of choosing age appropriate books and to enrich the children’s understanding of the book that was read through crafts and activities.

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Community

Camp Hollis Posts New Welcome Sign

July 14, 2009 Contributor
[caption id="attachment_17579" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The staff at Camp Hollis, Oswego County's residential summer camp, recently installed a new sign to welcome campers and visitors to the facility. The sign was designed and painted by Leanna Chapman. Lumber and materials for the sign were provided by Burke’s Home Center of Oswego. The design, construction of the sign framing and setting were done by Jerry Rounsville and Travis Knox. Pictured in front of the sign, from left, are staff members Rounsville and Knox, Josh Bennett from Burke’s Home Center, and Chapman."]<p>The staff at Camp Hollis, Oswego County's residential summer camp, recently installed a new sign to welcome campers and visitors to the facility. The sign was designed and painted by Leanna Chapman. Lumber and materials for the sign were provided by Burke’s Home Center of Oswego. The design, construction of the sign framing and setting were done by Jerry Rounsville and Travis Knox. Pictured in front of the sign, from left, are staff members Rounsville and Knox, Josh Bennett from Burke’s Home Center, and Chapman.</p>[/caption]

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Community

Spiritually Speaking: Play Time, Part 2

July 14, 2009 Contributor
Play time is over. Vacation ended yesterday. I didn’t get to play any games of miniature golf but I did win several games of Hearts, Scrabble and one game of Life. Remember that old board game? Now it is computerized and loads of fun to play. I ended the game with more than $6 million in the bank, a house with $1 million, a Ph. D., a best selling novel and a sub-compact car. I earned most of my money because early on in the game I discovered a cure for baldness which gave me $900,000, leaving the other players eating my dust for the rest of the game.

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Half Shire Historical Society: At The Fair

July 14, 2009 Contributor
The 152nd Oswego County Fair ended on Sunday July 5 with bright sunny sys—a contrast to an otherwise overcast week. Despite the poor weather attendance was steady for the five day event. In our Heritage Hall the crowds were not at all lessened by the weather. Each day we were very busy from early morning through the evening. Of the 22 townships of Oswego County historians from all but three participated in the week’s activities.

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Pulaski Public Library Offers Services To Ease Your Economic Crunch

July 14, 2009 Contributor
<br />Friends of the Pulaski Public Library members, Elaine Delaney, Betty Jane Davies, President, and Eileen Soika, prepare for their annual July book sale and membership drive.

In these rough economic times, public libraries are becoming even more important, and the Pulaski Public Library is no exception.

The library offers many services, including free wireless access. It is also a member of the North Country Library System, and patrons can request books from the system’s 64 libraries in person or online.

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Harborfest Sets Volunteer Training Dates

July 14, 2009 Contributor
<br />Harborfest Volunteers, Ned and Gail Goebricher, display some 50-50 tickets as they work an information booth during Harborfest 2008. Harborfest has scheduled Volunteer Orientation sessions for July 14th, 16, and 21st for those wishing to volunteer for this year’s Harborfest. For more information on becoming a Harborfest volunteer contact the Harborfest office at 343-6858.

Executive Director of Harborfest, Tom Van Schaack has announced that the dates have been set for Harborfest’s annual Volunteer Orientation. Volunteer orientations will be held at the McCrobie Building Ballroom on Lake Street in Oswego on July 14th, 16th, and 21st from 5 to 7 p.m. Volunteers are required to attend whichever date is convenient for them.

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