Month: August 2009
Community
My ideal exercise is water aerobics. I think that I burn as many calories laughing at myself as I do actually doing the exercises. Originally I had my own aerobics routine which combined movements from physical therapy sessions for a bad back along with actual aerobic exercises remembered from the class I took at the High School in Edwards many, many years ago. I hope that you will use up some calories laughing at what I am about to share about the joys of water aerobics.
Community
Tourney Raises Funds For Playground
The Parent-Teacher Group (PTG) at Granby Elementary School hosted a fundraising golf tournament last Saturday at Battle Island Golf Course in Fulton.
Community
County Legislature Recognizes Direct Support Professionals
Oswego County Legislature Chairman Barry Leemann presented a certificate to ARC of Oswego County and Oswego Industries, Inc. designating the week of September 14, 2009 as Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
Community
DSS Hosts Orientation Meeting Sept. 16
The Oswego County Department of Social Services sponsors an orientation meeting every month for people interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents. The next meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Department of Social Services, 100 Spring St., Mexico.
Health
Health Department Will Hold Rabies Clinics in Parish and Scriba
Oswego County residents have two remaining opportunities to have their dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies this fall. The County Health Department will hold rabies clinics from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the County Highway Garage, on Dill Pickle Alley, Parish, and Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the County Highway Garage on Route 104 East, Scriba.
Community
Children’s Playground is the Latest Addition to Camp Zerbe Nature Park
“This is a great example of a community coming together,†said Legislature Chairman Barry Leemann. “The playground is a great addition to this area of the county.â€Â
Community
Voters Can Try Out New Paper Ballot System
Voters across Oswego County will use a new paper ballot and optical scanner voting system in the Sept. 15 Primary Election and the Nov. 3 General Election. The new system allows voters to clearly review their ballot after they fill it out, and to be confident that their vote is accurately recorded.
Community
What Did You Do This Summer?
As the school year begins and children shares stories about what they did during the summer, many talk about their summer camp experience. For some children this would be impossible if it weren’t for camps with counselors that have special training and the desire to make memorable summer camp experiences for children with special needs.
Community
Catholic Charities Offers Food Sense Program
Catholic Charities of Oswego County is helping families throughout Oswego County make their food dollars stretch a little further through their participation in the Food Sense Program.
Community
United Way Campaign Chair Up To The Challenge
When United Way Board member, Jonathan Daniels, executive director of the Port of Oswego Authority, was asked to serve as the chairperson for the United Way’s Campaign Cabinet he found it to be a decision that was easy to make.