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Homework Partners Plays Major Part In Leighton Student Success

<p>On the final day of the Homework Partnership there was a celebration in the Frederick Leighton Elementary School library. In front are Jacob White, April Howard, Alyssa Schuyler, Kathy Perkins, Crystal Brooks and Tiffany Crowe. In back are Collin Samson, Meg Quigley, Susan Lemon, Nancy Hale, Rita Crawford, and in front of her are Harley Allen and Cameron Endres.</p>Several Frederick Leighton Elementary School students weren’t upset with staying after school. When the new school year commences, the students at the west side Oswego elementary school will once again have the opportunity to stay after school to do their homework. However, the students aren’t fending for themselves.

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Oswego Daily News

City Pool Likely To Stay Afloat In 2010 Budget

<p>Gallagher Pool, in a photo courtesy of the city of Oswego.</p>Supporters of the city’s swimming pool made a big splash in front of the Common Council.In an attempt to save money in next year’s budget, councilors proposed closing the pool. More than 90 people attended a town hall meeting Thursday at the McCrobie Building. Included in that number were dozens of young children, many carrying signs that read: “Don’t be a fool – Don’t close our Pool,” “Swim Lessons Save Lives” and “Don’t Make Me Swim In The River” among other slogans. In an unofficial poll, the seven councilors said they’d support the pool in next year’s budget

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