Oswego County TodayOctober 2009FREE Independent News for Oswego County

AmeriCorps Organizes Events for Oct. 24 Ã¢â‚¬ËœMake a Difference DayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢

October 18, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego AmeriCorps program will host three events Saturday, Oct. 24, for Make a Difference Day. Make a Difference Day is an annual day of service that brings communities together. The program is organized each year by USA Weekend and the Hands On Network.

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White Cane Safety Day is October 15

October 18, 2009 Contributor

Ã¢â‚¬Å“This year marks the 25th anniversary of Ã¢â‚¬ËœWhite Cane Safety DayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢,Ã¢â‚¬Â said Oswego County Legislature Chairman Barry Leemann. Ã¢â‚¬Å“It provides an excellent opportunity for us to recognize the Vision Network for its priceless contributions as an advocate for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.Ã¢â‚¬Â

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Barclay Sponsors Tax Credit Bill for Hearing Impaired

October 18, 2009 Contributor

Ã¢â‚¬Å“Many New Yorkers can not afford hearing aids even though hearing loss can be treated with hearing aidsÃ¢â‚¬Â, said Barclay. Ã¢â‚¬Å“With the average cost of hearing aids as high as $1,400 each, this bill lowers that expense substantially, and makes hearing aids more accessible.Ã¢â‚¬Â

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Casting is Complete for The Oswego Players’ “Frankenstein”

October 18, 2009 Contributor

Casting is Complete for The Oswego Players’ Presentation of the horror classic Ã¢â‚¬Å“FrankensteinÃ¢â‚¬Â The show features a cast of Oswego Players regulars including Scott Bandla, Jennie Snow, Jon Altman, Sharon Darrow, Norman Berlin III, Emily Gray, and Nicole Snow along with new comers Joe Calverase and Lauren Pepper.

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Movie Night at Church

October 18, 2009 Contributor

The film, Ã¢â‚¬Å“FIREPROOFÃ¢â‚¬Â will be shown on Friday, October 23 at 7 pm at The First United Methodist Church, 1408 St. Rte. 176, Fulton, across from the Jr. High.

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Parish Fall Fest is Oct. 24

October 18, 2009 Contributor

The Greater Parish Area Chamber of Commerce Parish Fall Fest will be on Sat. October 24 The morning will start off with the mile-long Fun Walk around the block beginning at the Parish-Hastings Presbyterian Church at 9 a.m. $5 registration or $10 registration with shirt.

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Neil Simon Dinner Show Opens Friday October 23 In Oswego

October 18, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego Players and the Church of the Resurrection will present their seventh annual dinner show, a production of Neil SimonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s classic comedy, Ã¢â‚¬Å“RumorsÃ¢â‚¬Â, this coming Friday and Saturday October 23 and 24, at the church.

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William Aloysius Toolan, 85

October 18, 2009 Contributor

William Aloysius Toolan, 85, of Oswego, died Oct. 16, 2009, at Oswego Hospital. He was a former resident of West Van Buren Street.

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Catholic CharitiesÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Parent Education Program Making a Difference

October 18, 2009 Contributor

For the past 33 years Catholic Charities of Oswego CountyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Strong Families, Safe Kids Parent Aide program has been working to promote healthy family units throughout Oswego County.

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Thanks For Making ‘Fun-raiser’ A Success

October 18, 2009 Contributor

I would like to thank executive director Deana Masuicca and the staff at the Oswego YMCA for allowing us to use the Legends Softball Complex and helping us to coordinate our second annual Ã¢â‚¬Ëœfun-raiserÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ softball game between the staffs of Catholic Charities of Oswego County and Oswego Opportunities.

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