Community
Oswego Hospital Hosts MASH Camp
The camp, held Aug. 1 and 2, allowed 16 students to get an insider’s look into various healthcare careers and gave them hands-on experience in different hospital departments.
Month: August 2012
Community
Senator Ritchie To Host Appreciation Day Barbecue For Volunteers
State Senator Patty Ritchie is inviting volunteer firefighters, EMS, search and rescue, and all first responders and their families to a special Volunteer Appreciation Day barbecue. It will be held Aug. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m., at the town of Cape Vincent Recreation Park.
Sports
Sportsman ‘Sizzler’ Test Session Scheduled at Oswego Speedway
With Budweiser International Classic Weekend just weeks away at Oswego Speedway, preparation for the $1,500 to win 602 Crate Dirt Sportsman “Sizzler” continues at the fast 5/8 mile paved oval.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
New Laws Created to Improve Breast Cancer Screenings, DNA Databank, Organ Donation
I wanted to take some time this week to update you on a few new health-related laws that passed during session and were recently signed into law by the Governor. I was pleased to support all of these in the Legislature during session that will work toward better breast cancer detection, fighting crime, and improving New York’s organ donation rates.
Community
OCO Salutes Employees
Oswego County Opportunities’ recently recognized several employees for their years of service to OCO and its consumers in the agency’s Developmentally Disabled Services.
Community
Haunted Harbor Auditions Set
Children ages 9 and above and adults interested in being involved should come to an information meeting that will take place Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the H. Lee White Marine Museum.
Community
Local students recognized during May 19-20 graduation ceremonies
During its Spring Commencement Weekend May 19-20, the University at Albany awarded 2,870 degrees, including 2,000 undergraduate and 870 graduate degrees.
Arts and Entertainment
A Godspell Reunion at CNY Arts
Two of Oswego County’s veteran actors, Kristin Cook and Bobby Fontana, return to the stage to recreate their roles in Godspell from a previous 2007 performance under the direction of Nancy Fox when fellow actor Dan Williams portrayed Jesus.
Community
Fulton Youth Tennis League’s Season Wraps Up
The city of Fulton Youth Tennis League wrapped up its summer program with a hard-fought match on Aug. 1. The undefeated Green Team faced off against the Purple Team for the championship with the Green Team prevailing as it had during the regular season.
Community
Step By Step Tends Community Garden
Participants in the Step By Step Wellness Program have been busy learning how to grow and harvest fresh vegetables as they are helping to care for the Catholic Charities plot in the Fulton Community Garden.