Month: October 2012
Fishing Reports for October 4, 2012
Lanigan teachers make good on reading challenge promise
The challenge for the students was simple: read, read, read and keep a log of the reading that they do all summer long. In return, the teachers promised to take a few pies to the face during a school-wide assembly at the start of the 2012-2013 school year.
Respect Role Models named at Lanigan Elementary School
School Principal Bob Briggs presented the role model students with certificates during a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) character education assembly that took place at the school on September 28.
Fulton YMCA Zumba Instructors host Zumbathon for Susan G. Koman ‘For the Cure’
A Zumbathon charity event will be held at the Fulton Family YMCA on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. until noon benefiting Susan G. Koman “For the Cure.” All proceeds will be donated to fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs.
James E. Backus Sr, 76
James E. Backus Sr., 76, a resident of State Route 104 in the Town of Hannibal, passed away Wednesday Oct. 3, 2012, at the Andrew Michaud Nursing Home in Fulton.
Barbara Anne Lincoln LeBlanc Nichols, 75
Barbara Anne Lincoln LeBlanc Nichols, 75, a resident of 131 W. First St. in Oswego, passed away Monday Oct. 1, 2012, at her home.
Oswego County to Share in New $150,000 State Fund to Help Combat Disease Carrying Bugs
Governor Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation sponsored by Senator Patty Ritchie, that boosts state payments to counties, including Oswego, to help in the fight against EEE, West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Rotarians Hear About Emergency Medical Services
Jim Jones, director of Oswego County Emergency Medical Services, recently spoke to the Fulton Noon Rotary Club about the services currently being provided in Oswego County.
Out of Darkness Walk Works to Raise Awareness about Suicide
The walk is organized by the Central New York Chapter of the American Federation of Suicide Prevention, which raises awareness through education, research and outreach.