Month: May 2013
Oswego Cinema 7 Thu 05/02/13 – Thu 05/02/13
Oswego Fire, Police Departments Welcome New Recruits, Officers
Several new police officers and firefighters were sworn in recently at a ceremony at Oswego City Hall. Four members of the fire department received promotions, as well.
No Foolin’ – April 2013 was warmer than average
The average temperature last month was 46.6 degrees. That is 1.9 degrees above average. It was also slightly wetter than normal. Local observer for the National Weather Service, Bill Gregway, admits he was a little surprised at how warm April 2013 turned out. “I thought it was a little chilly. But it was warmer,” he said. “The figures don’t lie.”
Quartet Seeks BOE Seat in Oswego City School District
Submitting petitions and indicating their intention to seek a seat on the Oswego City School District Board of Education are Kathleen Allen, Heather DelConte, Michael McLaughlin and James Tschudy. The terms of incumbents Kathleen Allen and James Tschudy expire on June 30.
Oswego’s Independence Celebration Seeks Former Parade Organizers
One of the official signs of summer in Oswego is the Independence Celebration, which will be held on July 7 beginning with the 50th Anniversary Annual Independence Parade at 1 p.m. The theme for this very special event is “Fifty Years of Family, Fun and Fireworks!” The annual celebration began in 1963 and was originally organized by the Jaycees, a local service organization in the community at the time.
SIRSY To Appear At Jake’s Grub & Grog In Central Square
Indie Pop Rock duo SIRSY will perform at Jake’s Grub & Grog, 7 East River Road in Central Square, on June 15. SIRSY is comprised of guitarist Rich Libutti, a lover of The Beatles and Bowie, and singer/drummer Melanie Krahmer, who’s sultry and powerful voice sounds like the love child of Eartha Kitt and Superman.
Special Guest visits Helen Keller opening
Fern Schwarz, a resident of Minetto, along with her husband, John, attended the opening performance as guests of director Nancy Fox. “Fern contacted me to tell her own Helen Keller story and I knew she had to share it with everyone,” said Fox. “It was a rare opportunity for contemporary actors to speak directly to someone connected to the title character of the story. It literally brought the story to life.”
Author and Illustrator Create Book About Pet Sitting
On May 15 at 7 p.m. author Margaret Streitenberger and illustrator Jim Arnold will present their latest collaboration, Did The Cow Really Jump Over the Moon? The recently published book is the second in their “Hey Diddle Diddle” series, which captures Margaret’s experiences in her pet-sitting business.
Yellow Ribbons: Download, Share To Show Support For Fort Drum
Here in Central and Northern New York, we see yellow ribbons everywhere we go – on trees, bumper stickers, in businesses and prominently displayed outside homes. For a very long time, yellow ribbons have stood as a symbol of support and remembrance of the brave men and women who serve. To help show support for Fort Drum, its soldiers and their families, I am making special Fort Drum yellow ribbons available.
