Month: August 2013

The Minetto United Methodist Church will host a free dinner on August 25 serving from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The menu will be sloppy Joe sandwiches, pasta salad and dessert.

Local Spring Graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Listed

Rensselaer is America’s oldest technological research university, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in architecture, engineering, information technology and web science, management, the sciences, and the humanities, arts, and social sciences.

Roller derby recruitment set Aug. 20 in Oswego

In the midst of its third season, Port City Roller Derby is recruiting skaters, refs and other volunteers looking for fun, fitness and friendships in this growing sport. An open house and recruitment will take place at 8 p.m. Aug. 20, in the league’s new practice space in the Oswego YMCA Armory, corner of West First and Utica streets.

Who will win the Team Spirit award at Scrabble Fest 2013?

There’s more than word play going on at the seventh annual Diane Falise Memorial Scrabble Fest. This annual benefit for Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County takes place on Sept. 20 from 6 – 9 pm at the Oswego Elks Lodge.

Human Concerns Collecting Back Packs for Stuff-A-Bus

As part of his community project, AmeriCorps member Evan Oustrich, who is currently working with Human Concerns, has organized a drive to collect backpacks for distribution to children in need throughout Oswego County through the annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign.

Fighting For Our Furry Friends

Wouldn’t it be nice to have less stress, lower blood pressure, a more positive outlook on life and improved social skills? For many, these things, along with an overall improved quality of life, can be obtained by owning a pet. Time and time again, studies have shown that there are a number of proven health benefits for people who own animals.

Deborah C. Lucid, 64

Deborah C. Lucid, 64, of Pennellville, passed away Monday August 5, 2013, at home in the arms of her loving husband.

Cecil R. Mattonen, 97

Cecil R. Mattonen, 97, of Fulton, passed away on Monday August 5, 2013.

New sports info director takes over at SUNY Oswego

For newly hired sports information director at SUNY Oswego Michael Bielak, a part-time job during college led him into a career in the Oswego area which may turn into a perfect match; both have a strong drive for athletics and even winter weather. Having attended Bishop Grimes prep school in Syracuse, Bielak headed to St. John Fisher for his undergraduate studies. As a student there, a part-time job offer from his advisor eventually led him to SUNY Oswego.

August 7, 2013 Steve Yablonski

Maffei and Hanna Push for Strong Water Resources Development Act

During a tour of the Port of Oswego Aug.7, Rep. Dan Maffei (D-NY) and Rep. Richard Hanna (R-NY) announced a new effort to pass a strong Water Resources Development Act and bring critical support and infrastructure improvements to Central New York ports and the Great Lakes region.