Month: August 2013

Oswego County Opportunities, one of the top 10 largest private employers in Oswego County, has welcomed six new members to the agency’s staff. The new employees, who will join the OCO’s staff of human services professionals, recently completed the agency’s orientation process and will begin to serve consumers in their respective programs.

In Oswego County, the fair will take place on October 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fulton War Memorial and in St. Lawrence County, it will take place on October 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ogdensburg Oddfellows.

The Pride travel softball program will have a tryout/commitment day from 3 – 5 p.m. on September 8 at the Oswego High School varsity softball field for any girl interested in playing Pride travel softball next summer. (In case of rain, the session will be held at The YMCA Armory on West First Street). The session will consist of skill work and a scrimmage game conducted by Ron Ahart and Mike McCrobie. All Pride coaches will be on hand to evaluate players for the 2014 season.

In addition to our four-part Introduction to Computers workshop, the Oswego Public Library is also featuring Writing Cover Letters, Intro to Microsoft Word, Advanced Pinterest, and Self-Publishing & Marketing Your Book.

The Oswego County Health Department will hold a rabies clinic for cats, dogs, and pet ferrets from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 11, at the Schroeppel Town Highway Garage, 69 county Route 57A.  New York State law requires that all cats, dogs, and pet ferrets be vaccinated against rabies. The first rabies vaccine should be given at three months of age.

Fulton Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce another free amateur radio entry level “Technician” course starting September 16 in the County Building, Fulton, across from Mimi’s at 7 p.m. The only cost to students will be the purchase of the study guide. The technician class license is designed for beginning level hams.