Janette L. Hubbard, 58, of Granby, passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Syracuse.
Continued cloudy and a bit warmer Monday with spotty drizzle. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
The Oswego County Legislature’s Government, Courts and Consumer Affairs Committee presented Carol M. “Peggy” Bickford with a certificate of appreciation for her 15 years of service.
Each month, Recognizing Oswego County uses this recognition effort as a platform for emphasizing the wonderful work that is happening in Oswego County to promote the health and wellness of children, families and adults. The theme for November was family role modeling/mentoring/peer support.
When John and I were in Nebraska we learned more about the impact of the Homestead Act of 1862 on America’s Westward Movement. The video “Land of Dreams” told how the lure of free land and a better life drew1.6 million people from all over the world to unsettled parts of America. The romanticism touted by promoters did not mention the hardships and other problems. Homesteaders had to “Prove up” the land by building a home and planting crops.
It’s that time of year again and we are receiving scary emails about all the things that can go wrong over the holidays. Why do people feel such a need to do that? We often wonder. Nevertheless, we are now gong to do it ourselves! One common warning is about holiday plants and their dangerousness for pets. But they are not always accurate.
The Manor at Seneca Hill remembered residents and participants of its Adult Day Health Services program who have passed away during the last year at a memorial service held at the skilled nursing facility. Leading the services was the Rev. Chuck Davis, who provides spiritual care at The Manor and belongs to the Pulaski Assembly of God Church.
Oswego Health will once again sponsor Syracuse Symphoria’s Holiday Pops Concert. The concert will be held December 15 at 3 p.m. at the Oswego High School auditorium. Tickets are available through a new arrangement this year.
The Oswego County Legislature recognized November 23 as National Adoption Day during its monthly meeting. With thousands of children currently in foster care in New York State, outreach to adoptive families is a critical step in moving children into loving, permanent homes.
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