Month: November 2013

On Monday, November 18, at a special meeting the Fulton Republican Committee voted to appoint two members to the committee.

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Oswego County Federal Credit Union $500 Scholarship Applications Available

Oswego County Federal Credit Union is again offering college-bound high school seniors who are members the chance to win one of five $500 scholarships

Oswego County Appoints Daniel Stevens New Purchasing Director

Accredited by the National Association of Purchasing Managers as a Certified Purchasing Manager, Stevens brings more than 20 years of experience to the position with expertise in the formal bidding process and municipal law.

Oswego County Salvation Army Launches Christmas Kettle Campaign

Oswego Mayor Thomas Gillen recently proclaimed November 15 through December 24 to be Salvation Army Kettle Fund Drive Season and encouraged “. . . all Oswego citizens to support the very dedicated people of the Salvation Army in this very worthy cause.”

State Enacts Newborn Screening

This year, New York State enacted a law that requires birthing facilities across the state to test newborns for congenital heart defects through the use of pulse oximetry. Pulse oximetry is an inexpensive and non-invasive test that measures a baby’s blood oxygenation levels. This law will help ensure that infants are screened before they leave the hospital. I was pleased be a sponsor of this bill in the Assembly.

Catholic Charities Mentoring Program welcomes Christine Williams

Mary Margaret Pezzella-Pekow, executive director of Catholic Charities of Oswego County, has announced that Christine Williams has been named program coordinator for the agency’s Children’s Mental Health Services.

Fulton Council President Speaks To Rotarians

Rotarian Dan O’Brien recently introduced Fulton Common Council President Jay Foster to the Fulton Noon Rotarians. Jay and his family purchased a home in Fulton at the corner of Fifth and Buffalo streets in 1968 and have lived there since.

EF Foundation Foreign Exchange Students Meet

Exchange students from all over Oswego County met recently at Apple Dale Orchards in Mexico, along with hot siblings and their host families. Education First foundation brings high school students to the US from twenty five foreign countries for a semester or a full school year.

Children’s Book Author Visits Fulton Elementary Schools

Author/Illustrator Peter Catalanotto recently visited Granby and Fairgrieve Elementary schools to talk with kindergarten through second grade students about his stories and where they originate.

It’s Curtains for the Quirk’s Players

Today’s News In The Raider: An in-depth look at former GRB basketball players Ashlyn Palmitesso and Christina Pensabene, who are reunited on the court at RIT in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.