Month: November 2013
Literacy Coalition of Oswego County Receives $20,000 Richard S. Shineman Foundation Grant
This grant will enable LCOC to contract with a research company to undertake a comprehensive survey and analysis that will identify the barriers to increasing literacy in Oswego County.
Boy Scouts Visit Fulton Rotary
Fulton Rotary Club President Jerry Seguin thanked Gary Bogner, Ontario District Executive for the Boys Scouts of America. Gary talked about scouting at a recent meeting of the Fulton Noon Rotary Club.
Tough loss for the Bodley girls’ volleyball team
Today’s News In The Raider: A look at the new video game, Battlefield 4 in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
Weather Notebook For November 6, 2013
Breezy and mild today with a mix of clouds and sunshine. High near 60.
Cub Scouts To Hold Benefit All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Cub Scout Pack 809 is planning a pancake breakfast; a fundraiser for the pack. The breakfast will be held on November 10 from 8 – 11:30 a.m. at the Oswego Elks Lodge, 135 W. Fifth St. The menu will consist of pancakes, French toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, orange juice and coffee.
KPS Students Concerned About Human Welfare
The Kingsford Park Elementary School Student Council has been working diligently to collect warm blankets, sheets, towels and warm apparel to donate to Human Concerns. The effort has been a success and recently many KPS Student Council members gathered to display just a few of the many items.
Dress a Girl Around the World Featured at Fulton Rotary
At a recent Fulton Noon Rotary Club meeting, Rotarian Charrise Kidd introduced Rev. Tammy Nipper from North Volney Methodist Church. Rev. Nipper talked about how her church has become involved in “Dress a Girl Around the World” which is a program that makes dresses for girls out of pillowcases.
Port City Educational Foundation Building Funds
The Port City Educational Foundation recently held a successful fundraising chicken barbeque at the Oswego Elks #271.
Fishing Museum Honors Volunteers
The Salmon River International Sportfishing Museum recently honored two long-time volunteers at an open house celebrating the museum’s tenth anniversary. Board president Mike Riordan presented plaques to treasurer Margaret Clerkin of Sandy Creek and curator Fred Betts of Phoenix for their tenacity and dedication in bringing the museum building to fruition.