Oswego County Today2013FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Shineman Foundation Supports Enable For Parenting Children With Autism

May 23, 2013 Submitted article

The Richard S. Shineman Foundation announced it has awarded Enable a $10,000 grant to expand its parenting program for families of children with autism into Oswego County.
Enabling Parents is a six-week education class that helps parents and caregivers better understand and care for children with an autism spectrum disorder or behavioral issues. The training will cover topics such as measuring and managing behavior, identifying triggers, monitoring progress and communicating with school personnel.

[…]

Dear Porky and Buddy Pet Health – What Happens To Pets In A Divorce?

May 23, 2013 Contributor

I am going through a divorce. One issue that has come up is who will get custody of the dogs. I have two sweet little Corgis, Annette and Bobby, whom I love dearly and they are inseparable. My soon to be ex-husband is insisting that he wants one of them, but he doesn’t even like them. It’s just a way to get back at me.

[…]

Oswego Kartway Championship Trail Continues on Friday

May 23, 2013 Contributor

The third round of Oswego Kartway’s championship trail continues on Friday with a Memorial Day Weekend special event featuring extra distance mains for all divisions.A total of 92 drivers have scored points after the first two events of the season, with 20 different drivers having pulled into victory lane at the “Bullring.”

[…]

Barclay Meets with Local Town Leaders

May 23, 2013 Contributor

Assemblyman Will Barclay recently met with town and highway supervisors from Constantia, West Monroe, and Hastings to discuss state issues that affect localities. Barclay talked about the state budget, local projects, and Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPs) which affects budgets for all localities.

[…]

St. Luke Adult Day Health Care Program Hosts Blood Drive

May 23, 2013 Submitted article

The St. Luke Adult Day Health Care program continues to celebrate the program’s twentieth year of service to the Oswego County community through its “Twenty Acts of Kindness” event. Over the course of the year, registrants will undertake a variety of activities in support of other community organizations and initiatives as a way to say “thank you” for the support the St. Luke ADHC Program has received since opening in 1993.

[…]

Weather Notebook For May 23, 2013

May 23, 2013 Steve Yablonski

Showers continue on and off overnight as lows dip into the 40s. Breezy and cooler on Friday. High about 55.

[…]

Public Meeting on Drafting Eastern Lake Ontario Unit Management Plan to be Held June 5

May 23, 2013 Contributor

A public meeting will be held on June 5 to help draft the Eastern Lake Ontario Unit Management Plan, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced. The meeting sessions will be held at the DEC’s Salmon River Fish Hatchery, 2133 County Route 22, Altmar, from 10 a.m. to noon, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

[…]

Oswego County Autism Task Force to Host Parent Seminar

May 23, 2013 Contributor

The Oswego County Autism Task Force will be hosting a parent seminar on June 6. “Creating a ‘What works Portfolio’” will be presented by Kristine O’Brien, parent outreach coordinator from Syracuse University Parent Advocacy Center, the Mid-State Special Education Parent Center.

[…]

Oswego County Opportunities Welcomes New Employees

May 23, 2013 Contributor

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.

[…]

With Budget In Place, District To Consider Personnel Issues

May 23, 2013 Steve Yablonski

The budget calls for a reduction of 8.6 positions. The head of the district’s CSEA is concerned that further reductions in staff would have a negative impact on the workers’ ability to perform all their duties. Some board members say they will do what they can to keep CSEA staffing at optimal levels.

[…]