Oswego County TodayMay 2014FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Fulton School District Voters Say ‘Yes’ to Budget, BOE and Library

May 21, 2014 Janet Rebeor

The preliminary tally of Tuesday’s votes is in and the Fulton City School District community voiced its approval for the $67.4 million budget by a nearly two-to-one margin.
“Our budget passed,” Superintendent Bill Lynch said Tuesday night. “We had a very good voter turnout, which is what we always seek. That was gratifying. The community supported our budget and we’re very pleased for the continued support.”

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MAM Showcases Student Artwork

May 20, 2014 Submitted article

Muraled halls of MAM served as a gallery of student work during Friday’s Art Show. The show featured the artwork of students in kindergarten to fourth grade. Students took their families and friends through a self-guided tour of the school.

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Two incumbents, one challenger win seats on Oswego City School District Board of Education

May 20, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Breaking News: Voters returned two incumbents to the Oswego School Board and added a newcomer.
The district’s budget was also approved.

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Emily King Awarded 2014 Elmer G. Hadlow Memorial Music Scholarship

May 20, 2014 Step One Creative

Oswego High School Class of 2014 Graduate Emily King was named the recipient of this year’s Elmer G. Hadlow Memorial Music Scholarship, which is awarded annually to an Oswego High School student who pursues an education and/or career in music.

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Fulton Noon Rotary Club Honors Hoffman

May 20, 2014 Contributor

President of the Fulton Noon Rotary Club, Jerry Seguin had the pleasure of proudly awarding Merrill Hoffman with this year’s Rotarian of Excellence for his dedicated and faithful service to Rotary for 25 years. It was noted that Merrill has a quiet presence, but is always there when you need him.

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Volney Elementary holds Earth Day celebration

May 20, 2014 Submitted article

An annual tradition of fun and learning continued Friday when guest speakers, experts and animals flocked to Volney Elementary School for its Earth Day celebration. Students in each grade level had a chance to view presentations and participate in a variety of activities during the day.

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Oswego Lions Club Thank Craft Show Sponsors

May 20, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego Lions Club with host the third annual River’s Edge “handmade” Craft Show on June 8. The event will take place along the beautiful river’s edge, on West Liner Park, in Oswego. Hours for the craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Penfield Library book sale June 6-7 to offer low-priced reading, viewing

May 20, 2014 Contributor

SUNY Oswego’s Penfield Library will hold a book sale for the public from 1 to 4 p.m. June 6, and 9 to 11 a.m. June 7, on the library’s lower level.

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Oswego Opera Theater Golf Tournament Planned June 21

May 20, 2014 Step One Creative

The Oswego Opera Theater has announced that its fourth annual Golf Tournament will be held on June 21 at Battle Island State Park in Fulton. Oswego Opera’s annual golf tournament supports the Opera’s productions, such as the recently seen Rigoletto – The Oswego Story,” and appearances by Craig Schulman.

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Native American Writers and Storytellers Visit Lanigan

May 20, 2014 Submitted article

Author Joseph Bruchac was warmly welcomed to Lanigan Elementary during a recent visit. Students in fourth grade read several of Bruchac’s chapter books in anticipation of his appearance, and also created posters on those same books to decorate the library’s hallway.

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