Oswego County TodayMay 2014FREE Independent News for Oswego County

BOCES Should Increase, Not Decrease Automotive Program

May 30, 2014 Submitted article

It has come to my attention that Oswego County BOCES is scaling back on some of the automotive trades classes offered to adults. BOCES trains adults who have lost their jobs, giving them the opportunity through classroom education and “hands-on” knowledge/training to learn new skills in the auto repair business. Now that BOCES is undergoing a renovation project, only 5 of the current 8 garage bays will be available to youth and adult students.

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Raider Seniors pull a ‘prank’

May 30, 2014 Contributor

Today’s News In The Raider: Yearbooks are on sale today and an opportunity to study abroad are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Head Start Dedicates New Flag Pole at Discovery Day Care

May 30, 2014 Contributor

Stiff winds and heavy rain could not dampen the spirits of those in attendance for the dedication of the new flagpole installed at Discovery Day Care in Phoenix. According to Head Start Family Advocate Liz Liberty, the flagpole dedication was the culmination of an idea first presented by the Head Start Male Involvement Group.

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C&S Companies and Cayuga Community College to Sponsor Thursday Night Entertainment at Harborfest

May 30, 2014 Contributor

C&S Companies, located in Syracuse, is this year’s title sponsor of Thursday night’s musical entertainment. Additionally, Harborfest is happy to announce the band lineup for Thursday, July 24.
Brass, Inc. will perform first and Atlanta Rhythm Section will perform at 9:15 p.m.

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Fulton Noon Rotary Club Welcomes Students

May 30, 2014 Contributor

Each month, the Fulton Noon Rotary Club invites two senior honor students from G. Ray Bodley High School to share lunch. The students receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Rotarians.

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Altmar Resident Receives Degree from Dominican College of Blauvelt

May 30, 2014 Contributor

Dominican College of Blauvelt, NY, is pleased to announce that Tessa Redsicker, a resident of Altmar, was granted a degree, ME, from the College during commencement on May 18.

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Health Department Announces Clinic Schedule for Week of June 2

May 30, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department offers a variety of services to all residents of Oswego County, including preventive health services, certified home health care, long-term home health care, certified hospice, and a maternal and child health program.

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Mexico Middle School Symphonic Bands Takes Gold at Hershey Park Music in the Parks Festival

May 30, 2014 Contributor

Recently, Mexico Middle School seventh and eighth grade symphonic bands swept the Hershey Park Music Festival by taking first place trophies in concert, jazz and marching bands, and the most coveted trophy, the “Espirt de Corps” award. “The Espirt de Corps trophy is awarded to the school that displays an exemplary attitude of positive support and outstanding personal behavior,” said band director Kevin Upcraft.

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Oswego School Board Honors ‘Battle of Books’ Winners

May 30, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego City School District Board of Education recognized the middle school Oswego “Battle of the Books” winners at recent board meeting. The seventh and eighth graders earned a berth in the county wide competition.

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Moyer Achieves Spring 2014 Dean’s List at Belmont University

May 30, 2014 Contributor

Kayleigh Moyer, of Pennellville, qualified for the Spring 2014 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

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