Month: January 2015

The following local students have been named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2014 semester at Clarkson University:

Eagle Beverage Adds Brew and More To CAC Chicken Wing Fest

Eagle Beverage will ensure that those attending the fourth annual Child Advocacy Center Chicken Wing Fest will have a wide selection to choose from. Eagle Beverage will be providing samples of a number of not only brews but hard ciders and wine as well. “We are happy announce that we are expanding the beverage samples for this year’s chicken wing fest,” said Karrie Damm, executive director of the CAC.

Area Students Selected as National Youth Delegates for Prestigious Conference

These students join a select group of only 250 students from all over the country honored with the opportunity for an intensive study of leadership in environmental science and conservation. They were chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in leadership in the sciences and conservation studies.

New Paltz Tops Lady Lakers B’ball Squad

The Oswego State women’s basketball fell to New Paltz 57-50 on the road Friday evening. The loss moves the team’s record to 5-11 on the season and 3-6 in the SUNYAC.

Oswego’s Comeback Attempt Falls Short

The Oswego State men’s basketball team fought back in regulation to force extra time but was unable to secure the victory in overtime, falling 80-71 to host New Paltz on Friday evening in the Hawk Center. Oswego’s loss is just its second in conference play, dropping its SUNYAC mark to 7-2 and overall record to 11-5.

Sandra Scott Travels: Zoo Treks Offer A Glimpse Of Wildlife

I, like many people, enjoy seeing animals in their natural habitat and have done so in many places. John and I went on safari in Kenya where we saw thousands of wildebeests and zebras migrating. I was most impressed with the height of the giraffes. When I tell people that we have spent a lot of time over the years in the rainforest I always add that we have more wildlife in our backyard than we ever saw in the jungle. The best place to really see and observe animals is in a zoo.

January 30, 2015 Submitted article

Fourth Grade Artists In The Making At Phoenix Elementary

The Phoenix Central School District has some blooming artistic talent in their fourth graders. Students from four different classes voluntarily spend their lunch period in Kathleen Lambert’s art room working on a variety of different independent projects.

January 30, 2015 Submitted article

APW Holds Exchange Concert With Sherburne-Earlville School

Students at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Junior High School recently held an exchange concert with junior high students from the Sherburne-Earlville School District. The concert was coordinated between APW’s band director Janet Fiacco and Sherburne-Earlville’s Middle School band director Jeffrey Manwaring.

Frederick Carlton Shappee Jr., 86

Frederick Carlton Shappee Jr., 86, a resident of Minetto, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 29, 2015, at Morning Star Residential Care Center.

Michele L. Dillingham, 38

Michele L. Dillingham, 38, of Fulton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 27, 2015, at University Hospital, Syracuse.