Month: February 2015
Making a Bird Feeder At Discovery
Discovery Learning Center currently has limited openings for children 18 months to 12 years old.
Emily Smith Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
Emily Smith of Cleveland was inducted into Mohawk Valley Community College’s Lambda Beta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society recently during a ceremony held in the Schafer Theater on the Utica Campus. Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society for two-year colleges and the largest honor society in American higher education.
Yost To Present Research At Heidelberg’s ‘Minds@Work’ Conference
Meghan Yost of Mexico is among a record number of students who will present their research Feb. 19 as part of Heidelberg University’s 22th annual “Minds@Work” Student Research Conference. Working with faculty mentor Dr. Marc O’Reilly, Yost, a senior majoring in History and Political Science, will present “To Join or Not to Join: Turkey’s EU Accession Struggle.”
Kennard A. Rath, 86
Kennard A. Rath, 86, died Monday night February 16, 2015, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, after a brief illness.
Oswego Lighthouse Restoration Project Event Planned
The Oswego Lighthouse restoration project is well under way and you can show your support of this beloved icon on April 25, at the American Foundry. “Love Our Lighthouse Day” will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature a lighthouse presentation, live and silent auctions, and bargain tables. Proceeds made during the event will benefit the restoration project.
Katko Sets ‘Aggressive, but Necessary’ Agenda Focused on Serving Central New York
Rep. John Katko Tuesday (Feb. 17) set forth his priorities for his inaugural term in Congress. Katko has pledged to work with both parties to help grow the local economy, create jobs and improve everyday life for Central New York. His efforts will be supported by continuous engagement with his constituents. “Fighting for Central New York is my highest priority in Congress,” Katko said. “I look forward to engaging with constituents across NY-24 and explaining my plans to be an effective advocate for them at the federal level.”
St. Luke Family of Caring Teams Up With Oswego YMCA to Offer a Free Bone Density Screening
Nurses from the St. Luke Family of Caring are teaming up with the Oswego YMCA to offer the community bone density screenings on February 25 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Oswego YMCA, 249 W. First St. The screening is free of charge and open to YMCA members and the public alike.
Fulton’s Next CDEP In The Works
The FCSD Comprehensive District Education Plan Committee met recently at a planning workshop to discuss district goals and student achievement for the next three years. According the school website, “The FCSD CDEP plan coordinates the district instructional programs, curricula, assessments, grant supported programs and policies and procedures toward the goal of ensuring student mastery of the NYS learning standards.” The current CDEP will conclude at the end of this June.
Weather Notebook For February 18, 2015
Increasing clouds with a burst of snow likely late today. High near 20.