Month: April 2015
Second Annual SAFE Fair To Help Fight Synthetic Drugs and More
The VOW Foundation is gearing up for the second annual SAFE Fair. “The fair won’t deal with just synthetic marijuana,” Teresa Woolson, president of the VOW Foundation, told Oswego County Today.”Synthetic drugs are causing all sorts of problems. At the fair, information about all drugs, addiction, prevention and healthy options will be provided.” The VOW Foundation is a non-profit organization named in honor of Victor Orlando Woolson who died in 2012 from a fatal reaction to synthetic drugs.
Raymond Richard Ackerman, 98
Raymond Richard Ackerman, 98, former Canastota resident, passed away on Friday April 10, 2015, at the Manlius Home for Adults in the village of Manlius, NY.
Herman R. Harrington, 73
Herman R. Harrington, 73, passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2015, at home peacefully with his family, at his side, after a long illness.
Betty Jane Davis, 88
Betty Jane Davis, 88, former Phoenix resident, passed away on Thursday April 2, 2015, at Syracuse Home Association in Baldwinsville.
Local Fundraising Campaign to Conclude With a Bang
On April 11 Delta Kappa Kappa Inc., in partnership with SUNY Oswego’s Men’s Ice Hockey team will host its second annual ‘For The Kids’ event to support the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County. The event will take place at Cheap Seats Sports Bar and Grill, 6 Hillside Ave.
Rodeo Bowl Headed For Final Roundup
Only a few openings remain for bowling teams to participate in Oswego County Opportunities’ Rodeo Bowl to be held April 18, at Lakeview Lanes from noon to 6 p.m. Featuring a western theme, OCO’s Rodeo Bowl promises rip-roaring fun for all ages. Teams of five can still register for the second flight of bowling that afternoon, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
SUNY Oswego National Honor Society Students Make A Difference at St. Luke
Members of the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society from SUNY Oswego visited residents at St. Luke Health Services as part of ODK’s National Service Day activities. National Honor Society members visited with residents, shared in conversation and some laughs, while taking part in a group activity.
Oswego City School District Aids Pinwheels for Prevention
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month the Oswego City School District has partnered with the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County to help raise awareness of child abuse in Oswego. For the third consecutive year home and school associations and student councils have come together to be a part of the CAC’s Pinwheels for Prevention program.
David Owens Receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
The award, presented April 2 in a ceremony in Albany, honors students who have best demonstrated and been recognized for their integration of academic excellence with other aspects of their lives, which may include leadership, campus involvement, athletics, career achievement, community service or creative and performing arts.