Oswego County TodayAugust 2015FREE Independent News for Oswego County

The Little Difference Makers, Savannah (left) and Abigail Felix raise money for a local cause each week at their lemonade stand located at 503 Main St. in Phoenix.

‘Little Difference Makers’ Sell Lemonade Mixed with Inspiration

August 5, 2015 Mikayla Kemp

While it may look like your ordinary lemonade stand, it’s much more than that. This lemonade stand is serving life lessons along with a cold cup of fresh lemonade. The children working the stand are known as the “Little Difference Makers.” These Little Difference Makers select a local cause and donate all their earnings to that cause each week. This week, The Little Difference Makers were able to donate $368.24 to the Francis House in honor of former Mayor of Phoenix, Tony Fratto.
The difference they make for their community is anything but little.

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Weather Notebook For August 5, 2015

August 5, 2015 Steve Yablonski

A lingering shower early, then becoming sunny and breezy later today. High in the mid 70s.

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Fuller Celebrates Retirement With 36 Years Of Service

August 5, 2015 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee presented Karen Fuller with a certificate of appreciation for her 36 years of service to the county.

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Miles of Smiles Track Walk to Benefit Kids Battling Cancer

August 5, 2015 Submitted article

The KEYS Program and the Oswego County Quarter Midget Club invite you to join them for the first ever “Miles of Smiles Track Walk” on August 22 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Oswego County Quarter Midget track at 37 Howard Road in Fulton. They will walk 10 laps on the track to create one mile of smiles for kids battling cancer. There will be fun for the whole family with race cars on display, a driver autograph session, great music, and awards for the teams who raise the most funds.

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Search Under Way For New OHS Principal

August 4, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The unexpected resignation of Oswego High School Principal Erin Noto has left the district scrambling to find a replacement prior to the start of the new school year. “It was unexpected and we are in the process of considering an interim for that position while we conduct a search for a new principal,” Superintendent Ben Halsey said at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. It was a “professional decision on Ms. Noto’s part,” he added.

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When Danny Ziemann, who teaches bass in SUNY Oswego's music department, could not find a book or other resources to supplement his lessons, he wrote one with the encouragement of his students. The resulting work, "The Low Down: A Guide to Creating Supportive Jazz Bass Lines," also features 50 audio files to complement instruction.

Oswego Faculty Bassist Scores New Multimedia Publication

August 4, 2015 Contributor

When SUNY Oswego bassist and bass instructor Danny Ziemann could not find the right text to help teach jazz bass lines, he decided to write one — “The Low Down: A Guide to Creating Supportive Jazz Bass Lines” — and include audio files supporting the lessons.

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EEE found in Oswego County

August 4, 2015 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (Aug. 4) that the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was found in three mosquito samples collected during routine testing near the village of Central Square and the Toad Harbor Swamp near West Monroe. The samples were collected July 27 and July 29 by the Oswego County Health Department and tested at the state health department’s Wadsworth Center Laboratories near Albany. The samples of mosquitoes are the first to test positive for the EEE virus in Oswego County this year.

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A youngster prepares to return a serve during a previous carnival.

Annual Tennis Carnival Set At Riley School Court

August 4, 2015 Steve Yablonski

AmeriCorps members have offered the USTA Tennis Program at several sites around the county this summer. “The carnival is exactly our end of the year celebration! We invite all of our children that have attended our program to come relax, have fun, and play tennis,” said Shane Evans, supervisor of the USTA Tennis Program.

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Magic Returns To Minetto August 8

August 4, 2015 Contributor

Magic in Minetto, in conjunction with Canal Splash, will be held on August 8 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mnettto River View Park, County Route 48. Magic is a fun, family event which features music, food, kids’ crafts, face painting and ice cream as well as a bouncy hut.

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Oswego Daily News

Shineman Foundation Donates Nearly $300,000 to CNY Not-for-Profits

August 4, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Sixteen Central New York not-for-profit organizations, a large percentage of which are based in Oswego County, received grants from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation in its second grant round of 2015 at its July board meeting. Projects encompass a wide range of focus areas, including health and welfare for children, training and education, arts and culture, armed forces outreach, Neighborhood parks, and capital campaigns. These projects will benefit Oswego County on a number of fronts.

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