Month: June 2016

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Oswego Daily News

Once Again, Breitbeck Park Transformed Into ‘Julian’s World’

June 26, 2016 Steve Yablonski

“Walt Julian’s (Ross) World, this is his ‘Forever 10 Party’ to raise (childhood) cancer awareness,” Ruth Wallace, organizer, said. Julian was in the hospital and unable to attend last year’s event. His mother, Kristi, shared the activities with him via a video chat on her phone. This year, she shared the 10-year-old’s final wishes with the hundreds that descended on Breitbeck Park. It was a simple, yet powerful, wish. “Help others.”

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Says Farewell to Class of 2016, Superintendent Lynch

June 26, 2016 Mikayla Kemp

“Indescribable, relieved, unreal” – just some of the ways the graduating seniors of the G. Ray Bodley class of 2016 are describing their new title as high school graduates. After years of schooling, homework, hard work, and early mornings, the senior class of the Fulton City School District finally walked across the stage, accepted their diplomas, and moved their tassels to become full-fledged graduates.

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Dr. Heidi Sweeney, OHS Principal, presents a diploma to Valedictorian Jenna Ballard.
Oswego Daily News

Oswego High School Class of 2016 Told: ‘Strive To Be Extraordinary’

June 26, 2016 Steve Yablonski

“I have found throughout the past four years that it is crucial not to let a number define you,” Valedictorian Jenna Ballard said. “Your class rank, grades, test scores, et cetera, do not reflect how smart you are. They do not, and should not, be taken as an indicator of how successful you can become, and do not dictate what you can and cannot do.” “My advice to this class is that whatever you choose to do, strive to be extraordinary. Be passionate, be confident, be great. There is greatness in all of us,” Jacob Gerber, salutatorian, said.

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The historic Paddock Mansion
Sandra Scott Travels

Sandra Scott Travels: Check Out The History In Nearby Watertown

June 24, 2016 Contributor

Watertown may not seem like a typical tourist destination. But, there are interesting places to visit. Recently, John and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Watertown had time to visit some of the local attractions. Obviously there is shopping – a lot of it, but there is shopping everywhere. Instead of shopping, we visited the historic Paddock Mansion built between 1876 and 1878 by Edwin L. Paddock, a successful local banker.

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