Fort Ontario intern Joe Corradino leads the children’s parade at the Ludwig Bemelmans – Madeline Festival at Fort Ontario in 2017. The Oswego Elks Lodge No. 271 will hold a flag retirement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10 at the fort.
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Fort Ontario Hosts Elks’ Flag Retirement Ceremony on June 10

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Oswego Lodge #271, presents a free U.S. flag retirement ceremony outside the entrance of old Fort Ontario at 10 a.m. on June 10. The public is cordially invited to turn in their worn-out flags for proper retirement by members of the Oswego Elks before the program.

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City considering reindeer for holiday ceremony
Oswego Daily News

Reindeer To Visit Oswego’s Holiday Ceremony

Each year Santa Claus visits the Oswego Children’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree and Civic Plaza are gaily decorated. And children turn out by the dozens for an early chance to share their wish lists with the Joly Old Elf. At Monday night’s Administrative Services Committee meeting, Jennifer Losurdo of the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau discussed the estimated cost for this year’s event – which includes a couple of live reindeer.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Block Builders Awards First Check to Homeowners

The Fulton Block Builders has awarded the first matching grant check to homeowners in the city that were selected for the program. Based off the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative, Fulton Block Builders is a grassroots, non-for profit neighborhood revitalization program that offers homeowners partial recovery of their home improvement expenses. After completing more than $2,300 worth of exterior enhancements to their property, Albert and Ellen Zaranka only requested a $500 return despite the possibility to have received more.

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My Father’s Legacy.
Fulton Daily News

Preserving the Legacy: Found Writings of Alan Spawn Available as Podcasts

My Father’s Legacy is an audio podcast series produced as a tribute to the life of Alan Spawn. The series was recorded by his son, Mark, after he discovered several thoughtful, motivational and inspirational writings which had been preserved following Al’s death in 2003. My Father’s Legacy episodes range from inspirational stories to thought provoking studies and a short biography of Alan’s younger years. Available on YouTube and in the podcast section of the iTunes Store – search for My Father’s Legacy.

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