More than two dozen Oswego City School District faculty members took part in the district’s New Teacher Institute this week, giving the teachers essential information on the district’s operation, mission and vision.
Breezy, very warm and humid with scattered afternoon showers today. High in the upper 80s.
“Hot Gold,” an original play by Dr. Michael S. Nupuf and Laura B. Lowrie (presented with special arrangements by Theatre Du Jour), comes to the Port City this September. Adapted from the book “Hot Gold” by Steve Abbott and Dr. John Fountain, the show, the third in the trilogy – of Detective LaFleur mysteries, will be presented in a dinner theatre format and will benefit the Maritime Museum – Stewards of the Oswego lighthouse.
Between June 26 and August 24, the newest Great Danes and their families participated in a rich Orientation program that offers new students an opportunity to get to know other incoming students and discover academic and campus life opportunities on campus.
The Salmon River International Sport Fishing Museum, 3044 State Route 13, Pulaski, will host a free kids’ fishing seminar and tournament from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17. Outdoor writer Spider Rybaak, carp fishing guide Mike McGrath and museum president Mike Riordan will host the event and provide basic fishing tips to visitors.
Even though the summer season may be starting to wind down, there is still plenty of fun to be had. In this month’s “Community Spotlight,” I am highlighting a summer tradition, the Great New York State Fair, which kicks off, Wednesday, August 23, and runs through Monday, September 4, at the fairgrounds in Syracuse. Drawing visitors of all ages – including a record 1,117,630 people last year – the Great New York State Fair features something for everyone.
The Oswego County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee presented Carmen Rojek with a certificate of appreciation for his 20 years of service to the county.
Catholic Charities of Oswego County recently relocated to 808 W. Broadway. Mary-Margaret Pezella-Pekow, executive director, said, “All programs and services are now in this location. Renovations here will continue through spring 2018, and our capital campaign is ongoing to cover the costs of these renovations.”
Back-to-school season is here. It’s time for parents to gather school supplies and backpacks. It’s also the perfect time for parents to make sure their children have all the vaccines they need to stay healthy. The Oswego County Health Department is reminding parents this August to ask the question, “Are my children up-to-date on their vaccinations?”
At Monday night’s Administrative Services Committee meeting, councilors paved the way for more road work in the Port City. They gave a favorable recommendation to a request for Change Order No. 1 for additional milling and paving work to be performed under the 2017 Milling and Paving Project in the amount of $227,200 with Riccelli Enterprises. It would increase the cost of the project to $725,200.
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