Bishop’s Commons in Oswego will host the next in a series of gardening classes led by Cornell Cooperative Extension Certified Master Gardener Bonnie Amedio on August 15.
David Cuevas Jr. is a senior at SUNY Oswego, majoring in Public Justice. In addition, he has two minors, Forensic Science and Health Sciences. Recently, he put his talents to work to improve the community and the environment. Over the summer, he said he’s “been lucky enough to have the opportunity to serve a term with AmeriCorps here in Oswego County.”
On August 21, people all across the United States will pause to gaze into the sky in hopes of catching a glimpse of the total eclipse of the sun. Day will briefly be turned to night. “A total eclipse of the sun will occur on Monday, August 21. It will be visible along an approximately 70-mile wide band from Oregon to South Carolina,” said John Zielinski of SUNY Oswego’s Physics Department. “Outside of this band, only a partial eclipse will be seen. In Oswego, only a partial eclipse will be seen. Proper eye protection must be used to directly view the eclipse.”
Gary P. Barkowski, 60, of Granby, left to go fishing forever on Wednesday August 9, 2017.
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Giles, 88, of Fulton, passed away on Tuesday August 8, 2017, at Seneca Hill Manor.
Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (August 10) there will be a grand re-opening of the Oswego Charles E. Gallagher Fort Swimming Pool at noon on Sunday, August 13, to celebrate the recent improvements and enhancements to the city-owned and operated public pool that the mayor announced earlier this month.
Though the 2017-18 school year doesn’t officially start until September, that hasn’t stop students from Lura M. Sharp Elementary School from flying through pages at the school’s summer reading program. The program provides individualized learning to students with varying levels of reading gaps.
When Kerrie Schremp’s 2016-2017 first grade students at Lanigan Elementary advance to second grade and learn the Common Core unit on community, they’ll already have a solid foundation from her classroom. The veteran teacher recently hosted a class picnic at Volney Town Park because her most recent class formed such a strong bond with her, as did their parents.
The production runs August 11 at 8 p.m. and August 12 and 13 at 3 p.m. For more information visit www.CNYArtsCenter.com or call 315-598-ARTS (2787).
Warm with a mix of sun and clouds and a slight chance of showers today. High near 85.
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