Month: November 2017
Hospice Honors Veterans
Oswego County Hospice continues to participate in the We Honor Veterans program established by Veterans Affairs and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, which is committed to delivering quality hospice care to the men and women who have served and fought for our country.
Santa Claus Is Coming To Oswego Public Library
On December 2, Santa will be coming to the Oswego Public Library. This is an opportunity to have your children visit with Santa and for you to take a photograph of them with Santa. Holiday snacks and crafts to make will be available during Santa’s visit.
3 In SUNY Oswego’s Graduate Studio Art Program To Exhibit Work At Gallery
The fall master of art in studio arts exhibition will start Nov. 21 and continue Nov. 28 to Dec. 3 in Tyler Art Gallery, highlighting the portfolio work of three candidates for December graduation. An artists’ reception for the three graduate students — Suzanne Gaffney Beason, Jingyuan Duan and Sharon Bottle Souva — will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the gallery.
Fulton Music Association Presents Free Veterans Day Concert on Nov. 18
The U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division Band from Fort Drum and the Fulton Community Band will perform a free concert in honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 18, sponsored by the Fulton Music Association. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the G. Ray Bodley High School auditorium.
Kids 16 and Under, Active Military Remain Free at Oswego Speedway in 2018
Following the release of Oswego Speedway’s 2018 schedule earlier this week, track management is pleased to announce that all active service members plus kids 16 and under attending speedway racing events in 2018 will be admitted free with a paid adult. This excludes Budweiser International Classic Weekend.
Fulton: Unofficial Election Results Show Tight Race in Fifth Ward, Castiglia Retains County Legislature Seat
As polls have closed across Oswego County, unofficial results show a three vote difference between candidates in Fulton’s Fifth Ward and Frank Castiglia Jr. retaining his seat as the 25th District Oswego County legislator. Fifth Ward for the Fulton Common Council and the 25th District of Oswego County Legislature covering a portion of Fulton were the only two contested races relative to the city. Uncontested races for city council returned four incumbents to their seats and secured one newcomer a seat as Fourth Ward councilor. Continue reading for more information.
Five New Oswego Councilors Elected
Voters elected newcomers: Sue McBrearty (D) in the First Ward, Linda DeMassi (R) in the Second Ward, Kevin Hill (R) in the Third Ward, Robert Wilmott (R) in the Fourth Ward, and Ron Tesoriero (R) in the Sixth Ward. Two incumbents: John Gosek Jr. (R) in the Fifth Ward and Robert Corradino (R) in the Seventh Ward were re-elected.
Advance Care Planning Workshop With St. Luke Palliative Care Team, Dr. Renante Ignacio Scheduled
St. Luke Health Services in Oswego will host a workshop featuring the St. Luke Family of Caring Palliative Care Team, led by Dr. Renante Ignacio, MD., as they discuss advance care planning and advanced directives. The workshop will take place on November 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at St. Luke. The workshop is free of charge and the public is invited to attend.
Candy Donations Lead To Sweet Rewards For Mexico Students
Mexico Elementary School students collected some sweet treats even after Halloween. Several students participated in the library media center’s inaugural Candy Buy Back program where students received one free book for every piece of candy they brought in. For every 25 pieces, they could select a brand new book. Librarian Dianne Barnes said the program was an unexpected success with five copy paper boxes full of 118.8 pounds of candy.