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Alderman Bob Weston has scheduled a Third Ward committee meeting for Wednesday, October 1, 7:00 p.m. at Lanigan School’s Media Center.

School Violence Prevention and Intervention (“Project S.A.V.E.”)

The Oswego County BOCES Distance Learning Program, in conjunction with Onondaga Community College, is offering a course entitled School Violence Prevention and Intervention, also known as Project S.A.V.E.

McHugh Votes for Major Increase in LIHEAP Funding

Congressman John M. McHugh (NY-Pierrepont Manor) announced that he voted today for H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â This legislation included significant and immediate funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â The LIHEAP funds will bring total funding for New York State to a record level of over $476 million for Fiscal Year 2009, an increase of over $116 million from Fiscal Year 2008.

Carolyn Handville to Head OCO’s Cancer Services Program

Director of Oswego County Opportunities’ Health Division, Ellen Holst has announced that Carolyn Handville has been promoted to the position of coordinator of OCO’s Cancer Services Program Partnership of Oswego County.

‘Torch Bearers’ Theatre Spoof To Launch SUNY Oswego Season

Theatregoers should expect a sprightly spoof of amateur theatre when the SUNY Oswego theatre department starts its 2008-09 season with “The Torch Bearers,” opening Oct. 15 in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre.

Virginia Giambo, 96

Virginia Giambo, 96, of Liberty Street, Oswego died Sunday evening in St. Luke Health Services.

Henry W. Loomis, Jr., 73

Henry W. Loomis, Jr., 73, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Volney passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008.

Memorial Service for Jack L. Baker, 54

A Celebration of Life for Jack L. Baker, 54, of Sterling, will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, October 5th at the Sterling United Methodist Church, 104A, Sterling, NY.

Lena Allen, 76

Lena Allen, 76, a resident of the Oswego Scriba area, died Saturday in the Oswego Hospital.

Minority Point Of View: Revies Salaries Elsewhere Before Giving Raises Here

We propose that the salaries of personnel in counties similar to Oswego County throughout the state be reviewed in comparison to our county salary structure. Because this task must be undertaken outside of the political realm, we propose a special committee made up of business people and community leaders to review the information and make a recommendation in a timely manner to the legislature.