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Scores were high, and close, at the third and fourth grade Fairley Elementary Battle of the Books. Five teams competed in two eight-question rounds, scoring four points for every correct book title and eight points for every correct title and author.

“Being a Mighty Miler is not about winning or medals,” said John-Paul Murphy. “It’s about doing an activity with your friends and having fun.” “Running has helped me get stronger and healthier,” said Reese Niver. “I like being a Mighty Miler because we work together so that we can run a marathon.”

The eighth annual AHOPE (African HIV Orphans: Project Embrace) Mystery Team vs. the Pulaski Varsity Boys’ Basketball team was an overwhelming success. Event coordinator, Ashleigh Wilson, said more than $1,600 was raised for the cause which benefits the AHOPE orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

G. Ray Bodley students visited Fairgrieve Elementary recently to help implement a new recycling program. GRB’s recycling program began in 1987 when a student took notice of the amount of paper being thrown away by the school.

The G. Ray Bodley Concert Choir put on a stellar performance in honor of Music In Our Schools Month.

The top two teams from Level One, grades three and four, and Level Two, grades five and six, will face the top teams from Lanigan Elementary School on March 16 at 6 p.m. at the Fulton Education Center to determine district winners.

Fairgrieve Elementary School Principal Jean Ciesla announced the second quarter academic excellence awards with the following students recognized for their outstanding academic standing.

Oswego County STOP-DWI Coordinator Robert Lighthall has announced that Oswego County police agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving. “There are no warnings,” Lighthall said. “Our message is simple. Have a plan before you go out. Walk. Ride. Carpool. Call a cab. Just don’t drink and drive.”