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The pen pal picnic, held yearly between Rauri Downes’ class at Volney Elementary and Terry Merritt’s class at Lanigan, was an opportunity for the two classes to meet face to face for the first time.

Staff from across The St. Luke Family of Caring have been doing some extra walking around the healthcare campus lately in preparation for the upcoming Relay For Life event taking place June 13 and 14 at the Oswego High School track. The Relay For Live event raises money in support of the American Cancer Society and the battle to help end cancer.

First grade students at Fairgrieve Elementary recently attended a special reading celebration. School Librarian Barb Senecal honored first grade students for their reading achievements and their participation in the Accelerated Reader program this school year. Students brought in their favorite plush animal from home to enjoy an outdoor picnic.

With the help of county fire coordinator Don Forbes — who brought a fire truck from the Mexico Volunteer Fire Department that was fully equipped with the tools required for the extrication – and under the guidance of instructors Mark Bender and Chuck Gabriel, students learned how to remove a person trapped inside a vehicle.

Fifth and sixth grade students at Fairgrieve gave thought to their futures at the school’s first ever Career Day. The event was organized by school home liaison Ariana Suhr and math teacher Kristine Kaufman.

The NYS Department of Transportation recently visited students in Oswego County BOCES Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation program to explain job opportunities with the state

This Sunday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to noon Lake City Lodge No. 127 will hold a Father’s Day Breakfast Buffet. In honor of dads, they can eat for free with a minimum of one paid ticket.