Alexis Alfano of Oswego was recently selected to participate in the 2014 Miss Teen Syracuse/Binghamton pageant competition that will take place on October 12. Alexis learned of her acceptance into this year’s competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviewing in the local Syracuse/Binghamton area
Community members with diabetes or those that provide care to those with the disease can learn more about diabetes, its prevention and ways to manage the disease during Oswego Health free diabetes day on September 30. This community event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Springside at Seneca Hill.
On October 29, Women’s Network for Entrepreneurial Training and SUNY Oswego’s Office of Business and Community Relations will gather women from across New York State for Connections, a day-long conference to be held at River Vista Center in Fulton from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
One day after the primary election the City of Fulton Republican Committee welcomed 12 new members to the committee. There was also an immediate changing of the guard and new officers were elected to head up the committee.
On October 2, the issue of homelessness in Oswego County will be front and center as COACH, Oswego County’s continuum of Care committee hosts a community forum on the topic. To be held, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Oswego County Health Department, the forum will offer the community the opportunity to hear the specifics on homelessness in Oswego County and learn of the plans being developed to effectively address the issue.
Oswego Head Start Pre-K thanked members of the Fort Ontario staff for their donation of crayons and sidewalk chalk. The children and teachers visited the fort staff to say thank you in person.
The 450 employees from affiliate’s St. Luke Health Services, Bishop’s Commons and Michaud Residential Health Services had the chance to participate in a Wellness Fair which took place recently at St. Luke in Oswego. The Wellness Fair offered staff a wide range of information about issues affecting health and well-being.
Hundreds of families turned out for the Lanigan Elementary School Open House on Tuesday. Building principal Jeff Hendrickson along with classroom teachers and the district’s Director of Literacy and UPK, Carri Waloven, were on hand to talk to parents.
Granby Elementary School wrapped up the second week of the school year with a back to school kick-off celebration. Sponsored by the Granby Parent-Teacher Group, the celebration gathered the school’s entire learning community for a fun and engaging opportunity to celebrate the start of a new school year.
On September 13, the Sandy Creek Comets dedicated not only the stadium press box in honor of long-time teacher and Comet fan, Susan Bitz, the football team dedicated their season to her as well. “Life is good, it’s just not the same without her.”
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