ts goals are to promote the benefits of pet ownership, support pet adoption, make people aware of the benefits of pets for people and people for pets, increase public awareness of services available from professionals who work with animals, and raise awareness of the role, value and contribution to society of working companion animals.
Dufore’s has donated a sterling silver bracelet, to be awarded at the raffle drawing event on May 11 at the Oswego Elks Lodge. The “Bundle of Bucks” Charity Raffle features fifteen cash prizes totaling up to $25,000 with a top prize of $10,000 to a lucky winner when all tickets are sold.
Recently, two Oswego Middle School teachers have become immersed in the “Core Curriculum” through LearnZillion Inc. It is a social mission company committed to supporting the work of teachers and improving educational outcomes for all students. The web-based learning platform combines video lessons, assessments, and progress reporting. Each lesson highlights a “Common Core” standard, starting with math and English Language Arts in grades 3-9.
Submitting petitions and indicating their intention to seek a seat on the Oswego City School District Board of Education are Kathleen Allen, Heather DelConte, Michael McLaughlin and James Tschudy. The terms of incumbents Kathleen Allen and James Tschudy expire on June 30.
One of the official signs of summer in Oswego is the Independence Celebration, which will be held on July 7 beginning with the 50th Anniversary Annual Independence Parade at 1 p.m. The theme for this very special event is “Fifty Years of Family, Fun and Fireworks!” The annual celebration began in 1963 and was originally organized by the Jaycees, a local service organization in the community at the time.
The educational program will address symptoms associated with mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease, communication issues, providing personal care, behavior changes, medication management, home safety and other care options such as day programs or in-home care to better suit caregiver needs.
Nineteen acts took center stage in the school’s annual Bodley’s Got Talent show. Similar to the hit television show, America’s Got Talent, GRB’s showcase featured a diverse blend of performances that included bands, solo musicians, dancers, martial artists, and more.
Being able to effectively identify the threat of violence and intervene before an attack occurs is one of the single most important aspects of school safety and was the focus of two recent seminars coordinated by the Security Department at Oswego County BOCES and the State University Police at Oswego.
“The 2012 photo contest was a great success, and that’s why we want to give people another opportunity to show how their friends, family and pets ‘wear it’ when recreating on or near water,” said Jeffrey McCrobie, Oswego fire chief.
UPDATE: Tentative cause said to be heat generated from a torch or similar device while contractors were performing work on the front porch roof earlier in the evening.
There were no injuries reported in the fire late Monday at 85 E. Utica St., according to Jeff McCrobie, fire chief. The fire was noticed by one of the occupants of the home and reported at 10:49 p.m.
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