Rick Sivers was a recent guest at Oswego Rotary to promote the upcoming Bemelman’s Festival, May 12 – 20. You ask what is a Bemelman? Ludwig Bemelman was the author of the “Madeline” series of books. Bemelman was also a Private in the US Army and was stationed at Fort Ontario in 1917.
The 36th Annual Memorial Day Salute Committee recently announced the winners of the Poster Contest held to create a patriotic poster in keeping with the theme “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Taking first place as the winner of this year’s poster contest is Stacey Sereno with second place going to Victoria Izyk.
The State University of New York Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Dr. Kristina M. Johnson as the 13th chancellor of SUNY, the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the United States. Johnson is a former Johns Hopkins University provost, Duke University dean of the Pratt School of Engineering and U.S. undersecretary of energy.
Pathfinder Bank supports Friends of Great Bear and Central New York Land Trust with a $10,000 donation for the Campaign to Save Whiskey Island and Northern Great Bear as part of the Great Bear Springs Recreation Area.
The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.
What exactly do dog control officers do anyway? I am so frustrated with the one for our town. Last year I called him about a stray cat and he said, “I don’t handle cats. Call the Humane Society.” I called him a few days ago about a dog that I think may be abused. I’m not sure what is going on and I asked him to check into it. He said, “I don’t do animal cruelty. Call the police.”
This summer the Fulton Family YMCA is bringing our Girls Rock program back with new age groups. This program is designed for tween girls to learn values and positive behaviors, in order to make positive life choices. The girls will be given an opportunity to explore their unique talents and interests, to help them realize their potential.
The week of Monday, May 8 through 12 is Teacher Appreciation week. As a thank you to our local teachers, the Oswego YMCA is offering a free week at the Y. Teachers can stop by the Oswego YMCA to try a class or workout in our fitness facility anytime during Teacher Appreciation Week.
In a letter addressed to Governor Cuomo, Assemblyman Will Barclay is urging the governor to provide continued assistance to communities facing flooding as a result of rising lake levels in his district and other districts along the southern and eastern shores of Lake Ontario.
Universal Metal Works is proud to be a major sponsor of Fulton’s 36th annual Memorial Day Salute. The event will take place on May 27. The parade will start at 10 a.m.
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