Community

Legislature Chairman Kevin Gardner presented long-time legislator Michael K. Kunzwiler with a plaque to recognize his service to the county.

The Fulton Veterans Council attended the November meeting of the Oswego County Legislature where it presented a plaque to the governing body in appreciation of its support for veterans and their families.

The Oswego County Health Department offers a variety of services to all residents of Oswego County, including preventive health services, certified hospice, and a maternal and child health program.

Rev. John Hogan, Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Oswego presented representatives from the Oswego County Children’s Fund and Frederick Leighton Elementary School with a truckload of toys and gifts that St. Mary’s parishioners graciously donated for less fortunate children in Oswego and throughout the county.

Local non-profit family service providers got a welcome holiday gift recently as Nine Mile Point announced several charitable donations to benefit the local community.

When it comes to celebrating the holiday season, enjoying a Christmas dinner with friends is as anticipated as presents under the Christmas tree. Unfortunately, for many of Oswego County Opportunities’ consumers the thought of actually having a festive Christmas dinner may not be a possibility.

Brooke Caprara of FX Caprara Chevy / Buick presented Oswego County Opportunities Development Coordinator Margaret Barclay with a donation of $2,000.

Millard “Mudd” Murphy, former mayor of Central Square and executive director of the Oswego County Conferences of Mayors started the local drive. This is the second year he has headed up the collection.

A candlelight Christmas Eve service will be at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. There will be special holiday music and a Christmas message from Pastor Shawn Porter.