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The 34th annual Memorial Day Salute Committee recently announced the winners of the poster contest held to create a patriotic poster in keeping with “Remember Those Who Served.” Taking first place as the winner of this year’s poster contest is Nicole Green with second place going to Stephanie Taplan.

Fulton Community Theatre will hold open auditions for its June production of the classic Neil Simon comedy, “Plaza Suite.” Auditions will be held on April 27, 28, 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. each day at the CNY Arts Center at Cayuga Community College’s Fulton Campus, 11 River Glen Plaza.

Twenty William Woods University students entered events in the 2015 Collegiate DECA State Competition in Jefferson City, Missouri. Emily Nichols of Hannibal took home first in Advertising Campaign.

Oswego Community Christian School students are doing their part to support the school’s eighth annual auction. Students in each grade have been busy preparing themed baskets that will be up for bid during the auction. Each basket will be filled with an array of goodies that pertain to a unique theme.

Any residents of Oswego that would like to make their food dollars go further, may order May Food $en$e packages until 3 p.m. on May 8 at the Oswego County Salvation Army Worship and Service Center. All Oswego residents may use the program. There are no income limitations and no restrictions on the number of items one may buy.

Mother Earth Baby will be host to the Oswego/CNY/NNY site of an international cloth diaper changing event taking place on April 18, the same week as Earth Day. This is the fifth anniversary of the international event.

According to cosmetology teacher Ines Rovito, the event served as an opportunity for the program to give back to the community and allowed students the chance to interact with local salon owners and professional stylists.

A major National Science Foundation grant recognizes the research and accomplishments of SUNY Oswego biological sciences faculty member Christopher Chandler while providing research opportunities for his students at Oswego and overseas. The highly competitive NSF Faculty Early Career Development grant is the foundation’s top award “in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research,” according to its website.

The school held a Grandparent Bingo event as a way to teach students the importance of family and community.