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The Oswego County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee presented June Alton with a certificate of appreciation for her 20 years of service. Alton is a probation officer with the Oswego County Probation Department.

Tax Map Subdivision Fee Takes Effect Jan. 1

The Oswego County Legislature approved a new fee schedule for changes to tax maps for subdivisions at its Nov. 13 meeting. The new fees take effect Jan. 1. The resolution authorizes the Real Property Tax Office to require any subdivision that requires a change to a tax map to be filed in the Real Property Tax Office with a fee before it is filed with the Oswego County Clerk.

Making Spirits Bright

St. Mary’s parishioners filled the wish lists on more than 300 tags from the church’s annual Giving Tree and donated approximately 1,000 gift items. The gifts will be distributed through the Children’s Fund, Inc., Catholic Charities of Oswego County and Frederick Leighton School.

Oswego County Restaurant Inspections Are Now Posted Online

The results of inspections for restaurants and other food service establishments in Oswego County are available to the public through an online search at http://oswegocounty.com/Rest_Inspections.shtml

Fulton Mayor Talks About Lake Cleanup

Fulton Noon Rotary Club President Lori Greeney thanked Mayor Ronald Woodward for his informational talk at a recent meeting. The mayor’s focus was on the cleaning of the lake.

World War I photograph of medical staff at Fort Ontario on the parade ground at Fort Ontario. The officers’ row and the stone fort are in the background. The photograph was taken from the area now used as batting cages by the Oswego Little League. (Photo courtesy of Fort Ontario State Historic Site, NYSOPRHP.)

Ring In The New Year With A First Day Hike At Fort Ontario

The event will feature a narrated historical stroll around the grounds and buildings of the old 75-acre military reservation. Led by AmeriCorps staffer and historian Mitchell Manniccia, the walk will begin at 10 a.m. in the Enlisted Men’s Barracks inside the old stone fort. The event is free and open to the public.

Next Small Business Training Class to Begin in January

The program provides a 24-hour small-business training program that covers such topics as how to write a business plan, how to obtain financing, accounting and tax issues, business insurance, legalities, marketing, and other basic business start-up issues.

Laker Hockey Players Supply Icing On The Skate

Proceeds from a modest fee, chances to win Laker hockey jerseys donated by the college’s Auxiliary Services and extra donations benefited the State Employees Federated Appeal/United Way charitable campaign.

Creatively Hopeful Highlighted At Rotary Meeting

Rotarian David Cramer introduced Lauren Whitney, the director of Creatively Hopeful. Creatively Hopeful is a place where women can find a break from their stressful lives and learn new skills such as crocheting and sewing.