Granby Elementary teacher Justin Johnson has taken his teaching to the next level by writing his own books for his students to read. “My career started with a group of second graders in Fulton,” said Johnson. “As the year came to a close I thought, Hey, I want to write a story for these guys, so I went home and began working very hard on my first book.”
The 11th annual Oswego High School Bake Sale Competition will be held on November 20 during the parents’ open house at the high school from 6-8 p.m. The competition will include students from the five classes of OHS Inc., who will run a bake sale like a business.
Here it is November with snow and a smallish cat just showed up on my back porch a few days ago. I think she is sheltering under the porch, but when I go out to try to approach her and coax her inside she takes off into the woods and I don’t see her again for hours. I have been leaving food and water for her and it is gone every morning. I would let her in and take care of her in a heartbeat. How can I help her survive outside in this weather?
Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang reminds residents that the health department offers influenza shots for adults age 19 and older weekdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.at the Nick Sterio Public Health Clinic, 70 Bunner St., Oswego.
The dynasty continues for the Phoenix Central School District’s cheerleading team, which took home its 13th consecutive Section III Class B title during a recent competition. Surrounded by parents, school officials and friends, the Firebirds scored a 97.3 during its championship-winning routine held at Oriskany High School.
Cayla Weaver, G. Ray Bodley sophomore, wanted to do something to give back to America’s troops, and with the help of the school’s HOPE Club (Helping Other People Everywhere), one girl’s heart became a collaborative vision.
Students, faculty and staff at Fairley Elementary School showed their appreciation for armed servicemen and women during a recent assembly. The patriotic event included a color guard, several local veterans (who were listed and recognized), a tribute to a former teacher and a song performed by the students.
Members of Peaceful Schools, a Syracuse-based organization specializing in social-emotional education and conflict resolutions, paid a visit to the school and performed the play “Have You Filled Your Bucket Today.”
North Volney Methodist Church is sponsoring a Lights of Christmas tree on the church grounds for the holiday season. Lights will be sold for $5 each and can be dedicated to a loved one, a member of the services or that special friend.
Father Moritz Fuchs, retired Catholic priest and native of Fulton, was interviewed on WSYR Channel 9’s “Bridge Street” show on Veterans’ Day to share his experiences as a Army veteran of World War II and his role as the sole bodyguard for Robert H. Jackson, chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials and U.S. Associate Supreme Court Justice.
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