Head Start received a generous donation of recorded classic children’s books for the preschool children.
Elizabeth Russell, an Oswego County AmeriCorps member based out of the Phoenix Public Library, organized a summer reading program for children and teenagers. Russell’s community project was recording audio books of classic children’s literature.
Pathfinder Bank recently donated $25,000 to the Oswego County Community Foundation. This gift will help the foundation reach its endowment fundraising goal of $500,000. Pathfinder Bank is the oldest financial institution in Oswego County and prides itself on its commitment to customer service and community involvement.
Representatives from Oswego County were recently invited to present at the New York State Canal Conference in Geneva. The theme for this year’s conference was “In Harmony with Nature, People and Products.” Participants came from across the state to hear speakers address a number of topics at the three-day event.
The annual Salmon River Festival returns to Pulaski over Columbus Day weekend. From October 10 to 12, enjoy indoor and outdoor activities at a variety of venues throughout the village. The weekend kicks off with a “meet-and-greet” at the River House Restaurant on Salina Street from 4 to 6 p.m. on October 10.
Phoenix Central School District’s junior class will hold a craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at John C. Birdlebough High School. More than 50 vendors will set up shop at the event.
This just in from the ASPCA. The Animal Emergency Planning Act (H.R. 4524), recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, will require facilities such as commercial animal-breeders, zoos and laboratories to create plans for protecting animals in their care during disasters. We need representatives to pledge their support by cosponsoring this bill.
The yearly Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Junior/Senior High School open house is an opportunity for parents to meet teachers and be invested in their children’s lives. Students smiled in gratification as parents shook the hands of newly introduced teachers.
Lanigan Elementary students launched their homemade rockets near the playground behind the school on a beautiful fall Friday. A few students started to sing “The Final Countdown” by the Swedish band Europe as they waited in line, laughing all the while.
A new division has been created in the Project Explore Program at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation, allowing participating students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the areas of production and retail services. Students and staff recently held the grand opening of Retail CiTi, a new store that will sell student-created merchandise such as seasonal crafts, wooden crafts and specialty items.
The United Baptist Church of Scriba will present its second annual Fall Family Fun Fest on Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come join us for some fun, food, fellowship and music.
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