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Along with the presentation of certificates were several individual awards including the “Principal’s American Citizenship Award” presented by CER Principal Dr. Linda Doty to Owen Warner. Dr. Doty also presented this year’s Triple “C” Award from the state attorney general for “character, courage and commitment” to Matthew Oldenburg.

The new employees, who will join the OCO’s staff of human services professionals, recently completed the agency’s orientation process and will begin to serve consumers in their respective programs.

A seasoned professional keyboardist and lead vocalist, Vandish, well-known as half of the popular duo Side by Side that has played all across New York State, returns to the local music scene with a performance July 12 at St. Mary’s Parish Bazaar.

2013-2014 president Ed Garrow turned over the duties of the office to 2014-2015 president Dennis Goss.

The Oswego County Office for the Aging will sponsor an informational seminar, Medicare 101, to help soon-to-be Medicare beneficiaries understand the nuts and bolts of how their health care may change.

Ahoy maties! The H. Lee White Marine Museum is swabbing the decks for a hearty morning of pirate carousing. Brush off your eye patch, grab your parrot and sign up for Kids’ Pirate Day to be held July 10 or 24 from 10 a.m. to noon each day.

Dave Ruch, performer and teaching artist, visited Sandy Creek Elementary School fourth graders during the last week of school. Ruch engaged the students with stories about the Iroquois and songs about the Erie Canal.

The Oswego County Office for the Aging announces that farmers’ market coupon booklets will be available beginning July 17. The booklets are valued at $20 and can be used at participating farmers’ markets.

At a recent Fulton Sunrise Rotary meeting, Connor Goss was presented with a scholarship to help further his education. He will be attending Monroe Community College to study Criminal Justice.