Parents and family members along with BOCES and component school district officials gathered for the distinguished ceremony to celebrate students’ accomplishments and educational achievements as they prepare for careers in police science, security, surveillance, corrections, emergency medical response, firefighting and the military.
Project Explore students at Oswego County BOCES have been busy as bees completing a Project Based Learning initiative to benefit honey bees and local agriculture. The PBL project was coordinated cooperatively by teachers Dave Proietti and Kate Clark. “We asked the students to identify a need and create a project to address that need,” Proietti said.
The annual Oswego Middle School awards ceremony was conducted on June 6 in the gymnasium. Families and classmates joined in the celebration as numerous students were recognized by Principal Mary Beth Fierro.
Free art demonstrations will take place at Lakeside Artisans, 191 W. First St., from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday during the farmers’ market. Ron Nix will demonstrate the art of fly tying on June 19. Kathy Fenlon will demonstrate how she selects and combines fabrics for her bright and colorful handbags and purses on June 26.
The following local students will attend Clarkson University in Potsdam as members of the Class of 2018:
NRG Energy will be sponsoring the Lakeview Stage in Breitbeck Park once again this year. Each year national artists, tribute bands, and local artists are featured on Lakeview Stage throughout the weekend, starting on Thursday night.
State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced several libraries in Jefferson, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties will share more than $188,000 in public library construction funds to make much-needed upgrades, increase handicapped accessibility and improve energy efficiency.
The Oswego County Breastfeeding Coalition and Oswego County Opportunities recently hosted a baby shower at Oswego Hospital for new mothers and expectant mothers from the community. An annual event, the baby shower was spearheaded by the OCBC, an organization consisting of representatives from local businesses and health & nutrition providers who strive to promote and support breastfeeding families.
Oswego Middle School students recently started performing feats of strength as technology teacher Jason Bauer has instituted a new program. The OMS Boys’ Athletic Association Club had taken on an entirely new persona.
Friends of the Oswego Public Library is pleased to announce that the Oswego Lions Club has joined the Friends as a Silver Member. The Friends recently expanded its membership to include businesses and organizations, as well as individuals.
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