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Mayor Tom Gillen signed a proclamation on March 24 declaring April 2014 to be Fair Housing Month in the city of Oswego. Mayor Gillen asked the people of the city to reaffirm the commitment to fair housing opportunities for all people, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, family status or handicap.

Bowen’s Corners United Methodist Church is preparing for its annual Spring Rummage Sale and Bake Sale. The event will be held May 2 and 3 at the church, which is located at 758 State Route 176, just west of Fulton.

Air Force Airman Brandon J. Norton graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Norton is the son of Zachary Norton of Boonville and Julia Hagler of Mexico.

It is anticipated the 2014-15 budget will be the major topic of discussion during the Tuesday meeting. The board will act upon the BOCES Administrative budget and election of BOCES board members as well as the Oswego City School District budget on Wednesday.

The Oswego County Counselors Association, in conjunction with SUNY Oswego, is pleased to debut an evening college fair this spring. This event will be the first of its kind at SUNY Oswego, and will be held at the Campus Center on April 28 from 6-8 p.m.

The Minetto Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual chicken BBQ on April 26 from 11 a.m. until sold out at the fire station, 12 Barrett Drive. The dinner menu features ½ chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans, macaroni salad and a dinner roll for $9.

The night sky above Oswego Harbor will sparkle once again with the return of Fireworks by Grucci presented by Entergy for the 27th year on July 26. This centerpiece Harborfest event is sponsored by Entergy Nuclear, owner-operator of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in Scriba.

This spring, The Oswego Children’s Theater will continue its tradition of presenting plays especially targeted for issues concerning teenagers and young adults, with its production of two one act plays, “Juvie” and “Alky.” They will be performed at the First Congregational Church of New Haven.

Between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., 15 percent of the day’s proceeds will go to the Friends group to support programming, restoration, and AmeriCorps staff at Fort Ontario State Historic Site. Customers who call Friendly’s at (315) 342-2233 20 minutes in advance may have their order ready for pickup.