Community

Art teacher Billie Jo Peterson was impressed by some of the work in her “Contour Drawing” class and is proud of the students whose work is on display throughout the first floor.

Sandy Creek and Pulaski Financial Aid Night Scheduled November 13

High school seniors, along with their parents, are invited to attend this free workshop to find out more information about one of the most important steps of college admissions: the financial aid process.

October Golden Gator Winners Announced

Students at Granby Elementary were recognized for exhibiting respectful, responsible and safe behavior throughout the building during the month of October

Eileen Belaska Sprague’s art featured at Oswego Library

Now through November 17, the Oswego Public Library Art Gallery features the works of Eileen Belaska Sprague. Ranging from landscapes to flowers, boats, and city scenes, Eileen’s art is bright and vibrant. Eileen creates all the seasonal displays at the library’s circulation desk and adds individual flowers or leaves with the names of staff and volunteers.

Oswego Players Donate Play Proceeds To Oswego Hospital’s Outstanding Nurse Award

Members of the Oswego Players, a local theatrical group which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, have donated proceeds from their recent performances of Death in the OR to a fund that honors an exceptional Oswego Hospital nurse each year.

Renovational Pruning Presentation held at Great Bear

Braving the cold and windy conditions recently, more than 50 people came to Great Bear Springs for a tree pruning presentation. With the orchard trees having been unattended for over 30 years, they were ideal for demonstrating. Fernando Araya a local arborist was the presenter and instructor.

Traffic Safety Winners Announced

Battle Island Golf Course, in Fulton, was the site October 30 of the annual Traffic Safety Champion Awards sponsored by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. The 13 winners come from all areas of law enforcement and the community at large who go above and beyond in their pursuit of safety education.

Oswego Lions Club Supports United Way’s Stone Soup Luncheon

Representatives from the Oswego Lions Club recently presented Lois Luber, resource development director with the United Way of Greater Oswego County and chair of the planning committee for the United Way’s annual Stone Soup Luncheon Aaron Thorpe with a check for $500 in support of this year’s luncheon.

Interact Club Makes and Donates Blankets to Oswego Hospital Maternity Center

Students from Oswego High School’s Interact Club recently made blankets and then donated them to Oswego Hospital’s Maternity Center. The Interact Club is associated with the two Oswego Rotary clubs. As part of this community service project, the students made 40 fleece blankets that will be given to newborns at Oswego Hospital.

Bora Yoon’s performance at SUNY Oswego to explore new sounds, ancient traditions

Composer and sound artist Bora Yoon will bring an evening of musical exploration to SUNY Oswego’s Sheldon Hall ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Collaborating with traditional Korean drummer Vong Pak and multi-reeds player and Oswego music faculty member Trevor Jorgensen, Yoon said her aim for the program is “to create a new sonic landscape from palettes of traditional Korean and contemporary American sound.”