Community

The New York State Education Department recently announced that Sandy Creek High School has been designated as a Reward School. The only school in Oswego County to receive this recognition, and one of only a handful of schools in the Central New York region, Sandy Creek High School was selected based on its significant progress in several areas and their and the highest achievement in the state with no significant gaps in student achievement.

The Oswego Public Library is bringing to a close its third and final gallery show of Ella Wheeler’s glass plate negatives. Ella took photographs around town and as far away as Connecticut and Michigan from 1900 to 1909. The gallery is located in the lowest level of the library along with the Library Learning Center, Community Room and restrooms.

September as National Sewing Month is the perfect connection for CNY Arts Center to offer a return to the basics of sewing for a new generation. Sew You Can classes for ages 6-18 start Sept. 28 and run throughout the fall at the Arts Center, 357 State St., use the Park Street entrance.

Robin France, a teacher with Oswego County Opportunities’ Head Start program, was recently recognized with a longevity award for 20 years of service to OCO and its consumers.

A benefit all-you-can-eat pasta dinner is scheduled for October 20 at the Oasis Room at Thunder Island from noon to 4 p.m. The event is taking place to raise money for the Barry family, Sue, Bob and Ryan. Ryan, who is 12, was riding a mountain bike at camp at Casowasco when he hit a rock on the trail, lost control of the bicycle and hit a tree.

The Canal Corporation performs these inspections by water annually, affording it the opportunity to examine the entire canal, its channel and embankments as well as connect with communities, elected officials, community leaders and other stakeholders across the state.