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With the help of an exceptional teacher, Helen learned sign language and braille. A few years later, she learned to speak. As an adult she became a tireless advocate for people with disabilities. And in 1925, she attended the Lions Clubs International Convention and challenged the Lions to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.”

SUNY Oswego junior zoology major Lacey Brown will spend 10 weeks this summer at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in a highly selective Research Experience for Undergraduates program in biology and neuroscience. Brown said she’d be working on biological engineering projects involving infectious diseases for 10 weeks starting June 2.

The 32nd  Annual Memorial Day Salute Committee recently announced the winners of the Poster Contest held to create a patriotic poster in keeping with  “America, United We Stand.” Taking first place as the winner of this year’s poster contest is Samantha Henderson.

The Oswego Fire Department announces the retirement of Deputy Chief Raymond “Buddy” Wilson. Wilson, along with four others was appointed on May 11, 1992, and served nearly 21 years while working his way through the ranks as a Firefighter,  Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief while serving that time also as a paramedic.

Bike season is finally here in Oswego County, and even if you’re only riding in your driveway, your helmet needs to be a part of every ride. Be sure to wear it the correct way: straight across, two fingers above your eyebrow and snug under your chin.

State Senator Patty Ritchie is reminding people in Central and Northern New York that nominations are due Friday for induction in the New York State Senate’s “Veterans Hall of Fame.” The hall of fame pays tribute to New Yorkers who have served their country in the US Armed Forces and made significant contributions to their communities.

Oswego Police will again be participating in Operation Safe Stop which is scheduled for Thursday. As part of OPD’s 2013 Traffic Safety Initiative, the department will be conducting enhanced enforcement efforts throughout April and continuing periodically throughout the year, geared specifically toward vehicles that are passing stopped school buses in the city.

Two teams of students who won the “Battle of the Books” at Kingsford Park School will advance to the District “Battle” taking place April 22 at 6 p.m. in the OHS Ralph Faust Theater. Each team read 15 books from their age division and competed in a 16 question quiz testing their knowledge of the books.

Business today relies heavily on active networking skills; it’s all about who you know. Join facilitator Deana Michaels of Pathfinder Bank as she discusses how to effectively network at the next Women’s Network for Entrepreneurial Training’s meeting on May 2 at 8 a.m. at the SUNY Oswego Phoenix Center in the Oswego County Industrial Park.