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The majority of Oswego High School members of the “Class of 2012” is preparing for life after high school. A substantial number of students will be bound for colleges, universities or the military while others plan to enter the workforce.

Minetto Elementary School sixth graders were in the spotlight at the annual honors program conducted before a cafeteria-packed with parents, friends, family and staff members. Principal Dr. Dean Goewey presented certificates to each sixth grader and also recognized several other students with special awards.

The measure, which is co-sponsored by Senator David Valesky, and sponsored by Assemblyman Will Barclay in the Assembly; was sparked by an arrest in Oswego County, where authorities discovered a South Carolina man who was wanted for attempted murder, kidnapping and possession of a weapon, was fleeing the law and receiving New York State benefits.

The Great Swamp Conservancy of Canastota will be holding its first birding program for children ages 5-12 on June 30 from 4-6 p.m.

The FBLA-PBL National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Individual and team events focus on skills useful in leadership and career development; chapter events recognize overall achievement and performance in chapter management and growth.

The St. Luke-Boyce Memorial Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Aug. 11 at the Battle Island State Park Golf Course. The format is four-person captain and crew.
Cost will be $75 per person.

Camp Hollis is still accepting summer camp applications and has some spots open for a number of weeks. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to obtain your choice of dates.

In honor of Flag Day, students at Granby Elementary School held a school-wide assembly. VFW members, Charles Callen and Bob LaRock attended with First Ward Alderman, Alan Emrich as special guests.