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The Oswego County Legislature’s Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee presented a certificate of appreciation to Deputy Michael Gaita for his 10 years of service.

Several volunteers, conservation organizations and angler groups have worked together over the past few years to help slow the spread of water chestnuts in Oswego County rivers.

The Oswego County Department of Social Services will sponsor an informational meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. June 5, at the DSS Office, 100 Spring St., Mexico, for persons who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents.

The Oswego County Legislature’s Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee recognized Deputy Charles Midlar with a certificate of appreciation for his 10 years of service

This annual recognition raises awareness of the value of nursing and helps educate the public about the role nurses play in meeting the healthcare needs of the American people.

For further information regarding Memorial Day Salute, please call 592-4486 or visit www.fultonmemorialdaysalute.com

The Minetto Elementary School playground has some new apparatus including a climbing wall, a stand up teeter totter and a xylofun panel. The donation came from the Minetto Home and School Association which raised nearly $8,000 to complete the project.

Oswego Health honored more than 120 employees for their years of service during an employee recognition dinner held May 10. The dinner is held each year in May, which is known to healthcare providers as Healthcare Month.

The Oswego County Legislature’s Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee presented Sonja Shoen-Delong with a certificate of appreciation for her 15 years of service.