Community

Three years ago Carolyn Hiler wanted to start a program that would introduce the pipe organ as the great musical instrument it is to young people.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â With grants from the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau, she was able to provide Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza l and ll to the community at no charge.

Voting Remains an Essential Freedom

For the past several months now, those who watch the news or read the paper have been inundated with messages and platforms from both major political parties.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â No matter whom youÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢ve decided to supportÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Âon a federal or state levelÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬ÂI want to encourage you to get out and vote on Election Day, Nov. 4.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Voting is a privilege our forefathers and mothers fought for.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Unfortunately, many do not take advantage of this right.

Fulton PD Seat Belt Enforcement Nets 32 Tickets

On Saturday October 25, 2008 between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm members of the City of Fulton Police Department participated in a Buckle Up New York checkpoint.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â This check point was focused on education and enforcement in relation to seat belt usage.

Renzi Calls For State Action On Unfair Heating Deals

State Senate candidate Dave Renzi today called on the Attorney General and state Consumer Protection Board to help homeowners and senior citizens who are paying thousands of dollars more to heat their homes this winter because they got stuck in high-priced oil heat contracts.

FJHS Students Recognize Positive Influence of Staff Members

As part of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) initiative at Fulton Junior High School, students take time each week to recognize staff members for creating a positive school environment and going the extra mile to support student success. Staff members are presented with the rewards so that they can see the notes the students write to them.

A View of Local History: Board of Trustees of Falley Seminary, Fulton

Submitted by Fulton history buff Tom Tryniski

Fulton Lions Club Gives A Lift To The Community

When it came to the attention of the Fulton Lions Club that all four floors of the public library in Fulton, NY were not accessible to all people in the community, the Lions decided to help out. It was decided that the proceeds of the annual Fulton Lions Club concessions fundraiser at the Fulton Memorial Day Salute 2008 would go to the Fulton Library Elevator Project.

Unions Throw Their Support Behind McHugh

Congressman John M. McHugh (R,C,I) today announced that he has secured the endorsement of ten (10) national, state, and local unions in his bid to represent New York’s 23rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for a ninth term.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â As in previous election cycles, Congressman McHugh continues to receive strong support from unions representing residents in Central and Northern New York.

Renzi Backed By Leading Gun And Sportsmen’s Groups

State Senate candidate Dave Renzi today announced the endorsements of two more of New York’s leading sportsmen’s groups ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ and a top ranking from a third ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ adding to his growing support among hunters and sportsmen, including his endorsement by the NRA.

Carpenters’ Union Endorses Aubertine

State Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine has received the support of the Empire State Regional Council of Carpenters for his commitment to working for working families in the 48th Senate District.