Community

SUNY OswegoÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Metro Center recently opened another of its fall exhibitions, Mapping Linguistics, Revisited, featuring recent work by Kelly Roe. The public is invited to a reception to meet the artist and enjoy refreshments on Thursday, October 16 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Roe will be available to talk with interested people about the work.

Fulton CYO Offers Halloween Activities

The Fulton CYO Program at Catholic Charities of Oswego County will offer area youth the opportunity to some Halloween fun, as it will host a Pumpkin Carving contest and a Halloween Party for children in grades K through 6th.

Fulton Residents Encouraged to Participate in Oct. 23 Brownfield Workshop

The Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning continues its Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program on Thursday, Oct. 23. The workshop takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fulton Municipal Building on South First Street.

St. StephenÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s to Host Informational Series for Parents with Teens

Presented by the Strong Families Safe Kids Parent Aide Program at Catholic Charities of Oswego County the series entitled Connecting with Kids for Parents, will consist of four two hour presentations designed specifically to help parents develop a better understanding of the pressures and stresses that middle school and high school studentsÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢ experience.

Aubertine Endorsed by Social Workers

The National Association of Social Workers have endorsed state Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine for re-election in the 48th Senate District saying he will best represent social workers and the people they serve in the state Legislature.

On Ethics And Reform: It’s Darrel Vs. Darrel

Incumbent Darrel Aubertine, already under fire for sponsoring the state’s new ethics law — then promptly breaking it by putting a family member on the taxpayer-funded state payroll — also appears to have trouble making up his mind on reforming Albany.

Catholic Charities To Host Nutritional Education Series

The Emergency Assistance Program at Catholic Charities of Oswego County will host A.P.P.L.E.S. (Adopting Positive & Practical Life-styles for Eating) on Monday, October 20th through Thursday, October 23rd.

Expectation Experts at Fairgrieve Elementary

$</p>Pictured above is Fairgrieve Elementary School\ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Expectation Expert Award recipients for the month of October. These students were selected because they demonstrated respect. Front row (left to right): Nicole Mistico, Morgan French, Sara Burnett, Emma Weaver, Mitchel Anderson, Kyle Stewart, Memphis Kress, and Bridgette Petersen. Middle row (l to r): Kyle Ingison, Haley Hunsinger, Evan Beckwith, Tyler Hines, Jakob Ball, and Patricia Pryor. Back row (l to r): Administrative Intern Nate Wienk, Jade-Tea Bigwitch, Jewel Slade, Dawn Deaton, Beverly Sherman, Anne Burkett, and Principal Jean Ciesla.$

Fairgrieve Elementary School recognizes students with Expectation Expert Awards during the Morning Express Program.

Writer Supports Judge Murad

I am writing to express my support for Judge David A. Murad who is running for the position of Supreme Court Justice. Most people do not have an opportunity to see a Judge in action although our judges are at the center of the entire judicial process. As a result, it is critical that we elect the right individuals to these positions.

Aubertine Pitches Plan for Cutting State Budget

With financial markets continuing to face significant challenges, New York State is in a severe fiscal crisis that will require bold solutions and significant cuts in state spending. Today, state Sen. Darrel Aubertine put forth several bold initiatives for the state to consider that would cut state spending through consolidation and other measures to reduce the costs of state government.