Community

Melissa Russell, coordinator of Oswego’s Blessings in a Backpack program, was thrilled to receive a generous donation on Sept. 25 from Lake City Victoria Chapter 205 of the Order of the Eastern Star, represented by Cynthia J. Sanders, worthy matron, and Nancy Costello, treasurer. The envelope contained checks from the chapter and its past matrons association as well as individual members.

Morningstar Residential Care Center welcomed members of Oswego Elks Lodge #271 Ladies Auxiliary for Bingo Night. The ladies visit Morningstar each month to treat residents to an evening of bingo, complete with prizes donated by Elks members.

ConnextCare’s Dr. Jay Chapman was presented with the President’s Award for Outstanding Voluntary Faculty Service by SUNY Upstate Medical University at their Fall Faculty Convocation held on September 12.

Open house at Fitzhugh Park Elementary School brought students, their families, teachers and other supporters together to synergize about the 2018-19 school year.

With nearly 15 years of combined teaching and administrative experience, Phoenix Central School District’s new Director of Curriculum Stacie Shaffer is bringing innovative ideas to the table this year.

Any residents of the Oswego area that would like to make their food dollars go farther may order October Food Sense packages until noon on October 12. All Oswego-area residents may use the program.

Amy Godkin, who was recently hired as assistant principal at Michael A. Maroun Elementary, is no stranger to the Phoenix Central School District.

The Oswego Players’ recent production of “Dracula” received state-wide recognition for excellence after being adjudicated by a representative of the Theater Association of New York State, (also known as TANYS). Paul Nelson, the TANYS, VP for Adjudication Services, reviewed the show on September 9 and met with the cast and crew after the show.