Community

Many teachers and staff were recognized for their 15 to 40 years of service with the Phoenix Central School District on Faculty and Staff Opening Day, Sept. 2. Superintendent Judy Belfield awarded pins of recognition to each of the 53 employees as they approached the front of the auditorium. If all the years of dedication from these staff members were added together, it would equal 995 years.

The Fulton Lions Club proudly presents the running of the 24th annual Duck Derby, from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

A Community Garage Sale will be held at Bullhead Point Pavilion on September 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tables and space are available at no cost, hosted by Friends of Fulton Parks. All are invited to find some bargains, sell your reusables, enjoy the lakeside view or learn about the Friends of Fulton Parks.

New kindergarteners at Fairley Elementary started their educational journey with an ice cream social on Aug 28. Parents and children first gathered outside for an introduction to the Hannibal Central School District transportation system. Children with no previous bus experience had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with a school bus as they rode for the first time.

Fulton Rotary’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards student Grace Trepasso, was a recent guest of the Fulton Sunrise Rotary Club. The purpose of RYLA is to encourage and assist current and potential youth leaders in methods of responsible and effective leadership.

Mexico has a new business, Terri’s Country Crafts & Books is located at the Carriage House Shoppe at 3291 Main St., on the corner of Main Street and Washington Avenue. The grand opening will be September 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there will be chances to win a gift basket as well as complimentary coffee and baked goods.

Members of the United Way of Greater Oswego County’s Campaign Cabinet are busy putting the final touches on the agenda for one of Oswego County’s most impactful events the United Way’s Annual Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast. Scheduled for September 10, the event will be held from 8 – 9 a.m. at the American Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St. (behind Fajita Grill on Route 104 West) in Oswego.

The Great Eastern Whiteout held in February at Fulton War Memorial and Lake Neatahwanta was once again a great success. During the off season, Fulton Area Snow Travelers Snowmobile Club spread the success. Four scholarships at $250 each were given to Oswego County students. Each scholarship was funded by the Great Eastern Whiteout Committee.

The Salvation Army of Oswego County and the Price Chopper stores in Oswego and Fulton are partnering to help children start the school year prepared to succeed. Each Price Chopper store will have an in-store display to encourage shoppers to purchase school items while shopping in the store.