Community

The United Way of Greater Oswego County recently presented the Spirit of Community Award to the Oswego Elks Lodge #271. The award is presented annually to volunteers who care and want to make a difference in their community.

The United Way of Greater Oswego County presented SEFA (State Employee Federated Appeal) / SUNY Oswego with the Leadership and Commitment Award at the United Way’s Annual Meeting and Salute to Volunteers held March 13 at the American Foundry in Oswego.

The Oswego Lions Club will hold its 15th annual Wine and Beer tasting with silent auction Friday at the American Foundry in Oswego. The event is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with pre-sale tickets $15 and $20 at the door the night of the event.

With a successful start to programming and events in its State Street facility, CNY Arts Center is preparing to expand its community presence with the opening of an Art Gallery in downtown Fulton.

Nominating petitions are now available for one 5-year Sandy Creek Board of Education seat. Interested candidates can pick up a nominating petition at the office of the District Clerk located in the District Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Completed petitions must be returned to the District Clerk by 4 p.m. on April 22.

Cindy Schmidt, of Cranky Cat Collection fame, will display examples, explain the materials and create an original scarf during the demonstration. This event is part of Lakeside Artisans’ month-long anniversary celebration.

The class of 2013 for Leadership Oswego County, a program of SUNY Oswego’s Office of Business and Community Relations, is kicking off its “Supporting Our Seniors” campaign.
The class will focus on providing gift bags for residents of selected senior living facilities in Oswego County. The bags will contain items identified as needed by those living there.

Army Pvt. Justin R. Dix has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Dix is a 2012 graduate of Mexico High School.

It’s often said that serving one’s country is the most selfless job there is. Living close to Fort Drum, it’s something the people in Central and Northern New York see each and every day, our troops and our veterans making a difference through their service and the contributions being made to their communities.