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My grandmother, who is 96, has to go into an assisted living care facility in the near future as she can’t take care of herself adequately at home any more. She is fighting us on this. Not because she really thinks she can live on her own, but because she won’t leave her cats, Mindy and Mork.

Pictured (left) is Dr. Yasmina Grullon with her new friend, Bishop’s Commons resident Kay Daino. Dr. Grullon is among a group of international students participating in a six-week English language immersion program at SUNY Oswego. Program participants’ visits with residents at Bishop’s Commons to practice their conversational English while getting to know a bit about one another.

English Language Immersion Program Students Have Much to Talk About with Bishop’s Commons Residents

Participants in SUNY Oswego’s summer English Immersion Program made a visit to Bishop’s Commons in Oswego for a chance to practice their language skills while enjoying an afternoon of getting to know local seniors.

Harborfest Children’s Musical Continues Tradition of Family Entertainment

This year’s Harborfest Children’s Musical, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids, continues a tradition of family entertainment that began with the creation of the festival in 1987. The original concept as visualized by the founder of Harborfest the late Rosemary Nesbitt included historical re-enactments, theatrical presentations and tales to entertain children.

Oswego County Recognizes Phoenix Distillery

The distillery opened a new tasting room at 17 Culvert St., Phoenix, and is believed to be the first distillery in Oswego County since Prohibition began in the 1920s.

Rotarians Recognize Mike DeLorme

At a recent Fulton Sunrise Rotary meeting, Rotarian and President Mike DeLorme was awarded the coveted Paul Harris Award.

Buffalo State College Announces Spring 2018 Dean’s List

To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.

ConnextCare Announces Leadership Promotions

Established in 1969 as Northern Oswego County Health Services, Inc., ConnextCare is a patient-centered network of health care practices providing Oswego County and surrounding county residents with a variety of comprehensive health care and related services.

Barclay Greets McQuaid Jesuit Row Team At Erie Canal In Baldwinsville

The seven-man team is rowing the entire length of the Erie Canal, 340 miles, in an attempt to raise $40,000 for Camp Good Days & Special Times.

3 Area Artists Present Works At SUNY Oswego In Syracuse

Rebecca Petrie’s 2017 piece “Idea Salesman” appears with works of two other area artists in an exhibition titled “Love, Answers and the Otherworldly: Abstractions and Allegories,” which runs through Aug. 31 at SUNY Oswego in Syracuse, 2 Clinton Square.

Oswego Rotary Has A New Leader

At the annual Changing of the Guard ceremony, Oswego Rotary Club Foundation Chair David Granoff conducted the swearing in of President Bob Pompo, President Elect Karen Ferguson, Vice President/Secretary Mark DuFore, Treasurer Ann Seifried and members of the board of directors.