Fulton Daily News

“The single most important goal for our district and each of staff is today,” said Superintendent William Lynch. “To see each of you walk across the stage and graduate. Congratulations on your success.” “Its bittersweet because I never thought this day would come,” said Devyn Viscome. “But I’m excited to start a new journey in college and really just start my life.”

“This is certainly an important day for all of us,” said Superintendent Donna Fountain before asking the graduating class to give their parents a round of applause for their support over the years. David Wilbert, Hannibal Alumni Class of 2001, was the guest speaker at the event. “Here’s my advice to you,” said Wilbert. “Be successful, follow your heart, and take risks.”

Gale Waas has been doing what she loves for more than 35 years. She and her husband now own Happy Tails K-9 Training and Agility Center at 1500 County Route 8 in Fulton. Waas’ passion for animals doesn’t end when she locks the gate to the training area. On Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. at Happy Tails, Waas and the local SPCA will be hosting a Pet Adoption Day.

On Wednesday, hundreds of people all over Oswego County participated in the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 2 emergency preparedness exercise. The event involved players from Oswego County, Onondaga County, the State of New York, and the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, operated by Constellation Energy Nuclear Group.

Lanigan Elementary School fourth grade student Noah Horning watched as seven fire departments worked to save his neighbor’s home earlier this year. The family escaped the fire safely, but lost everything. Noah knew there was something he could do to help the family and he knew just who could help him – the students and staff at his school.

The change will allow houses in the M-1 manufacturing zone that have been vacant for more than one year to once again be used as residential property. Prior to the approval of the resolution, those homes would have lost their residential status. Proponents say this will hopefully entice more people buy homes in Fulton.