Paul Sherman, an art teacher at G. Ray Bodley High School and a performer of many
musical instruments, sent out a notice to all teachers hoping to form a faculty band. Due to lack of interest and available talent, Paul talked to Carol Fox about the possibility of forming a community band and thus there was a beginning.
A local tavern owner’s request for a waiver of the noise ordinance created a din at Monday’s Planning and Development Committee meeting. Don Wahrendorf, representing The Sting, 49 W. Bridge St., requested the variance for the summer months for live acoustic music on the patio. The request failed to get a favorable recommendation.
The Oswego City School District will conduct the annual public hearing on the proposed 2013-2014 budget on Tuesday evening. It will be held in the board room of the Education Center on East First Street. The public hearing will be called to order at 6 p.m.
The Oswego County Drug Force Task Force recently launched a Facebook page to inform the public about issues involving illegal drug use in Oswego County. The page can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/OCDTF
The student government of Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Junior/Senior High School is sponsoring a pre-prom mock DWI scenario on May 10, beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m. The scene will be set up on County Route 22 between the APW Junior/Senior High School and Elementary School.
Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh reports that a Level 1 sex offender was arrested by detectives this morning (May 2) for Sex Abuse. William Howley, 51, of Central Square was arrested at 10:14 by Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division Abuse Persons Unit Detectives. He is accused of having sexual contact with three children under the age of 11 in the Town of Onondaga in 2006.
Recently, two Oswego Middle School teachers have become immersed in the “Core Curriculum” through LearnZillion Inc. It is a social mission company committed to supporting the work of teachers and improving educational outcomes for all students. The web-based learning platform combines video lessons, assessments, and progress reporting. Each lesson highlights a “Common Core” standard, starting with math and English Language Arts in grades 3-9.
Several new police officers and firefighters were sworn in recently at a ceremony at Oswego City Hall. Four members of the fire department received promotions, as well.
The average temperature last month was 46.6 degrees. That is 1.9 degrees above average. It was also slightly wetter than normal. Local observer for the National Weather Service, Bill Gregway, admits he was a little surprised at how warm April 2013 turned out. “I thought it was a little chilly. But it was warmer,” he said. “The figures don’t lie.”
Submitting petitions and indicating their intention to seek a seat on the Oswego City School District Board of Education are Kathleen Allen, Heather DelConte, Michael McLaughlin and James Tschudy. The terms of incumbents Kathleen Allen and James Tschudy expire on June 30.
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