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Wednesday’s severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in Oswego’s Breitbeck Park.

The Administrative Services Committee spent the majority of its time Tuesday on an item that wasn’t on the agenda. The fate of the Cahill Building is on the minds of hundreds of people. And, Tuesday night a large contingent of those supporting preservation of the historic structure gave the committee an earful. Austin Wheelock, president of the Heritage Foundation, board member of the Oswego Renaissance Association and an economic developer with Operation Oswego County, said he has heard there are multiple offers on the building. He urged the councilors to “consider all proposals to rehabilitate the Cahill Building.”

Jamie Leszczynski is making strides to assist those who have gone through what she’s experienced and, hopefully, save others from the ordeal. She lost her brother to suicide 13 years ago. “For the past five years I have been working with a close group of others that have lost someone to suicide to plan a community 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness,” she said. Stride to Save Lives gets under way Sept. 19 at SUNY Oswego. Runners, walkers and mental health advocates, will gather to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

Runners and walkers, including suicide survivors and mental health advocates, will gather to raise awareness for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention as they participate in the Suicide Prevention “Stride to Save Lives.” The annual event is being presented by Counseling & Healing Arts of Oswego County this year. Proceeds raised will benefit SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education.

Every morning, when Diane Zeller enters her kitchen she is greeted with the aroma of fresh brewed coffee and a friendly ‘good morning.’ As a certified home provider for Oswego County Opportunities’ Community Based Family Care Program, Zeller has opened her heart and home to two of the program’s adult residents.