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Oswego Daily News

Pet Of The Week – Pokey

Best In Show in the Nappers Division! Pokey is an 8-year-old beagle who brings lots of sassiness to any party. She prefers a quiet home where older kids come to visit often. She does well with other dogs and cats. Loves to go on car rides and enjoys doggy spa days as well. But definitely loves getting comfortable in her favorite bed during her downtime with her favorite toy.

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Fulton Daily News

G. Ray Bodley Senior Creates Award Winning Harborfest Poster

G. Ray Bodley senior Chlarissia Crast created the poster design for the 2015 Oswego Harborfest.
In a brief ceremony in the Fulton High School art room Crast was very emotional and excited when Oswego Harborfest Executive Director Doug Buske announced that her work was chosen to represent this year’s celebration.

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Oswego Daily News

Woman Seeks Help Finding Husband’s Long-Lost Sister

On Feb. 9 or 10, (they are unsure of the exact date), Diane Bouck Allen gave birth to a little girl she named Patricia Phylis. The baby was separated from her immediately and she never knew what became of her. Now, her son and daughter-in-law are hoping OCT readers can help them connect. “My husband’s mother died in 2004 quite suddenly and many questions were left unanswered,” Kim Allen said. “We were told that she was born in Oswego Hospital.”

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Ralph Singh, CEO and chair of the Wisdom Thinkers Network, discusses ways to promote character development for students during a recent meeting at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation’s Mexico campus.
Oswego Daily News

Wisdom Thinkers Network Meets at CiTi campus

Individuals from education, business and the community in Oswego County recently gathered at the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation’s Mexico campus to discuss ways to promote positive character development for students. Ralph Singh, CEO and chair of the Wisdom Thinkers Network and coordinator of the Inspire 14! Initiative, brought dozens of community leaders together to brainstorm ideas on how students can build and develop good character traits, while also developing the soft skills needed to succeed in the workplace.

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Oswego Daily News

Random Acts of Kindness Warm Oswego County

Oswego County residents welcomed a blizzard of kindness this month. The Office of Business and Community Relations at SUNY Oswego would like to thank the community for participating in this year’s National Random Acts of Kindness Week. Students from Altmar-Parish-Williamstown, Fulton, Mexico, Phoenix and other school districts showed their spirit by performing small random acts of kindness for fellow students and their teachers.

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‘Love Our Lighthouse Day’ will be held April 25 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the American Foundry to benefit the restoration project that is already under way. (Photo by Mary Ellen Barbeau.)
Oswego Daily News

Oswego Lighthouse Restoration Project Event Planned

The Oswego Lighthouse restoration project is well under way and you can show your support of this beloved icon on April 25, at the American Foundry. “Love Our Lighthouse Day” will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature a lighthouse presentation, live and silent auctions, and bargain tables. Proceeds made during the event will benefit the restoration project.

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Oswego Daily News

Katko Sets ‘Aggressive, but Necessary’ Agenda Focused on Serving Central New York

Rep. John Katko Tuesday (Feb. 17) set forth his priorities for his inaugural term in Congress. Katko has pledged to work with both parties to help grow the local economy, create jobs and improve everyday life for Central New York. His efforts will be supported by continuous engagement with his constituents. “Fighting for Central New York is my highest priority in Congress,” Katko said. “I look forward to engaging with constituents across NY-24 and explaining my plans to be an effective advocate for them at the federal level.”

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton’s Next CDEP In The Works

The FCSD Comprehensive District Education Plan Committee met recently at a planning workshop to discuss district goals and student achievement for the next three years. According the school website, “The FCSD CDEP plan coordinates the district instructional programs, curricula, assessments, grant supported programs and policies and procedures toward the goal of ensuring student mastery of the NYS learning standards.” The current CDEP will conclude at the end of this June.

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