After many hours of “hardcore repairs,” new carpets, and tearing down old wallpaper in favor of paint, the Sunshine Community and Childcare Center held its open house on Sunday. It’s the brainchild of Jessica Naioti, inspired by the trouble she had finding reliable childcare for her son, Benjamin. Her hope is that Sunshine becomes the place kids want to be in Fulton, and will tell their friends about.
The Fulton Police Department recently welcomed its newest member, Meki, a 15-month-old Male German Sheppard. Meki, who was born in Holland, graduated K-9 training with the Syracuse Police Department on May 31, with his handler Officer Jarrett Marino. Meki is replacing Fulton Police K-9, “Rika,” who just retired.
Very warm and humid today. A mix of sun and clouds this afternoon with a few thunderstorms possible. Highs closing in on 90.
“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.”
“Take advantage of opportunity and believe that you can do things that others may not believe you can accomplish. Don’t allow negativity to influence a direction that you believe can be achieved. Be confident of yourself, continue to learn, and continue to strive to be the very best you can be every day. If you can dream it, you can do it. So, I say…Dream Big!” Superintendent Bill Crist told the Class of 2013.
In the case of the exercise no news is good news, as neither FEMA nor the NRC found anything critical that needed to be immediately addressed. “The preliminary results were positive,” said Steve Barr, senior emergency preparedness inspector for the NRC.
The New York State Police in Pulaski investigated a two-vehicle minor personal injury accident that occurred on Interstate 81 northbound in the town of Richland at approximately noon June 21. Both drivers were taken to Upstate Hospital, Syracuse, and treated for minor injuries. One of them was charged with DWI.
Paddlers and spectators have a chance to win a new Perception Prodigy 12 kayak valued at $700 at the Oswego “Rock the Locks” Paddlefest on June 29. The 12-foot Prodigy weighs 53 pounds and is designed for user-friendly comfort with a water-tight storage compartment to carry gear.
At its meeting this week, the Administrative Services Committee recommended turning a “lake” back into a “pond.” Tony Leotta, city engineer, and Mike Smith, DPW commissioner, requested the purchasing agent seek proposals to clean out the culvert, beneath the approach to East Seneca Street Bridge to correct the flooding problem. The existing 24-inch diameter culvert under the easterly approach to the East Seneca Street bridge is plugged and is creating a large “lake” on the property between Route 104 and East Seneca Street adjacent to the CSX Railroad, Leotta said.
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