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Weather Notebook For April 14, 2011
According to Fulton’s weather observer, the area received 0.78-inch of rain on April 13. However, today should be rain-free.
Second Child Protection Forum Focuses On Community
Building relationships and community involvement were the common theme Wednesday night at the second in a series of forums on child protection in Oswego County. The Child Protection Advisory Council was created last year by the county legislature examine child protection issues in the county and report back to the legislature regarding possible improvements. The public will have a chance to be heard at two more meetings.
Hannibal Names Backus Interim Superintendent, For Entire School Year
Hannibal’s Board of Education named the district’s next leader Wednesday.
He’s Edmund P. “Pete” Backus of Pulaski, a retired former Superintendent of Schools who has held short-term stints in the Mexico school district.
Backus will serve for an entire year, beginning in July.
Sheriff Todd Announces New Undersheriff
Sheriff Reuel A. Todd is pleased to announce the appointment of Eugene F. Sullivan III to the position of Undersheriff of Oswego County. Undersheriff Sullivan is a 16-year member, being appointed by then Sheriff Charles F. Nellis, as a deputy in 1995.
Owens to Hold Telephone Town-Hall Meeting on Medicare Thursday; Call to be Included
Congressman Bill Owens will hold a “telephone town hall” this week. Owens will update callers on the state of Medicare as it relates to recent budget proposals, and take questions from callers from 11:00 a.m. to noon this Thursday, April 14. Those who want to be part of the town hall meeting must call or e-mail the Congressman’s office for an invitation.
links for 2011-04-13
RaiderNet Daily: Who’s Got Talent?
Bodley’s Got Talent, that’s who. The annual talent show is tonight. Also today, two students find rewards in dressing up like a duck and a lion; the tennis team gets its first win of the season; and can you guess the number of jellybeans?
Fulton Schools’ Budget Approved; It Cuts 20 Jobs, Spends a Little Less, Taxes a Little More
Fulton Board of Education members approved a budget for 2011-12 Tuesday night that raises taxes about 3.5% while cutting spending, eliminating more than 20 positions and reducing two academic programs praised for keeping students in school.
Weather Notebook For April 13, 2011
There wasn’t any rain yesterday. It all started after midnight and will likely linger for a while today.
