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Scene Around Town: Marathoners Train for Race

August 27, 2009 Contributor

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Abby Weaver sends us this photo of marathoners training.Ã‚Â She writes: “Training for the Century Marathon, October 11 in Fulton, is a team effort. Local runners Beth Foederer and Sam Familo lead the training runs each Sunday around Fulton. The training schedule includes running 12 miles August 23, 15 miles August 30 and 20 miles the following weekend. The runs are held rain or shine, and often cover part of the marathon course. Call the Fulton YMCA at 598-9622 or email [email protected] for information on the training run meeting time and place.”

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A Note For GRB Seniors About Today’s Portrait Retakes

August 27, 2009 Contributor

From Len Senecal at G. Ray Bodley High School:

“Due to the current construction at G. Ray Bodley High School, the location for Thursday’s Senior Picture retakes for the 2010 Fultonian Yearbook has changed. Students are asked to enter through the temporary main entrance in the teacher’s parking lot and pictures will take place in room 132 rather than the auditorium. Room 132 is right around the corner from the entrance, which will make it easier for everyone involved.

The photographers will be at GRB from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thurs. Aug. 27. There is no charge for students who did not have their portrait taken in June, but there is a $10 retake fee which will be collected at the time of the pictures.”

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New Youth Court Members Take Oath

August 26, 2009 Steve Yablonski

The ranks of Oswego County’s Youth Court swelled by nearly two dozen on Tuesday night. Youth Court is a recognized community diversion program aimed at keeping young offenders out of Family Court.Ã‚Â Research has shown that youth who go through the Youth Court process “are very unlikely” to be repeat offenders. The program gives young offenders who stay out of trouble a fresh start.

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Fulton Schools Come Off State’s “Needs Improvement” List Today

August 26, 2009 Contributor

The state Education Department Wednesday will give Fulton schools a reason to celebrate the opening of a new school year. For the first time since 2001, every building in the district will meet state standards and be listed as “in good standing”.

“We’re very excited to celebrate” the news, said Betsy Conners, Executive Director for Instruction and Assessment, who got the news from the state in advance of an expected public announcement today.

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SUNY Oswego A Top Consideration For NYS Students

August 26, 2009 Contributor

Nearly 105,000 students asked for their results to be sent to one or more colleges or universities. 5,462 students — about 1 in every 20 students taking the exam — asked for their results to be sent to SUNY Oswego.

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Scene Around Town: Sunset And Sailing

August 26, 2009 Contributor

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Fran Godici sends along a couple of pretty photos.Ã‚Â The brilliant orange sunset above is one of the reasons people live here and put up with 200 inches of snow in winter.Ã‚Â Click the story to see her other photo, of sailboats on the lake.Ã‚Â Thanks for sending along the photos, Fran!

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Amateur Baker Turns Pro, Builds a Successful New Business

August 25, 2009 Contributor

It started with a carrot cake.

“It’s such a good recipe,” said Kathy Hotaling of Fulton. “Everyone had it and said, ‘you should open a bakery’.”

So she did.

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Fulton Public Library to Be Closed for Painting

August 25, 2009 Contributor

<p>One library patron works with a library employee while another patron searches the library's catalog on a computer.</p>

A quick note: Fulton’s Public Library will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Ã‚Â Painters will be at work inside the library.Ã‚Â Drop your due books into the book drop and there’ll be no fines charged.Ã‚Â The library will reopen Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

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Scene Around Town: A Dog Day Afternoon

August 25, 2009 Contributor

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Brejai Rose and Duncan Evers, Westies belonging to Brenda Earl of Oswego, take a dip in the lake. Click the story to see a couple more photos of these cute little fellas.

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