Letters to the Editor

Earlier tonight, I was sitting here listening to some Christmas music, like most of us normally do around this time of year, when the song “Mary Did You Know” came across the radio. There is a particular line in the song, that I found a little disturbing, and even a bit offensive.

I would like to take a few minutes out of my day and reach out to thank those that took part in the can “veggie” drive that was recently held. I am extremely grateful for those that took up the challenge and assisted in making things a little bit better for those that could use the assistance.

Property owners in the southern portion of the town of Schroeppel have the opportunity to establish a water district and access public water from the Onondaga County Water Authority.

Just received my copy of the Tentative County 2016 Budget on Tuesday Nov. 23. Well, low and behold taxes for a city of Fulton taxpayer are up again. I will not be voting in favor of this budget as it stands. Just a few things that make my stomach turn are these: $1,000 a piece per chair -total of 12 chairs, $100 a chair for a training center – total of 24 chairs, $1,000 debit cards for all legislators (I refuse mine each year).

Alzheimer’s is the only leading cause of death among the top 10 in the U.S. without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression – yet.

The Friends of the Oswego Public Library is an organization of patrons committed to expanding and enriching the programs of the Oswego Public Library. We can only achieve our goals with the assistance of generous donations from the business members in our community.

Oswego County SPCA-OCAWL had the most successful annual Howliday event yet on Nov. 15! We would like to thank The American Foundry for hosting us, and all the local businesses that donated to our silent auction. Also, thanks to the community for coming out to our fundraising event.

Now, more than ever, we need to apply pressure on the Governor’s office to rethink his strategy for dealing with nuclear power, as well as other forms of renewable energy – particularly in this region of New York State.

At a recent roundtable meeting with Congressman John Katko I asked him why the Inland Port proposed by the Port Authority of Oswego was going to Onondaga County. Congressman Katko gave a very political answer. It’s regional economic development we need. I agree to a point.