Thanks to their efforts and the generosity of Kinney Drugs’ customers who donated gifts, Christmas was a little merrier for many Mexico area seniors who participate in Oswego County Opportunities’ Home Delivered Meals program and those that visit OCO’s Senior Dining and Activity Center.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who lent their support to the United Way’s Annual Stone Soup Luncheon. The event was a perfect example of the United Way’s ‘Live United’ concept as the community came together to help our area food pantries.
On behalf of the hundreds of children and their families that we serve at the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County I would like to thank those caring businesses and individuals who helped to make our 8th Annual Blue Ribbon Ride Against Child Abuse such a success.
Last year Catholic Charities of Oswego County provided Christmas dinners, complete with turkey and all the fixings, to more than 360 hungry families in Oswego County. Additionally, we provided Christmas presents to more than 620 children. We would not have been able to do that if not for the generous donations that we received from caring community members.
Let me take this opportunity to remind you that I have chosen to retire my tenure as the first ward councilor. I approached Fran Enwright a few months ago and asked if he would please consider being my First Ward councilor.
Last weekend, we went to visit relatives in the Endicott, Endwell, Johnson City and Binghamton area. We were saddened by the flood damage to all four downtown areas. Being built between many mountains and valleys the river had little places to expand when the waters came pouring down.
The Human Concerns Center, an all-volunteer operation, is entering its 27th year. There is a reason for our longevity and that reason is you. Please continue to help us in our quest to make sure that no one goes hungry.
The H. Lee White Marine Museum would like to thank Wayne’s Drugs as our main sponsor and the Oswego Elks Lodge as our children’s activity sponsor for their support of the Tales of the Haunted Harbor” that was held on Friday, August 19th.
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