There’s an effort underway for a four-county shoreline region of Lake Ontario to be designated as a National Marine Sanctuary.
In New York State, approximately 3 million caregivers provide more than 2.6 billion hours of care to loved ones each year. According to the New York State Office of the Aging, the economic value of this care is $32 billion. A family caregiver's commitment often allows loved ones to stay out of nursing homes or assisted living, and in familiar surroundings close to family and loved ones.
A report out last week graded New York's overall infrastructure at a C-. The report gave roads and bridges a D- and D+ respectively. There were several categories included in the report published by the American Society of Civil Engineers, but since roads and bridges are our main source of transportation in Oswego, Jefferson and Onondaga counties, I wanted to mention some of the transportation investments made recently at the state level. The letter grade serves as an important reminder for us in the State Legislature that we need to keep investing in infrastructure, particularly in roads and bridges.
The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will be presenting a public program on trees. Tales of the Trees will be held on Saturday, October 24th at 2:00 pm. Come for a wander through the woodlands with naturalist, Pat Carney, to delight in the colors and beauty of the forest trees, dressed in their autumn finery. As we walk along the center’s trails, we’ll explore interesting facts and lore of some of the trees of our northeast woodland. Dress for a cool weather walk.
There is a $4.00 fee per person with a family rate of $12.00. Children under the age of 3 are free. The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center is located at 748 State Route 183 in Amboy, eastern Oswego County. Please call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County if you wish to learn more about this program, Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center or Oswego County 4-H, 963-7286, ext 401. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Several local firefighters have been traveling throughout our communities and schools in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Month. This month they're out teaching young children about the basics of fire safety, hosting tours of fire trucks, and opening their fire departments to meet and greet the public.
Resolution Supporting the Continued Operation of the James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Facility and Calling Upon State Elected Representatives to Act
The long winter is just around the corner, and who won’t find themselves daydreaming about escaping to a warmer climate at some point in the months ahead? For a lucky raffle winner at St. Luke’s “Cheers To 40 Years” Anniversary celebration, that’s exactly what they may be able to do!
Happy Hour! Morningstar Residential Care Center recently hosted its first ever resident Happy Hour. Held in Morningstar’s Great Room, Happy Hour brought residents together as a group in a casual atmosphere to enjoy their favorite beverage or cocktail and each other’s company.
Almost every week there is news concerning a large cyberattack in which personal identifying information is compromised. This personal information has included addresses, phone numbers and even social security and credit card information.
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