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The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board will sponsor a community meeting at the Phoenix Public Library, 34 Elm St., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, to seek input on land use planning for protecting natural and cultural resources. The meeting is part of a regional planning project involving Oswego, Cayuga, Cortland, Madison and Onondaga counties.

The Oswego Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO today announced its endorsement of Billy Barlow for Mayor of Oswego. Barlow has strong labor support and has also received the endorsement of Laborers Local 633 and Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 73.

Tom Gillen, current Mayor of the city of Oswego, was a guest this past week at Oswego Rotary. Tom is running as a write-in candidate for the office of Mayor. Tom is very passionate about the city and what's best at this point and making a difference. Gillen states, “We are now in the right place at the right time. We’ve come a long way and that’s evident just by walking around our city. Oswego is energetic again, it’s happening,” Oswego Rotary wishes best of luck in the upcoming election to Mayor Gillen.

Dan Cummings from local channel 9 was a guest recently at Oswego Rotary. Dan spoke about his career as a local broadcaster.

US Representative Elise Stefanik today endorsed William "Billy" Barlow of Oswego for mayor of his home city. Barlow is a 25-year-old mayoral candidate and will appear on tomorrow's ballot on the Republican, Conservative, Independence, and Reform Party lines.

Joan Meyers, Director of the developing Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program, at Cayuga Community College was a recent guest of Past President Sue Witmer of the Oswego Rotary club. Meyers has been combining therapeutic use of her dogs in her practice as an occupational therapist for the past 19 years. Joan’s dogs make regular visits to campus to help relieve stress in students and staff.

Pictured are club President Richard Tesoriero, Witmer with Oz a Bernese Mountain dog and Joan Meyers with Carson a Standard Poodle.

Dr. Gretchen Schlientz was a recent guest at the Oswego Rotary club weekly luncheon. Dr. Gretchen is the new owner of Tara Animal Hospital, on Route 104 west between Oswego and Hannibal, formerly owned by Dr. Ken Hodgson. She spoke about her career in veterinary medicine and acquiring the vet clinic from Dr. Hodgson. Dr. Schlientz also spoke about lyme disease, puppy mills, good pet owner practices and general healthcare for animals. What a great program !

Pictured are: Mary Ciappa, co-owner of The American Foundry and hostess for Dr. Gretchen, Dr. Schlientz and Danielle Hayden, President Elect for Oswego Rotary.

Members of the Oswego Rotary club were treated to a wonderful presentation by Jim Farfaglia, author of Voices in the Storm: Stories from the Blizzard of 1966.

Effective immediately, the parking of any vehicle on any City street or highway from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. shall be prohibited. This restriction is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other permanent parking restrictions that may apply to vehicles.