OSWEGO â Oswego County continues to honor its volunteers in the battle against COVID-19. Pastor Andrew Hinman helped the countyâs health department with flow control at various vaccination clinics.
âThe countyâs vaccination clinics are some of the critical operations that strengthened the communityâs effort to fight this virus,â said Danielle Carlone, public health sanitarian for the Oswego County Health Department. âThere are many jobs for people to do, and one of the most crucial positions to ensuring a smooth clinic is that of âflow control,â or guiding the public through the various stages of the clinic.â
Flow control volunteers help guide participants through the check-in process, get them seated and ready for their shot, and sometimes even stand outside â in often unpredictable weather conditions â to greet people and point them in the right direction.
FULTON â The United Way of Greater Oswego County, (UWGOC), a partner of The Literacy Coalition of Oswego County (LCOC), was recently awarded a grant from the Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation for Dolly Partonâs Imagination Library program, which is offered through LCOC.
Paul Gugel, LCOC president, said that the Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until their fifth birthday, regardless of the familyâs income. Every school district in Oswego County participates in the program. âWorking with Patrick Dewine, UWGOC Executive Director, we are extremely grateful to have received the support from the Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation, which has generously provided for this important early literacy program.â
OSWEGO â In tough times, people find strength in their communities â and communities find strength in their people. Oswego County residents have seen this happen time and time again in the past year as friends, neighbors and businesses have found new ways to support each other.
âIn our community, older adults are a key source of this strength,â said Sara Sunday, director of the Oswego County Office for the Aging. âThrough their experiences, successes and difficulties, they have built a resilience that helps them face new challenges. When communities tap into this, they become stronger too.â
Each May, the U.S. Administration for Community Living leads the celebration of Older Americans Month. This yearâs theme âCommunities of Strengthâ recognized the important role older adults play in fostering the connections and engagements that build strong, resilient communities.
OSWEGO â The Childrenâs Museum of Oswego has announced its first sensory friendly hours sponsored by Sherryâs Downtown Diner. Sensory friendly hours are intended to be for people of all ages with a sensory processing disorder, who are autistic, or any person who might struggle with crowds, lights, and noise.
During this time the museum will limit the number of visitors, capping admissions well below the current state mandates to help create a calm environment. Exhibits with loud noises will be turned off or will have a warning printed on them. Similarly, interactives with blinking lights will be covered, or turned off, so that they do not cause sensory overload. Noise reducing headphones, slant boards, and wiggle seats will also be available, and are always available in the museum. A designated quiet room and special learning experiences will be set up for the duration of the event. Additionally, Sherryâs Downtown Diner will offer sensory friendly dining on both
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