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Brian Kehoe Receives Certificate of Appreciation

The Oswego County Legislature's Infrastructure and Facilities Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Brian Kehoe in honor of 25 years of service to the Oswego County Department of Public Works. Kehoe is a highway crew leader. Pictured left to right are legislators Clayton Brewer, District 24; Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; committee vice chairman Phillip Vasho, District 22; Milferd Potter, District 2; Barbara Brown, District 8; Kehoe; committee chairman Michael French, District 23; Leonard Ponzi, District 17; Daniel Chalifoux, District 19; and Paul Natoli, District 11.

County Nursing Official Retires After 34 Years

The Oswego County Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee congratulates Judy Watson, the County Health Department's Director of Patient Services, on her recent retirement. Watson is known to many throughout Oswego County for her work in the Oswego County Hospice program and as a public health nurse. She was recently recognized as one of Oswego County's Health Care Heroes. From left are legislators Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Paul Santore, District 16; Kate Caltabiano and Judy Lester, supervising public health nurses; Watson; committee vice charwoman Kim Seager, District 10; Shawn Doyle, District 3; Douglas Malone, District 20; and Leonard Ponzi, District 17.

Oswego County Radio Communicators Cited for Service

First Service Award – Oswego County RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services) Radio Officer John Darling, K2QQY, left, looks on as Oswego County Emergency Management Director Patricia Egan presents the county’s first RACES Service Award to Brien Mathews, KA2AON.

RACES Appreciation Night –Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee chairman Tom Bullard, left, and vice chairman Milferd Potter, right, congratulate RACES Radio Officer John Darling, K2QQY, and 2007 RACES Service Award recipient Brien Mathews. The Legislature presented a certificate of appreciation to the Oswego County Emergency Communicators.

County Presents Commendation to Corte Spencer

Oswego County Legislature Chairman Russ Johnson and the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee commend Corte Spencer, retired chief executive officer of Oswego Hospital/Oswego Health, for 25 years of leadership in community health care. Pictured from left are legislators Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Paul Santore, District 16; Legislature Chairman Johnson; Spencer and his wife, Mame Clark; committee vice chairwoman Kim Seager, District 10; Shawn Doyle, District 3; and Leonard Ponzi, District 17.

Laurence Schmidt Celebrates 25 Years of Employment with Oswego County

The Oswego County Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee congratulates Aging Services Administrator Larry Schmidt in honor of 25 years of service to Oswego County. Pictured left to right are legislators Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Paul Santore, District 16; committee vice chairwoman Kim Seager; Schmidt; and legislators Shawn Doyle, District 3; Leonard Ponzi, District 17; and Kevin Gardner, District 13.

County Presents Certificate of Appreciation to Lillian Moyer

The Oswego County Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee congratulates Lillian Moyer, social welfare examiner for County Department of Social Services. Moyer recently retired after serving Oswego County for 26 years. Pictured left to right are legislators Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Paul Santore, District 16; committee vice chairwoman Kim Seager; District 10; Moyer; Commissioner of Social Services Frances Lanigan; and legislators Shawn Doyle, District 3; and Leonard Ponzi, District 17.

Esther France Retires from County Social Services Department

Esther France, a community services worker for the Oswego County Department of Social Services, recently retired after 29 years of service to Oswego County. She was presented a certificate of appreciation by the County Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee. From left are committee members Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Paul Santore, District 16; committee vice chairwoman Kim Seager, District 10; France; Commissioner of Social Services Frances Lanigan; and legislators Shawn Doyle, District 3; and Leonard Ponzi, District 17.

William Scriber Receives Certificate of Appreciation

The Oswego County Legislature's Community and Consumer Affairs Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Democratic Election Commissioner William Scriber in honor of 10 years of service to Oswego County. Pictured left to right are legislators Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Jack Beckwith, District 21; Paul Santore, District 16; Scriber; committee chairman Douglas Malone, District 20; Election Clerk Kathy Lawson; Election Commissioner Donald Wart; Shawn Doyle, District 3; and Kim Seager, District 10.

County Presents Certificate of Appreciation to Kathy Lawson

The Oswego County Legislature's Community and Consumer Affairs Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Kathy Lawson in honor of 15 years of employment with Oswego County. Lawson is an elections clerk for the County Board of Elections. Pictured left to right are legislators Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Jack Beckwith, District 21; Paul Santore, District 16; Election Commissioner William Scriber; committee chairman Douglas Malone, District 20; Lawson, Election Commissioner Donald Wart; Shawn Doyle, District 3; and Kim Seager, District 10.

County Presents Certificate of Appreciation to Renee Ouderkirk

The Oswego County Legislature's Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Renee Ouderkirk in honor of 10 years of employment with Oswego County. Ouderkirk is a corrections officer at the Public Safety Center. Pictured left to right are legislators Paul Santore, committee vice chairman Milferd Potter, Barbara Brown, Sheriff Reuel Todd, Ouderkirk, committee chairman Thomas Bullard, James Bryant, Leonard Ponzi, and Undersheriff Robert Lighthall.

Mike Myers Celebrates 10 Years of Employment with Oswego County

The Oswego County Legislature's Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Mike Myers in honor of 10 years of service to Oswego County. Myers is a corrections officer in the Public Safety Center. Pictured left to right are legislators Paul Santore, committee vice chairman Milferd Potter, Barbara Brown, Sheriff Reuel Todd, Myers, committee chairman Thomas Bullard, James Bryant, Leonard Ponzi, and Undersheriff Robert Lighthall.

Cole Marks 15 Years of Employment with Oswego County

The Oswego County Legislature's Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee congratulates Rich Cole for 15 years of service to Oswego County. Cole is a corrections officer at the Public Safety Center. Pictured left to right are legislators Paul Santore, committee vice chairman Milferd Potter, Barbara Brown, Sheriff Reuel Todd, Cole, committee chairman Thomas Bullard, James Bryant, Leonard Ponzi, and Undersheriff Robert Lighthall.

Carol Vincent Celebrates 25 Years of Service to Oswego County

The Oswego County Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Carol Vincent in honor of 25 years of service to Oswego County. Vincent is a senior caseworker in the Department of Social Services. Pictured left to right are legislators Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Paul Santore, District 16; committee chairman John Proud, District 7; Vincent; Commissioner of Social Services Frances Lanigan; committee vice chairwoman Barbara Brown, District 8; Kim Seager, District 10; Daniel Chalifoux, District 19; and Leonard Ponzi, District 17.

Kathy Bardeschewski Marks 20 Years of Employment with Oswego County

The Oswego County Legislature's Community and Consumer Affairs Committee congratulates Kathy Bardeschewski for 20 years of service to Oswego County. Bardeschewski is a supervisor in the Pulaski Motor Vehicles office. She lives in Sandy Creek. Pictured from left are committee chairman Jack Beckwith, District 21; Kim Seager, District 10; Shawn Doyle, District 3; County Clerk George Williams; Bardeschewski; committee chairman Jerry Thomas, District 1; Phillip Vasho, District 22; and Douglas Malone, District 20.

County Presents Certificate of Appreciation to Laurie Krul

The Oswego County Legislature's Community and Consumer Affairs Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Laurie Krul in honor of 15 years of employment with Oswego County. A resident of Scriba, Krul is an index clerk in the Oswego County Clerk's Office. Pictured from left are Jack Beckwith, District 21, committee vice chairman; Kim Seager, District 10; Shawn Doyle, District 3; County Clerk George Williams; Krul; committee chairman Jerry Thomas; District 1; Phillip Vasho, District 22; and Douglas Malone, District 20.

Robin Davis Receives Certificate of Appreciation

The Oswego County Legislature's Community and Consumer Affairs Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Robin Davis in honor of 10 years of service to Oswego County. Davis is a DMV clerk in the Oswego Motor Vehicles office. She is a resident of Oswego. Pictured left to right are Jack Beckwith, District 21, committee vice chairman; Kim Seager, District 10; Shawn Doyle, District 3; County Clerk George Williams; Davis; committee chairman Jerry Thomas; District 1; Phillip Vasho, District 22; and Douglas Malone, District 20.

William Potter Celebrates 30 Years of Employment with Oswego County

The Oswego County Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to William Potter in honor of 30 years of service to Oswego County. Potter, a resident of Orwell, is a principal welfare examiner in the Department of Social Services. Pictured from left are legislators Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Paul Santore, District 16; committee vice chairwoman Barbara Brown, District 8; committee chairman John Proud, District 7; Milferd Potter, District 2; William Potter; Commissioner of Social Services Frances Lanigan; and legislators Kim Seager, District 10 and Daniel Chalifoux, District 19.

County Presents Certificate of Appreciation to Deputy Kite

The Oswego County Legislature's Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Kite in honor of 15 years of employment with Oswego County. Pictured left to right are legislators Paul Santore, District 16; Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Oswego County Sheriff Reuel Todd; Deputy Robert Kite; committee chairman Tom Bullard, District 14; Milferd Potter, District 2; Leonard Ponzi, District 17; and James Bryant, District 5. Deputy Kite lives in Constantia.

Mark Dryden Receives Commendation from County Legislature

The Oswego County Legislature presented a certificate of commendation to Mexico resident Mark Dryden in appreciation of his efforts to develop and maintain the county’s snowmobile trail system. Dryden, a member of the Mexico Trail Riders and Oswego County Snowmobile Association, has assisted the nine snowmobile clubs throughout the county in obtaining reimbursement for trail grooming, negotiating right-of-ways, and informing the community of trail conditions. The Legislature’s Economic Development and Planning Committee presented him a commendation in June. From left are Barbara Brown, District 8; John Proud, District 7; committee chairman Fred Beardsley, District 9; Dryden; committee vice chairman Kevin Gardner, District 13; Dan Chalifoux, District 19; Jack Beckwith, District 21; Shawn Doyle, District 3; and Paul Natoli, District 11.

Connie Day Retires from County DSS

Connie Day, a clerk in the county Department of Social Services, recently retired after 31 years of employment with Oswego County. She was presented a certificate of appreciation by the Health and Human Services Committee at the June meeting of the County Legislature. From left are committee members Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Paul Santore, District 16; committee vice chairwoman Barbara Brown, District 8; committee chairman John Proud, District 7; Day; Commissioner of Social Services Frances Lanigan; and legislators Leonard Ponzi, District 17; Kim Seager, District 10; and Dan Chalifoux, District 19.

June 9, 2006

Carol Box Receives Certificate of Appreciation

The Oswego County Legislature's Economic Development and Planning Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Carol Box in honor of 15 years of service to Oswego County. Box is an administrative secretary in the Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. Pictured left to right are legislators Barbara Brown, District 8; Shawn Doyle, District 3; Director of Promotion and Tourism Christine Gray; Director of Community Development, Tourism and Planning David Turner; Box; committee chairman Fred Beardsley, District 9; and legislators Daniel Chalifoux, District 19; Jack Beckwith, District 21; Paul Natoli, District 11; and committee vice chairman Kevin Gardner, District 13.

John Main Retires from County Public Works Department

John W. Main, a medium equipment operator for the Oswego County Department of Public Works, recently retired after 28 years of employment with Oswego County. The Infrastructure and Facilities Committee presented him a certificate of appreciation at the May meeting of the County Legislature. From left are legislators Milferd Potter, District 2; committee vice chairman Philip Vasho, District 22; Clayton Brewer, District 24; Arthur Ospelt, District 6; Michael French, District 23; Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Thadius Main II, student guest, District 6; committee chairman Barry Leemann, District 4; Main; Public Works Superintendent Donald Morey; Leonard Ponzi, District 17; Fred Beardsley, District 9; Kevin Gardner, District 13; and Paul Natoli, District 11.

Louise Oleyourryk Retires from DSS

Louise Oleyourryk, a senior caseworker in the child welfare division of the county Department of Social Services, recently retired after 27 years with Oswego County. The County Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee presented her a certificate of appreciation at the May meeting of the Legislature. From left are legislators Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Paul Santore, District 16; committee vice chairwoman Barbara Brown, District 8; committee chairman John Proud, District 7; Oleyourryk; Commissioner of Social Services Frances Lanigan; Daniel Chalifoux, District 19; student guest Sean Carpenter, District 19; Leonard Ponzi, District 17; and Kim Seager, District 10.

Donald Stewart Receives Certificate of Appreciation

The Oswego County Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Donald Stewart in honor of 25 years of service to Oswego County. Stewart is a microfilm operator in the Department of Social Services. Pictured left to right are legislators Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; Kim Seager, District 10; Paul Santore, District 16; committee vice chairwoman Barbara Brown, District 8; committee chairman John Proud, District 7; Stewart; Commissioner of Social Services Frances Lanigan; Legislator Leonard Ponzi, District 17; student guest Scott Bullard, Fulton; and Legislature Chairman Russ Johnson, District 25.

County Presents Certificate of Appreciation to Lisa Samson

The Oswego County Legislature's Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Lisa Samson in honor of 15 years of employment with Oswego County. Samson is a probation officer in the County Probation Department. Pictured left to right are legislators Paul Santore, District 16; Milferd Potter, District 2; Clayton Brewer, District 24; committee chairman Tom Bullard, District 14; Samson; Probation Director Barbara Schuler; and legislators Leonard Ponzi, District 17; Arthur Gearsbeck, District 6; and James Bryant, District 5.

Deputy Plyler Named 2005 Deputy of the Year

Oswego County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy L. Plyler was co-named 2005 Deputy of the Year by members of the New York State Deputies' Association. He shares the honor with Sgt. Kevin D. Owens of Ontario County. The officers were honored May 8 at a Legislative reception held at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Deputy Plyler was chosen for his courageous actions in attempting to save the life of a Baldwinsville woman whose vehicle plunged into the frigid water of the Oneida River last fall. Deputy Plyler is a four-year veteran of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office having joined Road Patrol on 4/15/02. From left are: Assemblyman David Townsend, Assemblyman Robert Oaks, Legislator Barry Leemann, Legislature Chairman Russ Johnson, Deputy Jeremy Plyler, Sheriff Reuel Todd, Legislator Tom Bullard, and Assemblyman William Barclay.

County Personnel Director Celebrates 30 Years of Service

Members of the Oswego County Legislature present a certificate of appreciation to Maureen Sullivan, Oswego County Personnel Director, for 30 years of service to Oswego County. Sullivan received a standing ovation from the Legislature and guests. From left are members of the Finance and Personnel Committee Committee: legislators Michael French, District 23; John Proud, District 7; Philip Vasho, District 22; committee chairman Greg Osetek, District 15; Sullivan; legislators Fred Beardsley, District 9; Michael Kunzwiler, District 18; Kevin Gardner, District 13; and Tom Bullard, District 14.

Kathy Dean Receives Certificate of Appreciation

The Oswego County Legislature's Community and Consumer Affairs Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Kathy Dean in honor of 20 years of service to Oswego County. Dean is a motor vehicles clerk in the Fulton DMV office. Pictured left to right are legislators Philip Vasho, District 22; Kim Seager, District 10; County Clerk George Williams; Dean; committee chairman Jerry Thomas, District 1; Shawn Doyle, District 3; Jack Beckwith, District 21; and Douglas Malone, District 20.

Paula Fredette Marks 15 Years with Oswego County

The Oswego County Legislature's Community and Consumer Affairs Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Paula Fredette in honor of 15 years of service to Oswego County. Fredette is an index clerk in the County Clerk’s Office. Pictured left to right are legislators Philip Vasho, District 22; Kim Seager, District 10; County Clerk George Williams; Fredette; committee chairman Jerry Thomas, District 1; Shawn Doyle, District 3; Jack Beckwith, District 21; and Douglas Malone, District 20.

Anne Starbuck Celebrates 10 Years of Service

The Oswego County Legislature's Community and Consumer Affairs Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Anne Starbuck in honor of 10 years of service to Oswego County. Starbuck is a clerk in the Board of Elections. Pictured left to right are legislators Philip Vasho, District 22; Arthur Ospelt, District 12; Election Commissioner Donald Wart; committee chairman Jerry Thomas, District 1; Starbuck; Election Commissioner William Scriber; Shawn Doyle, District 3; and Douglas Malone, District 20.

Legislature Presents Certificate to Cathy Sharkey

The Oswego County Legislature's Community and Consumer Affairs Committee presents a certificate of appreciation to Cathy Sharkey in honor of 20 years of service to Oswego County. Sharkey is a senior DMV clerk in the Oswego office. Pictured left to right are legislators Philip Vasho, District 22; Arthur Ospelt, District 12; committee chairman Jerry Thomas, District 1; Sharkey; Supervisor of Motor Vehicles Colleen Bacon; County Clerk Goerge Williams; Shawn Doyle, District 3; and Douglas Malone, District 20.

Goodsell Retires from Court Attendant Post

Louis Goodsell, a court attendant in the Oswego County Public Safety Center, recently retired from his post. Oswego County Family Court Judge David Roman joined many friends and family to give Goodsell a fond farewell and wish him well.

Shaw Retires from Public Works Department

Randall Shaw, a medium equipment operator for the Oswego County Department of Public Works, retired after 25 years of employment with Oswego County. He was presented a certificate of appreciation by the Infrastructure and Facilities Committee at the December 2005 meeting of the County Legislature. From left are committee members Francis Hoefer, District 19; committee vice chairman Philip Vasho, District 22; Michael French, District 23; committee chairman Barry Leemann, District 4; Shaw; Public Works Superintendent Donald Morey; Leonard Ponzi, District 17; and Clayton Brewer, District 24.

Marilyn Nye Awarded Certificate for Years of Service

The 2005 Health and Human Services Committee congratulates social worker Marilyn Nye for 25 years of service to Oswego County. Pictured, left to right, are legislators David Waters, District 3; Kim Seager, District 10; Paul Santore, District 16; Arthur Ospelt, District 12; committee chairman John Proud, District 7; Nye; Commissioner of Social Services Frances Lanigan; legislators Barbara Brown, District 8; Carl Anson, District 2; and Leonard Ponzi, District 17.

Tom Gurdziel Is Recognized for Ten Years of Service

The 2005 Community and Consumer Affairs Committee presented Tom Gurdziel a certificate of appreciation recognizing 10 years of service to Oswego County government. Gurdziel is a records retrieval clerk in the Oswego County Records Center. He is a resident of Scriba. Pictured left to right are legislators Arthur Ospelt, District 12; committee chairman Paul Santore, District 16; County Clerk George Williams; Gurdziel; committee vice chairman Jack Beckwith, District 21; Kim Seager, District 10; Douglas Malone, District 20; and Jerry Thomas, District 1.

Diane Litchenson Kuzio Receives Certificate for 30 Years of Service

The 2005 Health and Human Services Committee presented a certificate of appreciation to medical records clerk Diane Litchenson Kuzio for 30 years of service to Oswego County. Litchenson Kuzio served many years as a medical records clerk at the Andrew Michaud Nursing Home in Fulton and now works in the children with special health care needs division of the County Health Department. Pictured, left to right, are legislators David Waters, District 3; Carl Anson, District 2; Paul Santore, District 16; committee chairman John Proud, District 7; Litchenson Kuzio; Commissioner of Health Services Kathy Smith, Leonard Ponzi, District 17; and Kimberly Seager, District 10.