A guide to
Orleans & Oswego Counties, NY 2016
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ORLEANS & OSWEGO SCHOOLS Carl I Bergerson Middle School 254 East Ave Albion, NY 14411 Phone: (585) 589-2020
Lyndonville Elementary School 25 Housel Ave Lyndonville, NY 14098 Phone: (585) 765-3122
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School E 10th And Bridge Sts Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 341-2400
Charles D’Amico High School 302 East Ave Albion, NY 14411 Phone: (585) 589-2040
Medina High School 25 Housel Ave Lyndonville, NY 14098 Phone: (585) 765-3122
Fulton Jr High School 129 Curtis St Fulton, NY 13069 Phone: (315) 593-5440
Clifford Wise Middle School 1016 Gwinn St Medina, NY 14103 Phone: (585) 798-2100
Central Square Middle School 248 Usroute 11 Central Square, NY 13036 Phone: (315) 668-4216
G Ray Bodley High School 6 William Gillard Dr Fulton, NY 13069 Phone: (315) 593-5400
Holley Elementary School 1016 Gwinn St Medina, NY 14103 Phone: (585) 798-2100
Charles E. Riley Elementary School 269 East 8th St Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 341-2800
Granby Elementary School 400 West 7th St North Fulton, NY 13069 Phone: (315) 593-5480
Holley Jr/Sr High School 16848 Lynch Rd Holley, NY 14470 Phone: (585) 638-6335
Emerson J Dillon Middle School 116 Volney St Phoenix, NY 13135 Phone: (315) 695-1521
Hannibal High School 928 Cayuga St Hannibal, NY 13074 Phone: (315) 564-7910
Kendall Elementary School 1932 Kendall Rd Kendall, NY 14476 Phone: (585) 659-8317
Fairgrieve School 716 Academy St Fulton, NY 13069 Phone: (315) 593-5550
Kendall Jr/Sr High School 16887 Roosevelt Hwy Kendall, NY 14476 Phone: (585) 659-2706
Fairley School 953 Auburn St Hannibal, NY 13074 Phone: (315) 564-7945
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Orleans & Oswego Counties, NY INFO, HISTORY, & DEMOGRAPHICS
ORLEANS INFO & HISTORY
Orleans County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,883. The county seat is Albion. The name is in honor of the French Royal House of Orleans. Orleans County is part of the Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area. When counties were established in New York State in 1683, the present Orleans County was part of Albany County. This was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York State as well as all of the present State of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766 by the creation of Cumberland County, and further on March 16, 1770 by the creation of Gloucester County, both containing territory now in Vermont. On March 12, 1772, what was left of Albany County was split into three parts, one remaining under the name Albany County. One of the other pieces, Tryon County, contained the western portion (and thus, since no western boundary was specified, theoretically still extended west to the Pacific). The eastern boundary of Tryon County was approximately five miles west of the present city of Schenectady, and the county included the western part of the Adirondack Mountains and the area west of the West Branch of the Delaware River. The area then designated as Tryon County now includes 37 counties of New York State. The county was named for William Tryon, colonial governor of New York. Before 1776, most of Tryon County’s Loyalists fled to Canada. In 1784, following the peace treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War, Tryon County’s name was changed to Montgomery County to honor the general, Richard Montgomery, who had captured several places in Canada and died attempting to capture the city of Quebec, replacing the name of the hated British governor. In 1789, Ontario County was split off from Montgomery. In 1802, Genesee County was created by a splitting of Ontario County. This was much larger than the present Genesee County, however, containing the present Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties, and parts of Livingston and Monroe Counties. In 1806, Genesee County was reduced in size by the splitting off of Allegany County. In 1808, Genesee County was further reduced in size by the splitting off of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Niagara Counties. Niagara
County at that time also included the present Erie County. In 1821, Genesee County was reduced in size by the splitting off of portions which were combined with portions of Ontario County to create Livingston and Monroe Counties. By this time Genesee County had been reduced considerably in size from its original area of 1802, still containing the present Orleans and Wyoming Counties in addition to its present area, however. In 1824, Orleans County was created from what was left of Genesee County. When the county was formed, a dispute arose about naming it after Andrew Jackson or John Adams; the conflict was ended by choosing the name Orleans.
ORLEANS DEMOGRAPHICS
As of the census of 2000, there were 44,171 people, 15,363 households, and 10,846 families residing in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile (44/km²). There were 17,347 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile (17/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.12% White, 7.31% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.54% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. 3.89% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 20.3% were of German, 18.3% English, 10.8% Italian, 10.3% Irish, 9.4% American and 7.3% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000. 96.0% spoke English and 3.0% Spanish as their first language. There were 15,363 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.13. In the county the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males. The median income for a household in the county was $37,972, and the median income for a family was $42,830. Males had a median income of $32,450 versus $22,605 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,457. About 7.7% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
OSWEGO INFO & HISTORY
Oswego County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 122,109. The county seat is Oswego. The county name is from a Mohawk language word meaning “the outpouring”, referring to the mouth of the Oswego River. Oswego County is part of the Syracuse, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area. When counties were established in the British colony of New York in 1683, the present Oswego County was part of Albany County. This was an enormous county, including the northern part of what is now New York state as well as all of the present state of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766 by the creation of Cumberland County in the British colony, and further on March 16, 1770 by the creation of Gloucester County, both containing territory now in Vermont. On March 12, 1772, what was left of Albany County was split into three parts, one remaining under the name Albany County. One of the other pieces, Tryon County, contained the western portion. The eastern boundary of Tryon County was approximately five miles west of the present city of Schenectady, and the county included the western part of the Adirondack Mountains and the area west of the West Branch of the Delaware River. The area then designated as Tryon County now includes 37 counties of New York State. The county was named for William Tryon, colonial governor of New York. In the years prior to 1776, most of the Loyalists in Tryon County fled to Canada. In 1784, following the peace treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War, the name of Tryon County was changed to Montgomery County to honor the general, Richard Montgomery, who had captured several places in Canada and died attempting to capture the city of Quebec, replacing the name of the hated British governor. In 1789, the size of Montgomery County was reduced by the splitting off of Ontario County from Montgomery. The actual area split off from Montgomery County was much larger than the present county, also including the present Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Steuben, Wyoming, Yates, and part of Schuyler and Wayne counties. Oswego County was partly in Macomb’s Purchase of 1791. In 1791, Herkimer County was one of three counties split off from Montgomery. This was much larger than the present county, however, and was reduced by a number of subsequent splits. In 1794, Onondaga County was created from a part of Herkimer County. This county was larger than the current Onondaga County, including the present Cayuga, Cortland, and part of Oswego counties.In 1798, Oneida County was created from a part of Herkimer County. This county was larger than the current Oneida
County, including the present Jefferson, Lewis, and part of Oswego counties. In 1805, Oneida County was reduced in size by the splitting off of Jefferson and Lewis counties. In 1816, Oswego County was created as New York State’s 48th county from parts of Oneida and Onondaga counties. In 1841, businessmen in Oswego attempted to divide Oswego County into two counties. They failed to persuade the State to do so, however. Occasionally, the topic still comes up today by dividing the county into an east part and a west part, with the east portion being renamed “Salmon County”. At various times, beginning in 1847 and as late as 1975, attempts were made to move the county seat to the Village of Mexico. However, none of these attempts succeeded.
OSWEGO DEMOGRAPHICS
As of the census of 2000, there were 122,377 people, 45,522 households, and 31,228 families residing in the county. The population density was 128 people per square mile (50/km²). There were 52,831 housing units at an average density of 55 per square mile (21/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.17% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population. 15.5% were of Irish, 14.0% German, 13.7% Italian, 13.3% English, 9.6% American, 7.9% French and 5.3% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000. 96.2% spoke English and 1.7% Spanish as their first language. There were 45,522 households out of which 35.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.80% were married couples living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.08. In the county the population was spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 10.90% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 11.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males. The median income for a household in the county was $36,598, and the median income for a family was $43,821. Males had a median income of $34,976 versus $23,938 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,853. About 9.70% of families and 14.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.10% of those under age 18 and 9.50% of those age 65 or over.
LOCAL HEALTHCARE
ORLEANS & OSWEGO COUNTIES, NY Orleans Community Health 14789 NY-31 Albion, NY 14411 Phone: (585) 589-2273
Oswego Health Center 10 George St #1 Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 342-0888
Central Square Medical Center 3045 East Ave Central Square, NY 13036 Phone: (315) 668-5212
Medina Memorial Hospital 200 Ohio St Medina, NY 14103 Phone: (585) 798-2000
Oswego County OB-Gyn PC 820 Phillips St Fulton, NY 13069 Phone: (315) 593-8393
Oswego Hospital Physical Therapy 10 Carlton Dr Parish, NY 13131 Phone: (315) 625-4516
Oswego Hospital 110 W 6th St Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 349-5511
Oswego Health 3045 East Ave Central Square, NY 13036 Phone: (315) 668-5209
Pulaski High School - Health Center 4624 Salina St Pulaski, NY 13142 Phone: (315) 298-2696
Fulton Medical Center 510 S 4th St Fulton, NY 13069 Phone: (315) 592-3555
Northern Oswego County Health 124 Salisbury St Sandy Creek, NY 13145 Phone: (315) 387-3620
Batavia Optical 15 E Bank St Albion, NY 14411 Phone: (585) 589-5531
Oswego Hospital Pathology 110 W 6th St Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 349-5586
Oswego Hospital Child & Family 98 N 2nd St #100 Fulton, NY 13069 Phone: (315) 326-35550
Malara Family Eyecare 8395 Oswego Rd Baldwinsville, NY 13090 Phone: (315) 622-3500
Oswego Hosp. Behavioral Health 74 Bunner St Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 326-4100
Fulton Urgen Care 510 S 4th St Fulton, NY 13069 Phone: (315) 592-3500
Oswego Dental Health Associates 12 New St Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 342-5800
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RECYCLING MATTERS
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FACTS ABOUT RECYCLING •
Currently less than 35% of households and less than 10% of businesses in the U.S. recycle. (EPA 2011)
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Those levels have barely improved in 15 years despite billions of dollars spent on competitions, symposiums, awareness campaigns and sorting technologies.
Great Lakes Recycling 181 Gardenier Rd, Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 343-1980
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The experience at the bin needs to be improved for the general public, which is why we have introduced society-wide standardized labels.
King’s Rubbish Removal 1687 County Rte 6, Fulton, NY 13069 Phone: (315) 593-1281
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If the US recycling levels can reach 75% it will be the environmental benefit of removing 50 million cars from the road each year and it will generate 1.5 million new jobs. Improving and increasing recycling is one of the greatest opportunities for our environment, our natural resources, and our economy!
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A & D Auto Recycling 40 US-11, Central Square, NY 13036 Phone:(315) 676-4445
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FUN FACTS ABOUT EXERCISE
1. Listening to music while exercising can improve your work out performance by 15%! 2. Cardiovascular exercise helps create new brain cells. This improves brain power and brain activity! 3. Exercising increases the production of cells that are responsible for learning and memory! 4. If you run at a 10 minute per mile pace you can burn 104.3 calories per mile! 5. The more muscle mass you have, the more fat your body burns while resting! 6. If you exercise 3 times a week for 45 minutes you can help prevent signs of aging! 7. Having more muscle than fat means you can consume more calories! 8. Exercising on a regular basis helps boost your immune system. This means you’ll get sick less often than people who don’t exercise! 9. Exercising increases the amount of endorphins that are released into your body and increases productivity! 10. Sweat releases dirt through your pores which reduces acne and breakouts. Workouts improve the overall look of your skin. 11. Exercising can help ease your mind and rejuvenate your body. Working out will make you feel great and boost your confidence! 12. If you’re someone who has trouble sleeping or staying asleep then working out is your answer. Exercise helps to clear your head and helps you feel relaxed!
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Salamaca Estate Winery We are committed to provide you a superior tasting wine. Every bottle is produced with care and excellence in the art of wine making. We are determined to bring out the best of every vintage, so you can enjoy the fruit of our labor! Wines White Wines: *Listed dry to sweet. Chardonnay Reserve Chardonnay Cayuga Vignoles Catawba Red Wines: Frontenac Salamaca Estate Winery 2660 Hindsburg Road, Albion, NY 14411 Phone: (585) 283-4094 For more information visit: www.salamacaestatewinery.com
Children’s Museum of Oswego CMOO is the first children’s museum in Oswego! It is a non-profit children’s museum that features 5,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on exhibits that inspire lifetime learning through meaningful PLAY and serious FUN! Admission $5 Children $5 Adults Hours Mon & Wed: 9am-4pm Sat: 10am-5pm * CMOO is open for field trips by appointment *Check for additional days and hours on school break weeks! Children’s Museum of Oswego 7 West Bridge St Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 216-6387 For more information visit wwq.cmoo.org
Oswego Expeditions Oswego Expeditions creates opportunities for individuals to make healthy lifestyle choices by providing year-round outdoor fitness programming. Our “Education Thru Exploration” philosophy merges health with history and nature with a concentration on improving the overall health & well-being of participants. Oswego Expeditions welcomes tourists to Oswego by offering year-round “Education Thru Exploration” Expeditions which focus on showcasing special points of interest such as the local history of Oswego, Lake Ontario, the Oswego and Salmon Rivers, New York state nature preserves and parks including the Adirondack Mountains. Oswego Expeditions PO Box 3011 Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 561-0225
For classes, expeditions, and other information visit www.oswegoexpeditions.com
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STAYING
SAFE in
Always Lock Your Doors
One of the easiest everyday safety precautions to take is locking your doors. Even if you live in a safe neighborhood and you trust your neighbors, criminals could still target your home. Lock your doors when you are home, as well as when you leave the house. And get in the habit of locking your car doors as well! When I am driving alone, I lock my doors, especially in bigger cities.
Use Your Peephole
When someone knocks on your door, before you answer you should take a look through the peephole. If you don’t recognize the person, and it’s not someone like the mailman or a maintenance man, then it might not be a good idea to open your door. Lots of robberies these days happen by homeowners simply opening their door, only to be forced inside and taken advantage of.
Don’t Pick up Hitchhikers
This goes without saying, but women driving alone are bright red targets for hitchhikers. There’s always the chance that it’s just a misfortunate soul who needs a ride, but why risk it? There will be others who come along, and you need to keep your safety in mind. When you are alone in a car with a stranger, you won’t have anywhere to go or any way to get help should the situation go wrong.
Never Stop to “Help” Children
I know, this tip sounds cruel. But recently, criminals have been employing a new and dirty trick. In secluded areas of the highway or back country roads, they are leaving covered car seats alongside the road. When someone, usually a woman, stops to help the baby, the woman is either abducted or her car stolen. If you notice a small child or a car seat along the roadside, call 911 and do not stop!
Wear Your Seat Belt
You would be surprised at how many lives this simple mechanism in a car could save, yet how many people refuse to wear theirs. Start forming the habit of buckling up no matter how short of a drive you may have. If nothing else, wearing your seat belt will prevent you from getting a ticket in most states!
Have Emergency Supplies on Hand
It’s always a good idea to have an emergency kit on hand. Leave one in your car and one in your house. Ideally, these kits should contain items suited to personal needs and local weather tendencies. A few good basics are water, non-perishable food items, a first aid kit, cell phone charger, a blanket, an extra jacket and pair of shoes, candles, matches, flashlight and batteries, money, and copies of documents you might need in the event that your personal belongings were all lost. Consider diapers and formula if you have a baby, and personal hygiene products as well.
Avoid Dark Parking Lots
This might be hard tip to avoid, depending on where you live or work, but lots of women are attacked or abducted from dark parking lots. If you can’t get around walking through a dark parking lot, carry your car keys in your hand. In the event of an emergency, you can press the panic button on your car remote. This is usually enough to scare a potential attacker away!
Orleans County Sheriff’s Dept 13925 NY-31 #400, Albion, NY 14411 Phone: (585) 589-5527 Albion Village Police Dept 106 N Platt St, Albion, NY 14411 Phone: (585) 589-5627 Oswego County Sheiff’s Dept 39 Churchill Rd, Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 349-3307 Gas City Police Dept 211 E Main St, Gas City, IN 46933 Phone: (765) 674-2278 Oswego Police Dept 169 W 2nd St, Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 343-1212
Take a Self Defense Course
Learning a few basic moves in self-defense could possibly save your life! Most cities should have a place or two that offer self-defense classes, and they shouldn’t be too costly. In the event you should need to use what you learned, the class will have paid for itself!
Learn How to Handle Natural Disasters
Try to gather basic information on what to do when presented with natural disasters, a medical crisis, or even bomb threats. If nothing else, at least learn which natural disasters are likely to occur in your area, and what you should do in the event of one happening. Find out where to go, whom to contact, which items to grab, and how to stay safe until help arrives.
Don’t Panic
Whatever you do, when faced with any kind of danger, emergency, or scary situation, don’t panic. Stay calm and try to use common sense. The situation will more than likely get worse if you freak out. If you must freak out, freak out on the inside, but remain calm on the outside and do what needs to be done.
Medina Fire Dept 600 Main St, Medina, NY 14103 Phone: (585) 798-1661 East Shelby Fire Dept E Shelby, Albion, NY 14411 Phone: (585) 798-1642 Oswego Fire Dept 35 E Cayuga St, Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 343-2161 Fulton Fire Dept 170 S 2nd St, Fulton, NY 13069 Phone: (315) 592-7477 Hastings Fire Dept 1994 US-11, Hastings, NY 13076 Phone: (315) 625-7592
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