Oswego County TodayAugust 2009FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Rotarians Discuss Struggles of the Deaf

August 31, 2009 Contributor

At a recent Sunrise Rotary Meeting, Rotarian Dan Farfaglia told the club about Deaf Awareness Week, which is the last week in September and how some movie theaters are playing a part in helping those that are hearing impaired to enjoy the movie.

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State Fair Celebrates Agriculture, Action Needed for Dairy Farmers

August 31, 2009 Contributor

Dairy Day at the Fair celebrates farmers, highlights their struggle.

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Small Business Development Centers Provide Solutions in Tough Times

August 31, 2009 Contributor

Business development centers help businesses grow in CNY.

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Hoffman Blasts Spending & Debt

August 31, 2009 Contributor

Hoffman, an Essex County CPA and small businessman, called runaway spending and ever-growing deficits Ã¢â‚¬Å“the one-two punch that is knocking-out the American economyÃ¢â‚¬Â and repeated his call for his opponents to sign the Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) pledge against raising taxes.

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Family And Books Wraps Up A Successful Summer Program

August 31, 2009 Contributor

The Family and Books project was a winner for both the children and parents. Preschoolers through first graders and their families attended the sessions in Oswego, Fulton and Pulaski. Ã¢â‚¬Å“The summer program was a great way for parents and children to spend some quality time together as well as getting the children prepared for the upcoming school year Ã¢â‚¬Å“ stated Chena Tucker, the Americorp member and FAB coordinator.

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Literacy Volunteers Family and Books Project Book Drive a Success

August 31, 2009 Contributor

Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County Family and Books project hosted a Book Drive in late July and early August. The goal was to collect new and gently used childrenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s books to redistribute them to children within our community.

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Regular Season Finale Saturday At Fulton Speedway

August 31, 2009 Contributor

This Saturday, September 5 at Fulton Speedway, will be the 2009 regular season finale with Track Champions crowned in all divisions. The DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Street Stocks, E&V Energy Novice Sportsman and the Gladiators will all look to finish out the point season in style on Town Mechanical Night. One on One Spectator Races will also be contested. The great evening of family entertainment will start at 7 p.m.

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Shepard Goes For 1st DIRTcar Big Block Modified Title Friday At Brewerton Speedway

August 31, 2009 Contributor

Matt Sheppard is closing in on his first ever DIRTcar Big Block Modified Track Championship at Brewerton Speedway. This Friday, September 4 at the D-shaped Dirt Demon, Sheppard will look for another strong finish to claim his first ever title at the Oswego County facility. Lurking in the second position is Billy Decker, a four-time Track Champion at the Ultimate Drivers Track.

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Barclay Urges Governor to Release $150 Million to Help Dairy Farmers

August 31, 2009 Contributor

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,IÃ¢â‚¬â€Pulaski) today sent a letter to the Governor, urging him to release $150 million in federal stimulus funding to help New YorkÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s struggling family dairy farmers. Barclay and other lawmakers are urging the Governor to provide assistance in what has been called the most difficult economic conditions in the stateÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s dairy industry history.

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Oswego Health to Host Seminar on Supplemental Needs Trusts for the Disabled

August 31, 2009 Contributor

Oswego HealthÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Behavioral Services Department will host a seminar at 6 p.m. September 15 on Supplemental Needs Trusts for the Disabled presented by an attorney from the Koldin Law Firm. The seminar will be held at Oswego HospitalÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s cafeteria conference room.

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