Month: August 2010
Half-Shire Historical Society: August 20, 2010
Prevent the Spread of Head Lice as Kids Head Back to School
When September rolls around, kids head back to school with backpacks, notebooks, lunch boxes, and all too often, head lice. September is National Head Lice Prevention Month. Head lice infest 10 to 12 million people in the U.S. every year, making it one of the most common communicable conditions in America.
Strong Schools, Lower Property Taxes Part of Plan for Recovery
At the forefront of many conversations is the need for good jobs, but with that, two factors in creating those jobs, property taxes and education.
Reported Lyme Disease Rates Increase in Pets
Area veterinarians have begun to test for Lyme disease in dogs and cats. At one Central New York veterinarian’s practice, 210 dogs and cats tested positive for Lyme Disease this year alone.
Kenneth E. Ellis, 80
Kenneth E. Ellis, 80, a life resident of Fulton, died Saturday at the Manor at Seneca Hill.
Buddy & Porky’s Pet Health: Abandoned Pets
Dear Porky & Buddy,
Three times this summer I have witnessed animals that seemed to have just been abandoned on country roads.
Energetic Step Afrika to Offer Free Performance at SUNY Oswego
Seniors Targeted in Area Scams
Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) today warned people that there are several scams taking place in the area, particularly targeting seniors. He said seniors should know what to avoid so they can protect themselves. Loved ones of seniors should also be on the alert to help prevent scammers from victimizing seniors.
Owens Announces Additional Donut Hole Checks Are On Their Way to New York Seniors
Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced that Medicare will begin mailing out another round of $250 ‘donut hole’ checks to more than 30,000 New York seniors.

