Oswego County TodaySeptember 2013FREE Independent News for Oswego County

Suicide Prevention ‘Stride to Save Lives’ 5K Walk/Run set September 21

September 10, 2013 Steve Yablonski

Suicide is a national public health crisis. It is the second leading cause of death among 15- to 34-year-olds and the third leading cause of death for 35- to 44-year-olds. A local organization, SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education – is planing a couple of events in hopes of lowering those statistics and raising awareness. “Stride to Save Lives” will be held at the college on Sept. 21. On Sept. 20, Kevin Hines talk at First United Methodist Church of Fulton. The suicide survivor will also be the keynote speaker for the “Stride to Save Lives” community 5K Run/Walk.

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Oswego County Completes Portion of Aerial Spraying

September 10, 2013 Submitted article

Aerial spraying of a portion of the target area in central Oswego County was completed on Monday, September 9. The entire target area encompasses approximately 15,000 acres in portions of the towns of Mexico, New Haven, Palermo, Scriba and Volney. Weather permitting, the remainder will be finished tonight, Tuesday, September 10.

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OHS Girls’ Volleyball, Swimmers Turn in Solid Performances

September 10, 2013 Contributor

The Oswego High School girls’ varsity volleyball team made the finals of tournament action while the swimmers were successful in invitational action, the golfers gained another victory and the football season commenced the new year.

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Local Artist Garners Award At State Fair

September 10, 2013 Contributor

Michele Southgate, a founding member of the artists’ co-operative Lakeside Artisans, was awarded a third place at the New York State Fair. Southgate plays with color, texture and light in her mixed media pieces.

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AmeriCorps Positions Begin Oct. 1 at Several Sites in Oswego County

September 10, 2013 Contributor

The Oswego AmeriCorps program is seeking applications for the 2013-2014 AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps members serve with Oswego County schools and non-profits by mentoring, providing fitness and nutrition education, and managing volunteers. Applications are currently being accepted for 900-hour AmeriCorps positions that will start on Oct. 1.

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Antique Engines and Tractors Will Run Again at ‘Crank It Up’ Show Sept. 21-22

September 10, 2013 Contributor

Admission is by donation. Parking is free. Founded eight years ago by Doreen Macklen, her husband Dale and son Jim, all of Boylston in northern Oswego County, the show has grown into a “heritage show and tell” of vintage farm machinery, crafts, music, and traditional agricultural activities from the rural North Country.

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Oswego High School, Bishop Cunningham High School class of ’78 seeks classmates for reunion

September 10, 2013 Contributor

The reunion committee for the OHS/BCHS class of 1978 is finalizing plans for a joint 35th reunion to be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28. The committee is trying to locate as many former classmates as possible to let them know a reunion is planned.

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Buddy and Porky Pet Health – Dealing With Spay Incontinence

September 10, 2013 Contributor

I have a house-trained 1 1/2 year old puppy, Gracie, who, after having been spayed at 6 months, started to have incontinence issues. At times she had a urinary tract infection and we felt that was the cause. But lately she has had a couple of “accidents” even though the vet said she doesn’t have a bladder infection. What might be the cause of this?

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LVOC Scrabble Fest set for September 20

September 10, 2013 Contributor

Get out your dictionary. Search the internet for little known words – and practice your spelling. It’s time for one of the hottest games in town, the seventh annual Diane Falise Memorial Scrabble Fest fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County.

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Natoli, Dann Claim Fall Frenzy Series Victories at Oswego Kartway

September 10, 2013 Contributor

Oswego Kartway’s Fall Frenzy Series, presented by RJ Kart Sales, took the green flag last Friday with Chris Natoli and Dick Dann driving to victory lane in the fall campaign’s featured divisions. Natoli bested a field of 12 Stock Heavy entrants to claim the opening win of the series, taking the top spot in the division standings.

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