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Sandra Scott Travels: Discovering the Land of Dreams

November 29, 2013 Contributor

When John and I were in Nebraska we learned more about the impact of the Homestead Act of 1862 on America’s Westward Movement. The video “Land of Dreams” told how the lure of free land and a better life drew1.6 million people from all over the world to unsettled parts of America. The romanticism touted by promoters did not mention the hardships and other problems. Homesteaders had to “Prove up” the land by building a home and planting crops.

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Poinsettia Plant Isn’t Really That Bad

November 29, 2013 Contributor

It’s that time of year again and we are receiving scary emails about all the things that can go wrong over the holidays. Why do people feel such a need to do that? We often wonder. Nevertheless, we are now gong to do it ourselves! One common warning is about holiday plants and their dangerousness for pets. But they are not always accurate.

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The Manor Holds Memorial Service To Remember Past Residents

November 29, 2013 Contributor

The Manor at Seneca Hill remembered residents and participants of its Adult Day Health Services program who have passed away during the last year at a memorial service held at the skilled nursing facility. Leading the services was the Rev. Chuck Davis, who provides spiritual care at The Manor and belongs to the Pulaski Assembly of God Church.

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Oswego Health Brings Syracuse Symphoria Holiday Pops Concert To Oswego

November 29, 2013 Contributor

Oswego Health will once again sponsor Syracuse Symphoria’s Holiday Pops Concert. The concert will be held December 15 at 3 p.m. at the Oswego High School auditorium. Tickets are available through a new arrangement this year.

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Oswego County Legislature Proclaims National Adoption Day

November 29, 2013 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature recognized November 23 as National Adoption Day during its monthly meeting. With thousands of children currently in foster care in New York State, outreach to adoptive families is a critical step in moving children into loving, permanent homes.

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Education professors continue SUNY Oswego partnership in Brazil

November 29, 2013 Submitted article

Dr. Alfred Frederick, distinguished service professor in SUNY Oswego’s curriculum and instruction department, participated in the State Conference on Education in the State of Piaui, Brazil. The forum is a component of Brazil’s National Curriculum Reform Project, involving national mobilization for the discussion of public policies on education leading to the construction of decennial education plans for municipalities, states and the country.

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Masonic War Veterans show their thanks on Thanksgiving Day

November 29, 2013 Submitted article

On Thanksgiving morning, Masonic War Veterans Post 43 visited the VA Hospital in Syracuse to present gift baskets filled with special items of treats and needed items of hats, mittens and hand-knitted or crocheted lap blankets along with socks, gloves, sundries, T-shirts, and more to approximately 130 male and female patients, all who have served our country.

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