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National Sibling Day – Highlight: ARISE Sibshops for Children

National Sibling Day is an annual celebration that takes place on April 10 to honor the special bond that is shared between siblings. Brothers and sisters are, despite some highs and lows, the people you have the longest lasting relationship with. For children who have a sibling with a disability, the dynamic of the relationship can raise certain challenges.

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Oswego Daily News

Sign dedicated to Trooper Amanda Anna

Trooper Amanda AnnaToday (April 8), as her family and friends looked on, the Badge of Honor Association and the New York State Police dedicated a sign in Oswego County in honor of fallen trooper Amanda Anna. Her sign has been placed at the site where she crashed on County Route 37, approximately one mile west of State Route 11 in the town of Hastings.

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APW Dollars For Scholars Annual Phone-A-Thon

The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Dollars for Scholars organization will be conducting its annual Phone-A-Thon on April 14 from noon to 4 p.m. and April 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. APW high school students will be calling residents seeking tax-deductible contributions to help seniors in the school district pursue a post-secondary education.

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Camp Hollis to Host Family Day of Play

Members of the planning committee for the upcoming Family Day of Play at Camp Hollis meet to finalize plans for the event. It will be held April 28 at Camp Hollis. Seated from left are: Dawn Metott of the Oswego City / County Youth Bureau; Craig Gilkey with SUNY Oswego; Kearie Alguire of the Huntington Family Centers; and Executive Director of the CAC, Karrie Damm. Standing from left are: Meg Gilmore-Resnick of the Huntington Family Centers; Christa Thomas of CAC; Sara Carmichael of the OCO SAFE program; and Katherine Harris with SUNY Oswego/CAC.The Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County and the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau will host a Family Day of Play at Camp Hollis on April 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Open to all youth and their families, the Family Day of Play is free of charge and will provide an opportunity for children and adults to interact with each other and enjoy a day of fun, play and learning.

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