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The Oswego Lions Club will hold its annual Cow Chip Bingo with Classic Car Show on September 13 from noon to 3 p.m. Bessy the cow is looking for all of you to come support the club.
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Plans Under Way for Lions’ Cow Chip Bingo, Classic Car Show and Chicken BBQ

August 13, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego Lions Club will present the ninth annual “Cow Chip Bingo” with Classic Car Show on September 13 at Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego. The Cow Chip Bingo portion of the day will begin at noon. We will also feature Lighthouse Lanes famous chicken Bar-B-Q being served from noon to 4 p.m. or until sold out. Proceeds from the Cow Chip Bingo portion will be used to support our annual scholarship fund in memory of Harold “H” and Mary Dowd.

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Denesha Field’s Bleachers Get A Little Makeover

August 12, 2014 Contributor

On August 8, Oswego AmeriCorps members Ruth Vasquez and Astry Y Vasquez came together with volunteers to help Fulton Parks and Recreation Department by painting the bleachers at Denesha Field. After about 20 years, Denesha Field’s bleachers finally got a fresh coat of forest green paint. AmeriCorps members address critical needs in communities all across America.

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Orthopedic Surgeon Hines Joins Oswego Health’s Advanced Orthopedics

August 12, 2014 Contributor

Oswego Health’s Advanced Orthopedics Group welcomes Jerod Hines, MD, to suite 280 of the Oswego Health Services Center. Dr. Hines is a graduate of the University of Utah’s School of Medicine, located in Salt Lake City. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and his fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at McGill University Health Centre, located in Montreal, Quebec.

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Teaching Kittens To Play Nice

August 12, 2014 Contributor

I just adopted a new kitten, Harry. He is coal black, totally handsome, and was the last of his litter to be adopted. I think he must have been getting bored with no litter mates to play with because he seems to think I am his new litter mate, which I guess I am. The only problem is while I love to play with him, he is a little rough – tying to bite me – not in a mean way but it still hurts and he is only eight weeks old. How can I get him to stop?

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Health Department Announces Evacuation Assistance Registry System

August 12, 2014 Contributor

On July 31, the Oswego County Health Department held a professional training on the use and promotion of the county’s online registry for individuals with special needs. The Evacuation Assistance Registry system is accessible through the Oswego County web site. Individuals as well as facilities are encouraged to register.

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Youth Bureau Is Recruiting for Local AmeriCorps Programs

August 12, 2014 Contributor

“AmeriCorps, a national service program, is known as the domestic Peace Corps,” said Brian Chetney, Youth Bureau Director. “Currently we have openings in Oswego County for 900-hour positions in the Oswego AmeriCorps and the Oswego Economic Development Corps. The positions will vary in length from six to 12 months, depending on the needs of the sponsoring agency.”

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