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OMF Ontario Open For Tours During Harborfest
Deck tours aboard the schooner OMF Ontario will be offered during Oswego’s Harborfest celebration.
Tours will be available at the West Pier.
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Oswego County Health Department Will Hold Rabies Clinic Aug. 6 in Volney
The Oswego County Health Department will hold a rabies clinic for cats, dogs, and pet ferrets from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the Bristol Hill solid waste facility, 3125 State Route 3, Volney. New York State law requires that all cats, dogs, and pet ferrets be vaccinated against rabies.
Community
Pulaski Historical Society Yard Sale Planned
The Pulaski Historical Society will have a “Cleaning the Attic” yard sale in the newly expanded Carriage House on Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The historical society is seeking donated items (except clothing and large furniture) from members, residents and the community.
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Rotarians Support Food Pantries
The Fulton Noon Rotarians were made aware in late winter that the two community food pantries, one at the Salvation Army and one at Catholic Charities, were in need of more food supplies than were being donated. The Rotarians took action and each Rotarian donated funds each week to the two organizations to help them buy food.
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St. Luke, Michaud Announce New Dates for Free Bone Density Screenings
The bone density screenings are open to the public and free of charge. The screening test is easy to do and only takes a few minutes to complete. Michaud and St. Luke nurses will be available to discuss the screening results and answer health-related questions.
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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Is Smoking Bad For Pets?
I’m a smoker. Not a lot, but maybe half a pack per day and mostly outdoors. My best friend has been nagging me for years and years to quit, but I just really like to smoke and I figure, it’s just affecting my health, which is good. But now she is trying a new tack by making me feel guilty about the effects of smoking on my cats. Is she right?
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Celebrate Oswego’s Harborfest Along the River Walks
River Walk West features delicious treats from Abbotts’ Frozen Custard, The Big Kernel, and the Caribbean Grill & More, Inc. River Walk East once again showcases juried arts and crafts, along with an assortment of food and commercial vendors.
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Activities Continue In Oswego Parks
The AmeriCorps Summer Youth Activities program continues in Oswego’s parks this summer. The program will run through August 22. The goal of the program is to help give local youth opportunities to become physically active and make healthy nutritional choices.
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Canfield Marks Three Decades With Oswego County
The Oswego County Legislature’s Human Services Committee presented Sandra Canfield with a certificate of appreciation for her 30 years of service. Canfield is a caseworker with the Oswego County Department of Social Services.
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Great Rope To Be Staged At Fort Ontario
Sponsors and producing organizations gathered recently to promote the Great Rope Play. It will be presented one performance only on August 2 at 6 p.m. on the Fort Ontario Parade Grounds. Audiences are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.