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Phoenix teachers ready to use new technology in classrooms

Thirteen teachers in the Phoenix Central School District will have a new learning tool at their disposal when classes resume in September.

To align with the district’s vision and maintain its forward-thinking strategies, educators from each building recently participated in a five-day Flipped Learning Boot Camp, which incorporated Android tablets as supplemental learning devices.

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Suicide Prevention ‘Stride to Save Lives’ 5K Run/Walk Planned

Runners and walkers, including suicide survivors and mental health advocates, will gather to raise awareness for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention as they participate in the Suicide Prevention “Stride to Save Lives.” Proceeds raised will benefit SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education. Oswego County will be hosting the September 20 event at the SUNY Oswego campus (Campus Center Food Court).

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Head Start Pre-K Continues Registration for 2014-2015 Program Year with Application Days

Looking to ensure your child is prepared for kindergarten experience? Oswego County Head Start offers children a quality Pre-K program focused on preparing them for a successful transition to kindergarten. Head Start, which enrolls three- and four-year-old children, is provided at no cost to eligible families and is currently accepting applications for the 2014-2015 program year.

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Cold Springs Golf Course to host ‘Rally for the Cure’ Tournament Aug. 23

The fight against breast cancer in Oswego County is something that members of Cold Springs Golf Course in Mannsville take very seriously. Over the past five years the league has raised several thousand dollars in support of breast cancer awareness organizations. The past 3 years, the members have decided to donate proceeds to Oswego County Opportunities’ Cancer Services Program.

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Scrabble Fest 2014 adds ‘Golden Tile’ to celebrate Literacy

In the game of Scrabble, the word literacy is worth 13 points. In real life, it’s priceless. On Sept. 19, Literacy Volunteer will hold its eighth annual Diane Falise Memorial Scrabble Fest. One of Oswego County’s most entertaining fundraisers, Scrabble Fest offers devotees of the game the opportunity to enjoy an evening of friendly competition and more.

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Motorcycle Club Pays a Special Visit to Veteran at St. Luke

A visit from the Sons of Sam Motorcycle Club made for a wonderful and fun-filled summer night for some residents at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego. Members of the club’s Oswego chapter stopped at the healthcare residence as part of their weekly ride and spent some time socializing and talking about their club, their motorcycles and true to the club’s mission, shared some comradery with a local veteran.

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