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OCO Employee Cited For Perfect Attendance
Karyn Atkinson, resident counselor with OCO Developmental Disabilities Services, was recently recognized for achieving perfect attendance during the past year.
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Beware of ‘The Silent Killer’
With the colder weather upon us, now is the time to discuss the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning otherwise known as “The Silent Killer.”
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Thanksgiving Service set for Minetto Community
Rev. Chuck Forbes, pastor of the Minetto United Methodist Church, invites all members of the community to a Thanksgiving Eve Communion Service, at 7 p.m. on November 27. The Chancel Choir will perform the anthem, Still the Lord of All.
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DSS Hosts Dec. 5 Orientation Meeting for Future Foster and Adoptive Parents
The Oswego County Department of Social Services will sponsor an informational meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5, at the Department of Social Services, 100 Spring St., Mexico, for people who are interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents.
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Shop Local History this Holiday Season
This year the shop will be located in the downtown SUNY Oswego store at West First and Bridge streets. The shop will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays, December 11-14 and December 18-21.
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APW Junior High School First Quarter Honor Roll Listed
The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Junior High School has announced its honor roll for the first marking period of the 2013-2014 academic year.
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Cosmetology Students Help Budding Professionals to Look Their Best
Twenty-three second-year cosmetology students enrolled in the Career and Technical Education program at Oswego County BOCES helped out recently at Bryant & Stratton College’s Dress for Success event.
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‘Blizzard Bags’ readied for distribution
Even though the grass is still green and the weather’s mild, members of Oswego County Opportunities’ Nutrition Services are already planning for another winter season. Each year, with the help of caring businesses, organizations and community members, OCO’s Nutrition Services prepares and distributes hundreds of ‘Blizzard Bags’ to home delivered clients throughout Oswego County.
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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Does Your Dog Have The Proper Shelter?
We’re listening to the weather report today and want to remind you about the New York statute concerning shelter for dogs. We’re assuming, of course, that if you are reading this column your own personal dog(s) is (or are) curled up inside on the couch with you. But you still need to know about this law because many dogs are not so lucky.
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Thibault wins Section III Cheerleading Scholarship
Sandy Creek High School senior Clarice Thibault was selected to receive the Rosemary Corcoran Memorial Cheerleading Scholarship. The scholarship embodies service, academia, and spirit.