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Salvation Army Workers Stand Ready To Deploy in Times of Crisis

April 14, 2010 Step One Creative

While the Oswego Salvation Army is currently focused primarily on its extensive building renovation project, the organizationâ€™s bigger focus extends well beyond the local area. Ongoing disaster recovery efforts in Haiti and Chile are receiving significant support from the entire Salvation Army organization, including the Oswego chapter.

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Catholic Charities Offers Workshop For Parents Of Young Children

April 14, 2010 Contributor

The Parent Education Program at Catholic Charities of Oswego County will offer a workshop series that will prove to be very beneficial to parents of children ages 1 through 4.

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In Defense Of Harborfest

April 14, 2010 Contributor

As past president, former board member, and a continuing long-time volunteer of Harborfest, I would like to respond to Councilor Bill Sharkeyâ€™s comment in Tuesdayâ€™s article wherein he states “Harborfest is not going to support the city of Oswego, but we are asked to support them…”

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Help Plan The Next Teen Health Conference

April 14, 2010 Contributor

Health educator – outreach worker Janelle Hutchinson of Oswego County Opportunitiesâ€™ Health and Nutrition Services has announced that planning is currently under way for the 2010 Teen Health Conference.

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OCO Names Leadership Award Winners

April 14, 2010 Contributor

Executive Director of Oswego County Opportunities Diane Cooper-Currier announced that Michelle Canfield and Ellen Lazarek were recently honored with the agencyâ€™s Amelia Whelahan Leadership Award during OCOâ€™s annual board meeting held March 24th at Springside at Seneca Hill.

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Companies Lend Support To United Way Golf Classic

April 14, 2010 Contributor

Resource Development Director for the United Way of Greater Oswego County, Lois Luber has announced that the major sponsors are in place and plans are under way for the United Wayâ€™s 15th annual Golf Classic.

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What Is It About Mozart? Oswego Opera Theatre Provides An Answer

April 14, 2010 Contributor

The second of Oswego Opera Theatreâ€™s two new offerings for the spring season, â€œMozartâ€™s Leading Ladies and Gentlemen,â€ comes on April 18 at 2 p.m. in a program of highlight music from the great operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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2010 Rite Aid Drug Quiz Show A Successful Event

April 13, 2010 Step One Creative

Pulaski and Mexico Middle Schools have advanced to the state regional playoffs, after winning first and second place respectively in the Oswego County Rite Aid Drug Quiz Show recently.

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29th Annual Fulton Memorial Day Salute Thanks Our Veterans

April 13, 2010 Contributor

As in the past years, the event will feature the biggest and the best Saturday morning parade, local and national music groups, a great food court, drinks, face painting, a magician and rides. All entertainment is offered free to the public.

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Grant Helps Hannibal Music Students Take Field Trip

April 13, 2010 Contributor

Ron Keck describes digital recording programs to Hannibal High School students as Steve Kingsley takes a close-up look.

Despite cuts in field trip funds this year, students studying music at Hannibal High School were provided a unique opportunity through a grant from Target. Secured by music teacher, Shirley Terrinoni, the field trip grant gave students a chance to learn about careers in the area of music, as well as numerous other related jobs.

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