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“Sounds Of Brass” Entertains St. Luke Residents

August 21, 2009 Contributor

St. Luke Health Services in Oswego was filled with the sweet sounds of jazz when the “Sounds of Brass” band visited to entertain residents. Composed of band members from across the county, “Sounds of Brass” offered a wide range of selections from contemporary favorites to familiar standards. Pictured are “Sounds of Brass” members Natalie Sturr and Ray Bratt. Other members of the group include Dave Brown, Dick Harper, Frank Bickle and Jim Meyers. The group performed a wide variety of favorites for residents of St. Luke Health Services.

St. Luke Health Services in Oswego was filled with the sweet sounds of jazz when the “Sounds of Brass” band visited to entertain residents. Composed of band members from across the county, “Sounds of Brass” offered a wide range of selections from contemporary favorites to familiar standards. Pictured are “Sounds of Brass” members Natalie Sturr and Ray Bratt. Other members of the group include Dave Brown, Dick Harper, Frank Bickle and Jim Meyers. The group performed a wide variety of favorites for residents of St. Luke Health Services.

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Public Health Volunteers Urged to Register with Health Department

August 21, 2009 Contributor
Assemblyman Barclay today urged health care professionals to register with ServNY, a network of health care and mental health professionals willing to volunteer during an emergency or major disaster on behalf of the state. The web-based registry assists the Department of Health in recruiting and deploying volunteers in the hour of need.

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Metro Center To Host Drug, Alcohol Awareness Training For Supervisors

August 21, 2009 Contributor
The SUNY Oswego Metro Center will offer a pair of two-hour training workshops on Sept. 23 to help human resource managers and supervisors have the specific and correct understanding of the federal laws, to avoid any legal and financial implications. Sessions at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. will outline and explain the regulations and expectations within the law.

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Stop Pillaging 911 Funds!

August 21, 2009 Contributor
By Barry Leemann, Chairman, Oswego County Legislature

For some time now, our County E-911 Director, Mike Allen, and the Legislature’s Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee have been laying the groundwork for replacing the county’s outdated emergency communications system. There are a number of problems with the present equipment, and a new communications system has been needed for many years.

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Homework Partners Plays Major Part In Leighton Student Success

August 21, 2009 Contributor
<p>On the final day of the Homework Partnership there was a celebration in the Frederick Leighton Elementary School library. In front are Jacob White, April Howard, Alyssa Schuyler, Kathy Perkins, Crystal Brooks and Tiffany Crowe. In back are Collin Samson, Meg Quigley, Susan Lemon, Nancy Hale, Rita Crawford, and in front of her are Harley Allen and Cameron Endres.</p>Several Frederick Leighton Elementary School students weren’t upset with staying after school. When the new school year commences, the students at the west side Oswego elementary school will once again have the opportunity to stay after school to do their homework. However, the students aren’t fending for themselves.

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