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Study Reveals Importance of Quest to Keep and Find Doctors

August 20, 2009 Contributor
A report published recently indicates that the growth in demand for physicians will outpace the growth in supply. “New York Physician Supply and Demand Through 2030” published by the New York Center for Health Workforce Studies forecasts a gap of between 2,500 and 17,000 physicians by 2030. Experts estimate the gap will widen if New York-trained physicians leave the state at a higher rate in upcoming years.

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Aubertine

Fresh Produce Available Direct from Farmers

August 20, 2009 Contributor
<p>State Senator Darrel Aubertine</p>This time of year in Central and Northern New York, finding fresh quality produce is as easy as jumping in a car and hitting a country highway, or walking down the street to the local farmer’s market. At these markets and road side stands in Oswego, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties, you can buy fruits, vegetables, local honey and other products directly from the farmer.

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A View of History

A View of History: Erie St. School, 1955

August 20, 2009 Contributor

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Unstoppable local archivist Tom Tryniski brings us a look at the not-too-distant past.  It’s a class photo from Erie St. School, circa 1955.

Read the story to see what Tom’s added to the photo – a handwritten list of names that will probably contain the names of people or families you know.

As always, visit Tom’s website and satisfy your need for local history.

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Community

Magical Mystery Tour To Perform At Playing For Poverty

August 20, 2009 Contributor
<p>The Beatles tribute band, Magical Mystery Tour will headline “Playing For Poverty,” A Food Aid Concert for Oswego County. From left are band members Tim Stone, Michael Fedorchuk, Rick Basha (seated), and Thom Hogan.</p>Beatles tribute band, Magical Mystery Tour will bring its entertaining stage show to Fulton as it performs during the second annual “Playing For Poverty,” a food aid concert for Oswego County.  Hosted by a coalition of human service agencies, the concert will be held at Bull Head Point in Fulton on Sept. 12 from 3 to 9 p.m.

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A Good Mattress Can Mean More Than A Good Night’s Sleep

August 20, 2009 Contributor
spinal_columnAugust is the month of sales for mattresses. I have had several patients ask questions about mattresses. My patients ask such questions as: Does the mattress really make a difference in spinal health?  Should a mattress be as hard as you can stand?  Is more expensive better? How long should you keep a mattress? As a doctor of chiropractic, interested in the health of the spine and extremities, I must say that this is an important topic for consideration.

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