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Port City Roller Derby partners kicks in Syracuse Silver Knights

September 10, 2013 Contributor

Port City Roller Derby and the Syracuse Silver Knights pro indoor soccer team have kicked off a promotional partnership, starting with this weekend’s season-ending roller derby doubleheader on Sept. 14, in Oswego’s Crisafulli Rink. The partnership will include appearances at each other’s events, community cross promotions and other arrangements to promote the two family-friendly leagues to Central New York audiences.

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Superheroes Swoop In at Fitzhugh Park

September 10, 2013 Contributor

Fitzhugh Park Elementary School students received a visit from four PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Superheroes. The school year kicked off with an assembly to illustrate the importance of Positive Behavior in our Schools.

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SUNY Oswego Phoenix Center, Operation Oswego County and NBT Bank Major Sponsors of Connections 2013

September 10, 2013 Contributor

On October 29, Women’s Network for Entrepreneurial Training and SUNY Oswego’s Office of Business and Community Relations will gather women from across New York State for Connections, a day-long conference to be held at River Vista Center in Fulton from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Local Artist Garners Award At State Fair

September 10, 2013 Contributor

Michele Southgate, a founding member of the artists’ co-operative Lakeside Artisans, was awarded a third place at the New York State Fair. Southgate plays with color, texture and light in her mixed media pieces.

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AmeriCorps Positions Begin Oct. 1 at Several Sites in Oswego County

September 10, 2013 Contributor

The Oswego AmeriCorps program is seeking applications for the 2013-2014 AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps members serve with Oswego County schools and non-profits by mentoring, providing fitness and nutrition education, and managing volunteers. Applications are currently being accepted for 900-hour AmeriCorps positions that will start on Oct. 1.

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Oswego High School, Bishop Cunningham High School class of ’78 seeks classmates for reunion

September 10, 2013 Contributor

The reunion committee for the OHS/BCHS class of 1978 is finalizing plans for a joint 35th reunion to be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28. The committee is trying to locate as many former classmates as possible to let them know a reunion is planned.

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Buddy and Porky Pet Health – Dealing With Spay Incontinence

September 10, 2013 Contributor

I have a house-trained 1 1/2 year old puppy, Gracie, who, after having been spayed at 6 months, started to have incontinence issues. At times she had a urinary tract infection and we felt that was the cause. But lately she has had a couple of “accidents” even though the vet said she doesn’t have a bladder infection. What might be the cause of this?

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LVOC Scrabble Fest set for September 20

September 10, 2013 Contributor

Get out your dictionary. Search the internet for little known words – and practice your spelling. It’s time for one of the hottest games in town, the seventh annual Diane Falise Memorial Scrabble Fest fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County.

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Catholic Charities Expands Hours for In-Demand Services

September 10, 2013 Contributor

In response to the increasing demand for access to Catholic Charities of Oswego County’s thrift store and client choice food pantry Helen Hoefer, supervisor of Community Services for Catholic Charities of Oswego County, has announced that the agency has extended the hours of two of its most accessed community programs.

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CNY Arts Center Receives Funding for New Programming

September 10, 2013 Contributor

The Arts Center submitted a grant application to the new Foundation with the challenge to be a “Catalyst for Change.” An application for new programming and equipment to support the programs was accepted and awarded in support of two educational programs ready to launch with the new school year.

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