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Groups Clean Up Areas Along Oswego River
Two groups did litter cleanups on the Oswego River this past week. The cleanups were scheduled earlier in the season, but the earlier high water had prevented that from happening.
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Regatta Raises Funds For Oswego County Hospice
The Oswego County Hospice held its 12th annual Oswego County Hospice Cup Regatta this past weekend. The regatta was able to raise more than $20,000 to benefit the patients who receive services of the Oswego County Hospice and their families.
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Oswego County Veterans Named To Senate ‘Hall Of Fame’
Battle of the Bulge group among largest contingent of single campaign veterans to be granted this recognition. It is also the first multi-member group to receive honor. John Canale, the group’s founder, will represent the group at a ceremony to be held in Albany on June 14, Flag Day.
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TFN To Participate In World No Tobacco Day
According to the WHO, young women are a major target for the tobacco industry in its effort to recruit new users to replace those who will quit or die prematurely from tobacco-related diseases. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death and kills more than five million people every year, about 1.5 million of whom are women.
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United Way Golf Classic Tees Off July 15
Now in its 16th year, the United Way Golf Classic provides community members with an opportunity to enjoy a fun day of golf while supporting their local United Way. Last year’s event hosted a field of 52 teams and according to United Way Resource Development Director, Lois Luber, early entries indicate that this year’s Golf Classic may even be more popular.
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OCO Recognizes National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
In recognition of May being National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, Oswego County Opportunities health educator Janelle Hutchinson has teamed with other OCO Youth and Family Services Programs and the Rural After School Program to address the issue of teen pregnancy in Oswego County.
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Rural Health Network Asks How Does Tobacco Look On You?
Working in collaboration with the Tobacco Free Network of Oswego County and the Oswego County Health Department, The Rural Health Network of Oswego County is stepping up the effort to decrease point of sale advertising and to raise awareness of tobacco advertising and promotional materials aimed at the target population of women between the ages of 14 to 24.
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Iris And Hosta Program Planned
The program will be presented by Jan Smith, Oswego County Master Gardener, on May 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, 3288 Main St.
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Child Advocacy Center Workshop Focus – Sexual Predators You Know
It’s not always the stranger who is the danger. Children being abused by someone they know and trust is a growing epidemic, according to the CAC’s director.
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OCO Welcomes New Board Members
Executive Director of Oswego County Opportunities, Diane Cooper-Courier introduced the new members of OCO’s Board of Directors during the agency’s annual meeting held April 27 at Springside at Seneca Hill. Cynthia Thrower, a mother of a 36-year old challenged son, is a community volunteer who is also involved in ministering to others. Daniel Thrower brings with him 45 years of experience as a pastor, corrections counselor, teacher and business owner.