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Storm and school shootings put focus on mental health
Recent events such as superstorm Sandy and the tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., have brought the subject of mental health care to the forefront. Unfortunately, the focus on mental health care and mental wellness usually only occurs after highly visible tragic events. The fact is that while behavioral health treatment…
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What will you be doing on Mr. Darwin’s special day? GREG BEAN When I read the story in The New York Times last Saturday that U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (N.J.-12) had introduced a resolution designating Charles Darwin’s birthday — Feb. 12 — as Darwin Day, my first thought was: Oh, oh! You’re gonna get some…
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Sen. Buono receives support in her bid for governor
Last night I met state Sen. Barbara Buono at a gathering at a neighbor’s home. I was impressed by this dignified dynamic lady. Sen. Buono provides a striking contrast in personality and policy positions to the incumbent Governor. She is pro-choice, pro-women’s rights, pro-meaningful approaches to gun violence, pro-increasing the minimum wage, pro-gay rights, and…
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Many tree squirrels, as seen here in Stokes State Forest, Branchville, make their nests on branches. This squirrel asked her family if they would rather live indoors or outdoors. Their reply? “What are you, nuts?” BILL PATRICK/www.maiseyimages.com
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Colleagues mourn passing of Howell teacher, union leader
HOWELL — Bill O’Brien, a teacher in the Howell K-8 School District who was the current president of the Howell Township Education Association (HTEA), died suddenly at his home in Howell on Jan. 25. O’Brien, 61, was a 40-year educator with the Howell school system. He was a teacher at the Griebling School before moving…
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A fish fry sponsored by the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 8 at the lodge. The cost for a fish dinner is $9 (two pieces) and $10 (three pieces). Chicken will be available for $8 (two pieces) and $9 (three pieces). All children’s dinners…
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Teen author’s persistence bears fruit with publication of novel
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Billy Wetzel PLUMSTED — Writing a novel is something many Americans wish they had the time to do. For New Egypt High School student Billy Wetzel, 17, the process that led to the December release of his novel “Michael Durbin: An Olympian Tale” ran alongside his daily life of school,…
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Board votes to hire director of security
BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has voted to create the position of director of security. Board members took the action on Jan. 23 as the Dec. 14 school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., remained fresh in the minds of district…
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H.S. district walks line between security, educational purposes
I n the wake of the Dec. 14 shooting in which 26 people were killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., administrators in the Freehold Regional High School District are examining what can be done to improve security in the district’s six high schools. “It is a difficult position for a school…
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