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Teachers prepare to return to classes after massacre
The Washington PostNot long ago, officials here promoted their public schools at conventions and conferences across the state, printing newsletters detailing "the highlight of Newtown." The students were among the state's best; the teachers were highly rated. The town had...Tags: Danbury, Teachers, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Headaches, Students
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THE BOOKWORM SEZ: Gift ideas for everyone on your list
Contributing WriterLast January, you loaded up. You loaded up on all the leftover, on-sale, clearance-priced Christmas wrapping paper you could lay your hands on. You bought Hanukkah bags, Santa wrap, gifty things with poinsettias and reindeer and holly, and you put it...Tags: Holidays, Fish and Reptiles, Elections, Recipes, Fiction
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Booster the service dog pays a visit to The Providence School
brossi@jessaminejournal.comDavis Hawn said when he first met Booster, his golden labrador service dog, the animal was just a puppy, trapped in a car and near death. It was a mirror of his own life, because Hawn said he was at one of the lowest points in his life and he was...Tags: Travel, Trips and Vacations, Students, Health and Safety at School, Teaching and Learning
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Nurse shares in Danville her experience of serving during two wars
Contributing WriterPeggy Butler’s military experience covers a lot of ground including helping build a hospital in the desert during the Gulf War. A nurse with 21 years of military experience, the Danville woman first worked in a hospital near San Francisco where...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Sports, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Nursing
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Year working in Afghanistan gives Clark County teacher a new perspective
The Winchester SunFor 11 years, Bill Roberts spent his summers resting, then preparing for another year of teaching special education and arts and humanities at George Rogers Clark High School. That’s what he was doing midway through the summer of 2011, until a...Tags: Brad Williams, Armed Forces, Afghanistan
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K-9 Corner: Dog's fear may linger after frightening storm
Contributing ColumnistI am sure most of us have heard of post traumatic stress disorder as it relates to our soldiers returning home. However, have any of us considered that our pets can suffer from this disorder if they are exposed to the damage of a tornado or an earthquake?...Tags: Physiology, Pets, Science and Technology, Science
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Life&Times: Gloria's story: Deaf woman breaks down communication barriers to become beautician
bcurd@amnews.comGloria Kriausky’s hands — it’s like they’re doing a dance all the time, she says with them. They’re either signing or cutting. Born deaf, Gloria, 38, is a graduate of Kentucky School for the Deaf and has worked her way...Tags: Hearing Impairment, Abusive Behavior, Child Abuse, Personal Service
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Health: Agencies offer screenings, help for depression
NationalDepression Screening Day is typically held on the Thursday during Mental Health Awareness Week in October. Many on-line activities will be available on Thursday, Oct. 6.
What is a depression screening?
A screening is simply a medical test...Tags: Google Inc., Health and Medical Professionals, Symptoms, Behavioral Conditions, Mental Health
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Veterans deserve respect and a 'proper exit'
Journal ColumnistFlags will fly, parades will pass, and the post office and banks will close. Veterans Day has become a part of the fabric of American life, and it should always be so. I’ve long been an Andy Rooney fan, mostly because I always thought that one...Tags: Veterans Day, Iraq War (2003-2011), Stress, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Veterans Day lunch set at Danville armory
Heritage Hospice Inc. will host its fourth annual Veterans Day luncheon Friday at the National Guard Armory in Danville. All veterans and their guests in Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln and Mercer counties are invited to the free fish dinner. Many door prizes...Tags: Veterans Day, Defense, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Veterans Affairs
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Mobile unit helps Danville honor, treat veterans
dbrock@amnews.comThe Veteran’s Appreciation Day luncheon at the National Guard Armory has grown into the largest event of its kind in the area to recognize what veterans did for their countries in the past, but this year added attention was paid to the issues that...Tags: U.S. Army, Travel, International Travel, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Vietnam
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Mayfield: Session yields Medicaid compromise, setting the stage for budget recovery
As my colleagues and I began the second week of the 2011 special session, we were still uncertain whether we would be able to accomplish our foremost mission: addressing our $166 million Medicaid budget shortfall. With the House approving one version...Tags: Government, Kentucky Legislature, Elections, Homes, Computer Networking and Internet
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