Belted kingfishers are one of my favorite aquatic birds. It was in the spring, when we check osprey nests for eggs, that I first began to notice their habit of escorting you out of their area. Invariably, we will hear their call before we spy the provoked creature. Ornithologists refer to the sound as successional […]
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With this past President’s Day, there were a few programs on radio and television about the presidency and role of various presidents in our nation’s history. One program I happened upon was “On the Media,” a weekly mainstay of National Public Radio (NPR). The segment of the program that caught my attention was focused on
This is a new column—a column that will deal with mental health, mental illness, addiction, and all the other matters of concern that go with those topics. We need to talk about these things and have an honest discussion about them. With mental illness and addiction being connected with recent shootings, the opioid crisis, the
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While a pest problem can cause embarrassment and concern, you can take comfort in the fact that not only is the problem more common than you may think, but there are new ways of dealing with insects without using harsh chemicals. More than 90 percent of people are concerned with having bugs in their home,
Recognizing the widespread and increasing mental health needs of young people, NJ Governor Phil Murphy recently announced new initiatives to support youth mental health. The Department of Human Services will work in partnership with the National Council of Behavioral Health to conduct statewide Mental Health First Aid trainings for school personnel from K-12 and higher
Vineland High School senior Ferdinand Moscat was named the recipient of the exclusive QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship, earning a full ride to Northwestern University. Only 1,127 students across the nation were selected. According to QuestBridge, Match Scholarship Recipients are admitted early to QuestBridge college partners with full four-year scholarships that are provided by the
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Congratulations to Vineland High School Russian teacher Vlada Jackson, who has been selected to be part of a national committee to create a Russian language Praxis for Educational Testing Service (ETS). Only four educators at the K-12 and university levels across the United States were hand-selected for this honor. The Praxis test measures the academic
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The latest flu data can be viewed with optimism, since it appears the flu season is starting to wind down. The data also offers a cold dose of reality: 24 United States states showed either record-high flu activity or numbers that were higher than ever for this time of year. “While flu remains quite active
The Zonta Club of Cumberland County recently donated dozens of items to the Domestic Violence Women’s Shelter located in Cumberland County. The donation included new clothing, diapers, cosmetics and toys. Rosalie Forcinito, Zonta president, made the presentation to Daniesha Bradley, prevention specialist for SERV (Services Empowering Rights of Victims) at the Center for Family Services
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Carol Hunsucker of Vineland was surprised on Valentine’s Day by winning a $25 Gift Card from Robin Hope Designs. New Jersey’s Heartland is filled with hidden gems, but its biggest treasures are the people who make the region a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. In addition to handmade, all natural
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