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Study: Sleep disorders plague police - Martinsville Bulletin
martinsvillebulletin.com — “A survey of nearly 5,000 police officers indicated that about 40 percent have a sleep disorder, which was associated with an increased risk of poor health and safety issues as well as poorer job performance.” View full resource at martinsvillebulletin.com
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Teen dies after fall - Martinsville Bulletin
martinsvillebulletin.com — “A Virginia Beach teenager died Sunday after falling into a ravine late Friday in Patrick County, said Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith. Smith said the teen, whose name was not released, died at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, N.C. The boy was found in a ravine after apparently falling 100 feet, Smith has said.” View full resource at martinsvillebulletin.com
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New College helped new teacher transform her dream into a career - Martinsville Bulletin
martinsvillebulletin.com — “Now that Brittany Byrd has become a teacher, she cannot imagine doing anything else as a career. Right now, she has no ambitions of becoming a principal or school system administrator. She thinks being in the classroom is her calling. That calling will begin Thursday when Martinsville Schools start classes for the new school year. Byrd will teach second grade at Patrick Henry Elementary School.” View full resource at martinsvillebulletin.com
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Even kudzu can be useful, VMNH festival-goers told - Martinsville Bulletin
martinsvillebulletin.com — “A fast-growing weed that can be a nuisance for landowners actually can be useful as a craft material as well as food, according to Nancy Basket. The Walhalla, S.C., woman uses kudzu vines to make crafts such as animal sculptures, paper wall ornaments, cloths and, yes, baskets. She turns kudzu into soap, uses the edible leaves in salads and turns the blossoms into jelly.” View full resource at martinsvillebulletin.com
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Medicaid serving 21% of area residents - Martinsville Bulletin
martinsvillebulletin.com — “More than 40 percent of local households are receiving publicly funded health insurance through Henry-Martinsville Social Services, according to agency and census figures. Meanwhile, the agency--™s public assistance caseload is continuing to climb.” View full resource at martinsvillebulletin.com
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Schools find iPads help special needs pupils - Martinsville Bulletin
martinsvillebulletin.com — “The iPad can do more than become a textbook. It also can help students with special needs communicate. --For our special education population ... it--™s been a great tool to have in the classroom,-- said Bethany O--™Connell, an autism services coordinator for Henry County Public Schools. O--™Connell spoke to members of school systems outside of Henry County on Wednesday during the National Digital Visit Day for Henry County Public Schools.” View full resource at martinsvillebulletin.com
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Redd urges realistic weight loss - Martinsville Bulletin
martinsvillebulletin.com — “Nancy Redd--™s latest book, --Diet Drama,-- discusses the realities of losing and gaining weight, with photos of real teens in the process of finding healthy lifestyles. --I never understood why all exercise books mostly use fitness models,-- said Redd, the former Laurel Park resident who graduated from Harvard University, was Miss Virginia 2003 and finished in the Top 10 in the Miss America pageant. --Why not show us in the process of getting healthy?--” View full resource at martinsvillebulletin.com
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Teen pregnancy rates mixed - Martinsville Bulletin
martinsvillebulletin.com — “The teen pregnancy rate in Henry County dropped slightly between 2008 and 2009, while Martinsville--™s rate inched up, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health. Both rates remain higher than the statewide rate.” View full resource at martinsvillebulletin.com
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Quick, healthy cooking - Martinsville Bulletin
martinsvillebulletin.com — “The Nichols family is a busy bunch, but that doesn't stop husband-and wife-team Rodney and Tennille Nichols from making healthy, homemade food. If it wasn't enough that both have full-time jobs and children involved in sports practices and dance classes, they also will volunteer at their church, Mt. Calvary in Axton, on Saturday for Kidz Blitz Live. About 50 volunteers will operate the traveling special effects show, which will include a tornado machine (operated by Rodney Nichols), a toilet pap” View full resource at martinsvillebulletin.com
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Stanley workers offered help - Martinsville Bulletin
martinsvillebulletin.com — “Hundreds of Stanley Furniture employees who will lose their jobs by the end of the year had a chance to ask questions about what will happen next during a town hall meeting Thursday at Patrick Henry Community College. Representatives of the Virginia Employment Commission, Workforce Investment Board, Social Security Administration, Patrick Henry Community College and more answered questions about a variety of topics, from unemployment and Trade Act benefits to disability claims and health insuran” View full resource at martinsvillebulletin.com
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