Having Empathy Is the Last Way to Help Someone

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By Brianna Siciliano When we see someone we love suffering, whether it be emotionally or physically, we feel the urge to help them in any way possible. We try to mend them back to better health and help them find happiness once again. During this time, we feel sorry and empathetic for our loved ones, … Continued

News from the Schools…Teaching by Example

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By Susan Heckler As a parent, we can’t live by the saying “don’t do as I do, do as I say.” As an educator, Principal at Millstone Elementary School Dr. Stephen Wisniewski, has demonstrated a great show of living by example to his students. School nurse, Mrs. Lori Blazier, sent out an email to the staff in … Continued

Fun Ways to Celebrate National Opposite Day

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By Brianna Siciliano Did you know that opposite day is a real holiday? On Sunday, January 25, it is National Opposite Day! Children will love celebrating this day from start to finish, so why not fuel their entertaiment and excitement by celebrating the day as a family?  Your kids will get a kick out the … Continued

Living With Diabetes: Keep Your Feet Healthy

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By Brianna Siciliano If you have diabetes, it’s important to take care of your feet and the rest of your body. Checking your feet daily for serious issues, such as neuropathy can prevent serious problems.  People with diabetes can develop serious problems with their feet that can affect how easily they can walk, and even … Continued

Millstone Township PTSA Gifts More Than $37,300 to Its Middle School

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Organization Also Raised More Than $9,600 in Scholastic Book Credit The Millstone Township PTSA, a non-profit group of parents, students, educators and community members who work together to support the schools and offer educational opportunities for its students, announced today that it gifted more than $37,300 to the Millstone Township Middle School during the 2013-2014 school … Continued

Carnival Time – January 23

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By Susan Heckler Mark your calendars in ink with fluorescent highlighters so you remember to attend the Millstone Township PTO’s annual carnival. Always a family favorite, this year’s new PTO board has combined the great ideas from the previous carnivals with some new spins. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend this great community … Continued

QUESTION: I love cheese, but it contains fat. Shouldn’t I avoid it?

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No! Yes, cheese does contain fat, and many people are concerned about limiting their fat consumption, especially Americans. Other countries have higher cheese consumption, yet lower occurrence of hypertension and obesity. Cheese has fatty acids and saturated fats, both of which assist our bodies to absorb fat-soluble vitamins and regulate all sorts of biological processes. … Continued

School Answers – A Parent’s Secret Weapon

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By Susan Heckler Many people have stand-out children. Some stand out as being gifted and talented while others stand out with struggles or disabilities. While the public school system does its best to teach and manage the education of their students, sometimes a little extra assistance is needed. School Answers has recently opened up in … Continued

The Millstone Times’ Student of the Month: Abigail Urban

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By Pam Teel Seventeen year-old Abigail Urban is a junior at Allentown High School. Abigail lives in Millstone Township. Abigail finds many of the subjects that she is learning in school very interesting. She currently enjoys her AP U.S. History class. She loves participating in extra-curricular activities, such as the Allentown Redbird Marching Band, Half … Continued

Snowy Activities that Everyone Will Love

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By Brianna Siciliano Snow only falls a few times a year, some years more than others. Sometimes we look at snow as a setback from our daily lives, as if snow is taking away excitement from our plans. In reality, it’s the total opposite! Spending a day in the snow can (and will) bring joy, … Continued