Baseline testing used as concussion awareness grows

Concussions have been around forever, but until recently most have been going unnoticed and ignored. Concussions have been considered serious, and a huge problem lately in high schools during sports seasons. There have been multiple concussions in the area already this year. Once a athlete gets a concussion, in most cases they go back to the game before they have completely healed. This leads to worst concussions. In order to stop kids from returning to the game too early, schools have been enforcing a baseline test that determines how an athletes brain works when healthy. this new system of testing has prevent kids from getting worst concussions once they have been sitting out recovering. All students that participate in a sport are required to take the test before their season starts.

I believe that the concussion baseline test should be mandatory in all schools where students are involved in sports. I took my first concussion baseline test at the beginning of my sophomore year. This cognitive test seemed like a pain in the but at the time, but when April rolled around and i obtained a concussion, it was a great tool to have when i was ready to get back into the game. If the doctors were not able to compare my final results to my baseline i may have gone back too soon, wish would have lead to more serious problems. I am thankful for Mr.Coyle who made it mandatory to take this test because it effected my life in a huge way.

Congressional war of childhood nutrition

Recently the House of Representatives passed a law that will end the enforcement of a strict nutritional and healthy menu for school lunches. This would include schools required to provide a large amount of fruit an vegetables to students, while cutting down on french fries served and any pizza that contains more that two tablespoons of tomato paste, since now a tomato is being challenged whether or not it is a vegetable. 12.5 million children in America can be medically considered obese, making it evident that nutritional laws in schools need to be enforced. The Obama administration is taking a big hit by the recently passed law since they has made it clear the putting and end to childhood obesity was a top priority for them. Even more for Michelle Obama who established the Let's Move! program to encourage kids to eat healthier, work out and get in shape.

On top of this slaw being passed, many schools are also cutting their Health and Wellness programs in result of budget cuts. For many children in America, wellness programs are the only way the will be able to learn how to take care of their body. Was that really a smart choice on the schools part? Think of how a child not knowing what fat, lack of exercise, alcohol and other drugs will have on their body. In many households it is a topic of discussion, but in many its not. There are many problems going on in the United States today that have to do with the size of children, so why are officials passing laws that are only going to make the situation worst? I find this absurd seeing as though the Obama administration cause made it obvious that it was a problem that was going to receive a lot of attention. America is basically contradicting themselves and its annoying.

ROUTE 53: Vacant properties drawing interest

If you have driven down Route 53 in Hanover within the past couple of months, which you clearly have. You have probably noticed that many of the buildings are abandoned, leaving the long stretch of Route 53 looking like a "ghost town". Town officials argue that Hanover is better than a ghost town though, and that they are thoroughly working on filling in the empty lots, to create a better feel to one of the most busiest areas in town. After to addition of Target Route 53 has become busier than ever. Some talk of small business trying to open up have been going around town hall. The old double drive through coffee shop across from JC's Dairy has the potential to become a small flower nursery. And the old carpet store is becoming a bakery and deli. Hopefully this is just the beginning to new businesses opening up on our ghost like main attraction, because I know that I am sick of driving down that long road everyday and seeing all the old abandoned buildings. Hopefully in the next couple of years if the economy starts to cooperate Route 53 will be seeing some new business.

Bradley Cooper; PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive 2011

His great looks, baby blue eyes and charming personality weren't the only reasons why Bradley Cooper was awarded PEOPLE's sexiest man alive this year. What traits do you have to have in order to qualify for the title of PEOPLE's sexiest man alive. What do Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Ryan Reynolds all have in common besides there amazing looks? One thing that sets Cooper aside from recent titled men is that he is a complete mommas boy. Coppers first reaction when we was told the good news was "My mom is going to be so proud." This has something to say about his great personality. His 36 years of being a mommas boy has rub of on his behavior towards women he claims. He is a single actor in Hollywood but promises that he's not your typical player that everyone makes him out to be. Cooper was spotted with the beautiful Beyonce a couple weeks back, he says they're only friends and he is totally single. I always love finding out who PEOPLE's sexiest man alive is, Bradley Cooper was a great pick for 2011!

The Secret Holocaust Diaries: The untold story of Nonna Bannister

Along with every other Holocaust story I've read, The Secret Holocaust Diaries: The untold story of Nonna Bannister by Nonna Bannister, with the help of Denise George and Carolyn Tomlin, absolutely blew my mind. Nonna the main character and the author of the many short diary entries in the book is a young Russian girl when she begins her experience with the Germans. As the smart girl she is she finds that keeping a diary during these troubling times of her life, basically her entire life, was a smart idea and they would in the future come in handy. Nonna lived a great life before the invasion of the Germans, she came from a wealthy family, with wealthy grandparents who were always there to provide for them and protect them whenever needed. As a young girl Nonna experiences the pain of lose when she is separated from her brother who is sent to a university, and of her father when he passes away after being beaten to death by Germans. Nonna and her mother Anna are then separated from all existing family, never to see them again. Nonna's childhood consists of long rides in box cars, cramped with dozens of other Russian prisoners, longs days of works in prison camps, near death experiences and witnessing hundreds of deaths. You can imagine the toll this takes on a child. In the end when the strong are separated from the weak, Anna and Nonna stick out from the crowd and are able to survive for that much longer. Anna was a talented singer, musician, painter and artist. Nonna was truthful and smart, and fluent in multiple languages. Eventually Anna and Nonna are separated, and Anna is killed in a prison camp after falling very ill. Nonna, living in a church with nuns as her family help her communicate with her mother until her death. Encouraged by her mothers letters Nonna attempts to make something out of her life and travels to America to begin her new life.

I have always found a huge interest in books about the Holocaust, Night by Ellie Wiesel is one of my favorites. What i enjoyed most about this book is the way it was written. Most of the book was written in small chapters, there were some small dairy entries, and some excerpts describing things that the reader may not be familiar of. I found this writing style very interesting and enjoyed reading a story about such cruel behavior in such a cool and interesting way. I loved this book and recommend it to anyone interested in books on the Holocaust, it was a mind blowing story as they always are and the truth to it and just knowing as your reading that this really happened shakes me up. Also, I read this book on a kindle! which was also very amusing it was my first time ever reading on one and i found it a lot easier than reading a real book!

FOR THE RECORD: Community Bloggers Wanted

Blogging started to pop up in the late 1990s early 2000s. When people started to realize how powerful the net was, they starting posting their opinions on just about everything and anything hoping someone would stumble upon their ideas. Bloggers can come in handy for towns because they get the news out to the public that the newspaper may not be able to cover, or just the news they didn't know or have access to. A good blogger is someone who always has something to say and can find time in the day to update their blogs with new and interesting stories. Hanover is starting the blogging process on their wicked locate websites. Hanover wants the get the online communication up and running. In order to do this Hanover needs community bloggers! You can pretty much blog about anything you want going on within the town, this will be a great way to start conversation and improve our town! The only requirement is that you blog at least twice a week, even though it will make things more interesting if you blog daily. Blogging will open new doors for Hanover! If your interested please contact Gregory Mathis at gmathis@wickedlocal.com. Let the blogging begin!

http://www.wickedlocal.com/hanover/newsnow/x360267624/FOR-THE-RECORD-Community-bloggers-wanted#axzz1d7pfsDTa

5 things to do this weekend in Hanover

Hanover has yet another busy weekend ahead of them,November 5th and 6th. You can always find something to do in this small town on the weekends, even though the activities may seem extremely boring. The top five things on Hanover's weekend agenda are 1, The St. Mary's Church Bazaar today November5th. 2, The Laura County Church fair, also today. Both of these activities included hours of shopping for homemade trinkets and lots of games for kids. 3, the Lion Pancake Breakfast, Sunday morning, this breakfast is open to the public. Seniors and children 6-12; $5 and adults; $5. Kids under 6 eat for free. This is a great way to start your Sunday morning. Two other events going on tomorrow November 6 are the "Peoples Walk" at SSNSC and the St. Andrew's Celebrates the Years concert and get together. Attending these events both benefit Hanover in a huge way. In addition to these five events this weekend there are always the weekly soccer and football games. I hope you all have a great weekend to start off November in a great way!

http://www.wickedlocal.com/hanover/news/x1760394132/5-Things-to-do-this-weekend#axzz1crGKgsWX

Is a teen "idol" star suddenly too skinny?

Celebrities have always have always felt the need to look good for the tabloids and their fans. Lauren Alaina is just another one of those girls who has made a complete transformation since her fame. After coming in second on last years American Idol, Alaina has lost 25 pounds, and still 10 away from her goal. Alaina is already wearing small and extra-small clothing, does she really need to lose 10 more pounds? She looks amazing and healthy the way she is now so, is her desire to lose ten more pounds a bad message to other teenage girls out there trying to lose weight? Mary Williams the author of this article believe so. Even though Alaina claims that she lost the weight in a healthy way, cutting out carbs and sticking to a work out plan. Alaina says that she did it for herself not for her fans or the tabloids. "You have to do it for yourself." Alaina says, she struggled with her weight as a teen and was always comparing herself to other girls. Her weight loss makes her feel good about herself and doesn't care if people judge her about her sudden weight loss. Alaina's message to young teenage girls that are struggling with their weight is to just eat healthy and workout, but never put yourself in danger just to lose a couple pounds.