The BERKELEY Times Vol. 29 - No. 49
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By Chris Lundy OCEAN GATE – You can’t imagine what it’s like losing your home in a disaster unless it has happened to you. When Mark Haug rolls up at the site of a flood, he brings more than food and supplies; he brings empathy because he’s been there. Haug lost his house in Superstorm Sandy. One thing that struck him during that dark time was how many people came to bring the light. Neighbors helping neighbors and strangers helping strangers. “With all those people helping me I decided to pay it back,” he said. Three years ago he
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Photo courtesy Mark Haug Fort Washington, PA was hit by a tornado in September of 2021 bought a trailer and cre- There’s also comfort with an ice machine that ated Hold On, I’m Com- food like soup, chili, hot can generate 500 lbs of ing – a resource for peo- dogs and chips. Hot and ice. The ice machine ple at their lowest point. cold drinks like coffee has filters which is sigHe’s gone to Kentucky, and Gatorade are avail- nificant because local Florida, Vermont, Penn- able. water sources are often sylvania and parts of People can charge their impacted. New Jersey. As long as devices at his station, Once he’s set up operit’s close enough that he and he also brings dif- ations, a curious thing can drive it, he can often ferent types of charging happens. People in surget there before the Red cords in case people need rounding towns who Cross. want to help bring their them. “Everything’s packed Hand sanitizer is avail- own donations and drop and ready to go. I can be able but there are also them off to him to dole ready to go in one and items that you might not out. a half hours,” he said. expect him to have, such “It’s been amazing,” he He stays until long-term as dog treats. said. “It’s been far more relief efforts (such as the One request he fre- than I expected. I think Red Cross) get situated. quently fielded was for everyone knows someHe’ll provide immediate ice. People needed it to one who’s been through needs and then they’ll keep medicines or baby this.” provide next level care. For more information, formula cold. It’ll also In his trailer, he brings keep food from spoil- or ways to make donatoiletries, socks, blankets ing. So, he just recently tions, visit HoldOnIm and other necessities. started a second trailer Coming.com.
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – As staff positions providing social emotional care for students were dissolved, a student went to bat for them. However, officials said that the guidance office in the upcoming year will be strengthened. A resolution passed at a recent Central Regional Board of Education meeting that eliminated two “Social Emotional Learning positions” and three teaching positions. A student at the high school spoke in favor of Dr. (Sarah) Campbell and Ms. (Shenijah) Curtis. Although the student identified herself during the meeting, this newspaper does not name students referring to personal matters. “This school would
fall apa r t without her,” the student said. “Ms. Curtis is the only counselor I can come to. I am disappointed, angered…I am practically begging you.” School officials don’t always respond to speakers during meetings. Superintendent Dr. Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder told The Berkeley Times after the meeting that these supports for students aren’t going away, they will just look different in the new year. The district is going to enhance the guidance department for 20242025. Earlier in the meeting, she read a statement explaining the decision in more detail. The positions were f unded by grants tied to COV I D -19. T he se grants are no longer
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