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Wednesday, February 21, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon The Nugget Newspaper Crossword Warning signs of troubled youth The National School Safety Center created a checklist of common charac- teristics of youngsters who have caused violent deaths in schools. Accounts of violent inci- dents repeatedly indicate that in most cases, a troubled youth has demonstrated or has talked to others about problems with bullying and feelings of isolation, anger, depression and frustration. NSSC notes, “While there is no foolproof system for iden- tifying potentially danger- ous students who may harm themselves and/or others, this checklist provides a starting point.” NSSC asserts: “These characteristics should serve to alert school administrators, teachers and support staff to address needs of troubled stu- dents through meetings with parents, provision of school counseling, guidance and mentoring services, as well as referrals to appropriate com- munity health/social services and law enforcement per- sonnel. Further, such behav- ior should also provide an early warning signal that safe school plans and crisis preven- tion/intervention procedures must be in place to protect the health and safety of all school students and staff members so that schools remain safe havens for learning.” • Has a history of tantrums and uncontrollable angry outbursts. • Characteristically resorts to name calling, cursing or abusive language. • Habitually makes violent By Jacqueline E. Mathews, Tribune News Service threats when angry. • Has previously brought a weapon to school. • Has a background of seri- ous disciplinary problems at school and in the community. • Has a background of drug, alcohol, or other sub- stance abuse or dependency. • Is on the fringe of his/ her peer group with few or no close friends. • Is preoccupied with weapons, explosives or other incendiary devices. • Has previously been tru- ant, suspended, or expelled from school. • Displays cruelty to animals. • Has little or no supervi- sion and support from parents or a caring adult. • Has witnessed or been a victim of abuse or neglect in the home. • Has been bullied and/or bullies or intimidates peers or younger children. • Tends to blame others for difficulties and problems s/he causes her/himself. • Consistently prefers TV shows, movies or music expressing violent themes and acts. • Prefers reading materials dealing with violent themes, rituals, and abuse. • Reflects anger, frustra- tion, and the dark side of life in school essays or writing projects. • Is involved with a gang or an antisocial group on the fringe of peer acceptance. • Is often depressed and/or has significant mood swings. • Has threatened or attempted suicide. — Last Week’s Puzzle Solved — This Week’s Crossword Sponsors Pain, Injuries & Sports? Sisters Acupuncture Center Let us help. G Greg r e g W Wieland i e l a n d L L.Ac. A c | 27 yrs. experience i 541-549-1523 | 352 E. Hood Ave., Ste. E When the going gets tough, even the tough call us. Banr Enterprises, llc Consult | Construct | Complete PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS John Keenan plowed the parking area around Stitchin’ Post. He had to put the blade back on his truck after removing it during an unusually snow- free winter. STORM: Cold temperatures will hold on through week Continued from page 1 still winter, after a mild early February that lulled locals 25 into thinking that spring might have already arrived. Temperatures are forecast to remain winter-cold through mid-week, warming back up into the 40s by the week- end. And the forecast also contains a chance of more snow. Earthwork • Utilities • Grading • Rock Walls • Snow Removal Residential and Commercial Contractor CCB: 165122 www.banr.net | 541-549-6977
