People power brings Hope
It’s 10 years since Hope House children’s respite hospice opened in Shropshire. Here, SHIRLEY TART looks back at the story. »
Monday, Mar. 21, 2005
New voting equipment helps citizens with vision, hearing problems
Breakthrough technology allows voters with vision and hearing impairments to cast ballots without assistance. »
University Researchers near Cancer Drug Breakthrough
In a new study, researchers report seeing a reduction in the growth of both colon and lung cancer tumors with the inhibition of a target gene called methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase or MTHFR. The group from McGill University Health Center (MUHC), Montreal is now working on finding a commercially viable inhibitor that will be marketed through a university spin-off company. »
Museum volunteer citizen of the year
Farmer and museum volunteer Ross Frank was named Citizen of the year at this year’s annual banquet of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce Saturday. »
94-year-old finds time to volunteer
Clara Phillips and Dietert Senior Center go together. For many, the two are synonymous. »
Local volunteer honored as 2005 Firefighter of the Year
Because volunteering seems so natural to Joe Goodrich, he was a little uncomfortable being singled out March 13 for a statewide honor. »
Good Neighboor volunteer takes pride in helping homeless
Tina Hernandez sorted through used clothing on Thursday , volunteering her time just as he has done for the last 30 years. »
Volunteer network provides ringside seat to Saturn
Experiencing Saturn through a telescope for the first time is a feast for the eyes. NASA’s Cassini mission to Saturn is helping people savor the view by coordinating a network of people and telescopes around the globe to help others see the ringed giant. »
Sunday, Mar. 20, 2005
Queen honours volunteer Yvonne
A long-time Bahrain resident is to be honoured with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for her social work in Bahrain and abroad. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is expected to present Yvonne Trueman with the award in a ceremony to held at Buckingham Palace, in London, UK, this summer. The Briton has been greatly involved in fund-raising in Bahrain and helping orphans in Belize, for more than 25 years. Mrs Trueman, who has been a resident of Bahrain for more than 25 years, found out she was on the honours list when she received a phone call from the UK. »
Area hospital workers named ‘Health Care Heroes’
Ten health care employees from six area hospitals were recently named “Health Care Heroes” by the Alabama Hospital Association Southwest Council at a luncheon held in Mobile. »
Boys rescued from mudflats
Two young boys had to be rescued today after becoming stuck in the mud while exploring the Cairns esplanade at low tide today.
The boys became firmly wedged in mudflats off the esplanade, in the far north Queensland tourist city, after venturing out to read a sign. »
Miracle ambassador
Lorraine Kelly was looking forward to the birth of her first child, Emily, when at five months pregnant, her doctor recommended a high-level ultrasound because it appeared she was growing too fast. »
Saturday, Mar. 19, 2005
Brain Breakthrough: Scientists Know What You’ll Do
New research into how the brain controls movement reveals a location of thoughts that determine what you will do. »
Stanford researchers make skin cancer breakthrough
Stanford University researchers have discovered a protein that helps skin cancer spread to other regions of the body. Identifying this protein’s role opens the door for stopping the spread of this deadly cancer. »
Espey sacrifices hair for Locks of Love
Meggie Espey, 15, a Claremore High School sophomore, donated much of her thick, dark hair to Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that uses donated hair to create prosthetics for children who have lost hair due to long-term illness. »
Man earns Carnegie Hero Award
Brave act saved two lives. »
Locals ditch hair for charity
More than 80 central Wisconsin residents won’t need to buy shampoo for awhile after taking it all off for charity during a Friday benefit for children’s cancer. »
Siberian husky ‘Jenna’ reunited with family
Jenna wasn’t talking, but she seemed to be enjoying the reunion with her first family. »
Boy Undergoes ‘Miracle Surgery’ To Replace Missing Ears
He was born without any ears. Now a three-year old Dittmer, Missouri boy has both ears, thanks what his parents are calling a “miracle surgery.” »
Students provide bandaid support for charity
Tamworth West Public School’s SRC kicked off their year’s fundraising efforts with Bandaged Bear Day yesterday. »
TV’s Trisha saved my life
She is always rushing to the rescue of her guests - whether it be trying to salvage broken relationships or reuniting long lost relatives. »
Friday, Mar. 18, 2005
Boy, 11, Rescued From Thin Ice
An 11-year-old boy was rescued from the Mississippi River Thursday after he walked on thin ice. »
Sailing pair, pups, parrot rescued
A Florida couple, rescued from 15-foot seas and 30-knot winds when their 26-foot sailboat lost power, expressed thanks Thursday night to their rescuers. »
Youngsters bring some comic relief
Pupils and staff at St Saviour’s Primary School used their imagination to get dressed up for Red Nose Day. »
County recognizes heroes for selfless deeds
Selfless acts by everyday heroes among us were recognized Thursday at the Alameda County Community Heroes Breakfast, sponsored by the American Red Cross and the Oakland Fire Department. »
Thursday, Mar. 17, 2005
Store Finds Fortune In Donated Purse
Some real treasures can be found at secondhand stores, but when workers in a River Falls, Wis. opened a donated purse, they found an unexpected treasure. »
Shark steaks for Comic Relief
Albert Pougher could not resist buying a 7ft long 20 stone mako shark - the biggest he has seen in 40 years in his profession. »
Red Cross honors local heroes
As the bagpiper signaled the start of the procession of local heroes into the ballroom at Cherry Valley Lodge on Wednesday, 6-year-old Secoya Bair, of Newark, plugged her ears. »
15 named as recipients of Carnegie Hero medals
These are the 15 people who were named Carnegie Heroes by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission: »
Tropical disease cure seen in desert plant
Ohio State University researchers have found promise in treating two tropical diseases with extracts from two plants common in the Mojave Desert. »