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May, 2008

Friday, May. 16, 2008

Charity creates line at the pump

With motorists paying nearly $4 a gallon for gasoline, many residents are having a hard time taking care of their families and paying for gas to drive to and from work. A Wilmington church decided to provide some help for those families and others by following Jesus’ philosophy — Give and it shall be given unto you. »

Prayer breakfast brings men together for 50 years

Twenty-one years ago, Tom Allen was recovering for a heart attack and spending his days at home alone. »

Thursday, May. 15, 2008

Men rescue driver from fiery crash

It looked like it was going to be a routine run for Colfax Fire Capt. J.D. Smith and Lt. Eric Harmison. »

Dad rescues 2 children as car rolls into pond

Two children had a close call in Merrimack when their car rolled into a pond. »

Shark hero to receive recognition

A WOMAN who dived into the sea and rescued a man being attacked by a shark will be nominated for a bravery award. »

Children saved in sea rescue

FOUR people have been praised after they saved two children from drowning. »

Grandmas to the rescue - Elderly aid Jamaica’s paediatric HIV treatment

From her perch on the veranda, she kneads a lump of flour into submission. The bright red plastic bowl in which it is being pummelled is lost in the folds of her floral skirt. »

Family Reunited After 6 Years Apart

A family is finally reunited after spending six years half the world away from each other. We first told you about Joseph Shaka’s family in October right here on Channel Six News. He’s a pastor from Nigeria who moved to Wichita Falls to make a better life for his family. »

Students’ hard work pays off for charity

Grieving Children at Seasons Centre will be receiving a sizable donation thanks to the hard work of two Barrie North Collegiate students. »

Mall ministry celebrates 10 years of helping others

For the past 10 years, thousands of people have sought information, assistance and spiritual guidance at an unlikely location: a shopping mall. »

Teen’s selfless, thougthful actions garner Tim Duncan Character award

Patty Cuevas thought she was in trouble when her teacher said she wanted to talk before the start of her third-period class. Patty, a freshman at Roosevelt High School, met her teacher outside of the Northeast Side building, her nerves on edge. She relaxed when the teacher wanted to talk about her next year as a Cavaliers cheerleader. »

Wednesday, May. 14, 2008

16-year-old rescues man from explosion

Deon Garrett did not wait for emergency workers to arrive Monday May 6 before he helped rescue a man from a house on Detroit’s west side that had just exploded. »

Police trade blue uniforms for blue jeans

Delta police officers pulled on pairs of blue jeans to raise awareness for breast cancer research. »

9-year-old girl honored as a hero

She is only 9 years old, but a third-grader from Oceano is being called a hero. »

Miracle man a smart nickname for survivor

In the past two years, his wife, Merlie, and their seven children have said “goodbye” to him four times, most recently last month.
Each time it has been unnecessary. »

How to rescue a bunny

TWO Pershore women are organising a special event for those interested in rabbits at the de Montfort Veterinary Hospital in Evesham at the weekend. »

Daughter reunited with mum

A CARDIFF mum has been reunited with one of the three daughters taken from her 22 years ago. »

The doctor said, You’ve got an angel

Spend an hour or so with R. J. Gawel and the following might happen: »

Girls surrender hair for Locks of Love

Deepa Patel was “freaking out” in the last few minutes of her school day at Mason Middle School May 12. »

Police officers race for a great cause

Dozens of police officers were running through the streets of Cape Coral on Saturday. »

Teachers honored for educational efforts

Selina Meyer, of Indian Trail Elementary School, is the 2007-08 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year. She teaches the self-contained Functional Mental Disability class at Indian Trail. »

Tuesday, May. 13, 2008

Long-Lost Class Ring Returned

It’s likely been years since Floyd Darling of Laceyville has thought much about the Elk Lake class ring he used to wear indicating that he was a member of the Class of 1982. »

A possible cure for pre-eclampsia

A condition which affects one in every ten pregnancies and is responsible for 1,000 baby deaths in Britain each year may have a genetic cause. »

Mum’s shoe-per idea for heroes

ARMED force personnel serving far away from home and family are often without creature comforts.
The arrival of post is always a highlight, but, for some brave troops, being without a family means they don’t receive any morale boosting treats. »

Australia Spends Millions to Rescue Reef

Australia will spend A$3.8 billion ($3.5 billion) to fight climate change, including A$200 million to rescue the Great Barrier Reef, as part of a four-year plan outlined in the government’s budget on Tuesday. »

Honesty: What would you do?

Fox TV in Evansville, IN did a small test: how many people would pocket some “lost” money? »

Firefighters climbing for charity

A group of heroic Croydon firefighters is calling for help for a charity challenge. »

Westport girls donate their hair

When 7-year-old Michaela Leach got her second-ever haircut on Saturday, she couldn’t wait to get rid of a whole foot of hair. It was heavy, she said, and impossible to brush. Shampooing was a trial. »

Behind the Badge brings department family together

Doing police work 24/7 can seem like a never-ending carousel — a revolving door of officers jumping on and off, at all hours of the day, as they serve the public. »

Teacher wins $10K award

Western & Southern Financial Group named veteran teacher Kimya Moyo this year’s winner of the Dr. Lawrence C. Hawkins Educator of the Year Award, an honor than comes along with a no-strings-attached $10,000 check. »