Beware the dog-nappers, and take steps to protect your pet Sep 10, 2009
Seek out reputable breeders or rescue groups ... Contacting rescue groups can also be a safe alternative. (USA Today -- Life)
4-year-old boy found dead in septic tank Sep 6, 2009
Shoryly before that happened, she turned and said one of the rescue leaders had told her: "They're telling me if he's dead and you find him, don't touch him.. But how's a grandma supposed to not hug her baby?". Minutes later, she was told Wyatt was dead and was led weeping to the state police control center vehicle. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Parade lineup Sep 5, 2009
Hamilton High School Band, Dominos Pizza, Lee County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Raeann School of Dance, Crossview Fellowship, Lee County Republicans, Tongass Substance Screening, Withers Broadcasting, Tippeneckers, John Helenthal candidate for mayor, Steelworkers Local 3311, Southeast Iowa Parrot Rescue, Living Word Ministry, Homemade collectibles by Robert Mason and a 1956 Ford Victoria owned by J.R. Boltz. Section 5. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Race is organized by Ketchum/Sun Valley Rotary Club and Sawtooth Board of Realtors Charitable Foundation, and benefits students, charities and Blaine County Search and Rescue. 721-7481 or. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Classic cars, fans fill Solvang Aug 31, 2009
Other proceeds from this year s show are being donated to the Happy Endings Animal Rescue Sanctuary and the Progeria Research Foundation, Stokes said. For more information, visit. (Lompoc Record, CA)
September calendar Aug 27, 2009
For the animals: Benefit event for Because You Care animal rescue group will include music by Grassfire, 1 to 3 p.m.; and a hot dog sale, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Nickel Plate Mills, 1932 Parade St. Call 454-7880. Fire it up: Hand-blown glass bead demonstration, noon-4 p.m., Stonewall Gallery, Campbell Pottery, 25579 Plank Road, Cambridge Springs. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Gifts for Dog Lovers Aug 18, 2009
A humane society or rescue organization design may be the ideal choice ... On-line, search for a breed club or rescue group for the person's favourite breed ... Many of these clubs sell breed-related gift items, and often the funds go to support canine rescue. (Suite101.com)
WATCHWORDS: Annual National Night Out was a success Aug 14, 2009
We also had plenty of police equipment, the Comcast mobile van, the Feline Rescue Society s Catmobile and even the Mystery Machine of the Lowell Spinners. The Lowell Devils mascot, the Devil Dawg also helped entertain the crowd during the night. (Amesbury News, MA)
Community Events Aug 13, 2009
Alvin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Labor Day Picnic will be held at Buchanan Park in Alvin on Saturday, Sept. 5. This day long event features childrens games and traditional picnic activities, as well as great food, music and raffle prizes. (Forest Republican, WI)
EBay, GM To Start Car-Selling Trial Tuesday Aug 12, 2009
The harrowing rescue was caught on tape by U.S. Park Police ... "Trooper," the cut and battered Pit Bull who was rescued from a dumpster in Southeast DC, underwent more surgery Tuesday ... The harrowing rescue was caught on tape by U.S. Park Police. (W-USA News, DC)
Store is among 'Top 50 Retail Stars' Aug 5, 2009
She volunteers at non-profit organizations, including Foothills Animal Rescue and Arizona Animal Welfare League. In her "spare" time, she acts as secretary on the executive committee for the Western Home Furnishings Association. (AZCentral -- Business)
Get ready for a National Night Out on the town Jul 31, 2009
The Merrimack Valley Feline Rescue Society will have their cat mobile van on display along with the Mobile Television van from Tony Noon and Comcast Channel 12. Be sure to say hello to Larry Frost from the Our Town television show who ll be taping a segment for an upcoming episode. (Amesbury News, MA)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: FEATURE: BARK helps Kaohsiung strays Jul 28, 2009
Leroux is an English teacher from Canada whose passion for animal welfare has motivated him and his partner, Natasha Hodel, to put most of their earnings and savings into establishing the animal rescue organization BARK in Kaohsiung City ... So far, with the help of volunteers, BARK has rescued and helped more than 200 injured and abused cats and dogs ... This way, Leroux says he can pass on his knowledge of animals, while helping with animal rescues. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Other Emmy nominations: Best hairstyling? Choreography? Title sequence? Jul 17, 2009
Rescue Me Sheila FX Networks Produced by Apostle, The Cloudland Company and DreamWorks Television in association with Sony Pictures TelevisionMichael J. Fox as DwightMy verdict: Glad "ER" is finally getting some love in its final season, even if it has to be a small role for Ernest Borgnine. . (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NOMINEE LIST: Meet Emmy's chosen ones Jul 17, 2009
Guest actor, drama series: , : NY, CBS; , Damages, FX; , Dexter, Showtime; , ER, NBC; , Rescue Me, FX.. Guest actress, drama series: Shar. (USA Today -- Life)
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' Comic-Con Agenda is Full of "Firsts" Jul 9, 2009
At Al's apartment, Woody discovers that he is a highly valued collectible from a 1950s TV show called Woody's Roundup," and he meets the other prized toys from that show - Jessie the cowgirl (voice of JOAN CUSACK), Bullseye the horse and Stinky Pete the Prospector (voice of KELSEY GRAMMER). Back at the scene of the crime, Buzz Lightyear (voice of TIM ALLEN) and the gang from Andy's room Mr. Potato Head (voice of DON RICKLES), Slinky Dog (voice of JIM VARNEY), Rex (voice of WALLACE SHAWN)... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Animal Forest Import Review Jul 5, 2009
You don't need to travel to far-away lands and rescue a princess. The game definitely seeks to teach players that doing everyday things can be fun and interesting, too. (IGN N64)
Fourth of July festivities around the area Jul 3, 2009
Chelmsford: The annual parade will step off at 10 a.m., and will feature a rolling convoy of fire and rescue apparatus from Chelmsford and surrounding communities, as well as bands, floats, performers and more ... After the parade, there will be fire truck rides at Station One on Main Street starting at 5 p.m. The events are sponsored by the Sherborn Fire and Rescue Association. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Delta's student government gives help for disabled student programs (5) Jun 25, 2009
3 million in budget cuts approved by the college's Board of Trustees, the school's Associated Student Body Government has come to their rescue. At a special meeting on Monday, the ASBG voted to give the Delta's Disability Support Programs and Services and Extended Opportunity Programs and Services groups 94,000 to help them continue their student services. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Racine woman killed in suspected drunken-driving wreck Jun 25, 2009
All three were taken by rescue squads to St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan. Reports from the sheriff's department said their injuries were not thought to be life threatening. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bulletin Board Jun 24, 2009
Using slides from the actual 1980 storm and rescue off the Massachusetts coast, Tougias will explain one of the most remarkable survival stories ever recorded ... Using slides from the actual 1980 storm and rescue off the Massachusetts coast, Tougias will explain one of the most remarkable survival stories ever recorded. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Layman-turned-relics hunter rescues China's antiquities Jun 16, 2009
Li began to rescue the artwork at the end of the 1970s, which marked the start of China's economic reform and opening up. "I was especially busy at the beginning of the reform and opening, and collected some great stuff. Whole sets of brick carvings and screen walls were rescued by me. You could see demolition signs everywhere if you rode a bike across Beijing," he said. (CNN -- International)
Man rescues China's antiquities from rubble Jun 16, 2009
Layman-turned-relics hunter rescues China's antiquities - CNN.com ... Layman-turned-relics hunter rescues China's antiquities ... Li began to rescue the artwork at the end of the 1970s, which marked the start of China's economic reform and opening up. (CNN -- World)
Plane crash kills local businessman May 26, 2009
Front page news - newsjournalonline. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Community Calendar May 23, 2009
Funds will be used to equip the departments rescue truck. Bentonsport Spring Fest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bentonsport. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
#32 WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK May 15, 2009
The award for most unique lodgings in town go to the folks at , who operate a B&B as part of their animal rescue program on a beautiful, 175-acre farm bordering state forest lands. Guests stay in utilitarian cabins, a simple vegan breakfast is complementary. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
16-Year Veteran Named Firefighter Of Year May 9, 2009
-- A 16-year veteran of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has been named firefighter of the year ... Other awards were also given out at the ceremony to recognize several fire and rescue workers in the city for their performance and duty ... A Jacksonville police officer and a Jacksonville Fire-Rescue division chief will face criminal charges in connection with separate accidents that killed two drivers. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Midwest Banc defers dividends on TARP shares; new CEO named May 7, 2009
(Crains) , one of the first Chicago-area banks to sell preferred stock to the Treasury Department after creation of the federal financial rescue program last fall, is the first local bank to stop paying dividends on those shares as it hoards capital to cope with mounting loan losses. The Melrose Park-based bank holding company Wednesday announced it will defer dividend payments on $85 million in preferred shares through the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP, as well as suspend or... (Crain's Chicago Business)
1 Person Hurt In NW Jax Shooting May 6, 2009
Fire rescue officials said the injured person was hospitalized with serious injuries. Copyright 2009 by News4Jax. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Rescue programme failing to improve life May 4, 2009
A Zimbabwean state plan to rescue the shattered economy has not made life easier for many people who are losing patience with no western aid in sight. The credibility of the unity government between President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai depends on its ability to persuade western donors and foreign investors to pour billions of dollars into the country. (Business Report, South Africa)
Sailboat Hits Sandbar In Vilano, Family Rescued Apr 30, 2009
Two adults, a child and a chihuahua were rescued off the boat by St. Augustine Police Department's marine rescue unit. Police said there was a language barrier, but an officer was able to translate enough to rescue the family. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Local Industry News and Notes Apr 14, 2009
As part of the 31-Cent Scoop Night, the company will make a 100,000 donation to the National Volunteer Fire Council, a nonprofit organization representing volunteer fire, emergency medical and rescue services. The funds will be used to help fire departments develop, enhance, promote and increase participation in the National Junior Firefighter Program. (Santa Maria Times)
Robber opens fire at South Florida flea market Apr 12, 2009
Miami-Dade Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a robbery at Flea Market USA, located at 3013 NW 79th St. at around 7 p.m. ... Miami Dade Fire Rescue transported one victim of a gun shot wound to Jackson Memorial Hospital. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Portsmouth area community calendar Apr 7, 2009
n THE MERRIMACK RIVER FELINE RESCUE SOCIETY'S (MRFRS): Spay Mass Van (Catmobile) will be at WSCA-FM (909 Islington St.) in Portsmouth on Saturday, April 25. Those interested in making an appointment to have their cat spayed or neutered can call (888) 495-SPAY (7729) or e-mail spaymass@mrfrs. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Protect Tibetan culture through development Mar 27, 2009
The rescue work of the saga King Gesar is a case in point. Thanks to the efforts made thus far to salvage and protect the unique side of Tibetan culture, Tibet, pure and holy, invariably maintains a peculiar fascination to the outside world. (People's Daily Online, China)
Meanies Grab Trailer at AAMC Mar 24, 2009
Animal Advocates is among the organizations that rescue injured animals, work to find lost and stolen pets, and find homes for abandoned and abused animals. It operates with donated funds and the services of a network of volunteers. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Need to know: Citigroup appointme... Mar 21, 2009
International rescue: A summit of European Union leaders in Brussels agreed that the EU will provide 75 billion (70 billion) of new loans to the International Monetary Fund as part of an effort by the Group of 20 key world economies to boost the IMF s fire-power for combating global recession and aiding fragile economies. Eastern Europe: EU leaders agreed to double to 50 billion a crisis fund to aid struggling EU member states, mainly in Eastern Europe. (New York Post -- Business)
A reborn U.S.town faces a new threat Mar 21, 2009
Euro zone countries have agreed a rescue plan to prevent members from going bankrupt. Polish factory workers jobs are safe - while Italian-owned Indesit plans to close plants in Turin and North Wa. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Traditionally beautiful Mar 13, 2009
Many pieces in Coffin's collection carry a tale of the hunt, and others, of the rescue. Still others were gifts. (AZCentral -- Home)
Culinary Union Sues Over City Hall Mar 11, 2009
First it was a federal judge, and now the State Bar of Nevada is taking action against a local mortgage rescue company. The Culinary Union collected enough signatures to put the controversial City Hall project on the ballot, but the city isn't allowing an election to happen. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Brush Fire Burns Near St. Johns County Junkyard Mar 8, 2009
Investigators with the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department and the Division of Forestry are trying to figure out just what caused the fire, which they estimate is about three to four acres in size. Officials said no one has been injured and no structures have been damaged so far as a result of the blaze. (News4Jax.com, FL)
10 things to do this weekend Mar 6, 2009
GIVE. Make some noise at RAISE THE WOOF, a musical fundraiser for the New Leash on Life animal rescue at the House of Blues Back Porch Stage. Performers at the 21-and-up show include Devil in a Woodpile, The Del Moroccos and The Stacks. (Crain's Chicago Business)
18 Ways to make your home a refuge Mar 5, 2009
Fat hen to the rescue. Get three nights of comfort food out of one clucker - the roasted bird, a what-you-have-in-the-house casserole, soup. (AZCentral -- Home)
134 dogs rescued from kennel Mar 4, 2009
134 dogs rescued from unsanitary kennel ... Workers at the Atlanta Humane Society tend to one of the rescued dogs ... Tommy Irvin, commissioner of agriculture, said this is one of the largest number [of dogs] we have had to rescue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Freeing the spirit in Morocco Mar 4, 2009
How the Web came to Suzie's rescue. Your Whole Pet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
AN UNMATCHED SET Mar 2, 2009
"Rescue Charlie," the flier said, and Rinza complied ... "I decided to stare down the cars, because I was convinced that it was all going to be fine," the rescuer recalls. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Fur Rendezvous schedule Mar 1, 2009
11 a.m.-3 p.m. -- All American Husky Rescue Dog Sled Rides, West Chester Lagoon, 15th Avenue and U Street ... 4-8 p.m. -- All American Husky Rescue Dog Sled Rides, West Chester Lagoon, 15th Avenue and U Street. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Feb 28, 2009
French car workers fear EU leaders will veto rescue loans. MMIX. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Liddy losing 1953 Allstate Coupe Feb 27, 2009
(Crains) Former Chairman and CEO is losing more than sleep in trying to rescue financially distressed insurance giant American International Group Inc.. He also must relinquish several perks Northbrook-based Allstate gave him when he retired as chairman in April 2008. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Oscars By The Numbers Feb 21, 2009
Paulson Sings Soprano Steve Forbes on why the government's rescue of AIG might be a terrific investment. Equities: What's Next. (Forbes -- Business)
Across the area Feb 19, 2009
Man rescued from well. Columbia County emergency crews work to rescue an Augusta man who fell into a well in the backyard of a home near Harlem ... James Leisey, 23, of the 2300 block of McKivens Street, was walking across a covered well near Sawdust Road on Wednesday afternoon when it caved in, said Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue Services spokeswoman Honey Shore. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jil Brawner, 33, of Locust Grove, sheds 107 pounds Feb 18, 2009
I haven t had to use my rescue asthma medicine in a long time, which is great. Be an inspiration: If you ve made positive changes in your diet and/or fitness routine and are happy with the results, please share your story with us. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Midwest dairy farmers struggle, but West worse Feb 17, 2009
Pam Musland is director of operations for Farm Rescue ... Farm Rescue also offers harvesting help. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Police: Rap producer injured in Ariz. hotel fight Feb 17, 2009
Treasured Friends Rescue will hold an adoption event from noon to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at PetSmart, 711 U.S. 41 ... Heaven to Betsy's Rescue will hold an adoption event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Pet Supplies "Plus," 946 Joliet St. Volunteers and donations are welcome ... Chihuahua Rescue USA will hold adoption events from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Petco on U.S. 30. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Health care, energy, immigration next on agenda Feb 17, 2009
Moreover, Obama just spent considerable resources persuading a wary Congress and public to accept multibillion-dollar plans to spur the economy and rescue the financial sector. With those programs just beginning he plans to sign the stimulus bill into law in Denver on Tuesday he says the nation cannot wait to tackle even more expensive problems: fixing the long-term funding mechanisms for Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Soprano family values Feb 11, 2009
Latest News, Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Opinions and Gossip - NY Daily News. has our city covered from Co-op City to Coney Island. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Puppy mill - over 300 dogs Feb 8, 2009
Jackson County Attorney Jane Range said the various rescue groups caring for the dogs have incurred about $200,000 in veterinary and boarding costs to date. She said the county now will have to figure out a way to sell the dogs and reimburse the rescue organizations ... The dogs have been recuperating with foster families and in the shelters of rescue groups, most of them in metro Atlanta. (Pet-Abuse.com)
More of this story Feb 8, 2009
The shelter, currently in development, seeks to rescue animals and house them until adoptive families obtain them. We have nine foster homes that are already taking in animals in White County, Berkley said. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
