Good News Notes: “It’s a huge pivotal moment for us,” Ruby Davis says. “And perfect timing for us opening the facility, and having these cages available, having the land available, and being a resource for the public to keep their safety as well.” What they are looking for now, from this community, is Christmas trees….
Month: December 2019
Therapy Dogs Help Those on the Mend at Hampton VA Medical Center
Good News Notes: “‘On the weekends, things are quiet,’ said Brown, a 36-year-old Army veteran. ‘For myself, I don’t deal with silence too well. Depression kicks in. Anxiety.’ Enter rottweilers CoHo and Bella, who make weekend visits to the hospital’s domiciliary, where Brown and others are temporarily staying. These trained therapists boost sagging spirits with…
Proton therapy lowers risk of side effects in cancer compared to traditional radiation
Good News Notes: “Proton therapy leads to significantly lower risk of side effects severe enough to lead to unplanned hospitalizations for cancer patients when compared with traditional radiation, while cure rates between the two groups are almost identical. The findings come from an expanded analysis of the largest review of its kind, performed by researchers…
100th Random Act of Kindness grocery giveaway!
Good News Notes: “FOX26 News and Grocery Outlet are celebrating random acts of kindness. We’re partnering again to give away free groceries and we are going to locations all over the Central Valley. Watch what happened when FOX26 News reporter Liz Gonzalez surprised a lucky shopper at the Grocery Outlet in Southeast Fresno.” View the…
Random Acts of Kindness: Secret Santa’s good deeds add touch of home
Good News Notes: “I had the occasion to stay at the Family House across the street from Shadyside Hospital while my husband underwent open-heart surgery. While there, they hosted a ‘Secret Santa’ dinner for the guests. The gourmet dinner was complete with appetizers, china dishes, silver flatware, cloth napkins, crystal and delicious desserts. We were…
Kindness, concern and sharing on Christmas Day
Good News Notes: “Richard Roy and Heather Lynne Storer-Roy, who have been homeless for about nine months, arrived by taxi shortly before noon Wednesday at Hope Haven Gospel Mission in Lewiston. It was Christmas Day and they were carrying their possessions in plastic bags. The two have had a short respite from living on the streets. Last month, Richard had…
Local Dentist Relies On Therapy Dog Named Smudge To Provide Comfort And Affection During Visits
Good News Notes: “A local dentist’s office is helping patients relax and smile with the help of a therapy dog. Smudge is a popular member of the staff at Steliotes Dental Spa in McMurray. ‘His overwhelming response to our patients has been great,’ Dr. Ted Steliotes of Steliotes Dental Spa said. ‘He’s helped more children…
A gift of kindness on this Christmas Day
Good News Notes: ” It was a special Christmas for Betty Gartly and her three grandchildren this holiday. Their story starts a few days ago when Betty went to the Key Bank in Canandaguia. It was a cold and snowy day so the bank teller, Kristin Broomfield, offered to give her a ride home. ‘My path…
Baby rhino fever! Here’s how the Potter Park Zoo is caring for the calf
Good News Notes: “The zoo welcomed a critically endangered baby black rhino at 5:40 a.m. on Dec. 24, marking the first in its 100-year history. The zoo says they’re excited, just like mom. ‘It’s very, very satisfying. It’s a culmination of a lot of hard work over many, many years,’ Animal Care Supervisor Pat Fountain…
‘Caring Coalition’ makes sure nobody in Plymouth is alone this Christmas
Good News Notes: “In Marshall County a group wanted to make sure nobody felt alone this year. Several Plymouth locals started the Caring Coalition this year, in part as a response to hearing about multiple suicides in the community. They want people to know there is always a place to go and talk with others…