January 2008 Shared Stories

Small college has big plans for wind energy

shared by JYearout

Representatives from the General Electric Corporation and Mesalands Community College have signed a contract for a 1.5 Megawatt wind turbine (about 400 feet tall) to be installed at Mesalands Communi

My Story 1962-1999

shared by Patrick Marshall

  My Story  SFC Patrick W. Marshall, USA RetPioneer, California                    &

USO Welcomes our Troops

shared by cfoltz

My son joined the Marine Corps right out of high school 3 years ago.  We are from a small town and not that familiar with the military and once he graduated from boot camp and began traveling al

I'm slowly losing my dad

shared by justbnkim

I am writing today to tell people about my father.  He was in Vietnam and did several tours, I respect my dad for doing what he had to do.  I also want to tell anyone and everyone abou

My Ambassador of Good Will

shared by bspitts

Sydney is "The Ambassador of Good Will" as her desire to improve the world began when she was very little. She has a big heart that encompasses not only the animals in her life (she requested that he

Grandma & the James Boys

shared by Evelyn Gillett

As a child I spent a lot of time with my Grandmother, and she told me many stories of her life in Missouri, the James Boys, and her later trip to Michigan with her family in a covered wagon.At the ti

In the Service of Our Country--Navy Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB-111)

shared by chiefpeterb

                                  

The Eagle Scout

shared by toyotatercel567

This is the story about an Eagle Scout named Mike Coffey who dosen't take credit for anything he does as an Eagle Scout the only thanks he needs is the satisfaction that he did a good job and tha

Local Sewing Guild Delivers 537 Quilts to Veteran's for Christmas

shared by gates

Medford, Oregon Chapter of the American Sewing Guild delivered the VETERAN'S QUILTS December 15th.About 20 people showed up at Fasturn Junction to make a brigade to load the quilts into the

2008 - A Year of Milestones

shared by Diane Nebel

2008 is a year of milestones for the Nation, Eastern Washington, the Rosalia High School Concert Band and a Rosalia retired couple Here's the storyStory in full will be downloaded as per directio

The Christmas Chair

shared by calberry

I have a great story to tell you about. I am a 15 year old autistic boy who has just received a wonderful present for Christmas. This may sound boring and regular, but just keep reading. I do

The Candyman

shared by Barbara Duke

My uncle who is 97 years old lives in Malvern, Arkansas and he is known as "The Candyman". Jim Issack started visiting the "old folks home" about 40 years ago taking fruit and can

Online Angels Charity

shared by Terri Adams

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A Community's Act of Kindness

shared by Pat Bond

     Late in the afternoon of Dec. 27, 2007, Jerry Don Martin, age 28, of Bismarck, Arkansas, drowned in Lake DeGray in a fishing/boating accident.     As word

Vietnam Veteran still giving to his country

shared by Shirley

His name is Michael Reagan and he lives in Edmonds Wa. He's an artist who has dedicated his life to ALL our Fallen Hero's. Here is an interview he had back in 2006 that might explain it bette

Obama's Young Supporter

shared by Janet Gaffney

Before she graduated from Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., this past spring Alexa Milroy applied for admission to several colleges.  Her favorite, St. Mary's College in St. Mary&#

Act of Kindness

shared by hillbilly

My husband passed away this pass Oct. and it has really been hard to deal with..so for Christmas this year I had told my kids not to get me anything, because I wasn't up to doing Christmas....wel

New Year's Eve

shared by dutchgirl

Four years ago I was widowed and that new year's eve I received an invitation to a co-workers home for a new year's eve party.  I decided to go and had a great time with other co-workers

Good Neighbors

shared by pennyjhg

My husband is finishing up his Air Force career, and when he does we plan to move to Queen Creek, AZ.  We purchased a home there to retire in, and currently live about 7 hours away from it. &nbs

compassion

shared by cathy

 I have been very blessed to get to spend time watching and helping my youngest son in his passion. As long as I can remember he has loved animals, all animals. He has raised slugs, stick bugs,