Moser named Unsung Hero for November
November Unsung Hero, Dale Moser, has been part of the JROTC program in the Devils Lake Public Schools since 2005. During his tenure the program has grown, not only in the number of students involved, but also in the wide variety of activities the program encompasses. This month as we honor our Military Heroes, it is fitting that we recognize Dale,
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Section of I-680 Named After Youngstown War Hero
A section of Interstate 680 is being renamed in honor of a Youngstown war hero. Richard “Doc” Powell was killed in battle while serving in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
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edition.cnn.com Pushcart educator named CNN Hero of the Year (CNN) — Efren Peñaflorida, who started a “pushcart classroom” in the Philippines to bring education to poor children as an alternative to gang membership, has been named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year. CNN’s Anderson Cooper revealed Peñaflorida’s selection at the conclusion of the third-annual “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute” at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Saturday night. The gala event, taped before an audience of 3000 at the Kodak Theatre, premieres on Thanksgiving, November 26, at 9 pm ET/PT on the global networks of CNN. The broadcast, which honors the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2009, features performances by Grammy Award-winning artist Carrie Underwood, R&B crooner Maxwell and British pop sensation Leona Lewis. Peñaflorida, who will receive $100000 to continue his work with the Dynamic Teen Company, was selected after seven weeks of online voting at CNN.com. More than 2.75 million votes were cast. “Our planet is filled with heroes, young and old, rich and poor, man, woman of different colors, shapes and sizes. We are one great tapestry,” Peñaflorida said upon accepting the honor. “Each person has a hidden hero within, you just have to look inside you and search it in your heart, and be the hero to the next one in need. Video: CNN Hero of the Year named “So to each and every person inside in this theater and for those who are watching at home, the hero in you is waiting to be unleashed. Serve, serve well …
Levant student named 911 Hero
LEVANT, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Some local dispatchers named a 5th grader at Suzanne M. Smith Elementary School a hero.
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