Dowd slams Ravenstahl over billboard controversy May 12, 2009
When Mr. Ford confirmed that he'd received Christmas gifts from a Lamar executive, a State Ethics Commission review ensued, Mr. Ford accused the administration of a "culture of deception and corruption," and the two sides reached the settlement that Mr. Dowd brandished yesterday. "Our mayor, duly elected by the people in 2007, is required by the public to keep his mouth shut," Mr. Dowd said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Heels Visit White House May 12, 2009
Every Christmas these guys compete with one another to see how can get the most creative Christmas gifts for underprivileged children who need a little bit of hope. All of this makes the Chapel Hill community stronger, it makes the state of North Carolina stronger, it makes our country stronger and I know this team gets a lot out of it as well. (InsideCarolina.com)
Man people called hero dies Saturday May 6, 2009
Sutton said when Ronnie found out that she took Christmas gifts to the men and women at Jefferson Barracks Hospital, he wanted to become involved. He said he was in that spinal cord unit and he wanted to help those veterans. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Flowers symbolize sacrifice and raise money for veterans May 6, 2009
The money will also be used for Christmas gifts for vets. Jeffrey said donations to the poppy program will be taken at the North Road Wal-Mart, Biddie Banquet, both Orangeburg House of Pizzas and Applebee s. The poppy sale will begin this month. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Surprising weather causes lots of shoveling May 1, 2009
Many of the clubs that host the birthday clubs or bring Christmas gifts for the veterans as well as those that volunteer their services every week attended. Their theme was Roman and the women were dressed as the Romans dressed with their Sarang-type dresses. (Forest Republican, WI)
Samford Athletics Holds Inaugural SAMSPYS Monday Evening Apr 28, 2009
He has helped to provide Christmas gifts to inner city families and volunteered with the Brenda Ladun Fun Run. Nichols has served as the co-chair of the SAAC for the past two years. (Samfordsports.com)
‘I just want to tell the truth’ Apr 28, 2009
The Bruins have distributed food baskets to the needy and raised money to buy Christmas gifts to distribute to the St. Jude;s facility in Peoria each year, spending a half day playing games with the children there. The St. Bede squad would also help at the Knights of Columbus and Elks hoop shoots, Burgess said, to be good ambassadors for the school and intermix with potential future Academy players. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Birthdays with Barbie Apr 17, 2009
Friends and family got into the act, too, giving her dolls for birthday and Christmas gifts. Mattel Inc. estimates there are more than 100,000 serious Barbie collectors around the world, most of them women older than 40 who can spend $1,000 or more on Barbies each year. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Parents find ways to curb cost of kids Apr 15, 2009
For Suzanna Tegegne, the lowest point came last year when she and her husband could not buy Christmas gifts for their three children. The family has struggled since she left her job as a caretaker for mentally disabled people in 2007 so she could watch her daughter. (MSNBC -- Health)
Guad kids go to Washington, D.C. Apr 14, 2009
Many students also asked for money towards the trip in lieu of birthday and or Christmas gifts, Reynoso said. Parents and families pitched in by assisting in fundraising efforts or even working overtime to earn some spare cash to cover the cost of their students plane ticket. (Santa Maria Times)
Anderson Named A C-USA Spirit of Service Award Recipient Apr 9, 2009
He has also helped wrap Christmas gifts for underprivileged families the past four years. Anderson, the 2008-09 C-USA Defensive Player of the Year, is on schedule to graduate this May. (Gotigersgo.com)
DeVelVa May Mae (Patterson) Austin Apr 9, 2009
DeVelVa had a special, Blanch Daugherty from Montrose, who would send Christmas gifts for their children. Blanch was the aunt to Sam Hawks. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
FAU's Harvath, Standnes Named `Student-Athletes of the Year' Apr 9, 2009
Harvath has donated time to her community with participation in the American Cancer Society Relay-For-Life, the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure, Habitat for Humanity and by delivering Christmas gifts to the residents of the Fountains Nursing Home. "I am very grateful to have Lauren as part of this team," said Steve Ecklekamp, head coach of FAU's swimming and diving team. (Fausports.com)
No gluten? No problem for pizzeria (651) Apr 7, 2009
Published: Sunday, April 5, 2009 1:09 PM EDT SOUTH HAVEN - William Olund's homemade pizza was so popular with friends and relatives that he used to give it away as Christmas gifts. But when he found out his brother had celiac disease, which requires a gluten-free diet, he was stumped. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Marian Webb Rhoden, 82, 'granny' to many Mar 28, 2009
And for the past 10 years, her Christmas gifts were ornaments for the grandchildren and a donation in each family s name to the Atlanta Union Mission. Additional survivors include her daughter Nancy Brown of Ellijay; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chamber to reimburse people with Certifichecks Mar 27, 2009
Furthermore, she said the timing of the Feb. 26 bankruptcy was actually fortuitous because most Certifichecks given as Christmas gifts had already been used. That was their one gift to us, they did it on Feb. 26, so a lot were redeemed in January, said Michel. (Brenham Banner, TX)
A wee Wii experiment Mar 23, 2009
On those occasions when I swoon at the accrued cost, I remind myself that unlike many Christmas gifts, this one gets a lot of use. Home video arcade systems weren't around when I was a kid, so watching how my children interact with them is intriguing, and informative. (Juneau Empire)
Frontenac Museum turns crafts, donations into cash Mar 22, 2009
Casey, of Union Springs, picked out 10 pot holders to use as Christmas gifts. They always have good deals, she said about the Frontenac's rummage sales. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
M J Akbar: Tale of two nations Mar 15, 2009
They obediently dismissed an elected government in Punjab, triggering off the long march of lawyers and opposition parties on Islamabad and the crisis that woke up the only uncle still sending Pakistan Christmas gifts. A phone call from Richard Holbrooke in Washington diluted the crisis by reversing Zardari's orders and castrating his role in government. (India Times, India)
American Indian artist's work is unconventional Mar 15, 2009
"My parents encouraged me to a degree because of my ability to render things fairly well at an early age. I knew pretty early on that I wanted to do something with the arts." As a boy, paint-by-number kits that routinely turned up as Christmas gifts didn't make any sense to him. "They bored me to tears," he said. (Montana Standard, MT)
PM gets cigars, does not inhale Mar 13, 2009
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Burglars ransack homes of missing woman and DAs aunt Mar 13, 2009
All of Seelman s Christmas gifts for her family also were stolen that day, dragged away using Seelman s comforter, she said, like Santa Claus with a little sack ... We got Christmas gifts with Hanna Montana stuff, Rancier told police. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Armed with a band saw, glue, woman created Barbie-sized furniture Mar 8, 2009
She built completely furnished doll houses for her three granddaughters -- Camden Janney, Savannah Rhame and Madison Rhame -- as birthday or Christmas gifts over the years. Now 81, Rhame says arthritis has slowly caused her to limit much of her craft making, but she admits, "I still get a hankering to do things, though.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
After house fire, the Hayes family finds support in friends, strangers Mar 8, 2009
Christmas gifts for Gloria s daughter, Ashley, 15, who lives in Tucson and couldn t make it down for Christmas, were still under the tree. We still had the Christmas tree up and her presents were under it waiting for her to open them, Joe Hayes said of his stepdaughter. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
UW-Madison fires manager of landmark dairy store Mar 5, 2009
Its cheese boxes are popular Christmas gifts shipped throughout the U.S. and Canada. The store is a 500,000 annual business. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Firearms bill would make innocent families into felons Mar 3, 2009
Like any boy, I was very excited about my Christmas gifts; however, I did not expect anything special. The gifts I got, I always liked. (Anchorage Daily News)
Doing what she loves Mar 2, 2009
POCATELLO -- What started out as thoughtful Christmas gifts for her sisters turned into a fun pastime and then a thriving business for Kellie Kinghorn. Kinghorn, owner of Scrappin' Essentials located at 1450 Yellowstone Ave., said after her mother passed away, she was left with boxes of family photos. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
More of this story Feb 26, 2009
They would also make excellent Christmas gifts. And last, but not least of the newest things happening at the Cut Bank Area Chamber of Commerce is the website. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Young activist Feb 24, 2009
Helping comes naturally to Whitfield, who helped to provide Christmas gifts for needy area families. We had a list with the names of about 22 families, Whitfield said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The Wolfpack has a shot at 8-8 in ACC Feb 22, 2009
The Pack won with 20 turnovers, without a single point from leading scorer Brandon Costner and despite missing out on what should have been a good, old-fashioned blowout by twice inexplicably handing big leads back like unwanted Christmas gifts. "It's kind of difficult, because when you play in the ACC, everybody's going to make their run, no matter who it is," State guard C.J. Williams said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New owner keeps murder mansion intact Feb 16, 2009
Wrapped Christmas gifts sit on a table. The questions linger: Why has the current owner kept the home as it was on Dec. 6, 1959. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Crash led agents to ID theft suspects Feb 15, 2009
The plane contained 327 pounds of the drug packaged in blocks, some wrapped as Christmas gifts. Another 193 pounds were discovered in the nose compartment. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Making up for lousy Christmas gifts Feb 12, 2009
Valentines Day offers a mulligan for the holiday-impaired. Courtesy Las Vegas Paiute Golf ResortYou just might find love at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort this Valentine's Day. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fort soldier pleads guilty in bribery case and faces ouster from Army Feb 11, 2009
The plea agreement noted the soldier waived her Miranda rights and stated she was having financial difficulties and spent the first 3,500 in bribe money on bills, Christmas gifts for her children and toward a car. Under the supervision and direction of FBI agents, the company owner approached Swenson about paying her money in exchange for the soldier referring all arriving soldiers to him for transportation, according to the statement signed by Swenson. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Unemployed Making Use Of Time Off Feb 10, 2009
This means the family can't afford to eat out as often, and the kids' Christmas gifts were less extravagant last year. But he doesn't miss installing hundreds of consoles in trucks every night, which took a toll on his knees and wrists; and it's nice to have more free time to spend with family and strumming his guitar -- when he's not looking for work. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Sweet Valentine's Day Gifts on a Budget Feb 10, 2009
These are really popular Christmas gifts, but they're also great for Valentine's Day. Use a toilet paper or paper towel roll and fill it with candies. (ABC News)
Regulators OK Plan for PG&E Recovery Feb 9, 2009
We just gave PGarly Christmas gifts. Although the reorganization s overall cost to ratepayers promises to be hefty, they are likely to see lower electricity bills in the years ahead. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Havana Tour of Homes set for Sunday afternoon Feb 8, 2009
The Tiller home features two Christmas trees, one decorated with red ornamentation and cardinals at the home's entryway, a first this year, which also features lighted Christmas gifts beneath it. The other "memory" tree, located on the sun porch, is more of a family tradition and features ornaments from the Tillers' travels, as well as family ornaments that hold special memories. (Gadsden County Times, FL)
Three Cheers: Bikers show generosity Feb 8, 2009
They have given up their time and resources and have partnered with Children s Home Society of California and the River Twins Auxiliary to provide Christmas gifts to over 275 children in the Yuba Sutter area. Childen s Home Society provides family support and day care resources for families struggling to make ends meet. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Inauguration musings Feb 8, 2009
My wife was kind enough to include among my Christmas gifts a copy of a new book by three members of the Kunhardt family, Looking for Lincoln: The Making of an American Icon. These are folks who have gathered and catalogued specimens of all known photographs of Lincoln from 1846 through 1865. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Conshohocken council adopts preliminary budget for 2009 Feb 8, 2009
Santa will be happy to listen to all the requests from the children for Christmas Gifts. Hot coco and cookies will be served to the good boys and girls. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Best antidepressant Feb 8, 2009
They are trying to live in cubicle farms and little apartments and row houses, spending hours in traffic, worrying over Christmas gifts, popularity, and climbing a corporate ladder. These people were not born to do this. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Caring Kids donates books for JSS Reading Clubs Feb 8, 2009
Nana Frimpongmaa, who is the Dwantuahemaa for the Dormaa Traditional Area, had earlier distributed toys and biscuits to kids and 450 pieces of wax print to widows and the aged as their Christmas gifts. As part of the reading club project, selected patrons have been trained and equipped to establish the clubs and make them successful. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
'Hot' Toys May Not Be the Best Present Feb 7, 2009
THURSDAY, Dec. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Mental and physical development should be important considerations when you're looking for children's Christmas gifts, advises an expert at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. "Parents often feel like they have to rush and get the toy of the moment," Paula Kramer, chairman and professor of occupational therapy, said in a university news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Churches find charity trumps immigration issue Feb 7, 2009
They have donated clothes and Christmas gifts. This past month, they opened a food pantry. (News & Observer)
