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CHP patrols for toys
Staff WriterResidents of all ages came to help completely cover a California Highway Patrol cruiser with donated toys for area youth in need during a toy drive Thursday evening. It’s the first time for the Highway Patrol’s El Centro area office to...Tags: The Salvation Army, Services and Shopping, Human Interest, Toy Industry
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Groups give toys to children
Staff WriterNILAND — The grounds of the Grace Smith Elementary School were filled with the laughs and smiles of at least 100 children who got toys and books during the annual toy giveaway here Saturday. The event was put together by a coalition of big-hearted...Tags: Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Santa Claus (fictional character), Services and Shopping, Volunteers of America, Toy Industry
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Last-minute shopping frenzy hits the Valley
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterIt may be a lack of time, a gift missing or a forgotten relative at the bottom of the Christmas list that forces thousands of shoppers to run to stores at the very last minute. But the number of people doing last-minute shopping may be less this year...Tags: Walmart, Christmas, Apple iPod, Gifts, Candy, Flowers and Gifts
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Toy drive brings joy to residents
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterBRAWLEY — Hundreds of people lined up outside the American Citizen Club here Saturday morning for a toy drive opened for everybody but designed to help the neediest such as resident Cecilia Aguilera and her family. “There is no work. There...Tags: Christmas, Religious Festivals, Holidays, Santa Claus (fictional character), Services and Shopping
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Times are hard for a trio of Imperial Valley families
Staff WriterAs toy donations in the Imperial Valley take a hit because of the bad economy, families do what they can to get through a tough time. The following accounts are from families who showed up Thursday for the annual toy distribution event at the...Tags: Christmas, Christianity, Religious Festivals, The Salvation Army, Holidays
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Did my connection get me free toys?
I want to know if there is a conflict of interest in this scenario and fraud. The article about the Christmas toy drive from Brawley featured a family by the name of ________. Well, I know for a fact that this family lives in a newer home in Brawley and...Tags: Christmas, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes, Corporate Crime, Human Interest
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Repo business is steady
Imperial Valley PressOne area of the economy that appears to have weathered the effects of high unemployment and other economic ills in the Imperial Valley has been the vehicle recovery business. Some might even say, given the circumstances, business is thriving. To hear...Tags: Politics, Crimes, Elections, Layoffs and Downsizing, Real Estate
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Golf: Longtime pro Doll looks to spruce up Springbrook Golf Club
WALLOON LAKE — Greg Doll is no stranger to reclamation projects. The longtime Michigan PGA card-carrying member once helped rebuild multiple Flint municipal courses as well as served as the head golf professional at Atlas Valley Golf Club, a...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Sports, Clubs and Associations, Services and Shopping, Golf
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Sol Kramer, wholesale hobby business owner
Sol Kramer, who turned a Depression-era 15-cent balsa toy airplane business into a leading wholesale hobby empire, died of pneumonia April 24 at Hospice by the Sea in Pompano Beach, Fla. The former Pikesville resident was 96. Born in Baltimore, he was...
Tags: Hampden, Services and Shopping, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Pneumonia, Pikesville
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Kim Zimmer, Christmas Music (genre), Tom Selleck, David Archuleta, Swine Flu
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Stock spotlight: Mattel toys with ways to sell more products
Barbie is vacating her pink Malibu mansion and hunting for international digs. Thomas the Tank Engine is being revamped as an even livelier locomotive. Max Steel, the new kid on the block, is marketed as a "modern day tech superhero." The toy brands,...Tags: Prices, Consumers, Mattel Inc., Services and Shopping, Computer Hardware
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Toy maker Hasbro says Furby and Monopoly shine in first quarter
Toy maker Hasbro Inc. reported modest revenue growth in the first quarter, backed by solid sales of Furby, My Little Pony and Transformers games. The Pawtucket, R.I., company also said Monday that an online contest to create a new token for its iconic...
Tags: Hasbro Inc., Sports Cars, Mattel Inc., Services and Shopping, Monopoly (game)
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