Stranger stamps letters to SantaPeoria Journal StarWe had no stamps. A lady overheard our conversation about taking the letters home to put stamps on and bringing them back. She gave us the stamps we needed and would not accept payment for them. We want to thank this lady so much for helping us help ……
Kentucky lawmaker drops proposal to ban candy purchases with food stampsWKYTComments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station. by Powell Location: Stanton on Dec 23, 2011 at 03:54 PM Not all recipients of food stamps are losers!! With a lot of people out of work and…
New U.S. postage rates take effect Jan. 22, which means new stamps will be issued next year. A 1-ounce, first-class letter will cost 45 cents to mail, with the cost of the second ounce remaining at 20 cents; postcards will cost 32 cents; 1-ounce letters to Canada or Mexico will cost 85 cents; and 1-ounce…
Cracking down on fraud in food stamps (or food benefits)Statesman Journal (blog)The program is popularly known as “food stamps,” even though all states dispense benefits electronically — Oregon has done so through the Oregon Trail card for more than a decade. The program dates back to the 1960s, when coupons were used. … More: continued…
CTV.ca Politics Stamps Out Oil Sands Pipeline, Yet It Seems Likely to EndureNew York TimesWASHINGTON — The Obama administration confirmed this week that a provision in the payroll tax bill requiring a quick decision on the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from western Canada to the Gulf Coast will probably lead to cancellation of the…
Stamps take another hit from EaglesMeadow Lake ProgressMeadow Lake Stampeders Steve Spencer takes on St. Walburg Eagles Riley Brand on Friday, Dec. 17. The Stampeders lost the game with a final score of 5-0. Photo by Jennifer Carbert. By Jennifer Carbert A victory of 5-2 against the Wilkie Outlaws in … More: continued here
WBEZ Midwest sees increase in food stamps at farmers marketsWBEZThe Midwest did better than any other region this year when it came to food stamp usage at farmers markets.Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio all had dramatic surges compared with last year. Likewise, Chicago experienced an increase. … More: continued here
Appalachian lawmaker in sticky spot with proposal to bar buying candy with …The RepublicA lawmaker from Kentucky's impoverished Appalachian region has decided to drop a proposal that would have banned welfare recipients from buying candy, soda and other sweets with food stamp cards. Democratic state Rep. Rick Nelson of Middlesboro faced …and more » More: continued…
The Calgary Stampeders are going “in house” to get their new defensive co-ordinator. Linebackers coach Dave Walkosky has been promoted to the post which was left vacant when Chris Jones moved on to become the defensive co-ordinator with the Toronto Argonauts. Walkowsky beat out four other contenders for the position. Prior to his time with…
A victory of 5-2 against the Wilkie Outlaws in Wilkie on Friday night wasn’t enough to carry the Meadow Lake Stampeders through the game against St. Walburg on Saturday with a loss of 5-0. More: continued here