Camp of love — Children with special needs find safe haven at summer camp

Camp Able abounded with love and joy the week of July 19. The camp is described as Christmas morning, summer vacation and a family reunion all rolled into five fun packed days for people with special needs. It is a place where disabilities are worked around and gifts are celebrated. It's a community of unconditional love, compassion and acceptance.


Special-needs residents receive gifts from GAB Foundation

KUALA LUMPUR: Thirteen Guinness Anchor Bhd (GAB) Foundation staff members visited the Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Istimewa Insan (PKKII ) Home recently.


House ethics panel charges Rangel on 13 counts

WASHINGTON — A special House of Representatives subcommittee on Thursday outlined 13 counts of ethics violations against Rep. Charles Rangel, the former chairman of the powerful tax-writing Ways and Means Committee. The charges place his political career in jeopardy and could put Democrats on the defensive as November's elections approach.


Gifts from above: The Lake Elmo Inn's tradition of exchanging a drink for an ornament

The Lake Elmo Inn's Christmas trees begin every year naked. The lonely twinkle lights that adorn their bare branches do little to help them stand out against the holiday decorations that will embellish the remainder of the restaurant once the season begins.


Altar Ego

Searching for venues, bands and everything else that goes along with a wedding is fun and exciting, but to be very honest, getting engagement gifts in the mail is the best! What other time in your life can you actually choose your very own gifts? Each time we receive a gift, Tracey announces, “We got another prize today!” It really does feel like you've won something, that's for sure.


Budget time, money for weddings, gifts

Holidays, birthdays and other family celebrations often generate concerns about giving presents. But when it comes to gift-giving anxiety, nothing tops a wedding.


Clark's Hallmark Reader's Choice to buy gifts

Readers choose Clark's Hallmark as best place to buy gifts


Money can work for a child's birthday present and as a donation

In Kathy Lynn's July 21 column, Consider Charitable Gifts Carefully, she says she was asked what she thought of a four-year-old being invited to a birthday party and being asked to bring money in lieu of a gift and that it would be donated to a local charity.


Romantic Couples Say It With Virtual Flowers. Anastasia International Delivers Online Gifts of Passion

The tender landscape of gift-giving has shifted dramatically in a very short space of time as loved ones have quickly adjusted to the convenience and potential of Internet shopping.


Monkton arena marks 20th year with fundraiser

The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday, July 24 with some special gifts from the community. The party doubled as the fundraising kick-off for the community's portion of the arena's renovation.