HELPFUL HINTS
Posted: December 31, 2009 at 4:23 a.m.
LITTLE ROCK — DEAR HELOISE: I have misplaced the address for Stamps for Children. If you would please reprint it, I would most appreciate it.
- Willie Mae in Texas
DEAR READER: Stamps for Children was a group that helped kids collect and learn about postage stamps, and it’s now a part of Stamp Camp USA, located in Pennsylvania. The camp runs year round and teaches kids about the joy of stamp collecting. Stamp Camp USA works with Scouting groups, schools, universities and community centers. The program, which helps children ages 8 to 14, needs public support with donations of used postage stamps, envelopes and even old trophies and craft supplies.
Why not encourage your co-workers, friends and family to save envelopes from greeting cards, canceled stamps, leftover office supplies, old note cards and craft supplies, including buttons and ribbon? This is a perfect way to recycle and help youngsters learn and grow.
Send your canceled stamps and other items to Stamp Camp USA, 117 Court St., Suite A, Elkland, Pa., 16920. The Web site is stampcam pusa.org . You can contact Stamp Camp USA by phone at (814) 258-5601.
P.S.: I spoke with Cheryl Edgcomb, who is a retired postmaster in Pennsylvania and the founder of Stamp Camp USA. She welcomes all inquires about the program.
DEAR HELOISE: I think it’s important for your readers to know that they should read directions that come with lighting fixtures.
My daughter purchased a fixture but used the wrong size light bulbs (higher wattage), and almost caused a catastrophe. Luckily, we found the problem and fixed it right away.
- Dave in Pennsylvania Send a money- or time-saving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, Texas 78279-5000; fax to (210) 435-6473; or e-mail
Weekend, Pages 34 on 12/31/2009
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