DAY-AFTER SHOPPERS STOCK UP ON DEALS.Byline: Jim Feehan The Register-Guard The after-Christmas holiday clearance prices Monday were too good for Lorraine Olson to pass up. So she stocked up on wrapping paper Noun 1. wrapping paper - a tough paper used for wrapping kraft, kraft paper - strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution butcher paper - a strong wrapping paper that resists penetration by blood or meat fluids , a wreath and a Nutcracker statue among other items from the clearance section of the Springfield Target store. Olson put her belongings in storage and fled her Orlando, Fla., home three weeks ago for a new start in Eugene after she became fed up with this year's record-setting number of hurricanes. "It cost me less to buy these items new than to have my Christmas things shipped to me from Florida," she said. Olson chose Eugene because one of her sons graduated from Eugene Bible College A Bible college is an institution of higher education in which the course of study specializes in biblical studies. This curriculum differs from the focus on academic programs of Christian liberal arts colleges or research universities, which may include, but are not limited to, and other family lived on the West Coast. "Friends in Florida think I'm crazy "I'm Crazy" is a short story written by J. D. Salinger in 1945 for Collier's magazine. From all his short stories involving Holden Caulfield, this one is most similar to Catcher In The Rye, as it simply recounts well-known scenes with Mr. to leave. I think they're crazy to stay," she said as navigated her shopping cart through the discount retailer. She was not alone as hundreds of cost-conscious consumers streamed to stores in Eugene and Springfield to buy holiday clearance items, to exchange gifts or cash in gift cards to retail stores. Nabiha Doolittle of Cottage Grove Cottage Grove, village (1990 pop. 22,935), Washington co., SE Minn., near the St. Croix River; inc. 1965. There is farming (cattle, sheep, corn, and soybeans) and manufacturing (chemicals and machinery). said she doesn't mind the crowds and looks forward to buying gift wrap and ornaments each year after Christmas. "It's all about the sales," she said. Clara Springer of Springfield bought a stash stash Drug slang noun A place where illicit drugs are hidden of holiday wrapping paper five years ago and now needed to replenish her supply, she said. "These are the best buys for paper and wrappings," she said. Retailers traditionally move holiday-themed items the day after Christmas by slashing prices. Wrapping paper, gift bags, garlands, wreaths, artificial trees, Santa soap dispensers and Dale Earnhardt This article is about the elder Dale Earnhardt. For his son, see Dale Earnhardt, Jr.. For the racing team he founded, see Dale Earnhardt, Inc.. Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. Christmas stockings for the NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. fan in your family were among the holiday items available. About two dozen eager shoppers were at Target when it opened early at 7 a.m., an hour earlier than normal, said Springfield Target spokeswoman Jen Manlig. "Holiday seasonal items, electronics, movies, music and books are big sellers the day after Christmas," Manlig said. "We have to make room for our next seasonal item - Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: see Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Lovers' holiday celebrated on February 14, the feast day of St. Valentine, one of two 3rd-century Roman martyrs of the same name. St. ." This year's hottest-selling item: Apple iPods, which the store keeps in locked cases and sells immediately upon arrival. "Anything having to do with iPod is huge this year," said Manlig. A little farther down the Gateway Mall, Diane Wells of Salem sipped a double tall latte at the mall's food court and mulled over how she'll spend her gift cards. "Some people say giving money or gift cards is gauche," Wells said. `Well I say, `Show me the money.' ' CAPTION(S): Nabiha Doolittle and her son Noah, 6, look for after-Christmas bargains at Target in Springfield on Monday. |
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