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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2007

Contact: Danny Haynes
941-729-3982
Daniel.A.Haynes@usps.com

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“Light” focused on Stamp Collecting Month

Ellenton Post Office to Offer Stamp Collecting Event

Ellenton FL —  The Ellenton Postal Service located at 2605 72nd Ave E is hosting a stamp collecting event on Saturday October 27 from 9:00AM until 2:00PM.  Al Light from the Sarasota Philatelic Club will be on hand to answer questions regarding all facets of stamp collecting and demonstrate the correct way to handle, organize and collect stamps.  Children are invited to attend and learn about the “World’s most popular hobby”, and receive a grab bag to get their collections started.

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