Emden Christian Church blood drive, Draw 4 Carroll winners, LCGHS annual meeting, Aaron Butler and Josh Mangano make the Close Up

By Mike Fak

[November 09, 2010]  To help ensure an adequate blood supply for area hospitals, Emden Christian Church, 214 Corn St. in Emden, is hosting a blood drive on the CICBC bloodmobile on Saturday, Nov. 13. The hours of the blood drive are 9 a.m.-noon. For your convenience, call Jessica to sign up toll-free at 1-866-GIVE-BLD, ext. 118, or schedule an appointment online at www.cicbc.org. Walk-ins are also welcome and truly appreciated.

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The winners from the Nov. 7 Draw 4 Carroll drawing are:

• $1,000 -- Cheri Felton; sold by Regina Board

• $500 -- Gaynor Goodman; sold by Gaynor Goodman

• $250 -- Amy Vannoy; sold by Vicki Buchanan

• $100 -- Krystal Bourne; sold by Pat Berger

The next Draw 4 Carroll drawing will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Carroll Catholic School at the Christmas bazaar setup at 10 a.m.

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The Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society is having their annual meeting banquet on Monday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at Rusty's Clubhouse & Grill. Marita Schneider will give a presentation about antique baby plates. For meal reservations, call 732-3200.

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Aaron Butler, an eighth-grader at Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln, has been selected as a Zion Lutheran October Student of the Month.

Aaron has been on the high honor roll at ZLS, and his school activities include baseball, basketball, track and field, choir, Math Bowl, Scholastic Bowl, and speech team.

Aaron attends Lincoln Christian Church. His church and community activities include youth group, choir, VBS and Together for Lincoln.

Aaron's favorite activity is baseball. He also enjoys spending time and doing things with his friends.

Aaron's parents are Doug and Amy Butler of Lincoln.

Josh Mangano, an eighth-grader at Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln, has been selected as a Zion Lutheran October Student of the Month.

Josh's ZLS activities include baseball, basketball, track and field, choir, speech team, Scholastic Bowl, Bible Bowl, Math Bowl, and spelling bee.

He is a member of Lincoln Christian Church. His church and community activities include youth group, choir, soccer, CIY and summer baseball.

Josh is an avid Phillies fan. He also enjoys spending time with friends, reading and playing video games.

Josh's parents are Dr. Mark and Roberta Mangano of Lincoln.

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Got a good piece of news, information or something that we can all brag about? If you do, e-mail Mike and let us tell everyone about it. Plus you can win cash. Every submission, whether we use it or not, will get your name in the Close Up grab bag. At the end of the month we will draw a name and someone will get $25 just for dropping us an e-mail. If you wish, we will be happy to donate your winnings to the organization of your choice.

You can contact Mike at [e-mail].

[MIKE FAK]

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