Logan Democrats, Red Cross blood drive, Paul Boatman, Hartem FFA hunter clinic, HSLC garage sale, Mount Pulaski pickup dates for landscape waste

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[April 03, 2014]  Logan Democrats to meet April 12

The Logan County Democrats will meet on Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room at the Lincoln Public Library.

The Logan County Democrats are sponsoring a raffle for a 50-inch RCA TV with HDTV and LED. Tickets are $5 each. The drawing will be at the Logan County Fair in August. For more information or tickets, contact Rebecca Drake, chair, at 217-796-3519.

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Lincoln College to host Red Cross blood drive April 15

PEORIA — Potentially lifesaving blood donations can only come from generous volunteers. This April, during National Volunteer Month, the American Red Cross invites eligible donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and help meet the constant need for donated blood.

Approximately 5,600 times a day someone receives blood donated through the Red Cross. While all types are needed, donors with type O-positive or negative, B-negative, and A-negative are especially encouraged to give.

Visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to learn more and schedule an appointment.

Upcoming blood donation opportunity in Logan County:

• April 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Lincoln College, 300 Keokuk

How to donate blood

Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

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Paul Boatman to speak at writing club

Lincoln Writer's Club will meet Tuesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room of the student center at Lincoln College. Paul Boatman, chaplain of Safe Haven Hospice, will be the guest speaker, focusing on how writing reflects our life's direction.

The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 732-2723.

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Hartsburg-Emden FFA to host Hunter Safety Clinic

HARTSBURG — The Hartsburg-Emden FFA is hosting a Hunter Safety Clinic on April 4 and 5 at the Hartsburg American Legion building. Participants must attend both sessions. The clinic starts at 6 p.m. April 4, and the April 5 session begins at 9 a.m.

For more information, contact Betsy Pech at 217-642-5244.

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HSLC seeks donations for annual garage sale

The Humane Society of Logan County will have its fundraising garage sale this year on June 13, 14 and 15, in conjunction with the Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale. The Humane Society's sale will again be at the Logan County Fairgrounds.

A wide variety of items will be available, including home décor, books, toys, furniture, sporting goods, clothing, shoes, belts, purses and much more. Food will also be available.

Spring cleaning time? Make extra space at home and help Logan County animals too.

Donations of clean, gently used items may be dropped off each Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning May 7. Please enter through south gate. Electronics cannot be accepted.

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City of Mount Pulaski announces pickup dates for landscape waste

MOUNT PULASKI — The city of Mount Pulaski has announced this year's schedule for landscape waste pickup. Pickup days will be as follows: April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1.

Click here for guidelines.

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