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Winter is here! Most schools have used more than their share of calamity days. What should the schools do to make them up?
  Go an extra half hour a day.
  Use spring break.
  Go extra days in the summer.
  Stop taking so many snow days.
 
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Blood Donors


Blood is needed everyday for preemies, cancer patients, accident victims and surgeries.  Become a regular donor.  Every time you donate, you help save the lives of three people.  Call 937-399-2611 to set up your appointment.

American Red Cross


The local chapters of the American Red Cross offer health and safety classes each month and provide many services to Clark, Champaign and Logan Counties.  The Red Cross is always there when a house fire occurs helping with housing and personal needs.  You can become a volunteer or help with a monetary donation.  Each chapter also holds many health fairs and fundraisers that you can be a part of - for information in Clark County, call 399-3872 - in Champaign and Logan, call 650-5001.

Alzheimer's Association
The Miami Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association can help patients, caregivers and professionals with the latest information on the disease.  Find out more by calling 800-272-3900 or log onto www.alzdayton.org.

Disabled Veterans


There are 135 state run and state funded long-term care facilities across the nation - many veterans do not realize they may be eligible to benefit from these facilities - if you or someone you know needs assistance, call the toll free number for more information - 1-866-331-1944.

Literacy Tutors


The Clark County Literacy Coalition is looking for volunteers to help people with their reading skills - for information, call 323-8617.

Thank Veterans
There are over 26 milliion veterans - people who have protected our nation through times of war and peace - visit www.thankyouveterans.org to send a message.

Food Pantry/Urbana


The New Hope Church Mission of Urbana, 531 Hagenbuch Street, has a food pantry.  If you're in need, pantry hours are Wednesdays 5 to 7PM and Saturdays from noon to 3PM.  For emergency help, call Alice at 788-2040 or Paulette at 788-7577.

Habitat for Humanity
The Clark County Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers who would like to build homes in the community.  Just log onto www.clarkcountyhabitat.org and click on the "Volunteer Now"button.

Clark County Special Olympics


Clark County Special Olympics is always in need of volunteers and if you're interested in becoming an athlete, they want to hear from you.  Call 328-5200 for information.

Uninsured Help Line


Nearly one-third of 47 million uninsured Americans are eligible for government health coverage - to find out more, call 1-800-234-1317.

National Trail Parks & Recreation District
Your family can enjoy many different activities with the National Trail Parks & Recreation District's wide selection - call 328-PARK or click here for a complete list or more information.

AMVETS Post 25 Career Center


The AMVETS Post 25 Career Center, 1920 Kenton Street in Springfield offers over 2000 computerized courses free to all Veterans and you do not have to be a member of AMVETS.  Non-Veterans may also take the courses for a small fee.  For information, call the Career Center at 937-450-2675 or AMVETS Post 25 at 937-323-6602.

Paralyzed Veterans
Americans everywhere care about our nation's men and women serving overseas, especially those returning with catastrophic injuries.  For more than 60 years, Paralyzed Veterans of America, has helped out veterans with spinal cord injury and disease.  Paralyzed Veterans will continue to help our veterans to make sure they receive all the medical care and benefits to which they are entitled.  To find out more, visit www.pva.org.

Angel Food Ministries - Ongoing
With today's economic challenges, many ordinary families have fallen on hard times and just need a little help to make ends meet.  Angel Food Ministries can make a difference - it's a nationwide program offering low cost food relief to anyone in need.  There are several locations in our area - log onto www.angelfoodministries.com to find the Host Site closest to you.

Alzheimer's Cargiver Series - Ongoing
The Alzheimer's Associaion Miami Valley Chapter will offer a Caregiver Education Series starting in September in eight area location including North Dayton, Greenville, Troy, Sidney, Fairborn, Springfield, and Bellefontaine.  Learn about the basics of the disease.  For more information or to register, call Velma Barber at 937-291-3332 or log on to www.alzdayton.org.

Kiss Country 101.7 PSA Guidelines


All public service announcements with essential information (date, time, cost, phone number, etc.)  will be posted at kisscountry.com's "Community Calendar."  To be considered for on air announcements, information must be received at least two weeks in advance of event - first come, first served.  On air announcements will be made one week before event date. Emergency information such as school closings or delays, etc. will take precedence over regular public service announcements.  You may send your public service information to fax # 937-399-3661 or by mail to WKSW, 2963 Derr Road, Springfield OH  45503.

Second Harvest Food Bank


The Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign, and Logan Counties are currently accepting applications for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors.  This is a federal USDA food and nutrition program serving nutritionally at-risk, income eligible adults.  To participate, you must be age 60 or older, reside in Clark, Champaign, or Logan Counties, and meet further guidlines, proof of age, and residency.  Call 937-323-6507 in Clark County, 937-652-2125 in Champaign County, and 937-599-5595 in Logan County for more information.