February is Black History Month, and in the spirit of Dr. Charles Drew, a black surgeon and blood specialist who became the first medical director of an American Red Cross blood bank in 1941, the Red Cross reminds all eligible donors of the importance of diversity for patients who need their help.
Local blood drives are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Dow Corning–Carrollton, and from 3-8 p.m. Feb. 28 at Relevant Church.
Shelby Energy Cooperative will award an educational trip for three high school juniors to Washington, D.C.
The Washington Youth Tour provides an all-expense-paid educational trip for high school juniors, age 16-18. To be eligible, parents or guardians of students who enter must use Shelby Energy for electrical service to their primary residences.
February is “I Love My Library Month.” Tell the library why you love them between now and Feb. 14 and receive a sweet treat from the librarians. Cards available at the desk.
Call the library at (502) 732-7020 for more information.
Carrollton High School’s Class of 1963 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion Oct. 5.
Class members are trying to contact all teachers, coaches and administrators from the years of 1960-63 and their 1963 classmates.
If you know the contact information for any of these people, contact Mike Lewis, (502) 347-5494; Bill Banks, at
bill.and.linda@earthlink.net;or Mary Sue Wilson,
susieq45_kentuckyk@hotmail.comor (859) 485-7210.