It seems that many conversations that I have with friends and family recently have revolved around everyone’s plans for summer get-aways.

DEAR EDITOR:
Most people who know me know I have been donating blood for 53 years and I have a total of 215 pints donated so far.
I stopped for a short time because I had tumors on my bladder that had to be removed. When I completed the last of my follow-up treatments, I asked if would be OK if I donated blood again. They said it would so I called the Red Cross in Fort Wayne and set up my appointment to donate the next week at the Eagles.
I was glad to be able to give blood and help people in need again. It has always been very important to me to be able to help save lives.
This next pint will be 27 gallons for me. I only hope that I will be around to give a lot more.
My son and sister are also blood donors.
Paul H. Feathers Sr.

DEAR EDITOR:
Congratulations to Dulton Moore, winner of the Lima area “Youth of the Year,” and our God, Flag and Country winners. And congratulations to our schools and churches for providing the teachers and classes to help all these young people grow and care.

The Phi Delta Sorority would like to thank those who supported its second annual raffle held last fall.
Items raffled included winner’s choice of: dinner for four, chocolate tray or fruit flowers. The winners were, Karen Youngpeter, Jane Rode, Julie McCormick, Diane Steinbrenner and Pam Baxter.
All proceeds from the raffle were used to purchase shoes and boots for children in the Delphos community at Christmas.
We would also like to thank our ticket sponsors.
It is our hope to continue this fundraiser in order to provide for the needs of our community’s children.
Sincerely,
Kristie McCormick
Phi Delta Sorority secretary

Jay and I couldn’t have been prouder Thursday evening as our little Ringo earned his first of what we hope are many diplomas.