Digest

Blood shortage brings call for folks to donate

By TIMES WIRES
Published August 19, 2007

COUNTYWIDE

LifeSouth Community Blood Center has reported an emergency blood shortage in northern Florida, which includes Hernando County. Some centers have less than a day's supply of blood in reserve. LifeSouth is the sole blood supplier for 35 medical facilities in 17 Florida counties. Area residents who can donate are urged to visit the local LifeSouth center at 12395 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, or donate at one of the bloodmobile locations. To donate, you must be at least 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and show a valid photo ID. For information or for bloodmobile locations, call 596-2002 or visit the Web site at www.lifesouth.org.

BACK TO SCHOOL

Bus routes, times are listed online

Monday is the first day of school in the Hernando County public school system. School bus routes and pickup times are available online at the School Board Web site: www.hcsb.k12.fl.us/transportation/index.htm. Parents should expect buses to run later than scheduled during the first week of school while administrators and drivers take extra time to ensure that children are on the correct bus. For information, call the district transportation office at 797-7003.

Today's picks

Hernando Sportsman's Club summer Gun and Knife Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St., Brooksville. Cost $6; youth 16 and younger admitted free, but must be accompanied by an adult. 799-3605.

Latin American Civic and Cultural Association hosts T'Danzant: 4 to 8 p.m., SNPJ Hall, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. Tickets $7 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Dinner available for additional cost. 683-6742 or 263-5066.

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