THREE AREA BLOOD DRIVES COMING UP THIS WEEK

Three blood drives are planned, including one at Kelso, one at Advance and one at Benton.

The Kelso Jaycees will sponsor a blood drive Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Augustine School gym in Kelso.

The Future Farmers of America at Advance High School will sponsor a drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the Advance Elementary School.

The Thomas Kelly School Beta Club will host a blood drive Thursday from 2-7 p.m. at the Thomas Kelly High School gym.

Red Cross officials said local blood supplies have been especially low this winter, so each donation will make a difference.

To give blood, donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be 17 or older. Donors should bring their driver's license with them for identification.