Hosmer and Vitalant will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Monday, Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Hosmer Fire Hall.

To make an appointment go to vitalant.org or contact Judy, 605-283-2430.

A Community Blood Drive is also planned in Ipswich on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 1:15 to 6 p.m. in the Holy Cross Hall.

To make an appointment contact Jerald Brooks, 605-380-1925 or online at Vitalant.org - Donate Now. The Blood Drive code is Ipswich. The Lions Club is sponsoring the drive.

Answer the follow questions to see if you meet the basic eligibility requirements:

Health Status and age

• Do you weig...