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| Blood Center Preparing for 4th of July Holiday Blood Usage While the Central Illinois Community Blood Center wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July celebration, the truth is this is a difficult time for the blood center. “With the holiday falling on a Friday many people are taking off work a day early to enjoy a long weekend.” said David Parsons, CEO of the CICBC. “Because of additional travel to holiday celebrations we often see an increase in trauma-related injuries, but donations typically decrease because people are busy with their families and friends. Our local hospitals must be prepared with a blood supply that will meet the needs of patients in our communities, before and after the holiday. To meet those needs, we are encouraging people to attend one of the many blood drives we are holding in the region.” said Parsons. Central Illinois Community Blood Center is the sole provider of blood for 19 area hospitals, and the center has to collect at least 200 units of blood a day from volunteer donors to meet the needs of area hospitals. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with a signed parental consent form), weigh at least 110 pounds and feel healthy. The CICBC is issuing a call for healthy individuals who have not donated whole blood in the last 56 days to give what’s in their hearts to make sure blood is available for friends, neighbors or family members if they should need it. July 3 Noble Roman's, Edwardsville 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Free license plate frame to registered donors July 7 1st United Methodist Church Greenville 3pm to 7pm Platelet and blood drive Free license plate frames to registered donors and a coupon for a free Blizzard donted by the Greenville Dairy Queen Anderson Hospital Maryville - 2pm to 6pm Ice cream treat from Anderson Hospital and a pair of Grizzly baseball tickets for each registered donor Denny’s Glen Carbon - 10am to 2pm Free 10% off coupon for your next meal at Denny’s to all registered donors Memorial Medical Center Springfield 2pm to 6pm For more information please visit www.cicbc.org Please, give what’s in your heart and donate blood. |
| July in Granite City It's the best time of summer in our own hometown! The Patriots In The Park Celebration is in full swing, showcasing our local talent, offering hours of hometown entertainment and most of all, bringing out our patriotism and sense of community pride! Our fireworks display is the best in the area, that's why folks from miles around flock to celebrate the fourth of July in Granite City! Thank you Patriots In the Park Committees & Happy 4th of July Granite City |
| If you have ever visited our Eddleman-Kite Collection, located in the Historical Granite City section of our site, we are sure you enjoyed the vintage photographs of our city. Now, Sparky Eddleman is sharing a portion of his personal local memorabilia collection for all to enjoy! Please click here to take a trip back in time. |
| Happy 15th Birthday July 20, 2008 Dani Daily Love you always, Mom, Noah, Tony, Ethan & Friends |
Blood Drive July 15th 2008 Elks Lodge Maryville Road 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm For appointments please call April Brumley at 931-1262 Walk-ins welcome This is a blood drive for, and on behalf of, Hannah Brumley |
| In the spirit of Independence Day and community pride, we present the poem "Saga - Granite City" by Gladys Chapman |
| Near a great and mighty river, stands a city small with pride. Built by men of many nations, working shoulder side by side. Iron and steel has been their trademark, with enameled pots and pans, Many tanks and combat armour, they have sent to other lands. When the threat of war loomed greatest, they were there to do their share. You will find our young men fighting, for our freedom everywhere. There are schools and there are churches, there are parks and sheltered nooks. With a warmth of friendly culture and a wealth of famous books. Seeking justice, healing illness, holding out a helping hand. You will find our city standing, as few others in a land. All together in great union, for we really love and care. Not alone for those among us, but for people everywhere. Yes, the city it is smoky This so often, I've been told Tho, the outer rim is blackened Lies within, a heart of gold. |
| Did you know that Granite City has it's very own military surplus store? Fully stocked with authentic military items from around the world! For camping, survival and hunting... check out Uncle Hump's! |
| Visit Uncle Hump's Military Surplus today! |
| How about a FREE pocket knife? Check out the coupon at P & R's ODDS & ENDS! |
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All Nations Deliverance Ministries This is the place where miracles happen every day $150 Computer Program For Qualifying Families Click here for additional information |
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| Neighborhoods Wabash place Amos Court 2200 Block of Cleveland Businesses Bank of Edwardsville 3502 Maryville Road Prudential One Reality Center 1735 Pontoon Road Garden Gate Tea Room 839 Niedringhaus Avene |
Residences 3438 Colgate Place 3436 Colgate Place 2738 State Street 2531 Pontoon Road 2800 Grand Avenue 1204 27th Street 3409 Princeton Drive 2243 Cleveland Blvd. 2215 Lincoln Avenue (Lights) 3504 Franklin (Lights) 1608 Amos Court 2425 Adams |
| 2008 Patriots In The Park Decorating Contest Displays |
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| We will now be archiving our home pages in the Thumbs & Archives section of GraniteCityGossip.com Also, if you have photographs, family stories or any memorabilia you want to share, please send it our way. We'll put your name in lights! |
| GraniteCityGossip.com presents the Sandy Sides Collection. A collection of vintage photographs of Sandy & her family's early life in Granite City - Click Here |
| "Sending Our Troops A Piece Of Home" Come "adopt a trooper", send a care package and make a difference to our troops. Go to our website, fill out the information, and you can be sending a package from home to a soldier, sailor, airman, Marine or Coast Guard serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar, South Korea or Kosovo. We believe any military serving outside of the continental U.S. can be in harms way! You may contact Julieann with any questions at 314-440-6859 www.asoldierswishlist.org www.ultimatemilitarymom.com www.myspace.com/julieannday A Soldier's Wish List is a 501 (c) (3) Non-profit Organization |