Levies seek to make up for cuts in state aid. 1  A host of county, municipal, and township property tax levies will be on the Nov. 4 ballot, many of them to make up for cuts in state tax funds. 2  Issue 9 on the upcoming ballot is asking for one of the lowest dollar amounts of all the levies in the county.
GIVE SOMEONE A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE. If you are between the ages of 17 and 35, you can register to be a stem cell donor. There is currently a greater need for males and ethnically diverse individuals to register.
Donated blood is tested to make sure that it is safe to use. It's also checked for its type. This makes sure that the person who needs blood gets the right type. Who can donate blood? To donate blood, you must: Be at least 17 years old. (In some states, you can donate if you are 16 years old and get permission from a parent.) Weigh at least 110 lb (50 kg). Be in good health.