Democracy For the Heart of America

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CASS CO. DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB, THURSDAY, JUNE 12
The Cass Co. Democratic Women's Club will meet at noon on Thursday, June 12, at the Pearl Street Grill on the Harrisonville Square. Lunch is $12. The club is adopting a soldier (or two). Sharon Marshall will be speaking about how important it is to our soldiers to receive gifts from home. Please bring items to send to our soldiers stationed in the Middle East. We would also appreciate someone volunteering to pack and mail the boxes. Below is a list of suggested items.

Mouthwash, sunscreen, magazines, Doritos, Ranch Pringles, Lil Debbie Zebra Cakes, Dr. Pepper and suckers, deodorant, Shower to Shower body powder, jelly beans, disposable cameras, Rice Krispie treats, Altoids/mints, beef jerky, sunflower seeds, chewing gum, nuts, long-distance phone cards, Ziploc bags, coffee, Gatorade, jaw breakers, playing cards, dice, music CDs, toothbrushes & toothpaste, inflatable pillow, cookies in individual packages (big bags often fill with dust if not eaten right away), dominoes, pasta and sauce, canned food items (no pork), spices, smoked oysters and sardines, squeeze butter, individually-wrapped licoriace, microwave popcorn, Ramen noodles, macaroni & cheese, disposable shower towels, olives, pickles, peppers (with lots of bubble wrap around these items), cereal bars, granola bars, microwave pasta that doesn't need refrigeration, hot cocoa mix, soup mix, M&Ms, soup mix, DVDs, koozies to keep water bottles and cans cool, newspapers, magazines, AA & D batteries, air fresheners (like stick-ups, F'breeze), sewing kits, Lysol wipes, hand & face wipes, poker chips, board games, shoe laces for gym shoes and boots, brown t-shires, boot socks, underwear, hand warmers, inflatable seat cushions, razors, ink pens, word puzzle books, Icy-Hot patches, air-activated heat wraps for sore muscles, foot massager, microwaveable plates, bowls and paper plates, vitamins, foot powder, paperback books