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Port Perry Star, 17 Sep 1991, p. 15

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14 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 17, 1991 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Draws 182 people Blood Donor Clinic exceeded expectations Brenda Haines of Nestleton lies on a stretcher while giving blood on Tuesday, Sept. 10. With Mrs. Haines Is registered nurse Judy Harmon. FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS. IT'S OUR 20/20 SALE Just when you think you've seen it all. Now for a limited time you can get a 20-piece barrel of Kentucky Fried Chicken for $16.99° or 20 Hot Wings for $9.99* during KFC's 20/20 Sale. See you there. Nobodys Cookin' Like Today's KFC. KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN "Plus Tax. At Participating Restaurants. Hwy, TA & Water Street, Port Perry 985-0020 Scugog Township residents literally lined up to give the gift of life on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at a blood donor clinic. The clinic was hosted by Fi- delity Lodge 428 AF&A at the Masonic Lodge in Port Perry. "We have to thank the com- munity," said Don Bower, sen- ior warden and chairman of the blood donor committee. "The turn out was just su- perb." In total, 182 people attended the clinic and 178 units of blood were collected. "Red Cross collected more units than ever before from Port Perry and its surrounding area," Mr. Bower said. Normally 10 per cent of those in attendance are ineligible to give blood. Mr. Bower said he was amazed that only four peo- ple were turned away. The number of units collected surpassed everyone's expecta- tions. Mr. Bower hoped 150 units would be collected, while officials at the Red Cross had a goal of 100 units. BEE RENT ONe epi aw A The blood donor clinic at the Masonic Lodge was a tre- "We received tremendous support from the local resi- dents," said Lola Greczylo, area manager for Central Ontario Blood Donor Recruitment. "It went remarkably well," Ms. Greczylo said. "We're thrilled with the response." She gave credit to the Mason- ic Lodge for the wonderful job they did in organizing the event. "They recruited all the volun- teers and they did an outstand- ing job," Ms. Greczylo said. Twenty volunteers signed up to help out at the clinic, Mr. Bower said. "Each and every one of them were completely invaluable. 1 Just can't say enough great things about them," he said. Mr. Bower would like to thank Country Style Donuts, IGA, and The Meating Place for donating unlimited amounts of refreshments for the donors. The clinic was such a success, the 'local lodge hopes to host four blood donor clinics each year. mendous success. Organizers say 182 people attended and 178 units of blood were donated. Pictured above, Josle Gar- cla looks at the donations. ( Classic : . . - La 4 --- Ra SRI WILK GD DER SRD AAG SE A GAA DADE HS BiB WN - Aluminum Lud. Replacement windows by DM. Why to consider OUR Product: 4 Many styles & colours 4 Maintenance free 4 40 year warranty on PVC 4 Easy operation 4 Easy cleaning 4 Expert installations Our workmanship is only the Best, | Coll 986.5758 for Free Estimate or References. ddan sia cb t Mr -------------------- es Er ---- or SIN TSS [i eR = EAL ERAN veg,

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