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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1998 Acton Red Cross out of blood collecti By FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner The Red Cross ends 25 years of blood collection services in Acton with a blood donor clinic today (Thursday) at the Legion. 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GST to plan total plus postage and i help of 17 Red Cross volun- teers. Donor/volunteer Henry Kroes said reaction to the Red Cross getting out of the blood business is mixed. "T know that some of the (blood) clinic volunteers are going to help in other areas with the Red Cross and some will go with the new agency. As long as the blood gets to the people - that's all that matters," Kroes said. The Halton Hills Red Cross branch will continue its services and programs in- cluding health care equip- ment loans, transportation services, first aid and emer- gency services training. Blood clinic co-ordinator Marianne Clarke said they Zz elie Sy /Jim's Repair Shop i Repairs to all makes of Lawn & Garden Equipment } * Briggs & Stratton + Kohler * Tecumseh ¢ M.T.D.* Poulan Weed Eater *Noma-Murray * Chain Saws Sales & Repairs * Snowblowers * Equipment Rentals Owners: Jeanette & Bruce Pinder i 160 Main St.. Rockwood E property BASEMENT PLAN FINISHED ENTRY AREA 301 SOT, TOTAL SUITE AREA = 695 50.1. PER FLOOR PLAN FINISHED FLOOR AREA = 371 SQ.FT, (© commmset sxnouun Noun Orson (ZQaiActonprecast) CONCRETE LTD. | Authorized Warranty Dealer for} | [= WELL TILES K eb, fe don't expect a major exodus of volunteers or donators. "The name isn't an issue and other than a change in the logo the donors won't notice a difference because it's same place, same station, you might say," Clarke said. For 59 years the Canadian Red Cross ran the national blood system but was forced on business to bow out following the tainted blood scandal of the 1980's. All assets, buildings, equipment, procedures and 3,000 staff will be trarfsferred to the new agency. The Halton Hills Red Cross branch will thank its volunteers and clinic spon- sors at an open house Sept. 17 in Georgetown. 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POLICE BEaT Continued from Page 1 and thieves got away with $2,000 worth of home elec- tronics including a VCR, cas- sette player and computer. Entrance was gained through a small rear window. B&E and assault A 20-year-old Acton resi- charged with break and en- ter, uttering threats and as- sault following a 3 a.m. inci- dent on Saturday, Sept. 5. The man forced his way into a residence, assaulted the tenant and threatened further violence before his arrest. He was also charged with mis- chief on another matter. His court date is Oct. 26. Car stolen Police a 1990 Chevrolet Beretta was stolen from a driveway on Birchway Place overnight on Sept. 3. The vehicle was subsequently lo- - cated on 22 Sideroad and the Town Line with extensive damage to the front end, the ignition and smashed win- dows. At your house? It's time to call your Welcome Wagon Hostess. She will bring congratulations and Sifts for the family and the NEW BABY! Call Betty Ann 853-1944