The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

June Blood Donor Clinic falls short The Midland Red Cross held a blood donor clinic at the Civic Centre last Wendesday and came 15 units short of its 310-unit goal. For eight hours, Red Cross volunteers prepared donors and collected blood while people enjoyed juice and donuts supplied by volunteers. Although there were 343 potential donors, only 310 were accepted. Jim Manuel, a Midland Baptist minister, received a pin and certificate for his 50th time giving blood. Manual, 48, says, '"'actual- ly this is my fifty-first time, but I appreciate the cer- tificate all the same." Other 50th certificate donors were Richard St. Amant, Edward Light and Pat Dawe. Douglas Lawrence, Robert Main and Oliver Deschambault received 35th donor certificates. Potential donors began with filling out an informa- tion card and having their blood tested for con- taminants or drugs. As well, people answered a questionaire asking about medication or illness ---Obituary Florence Goatc Florence Phoebe Goat- cher who's last residence was the Villa Retirement Lodge, Midland, died June 14 at the retirement home. She was 90 year's old. Daughter of George and Mary Brawn, Florence was born in England. She met her husband while still liv- ing there and on January 15, 1918 married Frank Daniel Goatcher in Nor- thampton, who sadly pass- ed away 20 years ago. A Midland resident for many years she enjoyed the area and loved the beauty of the country. her dies at 90 She is survived by her two daughters Hazel Pet- tersen who resides in Van- couver and Helen Elo of Thunder Beach, Ontario. As well she is survived by 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 16 at Nicholls Funeral Home. Rev. A. Fathering was the of- ficiating clergy. Interment was at St. Mark's Cemetery, Midland. Pall bearers were Danny Goat- cher, Randy Elo, Kevin Kelly, Tom Hendy, Bill Playter. Birks dies at age // Jack Birks of 36 Anne Street, Penetanguishene died June 14, 1986 at the Penetanguishene General Hospital following a brief illness. He was 77. Birks was born in England and came to live with an aunt in Vancouver at the age of 15. He has been a resident of this area for the last 40 years and was well known in Cognashene and Penetanguishene. During his long and rewarding life he operated a tourist lodge in Cognashene and for many years ran a confectionery store on Roberts Street West in Penetanguishene. As well he served on the Penetanguishene Police Force for 10 years. At the end of his employment years he was a security of- ficer at the R.C.A. plant. Birks is survived by his wife Marjorie, and his two daughters Pamela Robitaille of Penetanguishene and Cyn- thia Deschambault of Midland. As well the deceased is morned by his five grand- children, Tara, Jeremy, Jai Robitaille and Holly and Kelly Deschambault. His one surviving sister, Lesley Birks of Brighton England is also saddened by the news of her brother's death. Funeral services were held at All Saints Anglican ™ A lot of call life "The Survival of the Fittest". You know, a lot of people are right. people \ a) | The Canacian mowement tor personal hiness Church, Penetanguishene on June 17, 1986 . Rev. J. Barclay was the officiating clergy. Interment was at St. James-on-the Lines Cemetry, Penetanguishene. Pall bearers were Martin and Richard Robitaille, Marcel Dorion, Bernard Maracle, Doug Leroux and Mickey Yule. within the last six months. minutes." Pamphlets about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syn- drome (AIDS) and about giving blood were laid out on tables. "The rules are there to protect both donors and those receiving blood," said Imi Melnyk, chairper- son of the Red Gross blod donor clinics. "Donors can give blood as often as every three months and first-time donors must lie down for 10 minutes and sit for another 10 to make sure they're all right before they leave," she says. "For other donors, it only takes 10 This is Melnyk's. first time chairing the clinics. Some of the-restrictions to giving blood are illness in the last six months, prescription medication, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, kidney disease, high blood pressure and lund and heart disease. If potential donors suffer from any of these, some can still give blood but parts of it can't be used. Thirty three people were refused at the clinic for various reasons Melnyk says. If donors have had their ears pierced or had Canadian Crafts Gift Shop and qi Hwy. 93 at the bridge in Wyebridge SIDEWALK SALE vm IO% on Selected Items Saturday, June 28 10 am. to 6 p.m. \ Annual Art Sponsored by Orillia Guild of Artists & Artisans THURS., FRI., SAT. JULY 3, 4,5 ORILLIA SQUARE MALL Forty personally selected area artists and artisans will be displaying various media of art, woodworking, carving and sculpture, weaving, stained glass, leatherwork, jewellery, soft sculpture, photography and much more. THURS. JULY 3 - 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. FRI. JULY 4-9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. SAT. JULY 5-9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. acupuncture within six months of giving blood, there may be a chance of spreading hepatitis. The virus may not show up dur- ing clinic testing. Folloing is a list of the donors for the June clinic: Church announce At Midland Pentecostal Church, 170 Eight Street, Midland, there will be a potluck supper Saturday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a service with special music and evangelist, Jim Anglin, from Meaford speaking. On Sunday, June 22 in both the 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. ser- vices Jim Anglin will be preaching and his wife will be singing. Everyone is welcome. 3 Rings of Family Fun Under the World's Largest "BIG TOP"' BARRIE - GEORGIAN MALL Showtimes Monday, June 30 Tuesday, July 1 1:00 Gen. Admission Adults $8.50 Children $6.00 Better Seats Available Customer pays any applicable taxes Tickets on sale at Georgian Mall, j BASS & the Circus Info: (416) 872-1111 Charge tickets 872-BASS FREE Children's General Admission Coupons available at Loblaws Bring this Ad for $2 .00 Off any Child's Seat, 11 and under 7:30 7:30 4:30 4:30 BELINDA & BROTHER Special Group aS ALL HANDBAGS Many Colours and Styles to Choose LADIES' ESPADRILLES $g99 Asst. Sizes and Colours Special Group LADIES' FLATS Price Reg. to $15 MEN'S, LADIES' JOGGERS Limited Sizes Special Group Reg. to $40 yyy ST LEATHER PATCH WORK BAGS heque ee pee pe eh slic Tuesday, June 24, 1986, Page 11 Pee ae a ee a