Chinook hosts successful blood drive

From Carla Jenewein, Red Cross Blood Drive coordinator for Chinook

The Chinook community hosted the American Red Cross Blood Drive Nov. 5.

There were 39 individuals that showed up to donate with four deferrals making the total number of pints donated 35, toward a goal of 41.

We appreciate all who braved the weather to come out and donate. Our next blood drive will be Tuesday, Jan. 7, 12:30-6 p.m. at Wallner Hall. You can go online at http://www.redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment early.

Jim Warburton and Ede Breitmeier reached their four-gallon mark with this blood drive. Great job!

The canteen was hosted by St. Gabriels Catholic Church. As always, the goodies were enjoyed by all of the donors, volunteers and guests. We are all so happy to have had you participate in this very important aspect of the blood drive.

Pastor Jack Mattingly and the United Methodist Church once again provided the site for the drive at Wallner Hall. Setup for the drive was accomplished by Carla Jenewein and Judy Johnson. Cleanup for this drive was made possible by Chrissy Downs and the Jump Youth Group.

     Door prizes were provided by North Central Montana Cattle Women and St. Gabriels Catholic Church. Taking home door prices were Carol Warburton, Elmer Zarn, Sonia Swank, Connie Copenhaver and Louise Nissen.

     Others to be recognized for their willingness to contribute to the smooth running of the drive each time are the ladies at the welcome table: Linda Thompson, Judy Johnson and Patti Treftz. Paulette Keller delivered those beef gift certificates to me promptly before the drive.  

To each and every one of you, my gratitude for your willingness to donate and to participate in one way or another is unending. I apologize in advance if I have forgotten anybody.