Warren Dahlgard 
February 6, 1997 
Warren V. Dahlgard Jr., 45, Of Oak Drive, Mountaintop, Died Thursday At His 
Home.

Alberta Wood 
February 5, 1997 
Alberta M. Wood, 78, Of Effort, Formerly Of Shades Creek, Luzerne County, Died 
Wednesday At Her Home.

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Need for blood knows no season and neither should Red Cross donors &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Now that the holiday rush has passed and everyone is waiting for the first
signs of spring, I just wanted to take a few moments and reflect on the
kindness of people during the holiday seasonWe at the Wyoming Valley Chapter
of the American Red Cross are twice blessed to be a part of this great valley. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The blood service department, in conjunction with various businesses,
schools, hospitals and community groups, sponsored several blood drives over
the holiday period. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The response to these blood drives was overwhelming. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Temple B'nai B'rith (which opened its doors to donors on Christmas Eve),
the merchants who donated prizes and surprises, businesses that contributed
refreshments, and volunteers who took time from their own families to help
during the drives, we thank you. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Special mention belongs to the students from Wyoming Valley West and
Wyoming Area high schools who helped staff the Christmas Eve and New Year's
Eve blood drives. They brought with them the enthusiasm of their youth. Not
only did both schools run very successful drives in December, but they also
volunteered to help with these special drives. Our hats go off to these young
people. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Special thanks goes to America's Pride of Wyoming Valley, a group of young
people involved in drug education programs for their peers. We appreciate the
many hours they volunteered for the blood donor program. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The most important part of any successful blood drive is the donors. To
those who took the time, away from family and festivities to make sure that
our hospitals would have a sufficient supply of blood during the holidays, we
couldn't have done it without you. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Now that the holidays are over, most people just want to hibernate till
spring, but the needs of the Red Cross can't be put on hold till then. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Surgeries still are being scheduled, accidents still happen, and the need
for blood and blood products continues. There is a special need for donors
with Type O blood. So please bundle up and come out to a blood drive. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 If you are at least 17 years of age, weigh 105 pounds and are in good
health, please take the time to donate blood. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Wyoming
Valley chapter at 823-7161, ext. 33. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Remember, you can help us every 56 days, so please donate blood on a
regular basis. It is one habit that you don't want to break. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Maureen Jordan &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Blood service director &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 American Red Cross &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Wyoming Valley Chapter &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Wilkes-Barre &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Need For Blood Knows No Season And Neither Should Red Cross Donors 
Now That The Holiday Rush Has Passed And Everyone Is Waiting For The First 
Signs Of Spring, I Just Wanted To Take A Few Moments And Reflect On The 
Kindness Of People During The Holiday Season.

Need For Blood Knows No Season And Neither Should Red Cross Donors Now That The Holiday Rush Has Passed And Everyone Is Waiting For The First Signs Of Spring, I Just Wanted To Take A Few Moments And Reflect On The Kindness Of People During The Holiday Season.