Nov. 7 Clearfield-Jefferson ARC Notes

Your last opportunity is Tuesday to Order your Thanksgiving pies! 10” Pies, ready to bake. Caramel Apple Walnut, Apple crisp, Peach, Cherry, Pecan, Strawberry-Rhubarb, Pineapple upside-down, and Pumpkin Roll are $8.00 and Blackberry, Blueberry, Very Berry and Red Raspberry are $10.00. Order deadline is November 10, 2009 and delivery is November 23, 2009. Look for order forms at your place of business or call the Clearfield office at 765-5516 and 849-2712 in Brookville to place your order. Support your local American Red Cross and save yourself time and effort.

Preparedness is a vital step for everyone in this age of unpredictability. Do you have a disaster supply kit? Do you have a fire escape plan? Are you ready to be sheltering in place in your home for days with no electricity; are you familiar with the Pandemic Flu steps to avoid spreading the disease and for home care of the ill?

Are you trained in lifesaving FA/CPR? Would you know what to do in case of a Emergency? The American Red Cross can help. Call 765-5516 or 849-2712 for more information or guidance in Getting Prepared!

Having provided comfort and aid to those in need since 1881, the Red Cross quickly adopted Blood Services as a fundamental part of its humanitarian mission.

Started as a war relief effort to provide life-saving blood for soldiers during World War II, Red Cross Blood Services has grown to become an industry leader — collecting and distributing half the nation's blood supply.

All the technology and science, however, is only made possible by one simple selfless act: An average person takes time out of his busy schedule to give a piece of himself so that someone he will never know has a chance to live. This incredible act of kindness, that allows a stranger to celebrate another birthday, give birth to a child, or share another Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends, is at the heart of what we do.
Blood donors are always needed. To give blood be at least 17 years old or 16 years old if allowed by state law, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood in the last 8 weeks (56 days). "Healthy" means that you feel well and can perform normal activities. If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, "healthy" also means that you are being treated and the condition is under control. See our listed bloodmobiles below and call for your appointment or donor eligibility questions at 1-800-542-5663
Christmas is coming quickly! We are selling decorative Wreaths; Live, long lasting 20” Noble fir, decorated with Juniper berries, Incense Cedar, Pine cones and a bow. Order deadline is NOON on November 20, 2009 and delivery date is December 2, 2009. Cost is a $20.00. Please call 765-5516 in Clearfield and 849-2712 in Brookville to order.

Health & Safety Classes:
Babysitter Training will be held at the Red Cross office on December 5, 2009 at 9:00 am. The course offers a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, 11 - 14 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. Participants learn basic care and first aid techniques. This format, along with the course video and an enthusiastic instructor, keeps the interest of the babysitters and provides a meaningful classroom experience. Call 765-5516 to register.

CPR for the PROFESSIONAL RESCUER: For Healthcare Providers, a 2 year certification, is scheduled for November 21, 2009 at 9:00am at the Red Cross office. Call 765-5516 to register.

Cat and Dog First Aid: The October 28 class will be rescheduled in the near future. $20.00 will supply you with the course certification and your choice of Cat or Dog First Aid Book and DVD. Learn to care for your pet until you can get them to a vet! Please call the office at 765-5516 if you would be interested in attending a Pet First Aid class.
Adult CPR – Clearfield –November 18 and December 3, 2009
Brookville – November 17, 2009
Punxsutawney – December 7, 2009
Infant Child CPR– Clearfield – December 3, 2009


First Aid – Clearfield – November 18, 2009
Brookville – November 19, 2009
Punxsutawney – December 8, 2009
Call 765-5516 in Clearfield or 849-2712 in Brookville & Punxsutawney to register for classes or place an order.
Visit the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter web site at www.clearfieldjeffersonredcross.org for all the local Red Cross news.

Clearfield Bloodmobile Schedule

Mon. Nov. 9 Lock Haven University – Clearfield 10:00-4:00
Mon. Nov. 9 Trinity United Methodist Church 12:00-6:00
Fri. Nov. 20 Fixed Site 440 Front Place 12:00-6:00
Fri. Nov. 27 Fixed Site 12:00-6:00
Jefferson County Bloodmobile Schedule


Friday, Nov. 20 Calvary Church of the Nazarene 12-6
Tuesday, Nov. 24 Masonic Lodge-Reynoldsville 1-7
Friday, Nov. 27 Big Run War Memorial - Big Run 12:30-6

Red Cross is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and RSVP Station.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org. Support your American Red Cross! Checks may be sent to Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 1100 S. Second St. Suite 2, Clearfield, Pa 16830, or Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 18 Western Ave, Brookville, Pa 15825. VISA and MasterCard are accepted.