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The American Legion
Department of Oklahoma
Blood Donation Drive - oklahoma blood institute
Thursday February 10th
Jim Thorpe Building
Sponsored by The American Legion
Thursday, February 10
8:00 am - 11:00 am
2101 N. Lincoln
Bloodmobile
American Legion Post 178 serving the community
During this recent cold spell, American Legion Post 178 in Grove opened its doors as a warming station. According to Post Commander Lee Cathey the post opened its doors for 48 hours straight serving coffee, hot chocolate and meals when the temperature dipped to as low as 13 degrees on January 1 & 2.
"I was overwhelmed with the number of people who volunteered to staff with two-people on two - hour shifts." A number of people took advantage of the offer including families who had lost electricity during the time.
"We have now decided to offer this service anytime the temperature is predicted to be 20 degrees or less during a 24 - hour period", Cathey announced during a Grove city council meeting.
" I told my members we had missed out on an opportunity to serve the community. We will certainly do this on a regular basis in the future."
American legion post 178 is located at 114 Broadway behind McDonalds on O'Daniel Parkway. To reach the post call 918-786-9860
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