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t2 weekender march 20 1993 w 9 i i 1 n veteran red cross donor makes deposits in appreciation don jackson is a survivor in the truest sense of the word hes also a seatofthepants entrepreneur a political rabble rous- er possessed of a caustic wit and a walking advertisement for red cross month it was the survivorred cross con nection i was looking to pursue when i walked into his main st stouffville travel office the other day after all this is the month designat ed by the folks at the red cross to draw attention to the unending need for the gift of life and with a card in his wallet showing some 25 donations which represent maybe half the blood don has deposited since he started giving as a teen hes as likely a candidate for donor sainthood as can be spending an hour with don is like watching a zany tragicomedy in liv ing color hes on the phone one minute relishing the moment as he takes a private health insurance representative to task on behalf of a customer who is experiencing diffi culty collecting on a claim then its time for a momentary reflection on the bizarre accident which cost don the lower part of his left leg he was on a familiarization trip to trinidad in december 1988 don still delights in recalling the speculation of his neighbors as to how he managed to tumble off a hotel balcony six floors to the ground encountering a cactus tree and the side of a mountain on his way he grins and shakes his head while repeating the explanations awaiting him upon his return he was drunk he fell down a mine shaft he was in a fight over a woman someone suggested it was a suicide attempt he remembered throwing his hands into the air actually it was a case of mistaken bathroom door identification in the predawn hours following an uncomfortable flight home don was rushed to torontos expose your toes birkenstock fcfc cka t 4a04 205 main st 9401922 unionville r estate aucti1 sun march 21 at 1pm viewing at 12 noon sheridan parkway hotel highway 7 east at 404 featuring paintings major paintings of palace proportions by outstanding artists furniture a large selection of marble topped ormolu mounted bombe commodes empire credenza boule sideboard bureau plate ladys secretaire carved french victorian chairs carved marble topped tables curio cabinets louis xv gold leafed carved salon set french style dining set highlighted by rococo carved chairs marble bronze figures 4 grouping by major artists art leaded glass lamps georgian sterling antique silverplate oriental porcelain mirrors inc 3 panel art nouveau mirrored screen wine cheese served during viewing from where i live bruce stapley sunnybrook hospital where he was subjected to several hospital proce dures and an eventual amputation his ability to retain his character istic sense of humor both then and now is a delight especially when he pens one of his unique letters to the editor lambasting the goings on at the local council in one such correspondence he suggested council didnt have a leg to stand on regarding its position on the issue of the day and i know all about having a leg to stand on he advised me with a laugh but when it comes to the topic of giving blood theres nothing contro versial as far as don is concerned its a simple matter of banking 1 was making deposits all those years and then i made a withdrawal he offered saying how he had gone through the better part of a gallon of blood in transfusions during his stay town of markham animal control services commencing april 1 1993 will be provided by kennel inn 14378 yonge st aurora south of cn over pass tel 2137176 830 am to 430 pm emergency calls after hours is the same number u super sale up to our entire selection save up to 70 off the regular price of our entire assortment new spring merchandise included shop early for best selection at our new markville mall clearance location 4779930 sale on now in hospital but his humor finds its way back into the conversation when he talks about his hospital days they could see the whites of my eyes i was down a quart don said he first became aware of the need to give blood during two decades as a police officer until 1986 his own accident was before christmas which made him appreci ate people thoughtful enough to give before holidays how many people want to give blood at christmas tune he asked but apparently people did because i got enough g home society fundraising volunteers needed be part of an enthusiastic team raising funds for seniors through special events theres lots of variety fun and its all for a great cause call heather or lorna 4772822 the uhs seniors foundation immmmmmmmimmimmimimimmmmm 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 i 1 i e e i the canadian centre for academic enrichment ltd certified educatlonatlnstitution the centre that enables every learner to perform at potential student of the month i 1 i i 1 1 1 i 6 1 111 ashley pigozzo grade 4 in just 3 months of instruction ashleys reading level has increased 14 grade levels and written language skills increased 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