A slice for a poke

In the southern part of Wyoming, it takes 500 people a week to donate blood to serve the 47 area hospitals in this region. One out of every three people will need blood during their lives but only one in 20 people regularly give blood.

Saratoga’s next blood drive with United Blood Services is on Tuesday, July 11 from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Ann’s Parish Hall. The drive is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and will include a slice of fresh, home-baked pie for all donors.

This drive is especially important because it is being held during the summer. According to Jim Larscheid, blood drive coord...