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Thistle Lodge 512, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Pittston, presented their annual Christmas donation, in the amount of $500, to the Care and Concern Health Clinic, Pittston.

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Thistle Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, donates to the Care and Concern Free Health Clinic. From left, Lodge members Ed Barth, Jim Falzone, Noble Grand Bob Smith; Clinic Director Gloria Blandina, Msgr. John Bendik, Dr. Mary Sewatsky, and Mary Supey, R.N.

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The clinic, which operates exclusively on donations, has served more than 1700 people in its two-year existence. Private donations are given directly to patient services.

The free health clinic is open Wednesday evenings with registration beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Donations may be sent to Care and Concern Ministries, 35 William Street, Pittston, PA 18640. For information about donating, volunteering or making use of the clinic, call 654-9923.