March key month for Red Cross News-Chronicle Several blood drives have been scheduled by the American Red Cross for March, a month when maintaining a reliable blood supply becomes especially difficult. Red Cross officials say donations are down about 15 percent during the month becuase donors have colds and flu. This requires additional help from healthy donors. With an average of 34,000 units of red cells needed every day nationwide, donations are critical. There are scheduled drives throughout the area during the month. Walk-ins are welcome at all of them, but appointments can be made by calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. They include: March 5, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Niagara Room A-B-C, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 6, Bethel Lutheran Church, 1350 Bond St., 8-11:30 a.m. March 6, St. John Lutheran Church, 2700 Babcock Road, 8-11 a.m. March 11, American Legion, North St. Augstine, Pulaaaski, 12:30-6 p.m. March 12, St. Louis School Hall, N8710 County Line Road, Dyckesville, 9 a.m.-1 p..m. (call coordinator at 845-5454 for appointment). March 26, Hillcrest School gym, 915 2nd St., Kewaunee, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.