Archive for April, 2010
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Friday, April 30th, 2010 by Jerry Daniels
A first impression isn’t always a valid way to make a judgment about a subject that requires a closer look. However, my first impression of two new art installations in Hastings were both very positive.
Tags: ceramics, painting, sculptures
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Grocery Deals (April 27 – May 3)
Thursday, April 29th, 2010 by Renee Thomsen
Did you know Redbox offers a promo code good for a free movie rental on the first Monday of every month? The code is sent via text message on your mobile phone.
Tags: coupon, coupons, deal, Deals, groceries. Thirfty Thursday, grocery
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Food Safety and Barbeques
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 by Suzie Brown
When shopping, buy cold food like meat and poultry last, right before checkout. Separate raw meat and poultry from other food in your shopping cart. To guard against cross-contamination, put packages of raw meat and poultry into plastic bags.
Tags: BBQ, food safety, marinating
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When the City Girls Visit
Monday, April 26th, 2010 by Judy Sandeen
Our two grandgirls, ages 6 and 8, seem to love to visit Hastings from the big city of St Paul, Minnesota. While I’d like to think that their grandparents are the greatest reason, the truth is that they have an absolute blast when they’re here, and the attractions of Hastings are the big draw.
Tags: library, museum, park, water park
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The Hastings Public Library is Super Rad!
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 by Russanne Erickson
Books are amazing. The day after I moved here – literally – I went to the library to get my library card. I didn’t have anything with my address on it, so I had to have my landlord type up a letter saying I did indeed live at the Chateau. The library lets you read books for FREE!
Tags: books, Hasting Public Library, reading
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Grocery Deals (April 20-26)
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 by Renee Thomsen
Each Thursday, I’ll match Hastings grocery store sale items (as promoted in Hastings Tribune and other area newspaper inserts) with internet and manufacturer coupons.
Tags: coupon, coupons, deal, Deals, groceries, grocery, thrifty thursday
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Taking Hastings “Higher”: An HJCT Theater Experience
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by Christine Cottam
Over the next few months, TheHWord.com will feature blog posts related to a theatre production being presented by the Hastings Junior Community Theatre (HJCT). This group will be performing “Higher”, an original play written by Superior, Nebraska, native AP Andrews. A number of authors will document their experience on TheHWord.com, including Christine Cottam, HJCT director; and several students involved in the production.
Tags: hastings junior community theatre, hjct
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Sorting Through the Information
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by Becky Sullivan
One of the great things about living in this internet age is there is so much health information right at our fingertips. One of the bad things about living in this internet age is there is so much health information right at our fingertips.
Tags: General Health Websites, Health Information, Medical Library
Posted in Health & Fitness | 1 Comment »




