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Comment on Fill in the blank: Hastings would be better if we had a ______! by Drew Ceperley

Drew Ceperley — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:16:15 +0000

A bike shop!

Comment on What is your favorite thing about Hastings? by Linsey Martin

Linsey Martin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:36:16 +0000

The bike path! My husband and I have so much fun enjoying the beautiful scenery and the exercise is great too!

Comment on “Can I Afford It?” by Amy Black

Amy Black — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:38:15 +0000

Hooray! …and giving “opportunity cost” a shout out is icing on the cake.

Comment on Should talking on a cell phone while driving be banned? by Mat Jones

Mat Jones — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:57:33 +0000

I think so. I never answer my phone when I’m on the road.

Comment on A Commitment to Grow Hastings by Mary Peterson

Mary Peterson — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:46:21 +0000

I agree with most of what is said about the local economic development fund for business and industry. However, I am very uncomfortable with Hastings Utilities rate payers financing it. Each person paying for utilities is indirectly paying for the program. Personally, I feel this is unfair to those folks on a tight budget (these are the folks that would never find their way into a board room to represent themselves) and I also feel Hastings Utilities is being inappropriately used as a taxation vehicle. Utility bills should not fund any other operations or expenses for the city. Utility bills should reflect the cost of commodities used and the cost to deliver them. Why not use a fair method like property tax or sales tax to fund the program? Those consumming more or who own more pay more. It simply doesn’t seem right that the struggling-to-get by folks are equally bearing the burden for economic development. We all share in the benefits of economic development but I feel this method of passing the expenses through a utility bill is wrong. We need economic development to grow Hastings and we need to be willing to pay for it fairly.

Comment on Ninja’s by Denise Howie

Denise Howie — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:42:53 +0000

Nice to hear that teenage girls can get along! Sounds like you had an awesome season. Congratulations!

Comment on Grocery Deals (Mar. 6-12) by Renee Thomsen

Renee Thomsen — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:44:11 +0000

Thanks, Nicki. I also wanted to mention that I will be teaching a couponing class at Central Community College on Monday (March 12). Call Susan at 402-461-2431 for more information.

Comment on Grocery Deals (Mar. 6-12) by Nicki Wharton

Nicki Wharton — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:11:01 +0000

Sorry forgot to mention thats at IGA

Comment on Grocery Deals (Mar. 6-12) by Nicki Wharton

Nicki Wharton — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:09:47 +0000

If anyone still has the .55 off Glade premium spray coupons – theres a lot of relaxing moments sprays on the clearance rack for .99 – making them .44 each, also the Glade Room Decor Gel refills on the same shelf for .99 and that same page has coupons for $1 off 2, making them .48. From the same insert there was 1.50 off the Glade Plug in warmers – making them free at Family Dollar. Just thought i’d share!

Comment on Grocery Deals (Feb. 21-27) by Susan Rinker

Susan Rinker — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:46:36 +0000

Just a reminder that Renee teaches a Couponing class at Central Community College. The class next week still has a few openings. Call Susan at 402-461-2431 for more information. Thanks Renee you are doing a great job.