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The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is supporting local business by introducing a first for Hastings: CASH MOBS!
Semester Tests – Round 2
In 2011, I wrote about semester one tests at Adams Central, and it was a fairly distasteful blog post. Well, I’m going to be even more pessimistic this time. How can I loathe (that loathe with an ‘e’) something more than the first round of semester tests? That’s a good question.
Light Up the Sky
Here we are again, on the precipice of the “official” start of summer. Spring sprung quickly, the moths have come and gone, and now the temperatures are rising. There always seems to be excitement in the air too with school getting out for the summer. Well this, my friends, is my charge for you to make the most of summer.
Vandalism at the Park
What is the deal with vandalism, destruction of other people’s property, and general disrespect for what’s not yours??? I don’t get it. And now that I have a family, I really don’t appreciate having to explain to my young children what vandalism is.
Fitting June into the month of May is a different way of thinking for those of us who love the yard and garden. It’s been tough waiting for May 10, the usual frost free date, before setting out annual plants and planting the garden. Maybe history will record a change to this average date as the climate warms.
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Art & Events, Generations
Making a Difference In Hastings
I like the sense of community that I feel living here. I don’t have a lot of money to give to things that I am passionate it about, but I have time and energy, so I like to give that instead. I like Hastings because I feel like I can make a difference here.
Shopping
Grocery Deals (January 12-18)
Now’s the time to stock up on cereal. General Mills cereal is on sale for 4/$6.00 at Kmart until Saturday. That price alone is a good deal, but pair it with four coupons for a great deal!
Art & Events
Pass the popcorn
Hastings’ two movie theaters are very different in terms of the movie-going experience. Hastings High student Laura Sunderman provides her take on the good, the bad and the tardy at the Imperial 3 and the Rivoli.
Generations, Hobbies & Leisure
Size Does Matter
Four weeks ago, my life changed forever. As I shoveled snow off my deck that afternoon, I knew the moment of glorious transformation was imminent. I had replayed it in my mind at least a thousand times already, but this would be the moment that those dreams would morph into sweet reality.
Health & Fitness
Unsung Heroes
As I worked with South Heartland District Health Department these past few weeks administering H1N1 vaccine at school and public clinics, I began to wonder how many people are really aware of what a gem we have in our midst.
Opinions
Look who’s talking.
Conversation on TheHWord.com has been lively. But how important is it to know who’s behind the comments you read? TheHWord discusses its usage policy and its goal of civil, thoughtful public discourse.
Health & Fitness
Common Sense Tips for Personal Safety (Tip 2 of 16)
You don’t have to be a martial arts master to improve your personal safety. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing common sense tips for adults and children can help you and those you love avoid trouble—and we’re not just talking about being confronted by an attacker.
Art & Events
Cold Weather…Hot Art
Mads’ new show “New Works, 2010” is what we have become accustomed to from Mads: CREATIVE, in capital letters. If you haven’t seen Mads’ work, then you’re in for a colorful visual ride.
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