Third City Community Clinic to receive $1,200 from Barr fundraiser

Barr Middle School students have voted the Third City Community Clinic as the recipient of $1,200 the students raised during their Person of Prominence nights.

Eighth-grade students will present the donation to clinic representatives at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Barr's auditorium, said Jason Weaver, Barr social studies teacher.

Person of Prominence nights were held at Barr on Jan. 8 and 10. During the nights, students portrayed prominent people in history complete with costumes and posed like figures in a wax museum.

As guests approached the students, they could place a small donation in a container. The Person of Prominence then came to life and shared a short story.

"Students worked extremely hard on their research projects, which incorporated learning targets for social studies, language arts and instructional technology classes," Weaver said. "Now, they also get to experience what it feels like to help people in their community."

Central Plains Chapter Bloodmobile results

Seventy-nine persons were present to donate blood at the Red Cross Bloodmobile the week of Jan. 14.

Tim Krouse and Carl Mayhew reached the one-gallon level. Brian Green, William Krejci, and Jason Proibasco reached the two-gallon level. Sharon Gleason reached the five-gallon level. Laurie Stueven, Greg Robb, and Richard Kosinski reached the six-gallon level.

Ninety-three persons were present to donate blood on the week of Jan. 21.

Shayna Rodenbaugh was a first-time donor.

Joseph Aldana reached the one-gallon level. Jean Stock and JoAnn Nietfeld reached the two-gallon level. Joe Kovarik reached the four-gallon level. Charles Luke reached the five-gallon level. Steven Rempe reached the seven-gallon level. Paul O'Hare reached the eight-gallon level. James Davis reached the 14-gallon level. Dorothy Schwieger reached the 15-gallon level.

The Central Plains Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a bloodmobile Monday through Friday at 404 E. Third St. Call 382-3790 to schedule an appointment.

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Romance book sale set for Saturday and Sunday at Hastings Public Library

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Hastings Public Library will have a "Just Romance" used book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The sale is sponsored by the Friends of Hastings Public Library and will feature thousands of gently used romance paperbacks. In addition to the paperbacks sold for 50 cents each, there will be a selection of specially priced collectibles that include books, magazines, newspapers and other memorabilia.

Games and jigsaw puzzles will also be for sale and brand new Valentine-themed merchandise will be offered, including white teddy bears, heart-shaped plush pouches and photo frames.

Proceeds from the book sale and raffle will go toward audio books for the library's collection.