The American Red Cross Blood Drive was held in Monticello on Friday, February 26, 2016. Forty-seven people came to the Zwingli Church on a mild and overcast day to donate blood and to give the gift of life.

Potential donors were lined up and ready to go before Noon, so the blood drive was off to a great start. People trickled in steadily all day, a well-balanced pattern of appointments and walk-ins. The Red Cross staff was efficient and dedicated, so wait times were minimal. Donors were able to spend their downtime catching up with friends and neighbors while donating and afterwards at...