Metro Center honored by Red Cross

The Bureau County Metro Center was recognized at the annual meeting for the American Red Cross of the Quad Cities area. The Business Partner Award was given to the Bureau County Metro Center for its great support providing health and safety classes in CPR/AED, first aid, babysitting, water safety and life guarding. In addition, the Bureau County Metro Center serves as a disaster shelter and hosts regular blood and platelet drives. Pictured giving and accepting the award are Rick Wilkin (from left) of the American Red Cross, Tammy Lange and Elaine Russell of the Bureau County Metro Center, and Lori Compton, American Red Cross. Absent from the photo is Beth Coleman, BCMC aquatics coordinator.