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Angels use airplanes too
BY GARY WAYNE COX *Aircraft: Big Sandy Unicom…TBM…3…4…7…Mike…Echo…10 miles to the northeast…inbound for landing…* Unicom: Winds calm…no other reported traffic… I’m sure most people haven’t heard of the Angel Flight program. It’s a network of pilots from all over the United States that transport patients for hospital visits. Pilots who are signed up with the…
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What’s going on at the library?
Four free movies Friday night Check out what is new and happening at the Martin County Public Libraries this week. Movie Night is Friday, March 18, featuring four free “Mystery Movies” at the Collier Center. Showtimes are 7 and 9 p.m. Bring the whole family. Movies are rated PG, PG13 and R. Martin County families,…
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Employee of the Month
Martin County Health Care Facility’s March Employee of the Month goes to Michelle Thompson, a dedicated restorative state registered nursing assistant. Congratulations, Michelle. Your hard work is appreciated.
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Cat in the Hat parfaits
Mrs. Alicia taught Preschool Storytime children how to make Cat in the Hat parfaits at the Martin County Public Library at the Collier Center and Rufus Reed Branch last week. The recipe came from “Cook It! The Dr. Seuss Cookbook for Kid Chefs.” Staff and children sure had a lot of fun making and eating…
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Kindergarten signup at IES
Inez Elementary kindergarten signup is April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet the teachers, visit the school and get free items. You will need a birth certificate, immunization record, physical, vision exam, and dental exam before the start of school. Bring any items that you already have to registration. Inez Elementary’s 21st Century…
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Storytime
Look at the learning fun these children had at the Martin County Public Library at the Collier Center and the Rufus Reed Branch. They learned letters of the week and nursery rhymes, read books, created a gingerbread house and enjoyed socializing and playing with each other. You and your child can enjoy the fun of…
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Addiction stole 13 years of Vanessa Keeton’s life
ARC director excited about new facility opening in Martin County BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Drug addiction stole 13 years of Vanessa Horn Keeton’s life. She hit rock bottom but found her way back through Addiction Recovery Center. Keeton, a Martin County native, now works as ARC senior director of talent and engagement…