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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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A thank-you from the family of Harold Buskirk
To my friends and family: I was so pleased with the funeral and burial of Harold. Even though heartbroken, God took care of us. Kevin, Bubby and Nathan did a perfect job, and the singers could not have been better. Donna, Greg, Rainey, Craig and Brandon were great. The sunshine came out, and Harold is…
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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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Bertha Jane Reed Obituary and Funeral Notice
Bertha Jane Reed 1939—2022 Bertha Jane Reed, 82, of Inez, passed away March 11, 2022, at her residence. Born Oct. 31, 1939, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Reed and Kerry Stacy Reed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by five brothers, Johnny Reed, James Reed,…
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Betty Jane Akers Obituary and Funeral Notice
Betty Jane Akers 1950—2022 Betty Jane Akers, 71, of Kermit, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was born Dec. 27, 1950, the daughter of the late Edward Lee and Helen Marie Akers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, David Akers and Glenn Akers, and one sister,…
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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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