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Over 300 attend Hillbilly Breakfast
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Over 300 people came out to enjoy the Kiwanis Club’s annual Hillbilly Breakfast, according to Kiwanis president Melissa Phelps. The May 4 event at Inez Elementary School offered an all-you-can-eat buffet of gravy, biscuits, eggs, sausage, bologna, fried potatoes, fried apples, chocolate gravy and assorted drinks for $6.…
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Martin County FCCLA Chapter celebrates journey
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At Martin County High School, the FCCLA Chapter transformed their school year into an “Ultimate Journey.” Under the guidance of their adviser, Connie Harless, students shared a snapshot of their leadership, competition and community impact with the Kiwanis Club during a luncheon Thursday at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café.…
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All-you-can-eat for $6: Hillbilly Breakfast offers hearty helpings May 4
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Martin County is preparing to serve up a hearty helping of local favorites at their annual Hillbilly Breakfast. For just $6, enjoy an all-you-can-eat feast of gravy, biscuits, eggs, sausage, fried bologna, fried potatoes, fried apples, chocolate gravy and assorted drinks. Kiwanis president Melissa…
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Capturing Appalachia’s soul: Andrew Gess’s photographic journey
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Freelance photographer Andrew Gess has a distinct impulse to document Appalachia. On Thursday, he shared the story of his journey in photography at the Kiwanis luncheon in Inez. From the time he was 9-10 years old, Gess had the desire to shoot pictures. His first professional experience was…
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Harvest Fest has record attendance
INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest brought out the largest crowd many folks have seen in decades. “To say the Harvest Fest was a success would be an understatement,” Inez business owner Stephanie May said. “There were more people there both Friday and Saturday nights than I believe I’ve ever seen before. The street…
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One East Kentucky CEO discusses job growth, investment in Eastern Kentucky
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Colby Kirk, president and CEO at One East Kentucky (OEK), addressed Martin County Kiwanis Club members at their Thursday luncheon at Shufflin’ Café. The discussion focused on OEK’s role in stimulating economic development in the region and its strategies for future growth. OEK, a privately funded, nonprofit economic…
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Kiwanis Club awards scholarships to two graduates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County recognized the achievements of two exceptional graduating seniors by awarding them scholarships. The club invited the recipients, Hope Coley and Savannah Young, to a luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café in Inez to receive their checks. Melissa Phelps, the president of the…
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Breast cancer survivor shows granddaughter ‘how to fight to live’
Kiwanis Club welcomes grandparent essay winners BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Retired Teachers Association sponsors the annual AARP Grandparent Essay Contest for fifth graders at the three elementary schools in the county. The association selects a countywide winner who goes on to compete in the region. The Kiwanis Club welcomed the…
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Hillbilly Breakfast is set for Saturday, May 6 in Inez
All-you-can-eat buffet $6 INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Martin County will host its annual Hillbilly Breakfast on Saturday, May 6, from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Inez Elementary School cafeteria. On the menu: Gravy, biscuits, eggs, sausage, bologna, fried apples, fried potatoes and chocolate gravy. This is an all-you-can-eat buffet for $6. The…
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Kiwanis Club selling tickets to ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ dinner show
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Support the work of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County by purchasing tickets to “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” dinner performance Nov. 5. Mountain Movers Theatre Company’s “Sleepy Hollow” performance is on tap at 6:30 p.m. at the Garden Theater in Louisa. “This is a little fundraiser for…
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