Community
Highlights on Martin’s People and Places
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Downtown’s New Look
Jan 8, 2010 - 3:29pm – I was driving down Main Street in Martin on a sunny day this past December. I loved this shot of the new look of one of the buildings in downtown. There has been much improvement in our downtown area over the past few years, and I hear there is more to come! The mural was [...]
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Is There a Budding Actor in the Family? Martin’s Readers’ Theater Sign-up Is Now.
Nov 11, 2009 - 4:21pm – “If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a pray-er, a magic-bean buyer…”* and so the debut readers’ theater play began with an opening quote from Shel Silverstein. After five weeks of dedicated rehearsals, third, fourth and fifth-grade actors presented their work to guests gathered in Weldon Library’s story [...]
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The Great Pumpkin is Here
Oct 28, 2009 - 2:45pm – Halloween Party for pre-K through 5th grade this Friday at Martin's C.E. Weldon Library.
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A Renewal in Flowers and Trash
Apr 24, 2009 - 12:25pm – When the daffodils and forsythia punch their bright flash of yellow flowers through the winter gray my spirits lift, and the spring bug bites. Old hyacinth friends pushing up through the dirt promise purple-blue flowers and brim with a fragrance that is, for me, the essence of springtime. It is a time of renewal. Perennials use the strength [...]
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Straight From the Horse’s Mouth: It’s Time for a Friendly Competition
Mar 25, 2009 - 12:33pm – I’m a member of the Martin Business Association and serve on the activities committee. It is easy to be involved when there are such great events in our town. This one is almost here. Wait, let my friend, Adonis, tell you all about it: Howdy. The UTM 41st Annual Spring College Rodeo is slated for April 16-18. The Martin Business Association is jumping in [...]
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