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ABCM Corporation invests in local Assisted Livings ARMSTRONG/SWEA CITY — Main Street Manor Independent & Assisted Living in Swea City and Spring Creek Independent & Assisted Living in Armstrong, both owned and operated by ABCM Corporation, have recently completed the installation of new generators to provide safety for tenants in the event of a power outage. Dawn Runksmeier, administrator at Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong, which oversees both of the assisted livings, says she is excited to see the completion of the project for both facilities. “We are blessed with having ...

MCSAP receives 2021 Valero Benefit for Children grant

FAIRMONT — MCSAP (Martin County Substance Abuse Prevention) Coalition received a charitable grant of $10,000 from Valero Benefit for Children this year, thanks to the Valero Texas Open golf tournament and associated events. Due to the incredible generosity of Valero's business partners, donors, and sponsors, more than $16 million in the net proceeds from the Valero Texas Open will be distributed to agencies across the United States, fueling the work of hundreds of charity partners like MCSAP Coalition. "Valero's driven to make a difference in our community, and we're proud to be part ...

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FAIRMONT — Kinship of Martin County received a charitable grant of $10,000 from the Valero Benefit for Children this year, thanks to the Valero Texas Open golf tournament and associated events. Several Valero employees surprised the Kinship directors with news of the grant at a local community meal on Sunday, November 14. They were thankful to be able to share the excitement with other members from the community. Kinship continues to be grateful for the relationships they have with the businesses and individuals in Martin County communities, and the Valero Benefit for Children grant ...

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FAIRMONT — Santa's busy little elves are returning to Fairmont, and they need your help. Each year, Fairmont Elementary School hosts an Elf Shop, a place where students in kindergarten through second grade are able to get gently-used or new gifts at no cost for Christmas for immediate family members. The families self-determine whether they want their students participating in this event. With the potential for more than 300 students to participate, donations of new or gently used items are being sought. In 2019 more than 2,600 gifts were chosen by students for their families. Items ...

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Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont welcomes new provider FAIRMONT — Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont recently welcomed Matthew Weber, D.P.M., to the Podiatry Department. "Patients can expect an empathetic, caring environment that puts their needs first, coupled with the knowledge and skill to help reach their treatment goals," says Dr. Weber. "I am dedicated to continuing to improve patient experience and trust." Dr. Weber attended medical school at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency in Podiatric Surgery at Hennepin Healthcare. ...

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17th Thanksgiving Day Blood Drive is largest in nation for Red Cross MINNEAPOLIS — On Thanksgiving Day, people from St. James and surrounding areas will continue their annual tradition of showing thanks through blood donation. This blood drive, now in its 17th year, collects the most blood of any American Red Cross Thanksgiving Day community-sponsored drive in the U.S. The drive will take place 7:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 25, at the National Guard Armory, 521 Armstrong Blvd. N., in St. James. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to help ...