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Breaking The Silence: Candlelight Vigil
Martin County will host “Breaking The Silence: Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Domestic Violence” on October 20, 2013, at the Martin County Extension Office. Candles will be passed out at 6 p.m. with the vigil starting at 6:30 p.m.
This will be an evening for remembering Vadie Michelle Maynard who tragically lost her life in 2009.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, we are calling on Martin County to come together to stand for victims of domestic violence. We stand for those who have lost their lives. We stand for those who cannot speak up due to fear. We stand for children (forgotten victims) who have witnessed domestic violence. We stand for families who have loved ones that are victims of domestic violence.
The event is sponsored by the Sandy Valley Abuse Center and UK Targeted Assessment Program.
Celebrate Recovery group
If you or someone you know is having problems related to drugs, alcohol, pornography, gambling, anger issues, anxiety, physical or emotional abuse, or other life-controlling issues, then please check out the Celebrate Recovery group in Inez. Group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Martin County Health Department, 136 Rockcastle Road, Inez. For more information contact Michael Shoemaker at 606-626-5219, 606-298-7966 or mshoe9@gmail.com.
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