New director at the Senior Center

There's a new face behind the big desk at Wrangell Senior Center.

Leeann Martin took over management at the local center on March 19, having previously worked IT for the school system. Originally from the Seattle area, Martin has lived and worked in Wrangell for five years.

"It was mostly because I can use more of my skills in one place," she said of the recent transition.

A certified nutritionist with a background in healthcare, Martin's duties at the center include handling its paperwork and fundraising, and helping to put together its monthly lunch menu.

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