The city has contracted with Virginia Mountain Housing to build the homes, help homebuyers get their financial houses in order, and help homebuyers secure low- interest financing. The agency is already processing applications. Once it's all said and done, what was once a steep, wooded, unused hillside will provide homes, a neighborhood for 22 families, and 22 new tax tickets for the city books. Four months ago the Long family of Pembroke didn't think their baby would live to see her first birthday. They bathe the infants before the therapy, then use a light, vegetable-based oil for the massage.
Parents take lessons at the hospital twice a week to learn the hand movements themselves.
The therapy helps to comfort the infants and strengthen their physical condition. It also helps to create an early bond between the babies and their parents. Expect Clear and cool conditions tonight, with lows near 50 degrees. Friday will be sunny and pleasant, with highs in the lower 80s. It planned to build a million dollar, state of the art animal shelter, capable of housing 350 stray dogs and cats.