Band faces funding and travel limits for next year
Westberry and staff discuss budget and socioeconomic barriers that could keep students from participating. The band may cancel out of a Disney Recording Session and postpone Carnegie Hall plans for 2010, while growth creates music- library and logistics challenges. Community support via the parent organization is highlighted as essential to keeping programs active.
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Aiken County Council weighs bars rule and animal shelter pact
Councilwoman LaVana McKenzie argues government must protect public safety amid bar closures. The panel seeks to amend a 30 minute post closing rule while considering a no kill shelter agreement with Northeast Animal Shelter in Massachusetts for transferring and adopting euthanasia list dogs. The meeting is at 7 p.m. in chambers at 736 Richland Ave.
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Kids' letters to Obama inspire free e book release
Thousands of children worldwide shared hopes for Barack Obama with letters and drawings. 150 entries chosen to form a free e book released on Presidents Day. Kids yearn for no war greener planet troops home and even candy in a playful request. The project is a joint effort by the National Education Association and kidthing.com.
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