Independence Blessings and Patriotic Music Recall
A reflection on Fourth of July traditions, the emotional impact of patriotic music, and the origins of America the Beautiful written by Katherine Lee Bates after a Pike's Peak visit in 1893. The piece recalls Ira Cook and Leonard Bernstein on music’s language and value.
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Ira Cook
Leonard Bernstein
America
America the Beautiful
Katherine Lee Bates
Colorado Springs
Colo
Aiken Pastor Recalls America Song Origins and Brotherhood
Dr. Fred Andrea recalls Katharine Bates inspiration from the Columbian Exposition and the line about from sea to shining sea. He cites the 66th National Education Association meeting in July 1928 and urges prayer for world peace and national blessings as he reflects on America and its hymn.
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Colorado Springs
Chicago
Bates
National Education Association
World Brotherhood
Shining Sea
Pacific
Atlantic
Katherine Bates
America
Benjamin the shelter dog seeks a loving home
Benjamin, a crate trained inside dog with a gentle gaze,time running out at Aiken County Shelter, is featured as a model pet fostered by FOTUS volunteers. His foster mom invites serious adopters to call 706-231-4399. Benjamin appears with fellow dogs Sophie Dixie and Marie who are also up for adoption through FOTAS at 411 Wire Road or fotasaiken.org.
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Benjamin
Valentine
Aiken County
Sophie
Dixie
Marie
FOTUS
Fotasaiken. Org
Roller Coaster Closed for Noise Save in Santa Clara
The Gold Striker at Great America in Santa Clara was taken offline after riders’ screams exceeded the decibel limit in a settlement with Prudential Real Estate. A sound dampening tunnel was added and the ride reopened on Wednesday.
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Great America
Santa Clara
The
San Jose Mercury News
Prudential Real Estate
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Fred Andrea
Aiken
First Baptist Church
Friends of the Animal Shelter
Aiken, S.C
FOTAS
Wire Road
Fotasaiken.org
Odds and Ends
Calif
California
Earl Fitzpatrick
Aiken Medical Center
Edgefield
North Augusta
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Stanjohnsonjewelers.com
North Augusta Star
Norma
Lady and Rooster Cafe
Tammy Hudson
Paine Antique Mall
Jefferson Davis Highway
I-520
the River
Riverfrontantiquemall.com
Pulseresearch.com
Aikenstandard
Aikenstandard.com
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