Young talent on display at Carson High concert …
Tuesday evening during the last contestant showing of ěAmerican Idol,î I attended a chorus concert at Carson High School. Under the direction of Megan Riddle Wyatt, the chorus students provided a fun and enjoyable concert for many who attended.
What a great feeling to see all this talent showcased in our public schools. As a former band student, I know the music departments are often overlooked. For me it proves how important it is to keep the arts programs in our public school systems.
ó Millicent K. Hoffner
Mt. Ulla
… And also at West Rowan
On May 20, I attended the chorus and band concert that was held at West Rowan High School.
My granddaughter, Katie Corriher, was one of the participants in the concert, and the auditorium was full of parents, grandparents and friends.
This was one of the most spectacular performances I have ever seen.
All the participants in the concert performed so well that they should have been in a Broadway theater.
Thanks to those wonderful young people who gave us such an enjoyable evening.
ó Doris Pless
Landis
Help save wellness fund
We are hearing that the advocacy and education the Health & Wellness Trust Fund, its grantees, and partners have been doing the last two weeks is making an impact.
We still have work to do if we are to save the HWTF. Please help us by making phone calls and sending emails to your senators and Governor Perdue. The Health & Wellness Trust Fund supports programs like TRU and Quitline NC that have proven effective in reducing teen tobacco use. The HWTF does not use one dime of taxpayersí money. It is funded by the master settlement agreement with the tobacco companies. Destroying the HWTF is a broken promise to North Carolina. This money was specifically earmarked for youth tobaccco prevention. Donít Let TRU go up in smoke. Call today (919-715-0690 and 919-733-5708). The vote will take place Tuesday (May 31).
Thank you for your support.
ó Jennifer Porter
Salisbury