Letters to the editor
January 6, 2012
By Contributor
Re: Hazen orchestra students share their passion for music
The article illustrates that instrumental music programs teach kids valuable lessons about hard work and dedication.
Clearly, the students profiled are great kids that have benefited tremendously from both playing and teaching music. They all appear to have bright futures ahead of them in college and beyond … and it all started in the instrumental music program at Hazelwood Elementary School.
Unfortunately, the article misses a key point in its conclusion. There are no “future cherubs hoping to follow in their footsteps at Hazelwood.” That opportunity no longer exists. The Renton School District cancelled instrumental music education in elementary schools three years ago.
Pity.
Kelly Paletta
Newcastle
Hats off to Newcastle volunteers
Thanks to the many volunteers helping out this year in both the planning and production of the various projects and events that occurred in Newcastle during 2011.
This past year was packed full of terrific events and valuable projects making Newcastle the livable small community it has become. Some volunteers worked during several events or projects, and many more volunteered whatever time they could give from a few hours to several days.
A special thanks to Grace Stiller, from the Newcastle Weed Warriors, who graciously stepped in to encourage, solicit and coordinate volunteers for Newcastle Days; and to Angela Wingate, from the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, who personally visited or called on local businesses to support Newcastle Days with sponsorships or donations.
Last but not least, thanks to the entire city of Newcastle Public Works Department staff, who put in a lot of extra hours to produce the city’s events and projects this year.
Michael Holly, parks program manager
Newcastle
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