Donated Books Keep Elementary Students Reading Written by Carmel Central School District
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Elementary students in Carmel Central School District are adding new books to their home collections thanks to recent book donations from the Friends of Kent LibraryOpens in a new browser tab.
“The Friends of Kent Library are always looking for ways to help our schools because, as we all know, communities are built on our strong library systems and our strong school systems,” said Kathryn Collins Adams, treasurer for the Kent Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization.
Volunteers from the Friends of Kent Library worked to bring age-appropriate books to the CCSD students, right at their schools. Even students who are learning from home this year received books from the donation in their weekly work material pick-up.
Posted on April 06, 2021
Richmond, VA April 6, 2021 Winebow, a leading national importer and distributor of fine wine and spirits, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marty Collins as Vice President of Ecommerce and Digital Marketing. In this new role, Collins will oversee Winebow’s digital universe, including developing the company’s B2B ecommerce platform and expanding its data capabilities to create a best-in-class omnichannel customer experience.
“We are delighted to welcome Marty to Winebow,” said Erle Martin, Executive Vice President of Business Development, Winebow. “With her expertise and entrepreneurial spirit, we are very excited to embark on this initiative to amplify our digital footprint and best serve the evolving needs of our partners.”
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Photo: Jason Kempin | Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Charley Frank Pride was a rare commodity. Not only was he an icon with universal appeal, but his six-decade career also embodied a strong message that many to this day still don t understand. He was living proof that being true to yourself and what you love is the highest form of cultural authenticity, and that country music as much as music of any other tradition belongs to everyone. Pride, who died Dec. 12 at 86 of complications from COVID-19, was the first Black superstar in country music s modern era, although he knew better than most that he wasn t the idiom s first African American performer.
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Photo: Jason Kempin | Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Charley Frank Pride was a rare commodity. Not only was he an icon with universal appeal, but his six-decade career also embodied a strong message that many to this day still don t understand. He was living proof that being true to yourself and what you love is the highest form of cultural authenticity, and that country music as much as music of any other tradition belongs to everyone. Pride, who died Dec. 12 at 86 of complications from COVID-19, was the first Black superstar in country music s modern era, although he knew better than most that he wasn t the idiom s first African American performer.
Rolling Stone Marty Stuart Remembers Charley Pride: ‘The Grandest of All My Country Music Heroes’
“I hope people listen to the records and discover how truly essential and profound his body of work is,” says Stuart of the trailblazing singer, who died Saturday at 86
By Courtesy of Marty Stuart
Charley Pride’s death on Saturday from complications of Covid-19 resulted in an outpouring from artists including Dolly Parton, Maren Morris, Darius Rucker, and Marty Stuart. Stuart also honored Pride regularly while he was living, inviting the country legend on his RFD-TV show more than any other artist. After Pride’s death, Stuart and his wife, singer Connie Smith, posted a tribute saying, “I was so proud to call Mr. Pride my friend. He was, and will forever be one of the grandest of all my country music heroes.” Here, Stuart tells us about his relationship with the late singer.