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Coral Springs - There were fourteen hundred applications
submitted to march at an historical event; the inauguration of the
forty-fourth President. One was chosen from Florida, and it was the
Marching Trojans from J.P. Terevella High School in Coral Springs.
On
Tuesday, a group of students who will be in the parade practiced in
class with their Director Neil Jenkins. This is not an completely
unusual thing for this band to be chosen to play in an amazing place or
event.
Terevella has been invited to play in many venues and
cities both here in the United States and Europe. How about London and
Rome?
Now, the new gig. Marching in our Nation’s Capitol, down
Pennsylvania Avenue and for the first African-American President,
Barack Obama.
I spoke with the Captain of the band, Ethan Morrison, who says he’s never seen snow. That in itself will be an experience.
“We have long underwear”, Morrison tells me. “We should be okay.”.
It’s going to be a long trip for the band as they make their way North to Washington, D.C.
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Travel Facts: • 4 Buses (2 Drivers Per Bus) • About 150 Band Members • 1,027 Miles • 15 Hours, 40 Minutes (Google Maps) • Leaving January 16th • Returning January 21st |
This trip is going to cost about $150,000.
You can help get these talented young students to Washington, D.C.
"Owning a dog is really a huge responsiblity.", says Cheri Wachter with the Humane Society of Broward. Wachter isn't trying to scare you away from adopting a new puppy or kitten. The animal lover herself just reminds future pet parents that it's important to do your homework before deciding if you're ready for a four-legged family member.
Before Diane and I chose our Chihuahua Lilly, we learned the breed is different than what you may have heard. No, our dog isn't 'yippy' like you might think. Actually, it's all about training and doing it early. We took Lilly everywhere and let everyone pet her. Now, at two years old, she's a very well-adjusted pup.
Being a 'toy breed' we had to make sure that her blood glucose levels were in check. A gel supplemented her puppy food to keep her healthy. Not knowing about this would have put her life at risk. Just another reason you should do your homework when choosing a new dog or cat.
Every year, Shelters around South Florida encounter a problem with the amount of animals that are dropped off at facilities. It's chicks and bunnies at Easter. Chicks turn into chickens and bunnies into rabbits, go figure!
So, when you're children are asking for a new puppy or kitten, just remember it pays to do a little research to find the best pet for your family.
Having an animal in your family is an amazing opportunity for kids to learn responsibility and how to respect all forms of life. As a child myself, I had ducks, rabbits, dogs, cats and even quails (don't ask, long story).
If you would like to learn more about adopting a pet, visit the Humane Society of Broward.
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