Cheney's school bands are examples of excellence

It an be tempting to write negative letters complaining about the issues we currently face in America. I would much rather share a bright spot in our community and the next generation.

Cheney School bands are doing a wonderful job instructing our kids in music, teamwork, responsibility and excellence. We just returned from a very successful trip to the annual Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival in Missoula, Mont. This year, one of our high school students took home an award for excellent musicianship in sax performance, and the trombone section of the Jazz I Combo received top honors for the day, bes...