The Laurel Lake Music Society has contributed more than $1,681 to local schools to enhance their music programs during 2013.  These funds come from the generous donations of residents at Tryon Estates, a Retirement-Life Care Facility, in Columbus.  All funds are tax deductible as the Laurel Lake Music Society Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization.

A total of $ 11,630 has been donated to the elementary and middle Schools in Polk County and the Landrum School district since the inception of this program in 2002. The seven school music instructors receiving these awards have used the funds to identify and order music and instructional materials since these items are often underfunded in school budgets.  Their contributions and the positive impact their donations make on the lives of students in this area are much appreciated.

– article submitted by Al Hart