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10 - The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, April 1, 2009 SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY NEWS SDRA Recognizes Slowin’ Smoke Members of the SDRA present Blowin’ Smoke with the Golden Broom The Renewal Authority (SDRA) Blowin' Smoke BBQ with a Savannah Development and is pleased to recognize Golden Broom Award. See Smoke, page 16 LLtjiin JiilhihUU 2237 E. VICTORY m. SAVANNAH 888-536-8935 Otliia Saussy Skidawas Road Branch Contact One Of Our Financial Services Specialists For Details nvo locations to serve YOt 7m M l King. ir. Blvd, TtlOSkitfawayfioad Travis Hum f j vl { ChYJrJU EP HFj Hk. Jmm President Obama’s Budget Cuts Would Create More Funding for Georgia Students President Barack Obama An additional 8,722 students in Georgia would receive Pell Grants if exces sive lender subsidies are cut, according to a new report released by the Campaign for America’s Future. Today’s report shows that this simple change would provide an average Pell Grant of $3,010 to about 181,580 students across the state. With the average cost of tuition at a public college in Georgia increasing by 19 percent between 2000 and 2007 and up 6 percent in the last year alone, President Obama’s budget calls for a cut in lender subsidies to make the financial aid sys tem more efficient. Campaign for America’s Future co-director Robert Borosage said the president’s budget proposals would make major changes to the federal financial aid system so more families can pay for college. “Family incomes and college grants haven’t kept pace with soaring tuition costs,” said Borosage. “No student should be priced out of the college they need to succeed in the modem econ omy. With more and more high school graduates put ting off higher education because they can’t afford it, the president’s budget would help provide the change stu dents and families need.” The college affordabili ty proposals in the presi dent’s budget would increase and expand Pell Grants and Perkins loans, make the American Opportunity Tax Credit permanent, broaden the U.S. Department of Education Direct Loan pro gram, phase out bank loan subsidies and create state and federal partnerships to help students complete their college education. Super Bowl Star Nick Eason New Chairman of Mr. Black Teen Lester Le’ck White (1), is Approximately forty acts auditioned and more than 200 people from throughout the community showed-up to welcome Nick Eason, a 2009 Super Bowl champion, to Savannah. Number "94" defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers was in town to encourage participation in the 6th Annual Mr. Black Teen Savannah Scholarship Competition and to pictured with Nick Eason announce a "Super Bowl Talent Showcase" as a fundraiser for the program. He also accepted the title "chairman" after the all male educational rivalry. The 3-hour long wel come celebration was held last Wednesday at The S.P .A.C.E. Cultural Art Theatre where local singers, rappers, dancers and come dians tried out for spots in the forthcoming talent show. Former state represen tative Regina Thomas, busi nessman Charlie Brown and members from the educa tion, police and fire depart ments ,as well as parents and students, were all on hand to encourage the hopefuls. Eason signed autographs and took pictures with the crowd. All of the area media were there to record the moment. This past Sunday Eason appeared on local radio stations and announced his affiliation with the organ ization and his contribution to financing the benefit tal ent showcase with cash, prizes and a free air trip for two, with hotel accommoda tions, to one of this year's Steelers football games. Winners will also hang out with team members. Eason believes a Mr. Teen competition to inspire achieving boys should be held across America. Applications for the See Teen, page 16 A Musical Tribute In The Laic Rev jamt* Cleveland First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church presents &a/m < iu/uAuj (concert ‘Qty 310 Aflce Street • Savannah, GA Featuring Mr. Kenneth “Hie Maestro” Lowe Rev Clarence “Teddy 1 ’ Williams Pastor Mrs. Johnnie S, Holmes Music Leader Music Stafr Ms. Lynetit Jenkins Mr. Stephen Mitchell Mr Edward Coleman Mr. Bernard Daniels Mr. Darius Shepard Atlanta, GA Music Workshop Friday April 3. 2009 7:00 PM Saturday April, 2009 1:00 PM Concert Sunday April 5. 2009 5:00 PM Kenneth Loive is a Leader ir the Gospel Music Workshop nf America, Minister i>t Music for ihc Atlanta Chapter of (he Gmwa and a not tonal sung leader in the National Baptist Convention, USA. Inc. Music Workshop F«; $10 per person (Worksimp Material And Refreshments Included I Mr. David Sharpe Guest Musician Fur Inhu hIliLuin and Registration Contact (9L2|m-5#A5
