Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart concert supports the Truancy Diversion program

Two very enjoyable traveling folk singers put on a benefit concert Thursday night for our Truancy Diversion program. It was held at the Alexander Parker room of the Blennerhassett Hotel, a classy setting for a wonderful night of music. Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart have been here twice before to put on "house concerts" (small, intimate setting musical performances) and they seem to enjoy our hospitality. Jessica Cruit, our truancy diversion worker at Vandevender Middle School, will utilize the proceeds for incentives and motivations for students, as well as general support of the program. Stacey and Mark weave some fascinating stories, with humor and humbleness, and their harmony and lyrics and guitar playing are mesmerizing.