American community applauded for IYA2009 activities
2 September 2009
Local communities are at the core of IYA2009, so news of their success stories is always welcome. The village of Barrington Hills, Illinois, USA, has embraced astronomy this year, and has been actively participating in a great many activities.
A local cable TV news programme has interviewed city manager Robert Kosin about how IYA2009 is beneficial for residents, and plans for the upcoming Galilean Nights Cornerstone project which is set for 22 - 24 October.
See the interview in its entirety here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G9slqxVO9A
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