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The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 2016

Page

4

Gaston Gazette Opinion: Reader Feedback Requested

Publisher Lucy C Talley invites reader voices on GastonGazette.com opinion page. Editor Hunter Bretzius notes opportunity to share perspectives on local issues and community concerns.

Lucy C. Talley Hunter Bretzius

Donation drive aims to fund Gaston Boys and Girls Club programs

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Gaston seek 110000 to sustain after school and academic programs at three locations. Since starting, 226 kids joined, 93 percent advanced a grade, 100 percent of seniors graduated, and 68 percent earned GPA B or higher. Contacts: Anna Farr, Chad Melvin, 704-864-6161, bgcgreatergaston.com.

Greater Gaston Gaston Anna Farr Chad Melvin Bgcgreatergaston. Com

Facebook posts reflect concerns over bonding, DUI risks, and a beloved teacher

Readers discuss bond amounts in DUI cases in Gaston County, questioning fairness and recidivism. They mention Mrs. McClain from High Shoals Elementary with fond memories, and note parental and community reactions to recent events and schooling.

McClain High Shoals Elementary Brooke Taylor

First Amendment text citation for religious and press freedoms

The excerpt presents the First Amendment prohibition on establishing religion and protecting free exercise of religion, free press, speech, assembly, and petition. It outlines core civil liberties restricting government actions and affirming individuals' rights.

Congress

Men and Women Who Served: Two Soldiers’ Gruesome Marches

James F. Burns reflects on John Burns of the 140th Pennsylvania Volunteers and Leigh Whitaker of the 21st Infantry, 24th Division, describing grueling marches in Civil War Gettysburg and Korean War Korea. He recalls endurance, improvised medical care, faith, and casualities, ending with memoirs of postwar recognition and family legacy.

Otr John Gettysburg Pennsylvania Leigh Republic 21St Infantry Regiment 24Th Seoul God Yalu Bucky Burns Korea John Burns Monmouth College Seminary Illinois Iowa Bright John F. Kennedy The Muscular Dystrophy Association Robbie Kerrie Whitaker Leigh Whitaker Robert Knudsen White House John A. Burns James Burns Charles Leigh Whitaker Cincinnati Ohio John and

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