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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 2000
Page
6
This notice explains how to submit school news armed forces notices club news and awards for a weekly page. It provides FAX and mailing addresses a street address in Gastonia North Carolina a PO Box 1538 and an email and states information should be typewritten with a contact number for verification.
Piedmont Community Charter School students share Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes with global recipients as boxes depart by air from Charlotte. Doris Deshon Meeks, Hunter Huss High graduate, passes the Bar Exam and earns UNC Charlotte BA then Regent University MA and JD. Josh Baker of Gastonia is named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities. Community events include A Christmas Carol at First Baptist Clover with canned goods drive, Nuncrackers at Kings Mountain Little Theatre, and The Christmas Post at South Point Baptist Church with Broadway-like production and meal options.
The report highlights Gastonia and Maggie Valley natives among Erskine College top scholars and Garnet Circle members. Pamela Henry joins Erskine’s top scholastic group while Brian Simpson, Ashbrook 1992 graduate, is a Western Carolina doctoral student and Pi Lambda Theta member living in Sylva with his wife Sherry.
Katie Elizabeth Ledford of Alexis has won the Sue Weddle and B W Jenkins Memorial Scholarship at Campbell University in Buies Creek. A junior accounting major, she is active in the SAM Club College Republicans Accounting Club and serves on the Conduct Court. She is the daughter of Dayt and Rosemary Ledford.
Emily Feimster a Belmont junior has been named Judiciary Board president at Peace College The Student Government Association governs campus policy and collaborates with administration to drive positive change The group sponsors college traditions such as Fall Fest Cocktails Spring Fling and Honor Week with service projects and weekend events
Holiday guide lists Winterfest downtown Belmont with parade Santa photos and rides from noon to 6 p m plus a 7 p m fireworks show and a Messiah concert at Second Baptist Church Mount Holly to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity and other festive events across Gaston County including Holidays in the All American City and The Wonder of Christmas at Gaston College with ticket details and contact numbers.
The Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department offers free programs for residents aged 60 and over. Activities include Duplicate Bridge, Party Bridge, Crochet, Senior Jazzercise, line dancing, blood pressure checks, writing club, and special events at various centers. Call 704-922-2160 for details and reservations.
The Gazette Empty Stocking Fund receives support from AARP Chapter 2070 and many individuals and families. Notable donations include Christine Breedlove in honor of Durward Harold and Betty Pressley, Joel and Dana Wolfe in honor of their family, and Donny and Martha Nell Hartsell in memory of Dan and Ellen Loftin. Contributions may be delivered in person to The Gazette at 2500 E. Franklin Blvd Gastonia or mailed to P O Box 1538 Gastonia NC 28053 with designation Empty Stocking Fund. Donors may remain anonymous if desired.
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