A Community Christmas Call to Give in Gaston County
The Gaston Gazette appeals to readers to give a Christmas gift to someone in need this season. It highlights local efforts like The Empty Stocking Fund, United Way, and Gaston Gives, urging support through personal acts, donations to food pantries, toy drives, coats, and warm clothing, with holiday greetings and thanks.
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Central Y closure spurs city plan for west Gastonia recreation
Gastonia faces loss of the Central YMCA on West Side with adults seniors and youth seeking options. The city outlines nearby centers Adult Recreation Erwin T Jeffers Phillips and Bradley centers plus the West Gastonia Boys and Girls Club and Optimist Park, open houses, new bus routes, and partner programs to fill gaps while noting transportation and program variety. Michael Peoples, city manager, emphasizes ongoing collaboration with nonprofits and churches to sustain community recreation and safety.
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Thought of the Day by Learned Hand on Freedom
Opinion note cites Judge Learned Hand quote about freedom and checks on liberty. Letters policy outlines required name address and daytime phone, with a 300 word limit, weekly publication cadence, and disallowing poetry form letters petitions or consumer complaints. Readers urged to submit to Gaston Gazette via GastonGazette.com.
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