Christmas Wish Brings Joy to Supportive Son
Eric Hall, 15, wrote to The Gazette Christmas Wishes from his ninth grade heart, asking for shoes and clothes for his mother Jo Ann Brooks who has battled health problems. Gazette coordinator Judy Bean granted the wish, surprising them with early presents and skating passes, after paying tribute to the teen's selflessness.
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My heart is in Ukraine heart of a NC educator
Diane Turbyfill reports Terry Usery a principal from Tryon Elementary near Bessemer City and Cherryville travels yearly to Holosono Ukraine for a ten day January mission with six volunteers from North Carolina. He funds school improvements donates a projector and books and plans wells or livestock to aid residents.
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