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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 2001
Page
1
A Gazette profile presents Rose Anne Albright a graphic artist in the Advertising Department. She has worked with the paper since November 19 2000 and lives in Gastonia with husband Mike and their four grandchildren.
William Shatner opens Nerine Shatner Friendly House, a sober living facility for 11 women recovering from alcoholism, in memory of his wife Nerine who drowned in their pool in August 1999 after hitting her head. The autopsy cited a 0.27 percent blood alcohol level.
In Hilo Hawaii the hearing in Whitney Houston’s misdemeanor drug case has been postponed a week to March 8 Prosecutors seek to set aside a plea agreement noting Houston failed to submit a required substance abuse assessment They say a bag with marijuana and three partially smoked joints was seized at Keahole Kona International Airport in January 2000 Houston was not arrested and reportedly left for San Francisco with Bobby Brown after officers arrived She had entered a no contest plea last November and faces $4025 fine unless she stays out of trouble and complies with the agreement
Hannibal Lecter’s sequel tops the box office for the third straight weekend with an estimated 15.8 million. It has grossed 128.5 million in 17 days while new releases 3000 Miles to Graceland and Monkeybone debut weakly. Graceland opens fourth at 7.1 million as overall Hollywood earnings stay ahead year to date.
Bill Williams reports on the Gaston County Jaycees Distinguished Service Awards. Mary Nell Green, a Forestview High senior, is lauded as the district’s standout student for leadership, academics, and community service. Christine Sisk, Gard ner Park Elementary teacher of Autistic students, is named Outstanding Educator for her work since 1990 and extensive service to autistic communities and professional groups.
Official channel notes a mix of sun and clouds with mild highs in the upper 60s and mostly clear nights, lows in the 30s. A sunny start Tuesday turns cloudy with dry highs in the 50s, followed by another round of much needed rainfall on Wednesday and Saturday.
Hannibal leads with 15.8 million, followed by Down to Earth at 11.6 million and Recess: School's Out at 7.3 million. 3000 Miles to Graceland earns 7.4 million, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 6.3 million, Sweet November 5.3 million, Traffic 5.1 million, Chocolat 4.7 million, The Wedding Planner 4 million, and Cast Away at 3.4 million.
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