Parks gain power to set own entrance fees
National parks face crowding and low maintenance funding. Secretary Bruce Babbit proposed legislation to let parks set and keep entrance fee revenue, reducing Washington redirects. Flexible, market based fees would let popular parks raise fees and lean toward self sufficiency.
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Gastonia Teens Prepping For German Sister City Visit
Forty eight Gastonia students, trained in German language and customs, will depart Sunday for a three week stay in Gotha, Germany. By forming one on one ties with Gotha residents they aim to foster international peace and better future relations between nations.
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Community fighting crime endorses county education plan
Wanda Wyant Dallas urges Gaston County leaders and citizens to support a nine month effort by the Crime and Drug Task Force educational committee. The group recommends open school buildings for parent education, extended DARE to K 12, after school funding, peer mediation, more social workers and nurses, and partnerships with business and county agencies to fund evening programs.
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Roe critiques local crime policy and calls for state action
Crime and Drug Task Force Chairman Simon Roe cites state and federal actions as root causes of crime while Gaston County spends about 25 million annually on addressing issues. He argues caseloads have shrunk since the county became a separate court district and accuses the system of reclassifying felonies to misdemeanors to recycle offenders. He notes existing witness protection and inquiry agencies, and dismisses Roe's proposed separate entity as unnecessary and symbolic.
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Praise for Dr William B Shannon and his courteous staff
A reader thanks Dr William B Shannon and his office team for frequent smiles warm greetings and time to address concerns. The writer notes detailed eye surgeries performed by the doctor over four years with patient care that feels unhurried and attentive.
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