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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2016
Page
4
Local readers are invited to share views on the Gazette site. Send brief letters outlining opinions on community issues, policies, or events. Submissions may be edited for clarity and length.
Oward Homesley sparked Cherryville High School Education Foundation six years ago to fund classroom extras. Alums formed a panel to award grants, raising $100,000 for art, PE, science, math remediation and more. Homesley honored as Foundation board member emeritus with Ironman Award.
Residents critique a 2 word slogan and a $900000 campaign effort to promote Gaston County. Critics say the county should rely on its existing appeal rather than advertising stunts while praising some supporters for local pride. A separate EGHS student faces assault charges amid concerns over bond and school discipline.
Online survey shows students 17 percent, teachers 23 percent, parents 3 percent, commuters in school traffic 22 percent, and 35 percent equally happy. A contemporaneous note asks if readers know about the election held Tuesday June 7 with a prompt to cast votes online.
A reader reacts to a My Turn column, recounting how polite conversation shaped civic life and stressing personal faith over labels. The piece defends inclusivity, recalls friendships across race and sexual orientation, and urges nonjudgment based on biblical values. James Bodenheimer of Stanley signs off.
Jim Sanford writes to urge revival of the Over the Mountain Triathlon once hosted by Kings Mountain. He recalls the course through the Battleground and Lake Moss routes, cites dwindling participation and mayoral approval for cancellation, and calls for local involvement in schools to rekindle fitness and community ties.
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