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The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 2001

Page

3

Gaston County names Hospital Study Committee members

Commissioners Tom Keigher and Heath Jenkins announced a diverse panel including Jim Lemon Belmont-John Bridgeman and Louise Lansford-Ridgeway to study the impact of selling county owned buildings on the Gaston Memorial Hospital campus. Staff assistants Chuck Moore and Mike Halford were named to support the committee. The group aims to produce neutral financial and legal guidance within three to four months.

N.C. House of Representatives Gaston County Gaston Memorial Hospital Tom Keigher Heath Jenkins Jim Lemon Belmont John Bridgeman Gaston Chamber of Commerce N.C Bob Yatko Homebuilders’ Association James Gurmonski Belmont Abbey College Louise Lansford-Ridgeway Highland Community Development Corp Amber Parker Bessemer City Larry Parks Central Via Council of Governments John Fraley Cherryville Chuck Elliot Gastonia Chuck McClure William Burgin Gaston College Terry Clippard Stanley Keigher and Jenkins Chuck Moore Budget Department Mike Halford Keigher GMH

County Budget Grinds Through Tax Increase Debate

Interim County Manager Phil Ponder urges a 9-cent property tax rise to cover a $20.2 million shortfall, while commissioners seek deeper cuts. The Red Book plan of a 7.5 percent departmental cut drew few supporters, and an 8.7 percent cut sparing building projects is being explored, with educators alarmed at cuts to schools and programs.

Phil Ponder Floyd Wright Ed Sadler Bob Hovis

Local Smart Start funds dispute over administration costs

Officials from the North Carolina Partnership for Children challenge a report’s reading of audits claiming $32 million in subsidies passed to child care centers via DHHS or local agencies were not counted as administration. They argue the funds affect admin percentages and defend the audit conclusions amid budget impacts.

Ber Sadler North Carolina Partnership For Children DHHS Department of Social Services Karen Ponder North Carolina Partnership of Children Frank Melchior County Department of Social Services Daughtry Ashley Thrift North Carolina Partnership For Children Board of Directors Thrift Partnership For Children Department of Health and Human Services Senate Smart Start

Parade route dispute stalls Christmas procession plans

DOT officials defend keeping Franklin Boulevard as the parade route for Gastonia as Jaycees seek alternatives after traffic closures. They cite safety concerns for floats and slopeed streets, noting 29/74 remains the straight link through town. Local leaders push to build ties with the DOT and pursue boulevard improvements.

DOT Main Avenue Jaycees Franklin Boulevard Duffy Long Avenue Garrison Boulevard Gastonia Hamrick Franklin Clay Belvedere Mark Holder Stultz Holder

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