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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2007
Page
5
The 6Gizette announces Jennie Lambert as publisher with John Pea as editor and Barry Bridges guiding the editorial page as editorial page editor in a staff roster for the Freedom Communications newspaper.
A concise editorial asserts that freedom stems from individual self control and inherent rights endowed by a Creator. It emphasizes equal inalienable rights to life and property, urging readers to promote personal liberty and responsible stewardship of what they produce.
The Gazette notes Gaston County Schools face a potential $175 million bond amid a broader NC push for bigger school buildings. Critics argue the state relies on taxpayer funded expansion, with officials like Reeves McGlohan predicting more bonds to come. Debates over charter schools and private options surface as a path to relieve costs.
The Mint has repeatedly introduced new coin types including the Sacagawea and presidential pieces to replace dollar bills. Despite redesigns to honor Sacagawea and a shift to quarterly presidential coins, public uptake remains doubtful and Treasury withdrawal of bills is debated. The House approved a Sacagawea redesign aiming to boost circulation while advocates question coin adoption.
Steve Chapman argues that fears about immigrant crime and social decline are overstated while noting real problems. He cites studies on imprisonment, English use, education, and generation shifts, argues for legalization and inclusion to foster assimilation, and rejects wall or mass deportation as ineffective.
The Camp Sertoma in Gaston County started circa 1968 as a civic project by the Gastonia Sertoma Club and ARC. It evolved from a day camp to an overnight facility with cabins, a kitchen, and a 5,000 square foot building funded by local donations, now reserving six weeks of use annually for developmentally disabled guests. Cathy at Gaston County Parks invites a look, noting the camp’s potential for retreats and reunions.
Bowling Green South Carolina resident Lynnie Faye Reigate wins May Readers' Voice for her Feedback letter Learning from Tech's tragedy. The Gazette notes monthly picks from Feedback or My Turn columns, with winners eligible for a yearly award.
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