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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 2012
Page
4
A compact quotation note credits William Makepeace Thackeray, the British author, and presents the idea that true merit stands beside the recognition it receives. The line highlights the value of acknowledging excellence alongside striving for it.
Our views urge Gaston County voters to focus on candidate positions in key areas: transparency, fiscal responsibility, free enterprise, and individual liberty. The piece emphasizes accountability, limited government interference, and protection of personal freedoms as crucial predictors of effective leadership.
The Gazette endorses Patsy Keever citing 25 years in public schools and Buncombe county service, a triathlete’s discipline, and three years as state representative with 20 bills sponsored. Opponent Patrick McHenry is portrayed as inactive legislator. Voters urged to choose Keever.
Gaston County highlights its strong General Assembly delegation led by Sen. Kathy Harrington and Reps. John Torbett Bill Current and Kelly Hastings. Supporters urge re election of these lawmakers plus Dana BumGardner and Dr. David Curtis and endorse Pat McCrory for governor to back conservative policies. Gallagher notes council role.
Susan Lockridge brings 26 years of experience to Gaston County Register of Deeds work. She has modernized services online while safeguarding personal data and reducing fraud. The office handles vital records, real estate transfers, and related duties essential to residents.
A reader extols the eight year service of the Register of Deeds head, praising her as department manager and caring supervisor who interacts with staff as a friend. The letter notes her ongoing self improvement and computer savvy.
The author argues the November 6 election is crucial. They attack Obama for demonizing Romney, praise Romney's business success and Mormon faith, criticize green energy failures and TARP losses, claim Medicare funding is at risk, and urge voting for Romney to protect the country and family. GRESWOLD GWYNETTE Cherryville.
Jim Briscoe argues that politics depend on who is in power and critiques media emphasis on Obama and Bush. he notes Lincoln and FDR elections as pivotal, accuses Bush of war deception over WMDs, and laments partisan bias and public anger in Gazette letter. He concludes with personal disillusionment toward politics and partisanship.
Community supporters John and Rose Chesler from Mount Holly endorse Josh Helms. They recall his Forest Height Elementary School days and his family’s long‑standing commitment to local education. Now a husband and active community member, he seeks an at large seat on the Board of Education.
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