GwinnettForum | Number 22.74 | Oct. 17, 2023
THESE FOUR PCOM STUDENTS are helping their fellow future doctors in learning how to communicate in Spanish with people who don’t speak English. From left are Doctor of Osteopathic students Daniela Gutierrez, Darwin Mendez, Abraham Melara and Maria Reyes. For more details, see Notable below.
TODAY’S FOCUS: Making comparisons with two Washington marches
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Do you have regrets of not doing enough when traveling?
SPOTLIGHT: Mingledorff’s
ANOTHER VIEW: Liz Cheney would make a good candidate—as a Democrat
FEEDBACK: Free Gwinnett library cards opens doors to many attractions
UPCOMING: Learn about candidates for city elections at Chamber site
NOTABLE: PCOM students teach others in Medical Spanish Course
RECOMMENDED: Those Who Ride the Night Winds by Nikki Giovanni
GEORGIA TIDBIT: St. Marys growing after arrival of sub base
MYSTERY PHOTO: Today’s photograph introduces few clues
CALENDAR: Citizenship Clinic is Oct. 20 a Lawrenceville library
Making comparisons with two Washington marches
From the 1963 March on Washington | Wikipedia.
“They controlled it so tight, they told those Negroes what time to hit town, how to come, where to stop, what signs to carry, what song to sing, what speech they could make, and what speech they couldn’t make; and then told them to get out town by sundown. And everyone of those Toms was out of town by sundown.”– Malcolm X’s comments regarding the March on Washington.
By Jack Bernard, contributing columnist
The famous March on Washington took place 60 years ago – Aug. 28, 1963. Some forces in the black community wanted it to be militant and disruptive, along the lines of what Malcolm X desired. However, because of its truly patriotic organizers, the gathering was peaceful- as well as effective.
In this way, it is the exact opposite of the 2021 fascist insurrection allegedly instigated by former President Trump (“Be there. Will be wild.”) and organized by the nationalist militias backing him (the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, etc.). The Washington “Stop the Steal” riot on January 6, 2021 was extremely violent, as described below.
The peaceful 1963 civil rights March was well coordinated, entailing an estimated 200,000 participants, both white and black. The most notable address was given by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His inspiring “I Have a Dream” speech, reflecting a positive view of America’s future, has gone down into history and is one of the most memorable in our history, captured for all time digitally.
The preparation for that march was extensive, with Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin taking the lead roles in bringing together civil rights and labor to peacefully advocate for long overdue civil rights progress. Randolph, the main force behind the March, was a union organizer as well as a civil rights activist. Rustin was a unique figure and activist. A black Quaker, and former communist, he opposed war. Because of his background as a gay, socialistic pacifist, his essential role in the March has often been marginalized.
On the flip side, the 2021 attack on our Capitol will go down as one of the worst moments in American history. Our Capitol had not seen an attack of that sort since the War of 1812. As President Biden has stated: “They were a riotous mob. Insurrectionists. Domestic terrorists.”
From the start, it was fated to be violent. Five people died as a result, including one policeman. Well over 1,000 people have been indicted, including 350 who allegedly assaulted police. Over a hundred of them are charged with using a dangerous weapon to attack officers. Sentences of up to 22 years in prison have been handed down for insurrectionist leaders.
Even conservative GOP politicians knew what happened and why, although few will now openly admit it. As GOP ex-Rep. Liz Chaney said: “The president incited the mob. The president addressed the mob. He lit the flame.”
The day of the insurrection, Trump gave a speech advocating radical action, saying “You will never take back our country with weakness). Just before he took the stage, Rudy Giuliani had told the crowd “trial by combat” would be required.
As the crowd broke into the Capitol, Trump watched it on television. He took no action to stop the insurrection. When he finally did ask the rioters to leave, he also told them “I love you” and that the election was “stolen.”
As one political scientist stated, “Trump is clearly a fascist.” The label now seems not just acceptable but necessary. The facts more than prove this statement to be accurate.
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Do you have regrets of not doing enough when traveling?
Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Istanbul
By Elliott Brack
Editor and Publisher, GwinnettForum
OCT. 17, 2023 | Perhaps you are like me, and find that when you travel, you often have regrets that you did not do or see enough while you were away from home.
On a recent cruise from Athens, Greece to Venice, we took a different route to get there, not a direct flight to Athens. For half the price of a Delta trip to Athens, we could fly on Turkish Airlines, first to Istanbul, before transferring that same day to Athens. On the return flight, we would fly from Venice to Istanbul, where we would spend two nights before flying home. (Yes, traveling that far means an 11-hour flight, and that’s difficult. Book well in advance and fly Turkish Airlines at a good business class price to stretch out and not be crowded in steerage.)
When as a student, perhaps it was the way “Constantinople” rolled off the tongue that fascinated me. That’s today’s Istanbul, of course.
The city’s name was changed in 1930, when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a Turkish field marshal, took power. He was a revolutionary statesman, author, and the founding father of the Republic of Turkey, serving as its first president from 1923 until his death in 1938. The land occupied by the Turks was known as the Ottoman Empire from the 1300s until 1922. Following World War I and the fall of the Ottomans, the Republic of Turkey formed, taking on the name that had long referred to that region.
Detail of molding at White House Hotel
On our recent trip, we were lucky in the choice of our hotel, interestingly named the White House Hotel. It’s a small and beautifully-done hotel with a sixth floor breakfast area overlooking the Bosphorus, the waterway which is the dividing line between Europe and Asia. The hotel is perfectly located within three blocks of key mosques of Istanbul.
Traveling for several days is tiring, and one regret is that we slept too much at the White House Hotel. We were exhausted after 10 days of traveling.
So the big regret is that we saw little of the city of Istanbul teeming with people (15 million). In some ways it reminded us of New York, people walking everywhere, always fast, and it’s very crowded. And while there are extensive through streets, in the old city where we were, the streets are narrow and crowded, restaurants abound everywhere, and there is such a vibrancy around! For sure, it’s like nothing in Gwinnett.
So yes, though quite distant from my home in Georgia, it would be great to go back and take in more of this always-important-from-Bible times city.
Growing up in Macon, as a kid we rode the city buses all over town for a nickel. We often just got on and rode to the end of the line, only to ride back immediately. That was fun.
Maybe I’m still a kid. Should I ever go back to Istanbul, for sure I would ride their modern metro system. Trams go throughout the city on several lines. Paying a small fare to ride to the end of the lines (both ways) would give you a good overview of the city, and let you glimpse into areas most tourists never see. Not riding a tram in Istanbul is my big regret of our recent visit.
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Liz Cheney would make a good candidate—as a Democrat
By Raleigh Perry
BUFORD, Ga. | Many of my ideas go in one side of my head and out the other in a giga-second. One stuck the other day and I have been unable to get rid of it. I have to admit that this might seem like a bizarre idea, but I think it will work.
Perry
I think everyone is aware that President Biden’s age might be a serious problem. I am not one of those, my brain is not dead, and I am older than Biden by about a year, maybe a little more. But the thoughts about the age problem will carry some weight and that started the gears between my ears to turning.
The one idea that has been rattling around in my head for a few days might just be the best way to handle the situation of who to run for president. Since besides Biden there is no obvious overwhelming Democratic choice, I feel that people should go to visit Liz Cheney and convince her to change from Republican to a Democrat and press her into service as a Democratic candidate for president.
She is incredibly smart, attractive, articulate and possesses a plethora of positive virtues. She is a conservative, which she inherited from her father, but that, to me, does not create a problem. A conservative Democrat with her qualities can rip votes away from both the Republican Party and the Independents.
Cheney
Why run her as a Democrat? Everyone on the Republican side thinks that it is the Democrats that run the national debt up. That, however, is not quite true. As a matter of fact, in saying that all the time, the GOP is again just blowing smoke. The Republicans are the ones that when they are in the White House, drive the national debt up. There’s been a balanced budget only twice in the past half-century: President Lyndon Johnson did it in 1969, and President Bill Clinton from 1998 to 2001.
As for the vice presidential candidate, Ms. Cheney could find a moderate Democrat to run alongside her for balance. They are out there. I think that a mixed ticket would settle things down a bit in Washington. I would even accept Adam Kinzinger, the other Republican on the January 6th committee. However, a moderate Democrat, younger than those old codgers, would be the best.
Our country is in political disarray like no time that I remember, worse than in the Depression. Nothing has really been accomplished since this Congress has been in session.
I also foresee a lot of Democrats sweeping into office in the next election, mainly because of the abortion issue.
Let me also bring up that if one of the Republican candidates runs that under the tow of the Heritage Foundation, there will be an attempt to turn this government from one which is democratic into one that is authoritarian. I admonish everyone to go to the Internet and look up Project 2025, as proposed by the Heritage Foundation. Reading what they are trying to accomplish will scare you. It is a danger that we could have to live with.
What do you think? Your view on Liz as a Democrat for president?
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Free Gwinnett library cards to open doors to attractions
Editor, the Forum:
Ever the hardened pessimist, he warned, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” He would have to admit he was wrong. We’re thinking of the Georgia Library Card and all that it offers.
Student Jacob Depaz proudly shows off his library card!
Getting a library card has no fee, yet the many benefits make it an even greater bargain than simply allowing someone to check out books. The 15 local branches in Gwinnett offer books, e-books, audiobooks, and access to hundreds of newspapers, magazines, programs, and speakers.
There are nearly 20 attractions around Metro Atlanta that offer free, yes free, admission if you have such a card. These places range from the Atlanta Zoo to the Atlanta History Center. Check out where you can be admitted free in the library catalog online.
I told one of my more literate friends about this and she replied: “I’ve known about it for years…I’m sure you have, too.” “Oh, yes,” I stammered doing my best Eddie Haskell routine. All you need is a library card, which you can get by showing proof that you live in Gwinnett County—a Georgia driver’s license, electric bill, etc.
Gwinnett Library Director of Marketing Duffie Dixon says: “We have a most comprehensive program.” She suggests visiting gwinnettlibrary.org for detailed information.
I bet my friend doesn’t know this, but every child in the Gwinnett County School System is assigned a number when they start school, which automatically becomes their library card number.
So, what are you waiting for? It seemingly couldn’t be any easier.
— Howard Hoffman, Berkeley Lake
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Learn about candidates for city elections at Chamber site
The Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce is offering a new service to Gwinnettians now online. It is detailed information about the November elections in Gwinnett cities.
With advanced voting now under way in city elections on November 7, the Chamber has produced a guide listing the candidates for all the offices. It also lists a short summary from each candidate about why they seek the office. It’s a “one stop shop” to guide voters in the elections.
The heads of government in Buford, Duluth, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Snellville and Suwanee have no opposition. In the City of Lawrenceville, all candidates who qualified have no opposition. In the other cities, there are candidates for Council seats for the election.
To view the new Chamber voting information, go to https://gwinnettchamber.org/2023-gwinnett-municipal-elections/. The information was put together by Paul Oh, director of Public Policy for the Chamber.
Panchal joins Hudgens as ceramic studio manager
Panchal
Internationally acclaimed ceramics artist and industry leader Yesha Panchal has joined the staff of the Hudgens Center for Art and Learning as the new ceramics studio manager. Her “yeshaart22” Instagram account has more than 33.8K followers.
Ms. Panchal was born in Gujarat, India, and moved to the United States when she was 16. She graduated from Georgia State University in Atlanta in 2017 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in ceramics, and soon joined The Hudgens as an instructor. She works from her home studio in Suwanee, where she lives with her husband.
In describing her pottery, Panchal said, “My work calls attention to the beauty of nature that often goes unnoticed, particularly petals, stems, plants and other elements which continuously fuel my imagination. When surrounded by nature, I find the sense of belonging that I search for as an immigrant in a foreign land.”
Panchal is an organizer of Clay to Table, an online event held over the Labor Day weekend that showcases fine contemporary pottery with a goal to build and enhance the community between potters and pottery lovers.
Computer Museum in Roswell plans exhibits about chips
Get ready for an evening like no other as the Computer Museum of America of Roswell presents a Museum After Hours event for tech enthusiasts. Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 26 from 5:30-9 p.m. , as the museum opens its doors to unveil a groundbreaking new exhibit, Chips: Powering the Modern World.
Prepare to be captivated by the artful configuration of over 150 chips, elegantly displayed to showcase the remarkable advancements in the electronics industry from 1940 to 2020. This exhibit seamlessly weaves together the worlds of art and technology, exploring the dynamic intersection between the two. Immerse yourself in the beauty of these carefully arranged chips and gain a deeper understanding of the incredible innovations that have shaped our modern world.
In addition, Michelle Winters, a classical violinist turned pop and rock performer, will be gracing the event with her musical talents. Michelle’s eclectic repertoire ranges from Led Zeppelin to Lady Gaga, ensuring a lively and unforgettable atmosphere.
The museum is located at 5000 Commerce Parkway in Roswell, adjacent to the Aurora Cineplex.
PCOM students teach others in Medical Spanish Course
Words matter. Especially if you’re a healthcare provider trying to communicate with a patient who doesn’t speak English.
Abraham Melara, a first year student at the Suwanee campus of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a native of Honduras, remembers traveling to the states as a youngster with his mother who was being treated for breast cancer.
“As a child, I acted as an interpreter because her physicians did not speak our language. It’s very important for me as a medical student to give future physicians the tools to communicate. People who are vulnerable due to a language barrier need the connection.”
Melara, along with Darwin Mendez, another first year medical student whose parents are from Ecuador and the Dominican Republic, are leading a medical Spanish course under the sponsorship of the Latino Student Medical Association (LSMA).
Mendez says: “When my parents first came to this country, they struggled to learn English. I feel that the tables are reversed as I’m now in medical school where I’m able to give back and teach classmates the Spanish language.”
He noted that more than one million Spanish speakers call Georgia home. “To equip everyone to go out into the community and speak with Hispanic patients is really powerful,” he says.
Close to 100 first and second year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine students spent their lunch break recently learning medical Spanish. The hour-long class is the first in a series to be offered to DO students.
Maria Reyes, a second year DO student and the vice president of LSMA, says the classes are patterned after classes taught last year. Reyes, a native Ecuadorian, explained that the course, which provides conversational Spanish lessons, creates not only cultural competency, but also a connection with patients.
“Learning the language lets your patients know that you care about them,” she said.
Daniela Gutierrez, feels that it’s fitting to offer the first class during Hispanic Heritage Month.
The first lesson included the importance of greeting the patient and introducing oneself to the patient and all family members present, the terms for parts of the body, symptoms and possible diagnoses, and letting the patient know that you will call an interpreter if there is a misunderstanding.
Melara and Mendez took turns pronouncing words and phrases for the class and then divided the students into groups where “patients” presented their symptoms and the students practiced conversing with them.
These lessons are especially important as medical students volunteer in the Gwinnett community, where approximately 35,000 families speak Spanish at home, according to Gwinnett County’s Citizen Language Collaboration. In addition, students are for clinical rotations across the state that occur in their third and fourth years of medical school.
Two students at GACS are national merit semifinalists
Sarikonda
Liu
Two students at Greater Atlanta Christian School have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists for 2024. They are Kevin Liu, the son of Rosie Li and Shuo Liu of Suwanee . and Akhil Sarikonda, the son of Ravi Sarikonda and Sushma Wupendram of Norcross. Semifinalists are chosen from 1.3 million high school students who took the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test during their junior year. These semifinalists are competing for 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million, to be announced in the spring of 2024.
GwinnettForum is adding new element: critic’s corner
GwinnettForum is adding a new feature: a critic’s corner,which began in the October 13 edition. We have arranged with a local writer to attend cultural events, and give her opinion of them.
She is Jane Wroton, who lives in Duluth. She was born in Raleigh, N.C. is a graduate of Appalachian State University,. She is retired and previously was a teacher for 30 years in DeKalb County. She is married to Michelle Fraix. She met her husband on a field trip to France in 1993, and they were married when he moved to Georgia in 1997. He is a French teacher and tour guide in Atlanta. They enjoy spending time on the Georgia coast.
The review will be concise. It will consist of about 150 words, so that it will be well-read by subscribers. We hope to run as many reviews that she can attend. Her email is janegwroton@yahoo.com.
Those Who Ride the Night Winds by Nikki Giovanni
From Karen J. Harris, Stone Mountain: Nikki Giovanni is a stunning writer who conveys emotions and themes in a way that pulls a reader into a space of reflection and misty beauty just beneath a grasp. In this volume there are poems to famous personages such as Billie Jean King, John Lennon, Robert KenneDy, Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. These poems impart not only a historical framework but the essence of each person. The style and tone of the poems in the sections are different but each still fill a space within the reader about what the poem presents. Her styles are unique in that one is what many readers think of as poetry, and the other reads like thought strands laced with ellipses that progress through what feels like a story. This is a beautifully-rendered collection for poetry lovers and those familiar with Nikki Giovanni’s other works.”
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St. Marys growing after arrival of sub base
St. Marys has been described at different times over the centuries as a bustling seaport, a sleepy tourist resting place, or a strategic military location. Close to the Georgia-Florida state line (on Georgia Highway 40, off Interstate 95), it is located on the St. Marys River, within six miles of the Atlantic Ocean.
It served as Camden County’s seat from 1869 until 1923. Today many of its residents earn their livelihood by catering to the tourists who visit the St. Marys National Historic District, which includes beautiful 19th-century buildings, offices, and shops and the Oak Grove Cemetery. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the population is 18,256.
Established on the site of an abandoned Timucuan Indian village, Tlathlothlaguphta, St. Marys sits on land confiscated from two brothers of royal governor James Wright. Their Royalist sympathies resulted in their banishment after the American Revolution (1775-83) and the loss of their huge estates. The history of the town’s name is not clear. After the departure of its royalist owners, the land belonged to Jacob Weed, an early planter and state legislator. Weed sold 1,672 acres along the St. Marys River to 19 other men, and the 20 laid out the new town together in 1788. Early maps show the streets were 100 feet wide, interspersed with two 16-acre public squares.
The strategic location of St. Marys on the Atlantic Coast just above Florida led to its involvement in several of the major military conflicts in U.S. history. Troops were sent from New York to the area during the American Revolution. It was captured by the British during the War of 1812, and Union gunboats shelled its waterfront buildings during the Civil War.
Industrial development began after the Civil War, initially in the form of a lumber mill built by the company Fox and Burns. More sawmills followed, as well as several canning plants specializing in preserving local shrimp, beans, and sweet potatoes.
The establishment of the Gilman Paper Company’s St. Marys Kraft Corporation plant in 1941 was a welcome impetus to growth. Gilman Paper was purchased by the Durango Paper Company in 1999 and renamed the Durango-Georgia Company in 2000. After 61 years in Camden County the plant closed its doors in fall 2002, causing hardship to many in the local lumber industry who lost their jobs.
Shipbuilding, important in the town’s earliest days, again gained importance in the 20th century. The opening of Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base in 1979 brought with it a healthy infusion of new residents to complement the hospitality industry-based population. As of 2002 the Kings Bay workforce included more than 9,000 military and civilian personnel. As a growing retirement and bedroom community, however, St. Marys has been able to withstand the population losses associated with these changes to the local economy.
It was not until the 1970s that St. Marys developed its current tourist economy. Calling itself “The Gateway to Cumberland Island,” the town is the departure point for those taking the ferry (the only transportation) to the Cumberland Island National Seashore. St. Marys is now well known as an ecotourism center, with a reputation for being friendly to newcomers, whether they are settling or just visiting.
- To view the Georgia Encyclopedia article online, go to https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org
Today’s photograph introduces few clues
Mystery photo spotters may find today’s picture a difficult one. There is little to give away its location. But isn’t it a beautiful photograph snapped by one of our readers? Try your luck in identifying this photograph, and send your answer to elliott@brack.net, including the name of the town where you live.
Recognizing the last mystery, Allan Peel of San Antonio, Tex. wrote: “It’s the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, more commonly referred to as the Château Frontenac, a historic hotel in Quebec City, Canada. It was designed by the American architect Bruce Price (1845 – 1903), built by the Canadian Pacific Railway company, and first opened to the public in 1893. This fairytale castle, standing high above the St. Lawrence River, is the world’s most photographed hotel and is one of the first grand hotels completed by the Canadian Pacific Railway, as a way to get more wealthy travelers to use the railroad as they ventured out on luxurious vacations.”
He adds: “At the height of the Second World War, Allied leaders Franklin D. Roosevelt,Sir Winston Churchill, and Canada’s own Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King met at the Château for a 1943 conference to plan the invasion of Normandy. To honor these WWII leaders, the hotel has separate suites named after Roosevelt, Churchill, and King.”
Other readers recognizing the photograph include Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; Raleigh Perry, Buford; Stewart Ogilvie, Lawrenceville; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; both John and Molly Titus of Peachtree Corners; Michael Gagnon, Flowery Branch; and Lou Camerio, Lilburn.
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Citizenship Clinic is Oct. 20 a Lawrenceville library
The Gwinnett County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold their next monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 18 at 9:30 a.m. at the Gwinnett Senior Service Center, 567 Swanson Dr., Lawrenceville.
Citizenship Clinic will be held on Friday, October 20, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.at the Lawrenceville Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library. Join Asian Americans Advancing Justice for a free naturalization application preparedness workshop. Pre-registration is required.
The Gwinnett Stripers are hosting its first “Brewfest at the Ballpark” at Coolray Field on Saturday, October 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. This one-of-a-kind beer festival will give attendees a chance to sample selections from local Georgia craft breweries. The event will include live music, and food will be available for purchase at select Coolray Field concession stands.
Third annual Peachtree Corners Decathlon will be Saturday, October 21. The event will be at the Path to fitness, near the Town Green. Some 72 participants will be entered in 10 challenging events.The sold-out event is open to men and women, age 18 and older, and known for its intense physical challenges that tests endurance, strength and agility.
Pedal Norcross on Saturday, October 21, from 3 until 6 p.m. Join Sustainable Norcross for a group bike ride through historic Norcross. The event kicks off on Skin Alley with bike recycling and helmet giveaways . The ride wraps up with a prize drawing and a chance to win an E-Bike! Get your tickets here.
Braselton High School alumni, friends and families will celebrate the school’s history on Saturday, October 21 from 9 a.m. until noon in the historic 1904 building in downtown Braselton. Attendees are asked to bring any memorabilia and help identify students in the historic photographs dating from 1924 to 1957. The Braselton High School opened in September 1920 and closed during the 1957-1958 school year after merging with Jackson County schools. For more information, contact Amy Pinnell at apinnell@braselton.net
Healthy Aging and Family Caregiver Fair will take place at the Duluth branch of Gwinnett County Public Library on Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. until noon. Learn more about healthy aging and family caregiving, particularly as related to cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. A family-friendly event with speakers, engaging activities, and resources for supporting caregivers
Foster Parents information session will be held at the Centerville branch of Gwinnett County Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on October 24. Join the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services-Gwinnett County to learn how to become a Foster Parent.
Navigating Language-Based Learning Disabilities will be presented from an expert at the Five Forks Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library. This will be held Thursday, October 26 at 6 p.m.
Drug Take Back will be held October 28 in Snellville hosted by the Police Department. This will allow residents to safely discard unused and expired medication. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Snellville Police Department, 2315 Wisteria Drive. There will also be a secondary location at Westside Baptist Church, 2925 Main St. W from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the church’s Fall Festival. Participants can drive or walk up to drop off discarded medication into collection boxes. Medication may be left in its original containers with or without the labels as all items discarded are burned.
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