Re: OMG III retirement and Inactive Bar Status:
Dear Max,
Congratulations on 50 years of outstanding service to your clients, the community, and to the thousands of lawyers and judges who have enjoyed the benefit of your educational endeavors. As I consider your illustrious legal career and the countless people who have been helped, influenced, enlightened (and even enriched) by your efforts, I can only say that you have been often quoted, sometimes imitated, but never duplicated, and I dare say that there will never be another lawyer or person like you.
I know that you will realize great satisfaction as you look back upon your storied career, as well you should. Hopefully you will take some time to produce your memoirs so that the whole world can learn of your adventures.
Congratulations again on a job well done.
Best regards,
Don Bridges
Former Superior Court Judge
Boot Camper Speaker on Evidence
Editor’s Note: Folks, stay tuned. Monday’s (March 20, 2023) GWU Board of Trustees meeting, by all accounts presently available, turned out to be a “Kangaroo Court.” It appears the BoT By-laws were changed on the Saturday before the Meeting to greatly reduce the number of votes necessary to oust Mr. Gardner from the BoTs. Allegedly the Press Release was prepared prior to the meeting. Mr. Gardner’s attempts to speak during the ZOOM meeting, he was “muted.” And perhaps other dirty tricks were pulled. A close examination of the GWU BoT Press Release shows lots of seemingly “wild” allegations but provides no actual proof of anything. More tidbits of information are coming out every day. Therefore, Robert A will examine the Press Releases line by line, make comments and provide additional information as it becomes available. Although GWU is NOT subject to NC Public Records laws, GWU will be asked to provide certain records and information and the public will be made aware of whether or not the information that is requested is promptly and freely provided. Any excuse to NOT provide relevant material within a reasonable time will be considered a cover-up and so reported. All we want is the truth of this matter and let the chips fall where they may. One bit of gossip already heard is that if GWU does go into foreclosure on its debt, the Word of Faith Church in Rutherford County would be first in line to buy up GWU’s debt. And GWU in the process. Perhaps also keeping the Gardner Webb name. But that is just speculation and gossip at this point. But, nonetheless, a serious matter to many in Cleveland County and beyond. Including Robert A.
Again, Stay tuned folks. This one ain’t over ‘til it’s over!!!
