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Parkland candidate brings experience to build on

By Amy F. Reiter
Tuesday March 14, 2006

CHAMPAIGN – Gordon G. Burns Jr. learned the value of work from a hammer, nails and his dad.

Born into a family with five kids and somewhat less than modest means, Burns started helping his father in his carpentry business at age 12, and hasn't stopped working since.

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