Monday, September 24, 2007

James E Mesimore passes Sept 14, 2007





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James E. Mesimore
SALISBURY - Mr. James Edward Mesimore, age 86, of Salisbury passed away Friday September 14, 2007 at Genesis Healthcare. He was born May 29, 1921 in Rowan County the son of the late James Earl Mesimore and the late Carrie Savannah File Mesimore.He was a graduate of Boyden High School and was a Veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII. Mr. Mesimore retired from Norfolk and Southern Railway after more than 40 years of service. He was a member of Haven Lutheran Church, Fulton Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, Shrine Lodge and was instrumental in the development of the North Carolina Transportation Museum and received the Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award in 2006. Survivors include his wife of 61 years Grace Collins Mesimore, daughter Cheryl Mesimore and companion Meryle Schwartz of Hillsborough, sister Mary Elizabeth Chunn Mesimore of Cary, nieces Brenda Marcum and husband Neil of Granite Quarry, and Debbie McSorley and husband Dave of Apex.Services: 11:00 am Monday September 17, 2007 at James C. Lyerly Chapel conducted by Rev. Gilmer Boggs. Burial will follow at Rowan Memorial Park. Visitation: 7-8:30 pm Sunday at Lyerly Funeral Home.Memorials: NC Transportation Museum, PO Box 69, Spencer, NC 28159.Online condolences http://www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com/.
Published in the Salisbury Post on 9/16/2007.
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Nice article on his railroad background and Jim's efforts to help the Spencer Shops Railroad museum flourish can be found by going to the Salisbury Post, searching Jim's name and clicking on the Sept 19,2007 article.

Our booth Rowan County Fair 07

For the past nine years, we have been exhibiting at the Rowan County Fair. There we distribute thousands of substance abuse educational materials to the fair goers. This picture here is of Elks Ray Paradowski, Julie Blaisure, her daughter and three visitors to our booth. Other Elks workers were Gail and Bob Sce, Kevin Frey, Linda Brown, Elbert Culp, Earl Sawyer, Mike Jones & Sandy Jones. Thanks to all for making this a big hit. Actually after 9 years, people are well aware of us and stop by to say hello and to thank us for our efforts.


The drug awareness display case was definitely a hit. This case showed life like examples of drugs. There was also a booklet that listed the different types of drugs displayed and gave the typical symptoms when used

We also used a computer slide show that rotated pictures of victims of substance abuse, especially meth. Also, a number of local news articles that depicted some of the tragic results that occur when folks engage in risky behavior. The slide show btw can be seen and downloaded by going to our web album at http://picasaweb.google.com/salisburyelks699
It's quite a shocker as this young girl discovered.


This is a neat sticker that we handed out. Even adults liked to wear them.
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Monday, September 10, 2007

Life Member Ralph Ketner, founder of Food Lion, featured in Post



Brother Ralph Ketner, member since the middle 50's, was recently featured in the local paper. This original story was printed in the Discover magazine of Ralph's Alma mater Tri-State University in Angola, IN. They wrote a nice story detailing Ralph and his partner's rise to prominence with the Food Lion grocery store chain.
Below is a picture of Ralph's first store. Wilson Smith is to the left of Ralph. To see the original article go to http://www.tristate.edu/discover_07/lions_share.cfm
To see more on Ralph's amazing career and the tremendous number of business and civic achievements he has made, just go to www.SalisburyPost.com and search the archives.
On rare occasions, Ralph still comes to the Lodge especially if a friendly game of chance is invovled.

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Local elks do well in Labor Day tournament-
while a number of Elks golfers tried out for this prestigous event only a few finished.
Elk Tim Wheet with partner Ed Cook won the 2nd flight consolation. Elks Mike Blume & Donnie Shoaf won the 10th flt consolation.