Larry & Susan Cloninger receive philantropic award

Susan K. and Larry T. Cloninger Jr. will be presented the inaugural Wilson L. Smith Philanthropic Award at the Rowan Regional Medical Center Foundation's annual Donor Appreciation and Awards Dinner on Jan. 24 at the Holiday Inn.
The prestigious award will honor the Cloningers' extraordinary philanthropy and special service to Rowan Regional Medical Center Foundation, the Partners in Progress Capital Campaign, the John Campbell Memorial Golf Classic and the Patrons Ball.
In recognition of the Cloningers' generous financial pledge to the foundation's $25 Million Partners in Progress Capital Campaign, the reception area in the Medical Center's Emergency Department was named in their honor.
The Cloningers have supported the foundation's annual John Campbell Memorial Golf Classic for the past six years and Cloninger Ford-Toyota-Scion has been the presenting sponsor for the tournament since 2003.
Most recently, the Cloningers chaired the 2007 black-tie Patrons Ball, which set a new fundraising record of $150,812 in total financial support. The proceeds were used to purchase new patient beds at Rowan Regional.

George Curtis "Smitty" Smith passing

SALISBURY -

George Curtis "Smitty" Smith, 98, of 216 Wildwood Ave., died Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Born June 1, 1909, in York County, S.C., Mr. Smith was the son of the late Samuel Curtis and Georgia Ann Price Smith. He graduated from York High School and after attending business school, he spent 10 years with Swift and Company in their Branch House Accounting Department. He entered public accounting in 1937 with the firm of Frank P. Buck Company. He passed the Uniform Certified Public Accounting examination in 1944, and in October 1947, he and William A. Sherrill purchased the firm of Frank P. Buck Company from Frank P. Buck. They operated the firm under that name until October 1957, at which time the name of the firm was changed to Sherrill & Smith, CPA's. He retired from the firm September 30, 1981. The firm continues to operate under the name of Sherrill & Smith, CPA's.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church since 1937 and served on numerous church boards. He was also a member of the following professional organizations: American Institute of CPA's, N.C. Association of CPA's and local chapter of CPA's; and former member of the Kiwanis Club, Elks Lodge and Country Club of Salisbury.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Bryant Smith, on February 13, 1969. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Beaver Smith, whom he married May 16, 1970; daughter Eve S. Appleby (Peter) of Augusta, Ga.; stepdaughter Sandra N. Hamilton (Claude) of Charlotte; grandchildren Ashley Speizman, Michael Appleby and Kim Appleby; and great-grandchildren Justin Speizman, Isabella, Olivia, Madeleine, Pepper, Chandler and Catherine Appleby.

Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen D. Haines and the Rev. Martha Ballard officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Rowan Memorial Park. Visitation: Following the memorial service.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 217 S. Church St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Lodge helps with Slavation Army Bell ringing

On Sat, Dec 8, 2007, the Lodge helped with bell ringing for the Salvation Army

While there were many volunteers, only these photos were taken.
Teresa McGarrity, Julie Copley and Allison Holshouser maned 1 one hour shift.

Here was Jake Boltz who did a fine job of soliciting donations. Jim Stout looks on from the left. The Elks have a long history for working with the Salvation Army having provided much needed funds during WWI.

Salisbury has been ringing the bell since at least the 50's, perhaps earlier too.