George Griffin- winner of Don Stout scholarship sends thank you letter and update on school.

Dear Mr. Paradowski;
I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you how much I appreciate all you have done for me. I am enrolled now and am going full steam ahead. We are practicing now and learning about leisure time in history and it's role in modern day society. I am taking a Math class and Argumentative research. I can't believe I used to argue so much without realizing how hard it really is to do it right and write it down. If you know any English majors I sure could use some advice. College is so awesome. It's like being in your own city here. We have over 30,000 students on campus. I am finding my way around.and learning to love a bicycle again, although I haven't figured out how to rig my golf bag on it yet. I will be getting my PGA card some time next week and I am ordering my PGM golf bag this week. If you or anyone would like my mailing address it is : University Towers 111 Friendly Drive Suite 520 Raleigh, NC 27695. Again, thank you all so much and tell everyone there hello.
Sincerely,
George Griffin

Don Nickell passes away Aug 10. Elk since 1984

SALISBURY - Mr. Don D. Nickell, 74, of Salisbury, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.Born Nov. 16, 1932 in Osborne, Kans., he was the son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Wonderlich Nickell. A graduate of Beloit Kansas High School, he served in the US Marine Corps from 1951-53 during the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Geology.Mr. Nickell was one of the founders of Mid Atlantic Explosives. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury, Salisbury Elks Club, Spencer Moose Lodge, Harold B Jarrett American Legion Post #342, and the VFW Post 6242, Beloit, Kans. Member of Golden Rule Masonic Lodge #90, A.F. & A.M., Topeka, Kans. He enjoyed his job and outdoor activities.He was preceded in death by his brother, Dean Nickell.Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dixie Hart Nickell; daughters, Pat Kilday and husband Greg of Lilburn, Ga., Lisa Brackett and husband Martin of Charlotte; sister-in-law, Virginia Nickell of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren, Zack and Caroline Kilday, Amelia and Lauren Brackett, special friends, Richard and Mary McCoslin of Salisbury.Memorial Service: Will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at Summersett Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dr. Randal V. Kirby, of the First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury. Inurnment will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at Myers Park Presbyterian Church Columbarium, Charlotte with Military Honors.Visitation: The family will receive friends following the memorial service.Memorials: First Presbyterian Church, 308 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, NC 28144 or the American Heart Association, PO Box 4390, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.