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.

Thank you note from Veteran's Home

This e-mail came from Fred Love and was in regards to the Veteran's Home that the NC ELks State Association assists with.
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Dear Fred,
Please pass on to Phil….
Shearon said that several of the family members have come in and noticed the new shoes on their loved ones’ feet. Mrs. McKeown was in tears that a “stranger” would care so much to purchase shoes for her husband. This lady is on such a strict budget, but offered to pay for the shoes. I cannot thank the Elks enough for all the wonderful deeds you have performed for us. Phil always has a SMILE on his face when he comes in. I don’t think I have ever met a ELK who DID NOT want to be here. Cheers to the Elks of North Carolina !

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John Salonen is now our local contact with the Salisbury VA

John Rink establishes scholarship

Long time Elk John Rink establishes a scholarship to memorialize his brother who had recently passed away. The Salisbury Post had a nice article on John's efforts to do this as well as a bit of history on him. This is an easy but interesting read on a very unique man of good character that our community is fortunate to have in our midst. Just click on the article to enlarge or go to the Post website at www.salisburypost.com and search for "John Rink"

Initiation night. July 19, 2007

We had 6 new Elks join with us this evening. From left to right, they are Jan Nichols, Erica Beaver, Kim chapman, David Thrift, Doug Ray and Mike Mauney. Welcome new Elks!! BTW, PDDGER Jim Hill looks on from the back row.

In our 1 hr and 15 min meeting it was also approved to donate $1000 of the $2700 poker run receipt to Camp Carefree, one of our State projects. So it was a very good night.

J.T Bost smiles broadly from his Lecturing Knight chair.

We had a well attended meeting as this picture illustrates. I think about 30 or so.

Fundraiser for Kim Beeker/ Thank you notes from Nazareth

The Granite Quarry fire and police department sponsored a pancake breakfast on Sat July 14th. They drew quite a crowd and at $5 donation per plate should have raised a considerable sum for our fellow Elk. Kim btw suffers from a number of life threatening health issues. To learn more about that go to http://www.salisburypost.com/ and search for news articles on Kim Beeker.



Here's just a few of the thank you notes from the Nazareth kids regarding our recent outing with them. Great job Brother Elks in helping make this years event so memorable. This was our 8th consecutive year and it gets better every year.

Club room regulars enjoying a laugh. smoke Eater installed

Linda Brown, 3 time ER, Charlie Lockart & Gail and Bob Sce enjoy a laugh in the clubroom.

FYI, A new smokeeater has been added which apparently works very well.