Brother Tom Dougan passes away Sept 24, 2008

SALISBURY - Thomas George Dougan, 78, of Salisbury, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center.

Born Feb. 3, 1930, in Sharpsburg, Pa., he was the son of Catherine Metro Dougan of Atlanta, Ga., and the late Harry Dougan, Sr. Mr. Dougan was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and a graduate of Duquesne University. He was previously employed by ServiceMaster as a Director of Material Management. A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, he was also a member of Elks Lodge and Harold B. Jarrett American Legion.

Mr. Dougan was preceded in death by two brothers, Don Dougan and Harry Dougan, Jr.Survivors include his wife, Virginia Mae Collier Dougan; sons Tom Dougan (Marion) of Pittsburgh, Pa., Daniel Dougan (Jane) of Coffeeville, Kans., Michael Dougan, Randall Dougan (Cynthia) and Timothy Dougan (Karen), all of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one stepson, Gary Comer (Cindy) of Florence, Ky.; one stepdaughter, Sandra Hensley (Beebe) of Limestone, Tenn.; one sister, Delores McCormick (Jack) of Atlanta, Ga.; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Visitation and Service:

Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29 at Lyerly Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. James Ebright will officiate. Burial will follow at Salisbury National Cemetery, with military honors by the Rowan County Honor Guard. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Rowan Regional Home Health & Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Dougan family. Online condolences may be made at http://www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com/

Life Member ~Noah "Mack" McKinney passes away

SALISBURY - Noah Robinson "Mac" McKinney, age 89, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at his residence. He was born April 30, 1919, in Hyde County, the son of the late Xenia Selby McKinney and the late Julius T. McKinney. He attended Hyde County schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving during World War II.

Mr. McKinney worked for Schlitz Beer Distributors for 43 years as a driver and salesman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Kincaid McKinney, on June 20, 2008, whom he married Nov. 15, 1947; brothers Vincent "Snooks" McKinney and Hyatt (Mac) McKinney; and sister Ruth Mann.

Survivors include his brothers, Earl McKinney and P.D. McKinney, both of Salisbury, and P.H. McKinney of Granite Quarry; sisters Emogene Carawan of Salisbury, Lois Fulp of Durham, Willie Testa of Auburn, N.Y., Eunice Dwiggings of Mocksville and Irene Hinson of Salisbury.

Service: A Graveside Service will be at 12 Noon Saturday at Rowan Memorial Park conducted by the Rev. Don Phillips with military graveside rites by Rowan County Honor Guard.

Visitation: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Lyerly Funeral Home.Memorials: Rowan Regional Home Health and Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Elks Welcome new members ~ DD Jack King visit

We had a great meeting in August where we initiated 8 men and women into the BPOE .
Please see the newsletter for the names of these new Elks.

It also was the official visit of our west central district deputy Jack King (he's the one seated). He and his two assistants inspected the lodge, our books and other important aspects and gave us a very favorable report. Exalter Ruler Kevin Frey is first on the left.

Prior to the meeting a barbeque dinner was served. Following the hour and half meeting that began at 7:30, refreshments were served and all of our new Elks were welcomed into the Lodge.

Baker Oregon Elks Lodge Drum and Bugle Corps Rock it!

MAD Hoppers at Elks Lodge

Nazareth Kids Day, June 21

We had a great day at the River Park. We counted nearly 60 kids plus house parents from the home. The weatherman was wrong and the rain held off. We had probably the best and largest group of volunteers as well.

Fishing however wasn't quite as good as last year but they still had a great time. One young girl caught a large snapping turtle and courageously brought him up under the shelter for all to gawk.

Special thanks to Glenn Shimmell, LA and Marla, Dano, Jeff Mills and Mike Davis for bringing their boats and taking all out for rides. Also, Julie & Steve Copley for cooking the chili, Zach Holshouser for furnishing the worms, Glen Shimmell for the hot dogs, Danny Ray for 25 NEW fishing rods and Ellen Wagoner for donating a doz hats which came in handy when the sun finally came out.
Also, we had lots of help with the fishing and serving. New members Cal and Krista Flannery, Paul Flahive, Brad Walworth, Audrey Dennis and our intrepid ER Kevin Frey and Sec. Vanessa Eanes. There are others I'm sure I've missed but a great job was done and one that these kids greatly appreciate.

To see more pictures please go to http://picasaweb.google.com/SalisburyElks699 If you were there and have more pictures you would like to add, please email mikejonea2@yahoo.com

New Elks initiated June 19th

Seven new Elks initiated on June 19th. BTW, our lodge had its 13 th consequetive gain and we now stand at 433. Highest since the 1950's!