North Carolina Veterans Nursing Home dedication ceremony pictures. May 6, 2004 11 a.m. Salisbury NC VA
At the present time, we have pledged to support the transportation needs of the nursing homes by providing handicap vans. Through Fred Love’s efforts, Lodges have contributed to buy TV’s, radio’s and other items through the past years as these new homes come on line. -Lee Littiken President of NCSEA.
-North Carolina Elks have given $83, 000 to the Nursing Homes. The van that was donated today cost $33,000. Last year, a similar van was donated to the Fayetteville VA.
-Salisbury Post article. May 7(sorry-they left out any mention of the Elks but see next article)
-Salisbury Post article May 13 (week later) about the Elks. Thanks to Ray and Don for their extra efforts in getting with the Post to publicize our efforts that they inexplicable left out in their first article.
- May 16 letter to editor from Trustee Ray Paradowski praising efforts of Elks
| Nursing Home front view. open July 1. 99 bed nursing home. | Crowd from back | Van view from front. | Crowd from side. Many local dignitaries |
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| PGER Gerald Coates makes presentation to Governor Mike Easley | State Officer's in front of van | Salisbury Elks and van | Honor Guard |
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