Special thanks to Blue Waters Pool
On Saturday, May 7, the Music Festival for Cancer Awareness was held at Blue Waters Pool to benefit the Rowan County Relay for Life. Special thanks go out to Jimmy and Crystal Roseman and the gang from Blue Waters for everything from items donated to the help with getting everything set up and making sure things ran smoothly that afternoon/evening.
Thank you to Dave Myers for arranging musicians and for his participation. We had several local musicians come out and share their talent with us and we appreciate each one. You guys are awesome! Special guests included Miss Rowan County Elizabeth Safrit, Miss Rowan County Outstanding Teen Kristalyn Gill and other youth queens with the Miss Rowan County Scholarship Pageant. We appreciate their support as well.
Members from Relay for Life teams The Pink Angels and Lindaís Rays of Hope were there raising money for the American Cancer Society. Every dollar raised helps bring us closer to a cure. We thank each person that came out and supported us that evening. We couldnít have done it without you!
ó Nita Houck
Salisbury
Independent living
A year ago I moved from Florida to Salisbury and Trinity Oaks Independent Living community. Since that time, I am amazed that the Salisbury andsurrounding area residents seem to be unaware that there is a marvelous independent living facility here consisting of lovely cottages and apartments. There are, however, additional facilities for assisted living and the Lutheran Home full-care complex which would be available if needed and are located nearby.
The entire Trinity Oaks team is committed to keeping independent living residents independent. Between the fitness center, exercise classes, swimming pool, concerts, craft and card rooms and many outside trips, it is an active community. You donít even have to be retired ó the only requirement is a minimum age of 60. I canít understand why the Salisbury Post and the local population seem to think everyone here is in an assisted living facility.
In the past month the Post has incorrectly listed the independent living residents in community activities. When a team participated in ó and won ó in the local Scrabble Scramble Tournament, they were identified as being from assisted living. And then again, in an article regarding the Girl Scouts, residents were identified as being from Lutheran Home nursing home.
Independent living residents are very active in your community. Many participate in assisting the Rowan Public Library, Literacy Council, Rowan-Salisbury School System, N.C. Transportation Museum, Salisbury Symphony and Rowan County Concert Association and are extremely active in local churches.
In checking, I learned that Trinity Oaks Independent Living has been here 19 years. How long does it take for the Salisbury Post and the local community to become aware of this lovely facility in your midst?
óGeorgina Ryon
Salisbury
Editorís note: Thank you for setting us straight.