Please, can someone tell me or explain exactly what happened, why and who gave the OK to club to death and shoot these gentle birds that were located at Rowan Memorial Park Cemetery?
There are ways to trap or net these animals in order to relocate them to a more rural area.
I’m outraged and saddened.
— Truman Davis
Salisbury
I would like to give a great big “thank you” to the gentleman who bought lunch for eight of us this past Sunday (Nov. 17) at Mario’s Restaurant. We had gone there for lunch after early church. Just after we ordered our meals, the waitress said a gentleman had paid for all our lunches. Thank you, sir. And my family of three will definitely pay it forward. You don’t know how much we appreciated you buying our meals.
— Carol A. Hylton
Salisbury

On Nov. 9, the VA retirees met for lunch at Ryan’s Steak House. This is an annual event, held the second Saturday of November each year. For the past two years, we have collected non-perishable food and money for Rowan Helping Ministries.
I would like to thank all who attended this year and thanks to all who donated either food or cash. I am sure our donations made a difference, and the people there sure appreciated all of it.
All VA retirees are welcome to attend next year, and again we will be collecting for Rowan Helping Ministries.
— JoAnn Reid
Salisbury

Salisbury’s largest all-professional arts performance group, the Salisbury-Rowan Symphony Orchestra, employs over 70 very talented musicians for each concert.
This places our community in a unique league of exceptionalism, especially for our size … a big tribute to the generosity of our citizens.
And yet, just lately, it has received very reduced visible support from our vibrant newspaper and two (not just one) local radio stations.
So now, my regret is that our symphony seems to be relegated to a modest event for the “snooty-hooties” of the community … a perception not even close to being true.
This Sunday afternoon (Nov. 24), 150 fifth-grade chorus members, the Saint John’s Mens Choir and our same great musicians — a total of 250 performers — will greatly excite concertgoers in Livingstone College’s auditorium (beginning at 4 p.m.).
Just imagine … a fifth-grader singing with a professional orchestra … a memory for life.
Unfortunately, we find mention of this event on page eight of the Post’s “Time Out” section. What a missed opportunity to humanize our “snooty-hootie” orchestra.
In December, the two holiday performances of “The Nutcracker” also will feature a cast of youngsters, professional dancers and our symphony, a total of 250 performers. “Snooty-hooties” my foot … what an awesome joy.
— Buddy Farnan
Salisbury

Thank you, Salisbury Post, for Dr. Anthony Komaroff’s Tuesday (Nov. 19) column. He shed light on a valuable resource for seniors and their families — geriatric care managers.
As Dr. Komaroff stated, caring for an aging parent can be one of the most rewarding times of your life. But caregiving is also quite challenging, as it requires the person providing care to perform a juggling act to rival those seen in Cirque du Soleil! A geriatric care manager can help families navigate the complicated system of senior care, act as a liaison between health-care professionals, coordinate the care that is provided, and make sure everyone (family members, health care professionals, and the person receiving care) is on the same page.
There is only one geriatric care manager in the Salisbury/Rowan area that has been certified by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers and is a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, and that is Barbara Garwood. Many people remember Barbara as the executive director of the Lutheran Services Carolinas’ adult day care program Abundant Living, which is now doing business as Trinity Living Center.
Because of grant funds and the untold generosity of a number of donors, Barbara and LSC are now able to offer geriatric care management services to the community on a sliding scale basis. If you are a caregiver or know of a caregiver who needs support, call Barbara at 704-603-1686. You don’t have to travel this road alone.
— Mary Ann Johnson
Salisbury
Mary Ann Johnson is director of community relations for Lutheran Services Carolinas.