Dr. Dale Higbee enriched community in many ways

It is with sadness that we note the recent passing of Dr. Dale Higbee. He enriched our community in many ways, especially with his renowned musical talent. Also, he was an avid and longtime supporter of historic preservation and Historic Salisbury Foundation, lending important advocacy during several preservation efforts.

Dr. Higbee was a walker and enjoyed Salisbury’s many sidewalks. As a keen and perceptive observer of his place, he often expressed appreciation for its special character and understanding of all that created that character. The historic buildings and their architectural details. The trees. The green spaces. And most of all, the unity and integrity of our historic core with its intact commercial area closely encompassed by livable, older neighborhoods.

Dr. Higbee and his daughter Catherine restored two important houses in the 400 block of South Ellis Street in the West Square Historic District. Dr. Higbee will be long remembered for his contributions to the town that he enjoyed and appreciated.

— Edward Clement

Salisbury

 

Racism is rampant

Whitney Peckham’s letter,  and that of Scott Teamer (Jan. 11), must be supported. Racism is so rampant these days, it is unbelievable. I hoped with the election of President Barack Obama that racism was on the back burner. His election and re-election have brought out the worst of racism; just look at the horrible way he is  treated. And he is certainly one of the better presidents.

All of the examples put forth in the above letters exist and are a sign of racism. I am white, and I  know racism when I see it. During the days of integrating the Durham County schools, the KKK came after me because of my position as the token white in the black schools. And racism is not only in the South, it is rampant throughout the country.

You who call yourself Christian, act like it, and “love one another.” That means all people, no matter the color or ….

— Pat Bullard

China Grove