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Salisbury Parks & Recreation After School Program Raises $1,600 To Support  Dan Nicholas Petting Zoo Following Devastating Fire
 April 2006

The Salisbury Parks & Recreation Department’s “After School Program” kicked off a “KIDS CARE 4 Critters” coin drive in late March.

The drive was held at the Miller Recreation Center following the devastating aftermath of a fire which engulfed the Dan Nicholas Park Petting Barn and its animal inhabitants. The program offered children lessons in ‘experiencing sadness”, “being a good citizen” and “helping others in need." Chipper, the Salisbury Parks & Recreation Squirrel mascot, was on-hand to assist with the coin drive kick-off. 

Chipper’s sadness over the loss of his fellow animals slowly turned to hope and then happiness as he was overcome with joy through the children’s outpouring of kindness.  With the clinking of the first coins, the youngsters initiated a “Kids CARE 4 Critters” fundraising campaign.  City Recreation facilities served as collection points for coins, with children receiving animal stickers and a thank you letter from Chipper for their donations.

Gail Elder White, Salisbury Parks & Recreation Director stated, “No donation is too small and every coin is appreciated. These young ambassadors of good will lead the way in helping our fellow Rowan County Parks & Recreation Department in their time of need.” 

The Salisbury City and Rowan County Recreation Departments have partnered throughout the years on many programs and events. Elder White adds, “There are truly no City/County lines when it comes to helping each other in a time like this.” In addition to the coin drive, after school program participants began creating pictures, to display at the various City collection sites to create awareness and to encourage others to give.

During the Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Salisbury City Council Meeting, children from the After-School Program and Parks & Recreation staff, assisted Chipper the Squirrel in presenting a check for $1,600 to Bobby Pendergrass, Nature Center Supervisor for the Rowan County Parks System.  100% of all funds received were donated to the Rowan County Parks System and earmarked for petting zoo animal replacement.  For more information on the “Kids Care 4 Critters” Campaign, please contact Elaney Hasselmann, Marketing and Community Relations Manager for the Salisbury Parks & Recreation Department at (704) 638-4460 .
Rowan Regional Medical Center Sponsors Salisbury Greenway for Five Years
January 2005
The Salisbury Parks & Recreation Department announced a  five year, $18,000 sponsorship with Rowan Regional Medical Center, to Salisbury City Councilmen, on Tuesday, January 20, 2005. This agreement is in support of the Forest Hills section of the Salisbury Greenway.

The Forest Hills section, of the greenway, located between Grove Street and Mahaley Avenue, displays sponsorship signage. Complimentary exercise information will be available on this section as well as at the hospital.

Hospital officials state that the sponsorship is in direct correlation to Rowan Regional's dedication to health, wellness, fitness and the education of individuals to a lifestyle of health and well-being. Rowan Regional, will join forces with Salisbury Parks & Recreation, to promote the Greenway and its benefits to citizens, hospital employees and visitors to the park.

Healthnut, the Rowan Regional Medical Center mascot, made a special appearance during the sponsorship announcement to City Council. Healthnut presented councilmen with shirts, water bottles and t-shirts for Greenway walking.

The Salisbury City Council presented Phil Whitesell, Rowan Regional Medical Center's Director of Community Relations, with an appreciation plaque for its sponsorship and dedication to the citizens of Salisbury.

The Salisbury Greenway provides recreational areas and linear parks throughout the city for walking, biking and jogging.  In addition, the Greenway supplies open space and natural areas for environmental education and wildlife preservation.

For more information on the Greenway or additional sponsorship opportunities, contact Elaney Hasselmann by email or at (704) 638-4460.

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Salisbury Parks & Recreation Department                                                                                                                                                                         132 North Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144