Quotes of the week: ‘You just need a screwdriver and a pair of pliers’ – Salisbury Post

“These aged vehicles, you just want a screwdriver and a pair of pliers to make it operate better.”

— Chris Mathis, who rode his motorbike 85 miles to go to the auto, truck and bicycle clearly show at the Samuel C. Hart American Legion Put up 14

“From 12 months one to yr two of a new franchise and a new ballpark is truly that time to cement on your own in the community, but also time to employ improvements and new thoughts.”

— Matt Millward, common supervisor of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

“I wished to get control of my position stability and that led me in this article, to opening up my boutique.”

— Katrina Jarrett, previous North Rowan observe star who has opened Kalo Boutique over Southern SweeTees Bakery at 1024 S. Fulton St.

“My primary rationale for running is I consider about my grandkids and my grandkids’ youngsters and the ones coming right after us. And I genuinely want to do my part to make positive change for North Carolina.”

— Kevin Crutchfield, prospect for District 83, which features the southwestern part of Rowan County and has no incumbent

“People want to be mindful that the charge of construction has risen substantially. It is likely to consider extra funds than envisioned.”

— Norma Honeycutt, Companions in Studying government director on cost estimates for a new facility climbing from $8 million at first to $12 million

“There’s absolutely nothing to demand me on. How can you bribe somebody if no cash changes fingers?”

— Craig Pierce,  immediately after the Condition Bureau of Investigation concluded a look into allegations he tried to bribe a Rowan County District Courtroom choose

“We’re not likely to have the identical Medicaid method that California has or what New York has.”

— Rep. Wayne Sasser, Republican chair of the Dwelling Health and fitness Committee as a legislative panel discusses the feasibility of the condition increasing Medicaid

“It’s virtually as if the whole county workforce has taken this on as a particular undertaking and desires to make guaranteed the veterans have a good facility.”

— Kenny Hardin, on efforts to generate a social conference spot for veterans at the West End Plaza

“It’s not like I maintain rely of every target, but I did know. It was like, ‘Oh, yeah, which is 100, proper there.’ ”

— Sutton Webb, Salisbury soccer star who scored her 99th and 100th ambitions in a 5-3 Hornets victory Monday