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SEASON’S TOP TOYS Parents rush to get these popular presents under the tree BY PAM HAYNES ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

HIGH POINT – If these popular toys aren’t already wrapped and placed under the tree with your child’s name on them, you – or Santa – may have some explaining to do on Christmas morning. Ranging from board games to electronic pets, this year’s top toys have been selling out for about a month at local retailers as soon as they hit the shelves. Take Zhu Zhu Pets, for example. The electronic hamster does all of the cute and cuddly things that a real hamster does without the more messy, realistic aspects having a pet. They’ve flown off of the shelves as soon as they arrive in stock, retailers reported. “As soon as we get them, they sell out quickly,” said Joe Harmon, sales floor executive at Target near Oak Hollow Mall. “We have people coming in to look for SONNY HEDGECOCK | HPE

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Lisa Adams of Thomasville shops for toys at Target.

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Celestine A. Ntuen joined North Carolina A&T State University as interim vice chancellor for research and economic development. Effective Jan. 4, Ntuen will be a member of the chancellor’s senior cabinet.

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TOP COPS: Randolph deputies receive awards for valor. 1B

Report offers hope for turnaround of construction jobs BY PAUL B. JOHNSON ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

TRIAD – A report released by a construction industry trade group offers a hint of hope for construction firms and the people who rely on building for a paycheck. Construction employment increased in 26 states from October to November, including in North Carolina, according to an analysis released last week through the Associated General Contractors of America. From October to November, 23 states shed construction jobs, an improvement from the month-over-month change from September to October, when 33 states lost

construction jobs, AGC reports. The trade group bases its report on figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “It is too early to say if the pickup reflects improving economic conditions or a short-lived break in the weather. Only eight of the states with gains in November had increases the month before,” said Ken Simonson, AGC chief economist. The numbers may reflect the general improvement in the economy and the impact of the federal stimulus, known formally as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “The stimulus kept a floor on the construction market that wouldn’t have been there this year. With

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the stock market improving, hospitals, universities and other not-for-profits are getting back into construction,” said Brian Turmail, spokesman for AGC out of its Arlington, Va., national office. After declining during the first seven months of the year, construction em-

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Kensington subdivision may be annexed into Midway. for future growth ... We have never had a plan or even talked about a plan to annex across the county line into Davidson County. We could, but it’s never been on the radar.” Ryan Ross, Midway’s town administrator, said residents who live off N. Payne Road, S. Union

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Construction crews work at the site of what will be Cottesmore Townhouses on Willard Dairy Road. ployment in North Carolina has recorded incremental gains the last three out of four months. The state’s construction employment market improved 0.4 percent from October to November to 188,700 jobs, or a gain of 800 jobs, AGC reports.

But the impact of the recession is starkly reflected in annualized figures. Since November of last year, the number of construction jobs in North Carolina is off 16.5 percent, or a setback of 37,400 jobs, AGC reports. pjohnson@hpe.com | 888-3528

Midway clears annexation hurdle MIDWAY – Winston-Salem officials will allow a voluntary annexation by Midway Town Council of hundreds of residents living outside of the town’s limits. The Winston-Salem City Council agreed this week to allow the voluntary annex of several areas outside of the town limits, said Winston-Salem City Manager Lee Garrity. “This is just an agreement between the two communities about future options for annexation,” Garrity said. “We’ve got annexation agreements with all the jurisdictions that are surrounded by Winston-Salem. It’s just a good orderly way to plan

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Grove Road, Hartman Road, as well as the Kensington development and the Williams Meadow and Merrifield subdivisions, have expressed they would like to be annexed into the town. If a neighborhood wants to become part of Midway, 100 percent of its residents

would have to agree to be annexed, city officials have said. Town officials also have said Midway will bring in neighborhoods as they get 100 percent participation. Ross said the Kensington development likely would be the first neighborhood to be annexed. Last year, Midway started to hear from residents who were afraid of being annexed by Winston-Salem. Ross said the list of residents wanting to be annexed into the town has grown from 400 to between 800 and 1,000. “We have a lot who just don’t want to be part of Winston,” he said. “Then we’ve got a lot of people who actually want to be part of Midway. They say

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they’ve always lived in Midway and now that Midway is a town, they want to be part of the town. They want to receive the services and things like that. As the town grows, they want to be in as we start.” Residents who are annexed into the town will receive garbage, street lights, zoning and planning and law enforcement service from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, according to Ross. “We are hoping to get the ball rolling on it,” Ross said. “Now that we are approved through Winston, hopefully by mid-February we can start calling for public hearings and getting people in.” dignasiak@hpe.com | 888-3657

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Judge delays decision on dash-cam videos BY DARRICK IGNASIAK ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

RANDOLPH COUNTY – Randolph County Superior Court Judge Brad Long’s decision will not come this week on whether he will release dash-cam videos surrounding the death of a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student who was fatally shot by an Archdale police officer in August. A spokeswoman in Long’s office said on Wednesday the judge is taking additional time to review the arguments from

two attorneys battling over the release of the videos. Last week, Long said he would try to have a decision on the release by this week. Last week, an attorney representing the parents of 21-yearold Courtland Smith and an attorney representing several media outlets, including The High Point Enterprise, argued over the release of the videos in Randolph County Superior Court. Courtland’s parents, Pharr and Susan Smith, argue the release of the video would cause

more harm than good for their son’s family and friends. Media attorney Hugh Stevens, meanwhile, says the release of the videos would “shed some light on a very dark and troubling” incident that happened “at the hands of a police officer” in the middle of the night. On Aug. 23, Smith, a UNC fraternity president, was stopped on Interstate 85 by two Archdale police officers. Prior to being stopped, Smith had called 911 asking for police assistance and telling a dispatcher that he was suicidal, driving drunk

at speeds of up to 110 mph and armed with a 9 mm pistol. Archdale officers demanded for Smith to show his hands several times, but he refused before showing officers an unknown black object, which turned out to be a black Blackberry-type cellular phone, according to Randolph County District Attorney Garland Yates’ report that cleared the Archdale officer who shot Smith several times. Since the shooting, several media outlets, including The High Point Enterprise, have

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Fourth in a series on the progress of The Salvation Army of High Point’s annual Christmas Campaign. ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT

HIGH POINT – Last weekend, despite the freezing rain, sleet and snow, the 22nd Annual Sealy/FOX 8 Holiday Concert series went on as scheduled. The Holiday Concerts are made possible by the joint partnerships of FOX 8/WGHP, Old Dominion Freight Line, and Sealy as well as the participation from the Piedmont community. The Holiday Concerts gives everyone an opportunity to experience the arts and get into the Christmas spirit. The two concerts are always free to attend and canned food is collected for The Salvation Army. FOX 8 is the media outlet for the concerts, in charge of spreading the word and covering the event. Old Dominion Freight Line handles the logistics, picking up and loading all of the donated food and delivering it to

The Salvation Army by the truckload. Sealy has sponsored both conBELLS certs since 2000. This OF GIVING y e a r ’ s g u e s t s Salvation included Army Grammy Campaign awardtracker winner ■■■ T o n y Griffey from High Point, and Olympic medalists Nancy Kerrigan and Paul Wylie. Both Greensboro and WinstonSalem symphonies performed in their respective cities. Last year’s efforts collected 643,637 canned goods that provided year-round assistance for The Salvation Army that in turn gives food bags to needy families from their pantries. This year, the grand total of canned goods collected was 670,435. Program officials announced during last Thursday’s concert in Winston-Salem that the amount of donated food had surpassed the previous year’s total. Unfortunately, many

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zations and companies collect canned food in the weeks preceding the Holiday Concerts. The program is a friendly competition where the companies try to collect the most canned goods, and is broken into three divisions based on the number of employees the business has. The weather also affected The Salvation Army kettle donations this past weekend. The Salvation Army of High Point estimates it lost around $5,000 by comparing last year’s numbers. The loss of donations hurts the overall goal of $120,000. With only one day until Christmas, The Salvation Army has raised $90,921.78.

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them all of the time.” Other popular toys this year stem from blockbuster movies, including action figures from “Transformers” and “Avatar.” “Everything ‘Avatar’ seems to be really exploding just as the movie gets into theaters,” said Cheryl Boyd, a sales associate in the toy department at Kmart. Some classic favorites have made numerous lists

of top toys this year, including Hot Wheels remote control cars and the 2009 Barbie. But electronics have ruled all with popular game consoles, including the more affordable, handheld Nintendo DSi. Both Harmon and Boyd agree that a new, groundbreaking toy this year is the Mindflex game. The game measures a player’s brainwave activity to move a small ball up and down

with a wind stream, finally giving people the power to move an object with their minds. Both stores have sold out of the game, which averages around $90, several times. “It’s been such a popular item,” Boyd said. “I guess children are into trying to see how that really works.” Bakugans, characters that are traded and played on a board game much like

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Officials: Daughter hid corpse to collect benefits

Eddie Little rings the bell during last week’s snowstorm. were not able to see the concerts because of the recent winter weather. The decreased number in attendance led to 136,827 less cans collected last Thursday and Friday, but because of the success of the Triad Holiday Challenge, the amount was still larger than last year. “We have such a caring community that always comes through and helps a neighbor in need,” said Martha Bass, assistant manager of marketing communication of Sealy. “Right now, everyone is learning how to do more with less and the community has responded.” The Triad Holiday Challenge is a program in which 32 local organi-

been trying to get the videos released, but Long has kept them sealed from public view. The videos are said to portray interaction between Smith and police during the traffic stop and leading up to the shooting, In September, he ruled releasing the videos would hinder the case and jeopardize the right of potential defendants to receive a fair trial, but said he would release the videos if no charges are filed against the officers.

Pokemon, have served as a less expensive gift for parents this year. Several board games based on the “Twilight” series also have been popular at local retailers. “I think parents are trying to stick to a budget,” Boyd said, “but they still want to be able to get the toys their children really want.”

WILMINGTON (AP) – When coastal North Carolina authorities found the nearly mummified corpse of an elderly woman in a bed where her family had hidden it for seven months, they thought they might have a homicide case. Now officials say they’re collecting evidence to charge 87-year-old Blanche Matilda Roth’s daughter with fraud. They say Amy Stewart continued to receive Roth’s benefits after she died in June. They also revealed in a search warrant what they found when they entered the Wilmington home on Dec. 15: Roth’s nearly mummified body in a bed covered by blankets in a room with multiple containers of air freshener. Authorities have charged 47-year-old Stewart with concealing a corpse in the house she shared with her family. Stewart is free on bond. New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Charles Smith said Stewart continued to receive unspecified benefits after her mother died in June. Investigators seized bank statements, checks and other financial documents. The sheriff’s office

expects to file fraud-related charges, Smith said. A search warrant from the sheriff’s office said Stewart deputies were prepared to investigate a homicide before searching Stewart’s home. But officials say the medical examiner has ruled out foul play and the case is no longer considered a homicide. The warrant says Stewart’s mother-in-law, Catherine Stewart, found Roth’s body last week when she came to the house with her husband to check on the woman. Stewart’s fatherin-law called 911 and told an operator that Roth’s body was in the house. An EMS worker discovered Roth’s body “in an advanced state of decomposition to the point of mummification.” Deputies collected deodorizers and air fresheners from the bedroom including a can of Oust Air Sanitizer, boxes of Arm & Hammer Odor Eliminator, an empty bottle of Febreze and an empty box of Arm & Hammer Pet Fresh. Investigators founds insects, rocks and a white powder.

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The winning numbers selected Tuesday in the North Carolina Lottery: NIGHT Pick 3: 4-2-0 MID-DAY Pick 4: 8-0-8-7 Pick 3: 1-3-8 Carolina Cash 5: 1-5-23-26-27

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SELMA, Ind. (AP) – Police say a fifth-grader handed out about $300 to others on the bus ride to his eastern Indiana school. Problem is, they say, the cash was among some $10,000 he took from his grandparents’ safe. Delaware County Sher-

iff George Sheridan says the boy was riding the bus to Selma Elementary School when he handed out the money on Friday, the last school day before Christmas vacation began. Children who received the ones, fives and twenties told teachers and

the principal, and the sheriff’s department was called. Officers found the boy carrying the rest of the cash, which was returned to his grandparents. Police weren’t certain what he intended to do with the money or how he got it from the safe.

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Police, protesters clash in southern Iran TEHRAN, Iran – Security forces and hard-line militiamen assaulted opposition protesters, beating men and women and firing tear gas, as thousands gathered in a central Iranian city for a memorial commemorating the country’s most senior dissident cleric, who died this week. The death on Sunday of the 87-year-old Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri gave a new push to opposition protests.

Bombs target Iraqi Christians, Shiites BAGHDAD (AP) – Bombs targeted Iraqi Christians and Shiite Muslims Wednesday, killing at least eight people and wounding four dozen before coinciding religious observances that will take place under heavy guard. Insurgents have routinely targeted Shiites and Christians in an attempt to undermine the

country’s security gains and its Shiite-dominated government. Security forces in recent days have been concerned that the Shiite holy observances known as Ashoura and Christmas gatherings would be targeted by large-scale attacks. Ashoura marks the seventhcentury death of the Prophet Mu-

hammad’s grandson Hussein. In the first of Wednesday’s attacks, a bomb targeted a historic church in the northern city of Mosul a day before Christmas Eve services, killing two people and wounding five. “Instead of performing Christmas Mass in this church, we will be busy removing rubble and de-

bris,� Hazim Ragheed, a priest at the church, said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. The bomb was hidden under sacks of baking flour in a handcart left 15 yards from the Mar Toma Church, or the Church of St. Thomas, a police officer said.

Aide: Brazilian family giving up fight for boy RIO DE JANEIRO – A Brazilian family has decided to end its legal fight for custody of a 9-year-old boy and will obey a court order to turn him over to his U.S. father, an aide to the family’s lawyer said Wednesday. “It is certain the family will not pursue any more legal channels,� the aide to lawyer Sergio Tostes said. The decision ends a five-year legal fight by David Goldman to regain custody of his son, Sean.

Pakistan Taliban: Our fighters head to war SHAKTOI, Pakistan – A top Pakistani Taliban commander told The Associated Press he has sent thousands of fighters to neighboring Afghanistan to counter the influx of new American troops. The U.S. military on Wednesday dismissed the claim as mere rhetoric – although there’s no denying that militants from various jihadi groups are crossing the border.

Venice flooded as bad weather continues ROME – An unusually high tide flooded most of Venice early Wednesday, forcing tourists and residents to wade through knee-high waters or take to improvised, elevated boardwalks set up in St. Mark’s Square and other landmarks. The waters came in before dawn and reached a peak of 56.6 inches above average sea level. Authorities said that put around 60 percent of Venice’s streets and piazzas under water.

Panic – but no deaths – in jet accident KINGSTON, Jamaica – Passengers on American Airlines Flight 331 were moments from their Caribbean destination. Suddenly, everything seemed to spin out of control. Touching down Tuesday night in fierce rain, the Boeing 737-800 slammed into the runway of Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport. All 154 people aboard survived. ENTERPRISE NEWS SERVICE REPORTS

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Stop and think about your true blessings I was sitting home recently watching “A Christmas Carol.” It made me really start to thinking. Sometimes I worry because 18 months ago I got laid off my job, as many others have. Then I say, why worry, it does no good, and I remind myself just how lucky I am. My car is 15 years old, but it runs. My home is an old trailer, but I have a home. My cabinets have food in them, some have none. The Lord surely has given me what I need! I have family and wonderful friends that I love and know the love is returned. Is this not all anyone needs? I know a lot of people judge others on where they live and money they have, but I am so very, very rich in so many ways. God has blessed me in the most important things in life. Please remember the true meaning of Christmas and re-

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member there are so many less fortunate that need our prayers. May you all be blessed as I have been and have a wonderful new year! Pray for our soldiers and their safety. JUDY TODD Archdale

Thanks for supporting me on Trinity City Council I would like to thank everyone who supported me over the past eight years as a member of the Trinity City Council. I also would like to thank my family and friends – and especially the owners of Wayne Industries for letting me off to attend pre-

agenda meetings. I would like to thank my co-workers for letting me use them as a sounding board, and I am sure they will be glad not to hear “Do you know what happened yesterday?” I would like to wish the new mayor and City Council the very best, and I urge them to remember that they were elected by the people. EDITH L. REDDICK Trinity EDITOR’S NOTE: The writer did not seek re-election this year.

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Obama’s earmarks rhetoric fades

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ead my lips: no new taxes.” That pledge was the centerpiece of George H.W. Bush’s acceptance address, written by speechwriter Peggy Noonan, for his party’s nomination at the 1988 Republican National Convention, notes TIME’s Web site in its list of “Top 10 Unfortunate Political One-Liners.” TIME called it “a strong, decisive, bold statement, and you don’t need a history degree to see where this is going. As presidents sometimes must, Bush raised taxes. His words were used against him by then-Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton in a devastating attack ad during the 1992 presidential campaign.” Barack Obama is in a similar situation early in his presidency, given his promises during the campaign and, after merely a month in office, declaring an end to earmarks. It’s not likely that Obama’s broken promise will be remembered and repeated as easily as was Bush’s because Obama almost never uses six-word one-liners when he has the opportunity to be poetic with three dozen or more words. Just so we’re all on the same page, the SourceWatch Web site explains “earmarking” is the term used to refer to a provision in legislation that directs funds to be spent on specific projects. Typically, legislators seek to insert earmarks which direct a specified amount of money to a particular organization or project in his/her home state or district. This differs from the appropriation of money to a particular government agency, for in these cases, the appropriate executive department can exercise discretion as to where and how the funds are spent. The use of earmarks in the U.S. Congress has expanded significantly over the past 30 years, and is presently the focus of much controversy. In addition to repeating the end-to-earmarks message during the 2008 presidential campaign, Obama declared before a joint session of Congress in February that “We passed the recovery plan free of earmarks.” House Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, popped out of their seats like jackrabbits for a standing ovation. The next day, those same House Democrats, led by Pelosi, passed a budget with, by some counts, nearly 9,000 earmarks, worth an estimated $7.7 billion. The health care reform legislation that Obama claims is his own and has been pressuring the Senate for months to approve contains many more earmarks worth millions of dollars to those states whose previously recalcitrant senators received “special favors” for joining fellow Democrats to assure the 60 votes needed to pass the measure this month. Should the mainstream media tire of fawning over all things Barack Obama, they could begin to hold his feet to the earmarks fire in the same manner they scorched George H.W. Bush. We all know, however, that’s not likely to happen.

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Once again, I’m praying for a white Christmas

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he snow started coming down hard a few hours after we’d arrived. It was Christmas Eve 1976. We were 20 miles from home, visiting my mother’s sister at her home in the country. Earlier that evening, my mother, father, grandmother and sisters had piled into the station wagon to begin our trek. I was 14 then. My sisters and I were getting older – growing up. Only our youngest sister still believed in Santa Claus. Teenagers don’t much enjoy being stuck in a car together and the annoyance was clear. My father was in an unpleasant mood. His mother had died on New Year’s Day a few years earlier. He’d lost his father when he was only 3. The merriness of Christmas, which had come so easily when we were tots, was absent. Fortunately, when we arrived, there was a festive spirit in the air and holiday cookies – that always lifted my spirits. My mother had three sisters and two brothers. They had 26 children among them. My young cousins filled the house with excitement and joy. I joined my father and uncles, who talked about football, the automobile tires and the weather. I joined my mother and my aunts, who laughed aloud as they related stories about their children or their father or long-lost relatives. Then the snow began. It came on thick and fast and my father, worried, soon urged us to get our things and get in the car. By the time we got onto the highway, the roads were blanketed and few cars were out. The thick snow deadened the sound of the tires. It was as though we were in a sleigh gliding silently through the snow-covered countryside. The snow brought calm over us. Snow always does that. We humans like to think we have more control over our world than we do. The fact is we have very little control over most things. The snow makes us remember this. The snow makes us realize how small we really

are – how small our worries often are. My father turned on the radio and tuned in old-time radio broadcasts that one station plays every Christmas. Don Ameche and Frances Langford were performing OPINION “The Bickersons,” a 1940s show in which a married Tom couple got into hilarious arguPurcell ments. ■■■ I remember one line in which the wife asked if he’d had breakfast and he said he just ate the oatmeal on the stove. “That isn’t oatmeal!” she said. “I’m wallpapering.” We laughed heartily at the performance – my father’s booming laugh most prominent of all. I felt the way families must have felt back in the 1940s. They joined together in front of the radio while performers painted vivid pictures in their imagination. We enjoyed the old radio shows for a while. We coaxed our grandmother into telling us stories of what Christmas was like when she was a child. My mother got us to sing Christmas carols. The snow gave us humility. Once humbled, the confinement that had agitated us on the drive to my aunt’s house had allowed a serenity we forgot was possible. As our economy sputters, our families struggle and our politicians seek to reshape our institutions, humility is what we need most. Here’s a great place to start: “God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” * And so it is that I’m praying for a white Christmas. * The prayer mentioned is often attributed to Reinhold Niebuhr. TOM PURCELL, a humor columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons newspaper syndicate. Visit him on the Web at www.TomPurcell.com or e-mail him at Purcell@ caglecartoons.com.

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Agencies, businesses, volunteers unite to feed 4,000 BY PAT KIMBROUGH ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

HIGH POINT – Those without the means for a Christmas meal will have a place to go, thanks to a holiday tradition in High Point. His Laboring Few Biker Ministries, Carter Brothers Barbecue and Ribs and other businesses, foundations and volunteers have joined in an effort to serve up to 4,000 free meals Friday. Most of them will be delivered to shut-ins and elderly residents in the High Point area. In addi-

tion, several hundred meals are expected to be served at Carter Brothers’ N. Main Street restaurant. The meals were made possible by a $40,000 fundraising effort coordinated by local Realtor Ed Price. “We’ve pretty much met the goal. It looks like everything will be covered,” said Steve Ervin, pastor of His Laboring Few. “It’s really been a blessing. A lot of businesses and individuals have stepped into it this year, as far as helping out. We thought with the

economy the way it is, it might not be that way.” About 3,700 meals were served on Thanksgiving and several pans of food were distributed to local shelters. Ervin said organizers have seen greater demand for this year’s meals as well as other relief efforts undertaken by His Laboring Few. “This is ongoing. As far as helping with food, clothes, household goods – we do this all year long. We see it all the time, not just Thanksgiving and Christmas,” he said. “It’s mostly families that

were making it until someone got laid off and now are struggling, and are trying to figure out what to do and how to get help.” In addition to money, donors have furnished turkeys, supplies and other assistance. As usual, a few hundred volunteers will help with the event, which involves a lengthy preparation process. The meal will be served Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carter Brothers restaurant, 2305 N. Main St. pkimbrough@hpe.com | 888-3531

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RANDOLPH COUNTY – Four Randolph County deputies recently were recognized by Sheriff Maynard B. Reid Jr. with Awards of Valor. “The young men and women of the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office serve their community proudly,” Reid said. “They put their lives in danger to protect their fellow man not knowing when or if they will come safely home to their families.” The Awards of Valor were presented to deserving officers who displayed courage and bravery in the face of adversity, according to a Randolph County

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Randolph County Sheriff Maynard B. Reid Jr. (far right) presents Awards of Valor to Captain Johnny Randall Hussey (from left), Deputy Nathan Paul Hollingsworth, Deputy Chad Randall Oates and Captain Charles Timothy Hasty. Sheriff’s Office press release. Capt. Charles Hasty, Capt. Johnny Randall Hussey, Deputy Nathan Paul Hollingsworth and Deputy Chad Randall Oates all received Awards of Valor. On June 2, 1998, Hasty was confronted by an

armed suspect who was threatening other officers while pointing a weapon at them. The sheriff’s office said Hasty’s actions prevented further loss of life while protecting his fellow officers who were on the scene. On April 27, 2003, Hussey, despite adverse condi-

tions, arrested Alexander Charles Polke for the murder of Deputy Toney Clayton Summey, according to the sheriff’s office. After being shot on April 27, 2003, Hollingsworth remained calm and provided radio communications for assistance while Summey was mortally wounded on

a front porch, the sheriff’s office said. On May 12, 2009, Oates, while taking heavy gunfire, was able to return gunfire, which led to one suspect being mortally wounded. The sheriff’s office said Oates was able to remain calm and take cover without losing his life.

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The 2009 Christmas Cheer Fund has received $2,450 today. That brings the total in donations to $28,939. This year’s goal is $35,000. The fund, operated by the Kiwanis Club of High Point, provides Christmas gifts for nearly 1,500 children identified by the Guilford County Department of Social Services. The campaign was started in 1924 by The High Point Enterprise as a campaign to raise money for needy families. “Local organizations, such as the Rotary, Kiwanis and Civitan clubs, are to aid in taking care of these families,” the Enterprise said in a front page article published Dec. 12, 1924. The initial campaign collected $848. The campaign has changed responsibility over the years. It was operated as an Empty Stocking Fund by the High Point Jaycees for about 30 years, after it was passed around between different private local residents and groups. When the last local nonprofit charitable organization owner, the late Benny Braica, retired in the late 1990s, the High Point Kiwanis Club took over what’s now called the Christmas Cheer Fund. This year’s distribution of gifts occurred on Saturday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 716 Leonard Ave., but Cheer Fund donations to help pay for this year’s presents

will be received through the end of December. This is the last list of donors that will be published in the Enterprise until a final wrap-up list that will run during the first week of January . Donations should be made out to Christmas Cheer Fund and mailed to P.O. Box 5467, High Point, NC 27261. Today’s donors are:

In loving memory of MawMaw by Tim, Mary Beth, Matt, Andrew, Philip and John.....................$50 In loving memory of my husband, Vance Clontz and our son Vance Clontz, Jr. by Kathie Clontz$100 In honor of Ken & Grey by Jane...................$50 In honor of Ms. Doris Spencer by John A. Cashion $25 In honor of Meg Cashion by John A. Cashion........$25 In memory of R.C. Casper by Ruby, Vickie and Kenny $50 In loving memory of Ben Stephenson by Marty Ste-

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Martha Bass .......................................................$50

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Louise & John Campbell, D.D.S.....................$50

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Bob & Elaine Davis ...........................................$50

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St. George Greek Woman’s Club .................$50

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Tom & Donna Baker.........................................$50

Kim & Allison .....................................................$25

Gross Veneer Sales .........................................$150

In loving memory of my husband Bill Shaw by Jo

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Woody Shaw.....................................................$25

Dr. & Mrs. Harry Culp.....................................$100

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Dave & Barb Baumann ...................................$50

John Randall Vaughan, President by Shaw’s Letter

David Boone ......................................................$25

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Ruth & Wayne Johnson................................$100

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Davis Tucker .....................................................$100

Don & Paula Hunt.............................................$25

In honor of Hayden & Nancy McKenzie and Family by

In honor of Wendy Rivers by Steve Morris$50

Royster & Donna Tucker and Family...........$25

Bo & Ruth Davis ................................................$50

In honor of Bob & Laura Amos and Family by Royster

Anonymous .......................................................$25

& Donna Tucker and Family ..........................$25

James & Jane McInnis....................................$150

In honor of Ed Price & Scott Myers by Foster & Shirley

Capelli Salon, Inc. ..............................................$50

Ferryman and Joan & Gary Walker.............$50

Mane Street & Co. ............................................$50

In honor of Noah & Juliana Walker by Grandma and

In memory of Norman E. Dalton and F.W. (Bill) Short

Granddaddy Walker ........................................$50

by Evelyn Dalton-Short...................................$50 In honor of my wife Carolyn, my children Lynn, Don-

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Dorothy Bates......Lexington Ira Cook...................Welcome B. Davenport......Jamestown Elizabeth Day.......High Point Ila Embry............Thomasville Willie Hatfield.............Trinity Luther Keith..........Lexington Heidi Laws.........Thomasville Bobby Motsinger...Welcome Lettie Owens........High Point Keith Phillips......Thomasville George Schmidt...High Point Darrell Teer.........Thomasville Doris Williams.............Trinity The High Point Enterprise publishes death notices without charge. Additional information is published for a fee. ObituHIGH POINT – Mrs. Letary information should be submitted through a fu- tie Hughes Owens, 83, of High Point passed away neral home. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Wesleyan Arms. Mrs. Owens was born December 21, 1926, in THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Sampson Co., a daughter Ila Mae Curry Embry, to the late Lewis Hughes Mary Thelma age 91, of Centerclair and Nursing Center in Lex- Hughes. She was marington formerly of 510 ried to E. Ray Owens, Jr. Chapel Dr. Thomasville on January 21, 1947, who died Wednesday Dec 23, preceded her in death 2009, in the nursing cen- whom she had two sons ter. She was born Sept with. She was also pre7, 1918, in Davidson Co. ceded in death by her NC; daughter of Willie step-father Brice BrackLee Curry and Mabel ett a brother Kenneth T. Lee Edinger Curry. She Brackett. Mrs. Owens moved to was a retired employee of Dillard Plastic Com- High Point in 1931 from pany. Mrs. Embry was Sampson County. She a member of Rich Fork attended Emma Blair ElBaptist Church and the ementary School in High Victory Sunday School Point, later the famClass. She was married ily moved to Jamestown to Mitchell Segraves where she was a graduEmbry who preceded ate of Jamestown High her in death. She was School Class of 1944. also preceded in death Mrs. Owens was a lifeby, Three sons, Rickey time member at Green Lee Embry, Mitchell Street Baptist Church. Samuel Embry and Jim- She held several offices my Michael Embry, Sr.; at Union Hill PTA inTwo sisters, Carol Con- cluding President’s position for two years, volunrad and Odessa Maner. Surviving are, One teered a total of eleven daughter, Madeline years with the American Trotter and husband Red Cross at High Point Jerry of Lexington; Memorial Hospital. She One son, Larry Embry was a member of ABWA of Thomasville; Two and a Superintendent Brothers, Troy Curry of all preschool Sunday and wife Doris and School Classes at Green James Curry and wife Street Baptist Church. Colleen both of Thom- Mrs. Owens was emasville; Ten grandchil- ployed at Dutch Laundren, Lynette Byerly dry, Efird Department and husband Tim, Craig Store in High Point, and Department Trotter and wife Lau- Harlees ra, Mark Embry, Amy Store. She started with Wall and husband Ken, the Furniture Market in Paula Heafner and hus- 1969 and later changed to band Ken, James Em- The National Furniture bry Jr., Tammy Embry, Market as a receptionMichelle Embry, Mi- ist. Mrs. Owens worked chael Embry and wife her way up to becoming Crystal, Pam Hicks and Director of Admissions husband Scott; Eight and held that position Great- Grandchildren. until she retired in 2002. Services will be Satur- She was involved in the day, December 26th at Furniture Market for 1:00 p.m. at JC Green 33 years. Mrs. Owens and Sons Funeral Home enjoyed traveling and in Thomasville, with cooking. She was a lovReverend Michael Bow- ing mother, grandmothers and Ronnie Johnson er, and friend. She will officiating. Family will be truly missed. Surviving are two be receiving visitors sons, Jeff Owens of Winone hour prior to the service from 12 to 1 p.m. ston Salem and Greg at the funeral home, Owens of Conway, SC; and at other times at the two grandchildren Abry home of the daughter of Owens and Savett Owens Lexington. The intermit both of Winston Salem. Funeral service will will follow at Rich Fork Baptist Church. Memo- be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday rials may be directed to at Green Street Baptist the building fund or the Church in High Point cemetery fund at Rich with Rev. Mel Anderson Fork Baptist Church, officiating. The family 3993 Old Highway 29 will receive friends SatThomasville, N.C. 27360. urday from 6 until 8 p.m. Online condolences may at Cumby Family Fube sent to the Embry neral Service, 1015 Eastfamily at www.jcgreen- chester Dr., High Point, NC. andsons.com. Memorials may be directed to Jamestown Public Library 200 W. Main St. Jamestown, NC 27282. On-line condolences WELCOME – Bobby Lee may be made through Motsinger, 70, of Tall w w w . c u m b y f u neral. Pines Road died December 22, 2009, at Forsyth com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Medical Center. Graveside service will Service in High Point.

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THOMASVILLE – Mr. Darrell Ray Teer, 53, a resident of Reid Street and formerly of Salem Street died Sunday, December 20, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Guilford County, October 18, 1956, a son of Donald Ray Teer and Jane Edwards. He was a tailor and was a former employee of Arnold Craven and Lindsay Odom clothing stores in High Point. He was an avid cook, baker, and loved to entertain. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving is his father, Donald Ray Teer of Archdale; his mother, Jane Edwards of High Point; his companion, Rick Thomas of the home; five sisters, Cindy Teer of Thomasville, Kimberly Kearns of Thomasville, Donna Moorefield and her husband Jim of Archdale, Pam Parrish and her husband Steve of Silver Valley Community, and Monta Bolling and her husband Mike of High Point; a brother, Tim Teer of Thomasville. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, December 27, 2009, at 4 p.m. at J.C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville by the Rev. Bobby Loving. The family will receive friends following the service and at other times will be at the home of his mother, Jane Edwards, 1501 East Fairfield Road, High Point. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10305 or to the family. Online condolences may be made to www. jcgreenandsons.com.

HIGH POINT – Mr. George Louis Schmidt, 84, a former resident of West Lexington Ave. died Tuesday December 22, 2009, at the Evergreens Senior HealthCare in High Point. Mr. Schmidt was born August 24, 1925, in Allegheny Co., PA a son of George and Fannie Schmidt. He was an underwriter at the home office for Pilot Life Ins. Co. until he retired on January 1, 1987. On July 27, 1946, he was married to the former Esther Marie Free who preceded him in death in 2003. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Army in the European Theater and was the recipient of several medals. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Family Fellowship Class. He along with his wife for many years served as secretary and treasurer for the Sunday School Dept. at First United Methodist Church. George was also an accomplished pianist. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church Chapel with Reverend Fran Moran officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no public visitation held. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to be directed to the Television Ministry at First United Methodist Church, 512 N. Main St., High Point, NC 27260 or to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262 Online condolences can be made at www. mem.com Sechrest Funeral Service, 1301 East Lexington Ave. is serving the Schmidt family.

LEXINGTON – Luther Wayne Keith of Lee Avenue died December 22, 2009, at his home. Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Lexington City Cemetery. Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. December 30, 2009, at Coggins Memorial Baptist Church. Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington, is serving the family.

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Elizabeth Day HIGH POINT – Elizabeth “Betty� Mae Day, 78, of Archadale went to be with her Lord on Dec. 21 2009. Surviving are her two sons Daniel Atkins Jr. of High Point and Carl Atkins and wife Linda of Wallburg. Also surviving one brother Leslie Day and one sister Marget Leonard both of Va. She had six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren with one more in the way. She was a long time employee of McDonalds. Visitation will be 2:00 to 2:30 at Faith Temple Church, 1214 S. Elm St. in High Point on Sat. Dec 26 2009. Interment will follow directly after visitation.

Bennett Davenport JAMESTOWN – Bennett G. Davenport, 88, of Hassellwood Drive died December 23, 2009, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

THOMASVILLE – Keith Cornelius Phillips, 49, of Small Street died December 22, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. at S.E. Thomas Funeral Service. Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service at the funeral home.

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THOMASVILLE – Mrs. Heidi Liane Smith Laws, 53, a resident of Carolina Ave. in Thomasville, died Monday December 21, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center. Heidi was born September 13, 1956, in Davidson County a daughter of Harold L. and Ursula Hilger Smith. She was a lifelong resident of Thomasville and worked for Lankford Security. Heidi loved being a wife and mother and enjoyed playing with her dog. On February 5, 1994, she married Clifford Calvin Laws who survives of the home. Also surviving is her daughters; Tracy Albright of Thomasville, Kimberly Laws of High Point, Felicia Laws of Alabama and her son Jerry Lomax of High Point, a sister; Terri Jarrett of Thomasville, a brother; David Smith of Lexington, Kentucky and twelve grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday December 27, 2009, at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Orman officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and other times at the residence. The family request memorials be made to Clifford Calvin Laws of 107 Carolina Ave. Thomasville, NC 27360. Online condolences may be sent to the Laws family at www.jcgreenandsons.

TRINITY – Mrs. Doris Bartlett Williams, 70, of Trinity passed away on December 23, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born August 29, 1939, in McDowell County to Garland and Zuba Church Bartlett. Mrs. Williams was retired from SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in High Point as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She attended New Heights Baptist Church in Trinity. Mrs. Williams was married to Charles Alvin Williams who survives of the residence. Also surviving are a son, Brian Williams and wife, Kimberly of Thomasville, a grandchild, Mason Williams, six sisters –in-law, Linda Crane of Clayton, Georgia, Lib Flynt, Irene Crane, Cathy Graves and Wanda Sue Siceloff, all of High Point and Marie Turpin of Sylva and a brother-in-law, Frank Williams Jr. of High Point. A Graveside Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 29th, 2009, at Victory Baptist Church Cemetery near Sylva by Reverend Roger Porter. A visitation will be from 6 until 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale and a second visitation will be from 6 until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Melton-Riddle Funeral Home in Sylva.

TRINITY – Mr. Willie Hatfield, 89 of Trinity died Tuesday at his home. Mr. Hatfield was born March 21, 1920, in Ranson, Kentucky. He was a coal miner for over 20 years before moving to High Point. He retired from Globe Furniture. He was preceded in by his parents, James Landon Lawson and Annie McCoy Hatfield, three infant children, David, Samuel and Angel, and four sisters and two brothers. Mr. McCoy is survived by his wife Martha Raines Hatfield of the home and five children, John Willie James Hatfield and wife Lois of Phoenix, AZ, Anna Mae Hatfield of the home, Verlan F. Hatfield and wife Patricia of Denton, Lena Gay O�Shields and husband Sam of Trinity and Kenner Ray Hatfield and wife Ruth of High Point. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Hatfield will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Sophia Church of God with the Reverend David Dunigan and the Reverend Roy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the church and at other times at the residence. Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

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Two more teens face charges in homicide BY PAT KIMBROUGH ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

HIGH POINT – Two more teenagers face charges in connection with a homicide earlier this week. High Point police announced Wednesday that Marqualis Nyquan Parson, 16, of Vine Street, and Antwain Orlando Owens, 18, of True Lane, each have been charged with accessory after the fact of first-degree murder. Parson was in custody Wednesday but police still were seeking Owens. They are the third and fourth suspects to face charges in the shooting death of Kinitez Dante

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Letters to Santa Dear Santa, I would like a Gourment Cake Bakery Maker and a Hello Kitty Cookie Maker. Also, I want a Barbie, some lip gloss, and maybe even a new bike. It would be nice to have a Nintendo DS with Mario cart games. Of course some Littlest Pet Shops would be fun, too. Most of all, I would really like for dad to have another job. Love, Ashley Brooke Burroughs Age 10

Ashley Burroughs Dear Santa Claus, I want a bimin and bolaysleprs. Love, Carmen Sears Age 6

Dear Santa, I am not going to ask for much because I already have a lot but if you could make me a red ipod please. Thanks if you can. Love, Jordan Sears Age 11

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Dear Santa, I love you. Santa I am going to give you a present. Santa I am going to write a song. I want a Barbie doll. Love, Kayla Whitaker Age 6

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Dear Santa, I love you. My toys I want is transformers, jeep, dinosaur, a bike. Love, Eadoin Dixon Age 5

Dear Santa Claus, What I want for Christmas is a bike, a electric motorcycle, trampoline, sparkskcorter, games for XBox, games for Wii, telescope, cologne, chess set, Net Book! Love, Deayvion Dixon Age 10

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Dear Santa Clause, I want a Barbie and a big swing set and a Hannah Montana wig and a Hannah Montana bicleto and dirt bike. That’s all. Love, Ali Reed Age 6

Dear Santa, I want a train and other toys. Love, Braylon Reed Age 2 1/2

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Dear Santa, I want to have Life and a wii for Christmas and that is it please. Love, Sierra Miller Age 11

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Dear Santa, Can I please have a new trampoline? Am I on the good list? Me and my nana Marie Culbreth, went to Walmart. My nana saw you out of the corner of her eye while I was talking to her. She said, “I saw him zooming around here while you were telling me stuff.” I get spooled when I’m at my nanas house. I bet you already knew that, Santa. I like it, but I could survive with out it! My crayon just Hailey Culbreth broke. I’m getting an other crayon, okay! There we go. I just remembered I have not introduced myself the whole entire story! I’m Hailey Ryan Culbreth, but you can call me Hailey! I’m alergic to milk. And guess what?! We found some cookies! They look so good! I can draw a picture! I want to have one of each! Do you want to here a make believe story? Once opon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Elizabeth. There was another little girl. Her name was Devin. They both dreamed about going together on an adventure to Candy Land. When they had a playdate they played like they were going to Candy 4 Land. But their mom and dad said “Elizabeth, Devin there is no Candy Land!” But there was just wait. Then one day Elizabeth and Devin sneeked off! They walked, and walked, and walked, until they found a boat ride! Then Devin fell in! She sank in. But very slowly. Then, there was a tunnle. Then, she came back up! She said, “Elizabeth, this tastes like icing!” “Let me come in!” said Elizabeth. To her surprise it did taste like icing! Then, they struck land! They got off the boat and looked around. There were candy canes every where! There was silence. Devin broke the silence, “Elizabeth, it’s Candy Land!” “That explains the icing” said Elizabeth. Devin said, “Elizabeth we got to go back home!” “Okay.” said Elizabeth, in a sad voice on their way across the icing sea. But, they found some land. They were frightened. Very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, frightened. But there was a bridge. So, they got home safely and every single day of there lives they would always remember! We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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Guilford County The following students in Guilford County Schools were named to the A Team (students in grades nine-12 who received a 4.0 or better grade-point average during the first nine-week grading period): Middle College At GTCC – Greensboro: Grade nine: Zackary Joseph Allred, Genesis Jewell LaBresha Bell, Ottoman N Benallal, Montrel Diante Cunningham, Nina Marie Gann, Alexander Thomas Gerkin, Lupita Mata, Richard Zane Miller, Torrin Ledelle Ollison, Benjamin A Payne, Jalisha Renae’ Perkins, Jasmine Janae’ Perkins, Daniel Aleksandar Quakenbush, Ian Matthew Reynolds, Shavonti La Schae Russell, Courtni Nascha Sellers, Razeen LaJoie Shepard, Delano Telil Taylor, Ana Karen Torres, Desa Leigh Wells; Grade 10: Jaraiesha Ofelia Allen, Maggie Linnea Berg, Cha’Delle Lavon Brown, Tyisha Chanel Cardwell, Zackery Austin Crews, Dustin Adam Gray, Tirzah Cana Griffith, Brittany Nicole Harvey, Robert Michael Leach, Belliqwa Sharne Little, Alysa Necole Malpass, Abosse Roger Moevi, Griffin Charles Page, Rachael Suzanne Schmidt, Olivia Anne Schroeter, Kenya Renee Smith, Julian Alexander Spruill, John Blaze Voliva, Casey Young, Jatel Annission Young; Grade 11: Shanice Lenora Brown, Malcolm Xavier Carter, Benjamin Joseph Gering, Quanesha Eva Moore, Samuel Douglas Payne, Prophet Xavier Robinson, Nicole Elizabeth Seymour, Kabrina M. Shamburger, Safiatou Eboni Soumana, Aziza Niambi Damali Yoruba Ward, Amber Lael Williamson, Martina Andraya Zellars; Grade 12: Pablo Alejandro Araya, Arthur Joseph Hayward III;

Academy At High Point Central: Grade nine: Crista Jolyn Bova, Aliyah J Carter, Bonnie Rose Crump, Katelyn Hope Ford, Ana J Guerrero, Abigail Hernandez, Irazema Hernandez, Marissa Ingram, Claudia MoralesZaragoza, Wai Hnin Oo, Karina Elena Quiles, Estrella Serrato-Brantley, Susan Spivey, Kirsten Rae Tucker; Grade 10: Kadeshia Brown, Kimberly Debty, Victoria Lester, Veronica Mclemore, Mya Laneishia Peak, Ashley Perez, Ric-Quanda Pollard, Susan Ramos, Venice Winchester; Grade 11: Cayla G Bethea, Vanessa Gallaspy, Eusebio Morgan Magdaraog, Tameka T Nichols, Morningskye Starr, Ashley Nicole Yarborough; Grade 12: Humaira Bibi, Ronnell Johnson, Etascia Miriam Legrande, Grosijeon L Moore, Kenneth Lee Robinson; High Point Central High: Grade nine: Lina A Abdulrhman, Benjamin Adamcik, Gabrielle A Alexander, Amjad Ali, Petagay Allen, Bryan Chase Baccus, Zeshan Ul Bari, Deja Khitira Becknell, Tiara Necole Bennett, Matthew Charles Blake, Virginia Bland, Cooper Nicholas Blazek, Asia Mae Brown, Jada Brown, Grace Bunemann, Evelyn Rose Cabon, Jacob Cartee, Victoria Chu, Katherine T Cottam, Brandon James Couden, Cullen Cranford, Zachary C Douglas, Jazzmyn Mari Dunlap, Curneishia Fontaysha Ervin, Grant Thomas Fatyol, Scott Graham Fatyol, Lawrence Jackson Fetner, Justin Scott Franklin, Kyle David Frid, Ryan East Furrow, Kevin Earl Green II, Halie Havener, Lucas George Hess, Ruben Josef Hwasser, Antonio D Johnson, Janine Judeh, Grace Jung, Matthew Shawn Krawczyk, Scott Anthony Mann, Ariana

Lashawn Martin, Alexander Mathai, Alexander Mccarn, Taylor Mccarn, Jasmine McLendon, Jason Miller, Elizabeth K Moore, Jessica Navarro, Aakash Nawaz, Mackenzie O’Brien, Harrison Zachery Parker, Jacqueline Poston, Daria Ruiz, Courtney Lynn Sams, Caroline Segal, Asia Smith, Robert Samuel Smith, Kelly Stewart, Trang Ton, Matthew Bailey Tutton, Haleema Usman, Michael Thomas Verdi, Daisha Walton, David Justice Wiggins, Weston Graham Wilson; Grade 10: Charlotte Davis Adams, Lawrence A Adzima, Mousa Alshanteer, Aderike Anjorin, Lisa Appadu, Anna Maria Asprogiannis, Hadara Esteina Bannister, Christopher Boyarizo, Quadasha Bridges, Dallas James Chapman, Virginia Riley Cheek, Sarah Marie Cox, Jessica C Evans, Draydarrius L Fountain, Marielena Garcia, James Thomas Gooding, Maddie Ruth Heater, Michael Lee Hodges, Daniel James Horschler, Tevyn Jones, Brendan A Kern, Corey Jermaine King, Colin M Knight, Aisha J Langham, Timothy L Lattimore, Jocelyn Le, Sagar Mangar, David B Mcdonald, Justin Mclaughlin, Micaela Lee Mitchell, Mikaela Murphy, Marissa S Ortiz, Adele E Price, James Gary Price, Jonathan J Renner, Amanda Elaine Rodriguez, Gary Steven Spring, Rahma Syed, Trung N Tra, Laura Villegas, Dwayne Waden, Elise Mollie Williams, Colton Scott Woods, Jon Walker Woodward; Grade 11: Andrew Thomas Adams, Kaytlin Taija Allen, Jeremy Anderson, Monisola Anjorin, Jennifer Awuku, Sara Kathleen Banks, Caroline Batts, Seth Beane, Stephanie Blair, Katheline Elizabeth Bo-

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Members of the High Point University board of stewards collected $7,175.39 from offerings during fall semester at Hayworth Chapel worship services. The total amount went to the High Point Salvation Army Angel Tree program to provide gifts for needy children.

Middle College at N.C. A&T: Grade nine: Michael Bass, Darvin Tevin Jasper, Robert Tyler Jones, Dominique William Mccaskill, Dondre Daniel Mccaskill, Keith Edward McNair, Elias Milek Mitchell, Kamara Isa Muhammad, Merrion Perry, Dantrel Jamel Rogers, Scottie Saunders, Jonathan Smith, Lewis Tillman; Grade 10: Kieran Kristopher Chavis, Jordan Taylor Harris, Corey A Kimber, Creg Anthony Reed Jr, Jordan Matthew Sharpe, Marquise Trevon Shelton, Khiry D Waden; Grade 11: William L Armstrong Jr, Shaleek Jamie-Donte Brown, Demetrius Rayshaad Dick, Nigel Jamal Edwards, Ernest E Fox, Kurtis K Matthews; Grade 12: Tadarrius Davis, David Miller III, Matthew Christopher Tinsley, Michael Alexander Tinsley.

Today’s Bible question: What did the angel of the Lord tell the shepherds concerning Jesus’ birth?

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Dear Dr. Donohue: What can I do about having too much ear wax? I know when it’s happening, because I can’t hear well. I have to see the doctor at least twice a year to remove the wax. How can I take care of this myself? – A.H.

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stores. A couple of names are Earigate and Debrox. Follow the directions carefully. After softening the wax, gently flush the ear with warm water, using a bulb syringe, also available in drugstores. Self-treatment works sometimes, but not always. If you have difficulty with it, don’t force the issue. Continue to let the doctor remove it for you. Doctors have the advantage of seeing what they’re doing, and they have instruments that facilitate wax removal. Ear wax has useful properties. It keeps the ear canal moist, and it serves as a barrier to bacteria and yeasts. Wax is propelled out of the ear daily and unnoticeably by a sort of conveyor-belt process. Chewing enhances the natural removal of wax. Your conveyor belt might not be up to snuff, but I don’t know any way to get it working better. Dear Dr. Donohue: I am concerned about my feet. I feel like I am walking on marbles. It’s the same whether I am in shoes or barefoot. My doctor doesn’t know what causes it. I would really appreciate and answer. – H.E. I’m not positively sure, but peculiar feet sensations, like the ones you describe, often can come from nerve malfunction – neuropathy. Ask your doctor if you might possibly be suffering from peripheral neuropathy. A neurologist is the doctor to see if that’s what you have.

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LOS ANGELES – Simon Cowell’s brother says the next season of “American Idol” will be the judge’s last. Tony Cowell said in his weekly podcast, “The Cowell Factor,” a statement was being prepared that would certify the acerbic British judge was leaving the popular Fox singing competition at the end of 2010. ENTERPRISE NEWS SERVICE REPORTS

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that the cost of mammography is far lower than the physical and personal tolls women ages 40 to 60 face if their cancer goes undetected early and they later have to be

treated with aggressive chemotherapy. “Chemotherapy is serious. It also costs a lot of money. It’s very painful,” she said during an interview this week.

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ABC News’ Charles Gibson ends career after 34 years BY FRAZIER MOORE AP TELEVISION WRITER

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EW YORK – The final glimpse of Charles Gibson found him at his “ABC World News” anchor desk, surrounded by dozens of applauding co-workers. He applauded back. Signing off from the network’s flagship newscast last Friday, Gibson brought to a close 34 years at ABC. He called the job he’s leaving “a labor of love.” “It’s hard to walk away from what I honestly think is the best job in the world,” he said in brief farewell remarks. “But my parents taught me you should understay, not overstay, your welcome. “And there is so much to do. In the years I have left, I don’t want to miss any of it.” The 66-year-old Gibson, who has anchored “World News” since 2006, announced his intention to retire several months ago. “I hope you’ve had a good day,” he said in one last refrain of his signature signoff, his voice quavering. “I’ve had so many good days here.” On tape, luminaries paid him tribute and wished him well. They included President Barack Obama as well as former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter. Singers Sting and Julie Andrews sang his praises, and comic actors Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin sang a few bars of “Happy Trails to You.” Even fellow TV journalists Brian Williams and Katie Couric, his evening-news rivals on NBC and CBS, plus Kermit, the Muppet “news frog,” weighed in warmly. On Monday, Diane Sawyer, the ABC colleague Gibson cited as “my pal,” will take over anchor duties at “World News” in what is unfolding as a low-key transition. That seems in keeping with

Gibson’s reassuring, non-flashy style. Considered one way, Gibson’s career in TV news seems to have been a model of stability: 34 years logged with one network, where he did his job well and rose to the top of his profession. On the other hand, he bows out as more than an admired network news star. Gibson has long proven himself a utility player, game to handle a range of positions and scramble to the rescue when needed. It was in 1975 that Gibson joined ABC News, where he was named White House correspondent a year later. After numer-

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ous other assignments, he began a lengthy stretch as co-anchor of “Good Morning America” in 1987, then left in 1998 to serve as a co-anchor of the “Primetime Thursday” newsmagazine for six years. This might seem like a steadyas-he-goes career climb. But in 1999, less than a year after exiting “GMA” for prime-time prominence, Gibson was summoned back for supplementary service in the morning-show trenches. He and Sawyer (a morning-TV veteran from her days at CBS) were good soldiers and resumed setting their alarm clocks for the middle of the night. Their mandate: to stanch the ratings hemorrhage at “GMA” during Gibson’s brief time away. The chemistry between them

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worked, and what was conceived as stopgap triage continued for more than seven years. Then Gibson announced his departure for a second time. Demonstrating his versatility that final week on “GMA,” he reported on terrorists and politicians. He also furnished his audience with another kind of news flash: You can potty train your toddler in just 24 hours (or so claimed his on-camera interviewee, who had written a book on the subject). But Gibson was already involved in another mission for ABC News. A year earlier, in 2005, “World News” anchor Peter Jennings had died from lung cancer. Then, early in 2006, Jennings’ co-successors were both forced to give up their roles at the anchor desk: Bob Woodruff was gravely injured on assignment in Iraq, and Elizabeth Vargas became pregnant. Again, the network turned to Gibson. For several weeks, he even did double duty. There he was, at the crack of dawn on “GMA,” then at dinner time on “World News.” By July 2006, he was finally free to concentrate on “World News” while serving, at last, as the face of ABC News. Since then, he has led “World News” in its spirited battle with the customary ratings champ, “NBC Nightly News,” and thirdplace “CBS Evening News.” It is this high office that Gibson is vacating. Maybe Julie Andrews was correct in her taped tribute when she said news anchors “never retire, they just take a long commercial break.” But in Gibson’s well-earned break from journalism’s daily scramble, he presumably will still be hoping viewers tuned to “World News” have “had a good day.”

Amber Portwood’s lunch with a friend keeps getting interrupted by a crying baby. The problem is, the baby is Amber’s. She packs up and leaves the restaurant before she can finish eating. Quieting a fussy baby is all in a day’s work for the 19-year-old and her co-stars on MTV’s new reality show, “Teen Mom” (10 p.m. Tuesdays). The show premiered to the highest rated series on the network in more than a year. The girls on the show aren’t strangers to cameras – they were also on MTV’s “16 and Pregnant,” which aired last summer. “Teen Mom” revisits the young mothers several months after giving birth. “I really just wanted to show girls how hard it was to be a teen parent,” says Maci Bookout, 17, of her decision to let her experience be filmed for TV. Bookout was a popular high school student with good grades and plans to go to college. Her path changed when she got pregnant by her boyfriend and gave birth to a son named Bentley. Instead of going away to college, Maci’s priority now is taking care of her baby. “I wanted girls who might get pregnant to see there are options out there to move forward with your life and still have goals,” says Bookout, who plans to marry her baby’s father and would like to have another child. Not all the young women on “Teen Mom” chose to keep their babies. Catelynn Lowell, 17, for example, gave her daughter up for adoption last May. “It was difficult because that’s my daughter. ... I knew in my heart it was the best (decision) so I just went forward with it,” she says. Catelynn and the baby’s father, Tyler Baltierra, are still together.

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South’s play in spades wasn’t angelic. After he takes the ace, he must lead the queen. If EastWest’s spades break 3-3, any play works. If they break 4-2, South wins when a defender has the doubleton ten or jack. His actual play would gain only if a defender had Kx. I and all the members of my club wish for my readers a holiday season of peace and joy.

ANSWER: To try for slam with a “quantitative” raise to 4NT is tempting, but you have at most 32 high-card points – not quite enough. Your partner would probably accept an invitation with a good-looking 21-point hand such as A Q, K 8 6, A K J 7, K J 8 4, and slam would be an underdog. Bid 3NT. South dealer Neither side vulnerable

ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes or read a good book. Two stars: You can accomplish but don’t rely on others for help. Three stars: If you focus, you will reach your goals. Four stars: You can pretty much do as you please, a good time to start new projects. Five stars: Nothing can stop you now. Go for the gold.

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44 Annually 45 Daddies 46 Reed or Fargo 47 Word before case or way 50 Transmit 51 Hit a tennis ball 54 Face the other direction 57 Taunt 58 OffBroadway award 59 Licoriceflavored herb 60 Short jacket 61 Cushions 62 “Lovely Rita, __ maid...” 63 Observed DOWN 1 Feather cluster 2 Capital of Norway 3 __ one’s nest; enriching oneself unethically 4 “Ode on a Grecian __” 5 Carve a statue 6 Bees’ product 7 __ tea 8 As sly as a __

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9 Faucet 10 Confine a bird 11 Plenty 12 “Leave as is,” in printing 13 Actor George 19 __ board; item for a manicurist 21 Short drive 24 Hubbubs 25 Prejudice 26 Blacken 27 Theatrical medley 28 Murder 29 Refusal to pick sides in a war 30 Slowpoke 32 Move quickly 33 Monogram for actor Robinson

35 Obligation 37 Impudence 38 Not fat 40 Stunning crown 41 Remain undecided 43 States one’s views 44 Distant, but within sight 46 Thickheaded 47 Halt 48 “Tubby the __” 49 Lacking water 50 Clubs or hearts 52 Woodwind 53 Fold 55 Male sheep 56 Small bill 57 “Wow!”

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“AMERICAN EXPATRIATES: Cassatt, Sargent and Whistler� continues through April 25 at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, WinstonSalem. It focuses on the group of young American artists in the mid-19th century who moved to Europe to live, work and study. 758-5150, www. reynoldahouse.org “BARBIE – Simply Fabulous at 50!� continues through July 5 at the N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. In addition to dolls that represent 50 years of the American icon, the exhibit includes 16 personal Barbie stories from North Carolinians. Free, (919) 807-7900, www.ncmuseumofhistory.org “WINTER SHOW� continues through Jan. 15 at Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. It features more than 500 pieces for purchase by more than 150 artists from throughout the state. 333-7460, www. greenhillcenter.org “TINY ART SHOW� continues through Jan. 8 at Circa Gallery, 150 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. The exhibit focuses on small art work. 736-8015, www. circagallerync.com “PRINT FANTASTIC� continues through Jan. 15 at Theatre Art Galleries, 220 E. Commerce Ave. More

“IDENTITY THEFT: How A Cropsey Became a Gifford� continues through March 27 at the Mint Museum, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. The exhibit focuses on the mystery – and its solving – surrounding a painting at the Mint, “Indian Summer in the White Mountains� by Sanford Robinson Gifford. For more than 50 years, it was attributed to Jasper Francis Cropsey and titled “Mount Washington from Lake Sebago, Maine.� www.mintmuseum.org “FIRE IN THE VALLEY: Catawba Valley Pottery Then and Now� continues through Jan. 31 at the North Carolina Pottery Center, 233 East Ave., Seagrove. The exhibit focuses on the history of pottery in the Catawba Valley and works by contemporary potters Michael Ball, Kim Ellington, Walter Fleming, Luke Heafner and Bob Hilton. “THE PUREST: Celebrating the Art of Susan Moore� continues through Jan. 29 at Mary Davis Holt Gallery, Salem Fine Arts Center, 601 S. Church St., Winston-Salem. Works include drawings, paintings and prints. “LOUIS MAILOU JONES: A Life in Vibrant Color� continues through Feb. 27 at the Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. Jones (19051998) was a pioneering 20th century AfricanAmerican artist who graduated from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston at a time when race and gender prejudices were pervasive. The exhibit is composed of more than 70 works from her estate and from pub-

Milwaukee Art Museum hosts show from unusual collectors MILWAUKEE (AP) – Fifty works that are part of an enormous art collection touring the nation are currently at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The works were acquired by New York couple, Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, who managed to buy art on salaries from ordinary jobs. They used her salary as a reference librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library to cover daily expenses, and spent his salary from the U.S. Postal Service on contemporary art. They’ve collected more than 4,000 pieces in 45

years and recently worked with the National Gallery of Art to loan 50 works to one public art institution in each state. The collection, on display through Feb. 28, is known for its minimal and conceptual art and has drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, photographs, and illustrated books.

lic and private collections. www.mintmuseum.org “KATHLEEN SPICER BALANCE� continues through Jan. 8 at Piedmont Leaf Lofts, Suite 202, 401 E. 4th St., Winston-Salem. Spicer creates abstract, painted sculpture with the theme of nature. www.whitespacegallery. org, 722-4671 “IN SEARCH OF A NEW DEAL: Images of North Carolina, 1935-1941� continues through Jan. 31 at the North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. In conjunction with the 80th anniversary of the stock market crash, the exhibit features 50 Farm Security Administration photographs documenting daily life in rural North Carolina during the Great Depression and artifacts from the period. 9 a.m.-5 p.m Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, free “NOW/THEN: A Journey in Collecting Contemporary Art at Wake Forest University� continues through Dec. 31 at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, WinstonSalem. It features contemporary works by artists including Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and Alex Katz from a collection developed entirely by Wake Forest University students since 1963. 758-5150, www.reynoldahouse.org “A NEW LAND, ‘A New Voyage’: John Lawson’s Exploration of Carolina� continues through Feb. 15 at the N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. It is to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Lawson’s “A New Voyage to Carolina,� published in London. The exhibit showcases artifacts, natural history specimens, illustrations, maps and manuscripts related to the epic journey. Free, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays

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Items to be published in the entertainment calendar must be in writing and at the Enterprise by the Thursday before publication date. Submissions must include admission prices. Send information to: vknopfler@hpe.com fax: 888-3644 or 210 Church Ave., High Point, NC 27262 “A LAND OF LIBERTY and Plenty� continues through March 31 at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, 924 S. Main St., Winston-Salem. Items are from the museums collection of Georgia-made objects, including furniture, a sampler worked by Mary Smallwood circa 1778 and a ceramic jar. 721-7360, www.mesda.org “THE ANDES OF ECUADOR� continues through May 30 at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem. The painting, the largest and most ambitious work of Frederic Church’s career, was completed in 1855, following the 27-yearold artist’s first trip to Columbia and Ecuador. 758-5150, www.reynoldahouse.org “FACES & FLOWERS: Painting on Lenox China� continues through Jan . 30 at The Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. The exhibit of porcelain by the American china maker includes more than 70 objects, including plates, vases and decorative wares with paintings of orchids, figures, idealized women and landscapes. www.mintmuseum.org “AMERICAN QUILT CLASSICS 1800-1980: The Bresler Collection� continues through Feb. 6 at Mint Museum of Craft + Design, 220 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. Items from the museum’s collection include American pieces from rare crib quilts to modern Amish textiles. The exhibit last was on

display in 2003, and it since has been on exhibit throughout the United States. www.mintmuseum.org, (704) 337-2009 “50 AND FABULOUS, Celebrating 50 Years of America’s Famous Fashion Doll� continues through Jan. 15 at The Doll and Miniature Museum of High Point, 101 W. Green Drive. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students 16 and older, $2.50 for age 6-15, free for age 5 and younger. 885-3655 “HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY’S Extraordinary Transformation� continues through Dec. 31 at the High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. The exhibit is on the 85year history of the school. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. TuesdaysSaturdays and 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Free “TELLING OUR STORIES� continues through December at Forsyth County Public Library, 660 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem. Organized by the N.C. Dept. of Cultural Resources, the exhibit showcases the state’s professional and amateur photographers. (919) 807-7389

A GOSPEL SINGING will be held 6:30-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Bojangles, 2630 N. Main St.

For kids A NEW YEAR’S EVE party begins at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St. Children may make noisemakers, participate in a parade and hear music by Big Bang Boom, which will lead a countdown to noon. Free with admission or membership, 574-2898, www.gcmuseum.com STORYTIME for toddlers and preschoolers will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the Jamestown Library, 200 W. Main St.

Dance A CONTRA DANCE will be held Tuesday at The Vintage Theatre, 7 Vintage Ave., Winston-Salem. A newcomer lesson will be given at 7:30 p.m., and the dance begins at 10 p.m. Participants are asked to bring clean, soft-soled shoes. Reel Shady will provide music, and Dean Snipes will call dances. $7, $5 for fulltime students

Clubs THE GARAGE, 110 W. 7th St., Winston-Salem, has the following shows: • Possum Jenkins, Wafer Thin, Joe the Fireman – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, $7. 777-1127, www.the-garage.ws

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“ALONG THE SILK ROAD: Art and Cultural Exchange� continues through June 5 at Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill. It features more than 60 pieces created along the ancient Silk Road trade route between Asia and Europe. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. the second Friday of the month, (919) 966-5736, www.ackland.org

than 120 prints from 50 artists from the United States and Canada are on exhibit in three galleries. Works by area high school students are on display in Kaleidoscope Youth Gallery. Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and by appointment on Saturdays. 887-2137

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Having qualified as the Co-executors of the Estate of William L . C o l t r a n e , Deceased, late of Guilford County, this is to notify all persons, firms or corporations, having claims against the estate to present same duly proven to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of M a r c h , 2 0 1 0 ; otherwise, this noice will be pled in bar of recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to the estate will please make prompt settlement w i t h t h e C o executors. This 7th day of December, 2009. Dwight L. Hedrick, Jr. 262 Jerusalem Road Lexington, NC Nancy D. Short 12481 Appin Road Laurinburg, NC 28352 Co-executors of the Estate of William L. Coltrane, Deceased December 31, 2009.

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Miscellaneous

Britthaven Of Davidson has the following positions available: Director of Nursing: ● For a 154 Bed Skilled Facility. ● Must be a registered nurse with long term care & management. ● Must have knowledge of State and Federal LTC Regulations and survey process; Skills/Experience in Customer Service and Staff Regulations. Come Join our team and “Make A Difference“ Please apply in person at Britthaven of Davidson 706 Pineywood Road Thomasville AAE/EOE/Drugfree Workplace Painter needed. Exp Required. Must have Valid NCDL. Call 336442-6268

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110 Scott............. 747-870sf 124 Church...................1595sf 1321 W. Fairfield ............ 660sf 1001 Phillips .............. 1-2000sf 1321 W Fairfield ............1356sf

2012 English ............4050sf 619 N Hamilton........ 2400sf

724 English........... 1200sf 131 W Parris............ 406-795sf

T’ville1672 sf .......... Office 2716Westchester .........1000sf

1638 W’chester ........ Dental 108E Kivett ......... 2784-5568sf

1300 N Main ....... 12540sf 1903 E Green ............ Lot 900 W. Fairfield ......... Lot 333 S. Wrenn ..........8008sf

WAREHOUSE 1006 W Green ........10,100sf 2507 Surrett .......... 10,080sf 921 Inlet ............... 33,046sf

308 Burton ...........5750sf 222 New ..................4800sf 1116 W.Ward .............8706sf 2415 English Rd..........21485sf 1200 Corporation .......... 3-6000sf

1938-40 WGreen......... 4000sf

521 S Hamilton .........4875sf 920 W Fairfield .......... 28000sf

503 Old Tville......... 30493sf 3204E Kivett............ 2750-5000sf

2112 S. Elm ............... 30,000sf 105 Lane...............9800sf 2505 Surrett ................ 8000sf 1125 Bedford ............ 30,000sf

2334 English ..........13407sf

1200 Dorris ...........8232sf 721 Old Tville.......... 39050sf 519 S Hamilton ......... 4144sf 3214 E Kivett ........... 2250sf 238 Woodline .......... 8000sf 608 Old T-ville ........ 12-2400sf 1914 Allegany.............. 6000 sf 1945 W Green ......... 10,080+sf 1207 Textile ............. 3500-7000sf

1323 Dorris ...........8880sf 1937 W Green ........... 26447sf

2815 Earlham ......... 15650sf 232 Swathmore ........ 47225sf

SHOWROOM 207 W. High .........2500sf 422 N Hamilton ........ 7237sf

116 E. Kivett .......... 1550sf 404 N Wrenn........6000sf 307 Steele St ............. 11,050sf 135 S. Hamilton ......... 30000sf

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Carriers Needed Need to earn extra money? Are you interested in running your own business? This is the opportunity for you. The High Point Enterprise is looking for carriers to deliver the newspaper as independent contractors. You must be able to work early morning hours. Routes must be delivered by 6am. This is seven days a week, 365 days per year. We have routes available in the following areas: ● N. Hamilton St to Five Points Area, Approx 1 1 ⁄ 2 hours, $600 mo. If you are interested in any of the above routes, please come by the office at 210 Church Avenue between 8:30am-4:30pm.

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The Rowan County Housing Authority of Salisbury, NC will receive separate sealed Bids for the replacement of shower/tub surrounds located in the tenant apartment buildings. Bids will be received by the Director of the Housing Authority, 310 Long Meadow Drive, Salisbury, N.C. until 11:00 A.M. local time on January 15, 2010 and then, at said office, publicly opened and read aloud.

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4 BEDROOMS 103 Roelee ....................$1000 3 BEDROOMS 700 Playground .............. $775 4380 Eugene ................. $750 603 Denny...................... $750 1105 E. Fairfield............... $650 401 Liberty...................... $625 216 Kersey ..................... $600 1015 Montlieu ................. $575 1414 Madison ................. $525 205 Guilford ................... $495 1439 Madison................. $495 1100 Salem ..................... $495 205 Kendall .................... $495 843 Willow...................... $495 5693 Muddy Ck #2 ........ $475 920 Forest ..................... $450 707 Marlboro.................. $400 1215 & 19 Furlough ......... $375 1005 Park ....................... $395 1020A Asheboro............. $275 2 BEDROOMS

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1 BEDROOMS 3306A Archdale ............. $350 205 A&B Taylor .............. $285 911-A Park ...................... $250 115 N Hoskins................. $200 Storage Bldgs. Avail.

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KINLEY REALTY 336-434-4146 4 BEDROOMS 3700 Innwood ........$1195 622 Dogwood ........ $895

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1100 Westbrook.............. $750 902-1A Belmont ............. $600 228 Hedgecock ............. $600 108 Oak Spring ............... $550 613 E Springfield............. $525 500 Forrest .................... $525 8798 US 311 #2............... $495 819 E Guilford ................. $495 906 Beaumont ............... $475 314 Terrace Trace .......... $450 3613 Eastward #6 .......... $425 320 Player...................... $425 2715-B Central ............... $425 215-B W. Colonial........... $400 600 WIllowbar ................ $400 283 Dorthy ..................... $400 304-A Kersey................. $395 913 Howard.................... $375 502 Lake ........................ $375 608 Wesley .................... $375 1418 Johnson ................. $375 1429 E Commerce ......... $375 415 A Whiteoak.............. $350 802 Hines ...................... $350 802 Barbee .................... $350 503 Hill St ....................... $350 3602-A Luck .................. $350 286 Dorthoy................... $300 1311 Bradshaw ...............$300 1607A Lincoln................. $275 1223 A Franklin............... $270

922 Forest ..............$675 217-B N. Rotary...... $650 1818 Albertson........ $650 813 Magnolia .......... $595 2415 Williams ......... $595 324 Louise ..............$575 726 Bridges.............$575 1135 Tabor...............$575 1604 W. Ward ........ $550 1020 South ............. $550 1010 Pegram .......... $550 601 Willoubar.......... $550 1016 Grant .............. $525 919 Old Winston ..... $525 409 Centennial....... $500 2209-A Gable Way .. $500 2219 N. Centennial.. $495

912 Putnam .............$475 1606 Larkin............. $450 114 Greenview ........ $450 502 Everett ............ $450 1725 Lamb ............. $395 1305-A E. Green..... $395 2 BEDROOM 2640 2D Ingleside $780

811 Aberdeen ......... $695 406 Sunset............. $650 213 W. State........... $600 1540 Beaucrest ...... $525 204 Prospect ......... $500 1420 Madison......... $500 16 Leonard ............. $495 419 Peace ...............$475 1114 Mill .................. $450 1707 W. Rotary ....... $450 505 Scientific.......... $450 1100 Wayside ......... $450 111 Chestnut ........... $450 1101 Blain ................ $450

Nice 3BR, 2BA house 1513 Hampstead St., Central air/heat, $675. mo., 764-1539 Nice 3br and 2br houses, 1br. apt.,1 Mhome, 472-0966 1, 2 & 3 BR Homes For Rent 880-3836 / 669-7019 1418 Furlough, 4 Rooms, rent $250, deposit $100. Call 336-991-6811

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Mobile Homes/Spaces

Mobile Homes & Lots Auman Mobile Home Pk 3910 N. Main 883-3910

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Office/Desk Space

Wendover and NC 68 2376 Hickswood Rd. 800 sq. ft., Exc. Location w/parking. Call 336-454-4635. 10-6 Mon-Fri. 9-4 Sat.

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Rooms AFFORDABLE rooms for rent. Call 491-2997

A-1 ROOMS. Clean, close to stores, buses, A/C. No deposit. 803-1970. A Better Room 4U in town - HP within walking distance of stores, buses. 886-3210. LOW Weekly Rates a/c, phone, HBO, eff. Travel Inn Express, HP 883-6101 no sec. dep.

Safe, Clean room for rent. No alcohol or drugs. Weekly, Mon thly rat es. Free HBO. 336-471-8607 Private extra nice. Quiet. No alochol/drugs 108 Oakwood 887-2147 Walking dist.HPU rooming hse. Util.,cent. H/A, priv. $90-up. 989-3025.

608 Woodrow Ave ...$425

Buy * Save * Sell 2BR townhouse in rough cond. $250/mo No dep. Call day or night 625-0052

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Homes Unfurnished

1 Bedroom 1126-B Campbell S ......... $250 500 Henley St................. $300 313Allred Place............... $325 227 Grand St .................. $375 118 Lynn Dr..................... $375 2Bedrooms 316 Friendly Ave ............. $400 709-B Chestnut St.......... $400 711-B Chestnut St ........... $400 318 Monroe Place .......... $400 2301 Delaware Pl............ $425 309 Windley St. .............. $425 1706 W. Ward Ave.......... $425 713-A Scientific St........... $425 1140 Montlieu Ave .......... $450 920 E. Daton St .......... $450 682 Dogwood Cr............ $450 1706 Valley Ridge ........... $475 519 Liberty Dr ............ $625

Spacious 1 level, W/D conn. Appls Furn. Sec 8 ok. 454-1478.

Homes Unfurnished

1728-B N. Hamilton ..$750 2705 Ingleside Dr ....$725

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3 BEDROOMS 501 Mendenhall ......$1150 953 St. Ann .............$795

The Classifieds

2010

The High Point Enterprise is seeking an individual that enjoys interacting with the public. Candidate must have good verbal skills and be very organized. This position will be answering incoming calls as well as calling past and current subscribers to The High Point Enterprise. Hours of o p e r a t i o n a r e 6:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday also Saturday and Sunday 6:00am12:00pm and Holidays. Must be flexible in scheduling. Please apply in person at The High Point Enterprise Monday thru Friday 9am-3pm. No phone calls please. EOE.

Commercial Property

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENTIAL NEEDS Call CJP 884-4555

Clerical

PT CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK

It;s all in here today!! The Classifieds

The Contract Documents may be examined and obtained at the office of the Engineer, David Sims & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C., at 108 Giles Avenue, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28403. Phone: (910) 7 91-8016 . Email: david@dsaeng.com.

Management

F/T Property Manager needed. Multi-Family HUD experience a must, tax credit preferred, not required. Basic computer skills, and a good attitude a must. Fax resume with desired salary to 1-866-924-1611. EOE

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December 24, 2009 January 7, 2010

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The Rowan County Housing Authority of Salisbury, NC will receive separate sealed Bids for the replacement of the exterior window screens located on the tenant apartment buildings. Bids will be received by the Director of the Housing Authority, 310 Long Meadow Drive, Salisbury, N.C. until 10:30 A.M. local time on January 15, 2010 and then, at said office, publicly opened and read aloud.

PRIVATE DOCTOR’S OFFICE 889-8503

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FOUND: Black young cat, very friendly in the Thomasville area. Call to identify 336472-1988

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Want... Need.... Can not Live Without?

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205 Nighthawk Pl ........... $895 5056 Bartholomew’s... $950

3 Bedrooms 805 Nance Ave .............. $450 704 E. Kearns St ............ $500 1108 Adams.................... $525 1110 Adams .................... $550 1033 Foust St. ................ $575 4914 Elmwood Cir .......... $700 1804 Penny Rd ............... $725 1615 N. Cenntennial ......$775 2141 Rivermeade Dr...... $800

3798 Vanhoe Ln ............. $900 3208 Woodview Dr ........ $900 1921 Ray Alexander...... $950

1200 Wynnewood .........$1400 4 Bedrooms 305 Fourth St ................. $600 Call About Rent Specials Fowler & Fowler 883-1333 www.fowler-fowler.com

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The Classifieds 211 Friendly 2br 513 N Centen 2br 913B Redding 2br 414 Smith 2br 150 Kenilwth 2br 538 Roy 2br 1115 Richland 2b

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HUGHES ENTERPRISES

885-6149 2BR/1BA, 1326 Oak St, David. Co. Ledford Area. $550 mo. 2BR/1BA, 202 W Bellevue Dr, N High Point, $550/mo. 869-2781 2BR Central Air, carpet, blinds, appls., No pets. 883-4611 LM

205-A Tyson Ct...... $425 322 Walker............. $425 204 Hoskins ........... $425 1501-B Carolina ...... $425 321 Greer ............... $400 1206 Adams ........... $400 324 Walker............. $400 305 Allred............... $395 611-A Hendrix ......... $395 2905-B Esco .......... $395 1043-B Pegram ...... $395 908 E. Kearns ........ $395 1704 Whitehall ........ $385 601 Hickory Chapel..$375

620-A Scientific .......$375 601-B Everett ..........$375 2306-A Little ...........$375 501 Richardson .......$375 305 Barker ............. $350 1633-B Rotary ........ $350 406 Kennedy.......... $350 311-B Chestnut....... $350 3006 Oakcrest ....... $350 1705-A Rotary ........ $350 1711-A W. Rotary .... $350 511-B Everett.......... $350 1516-B Oneka......... $350 909-A Old Tville...... $325 4703 Alford ............ $325 308-A Allred ........... $325 1214-B Adams ........ $320 313-B Barker .......... $300 314-B W. Kearns .... $295 1116-B Grace .......... $295 1711-B Leonard ....... $285 1517 Olivia............... $280 1515 Olivia............... $280 402 Academy......... $300 1 BEDROOM 1123-C Adams ........ $495 1107-F Robin Hood .. $450 1107-C Robin Hood . $425

611 A W. Green........$375 611 B W. Green ...... $350 508 Jeanette...........$375 1106 Textile............. $325 309-B Chestnut ......$275 501-B Coltrane ........$270 1228 Tank............... $250 1317-A Tipton.......... $235 608-B Lake ............ $225 CONRAD REALTORS 512 N. Hamilton 885-4111 Ads that work!!

4BR, 2BA. $800 mo. 208 Brookdale Dr, Adale, central heat/air Call 336-688-5028

3BR/2BA Goldfish Pond in Garden, Cent H/A. $895 472-0224 3br , comple tely redone inside, elec. heat, $600., Call 8121108

Cemetery Plots/Crypts

3 Plots in Sundial Sec of Holly Hill Memorial Park. All for $3900. 910-617-4143 Single Plot in Floral Garden, Section F,(at entrance), Retail value $3200 . asking $2000. 869-2409

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Commercial Property

1800 Sq. Ft. Davidson County, Conrad Realtors 336-885-4111 30,000 sq ft warehouse, loading docks, plenty of parking. Call dy or night 336-625-6076

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Houses

New Listing Perfect fo r 1st tim e buyer, 2br/1ba, updated h o m e p r i c e d $45,500. 3br stone house in High Point, new carpet, vinyl & paint. $45,700 Want Privacy-over 5 acres secluded from the road. 3Br home in Trinity. $124,999. 3BR house near Old Emerywood $60,125. Call Kathy Kiziah at 434-6875 or 4101104 Stan Byrd Realtors

AVAILABLE RENTALS SEE OUR AD ON SUN, MON, WED & FRIDAY FOR OUR COMPLETE HOUSING INVENTORY

600 N. Main 882-8165 Beautiful, 3bR/2 1⁄ 2 BA, Close to Golf Course. $1250mo, 454-1478

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318 Charles-2br 210 Edgeworth-1br 883-9602 3BR/1.5BA, carport. $675/mo. 211 & 212 Spencer St. Central H/A. Call 847-8421

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Eastgate Village Con dos S.Ma in/311. 2 B R , 2 1⁄ 2 B A , W / D conn $550/mo. Appliances incl. Sect. 8

1 FREE MONTH $99 DEPOSIT Vista Realty 785-2862

Computer Repair

SCOOTERS Computers. We fix any problem. Low prices. 476-2042

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Painting Papering

SAM KINCAID PAINTING FREE ESTIMATES CALL 472-2203

Showcase of Real Estate Fairgrove/East Davidson Schools. Approximately 1 acre $15,000. More wooded lots available.

NEW HOMES DAVIDSON COUNTY Lots starting at $34,900 Homes starting at $225,000 Special Financing at 4.75%

Greensboro.com 294-4949

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398 NORTHBRIDGE DR.

WENDY HILL REALTY CALL 475-6800

3BR, 2BA, Home, 2 car garage, Nice Paved Patio Like new $169,900 OWNER 883-9031 OPEN HOUSE MOST SAT. & SUN. 2-4

Call Frank Anderson Owner/Broker

475-2446

H I G H P O I N T

ATED MOTIV ER SELL

DAVIDSON COUNTY HOME 1.329 acres, 3 BR, 2 BA. Complete interior renovations. GREAT RATES! Qualified Financing Available Ledford Middle & HS/Friendship Elementary Tri County Real Estate 336-769-4663

Limited Time

ACREAGE

2.99%

Financing

7741 Turnpike Road, Trinity, NC 1844/1846 Cedrow Dr. H.P. New construction, 3BR, 2Bath, city utility, heat pump, Appliances included $99,900.00

CALL CALL CALL 336-362-4313 or 336-685-4940

*PRICE REDUCTION-POSSIBLE SELLER FINANCING! Quality built custom home on 40+ acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures. Many out buildings including a double hangar & official/recorded landing strip for your private airplane. Home features 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, sunroom, brick landscaped patio, hardwired sound system, 4 car carport, covered breezeway. You must see to fully appreciate this peaceful, private country estate -- Priced to sell at $579,000

PATTERSON DANIEL REAL ESTATE 472-2700 MORE INFO @ PattersonDaniel.com

3930 Johnson St.

A Must See! Beautiful home set on 3 acres, New cabinets, corian countertops, hardwood, carpet, appliances, deck, roof. Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, formal living room, dining room, great room. $248,900.

Contact us at Lamb’s Realty- 442-5589.

Better than new! Low Davidson County taxes. 1 + acre lot, over 3,000 finished heated sq. ft., plus full unfinished basement, all the extras.

Wendy Hill Realty Call 475-6800

6 Bedrooms, Plus 3 Home Offices Or 8 Bedrooms 19 Forest Dr Fairgrove Forest, Thomasville $1000. Cash to buyer at closing. 1.5 ac Landscaped, 3BR, 2Baths, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room with Fireplace, Den with Fireplace, Office. Carpet over Hardwood. Crown Molding thru out. Attached over sized double garage. Unattached 3 bay garage with storage attic. 2400sqft. $260,000.

336-475-6839

HOME FOR SALE 1014 Hickory Chapel Road, 2br, Florida room, dining room, fireplace, garage, new heatpump, completely remodeled. Great for starter home or rental investment. $64,900

CALL 336-870-5260

- 1.1 Acre – Near Wesley Memorial Methodist – - Emerywood area “Tell your friends” -

$259,500. Owner Financing

Call 336-886-4602 OPEN HOUSE

Owner Financing or Rent to Own. Your Credit is Approved!

LEDFORD SOUTH

1367 Blair Street, Thomasville Large 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, Fairgrove Schools, gas logs, large living room, large kitchen, large 2-car garage, large deck in back, and etc. Why rent when you can own this home for payments as low as $799 a mo. or $143K, just call today 336-442-8407.

Rick Robertson 336-905-9150

Owner Financing or Rent to Own. Your Credit is Approved!

OPEN TUES-SAT 11AM-5PM OPEN SUNDAY 1PM-5PM Directions: Eastchester to West Lexington, south on Hwy. 109, Community is on the left just past Ledford Middle School.

406 Sterling Ridge Dr Beautiful home in the Trinity school district. 3br/2.5 bath, walk in closet, garden tub/w separate shower, hardwoods, gas logs and more. $177,500.

Lamb’s Realty 442-5589

712 W. Parris Ave. High Point Avalon Subdivision This house shows like new! Built in 2005, 1660 sqft., 3bed 2.5 bath, like-new appliances,Living Room w/ Gas fireplace, 1 car garage spacious Loft area upstairs, Great Location. We’ll work with your situation! $165,000 Price Reduced! Will will match your down payment. Visit www.crs-sell.com or call 336-790-8764

TAX CREDIT AVAILABLE

821 Nance Avenue

3 bedroom, living room, kitchen, 2 full baths, central heating & air. Updated. BE ABLE TO MAKE THE PAYMENTS AS LOW AS $529.00 a month $95K. Call for details!

Wendy Hill Realty Call 475-6800

NEW PRICE

PRICED REDUCED

273 Sunset Lane, Thomasville

GET OUT OF TOWN! Immaculate brick home 3br/2ba/bsmt/carport tucked away on a deadend st. w/ room to roam on 11.56 acres. Spring-fed creek along back of property, fruit trees, grapevines, several garden spots, greenhouse, workshop, Updates include HW heater, windows, hi-eff heat pump, whole house generator, vinyl flooring & freshly painted rooms. Full bsmt w/workshop, fireplace, one bay garage. MH site on property may be leased for additional income. Horses welcome! Priced to sell @ $199,500-call today.

PATTERSON DANIEL REAL ESTATE - 472-2700 MORE INFO @ PattersonDaniel.com

Debra Murrow, Realtor New Home Consultant 336-499-0789

1210 N. Centennial

4 BR/3 BA 3 level Newly remodeled; walking distance to HPU, app 3100 sq ft; FP; New vinyl siding, new gas heat w/central air, roof, windows, kitchen cabinets, appliances, hardwood floors, carpet & plumbing Fenced in yard. No selller help with closing cost. Owner will pay closing cost.

MUST SEE! $104,900 Contact 336-802-0922

NOW LE LAB AVAI 678 Merry Hills Dr.-Davidson son County 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Garage. This beautiful 1900 sqft. home is well lacated in a well established neighborhood. It has a finishedd basement, Large Kitchen outlooking beautiful wooded area. Large deck with Jacuzzi. Gas or woodburning fireplace in the basement. We’ll work with your situation!

$195,000 Visit www.crs-sell.com or call 336-790-8764

25% BELOW TAX VALUE

505 Willow Drive, Thomasville

Recently updated brick home is nothing short of magnificent. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Huge master suite with 2 walk-in closets & private deck. Elegant foyer & formal dining room. Marble, Tile and Hardwood floors. Crown moldings & two fireplaces. Spacious closets & lots of storage.

336-905-9150

Rick Robertson

Quality construction beginning at $169,900! Eight Flexible floorplans! - Three to seven bedrooms - 1939 square feet to 3571 square feet - Friendship/Ledford Schools - Low Davidson County Taxes - Basement lots Available MORE INFO @ PattersonDaniel.com Marketed Exclusively by Patterson Daniel Real Estate, Inc.

189 Game Trail, Thomasville

725-B West Main St., Jamestown Office Condo For Sale – Main St., Jamestown, 1400 Sq. Ft. 1st Floor, 3 Offices, Break Area, Storage, Plus 1/2 Bath, 2nd Floor 2 Offices, Another 1/2 Bath, Good Traffice Exposure, Divided so that you may rent Part of Offices.

Call: Donn Setliff (336) 669-0478 or Kim Setliff (336) 669-5108 (Owner is Realtor)

FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom/2 bath house for sale, Fairgrove Area, Thomasville. Half basement, 2 stall garage, also detached garage. Call 472-4611 for more information. $175,000. For Sale By Owner 515 Evergreen Trail Thomasville, NC 27360

Enjoy living in a quiet, distinctive neighborhood with no through traffic. 3 BR 2.5 BA, 2300 sq’, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings & lg. windows, Oak floors & carpeted BRs, marble tiled bathrooms, lg. large master bath with separate shower, double fire place in master BR & LR w. gas logs, kitchen w. granite counter tops, double oven, stereo system. 2 car garage, large patio overlooking a beautiful back yard. Low taxes. $329,000 $321,000 Visit www.forsalebyowner.com/22124271 or call 336.687.3959

LAND FOR SALE 5.9 Acres of privacy and seclusion with its own creek. Ready for your dream home, or you can renovate an existing home on the property. The property is located at 829 Hasty Hill Rd. between High Point and Thomasville. Davidson County Ledford Schools $59,000.

336-869-0398 Call for appointment

3152 WINDCHASE COURT 3 BR 2 BA 1164 SF, New carpet & paint, New HVAC, GE Appliances. End Unit $96,900

Call 888-3555

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THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE

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Pets

Chihuahua Puppies ready for Christmas. 1st shots completed. $100. 336-307-8538

Pomeranian Puppies, 2 Females Left. 4 week. $250. No Papers. Call 472-4464

Rottweiler AKC pups, 8 weeks. Dewormed, tai ls docke d. $300. OBO 336-882-6341

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Pets

AKC Christmas Weimaraner Pups. 4M, 2F. Parents on Site. $350. 336-345-1462 AKC Cream short hair Retriever Pups $300$400 taking dep. for X-mas 434-2697 AKC lab puppies , health guarantee, 1st shots, dewormed $350. 472-2756 It;s all in here today!! The Classifieds AKC Toy Poodles. 6 weeks old. First shots & Dewormed. 1 Girl & 1 Boys. Indoor, Kennel Trai ning. $4 00. Call Nicole 336-410-4770

Shih Tzu pups DOB 9/15/09 wormed, 1st shots, multi color, $325. CKC registered, 336-905-7954

Yorkshire Ter. Male AKC Adorable Looking for Santa $450 Cash 336-431-9848

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Pets - Free

FREE kittens to good homes only. Litter trained. Ask for Ken 475-8075 FREE to good home. Black Young Cat Very Friendly. Call 336-472-1988

Appliances

USED APPLIANCES Sales & Services $50 Service Call 336-870-4380

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Collectibles

1964-2009 PD-,S,S Silver Kennedy halves BU Dansco Album. $600. 869-6119 It;s all in here today!! The Classifieds

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Siberian Husky pups, 3M, 4F. 1st shots & dewormed, $250 each. 336-859-4812 Ads that work!!

98 Lincoln Continental Mark VIII, 171k miles, VGC. Blk EXT & INT, loaded, $4995, obo. 336-906-3770 AT Quality Motors you can buy regardless. Good or bad credit. 475-2338

The Classifieds

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Electronic Equipment/ Computers

Magnavox 19 in Floor Model. Glass Top coffee table & 2 glass top end tables. Call 336-887-2647

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Fuel Wood/ Stoves

Firewood. Split, Seasoned & Delivered, $85 3/4 Cord. Call 817-2787/848-8147 Firewood-Uhaul $40, Dumptruck $110, Pickup Truck $55. Delivered. 475-3112

GUARANTEED FINANCING

Oak Firewood Split and Seasoned, Small Pickup load, $50. delivered. 906-0377

Split Seasoned Hardwood, $35, $45, & $55., you haul, Thomas Hill 861-4991

7310

Musical Instruments

Hammond Piano console, Excellent Condition, B argain, $500.00 Call 8692837 or 803-6433

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Wanted to Buy

BUYING ANTIQUES. Old Furn, Glass, Old Toys & Old Stuff. 1pc or all. Buy estates big/small. W/S 817-1247/ 788-2428 BUYING ANTIQUES Collectibles, Coins, 239-7487 / 472-6910

Recreation Vehicles

’01 Damon motorhome. 2 slides, 2 ACs, 10k, loaded. 36ft. Very good cond., $52,000. Back-up camera. 431-9891 94’ Camper, new tires, water heater, & hookup. Good cond., sleeps 7, $6,400. Call 301-2789 ’90 Winnebago Chiefton 29’ motor home. 73,500 miles, runs

good,

9240

$11,000.

Sport Utility

99’ Chevy Tahoe LT, lthr interior, Custom bumper, 159k mi., $5800. 476-3468 Ads that work!!

Auto Centre, Inc. autocentresales.com Corner of Lexington & Pineywood in Thomasville

Furniture

Like new Thomasville Furniture Oak Bedroom Suite, Bunk beds, w/dresser, nightstand, high dresser, mattress, $750. 476-4295

9210

336-887-2033

97 Dodge Avenger $800 dn 00 Saturn LS2 $900 dn 05 Pontiac Grand Am $1200 dn 96 Chevy Cheyenne $1000 dn Plus Many More!

Split seasoned fire wood. Sm truck load $50. $5 delivery fee. 869-2366

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Autos for Sale

93 Honda Accord, LX. Fully loaded, 149K miles. $2950/obo, Call 336-883-6793

Want... Need.... Can not Live Without?

Chihuahua pup, Chocolate Female, 9 wks, CKC registe red, 1st shots and dewormed, $250. Call 442-7193

Reg. Pekingese, York-A-Nese & Shih-Nese. 1st Shots. $350-Up 476-9591

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Large Wood Stove. Like New. $400 Call 336-307-5757

AKC Very Small Male Toy Poodle, $400. born 11/23 Great for Christmas 336-472-0800

Cock-a-Poo puppies, Ready for Christmas. 3 Buff Colored Males. $250. 336-991-8211

Fuel Wood/ Stoves

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All Terain Vehicles

1 9 9 6 4 0 0 E X 4Wheeler, great shape, $1800. Call 336-689-6772 It;s all in here today!! The Classifieds

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Autos for Sale

Lincoln Cont. ’94. Beautiful, dependable all new, $2200. For details 247-2835 Volkswagen 01, new bettle, 2S, 103k mi, $4500. heated seats, Call 336-880-1773

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Classic Antique Cars

Vans

98’ Chevy Astro Van LS, loaded, clean, original owner, 160k mi., $2500. 841-5195 Ford E250, 04’, all pwr, 138 k miles, excellent condition, $5200. 986-2497 98’ Ford Windstar Handicap Van, factory lower ed/buil t $5850. OBO 672-0630 Large Comm. Van, ’95 Dodge Van 2500, new motor & trans., 883-1849 $3000 neg

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Wanted to Buy

CASH FOR JUNK CARS. CALL TODAY 454-2203 Cash 4 riding mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted & scrap metal 882-4354

Classified Ads Work for you!

472-3111 DLR#27817 KIA Amanti, ’04, 1 owner, EC. 69K, Garaged & smokeless. $9000, 442-6837

9300

FORD Explorer XLT ’05. FSBO $13,499 4x4, navy blue. Call (336)689-2918.

QUICK CASH PAID FOR JUNK CARS & TRUCKS. 434-1589.

98’ Jeep Wrangler 4WD auto, a/c, cruise, ps/ brakes, ex. cond. ,$9500. 215-1892

Buy * Save * Sell

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Trucks/ Trailers

01 Buick LeSabre Limi ted. 91, 800 mi., tan leather, very good co nd., $52 00. 8879568 / 906-1703

78 Camaro LT, V8, All orig. Runs Great. 1 owner. #’s Match. $2000/neg 434-9864

96’ Freightliner Hood Single Axle. 96’ Electronics, 53ft, 102 Dock Lift Trailer. $14,500. Call 1-203395-3956

01 Grande Marquis, 46k, very nice, $4300. Call 336-4316020 or 847-4635

FORD ’69. SELL OR TRADE. 429 eng., Needs restoring $1000/Firm. 431-8611

Pace 5ft enclosed trailer, ex. condition, $1000. OBO, Call 336-254-3277

07 Chevy Malibu, Red, 4 cylinder, auto, 35 k mi. Like new, $9,950 336-510-8794

PLYMOUTH Concorde 1951. Sale or TradeNeeds restoring. $2100 firm. 431-8611

Red Crew Cab, ’03 Chevrolet Silverado, EC, 55K miles, $11,700. 454-2342

Place your ad in the classifieds! Buy * Save * Sell

Fast $$$ For Complete Junk Cars & Trucks Call 475-5795 Top cash paid for any junk vehicle. T&S Auto 882-7989

SERVICE FINDER LAWN CARE

HANDYMAN Get Ready for Winter!

A-Z Enterprises

(336) 880-7756 • Mowing and Special Clean Up Projects • Landscape Design and Installation • Year Round Landscape Maintenance

Call for Fall Specials on - Seeding, & Fertilizing

Vinyl Replacement Windows Gutter & Gutter Guards Free Estimates Senior Citizens Discounts (336) 861-6719

ROOFING

• Irrigation Design, Installation and Repair

ROOFING PROFESSIONAL ROOFING & GUTTERING

S.L. DUREN COMPANY 336-785-3800

Remodeling, Roofing and New Construction

“The Repair Specialist” Since 1970

30 Years Experience Jim Baker GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Lic #04239 We answer our phone 24/7

336-859-9126 336-416-0047

www.thebarefootplumber.com

FURNITURE

CONCRETE

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Wrought Iron and Metal Patio Furniture Restoration

Professional Quality Concrete Work

Superior Finish with UV protectants, Tables and Chairs, Gliders, Loungers, Statues, Fountains, Gates, Railings (removable) and more... Free estimates Free pick up & delivery “For added Value and Peace of Mind”

Call 336.465.0199 Holt’s Home Maintenance

Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates

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Thursday December 24, 2009

STEROIDS CAST SHADOW: Baseball’s drug woes voted AP sports story of year. 3D Sports Editor: Mark McKinney mmckinney@hpe.com (336) 888-3556

DO NOT USE: Nasal swine flu vaccine recalled. 5D

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AP

Ready to bowl ‘em over Members of the North Carolina football team line up prior to practice in Charlotte. The Tar Heels (8-4) take on Pittsburgh (9-3) on Saturday in the Meineke Bowl. The game kicks off shortly after 4:30 p.m. and will be televised live by ESPN.

Titans target history NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee Titans, the team that seemingly blew its Super Bowl dreams with a dreadful 0-6 start, will play a game that matters Friday night. And it won’t just matter for the San Diego Chargers. Tennessee is among six AFC teams tied at 7-7 and mathematically alive in the playoff chase, just one game behind the last wild-card berth. The Titans already have made NFL history by clawing back to .500 after that 0-6 start. According to STATS, no NFL team has ever finished at .500 or better after starting 0-6. “Anytime a team goes 0-6 and gets back to .500 and has a chance to get to the playoffs, you’ve accomplished something,” Titans center Kevin Mawae said. “We can’t rest on that. We’ve got to continue.” The Titans never lost the confidence gained from last season’s 13-3 record, even after the sixth loss in a 59-0 rout at New England. Coach Jeff Fisher sent them home for their bye with permission to forget football, a welcome mental break. Owner Bud Adams ordered Vince Young off the bench and into the lineup, and their banged-up secondary healed up. Since then, they’ve been nearly unstoppable, winning seven of eight. Only New Orleans has averaged more yards on offense (413.9 to 398) or points (30.6 to 29.5) than Tennessee. San Diego coach Norv Turner, whose Chargers (11-3) have won nine straight since starting 2-3, thinks the Titans’ turnaround is the toughest thing to do in the NFL.

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Tennessee defensive end William Hayes (95) pressures Miami quarterback Chad Henne (7), who scrambles away as Vernon Carey tries to block during the Titans’ 27-24 overtime win last week. Hayes, who starred at T.W. Andrews High School and Winston-Salem State University, and his teammates aim to become the first team in NFL history to post a winning record after starting a season 0-6. Tennessee stands 7-7 entering Friday night’s home game against the San Diego Chargers.

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he National Football League gets into the Christmas spirit with a rare Christmas Day game when San Diego visits Tennessee on Friday. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and will be televised by the NFL Network. So if you have the lucky dish and the right TV package, you’ll be able to enjoy pro football on Christmas night. It figures to be a good game, but I’ll be shocked if it can top the greatest NFL game

ever played on Christmas Day. That honor is reserved for the DolphinsChiefs epic AFC playoff battle on Dec. 25, 1971. It’s my earliest sports memory and wow, what a classic! Kansas City and Miami engaged in a marathon double-overtime struggle that lasted 82 minutes and 40 seconds. Garo Yepremian’s 37-yard field goal gave the Dolphins a 27-24 victory.

Fittingly, both teams entered with identical 10-3-1 records. The contest showcased numerous future Hall of Famers and served notice that the Dolphins were for real. Miami lost to Dallas in Super Bowl VI that season. The following season, the Dolphins did not lose at all en route to their perfect 17-0 campaign. Thanks for the memories, Miami.

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– MARK MCKINNEY ENTERPRISE SPORTS EDITOR

The powerhungry Atlanta Braves are hoping longtime third baseman Troy Glaus can fill the team’s void at first base. The Braves have reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract with Troy Glaus, a person with knowledge of the negotiations to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is not final. The agreement is pending a physical planned for the first week of January. Glaus has played third base most of his career but the Braves probably would use the 33-yearold at first base in place of Adam LaRoche, who became a free agent. “We think he’s 100 percent healthy,” Braves manager Bobby Cox said. “I have talked to him and told him we would love to have him here.” Glaus played in two games at first base for St. Louis this year after missing most of the season while recovering from shoulder surgery. He hit .172 in only 14 games. If healthy, Glaus could give the Braves muchneeded power behind Chipper Jones and Brian McCann. The Braves ranked 22nd in the major leagues with 149 homers last season. Glaus hit 27 homers with 99 RBIs for St. Louis in 2008 and had 30 or more homers in five of seven seasons from 2000-06 with the Angels, Arizona and Toronto. He has 304 career homers. “He’s been a power guy every year except when he got hurt,” Cox said.

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8 p.m., ESPN – College football, Hawaii Bowl, Nevada vs. Southern Methodist University, at Honolulu INDEX SCOREBOARD 2D NFL 3D NBA 3D COLLEGE HOOPS 3D PREPS 3-4D COLLEGE BOWLS 4D NATION 5D WEATHER 6D

SCOREBOARD 2D www.hpe.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2009 THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE Goals—Charlotte 6-21 (Green 2-8, Jones 1-1, Barnett 1-2, Coleman 1-2, Sirin 1-2, Harris 0-1, Andersen 0-1, Spears 0-2, Bowden 0-2), Old Dominion 7-19 (Carter 2-3, Iliadis 2-4, Bazemore 1-1, Neely 1-2, Finney 1-4, De Lancey 01, Wright 0-2, James 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Charlotte 26 (Braswell, Dewhurst 4), Old Dominion 47 (Lee 7). Assists—Charlotte 13 (Green, Harris 3), Old Dominion 24 (De Lancey 5).

FOOTBALL

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National Football League

New England Miami N.Y. Jets Buffalo

W 9 7 7 5

L 5 7 7 9

T 0 0 0 0

x-Indianapolis Jacksonville Tennessee Houston

W 14 7 7 7

L 0 7 7 7

T 0 0 0 0

Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland

W 9 8 7 3

L 5 6 7 11

T 0 0 0 0

x-San Diego Denver Oakland Kansas City

W 11 8 5 3

L 3 6 9 11

T 0 0 0 0

y-Philadelphia Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington

W 10 9 8 4

L 4 5 6 10

T 0 0 0 0

x-New Orleans Atlanta Carolina Tampa Bay

W 13 7 6 2

L 1 7 8 12

T 0 0 0 0

x-Minnesota Green Bay Chicago Detroit

W 11 9 5 2

L 3 5 9 12

T 0 0 0 0

x-Arizona San Francisco Seattle St. Louis

W 9 6 5 1

L 5 8 9 13

T 0 0 0 0

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East Pct PF PA Home .643 365 244 7-0-0 .500 316 333 4-2-0 .500 282 221 3-4-0 .357 225 288 2-5-0 South Pct PF PA Home 1.000 394 248 7-0-0 .500 266 322 5-3-0 .500 320 347 5-2-0 .500 327 286 3-4-0 North Pct PF PA Home .643 288 244 5-2-0 .571 350 225 6-2-0 .500 315 280 5-2-0 .214 199 349 1-5-0 West Pct PF PA Home .786 389 283 5-2-0 .571 275 250 4-3-0 .357 175 335 2-5-0 .214 240 383 1-7-0

Away 2-5-0 3-5-0 4-3-0 3-4-0

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East Pct PF PA Home .714 399 286 5-2-0 .643 320 250 5-2-0 .571 386 342 4-3-0 .286 246 296 3-4-0 South Pct PF PA Home .929 483 298 6-1-0 .500 312 312 5-2-0 .429 251 289 4-3-0 .143 214 363 1-6-0 North Pct PF PA Home .786 396 269 7-0-0 .643 380 280 5-2-0 .357 254 322 4-3-0 .143 233 437 2-5-0 West Pct PF PA Home .643 337 282 3-3-0 .429 282 269 5-2-0 .357 257 325 4-3-0 .071 159 377 0-7-0

AFC 6-4-0 5-5-0 5-5-0 3-8-0

NFC 3-1-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 2-1-0

Div 4-2-0 4-2-0 2-4-0 2-4-0

Away AFC 7-0-0 10-0-0 2-4-0 6-4-0 2-5-0 4-7-0 4-3-0 4-6-0

NFC 4-0-0 1-3-0 3-0-0 3-1-0

Div 6-0-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 1-5-0

Away 4-3-0 2-4-0 2-5-0 2-6-0

AFC 6-4-0 6-4-0 4-6-0 3-7-0

NFC 3-1-0 2-2-0 3-1-0 0-4-0

Div 6-0-0 3-2-0 1-4-0 1-5-0

Away 6-1-0 4-3-0 3-4-0 2-4-0

AFC 8-3-0 6-5-0 4-6-0 2-8-0

NFC 3-0-0 2-1-0 1-3-0 1-3-0

Div 5-1-0 3-2-0 2-4-0 1-4-0

Away 5-2-0 4-3-0 4-3-0 1-6-0

NFC 9-2-0 7-3-0 6-4-0 2-9-0

AFC 1-2-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 2-1-0

Div 4-1-0 2-2-0 4-2-0 0-5-0

Away 7-0-0 2-5-0 2-5-0 1-6-0

NFC 9-1-0 5-6-0 6-4-0 2-8-0

AFC 4-0-0 2-1-0 0-4-0 0-4-0

Div 4-0-0 2-3-0 3-2-0 0-4-0

Away 4-3-0 4-3-0 1-6-0 0-7-0

NFC 8-2-0 7-3-0 3-7-0 1-9-0

AFC 3-1-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 1-3-0

Div 5-0-0 4-2-0 1-3-0 0-5-0

Away 6-2-0 1-6-0 1-6-0 1-6-0

NFC 7-3-0 5-5-0 4-7-0 1-9-0

AFC 2-2-0 1-3-0 1-2-0 0-4-0

Div 3-2-0 4-1-0 3-3-0 0-4-0

x-clinched division y-clinched playoff spot Thursday’s result Indianapolis 35, Jacksonville 31 Saturday’s result Dallas 24, New Orleans 17 Sunday’s results Tennessee 27, Miami 24, OT Arizona 31, Detroit 24 Atlanta 10, N.Y. Jets 7 Houston 16, St. Louis 13 New England 17, Buffalo 10 Cleveland 41, Kansas City 34 Oakland 20, Denver 19 San Diego 27, Cincinnati 24 Baltimore 31, Chicago 7 Tampa Bay 24, Seattle 7 Pittsburgh 37, Green Bay 36 Philadelphia 27, San Francisco 13 Carolina 26, Minnesota 7 Monday’s result N.Y. Giants 45, Washington 12

Friday’s Game San Diego at Tennessee, 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s games Buffalo at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Houston at Miami, 1 p.m. Seattle at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Carolina at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Oakland at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Kansas City at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at New England, 1 p.m. Detroit at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. St. Louis at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Indianapolis, 4:15 p.m. Denver at Philadelphia, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at Washington, 8:20 p.m.

Week 16 AFC Indianapolis Clinched AFC South and homefield advantage throughout AFC playoffs San Diego Clinched AFC West — Clinches a first-round bye with: 1) win or tie OR 2) New England loss or tie New England — Clinches AFC East division title with: 1) win or tie OR 2) Miami loss or tie Cincinnati — Clinches AFC North division title with: 1) win OR 2) tie and Baltimore loss or tie OR 3) Baltimore loss — Clinches a playoff spot with: 1) tie OR 2) Jacksonville loss or tie and N.Y. Jets loss or tie and Houston-Miami tie Baltimore — Clinches a playoff spot with: 1) win and Jacksonville loss or tie and N.Y. Jets loss or tie OR 2) win and Jacksonville loss or tie and Denver loss OR 3) win and Miami loss or tie and N.Y. Jets loss or tie and Denver loss OR 4) tie and N.Y. Jets loss and Jacksonville loss and Tennessee loss or tie and HoustonMiami tie Denver — Clinches a playoff spot with: 1) win and Jacksonville loss or tie and Miami loss or tie and N.Y. Jets loss or tie and Pittsburgh loss or tie NFC New Orleans Clinched NFC South and a first-round bye — Clinches homefield advantage throughout NFC playoffs with: 1) win or tie OR 2) Minnesota loss or tie Minnesota Clinched NFC North — Clinches first-round bye with: 1) A win and Philadelphia loss or tie OR 2) A tie and Philadelphia loss Arizona Clinched NFC West Philadelphia Clinched a playoff spot — Clinches NFC East with: 1) win and Dallas loss or tie OR 3) tie and Dallas loss Green Bay — Clinches a playoff spot with: 1) win and N.Y. Giants loss or tie OR 2) win and Dallas loss OR 3) tie and N.Y. Giants loss Dallas — Clinches playoff spot with: 1) win and N.Y. Giants loss or tie OR 2) tie and N.Y. Giants loss

AFC individual leaders Week 15 Quarterbacks Att Com Yds P. Rivers, SND 444 287 3891 P. Manng, IND 532 365 4213 Roethlisbrgr, PT 446 302 3849 Schaub, HOU 513 352 4181 Brady, NWE 513 331 3945 V. Young, TEN 210 127 1619 Flacco, BAL 455 291 3345 Orton, DEN 444 277 3182 C. Palmer, CIN 430 264 2955 Garrard, JAC 452 273 3210

TD 25 33 22 25 24 10 19 17 19 13

Int 9 15 11 13 12 4 11 8 11 7

Rushers Att Yds Avg Chr. John., TEN301 1730 5.75 Jons-Drw, JAC 278 1246 4.48 T. Jones, NYJ 281 1219 4.34 R. Rice, BAL 210 1128 5.37 Benson, CIN 272 1118 4.11 Ri. Williams, MIA 219 1055 4.82 Mendenhall, PIT 205 978 4.77 Moreno, DEN 224 879 3.92 F. Jacksn, BUF 191 811 4.25 Addai, IND 213 788 3.70

LG TD 91t 11 80t 15 71t 11 59t 7 42 6 68t 11 60 6 36 5 43 2 21 9

Receivers No Yds Avg Welker, NWE 109 1198 11.0 B. Mrshall, DEN 93 1081 11.6 Wayne, IND 92 1210 13.2 A. Johnsn, HOU 90 1433 15.9 Dal. Clark, IND 89 997 11.2 H. Ward, PIT 83 1069 12.9 Gates, SND 75 1071 14.3 R. Moss, NWE 74 1144 15.5 S. Holmes, PIT 73 1157 15.8 R. Rice, BAL 73 669 9.2

LG TD 58 4 75t 10 65t 10 72t 8 80t 10 54 6 56 6 71t 10 57 3 63 1

Punters Lechler, OAK Moorman, BUF B. Fields, MIA Scifres, SND Colquitt, KAN Zastudil, CLE Koch, BAL McAfee, IND Huber, CIN M. Berger, DEN

No Yds 86 4426 78 3638 66 3052 48 2168 87 3920 49 2188 64 2830 52 2289 72 3149 38 1648

LG Avg 70 51.5 73 46.6 66 46.2 65 45.2 70 45.1 60 44.7 60 44.2 60 44.0 61 43.7 65 43.4

Yds Avg LG TD 413 13.3 67t 1 329 12.7 69 0 402 11.2 60 0 335 11.2 71t 1 397 11.0 62 0 155 8.6 19 0 173 8.2 37 0 222 8.2 25 0 156 7.8 18 0 198 7.6 22 0

Kickoff Returners No Yds Avg LG TD Cribbs, CLE 53 1475 27.8103t 3 Jac. Jones, HOU 21 579 27.6 95t 1 Ginn Jr., MIA 42 1113 26.5 101t 2 Webb, BAL 35 918 26.2 95t 1 Logan, PIT 481254 26.1 83 0 F. Jackson, BUF 36 928 25.8 71 0 Charles, KAN 36 925 25.7 97t 1 Mi. Thmas, JAC 21 528 25.1 43 0 Sproles, SND 49 1188 24.2 66 0 E. Royal, DEN 26 621 23.9 93t 1

Scoring Touchdowns TDRush Rec Ret Pts Jons-Drew, JAC 16 15 1 0 96 Chr. Jhnsn, TEN 13 11 2 0 80 Ri. Willims, MIA 13 11 2 0 80 Addai, IND 12 9 3 0 72 T. Jones, NYJ 11 11 0 0 66 McGahee, BAL 11 9 2 0 66 R. Moss, NWE 10 0 10 0 62 Dal. Clark, IND 10 0 10 0 60 B. Marshll, DEN 10 0 10 0 60 Tomlinson, SND 10 10 0 0 60

Kicking PAT FG LG Pts Kaeding, SND 42-43 29-32 55 129 Gostkowski, NE 39-39 24-29 53 111 Bironas, TEN 33-33 25-29 53 108 Prater, DEN 26-26 27-32 51 107 Feely, NYJ 27-27 25-31 55 102 Je. Reed, PT 36-36 21-25 46 99 D. Crpntr, MIA 32-33 22-24 52 98 K. Brown, HOU 36-36 19-28 56 93 Lindell, BUF 21-21 24-29 56 93 S. Grhm, CIN 26-27 22-27 53 92

NFC individual leaders Week 15 Quarterbacks Brees, NOR

Att Com Yds TD 477 331 4130 33

312 3565 317 3962 298 3886 271 3584 227 3008 312 3414 275 3138 259 2656 222 2443

27 28 23 26 19 25 18 15 17

7 7 7 11 9 14 14 12 12

Rushers Att Yds Avg LG TD S. Jackson, STL 304 1353 4.45 58 4 A. Petrsn, MIN 281 1235 4.40 64t 15 D. Williams, Car 216 1117 5.17 77 7 R. Grant, GBY 255 1105 4.33 62t 8 Gore, SNF 178 942 5.29 80t 7 M. Turner, ATL 178 871 4.89 58t 10 Jacobs, NYG 218 834 3.83 31 5 J. Stewart, Car 177 802 4.53 45t 8 M. Barber, Dal 183 778 4.25 35 6 Forte, CHI 221 754 3.41 61 4

Receivers No Yds Avg St. Smith, NYG 90 109312.1 Fitzgerald, ARI 89 102711.5 Witten, DAL 82 837 10.2 T. Gonzalez, ATL 78 820 10.5 Boldin, ARI 74 875 11.8 Housh., SEA 72 794 11.0 S. Rice, MIN 71 114416.1 R. White, ATL 71 948 13.4 Ve. Davis, SNF 69 858 12.4 Winslow, TAM 68 752 11.1

LG TD 51 6 34t 11 44 1 27 6 44 5 53 3 63 5 90t 8 42 11 42t 5

Punters A. Lee, SNF B. Graham, ARI J. Ryan, SEA Do. Jones, STL Kluwe, MIN McBriar, DAL J. Baker, CAR Kapinos, GBY Morstead, NOR H. Smith, WAS

No Yds 84 4020 76 3608 78 3670 74 3415 65 2913 66 2943 66 2940 60 2629 45 1950 44 1902

LG Avg 64 47.9 64 47.5 70 47.1 63 46.1 60 44.8 63 44.6 61 44.5 58 43.8 60 43.3 59 43.2

Punt Returners No D. Jacksn, PHL 24 Crayton, DAL 30 Reynaud, MIN 24 C. Smith, TAM 23 Weems, ATL 21 Munnerlyn, CAR 24 Amendola, STL 23 Northcutt, DET 20 Burleson, SEA 30 D. Hester, CHI 23

Yds Avg LG TD 415 17.3 85t 2 415 13.8 82t 2 282 11.8 36 0 232 10.1 21 0 206 9.8 24 0 231 9.6 37 0 208 9.0 30 0 178 8.9 43 0 254 8.5 29 0 186 8.1 33 0

Kickoff Returners No Yds Avg LG TD C. Smith, TAM 31 902 29.1 83 0 Knox, CHI 30 865 28.8 102t 1 Harvin, MIN 36 1017 28.3101t 2 Roby, NOR 38 1067 28.1 97t 1 Weems, ATL 43 1098 25.5 62 0 Amendola, STL 57 1435 25.2 58 0 Stphns-Howl, ARI 45 1106 24.6 99t 1 J. Nelson, GBY 20 490 24.5 46 0 D. Manning, CHI 24 587 24.5 44 0 E. Hobbs, PHL 20 481 24.1 63 0

Scoring Touchdowns TDRush Rec Ret Pts A. Petersn, MIN 15 15 0 0 90 Austin, DAL 11 0 11 0 66 Ve. Davis, SNF 11 0 11 0 66 Fitzgerald, ARI 11 0 11 0 66 De. Jacksn, PHL 11 1 8 2 66 Gore, SNF 10 7 3 0 60 M. Turner, ATL 10 10 0 0 60 Colston, NOR 9 0 9 0 54 Meachem, NOR 9 0 8 0 54 Shiancoe, MIN 9 0 9 0 54

Kicking PAT FG LG Akers, PHL 40-42 29-33 52 Tynes, NYG 44-44 26-31 52 Longwell, MIN46-46 22-24 52 Crosby, GBY 38-39 24-33 52 Folk, DAL 36-36 18-28 51 Carney, NOR 50-52 13-17 46 Mare, SEA 26-26 21-23 47 Nedney, SNF 33-33 17-21 51 Rackers, ARI 36-37 16-17 48 Gould, CHI 26-26 18-21 52

Pts 127 122 112 110 90 89 89 84 84 80

NFL team stax Week 15 TOTAL YARDAGE AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE New England Indianapolis Houston Pittsburgh Tennessee San Diego Baltimore Jacksonville Miami Denver Cincinnati N.Y. Jets Kansas City Buffalo Cleveland Oakland

Yards 5576 5366 5284 5252 5049 4972 4966 4782 4735 4710 4600 4523 4032 3801 3581 3544

Rush 1650 1205 1205 1543 2277 1207 1785 1800 2072 1682 1840 2297 1489 1579 1709 1562

Pass 3926 4161 4079 3709 2772 3765 3181 2982 2663 3028 2760 2226 2543 2222 1872 1982

DEFENSE

Punt Returners No Cribbs, CLE 31 Welker, NWE 26 Cosby, CIN 36 E. Royal, DEN 30 Jac. Jones, HOU 36 Cotchery, NYJ 18 Leonhard, NYJ 21 Logan, PIT 27 B. Wade, KAN 20 Bess, MIA 26

Favre, MIN 460 Rodgers, GBY 492 Romo, DAL 478 E. Manng, NYG 443 McNabb, PHL 372 Warner, ARI 470 Campbell, Was 426 Hasslbck, SEA 421 M. Ryan, ATL 381

Int 11

N.Y. Jets Denver Baltimore Cincinnati Pittsburgh New England Houston San Diego Indianapolis Miami Jacksonville Buffalo Tennessee Oakland Kansas City Cleveland

Yards 3679 4122 4197 4207 4259 4409 4518 4621 4731 4780 4873 4901 5116 5179 5425 5512

Rush 1442 1637 1393 1193 1164 1526 1577 1636 1574 1507 1452 2319 1405 2084 2276 2095

Pass 2237 2485 2804 3014 3095 2883 2941 2985 3157 3273 3421 2582 3711 3095 3149 3417

NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE New Orleans Dallas N.Y. Giants Green Bay Minnesota Philadelphia Arizona Atlanta Carolina Seattle Washington Chicago Detroit St. Louis San Francisco Tampa Bay

Yards 5875 5523 5358 5303 5164 5104 4916 4659 4554 4469 4451 4184 4146 4123 4013 3955

Rush 1871 1816 1742 1623 1666 1495 1331 1536 2073 1311 1401 1237 1402 1609 1391 1411

Pass 4004 3707 3616 3680 3498 3609 3585 3123 2481 3158 3050 2947 2744 2514 2622 2544

DEFENSE Green Bay N.Y. Giants Minnesota Washington Philadelphia Carolina Dallas Chicago San Francisco New Orleans Arizona Seattle Tampa Bay Atlanta St. Louis Detroit

Yards 4073 4295 4344 4358 4422 4523 4618 4632 4824 4958 4960 4982 5079 5198 5229 5546

Rush 1170 1397 1254 1641 1426 1826 1368 1799 1351 1601 1607 1490 2224 1631 1966 1786

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Pass 2903 2898 3090 2717 2996 2697 3250 2833 3473 3357 3353 3492 2855 3567 3263 3760

AVERAGE PER GAME AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE Yards Rush Pass

BASEBALL American League

KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Agreed to terms with OF Brian Anderson on a 1-year contract. NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with DH-1B Nick Johnson to a 1-year contract. OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Agreed to terms with OF Coco Crisp on a one-year contract. TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Acquired RHP Brandon Morrow from Seattle for RHP Brandon League and OF Johermyn Chavez.

National League PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Agreed to terms with LHP Jack Taschner on a minor league contract.

HOCKEY

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NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP New Jersey 35 Pittsburgh 38 N.Y. Rangers37 N.Y. Islanders38 Philadelphia 35

TRIVIA QUESTION

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398.3 383.3 377.4 375.1 360.6 355.1 354.7 341.6 338.2 336.4 328.6 323.1 288.0 271.5 255.8 253.1

117.9 86.1 86.1 110.2 162.6 86.2 127.5 128.6 148.0 120.1 131.4 164.1 106.4 112.8 122.1 111.6

280.4 297.2 291.4 264.9 198.0 268.9 227.2 213.0 190.2 216.3 197.1 159.0 181.6 158.7 133.7 141.6

N.Y. Jets Denver Baltimore Cincinnati Pittsburgh New England Houston San Diego Indianapolis Miami Jacksonville Buffalo Tennessee Oakland Kansas City Cleveland

Yards 262.8 294.4 299.8 300.5 304.2 314.9 322.7 330.1 337.9 341.4 348.1 350.1 365.4 369.9 387.5 393.7

Rush 103.0 116.9 99.5 85.2 83.1 109.0 112.6 116.9 112.4 107.6 103.7 165.6 100.4 148.9 162.6 149.6

Pass 159.8 177.5 200.3 215.3 221.1 205.9 210.1 213.2 225.5 233.8 244.4 184.4 265.1 221.1 224.9 244.1

NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE New Orleans Dallas N.Y. Giants Green Bay Minnesota Philadelphia Arizona Atlanta Carolina Seattle Washington Chicago Detroit St. Louis San Francisco Tampa Bay

Yards 419.6 394.5 382.7 378.8 368.9 364.6 351.1 332.8 325.3 319.2 317.9 298.9 296.1 294.5 286.6 282.5

Rush 133.6 129.7 124.4 115.9 119.0 106.8 95.1 109.7 148.1 93.6 100.1 88.4 100.1 114.9 99.4 100.8

Pass 286.0 264.8 258.3 262.9 249.9 257.8 256.1 223.1 177.2 225.6 217.9 210.5 196.0 179.6 187.3 181.7

DEFENSE Green Bay N.Y. Giants Minnesota Washington Philadelphia Carolina Dallas Chicago San Francisco New Orleans Arizona Seattle Tampa Bay Atlanta St. Louis Detroit

Yards 290.9 306.8 310.3 311.3 315.9 323.1 329.9 330.9 344.6 354.1 354.3 355.9 362.8 371.3 373.5 396.1

Rush 83.6 99.8 89.6 117.2 101.9 130.4 97.7 128.5 96.5 114.4 114.8 106.4 158.9 116.5 140.4 127.6

Pass 207.4 207.0 220.7 194.1 214.0 192.6 232.1 202.4 248.1 239.8 239.5 249.4 203.9 254.8 233.1 268.6

Bowl glance Saturday, Dec. 19 New Mexico Bowl at Albuquerque Wyoming 35, Fresno State 28, 2 OTs St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl Rutgers 45, Central Florida 24 Sunday, Dec. 20 New Orleans Bowl Middle Tennessee 42, Southern Miss. 32 Tuesday, Dec. 22 Las Vegas Bowl Brigham Young 44, Oregon State 20 Wednesday, Dec. 23 Poinsettia Bowl at San Diego Utah (9-3) vs. California (8-4), late Thursday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl at Honolulu SMU (7-5) vs. Nevada (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Detroit Ohio (9-4) vs. Marshall (6-6), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Meineke Bowl at Charlotte North Carolina (8-4) vs. Pittsburgh (9-3), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Emerald Bowl at San Francisco Southern Cal (8-4) vs. Boston College (84), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday, Dec. 27 Music City Bowl at Nashville, Tenn. Clemson (8-5) vs. Kentucky (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 28 Independence Bowl at Shreveport, La. Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Georgia (7-5), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 29 EagleBank Bowl at Washington Temple (9-3) vs. UCLA (6-6), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Champs Sports Bowl at Orlando, Fla. Miami (9-3) vs. Wisconsin (9-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 30 Humanitarian Bowl at Boise, Idaho Bowling Green (7-5) vs. Idaho (7-5), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl at San Diego Nebraska (9-4) vs. Arizona (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 31 Sun Bowl at El Paso, Texas Stanford (8-4) vs. Oklahoma (7-5), Noon (CBS) Armed Forces Bowl at Fort Worth Air Force (7-5) vs. Houston (10-3), Noon (ESPN) Texas Bowl at Houston Missouri (8-4) vs. Navy (9-4), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Insight Bowl at Tempe, Ariz. Minnesota (6-6) vs. Iowa State (6-6), 6 p.m. (NFL) Chick-fil-A Bowl at Atlanta Virginia Tech (9-3) vs. Tennessee (7-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 1 Outback Bowl at Tampa, Fla. Northwestern (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Capital One Bowl at Orlando, Fla. Penn State (10-2) vs. LSU (9-3), 1 p.m. (ABC) Gator Bowl at Jacksonville, Fla. Florida State (6-6) vs. West Virginia (9-3), 1 p.m. (CBS) Rose Bowl at Pasadena, Calif. Ohio State (10-2) vs. Oregon (10-2), 5 p.m. (ABC) Sugar Bowl at New Orleans Florida (12-1) vs. Cincinnati (12-0), 8:30 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Jan. 2 International Bowl at Toronto South Florida (7-5) vs. Northern Illinois (75), Noon (ESPN2) Cotton Bowl at Dallas Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Mississippi (8-4), 2 p.m. (FOX) PapaJohns.com Bowl at Birmingham, Ala. Connecticut (7-5) vs. South Carolina (7-5), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Liberty Bowl at Memphis, Tenn. East Carolina (9-4) vs. Arkansas (7-5), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl at San Antonio Michigan State (6-6) vs. Texas Tech (8-4), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 4 Fiesta Bowl at Glendale, Ariz. Boise State (13-0) vs. TCU (12-0), 8 p.m. (FOX) Tuesday, Jan. 5 Orange Bowl at Miami Iowa (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (11-2), 8 p.m. (FOX) Wednesday, Jan. 6 GMAC Bowl, Mobile, Ala. Central Michigan (11-2) vs. Troy (9-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Jan. 7 BCS National Championship At Pasadena, Calif. Alabama (13-0) vs. Texas (13-0), 8 p.m. (ABC) Saturday, Jan. 23 East-West Shrine Classic at Orlando East vs. West, 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 Senior Bowl at Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFL) Saturday, Feb. 6 Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Challenge At El Paso, Texas Texas vs. Nation, 3 p.m. (CBSC)

The AP Top 25 Fared No. 1 Alabama (13-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 2 Texas, BCS Championship, Jan. 7. No. 2 Texas (13-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 1 Alabama, BCS Championship, Jan. 7. No. 3 TCU (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. No.

6 Boise State, Fiesta Bowl, Jan. 4. No. 4 Cincinnati (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 5 Florida, Sugar Bowl, Jan. 1. No. 5 Florida (12-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 4 Cincinnati, Sugar Bowl, Jan. 1. No. 6 Boise State (13-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 3 TCU, Fiesta Bowl, Jan. 4. No. 7 Oregon (10-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 8 Ohio State, Rose Bowl, Jan. 1. No. 8 Ohio State (10-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 7 Oregon, Rose Bowl, Jan. 1. No. 9 Georgia Tech (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 10 Iowa, Orange Bowl, Jan. 5. No. 10 Iowa (10-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 9 Georgia Tech, Orange Bowl, Jan. 5. No. 11 Penn State (10-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 13 LSU, Capital One Bowl, Jan. 1. No. 12 Virginia Tech (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. Tennessee, Chick-fil-A Bowl, Dec. 31. No. 13 LSU (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. No 11 Penn State, Capital One Bowl, Jan. 1. No. 14 Miami (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. No. 24 Wisconsin, Champs Sports Bowl, Dec. 29. No. 15 BYU (11-2) beat No. 16 Oregon State 44-20, Las Vegas Bowl No. 16 Oregon State (8-5) lost to No. 15 BYU 44-20, Las Vegas Bowl No. 17 Pittsburgh (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. North Carolina, Meineke Bowl, Dec. 26. No. 18 West Virginia (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. Florida State, Gator Bowl, Jan. 1. No. 19 Stanford (8-4) did not play. Next: vs. Oklahoma, Sun Bowl, Dec. 31. No. 20 Nebraska (9-4) did not play. Next: vs. No. 22 Arizona, Holiday Bowl, Dec. 30. No. 21 Oklahoma State (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. Mississippi, Cotton Bowl, Jan. 2. No. 22 Arizona (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. No. 19 Stanford, Holiday Bowl, Dec. 30. No. 23 Utah (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. California, Poinsettia Bowl, Dec. 23. No. 24 Wisconsin (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. No. 14 Miami, Champs Sports Bowl, Dec. 29. No. 25 Central Michigan (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. Troy, GMAC Bowl, Jan. 6.

AP Coach of the Year voting Coach, Team Gary Patterson, TCU Brian Kelly, Cincinnati Nick Saban, Alabama Chip Kelly, Oregon Chris Petersen, Boise St. Mack Brown, Texas

AP Coach of the Year list

FAR WEST

TOURNAMENT Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Class Southern Cal 60, Saint Mary’s, Calif. 49 W. Michigan 75, Northeastern 60

WOMEN EAST Albany, N.Y. 63, Fairfield 52 Connecticut 80, Stanford 68

NBA W 22 13 11 7 2

MIDWEST

L 5 17 17 21 26

Pct .815 .433 .393 .250 .071

GB —1 101⁄2 11 ⁄2 1511⁄2 20 ⁄2

Southeast Division W 22 20 14 11 9

L 7 7 12 16 17

Pct .759 .741 .538 .407 .346

GB — 11 6 ⁄2 10 111⁄2

Pct .724 .462 .393 .370 .333

GB —1 71⁄2 9 ⁄2 10 11

Central Division W 21 12 11 10 9

Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Chicago Indiana

L 8 14 17 17 18

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W 20 15 17 13 12

Dallas San Antonio Houston Memphis New Orleans

L 9 10 12 15 14

Pct .690 .600 .586 .464 .462

W 19 18 16 13 5

L 9 12 13 14 24

L.A. Lakers Phoenix Sacramento L.A. Clippers Golden State

L 4 10 14 16 20

ACC standings All Times EDT Conf. W L Florida St. 1 0 Wake Forest 1 0 Boston Coll. 1 0 Va. Tech 0 0 Duke 0 0 Clemson 0 0 N. Carolina 0 0 Maryland 0 0 Virginia 0 0 Miami 0 1 Ga. Tech 0 1 N.C. State 0 1

Overall Pct. W L 1.000 11 2 1.000 8 2 1.000 8 4 .000 10 1 .000 9 1 .000 11 2 .000 9 3 .000 7 3 .000 6 4 .000 12 1 .000 9 2 .000 8 2

Pct. .846 .800 .667 .909 .900 .846 .750 .700 .600 .923 .818 .800

Tuesday’s results Georgia Tech 80, Kennesaw State 55 North Carolina 98, Marshall 61 Florida State 95, Tennessee-Martin 68 Virginia Tech 71, UMBC 34 Clemson 79, Western Carolina 57 Maryland 98, Winston-Salem State 55

Pct .679 .600 .552 .481 .172

GB — 2 311⁄2 5 ⁄21 14 ⁄2

Virginia 80, Hampton 54 Boston College 79, Massachusetts 67 N.C. State at Arizona, late

Pct .852 .643 .481 .429 .259

GB — 51⁄2 101 11 ⁄2 16

Pacific Division W 23 18 13 12 7

Bowling Green 89, Appalachian St. 68 Cleveland St. 74, Lake Erie 63 IPFW 92, Indiana Tech 35 Saint Louis 78, Tennessee Tech 58 Xavier 87, Austin Peay 41

GB — 3 31 6 ⁄2 61⁄2

Northwest Division Denver Portland Utah Oklahoma City Minnesota

Canisius 63, New Orleans 48 Georgia 77, Florida Atlantic 60 James Madison 85, Fordham 73 Kentucky 86, Long Beach St. 73 Louisville 84, Louisiana-Lafayette 69 N. Kentucky 91, Cincy-Clermont 89, OT Old Dominion 81, Charlotte 48 Tennessee 99, N. Carolina A&T 78 Virginia 80, Hampton 54

Arizona St. 61, S.C.-Upstate 52 Chicago St. 78, Wagner 63 Jackson St. 72, E. Washington 67 Morehead St. 69, Cal St.-Fullerton 62

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

Orlando Atlanta Miami Charlotte Washington

MEN EAST Boston College 79, Massachusetts 67 Georgetown 86, Harvard 70 Iona 82, Fairleigh Dickinson 60 Monmouth, N.J. 65, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 51 Muskingum 79, Washington & Jefferson 59 Quinnipiac 63, Columbia 51 Siena 84, Rider 62 St. John’s 80, Bryant 44 Villanova 97, Delaware 63 West Virginia 76, Mississippi 66

Indiana St. 72, IUPUI 59 Minnesota 92, S. Dakota St. 62 Wis.-La Crosse 76, Elmhurst 66 Xavier 70, Miami (Ohio) 67

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Boston Toronto New York Philadelphia New Jersey

College scores

MIDWEST

2009 — Gary Patterson, TCU 2008 — Nick Saban, Alabama 2007 — Mark Mangino, Kansas 2006 — Jim Grobe, Wake Forest 2005 — Joe Paterno, Penn State 2004 — Tommy Tuberville, Auburn 2003 — Nick Saban, LSU 2002 — Kirk Ferentz, Iowa 2001 — Ralph Friedgen, Maryland 2000 — Bob Stoops, Oklahoma 1999 — Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech 1998 — Bill Snyder, Kansas State

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9. Michigan State (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. Texas-Arlington, Wednesday, Dec. 30. 10. North Carolina (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. Rutgers, Monday. 11. Connecticut (8-2) did not play. Next: vs. Iona, Sunday. 12. Kansas State (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. Cleveland State, Tuesday. 13. New Mexico (12-0) at Oral Roberts. Next: vs. No. 23 Texas Tech, Tuesday. 14. Georgetown (9-1) beat Harvard 86-70. Next: vs. St. John’s, Thursday, Dec. 31. 15. Mississippi (10-2) lost to No. 6 West Virginia 76-66. Next: vs. Jacksonville State, Tuesday. 16. Tennessee (9-2) beat North Carolina A&T 99-78. Next: at Memphis, Thursday, Dec. 31. 17. Ohio State (10-2) did not play. Next: at Wisconsin, Thursday, Dec. 31. 18. Florida (8-3) did not play. Next: vs. American U., Monday. 19. Texas A&M (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. Northwestern State, Saturday, Jan. 2. 20. Butler (8-4) did not play. Next: vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay, Thursday, Dec. 31. 21. Temple (9-2) did not play. Next: vs. Bowling Green, Monday. 22. Washington (8-2) did not play. Next: vs. San Francisco, Sunday. 23. Texas Tech (10-1) did not play. Next: at No. 13 New Mexico, Tuesday. 24. Clemson (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. South Carolina State, Tuesday. 25. Gonzaga (8-3) did not play. Next: vs. Eastern Washington, Monday.

SOUTH

Votes 21 19 14 3 1 1

Tuesday’s Games Washington 105, Philadelphia 98 Charlotte 88, Detroit 76 Boston 103, Indiana 94 New York 88, Chicago 81 Atlanta 112, Minnesota 87 Memphis 121, Golden State 108 Houston 108, L.A. Clippers 99 Portland 85, Dallas 81 L.A. Lakers 111, Oklahoma City 108

Wednesday’s Games Orlando 102, Houston 87 Miami 80, Utah 70 Toronto at Detroit, late Minnesota at New Jersey, late Washington at Milwaukee, late Golden State at New Orleans, late Portland at San Antonio, late Atlanta at Denver, late Oklahoma City at Phoenix, late Cleveland at Sacramento, late

Thursday’s Games No games scheduled

Friday’s Games Miami at New York, 12 p.m. Boston at Orlando, 2:30 p.m. Cleveland at L.A. Lakers, 5 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Denver at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

Magic 102, Rockets 87 HOUSTON (87) Battier 1-4 2-2 5, Scola 7-14 0-0 14, Hayes 3-5 2-2 8, Brooks 5-14 3-3 17, Ariza 1-10 4-4 6, McGrady 1-4 0-0 2, Landry 8-11 4-4 20, Andersen 0-3 0-0 0, Lowry 5-12 2-4 13, Taylor 1-5 0-0 2, Cook 0-0 0-0 0, Harris 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-82 17-19 87. ORLANDO (102) Pietrus 3-7 0-0 6, Lewis 5-11 1-2 15, Howard 5-7 3-4 13, Nelson 6-11 1-2 15, Carter 6-16 5-5 18, Anderson 5-10 1-2 14, Williams 2-5 0-0 4, Barnes 4-8 0-0 8, Redick 3-9 2-2 9, Gortat 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 39-85 13-17 102. Houston 22 30 13 22 — 87 Orlando 34 21 23 24 — 102 3-Point Goals—Houston 6-20 (Brooks 4-8, Lowry 1-3, Battier 1-3, Taylor 0-1, Andersen 0-2, Ariza 0-3), Orlando 11-29 (Lewis 4-7, Anderson 3-7, Nelson 2-3, Redick 1-3, Carter 1-5, Barnes 0-1, Williams 0-1, Pietrus 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Houston 44 (Ariza 7), Orlando 58 (Howard 20). Assists—Houston 15 (Brooks, Battier 4), Orlando 21 (Williams 6). Total Fouls—Houston 20, Orlando 17. Technicals—Brooks, Orlando defensive three second. A—17,461 (17,461).

Men’s Top 25 fared Wednesday 1. Kansas (11-0) did not play. Next: vs. Belmont, Tuesday. 2. Texas (11-0) did not play. Next: vs. Gardner-Webb, Tuesday. 3. Kentucky (13-0) beat Long Beach State 86-73. Next: vs. Hartford, Tuesday. 4. Purdue (11-0) did not play. Next: at Iowa, Tuesday. 5. Syracuse (12-0) did not play. Next: at Seton Hall, Tuesday. 6. West Virginia (9-0) beat No. 15 Mississippi 76-66. Next: at Seton Hall, Saturday. 7. Duke (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. Long Beach State, Tuesday. 8. Villanova (11-1) beat Delaware 97-63. Next: at Marquette, Saturday, Jan. 2.

GP 36 36 37 39 38

Buffalo Boston Ottawa Montreal Toronto

Q. Who coached the Oakland Raiders to two Super Bowl wins in the 1980s?

New England Indianapolis Houston Pittsburgh Tennessee San Diego Baltimore Jacksonville Miami Denver Cincinnati N.Y. Jets Kansas City Buffalo Cleveland Oakland

W 26 26 18 14 15

L OT Pts GF GA 8 1 53 106 75 11 1 53 124 97 16 3 39 103 103 17 7 35 93 121 18 2 32 95 103

Northeast Division

DEFENSE

Monday, Dec. 28 Minnesota at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

NFL playoff scenarios

TRANSACTIONS

Wednesday’s results

Chicago Nashville Detroit St. Louis Columbus

Virginia 80, Hampton 54 HAMPTON (2-10) Pellum 1-5 0-0 2, Simpson 2-7 0-0 5, Brooks 0-1 0-2 0, Tunnell 0-1 0-0 0, Funches 3-9 4-4 10, Freeman 3-7 2-4 8, Tolson 3-6 00 7, Morgan II 6-12 2-2 18, Ntoko 1-2 0-0 2, Reed 1-1 0-0 2, Taylor 0-0 0-0 0, Lola-Charles 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 20-54 8-12 54. VIRGINIA (6-4) Browman 0-0 0-0 0, Evans 2-2 0-0 4, Farrakhan 3-5 2-2 10, Baker 2-4 0-0 5, Sene 3-6 2-2 8, Jonke 0-0 0-0 0, Kody 0-0 0-0 0, Zeglinski 4-9 2-2 13, Landesberg 5-13 3-3 14, Sherrill 4-8 0-0 9, Jones 3-6 0-0 8, Spurlock 2-5 0-1 5, Tat 2-2 0-0 4, Meyinsse 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-60 9-10 80. Halftime—Virginia 48-28. 3-Point Goals— Hampton 6-21 (Morgan II 4-7, Tolson 1-4, Simpson 1-5, Funches 0-1, Brooks 0-1, Pellum 0-3), Virginia 11-23 (Zeglinski 3-8, Farrakhan 2-2, Jones 2-3, Spurlock 1-2, Landesberg 12, Baker 1-2, Sherrill 1-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Hampton 26 (Funches 10), Virginia 41 (Landesberg 12). Assists—Hampton 7 (Brooks 5), Virginia 22 (Landesberg 6). Total Fouls—Hampton 12, Virginia 12. A—7,803.

Boston College 79, Massachusetts 67 MASSACHUSETTS (6-6) Vinson 1-2 0-2 2, Se.Carter 6-9 4-6 16, Gibbs 0-3 0-0 0, Harris 5-16 1-2 12, Gurley 6-20 9-10 23, Farrell 2-2 0-2 4, Correia 1-5 0-0 2, Sa.Carter 2-5 0-0 4, Bailey 2-6 0-2 4. Totals 25-68 14-24 67. BOSTON COLLEGE (8-4) Raji 9-16 0-1 18, Trapani 6-17 4-4 18, Jackson 4-9 4-5 13, Paris 2-4 2-2 7, Sanders 5-14 3-5 15, Ravenel 0-2 0-0 0, Elmore 1-2 0-0 2, Southern 3-4 0-0 6. Totals 30-68 13-17 79. Halftime—Boston College 26-25. 3-Point Goals—Massachusetts 3-21 (Gurley 2-6, Harris 1-8, Correia 0-2, Gibbs 0-2, Sa.Carter 0-3), Boston College 6-17 (Sanders 2-5, Trapani 2-7, Paris 1-2, Jackson 1-3). Fouled Out—Elmore. Rebounds—Massachusetts 50 (Bailey, Gurley 10), Boston College 33 (Jackson 8). Assists—Massachusetts 9 (Correia 5), Boston College 22 (Sanders 8). Total Fouls—Massachusetts 19, Boston College 20. A—6,519.

Old Dominion 81, Charlotte 48 CHARLOTTE (9-2) Green 2-9 2-2 8, Harris 0-3 1-2 1, Dewhurst 0-1 0-0 0, Braswell 2-4 2-3 6, Spears 6-13 0-2 12, Barnett 2-4 0-0 5, Sherrill 0-3 1-2 1, Jones 2-4 0-0 5, Parks 1-2 0-0 2, Andersen 0-1 0-0 0, Sirin 1-2 0-0 3, Bowden 0-2 0-0 0, Wilderness 0-1 0-0 0, Coleman 2-5 0-0 5. Totals 1854 6-11 48. OLD DOMINION (8-4) James 2-8 1-1 5, Lee 8-10 0-0 16, Hassell 5-9 0-0 10, Bazemore 5-8 0-0 11, Finney 3-7 00 7, Wright 1-3 0-0 2, Iliadis 5-7 1-2 13, Cooper 1-1 0-2 2, De Lancey 0-3 2-2 2, Neely 3-4 0-0 7, Carter 2-6 0-0 6. Totals 35-66 4-7 81. Halftime—Old Dominion 40-13. 3-Point

W 23 18 16 13 9

L OT Pts GF GA 8 6 52 135 102 14 4 40 119 114 16 7 39 112 126 14 9 35 91 109 22 6 24 90 136

GP 35 37 36 35 37

W 23 22 18 16 14

L OT Pts GF GA 9 3 49 105 74 12 3 47 107 105 13 5 41 98 96 14 5 37 91 97 16 7 35 105 131

Northwest Division Colorado Calgary Vancouver Minnesota Edmonton

GP 39 35 37 37 37

W 21 20 21 18 15

L OT Pts GF GA 12 6 48 115 114 11 4 44 101 87 16 0 42 114 94 16 3 39 96 104 18 4 34 108 123

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 37 22 8 7 51 122 97 Los Angeles 37 22 12 3 47 111 108 Phoenix 37 22 13 2 46 96 85 Dallas 36 15 10 11 41 107 112 Anaheim 36 15 14 7 37 103 113 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s Games San Jose 3, Chicago 2 Anaheim 4, Colorado 2 Vancouver 4, Nashville 1

Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 8, Ottawa 2 N.Y. Rangers 4, Florida 1 N.Y. Islanders 3, Toronto 1 Boston 6, Atlanta 4 Minnesota 3, Edmonton 1 Montreal 5, Carolina 1 Washington 5, Buffalo 2 Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, late Chicago at Detroit, late Columbus at Dallas, late Anaheim at Phoenix, late St. Louis at Calgary, late

Today’s Games No games scheduled

Canadiens 5, Canes 1 Montreal 4 1 0 — 5 Carolina 1 0 0 — 1 First Period—1, Montreal, Markov 3 (Plekanec, Bergeron), 1:29 (pp). 2, Montreal, A.Kostitsyn 11 (Cammalleri, Plekanec), 3:42. 3, Carolina, Sutter 8 (Gleason, Carson), 7:21 (pp). 4, Montreal, S.Kostitsyn 1 (Plekanec, Gomez), 9:32. 5, Montreal, Metropolit 9 (Gomez, Gorges), 17:08 (pp). Penalties—A.Ward, Car (boarding), :24; Gomez, Mon (unsportsmanlike conduct, cross-checking), 6:01; Kostopoulos, Car (interference), 15:28. Second Period—6, Montreal, Metropolit 10 (Gomez, Spacek), 18:03 (pp). Penalties— Moen, Mon (roughing), 9:08; Markov, Mon (delay of game), 10:44; Carolina bench, served by Samsonov (too many men), 11:53; A.Ward, Car (tripping), 16:55. Third Period—None. Penalties—Jokinen, Car (high-sticking), 6:52; Gill, Mon (cross-checking), 9:33. Shots on Goal—Montreal 11-10-4—25. Carolina 13-18-16—47. Power-play opportunities—Montreal 3 of 5; Carolina 1 of 5. Goalies—Montreal, Halak 9-5-0 (47 shots-46 saves). Carolina, C.Ward 4-13-4 (7-4), Legace (9:32 first, 18-16). A—14,820 (18,680). T—2:23. Referees—Kevin Pollock, Greg Kimmerly. Linesmen—Mark Pare, Derek Nansen.

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2009 AP All-State prep football team for N.C.

he voting breakdown for the 2009 Associated Press All-State prep football team for North Carolina, as cast by a 17 statewide media members in voting results released Wednesday. Number of votes are in parentheses.

OFFENSE QB—Christian LeMay, Matthews Butler (10) RB—K.P. Parks, West Rowan (16) RB—Casey Randolph, Burnsville Mountain Heritage (11) WR—Dee Williams, South Johnston (10) WR—Anthony Short, Matthews Butler (8) WR—Thomas Fryar, Jones County (8) TE—Braxton Deaver, Charlotte Providence (12) OL—Timmy Pangburn, West Rowan (13) OL—Rob Crisp, Raleigh Athens Drive (11) OL—Kendall Lamm, Matthews Butler (11) OL—Ryan Thompson, Charlotte Independence (10) OL—Kane Sherrill, Lake Norman (9)

DEFENSE DL—Chris Smith, West Rowan (11) DL—Jordan Gibbs, Newton-Conover (9) DL—Everette Israel, New Hanover County

Monday’s games (Dec. 28)

Tuesday’s games (Dec. 29)

GP 37 36 39 36 37

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

Sunday’s game

Winston-Salem State at Georgia Tech, 1 p.m. Long Beach State at Duke, 7 p.m. (FSSO) Winthrop at N.C. State, 7 p.m. S.C. State at Clemson, 7:30 p.m.

L OT Pts GF GA 11 3 47 96 81 11 7 43 96 91 15 4 40 102 111 18 3 39 102 108 17 8 34 107 133

Southeast Division Washington Atlanta Florida Tampa Bay Carolina

Florida Atlantic at Maryland, 2 p.m. Wake Forest at UNC Greensboro (at Greensboro Coliseum), 7 p.m. Rutgers at North Carolina, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

W 22 18 18 18 13

(9) DL—Eli Goodson, West Rowan (7) LB—Patrick Blalock, Asheville Reynolds (10) LB—Stephone Anthony, Anson County (7) LB—Darius Lipford, Lenoir Hibriten (7) DB—Nate Charest, Matthews Butler (12) DB—Keenan Allen, Northern Guilford (10) DB—Ty Brown, Newton-Conover (10) DB—Vance Matthews, Winston-Salem Reynolds (9)

SPECIAL TEAMS PK—Warren Harvey, Greenville Rose (10) P—Will Bauman, Wilmington Hoggard (12) KR—Jamaal Williams, Southwest Onslow (10) ATH—Danny Webster Jr., Havelock (4)

GENERAL

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2009 Sports Story of the Year voting

Total points based on 10 points for a firstplace vote through one point for a 10th-place vote. First place votes in parentheses. Story Pts Baseball’s steroids: A-Rod, Ortiz, Ramirez, Sosa all accused (27) 800 Jimmie Johnson wins unprecedented fourth straight NASCAR title (13) 690 Top-ranked Roger Federer wins record 15th Grand Slam title (7) 639 Brett Favre saga: QB unretires and leads Minnesota (6) 637 Tiger Woods’ traffic accident and scandal (41) 617 Steelers win sixth Super Bowl on Santonio Holmes’ TD catch (13) 611 Yankees beat Phillies in World Series at new Yankee Stadium (8) 482 Usain Bolt sets world records (100 & 200) at world championships (9)440 Tom Watson, 59, comes within 8-foot putt of British Open title (10) 414 Tiger Woods returns to Tour after injury; finishes year at No. 1 (4)331

Forbes: Texas reigns as most valuable college The Texas Longhorns are the most valuable team in college sports. Forbes magazine says Texas has a team value of $119 million, easily topping Notre Dame, last year’s leader, by $11 million. The magazine based its rankings on “dividend money,” or what’s left for academics (including football scholarships) and non-revenue sports after the cost of running the football program. Bowl game revenue also is factored in. According to Forbes, Texas had a $59 million profit. Notre Dame’s team value was $108 million, with a $38 million profit. Rounding out the first 10 in Forbes’ Top 20 list are Penn State, Nebraska, Alabama, Florida, LSU, Ohio State, Georgia and Oklahoma. Michigan had the biggest drop from last year to No. 11 from No. 4. Nebraska made the biggest improvement to No. 4 from No. 18.

TRIVIA ANSWER

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A. Tom Flores.

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Butler, West Rowan headline AP All-State team RALEIGH (AP) – Matthews Butler and West Rowan finished the season as unbeaten state champions. It’s no surprise then that they would have significant representation on the 2009 Associated Press All-State high school football team for North Carolina. Both schools had four players selected to the 27-member team, which was released Wednesday after voting from 17 media members from across the state. Butler – which won the Class 4-AA championship – had quarterback Christian LeMay, receiver Anthony Short, offensive lineman Kendall Lamm and defensive back Nate Charest. West Rowan – which won the 3-A title and has won 30 straight games – had three players make the team for the second straight year in running back K.P. Parks, offensive lineman Tim Pangburn and defensive line-

man Chris Smith. Defensive lineman Eli Goodson joined his Falcon teammates on the squad. It marked the first time that two schools had four players chosen since Charlotte Independence and New Bern did it in 2002. Newton-Conover had two players chosen in defensive lineman Jordan Gibbs and defensive back Ty Brown, making the 2-AA finalist the only other school with multiple All-State picks. LeMay, a junior, threw for nearly 3,300 yards and 44 touchdowns with just two interceptions for Butler, helping the Bulldogs to a 48-17 win against Fayetteville Britt in the 4-AA final. Short was his top target, while Charest was a twoway starter and a Shrine Bowl pick. Parks, a senior headed to Virginia, ran for a state-record 3,794 yards and 59 touchdowns this year.

Burnsville Mountain Heritage’s Casey Randolph joined Parks in the backfield after running for more than 3,000 yards, while South Johnston’s Dee Williams and Jones County’s Thomas Fryar made the team at receiver. The AP added a third receiver this season due to an increase in passing offenses. Charlotte Providence’s Braxton Deaver was picked at tight end, while Raleigh Athens Drive’s Rob Crisp, Independence’s Ryan Thompson and Lake Norman’s Kane Sherrill joined Pangburn and Lamm on the offensive line. Defensively, New Hanover County’s Everette Israel joined Smith, Gibbs and Goodson on the line, while Asheville Reynolds’ Patrick Blalock, Anson County’s Stephone Anthony, and Lenoir Hibriten’s Darius Lipford were chosen at linebacker.

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BY NANCY ARMOUR AP NATIONAL WRITER

Alex Rodriguez joined the list of cheaters this year, and Manny Ramirez and David “Big Papi� Ortiz are forever tainted now, too. Five years after Major League Baseball added punishments to its testing program, questions about performance-enhancing drugs still swirl around America’s favorite pastime. The sport’s ongoing drug problem was chosen as the 2009 Story of the Year by members of The Associated Press, outmuscling even the shocking downfall of Tiger Woods. “The impact that that story had made it the story of the year,� said Lance Hanlin, sports editor of the Beaufort (S.C.) Gazette and The (Hilton Head) Island Packet. “It was a big, ongoing, overall story.� In fact, the Woods scandal finished fifth in the top story voting. Jimmie Johnson’s unprecedented fourth straight NASCAR championship was second, followed by Roger Federer winning his 15th Grand Slam and Brett Favre ending his (second) retirement to lead the Minnesota Vikings to the division title. This year’s balloting was unusual in that a major story – Woods’ accident on Nov. 27 and the salacious revelations that followed – happened after voting had started. By then, 37 of 161 ballots had been submitted by editors at U.S. newspapers which are members of the AP. The voters were asked to rank the top 10 sports stories of the year, with the first-place story getting 10 points, the second-place story receiving nine points, and so on. Given the extraordinary nature of the Woods story, the AP added it to the top stories ballot Nov. 30 and gave editors who had voted prior to that the chance to submit a new ballot, which about 10 did. “I think it’s transcended sports in general. It’s become a national story,� said Phil Kaplan, the deputy sports editor at the Knoxville (Tenn.) News Sentinel, who changed his vote to place the Woods’ scandal ahead of baseball’s drug woes. Nonetheless, the final tally had the steroids story with 800 points to 617 points for Woods’ travails. And even if only the votes cast after the Woods’ scandal broke were counted, editors still picked the steroid scourge as the year’s top story. Voters who included the Woods saga on their list, however, were more likely to make it their top item: His downfall received 41 first-place votes compared with 27 for the steroids crisis. Though only one major leaguer tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in this, the first full year under toughened rules, baseball still finds itself trapped in the clutches of the Steroid Era. Spring training began with A-Rod, the highestpaid player in the game and one of its biggest stars, admitting that he used banned substances from 20012003 while playing for the Texas Rangers. Initially greeted with boos and foam syringes by some fans, the taunts quieted as he and the New York Yankees steamrolled their way to a 27th World Series title. But he will forever be linked to Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa – and not only because of their place on baseball’s home run list. In May, Ramirez was suspended for 50 games after baseball obtained records that showed the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger used the female fertility drug HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin. HCG is popular among steroid users because it can mitigate the side effects of ending a cycle of the drugs.

Major League Baseball, umpires reach 5-year deal NEW YORK (AP) – Major League Baseball and its umpires have reached an agreement on a fiveyear labor contract running through December 2014. The sides worked into Tuesday evening to reach the deal and announced it Wednesday morning. Owners and the World Umpires Association hope to ratify the agreement next month. Owners meet Jan. 14 in Scottsdale, Ariz., and

the umpires hold their annual gathering a few days later. Management has been seeking to gain increased flexibility on postseason assignments as part of the agreement, which could allow umpires to work the World Series in consecutive seasons. Following a series of missed calls during the playoffs, MLB went with an all veteran crew of six umpires in this year’s World Series.

In the secondary, Charest and Brown were joined by Northern Guilford’s Keenan Allen, an Alabama recruit who accounted for 53 touchdowns as a twoway performer while tallying 145 tackles and eight interceptions. Winston-Salem Reynolds’ Vance Matthews was the other defensive back chosen. Greenville Rose’s Warren Harvey made the team as a kicker after making 14 field goals this year, while Wilmington Hoggard’s Will Bauman was chosen as punter after averaging 45 yards per kick. Southwest Onslow’s Jamaal Williams was picked at kick returner after tying a state record with seven punt returns for touchdowns. Havelock’s Danny Webster Jr. rounded out the team at athlete after throwing for 2,700 yards, running for nearly 1,500 and tallying six interceptions on defense.

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Minnesota’s Brett Favre watches from the sidelines during the second half of the Vikings’ 26-7 loss at Carolina on Sunday night. After complaining that coach Brad Childress wanted to remove him from Sunday’s game, Favre faces more scrutiny about his history of late-season fades, his relationship with his coach and his state of mind.

Favre says his spat with Childress is ‘resolved’ EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – Brad Childress and Brett Favre talked twice this week about moving forward from their animated disagreement on the Minnesota sideline last week over the coach’s suggestion his grizzled quarterback should come out of the game. Conflict over? That’s what they insisted on Wednesday, blaming the high-profile nature of national television and one of the most famous players in football history for what they declared a blown-out-of proportion issue. “I think it’s all resolved, first of all,� Favre said, adding: “The fact that we’ve lost two of the last three – the frustration is going to show. It should.� The Vikings (11-3) are

trying to get back on track before the playoffs, but the Favre-led offense has found trouble for the first time this season. Minnesota has lost two of the last three games, and Favre has thrown for only three touchdowns with four interceptions this month. The offense clearly needed a spark against the Panthers last Sunday night, and Childress was justifiably concerned for Favre’s health while taking several hard hits from Julius Peppers and a fierce defense. However, the mere consideration of benching the three-time NFL MVP – who’s a candidate this year for a fourth – with the Vikings taking a 7-6 lead into the fourth quarter struck most observers as strange.

Frye will start at QB for Raiders ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) – Oakland Raiders quarterback Charlie Frye has been cleared to play after sustaining a concussion

against Denver last week and will start Sunday’s game against his former team, the Cleveland Browns.

Canadiens rout Hurricanes, 5-1 RALEIGH (AP) – Glen Metropolit scored two power-play goals after Andrei Markov had his third in three games, and the Montreal Canadiens

routed the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. Brandon Sutter scored for Carolina.

Liberty Bowl game a 62,000-seat sellout MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – All 62,000 seats have been sold for the Jan. 2 Liberty Bowl game between East Carolina and Arkansas. Bowl officials announced the sellout Wednesday.

GREENSBORO – High Point Central’s girls head into Christmas with an unblemished record. The Bison capped their pre-Christmas schedule with a 55-39 victory over Hunt as part of an event at Northern Guilford High School. Arielle Harris led the Bison (7-0) with 12 points and 14 rebounds. She also recorded three steals and a blocked shot. Katie Bryson added 12 points, two assists and a steal for Central. She went 3-of-4 on 3pointers. Brittany Gwyn tallied 11 points for Central. Shaquilla Parker led Hunt with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Central returns to action on Monday at 6 p.m. against Calvary Baptist in the first round of the Bank of North Carolina Christmas Classic. Monday’s Central-Calvary game will be played at HP Central.

WRESTLING CHAPEL HILL TIGER HOLIDAY CLASSIC CHAPEL HILL – Trinity’s wrestlers placed eighth in a top-notch 25-team field at Wednesday’s Chapel Hill Tiger Holiday Classic. Union Pines took the team crown, followed by Rock Hill, S.C. For Trinity, Nick Vetell won the title at 152 pounds, while Anthony Chanthalaska placed second at 103. Heavyweight Zack McNeil captured fourth, while teammate Gant Shedden was fifth at 189.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – John Wall scored 19 points and No. 3 Kentucky posted an 86-73 victory over Long Beach State on Wednesday.

(16) TENNESSEE 99, N.C. A&T 78 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tyler Smith and Kenny Hall both had 16 points and No. 16 Tennessee scored the first 22 points of the game in a 99-78 victory over N.C. A&T on Wednesday night. The Vols stand 9-2. Dwane Joshua led A&T (4-8) with 20 points.

ACC VIRGINIA 80, HAMPTON 54 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Sylven Landesberg scored 14 points, grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds and dished six assists to lead Virginia over Hampton 80-54 on Wednesday night.

BOSTON COLLEGE 79, MASSACHUSETTS 67 BOSTON – Joe Trapani finished with 18 points after a rough start and Corey Raji added 18 to lead Boston College to a 79-67 win over Massachusetts in the Commonwealth Classic on Wednesday night. Rakim Sanders added 15 points and eight assists for BC (8-4). Anthony Gurley led the Minutemen (66) with 23 points.

REGION OLD DOMINION 81, CHARLOTTE 48 NORFOLK, Va. – Gerald Lee scored 16 points to lead four Old Dominion players in double figures as the Monarchs routed Charlotte 81-48. Shamari Spears paced Charlotte (9-2) with 12 points.

WOMEN (1) CONNECTICUT 80, (2) STANFORD 68 HARTFORD, Conn. – Maya Moore scored 23 points to help top-ranked UConn win its 49th straight game, an 80-68 victory over No. 2 Stanford on Wednesday night in front of a sellout crowd of 16,294.

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Asheboro Courier-Tribune Christmas Invitational GIRLS At Asheboro High Monday, Dec. 21 Jordan-Matthews 42, Randleman 27 Providence Grove 67, Eastern Randolph 39 Asheboro 76, Wheatmore 42 Trinity 48, SW Randolph 43 Tuesday, Dec. 22 E. Randolph 57, Randleman 49 Wheatmore 46, SW Randolph 38 Jordan-Matthews 63, Providence Grove 45 Trinity 61, Asheboro 56 Wednesday, Dec. 23 Randleman vs. SW Randolph, seventh-place game, late Wheatmore vs. Eastern Randolph, fifth-place game, late Asheboro vs. Providence Grove, third-place game, late Trinity vs. Jordan-Matthews, championship, late

Bank of North Carolina Christmas Classic Monday, Dec. 28 At Southwest Guilford Wesleyan Christian girls vs. Christian Academy of Knoxville, 3 p.m. Wesleyan Christian boys vs. Western Guilford, 4:30 p.m. Southwest Guilford girls vs. Cardinal Gibbons, 6 p.m. Southwest Guilford boys vs. Christian Academy of Knoxville, 7:30 p.m. At High Point Central T. Wingate Andrews girls vs. Southern Guilford, 3 p.m. Westchester Country Day boys vs. Southern Guilford, 4:30 p.m. High Point Central girls vs. Calvary Baptist, 6 p.m. High Point Central boys vs. Calvary Baptist, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 At Southwest Guilford HPC-Calvary vs. TWA-Southern girls winners, 3 p.m. Westchester-Southern vs. HPCCalvary boys winners, 4:30 p.m. Southwest-Gibbons vs. Wesleyan-Knoxville girls winners, 6 p.m. Wesleyan-Western vs. Southwest-Knoxville boys winners, 7:30 p.m. At High Point Central Southwest-Gibbons vs. Wesleyan-Knoxville girls losers, 3 p.m. Westchester-Southern vs. HPCCalvary boys losers, 4:30 p.m. HPC-Calvary vs. TWA-Southern girls losers, 6 p.m. Wesleyan-Western vs. Southwest-Knoxville boys losers, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 At Southwest Guilford Fifth-place girls game, 11 a.m. Fifth-place boys game, 12:30 p.m. Third-place girls game, 2 p.m. Third-place boys game, 3:30 p.m. At High Point Central Seventh-place girls game, 3 p.m. Seventh-place boys game, 4:30 p.m. Girls championship, 6 p.m. Boys championship, 7:30 p.m.

NewBridge Bank Christmas Classic At Ledford Saturday, Dec. 26 Lexington vs. North Davidson girls, 4:30 p.m. Ledford vs. South Davidson girls, 6 p.m. Ledford vs. South Davidson boys, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28 Southeast Guilford vs. East Davidson girls, 4 p.m. Southeast Guilford vs. East Davidson boys, 5:30 p.m. West Davidson vs. Central Davidson girls, 7 p.m.

West Davidson vs. Central Davidson boys, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 Ledford-South vs. LexingtonNorth girls losers, 4 p.m. Ledford-South vs. West-Central boys losers, 5:30 p.m. Ledford-South vs. LexingtonNorth girls winners, 7 p.m. Ledford-South winner vs. North Davidson boys, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 West-Central vs. SoutheastEast girls losers, 4 p.m. Ledford/South vs. North loser (Tuesday’s 7 p.m. game) vs. Southeast-East boys loser, 5:30 p.m. West-Central vs. SoutheastEast girls winners, 7 p.m. West-Central vs. SoutheastEast boys winnerse, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 Girls championship, 5 p.m. Boys championship, 6:30 p.m.

Asheboro Courier-Tribune Christmas Invitational BOYS At Asheboro High Monday, Dec. 28 Randleman vs. Jordan-Matthews, 2 p.m. Asheboro vs. SW Randolph, 3:30 p.m. Eastern Randolph vs. Providence Grove, 6:30 p.m. Wheatmore vs. Trinity, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 Randleman-JM vs. AsheboroSWR losers, 2 p.m. ER-Providence vs. WheatmoreTrinity losers, 3:30 p.m. Randleman-JM vs. AsheboroSWR winners, 6:30 p.m. ER-Providence vs. WheatmoreTrinity winners, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30 Seventh-place game, 2 p.m. Fifth-place game, 3:30 p.m. Third-place game, 6:30 p.m. Championship, 8 p.m.

Pizza Hut Invitational At Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center Thursday, Dec. 31 BOYS (Court 1) Northwest Guilford vs. Northeast Guilford, 11:30 a.m. Greensboro Day vs. Smith, 1 p.m. Grimsley vs. Page, 3 p.m. Northern Guilford vs. Ragsdale, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS (Court 2) Northern Guilford vs. Grimsley, 11 a.m. Page vs. Ragsdale, 12:30 p.m. Smith vs. Northeast Guilford, 2 p.m. Northwest Guilford vs. Greensboro Day, 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1 BOYS Northwest-Northeast vs. Grimsley-Page winners, 5:15 p.m. GDS-Smith vs. Northern-Ragsdale winners, 7 p.m. Northwest-Northeast vs. Grimsley-Page losers, 4 p.m. (Court 2) GDS-Smith vs. Northern-Ragsdale losers, 5:30 p.m. (Court 2) GIRLS Northern-Grimsley vs. SmithNortheast winners, 1:30 p.m. Northwest-GDS vs. Page-Ragsdale winners, 3:15 p.m. Northern-Grimsley vs. SmithNortheast losers, 12:30 p.m. (Court 2) Northwest-GDS vs. Page-Ragsdale losers, 2 p.m. (Court 2) Saturday, Jan. 2 Seventh-place girls, 11:30 a.m. (Court 2) Seventh-place boys, 1 p.m. (Court 2) Fifth-place girls, 2:30 p.m. (Court 2) Fifth-place boys, 4 p.m. (Court 2) Third-place girls, 1:30 p.m.

Third-place boys, 3:30 p.m. Girls championship, 5:30 p.m. Boys championship, 7:30 p.m.

Spencer Classic Championship bracket Play-in games Dec. 16-18 Lexington 74, Parkland 70 Carver 53, Reynolds 50 Mount Tabor 81, Atkins 28 West Forsyth 75, East Forsyth 51 Quarterfinals Saturday, Dec. 26 Mount Tabor vs. North Forsyth, 7 p.m. (at East Forsyth) West Forsyth vs. Glenn, 7 p.m. (at West Forsyth) Carver vs. Winston-Salem Prep, 8:30 p.m. (at East Forsyth) Lexington vs. Reagan, 8:30 p.m. (at West Forsyth) Semifinals At Joel Coliseum Monday, Dec. 28 Glenn-West Forsyth winner vs. Reagan-Lexington winner, 7 p.m. W-S Prep-Carver winner vs. North Forsyth-Mount Tabor winner, 8:30 p.m. Championship At Joel Coliseum Tuesday, Dec. 29 Semifinal winners, 8:30 p.m. Consolation bracket Saturday, Dec. 26 East Forsyth vs. Parkland, 5 p.m. (at East Forsyth) Reynolds vs. Atkins, 5 p.m. (at West Forsyth) Monday, Dec. 28 East Forsyth-Parkland loser vs. Reynolds-Atkins loser, 2 p.m. (at East Forsyth) East Forsyth-Parkland winner vs. Reynolds-Atkins winner, 3:30 p.m. (at East Forsyth) W-S Prep-Carver loser vs. North Forsyth-Mount Tabor loser, 2 p.m. (at West Forsyth) Glenn-West Forsyth loser vs. Reagan-Lexington loser, 3:30 p.m. (at West Forsyth) Third-place game At Joel Coliseum Tuesday, Dec. 29 Semifinal losers, 7 p.m.

OTHER EVENTS T. WINGATE ANDREWS BOYS Great Florida Shootout, Kissimmee Dec. 26-30 Saturday, TWA vs. Osceola (Fla.) High, 7 p.m. Monday: TWA/Osceola winner vs. Northeast (Fla.)-Mariner (Fla.) winner, 7 p.m.; losers play at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday: TBA Wednesday, TBA HIGH POINT CHRISTIAN Eastern Guilford tournament Dec. 28-30 Monday, HPCA girls vs. Eastern Guilford, 7 p.m. Monday, HPCA boys vs. Eastern Guilford, 8 p.m. Tuesday, TBA Wednesday, TBA BISHOP MCGUINNESS GIRLS Nike Tournament of Champions (Session II), Phoenix Dec. 28-30 Monday, Bishop vs. Kennedy (Wash.) High, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Bishop vs. loser or winner of Westlake (Ga.) High vs. St. Mary’s (Ariz.) High, 2 or 5 p.m. Wednesday, TBA BISHOP MCGUINNESS BOYS Reidsville Sports Medicine and Orthopedics (SMOC) Holiday Classic, Rockingham County High School Dec. 29-30 Tuesday, Bishop vs. Nansemond River (Va.), 4 p.m. Wednesday, Bishop vs. loser/ winner of Rockingham County vs. Patrick County (Va.), 4 or 7 p.m.

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former Cincinnati coach, now with Notre Dame, received 19 votes and Alabama’s Nick Saban, who won the award last season, got 14 votes. Chip Kelly of Oregon received three votes and Boise State’s Chris Petersen and Texas’ Mack Brown each got one vote. Patterson’s ninth season with the Horned Frogs has been his best, but TCU’s success this season is no great surprise. The Frogs have consistently been a threat to bust the BCS under Patterson, who was promoted from defensive coordinator after Dennis Franchione left Fort Worth for Alabama in 2000. Patterson is 85-27 at TCU and has led the Horned Frogs to five seasons of at least 11 wins the past seven years. This season, the Frogs went 12-0 for their first undefeated regular season since 1938, when TCU won its only AP national championship.

Hall, BYU blow Oregon State away LAS VEGAS (AP) – Max Hall was getting so familiar to Las Vegas, a television commentator joked this week that he should have a showroom alongside entertainers Siegfried & Roy or Penn & Teller. In Hall’s final act for No. 15 BYU late Tuesday night, he threw three touchdown passes for his best performance yet in Sin City, leading the Cougars to a 44-20 victory over No. 16 Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl. “It means a lot – it’s a special time for me,� Hall said after playing in the Las Vegas Bowl for the third straight year. “It’s something I’ll remember for a long time.� Hall gave the Cougars their third win in five straight Las Vegas Bowl appearances and ended the Beavers’ run of five consecutive bowl wins. He completed passes to eight different receivers, and threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Luke Ashworth, a 17-yard scoring strike to Dennis Pitta and a 15-yard TD pass to Manase Tonga. He had 139 yards passing in the first half. Tonga added an 18-yard rushing touchdown, and Harvey Unga finished with 76 yards rushing and a TD for BYU (11-2). Hall and the Cougars exceled despite 50 mph winds and 30-degree temperatures. Oregon State (8-5) scored on its second possession, but not again until the fourth quarter, when the game was already out of reach.

Schumacher’s legacy at stake with F1 return MADRID (AP) – Michael Schumacher’s return to Formula One after three years in retirement certainly marks a historic turn in the sport’s history. The question is: Will it enhance or damage the German’s glittering legacy? The record seventime world champion, who agreed Wednesday to drive for Mercedes for at least the 2010 season, is F1’s most successful driver with record numbers in all categories: 91 race wins, 68 pole positions and 76 fastest laps.

But will his comeback be a success or another example of an over-the-hill athlete clutching at past glory? “I never left the racetrack. I kept the motivation and maintained it,� Schumacher said. Schumacher returns in one of the most competitive eras of F1, with four champions on the starting grid. That includes Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and McLaren teammate and defending champion Jenson Button, who won with Brawn in 2009.

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Texas to destroy baby blood Samples taken without consent AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas health authorities will destroy more than five million blood samples taken from babies without parental consent and stored indefinitely for scientific research. The Texas Department of State Health Services announced Tuesday it would destroy the samples after settling a federal lawsuit filed by the Texas Civil Rights Project. The project, acting on behalf of five plaintiffs, had sued the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas A&M University System. The lawsuit alleged that the state’s failure to ask parents for permission to store and possibly use the blood – originally collected to screen for birth defects – violated constitutional protections against unlawful search and seizure. The plaintiffs cited fears their children’s private health data could be misused. Under the settlement overseen by a San Antonio federal court, the blood samples collected without parental consent must be destroyed by early next year. It also requires the department to publish a list of all research projects that used the blood specimens. Andrea Beleno, 33, was one of the parents who sued the state. She said she was “stunned” to learn that blood samples taken from her son, born in Austin in November 2008, were being stored indefinitely for unspecified research projects. “You have to give permission for them to give your kid formula in the hospital,” Beleno said. “I don’t understand why you don’t have to give permission for the state to keep your kid’s DNA.”

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Four-year-old Michael Montejo inhales a swine flu vaccination at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Tuesday.

Nasal swine flu vaccine recalled Spray appears to lose strength over time, federal health officials say WASHINGTON (AP) – Drugmaker MedImmune is recalling nearly 5 million doses of swine flu vaccine because the nasal spray appears to lose strength over time, federal health officials announced Tuesday. The vaccine recall is the second this month caused by declining potency and comes as public health officials urge millions of Americans to get vacci-

nated against swine flu. The action affects more than 4.6 million doses, but the vast majority have already been used, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Agency officials said the vaccine was strong enough when it was distributed in October and November. “The slight decrease in potency is not expected to have any effect on the protective effect of the

vaccine,” said Norman Baylor, director of the FDA’s vaccine research office. “We are not recommending revaccination.” The agency is looking into the problem but said it’s not uncommon for vaccines to lose strength over time. MedImmune’s vaccine has a recommended shelf life of about four months. The company has about 3,000 doses in its warehouses but does not know how many remain in the field, according to the FDA. Last week, vaccine maker Sanofi Pasteur recalled hundreds of thou-

sands of swine flu shots for children because tests indicated those doses lost some strength. Most of those doses had already been used, too. Maryland-based MedImmune, a subsidiary of London-based AstraZeneca PLC, voluntarily recalled 13 lots of its vaccine, “due to a slight decrease in potency” discovered through routine quality control testing, said spokesman Tor Constantino. “It’s not a safety concern. People who have received doses from the affected lots do not need to be revaccinated. The doses

were well within potency specification,” he said. Swine flu vaccine has been available since early October, and since then manufacturers have released over 111 million doses for distribution in the U.S. MedImmune makes the only nasal spray version, which can be used by healthy people ages 2 to 49. Only in recent weeks have state authorities lifted restrictions on who can get vaccinated. Previously the vaccines were reserved for high-risk patients, including pregnant women and schoolchildren.

Experts: New York dog is 1st in nation with H1N1 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) – A dog in suburban New York is the first in the nation confirmed to be carrying the same strain of swine flu that is infecting humans, experts said Tuesday. The 13-year-old mixed breed male, which is recovering, apparently caught the virus from his owner. But Michael San Filippo,

a spokesman for the American Veterinary Medical Association, said there’s no evidence that the flu strain can be transmitted from a pet to a person. “In theory it could happen, but so far it’s really looking like a dead end in pets,” he said. Dr. Anne Schuchat of the federal Centers for Disease Con-

trol and Prevention said Tuesday that animals can carry and spread flu viruses, but such cases are rare and people should not be afraid to enjoy their pets. The CDC says swine flu is waning among humans. It said infections were widespread in 11 states, down from 48 in late October.

San Filippo said that the diagnosis of the 2009 H1N1 virus was confirmed at two labs, including Iowa State University’s. The dog, suffering breathing problems, was taken to the Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center in Bedford Hills, N.Y., on Dec. 13.

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NYC victim’s mom: EMTs were ‘inhuman’ not to help NEW YORK (AP) – Two EMTs on a coffee break who failed to help a dying pregnant woman acted “to the best of their abilities,” their lawyer said Tuesday, while the woman’s mother condemned them as “inhuman.” The EMTs, Jason Green and Melissa Jackson, were suspended without pay and the Brooklyn district attorney opened a criminal investigation into the case. State health officials, who called the inaction “appalling,” were also investigating

along with the city’s fire department, which oversees EMTs. The two emergency workers were at the eatery when Eutisha Rennix, an employee, collapsed. Witnesses have said the EMTs told workers to call 911, then left when they were asked to help the woman, a mother of a 3year-old son who was expecting her second child. Cynthia Rennix, the 25year-old woman’s mother, said the EMTs shouldn’t have taken those jobs if they weren’t willing to get

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The VERY last minute Procrastinators have many opportunities this season NEW YORK (AP) – For serious holiday shopping procrastinators, drugstores and convenience stores are offering lastminute deals. Even better for the desperate, many of them will still be open at, say, 3 a.m. Christmas Day. The last-minute rush tends to make these stores busier than they are the rest of the season. “Like every Christmas season, our performance is driven by the final days, which makes this a big week,” said Walgreen Co. CEO Greg Wasson on a conference call with investors Monday. “It could be a more important this year as more consumers delayed the holiday shopping to the last minute.” Most Walgreens locations will be open until midnight Christmas Eve. Nearly 1,600 24-hour locations will be open all night. On Christmas Day, non-24-hour loca-

tions will be open 9 a.m.6 p.m. The drugstore has tech gifts like a Kodak Digital Camera for $69.99 and Disney products, remote-controlled toys and games. And batteries. Don’t forget the batteries. 7-Eleven, open 24 hours, has items like prepaid cell phones, including a Verizon Smooth u350 phone for $19.99 that features a camera, Bluetooth and Verizon service, DVDs, wine, cookies and gift cards such as iTunes cards. 7-Eleven said already, gift-card sales are up in the high double-digits, the most popular being the 7-Eleven card, a prepaid Visa card and iTunes gift cards. For fans of online roleplaying games, 7-Eleven has also increased its selection of multiplayer online game gift cards, which let players buy play

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Raymond Brockmann, of North Attleboro, Mass., shops at a Toys “R” Us store in North Attleboro this week. time or items in online games, including World of Warcraft and Mafia Wars. At CVS, 1,250 stores will be open 24 hours and the rest will have extended hours, open until midnight on Christmas Eve.

NOTICE TO ALL GUILFORD COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS

Incomes, spending rise WASHINGTON (AP) – Personal incomes rose in November at the fastest pace in six months, while spending posted a second straight increase. But economists cautioned that the gains remain too weak to sustain a strong economic recovery. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that personal incomes rose 0.4 percent in November, helped by a $16.1 billion increase in wages and salaries. It reflected the drop in unemployment that occurred last month. The rise in incomes

helped bolster spending, which rose 0.5 percent in November. Still, both the income and spending gains were slightly less than economists had expected. After taking inflation into account, after-tax incomes are rising at an annual rate of just 1.2 percent. Economists say the recovery will require higher levels of income and spending. This is especially true at a time when households are using some income to shrink debt loads and rebuild savings, rather than spend. “Annualized income

2010 GUILFORD COUNTY TAX LISTING WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2010

growth of a little over 1 percent will not be enough to drive a significant recovery in consumption at the same time that debt needs to be paid down,” said Paul Dales, U.S. economist at Capital Economics. Contributing to the cautionary picture was a separate report Wednesday that sales of new homes plunged unexpectedly last month to the lowest level since April. November’s sales fell 11.3 percent. And sales were down 9 percent from a year ago.

All persons and businesses in Guilford County are required by North Carolina law to list for taxation before midnight February 1, 2010, personal property owned on January 1, 2010. Additions, improvements and/or deletions made to your real property during 2009 (examples: aluminum or vinyl siding, central heat and/or air conditioning, storage buildings or detached garages, and swimming pools) must also be listed with the Guilford County Tax Department. Personal property items including aircraft, boats and watercraft, mobile homes, unregistered motor vehicles, and property used in connection with a business are taxable and must be listed. Household personal property items are not subject to property taxation. Vehicles currently licensed in North Carolina are not to be listed for taxation on the personal property listing form, since property taxes for these vehicles will be billed automatically to the registered owner after the license plate is acquired or renewed. However, vehicles which do not have a current North Carolina license plate, trailers registered on a multiyear basis, and motor vehicles owned and leased by public service companies are to be listed. If you do not receive a listing form by January 13th, you should call one of the telephone numbers shown below to request such a form. Listings received and postmarked after February 1, 2010 will be subject to a penalty.

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China central bank says recovery still weak BEIJING (AP) – China’s central bank warned Wednesday that the country’s economic recovery is still weak despite improving conditions and said changes in its development model are urgently needed. In a quarterly report, the People’s Bank of China also said it is studying ways to improve oversight of China’s fi-

nancial industry and guard against excessive risk. “Our national economic situation is getting better, but the internal force of the economic recovery is inadequate,” the report said. “Structural contradictions still exist, so changes in the path of economic development are even more urgent.”

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NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks ended an erratic session with a slender gain Wednesday as rising commodities prices offset disappointment over an unexpected drop in home sales. Gains in commodities drove the shares of energy and materials-producing companies higher, lending support to the overall stock market. Gold, oil and other commodities rose as the dollar dropped. The dollar snapped a four-day winning streak as the latest economic data reinforced investors’ belief that the recovery will be slow. The Commerce Department said sales of new homes plunged 11.3 percent in November to their lowest level since March. The slump was disappointing for two reasons – economists had forecast an increase, and the news

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came a day after stocks climbed higher on a separate report showing a better-than-expected gain in sales of existing homes last month. The housing disappointment followed news that personal spending and income both rose in November. However, economists say growth remains too weak to sustain a strong economic recovery. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 1.51, or 0.01 percent, to 10,466.44. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 2.57, or 0.2 percent, to 1,120.59, while the Nasdaq composite index gained 16.97, or 0.8 percent, to 2,269.64. The ICE Futures U.S. dollar index, which measures the dollar against other currencies, tumbled 0.5 percent. The decline in the dollar makes commodities cheaper for foreign buyers.

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A Commerce Department report showing a sharp falloff in new home sales last month sapped investors’ optimism about the economy. That drove the dollar lower after four days of gains.

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4, with exceptions allowed for a limited number of public places, including retail tobacco stores. Suwalski obtained a retail license to operate a tobacco shop, which he located inside the bar owned by his wife, Sharon. Despite the stand taken by the city, he is adamant that he is not violating the smoking ban ordinance. “It states in no uncertain terms that tobacco stores are exempt,” he said. Police spokeswoman Kristen Veverka said

Tuesday that the Suwalskis will be notified they are in violation, and police will take action to enforce the law if necessary. Jim Suwalski said he encourages police to give him a citation. “Please come write me up,” he said. “I want to get this in court. I don’t believe it’s legal.” Suwalski said that while his tobacco shop has no walls, its boundaries are marked by duct tape on the floor. Veverka acknowledged the ordinance allows

exceptions for tobacco shops, but it doesn’t allow smoke from the shops to contaminate other public businesses. “It is the opinion of the city attorney’s office that the bar owner’s creative attempt to circumvent the council’s clear intent by the use of duct tape and declaring a part of the bar to be a tobacco store violates the ordinance as it also interferes with the rights of nonsmokers, patrons and employees to breathe smoke-free air,” she said.

Indian super-compact overtakes Japan time in sales of super-compact cars. It overtook Japan as the world’s number one producer of basic cars in 2007. Automakers like Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen, General Motors and China’s Shanghai Automotive Industries Corp. are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into the country, hoping to capture a piece of the growing market for tiny, inexpensive

passenger vehicles. As they do so, they are quietly transforming India into an export hub for small car manufacturing. “From a small car production hub perspective, India is right in the center of the radar,” said Michael Boneham, head of Ford India, which plans to roll out its first India-made compact, the Figo, in the first quarter of next year. More than 892,000 basic

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MUMBAI, India (AP) – India has emerged the leader in small cars, overtaking Japan, as declining sales in Western markets coupled with robust growth in Asia redraws the global map of the auto industry faster than many expected. It’s well known that China will overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest car market this year. Less noticed is the fact that India will top Japan for the first

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – A Topeka businessman believes he has found a loophole that will allow people to smoke in his wife’s bar without violating the city’s ban on smoking in public places. But the city’s attorney says using duct tape on the floor of Hot Pockets Billiards and Sports Bar to mark off a 10-foot-by-10foot area where Jim Suwalski operates a tobacco shop doesn’t qualify for the exemption. Topeka’s clean air ordinance went into effect Dec.

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cars – the smallest category of passenger vehicle – will be sold in India this year, up 14 percent from last year and surpassing the 708,034 forecast for Japan, according to J.D. Power and Associates. Unlike China, Russia and Brazil, where consumers buy a range of cars, from basic to luxury, Indians overwhelmingly prefer small, affordable cars.

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Wells Fargo repays bailout funds SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Wells Fargo & Co. said Wednesday that it repaid the $25 billion in bailout funds it received from the Treasury Department under the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The company said in a statement that it redeemed the series D preferred stock issued to the Treasury under TARP in October of last year.

Ford expects Volvo deal with China’s Geely STOCKHOLM (AP) – Ford Motor Co. moved closer Wednesday to selling its loss-making Volvo unit to China’s Geely Group, saying a final deal is expected early next year if financing and government approvals fall into place. If the sale goes through it would be another step in the U.S. auto industry’s retrenchment from global operations, and another acquisition of such assets by a Chinese company.

Energy futures spike amid flat pump prices NEW YORK (AP) – Holiday travelers can expect gasoline prices to remain steady through the weekend even though energy futures spiked Wednesday on a big draw down of crude and gasoline supplies. Energy experts were expecting the amount of crude in storage to fall, mostly because refiners empty their tanks at this time of year for tax purposes. But crude fell by 5 million barrels, more than twice what was expected. On top of that, the amount of crude being imported into the country over the past four weeks fell by 17 percent compared with last year, news that gave energy markets a jolt. Benchmark crude for February delivery rose $2.04 to $76.44 on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

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High Point Enterprise Weather Saturday

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50Âş 28Âş

45Âş 24Âş

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Local Area Forecast Kernersville Winston-Salem 46/30 46/31 Jamestown 47/32 High Point 47/31 Archdale Thomasville 47/32 47/32 Trinity Lexington 47/32 Randleman 47/33 47/32

North Carolina State Forecast

Elizabeth City 45/37

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Asheville 46/34

High Point 47/31 Charlotte 47/36

Denton 48/34

Greenville 50/37 Cape Raleigh Hatteras 49/33 50/43

Almanac

Wilmington 55/48 Hi/Lo Wx

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ALBEMARLE . . . . . .49/35 BREVARD . . . . . . . . .44/34 CAPE FEAR . . . . . . .55/48 EMERALD ISLE . . . .53/46 FORT BRAGG . . . . . .52/36 GRANDFATHER MTN . .44/31 GREENVILLE . . . . . .50/37 HENDERSONVILLE .43/33 JACKSONVILLE . . . .51/42 KINSTON . . . . . . . . . .50/38 KITTY HAWK . . . . . . .46/41 MOUNT MITCHELL . .44/31 ROANOKE RAPIDS .47/32 SOUTHERN PINES . .51/36 WILLIAMSTON . . . . .49/37 YANCEYVILLE . . . . .45/31 ZEBULON . . . . . . . . .49/33

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50/38 44/29 62/53 63/50 57/45 44/28 59/50 44/31 63/49 61/50 57/50 44/29 53/43 55/43 58/49 49/39 55/45

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Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; ra/rain; rs/rain & snow; s/sunny; sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms; w/windy

Across The Nation Today

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ALBUQUERQUE . . . .41/16 ATLANTA . . . . . . . . .49/41 BOISE . . . . . . . . . . . .29/10 BOSTON . . . . . . . . . .38/29 CHARLESTON, SC . .60/54 CHARLESTON, WV . .35/27 CINCINNATI . . . . . . .40/37 CHICAGO . . . . . . . . .36/36 CLEVELAND . . . . . . .39/34 DALLAS . . . . . . . . . .46/26 DETROIT . . . . . . . . . .34/31 DENVER . . . . . . . . . . .17/4 GREENSBORO . . . . .47/31 GRAND RAPIDS . . . .32/30 HOUSTON . . . . . . . . .60/36 HONOLULU . . . . . . . .79/67 KANSAS CITY . . . . . .35/19 NEW ORLEANS . . . .69/42

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Today

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38/14 53/32 28/13 38/30 65/47 38/36 41/29 38/24 43/30 43/28 37/28 22/5 46/37 36/25 53/34 80/69 24/16 56/37

LAS VEGAS . . . . . . .51/35 LOS ANGELES . . . . .68/45 MEMPHIS . . . . . . . . .57/35 MIAMI . . . . . . . . . . . .78/72 MINNEAPOLIS . . . . . .31/29 MYRTLE BEACH . . . .55/49 NEW YORK . . . . . . . .38/30 ORLANDO . . . . . . . . .77/62 PHOENIX . . . . . . . . . .57/35 PITTSBURGH . . . . . .38/29 PHILADELPHIA . . . . .37/28 PROVIDENCE . . . . . .38/24 SAN FRANCISCO . . .58/43 ST. LOUIS . . . . . . . . .50/32 SEATTLE . . . . . . . . . .41/34 TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . .40/14 WASHINGTON, DC . .35/27 WICHITA . . . . . . . . . .27/15

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Friday

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87/71 39/34 72/50 53/40 25/11 69/54 69/46 35/34 83/69 76/56

COPENHAGEN . . . . .36/35 GENEVA . . . . . . . . . .49/43 GUANGZHOU . . . . . .75/61 GUATEMALA . . . . . .75/54 HANOI . . . . . . . . . . . .83/66 HONG KONG . . . . . . . .74/66 KABUL . . . . . . . . . . .45/26 LONDON . . . . . . . . . .40/34 MOSCOW . . . . . . . . .35/21 NASSAU . . . . . . . . . .81/72

Winter storm starts to spread across Midwest OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Holiday travelers battled slick, icy roads and scattered flight cancellations and delays on Wednesday as a major winter storm began to spread across much of the nation’s midsection – and the worst of the weather was still expected to come. The storm was likely to intensify by today, bringing heavy snow, sleet and rain to a large swath of the Plains and the Midwest. A foot or two of snow was possible in some areas by Christmas Day. “It’s an usually large storm, even for the Plains,� said Scott Whitmore, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Topeka, Kan. In northwest Kansas, snow started falling before sunrise Wednesday, after freezing rain had already iced up roads. Part of Gove County saw 8 inches of snow, though it was far lighter elsewhere, said Albert Pietrycha, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Goodland. A stretch of Interstate 70 in western Kansas was snowpacked by midafternoon, although it wasn’t closed – yet.

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UV Index for 3 periods of the day.

8 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 4 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Friday

Hi/Lo Wx 52/33 68/46 43/26 80/67 32/17 62/50 40/38 77/57 58/35 42/31 42/37 38/30 58/45 34/19 42/35 33/21 38/36 23/15

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First Full 12/24 12/31

New 1/15

Last 1/7

0-2: Low The higher the UV 3-5: Moderate index, the higher the 6-7: High need for eye and 8-10: Very High skin protection. 11+: Extreme

Lake Levels & River Stages Lake and river levels are in feet. Change is over the past 24 hrs. Flood Pool Current Level Change High Rock Lake 655.2 653.6 -0.2 Flood Stage Current Level Change Yadkin College 18.0 2.32 -0.24 Elkin 16.0 2.12 +0.01 Wilkesboro 14.0 2.39 0.00 High Point 10.0 0.98 -0.04 Ramseur 20.0 1.96 -0.17 Moncure 20.0 14.51 0.00

Pollen Forecast

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ACAPULCO . . . . . . . .86/70 AMSTERDAM . . . . . .37/33 BAGHDAD . . . . . . . .72/53 BARCELONA . . . . . .62/46 BEIJING . . . . . . . . . .42/13 BEIRUT . . . . . . . . . . . . .69/53 BOGOTA . . . . . . . . . .69/47 BERLIN . . . . . . . . . . .35/33 BUENOS AIRES . . . .79/63 CAIRO . . . . . . . . . . . .74/56

Statistics through 6 p.m. yesterday at Greensboro

UV Index

Sunrise . . . . . . . . . . . .7:28 a.m. Sunset . . . . . . . . . . . .5:12 p.m. Moonrise . . . . . . . . .11:52 a.m. Moonset . . . . . . . . . . .Next Day

Around The World City

24 hours through 6 p.m. . . . . . . .0.00" Month to Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.61" Normal Month to Date . . . . . . . . .2.24" Year to Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.62" Normal Year to Date . . . . . . . . .42.32" Record Precipitation . . . . . . . . . .0.77"

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Friday

Today

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38/35 42/29 70/56 77/56 81/68 72/53 48/28 39/34 34/22 82/71

PARIS . . . . . . . . . . . .39/35 ROME . . . . . . . . . . . .60/55 SAO PAULO . . . . . . .79/66 SEOUL . . . . . . . . . . .44/31 SINGAPORE . . . . . . .86/76 STOCKHOLM . . . . . . .25/23 SYDNEY . . . . . . . . . .81/71 TEHRAN . . . . . . . . . .55/45 TOKYO . . . . . . . . . . .53/43 ZURICH . . . . . . . . . . .42/41

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Hi/Lo Wx 40/30 61/46 83/66 37/17 88/77 32/24 76/71 54/42 52/44 42/29

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