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Old Man Winter sticks around Snowfall snarls school schedule BY SARAH CAMPBELL scampbell@salisburypost.com

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Bringle Ferry Road disappears over the crest of a snow-covered hill in eastern Rowan County. Forecasters say more cold days are ahead.

Ice remains threat to drivers, pedestrians BY SARAH CAMPBELL AND S COTT J ENKINS scampbell@salisburypost.com

Transportation and law enforcement officials are warning drivers to be careful if they have to drive on icy roads this morning, and to stay off the roads if they can. Tuesday’s temperatures didn’t rise above the freezing mark and were expected to drop to around 22 degrees overnight. While transportation crews cleared major roadways, many secondary roads throughout the county remain untouched after a winter storm left a glaze of ice atop a covering of snow. The North Carolina Department of Transportation planned to hit the roads again at 6 this morning,

working to clear ice across Rowan County. John Thomason, transportation supervisor for the Rowan County Transportation Department branch, said although crews cleared Interstate 85 and main routes such as Jake Alexander Boulevard and Innes Streets on Tuesday, ice was likely to form overnight. “We’ll have to run over the main roads with salt,” he said. Thomason said with only a few secondary routes being cleared Tuesday, roadways remain hazardous. “They are solid ice,” he said. Secondary roads, subdivision streets, overpasses and bridges are especially susceptible to black ice. Thomason said 28 trucks with spreaders and plows, four contract

trucks with spreaders and about 10 trucks with graders worked until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Crews are using the plows to scrape the roads and spreaders to distribute salt. A Department of Transportation press release issued Tuesday said that as of Jan. 7 — before the winter storm hit — the agency had already spent $26.2 million of the $30 million budgeted this fiscal year for snow and ice removal. If the state agency needs extra money, it will be drawn from the general maintenance budget. National Weather Service Meteorologist Blair Holloway told the Post as temperatures dip into the mid-teens through the next

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Patrick Rose, left, chips away at the ice covering the driveway at his home on U.S. 29 on Tuesday.

Icy road conditions have halted classes for Rowan-Salisbury School System students for the past three days, throwing a wrench into the district’s schedule. Although students will make up the days by attending class on Jan. 21 and Feb. 21, both scheduled teacher workdays, and Saturday, Jan. 22, high school exams schedules are already off track. Rita Foil, the district’s public information officer, said exams will continue when schools reopen, with Agencies the remain- closed, der of the some alter exam sched- schedules, 11A ule being finalized at that time. “Students were instructed to take study materials home last Friday for all courses in the event school would be closed for students at anytime during the exam schedule,” she said. “This allowed for students to continue to study and be prepared to take exams.” High school students are set to begin a new semester Jan. 25, but Foil said requirements must be met before the semester begins. “Appropriate adjustments will be made when we know the outcome of the days missed from school,” she said. Kannapolis City Schools also canceled classes today. Ellen Boyd, the school system’s director of community relations, said a makeup day for today has not be decided.

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SAT still a go Salisbury High School will continue to host the SAT on Jan. 22, despite the school system’s decision to make up Tuesday’s snow day on that Saturday. “It is still scheduled that day and they are prepared to go head and administer the SAT,” Foil said. “They will have room at the school to administer the SAT plus have the make-up day.” Students who have signed up to take the SAT that day

Road crews will be back on the road at 6 a.m. to remove ice that formed overnight. scott jenkins/SALISBURY POST

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Organizer: More than 200,000 toured Carolina Christmas Tuesday. “We’re not exactly sure on the total numbers ... but 200,000 plus people and some phenomenal nights.” Those big nights of more than 2,000 vehicles were tempered by evenings of low attendance because of the weather, even a snowy Christmas Day. “The weather was very tough in December, I will say that,” Miller said. “Mother Nature did her thing.”

Overall, he said the speedway received positive feedback on the drive-through light display, the Bethlehem village and skating rink. Miller said his company, which planned, marketed and oversaw the 42-night run of “Carolina Christmas,” already is tweaking things for a bigger Carolina Christmas in 2011. The 2.5-mile, drive-through park of 1 million lights in 2010 probably will expand to 4 miles this year. A “huge hit” in the first Carolina Christmas was visitors’ being able to drive on a portion of the Charlotte Motor

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Weather was a factor, but light display was big draw BY MARK WINEKA mwineka@salisburypost.com

The “Carolina Christmas” drive-through light park at Charlotte Motor Speedway met expectations in its first year, even with some tough weather challenges in December, according to the lead organizer. “It went great,” Mike Miller, president of Salisburybased Miller Davis Inc., said

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Speedway’s high-banked track, Miller said. The light park will incorporate more of that experience in 2011. Also, the world’s largest television screen, or Jumbotron, will be installed at the track this year. It will be integrated into the speedway’s holiday celebration. Organizers particularly want to offer more lights as people first drive in and are considering a whole new entrance to the light park. “It will definitely make a huge impact on the entire event,” Miller said. wAYne hinshAw/SALISBURY POST

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researchers examined were full of similar examples. Some were obvious — like “y’all” in the South or “yinz” in Pittsburgh — and some more mysterious. The word “suttin” was found over and over in New York City, a shorthand for “something.” Jacob Eisenstein, a postdoctoral fellow of computer science in Carnegie Mellon’s Machine Learning Department, and his colleagues were able to analyze the geotags attached to Twitter messages sent from mobile phones for the study. In all, they looked at 4.5 million words. “Some of what we found really just confirms previous intuitions, but some things were much more specific for social media,” said Eisenstein, noting the phrase “very tired.” Northern Californians tend to substitute “hella” for very, whereas New Yorkers opt for “deadass” tired; those

in Los Angeles would be more likely to follow the word tired with the abbreviation “af” — short for “as (expletive.)” Some of the differences across Twitter can be explained by the need to write concisely to fit the site’s 140character limit. But others, not so much. While using “u” in place of the two-character longer “you” is pretty common, a lot of New Yorkers do the opposite and lengthen the word to “youu.” Or even emphasize “I” by writing two of them — as in “II.” Scott Kiesling, associate professor of linguistics at the University of Pittsburgh, said social media provides researchers lots of easily obtainable data in which they can explore and examine how people are speaking. He said the next step is examining whether these phrases spread like “pancake batter hitting a pan or hop from city way,” Miller said. “Every venue is different.” But his company gained a lot of experience in 2010 and exposed new people to Charlotte Motor Speedway and racing. Visitors to the light park represented all 50 states and several foreign countries, Miller said. The Speedway Club also was successful in coming holiday dinners with the light park. Last week, crews took down the light displays. And as soon as weather permits, signs, trees and the Bethlehem Village will be coming down and packed away in storage trailers. Carolina Christmas ran from Nov. 22 to Jan. 2, and was open 6-10 nightly. Cost per vehicle was $20.

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Because the speedway is used to handling traffic and large numbers of people, it dealt pretty well with the crowds, according to Miller. When there were delays, “we made it as easy as possible for guests,” by offering food and hot chocolate, Miller said. Miller Davis is talking with several other venues, including other Bruton Smith-owned racetracks, about doing similar Christmas drive-through light parks. Winterland, the Indiana lighting contractor for Carolina Christmas, “has engaged us to help them expand light parks throughout the country,” Miller said. “The first year is always tough, whether it was here in Contact Mark Wineka at Rowan County or at the speed- 704-797-4263.

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Deputy finds submachine gun in bag A Rowan County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office deputy working private security at a VFW party arrested a man carrying a submachine gun in a sports bag, a report said. John Cletis Jackson Jr., 23, of 603 W. Horah St., is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. He was jailed under a $25,000 secured bond. Deputy Jagger Naves was providing security at VFW Post 3006, 1200 Brenner Ave., Saturday night. Standing in front of the building, he noticed someone walking beJACKSON tween vehicles. The man crouched down between cars for several seconds, then stood back up and entered the building. Naves decided to investigate, and found someone had left a blue Nike bag atop a tire on one of the cars. When he picked it up, Naves noticed it was heavy and had a metallic sound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He immediately thought it could be weapons,â&#x20AC;? the report stated. Inside the bag, Naves found a MAC-10 submachine gun and a MAC-10 magazine with ammunition. Naves went inside and found Jackson, who owned the bag, and discovered he is a convicted felon. Jackson has a criminal record in Rowan County dating back to 2006, including charges of assault on a female, possession of a concealed weapon and drug charges.

Suspects arrested in December robbery The Rowan County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office has arrested two suspects in a Dec. 22 beating and robbery. Travis Carroll King, 24, of 121 Baucom Acres Drive, and Robert Kevin Eddings Jr., 24, of 125 Baucom Acres Drive, have each been charged with felony common law robbery. Eddings was additionally charged with misdemeanor larceny and misdemeanor simple assault. He was jailed under a $7,500 KING secured bond. King received a $10,000 secured bond. On Dec. 22, deputies responded to 125 Baucom Acres Drive after Dustin Parson, Justina Phoenix and Dennis Lowery were robbed and beaten, the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office reported. Taken from the three was a cell phone, the Playstation 3 they let Eddings borrow, $215 cash and severEDDINGS al ID cards, a pair of shoes, makeup and a pocketbook, according to a report. The Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office is still investigating and more arrests may be made.

Man subdued by police faces additional charges Additional charges have been filed against James Edward Helms Jr., the man Rowan County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputies subdued with a stun gun Friday night. The charges include possession of a weapon of mass destruction â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a short-barrelled shotgun. Helms, 52, of 185 Mendenhall Road, was arrested Friday after threatening to â&#x20AC;&#x153;kill any law enforcement officer that showed up at his address,â&#x20AC;? the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office reported, as deputies went to his home to serve a warrant for a domestic violence order and domestic violence protection order. Deputies saw Helms holding a HELMS long gun and standing behind a door. They called in the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Special Response Unit. Helms eventually left the home but refused to follow deputiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; instructions, the report said, and deputies used a stun gun to take Helms into custody. Helms was charged with assault on a female, possession/manufacturing a weapon of mass death/destruction, possession of stolen goods and resisting, obstructing or delaying arrest. He is in the Rowan County jail under a $70,000 secured bond.

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FireďŹ ghters douse the smoldering remains of a home on Dominion Drive in Granite Quarry. Several ďŹ re departments were called out to battle the blaze that caused signiďŹ cant damage to the home. The occupants were not home at the time but reported that a dog was inside. B Y S ARAH C AMPBELL scampbell@salisburypost.com

GRANITE QUARRY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cindy Alley said when her 3year-old son, Douglas, looked out the window Monday, he spotted something unusual. Smoke was billowing from the side of the house across the street. Alley called 911 about 10:30 a.m. and Granite Quarry Fire Chief David Morris said the fire to the mobile home at 104 Dominion Drive was under control about 20 minutes later, but the damage is â&#x20AC;&#x153;significant.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pretty much everything inside the home was a total loss,â&#x20AC;? Morris said. Neighbors say Nate Miller and Keri Shepard occupied the home. Miller told emergency responders the home was valued at $75,000. Miller told the Post he left the house shortly before the fire broke out, leaving their dog, a miniature pinscher named Triumph, inside. After dialing 911, Alley said

FireďŹ ghters douse the smoldering remains the home. her husband, Keith Alley, went across the street to rescue the dog. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(He) kicked the door in to try to save the dog, but there

was just too much smoke for him to go in,â&#x20AC;? she said. Miller said he believes the dog died in the fire. After ensuring all occu-

pants were out of the house, Morris said the focus shifted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At that point our attention

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ROCKWELL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; As Matthew Gelam was driving down Shuping Mill Road to see his cousinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new dog, he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to arrive and find the house on fire, and the Australian Shepherd, Jack, inside. Gelam used a cement â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcomeâ&#x20AC;? sign found outside the home and threw it through the glass front door. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even get the door open and he (Jack) jumped through the glass,â&#x20AC;? Gelam said. Owner of the home, Daniel Walter, 27, of 1865 Shuping Mill Road, had only had Jack for three days and his home for two years, when the fire struck. Walter purchased the 1600square-foot home only two years ago, and had just finished remodeling, adding new kitchen countertops, floors and paint. Jon c. Lakey/SALISBURY POST

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LEWISVILLE — George SALISBURY — Mrs. Mary Simerson Watkins Lee, 89, of Follett Wilson Sr., 83, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 at Lake Park Lewisville, died peacefully on Nursing after being in declining health for several months. Saturday, January 8, 2011. Born July 4, 1921 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of George was the late Spencer and Minnie Procter Simerson. born in GerMrs. Lee attended Ellis and Spencer schools, manton, N.C. was a lifetime member of Calvary Baptist to George Church at Ellis Crossroads and attended MaceHarold and donia Moravian Church, Clemmons while livPearl (Savage) Wilson. He ing in Advance. was educated She is preceded in death by husbands, in Germanton, Dewey F. Watkins of Salisbury and Efird H. at R. J. Lee of Advance; as well as sisters, Nadine KepReynolds High ley, Becky Swicegood; and brother, William Simerson. School and at She is survived by her daughter, Gwen Watkins Bickett and Appalachian husband Rod of Charlotte; grandson, Nathan Bickett; sister, State Teacher's College. He Sue Niblock of Cleveland; and brother, Boyd Simerson of left R.J. Reynolds High School in 10th grade to join Homestead, Fla., formerly of Salisbury. Mrs. Lee spent the last two years at Lawyers Glen Retirethe U.S. Navy during World War II. He was severely ment in Mint Hill where she made many friends with residents wounded during gunnery and staff enjoying the many activities, especially arts and practice while serving in the crafts for which she found a latent talent. Visitation: Will be held 1-2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church Pacific. Mr. Wilson did his student teaching in Mountain on Thursday, January 13, 2011. City, Tenn. and began his Funeral Service: Will follow at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist teaching career at Francis Church with Dr. Rick Cockerham officiating. Garrow High School in Memorials: May be made to Lawyers Glen Retirement LivValdese, from 1950 to 1957, ing Activity Dept., 10830 Lawyers Rd., Charlotte, NC 28227. serving as band and chorus A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Lake Park director. From 1957 to 1971 Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Indian Trail for their wonhe was band and chorus director at Boyden High School derful care, love, and concern during her final days. Another as well as supervisor of music special thank you to David and Betty Barrier of Ellis Crossfor the Salisbury City Schools. roads who provided love, friendship and a watchful eye over During his tenure in Salisbury Mrs. Lee prior to her moving to the assisted living. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Lee family. Onhe directed many musicals at the high school and was music line condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneraldirector for several Piedmont home.com. Player productions as well. In 1971 he moved to Brunswick County to start a Phyllis Gail Edwards music program in the schools KANNAPOLIS — Phyllis Gail Edwards of Kannapolis, there. He served as band and passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 at Tucker Hospice House, chorus director at Shallotte surrounded by her family. Middle School, Waccamaw Born Jan. 15, 1941, she was was the daughter of the late Middle and West Brunswick Nallie and Bessie Combs Austin, and was the High School. After retiring second of four children. from Brunswick County In addition to her parents, her husband of 47 Schools he served on the School Board. He enjoyed a years, Ken Edwards, preceded her in death in lengthy retirement in Holden 2006. She was also preceded in death by her Beach and Lewisville, N.C. son, Chris Edwards, and by her older brother, He is survived by his wife Jimmy Austin. of 61 years, Doris Lehman She is survived by her children, Kennette Wilson; his children, George Yates and husband Graden, Brent Edwards and F. Wilson, Jr. of Key Largo, wife Kris, and Lynn Edwards and wife Ashlyn. Fla.; Ellen W. Watson (DarPhyllis was the proud grandmother of Christopher Harold, rell) of Deep Gap, Carol A. Wilson of Falmouth, MA; Al- Charlotte Harold, Kenneth Yates, Keri Yates, Kameron Yates, fred C. Wilson (Lyn McAllis- Noah Yates, Lindsey Edwards, Ryan Edwards, Rinnah Edter) of Salisbury; J. Russell wards, Weston Edwards, and Ayden Edwards. She is also surWilson (Karen S.) of vived by her brother Jerry Austin and her sister Patsy Ajala. Lewisville; his sister, Anne W. Throughout her life, Phyllis paralleled the Proverbs 31 Oliver of Winston Salem; his woman. She was a Godly wife that did her husband's heart brother James H. Wilson and good all the days of her life. He safely trusted in her. She was wife Sandra of Clemmons. He never known to be idle; whether it was taking care of her also leaves nine grandchil- house, her children, her animals, or her garden. Her candle dren and three great granddid not go out by night. The many hours of garden work and children. He was predeceased by brother in law, Bob Oliver. canning always benefited friends, church, and family. All who Service and visitation: A knew her were blessed by her wisdom and kindness. Her chilbrief funeral service will be dren, grandchildren will rise and call her blessed for the herheld on Friday at noon grave- itage that she leaves them. She also had a great love for her side at the National Cemetery, church, Kannapolis West A Church of God. She was a faithful Statesville Blvd., Salisbury; and serving member for 50 years. She was a Sunday School Lucy Tompkins Huntley Dorothy 'Dot' Maner with Rev. Pete Taylor officiat- teacher and blessed many each week with her gift of song or SALISBURY — Mrs. Huntley died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, in SALISBURY — Mrs. ing, followed by a time of fel- as an invaluable member of the choir. Her greatest love was Salisbury. Dorothy "Dot" Maner, 83, of lowship and remembrance at Born Feb. 7, 1919, in Whitmell, Va., she was the daughter of Salisbury passed away Tues- the Keppel Auditorium Lobby the love she had for Jesus Christ. Her desire to please and exemplify Him was evident in every area of her life. "Favor is the late Martin Henry Tompkins and Lucy Venable Tompkins. day, Jan. 11, 2011 at her resi- at Catawba College. deceitful and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the Mrs. Huntley was a graduate of James Madison University dence. Memorials: The family in Harrisonburg, Va. She was a very caring and generous perArrangements are incom- suggests in lieu of flowers, Lord, she shall be praised" Proverbs 31:30. son, a faithful pastor's wife, a conscientious and loving mother, plete at this time, Summersett that memorials be made to Visitation & Services: Will be held at Kannapolis West A grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a dedicated Funeral Home is assisting the the Salvation Army or Church of God on Friday, Jan. 14, 5-7 p.m. with the service folschool teacher, director of a sheltered workshop, and a volun- Maner family. lowing afterward at 7 p.m. Entombment will be at Carolina Lewisville Library. teer in a children's medical clinic for nearly 15 years. Lyerly Funeral Home is Memorial Park Mausoleum. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Huntley was preceded in Memorials: May be made to Kannapolis West A Church of serving the Wilson family. death by her husband, The Reverend Doctor Harvey L. HuntOnline condolences may be God Choir, 2211 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081. ley, Sr., a pastor for 38 years and former president of the made at www.lyerlyfuneralOnline condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralSoutheastern Synod of the Lutheran Church in America. home.com home.com Survivors include her son, The Reverend Doctor Harvey Lewis Huntley, Jr. and his wife, The Reverend Jan Huntley of Salisbury; daughter, Susan Venable Huntley of Columbia, S.C.; grandchildren, Elizabeth Marie Roma and her husband Robert Mrs. Margaret W. Lowman of Irmo, S.C., Georgia Catherine Godfrey and her husband JaGraveside Service son of Irmo, S.C; and great-grandsons Carter Lewis Godfrey, 1;00 PM Wednesday Samuel Robert Roma, and Benjamin Cooper Godfrey. Funeral Service: Will be held at 11a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13. Rowan Memorial Park at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, where Mrs. Huntley was a Mausoleum member for many years. The church is located at 1416 Broad — River Road, Columbia, and The Reverend John P. Trump will Mrs. Rebecca Simerson be officiating. View the Salibury Post’s complete list of obituaries 2 PM Wednesday Memorials: Contributions may be made to St. Andrew's Calvary Baptist Church and sign the Obituary Guest Book at www.salisburypost.com Lutheran Church. Visitation: 1-2 PM Tuesday Please sign the online guest book at ShivesFuneralHome.at the Church com. 803-754-6290

MOORESVILLE — Velma Elizabeth Lambert Barnett, 84, of Mackwood Rd., Mooresville, passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at her residence. Born Feb. 11, 1926, in Mooresville, she was the daughter of the late John Harvey and Nancy Shoemaker Lambert. Mrs. Barnett was a homemaker and former employee of Mooresville Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Donald, Gene, Fred and Vernon Lambert; and sisters, Pearl Small, Eva Wilson, Mary Stephens, Nita Isenhour and Naomi Lambert. Mrs. Barnett is survived by her husband, Hubert McLelland Barnett, whom she married July 14, 1945; children, Eddie Barnett and wife, Darlene, of Salisbury, Tommie Barnett, of Troutman, and Susan Fogleman and husband, Tony, of Mooresville; grandchildren, Traci Collins and husband, Rory, Nichole Fesperman and husband, Brian, Melissa Reddish and husband, Chad, and Noah Fogleman; and great-grandchildren, Chandler Collins, Khara James Clifford 'Cliff' Gantt KANNAPOLIS — James Clifford "Cliff" Gantt, 90 of Kan- Fesperman and Garrett Fesperman. napolis died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at his home. Funeral & Burial Services: Born Jan. 15, 1920 in Pickens County, S.C., he was the the Funeral services will be held son of the late Clifton and Jessie Hughes Gantt. Cliff was a veteran of World War II serving at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, at in the U.S. Navy. He had worked at Black's the Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Drugstore and Yorkmont Drugstore for many Chapel, Mooresville, with years. He also had worked part-time at the Rev. Glenn Dancy, III officiMedicine Shop. He was a member of Jackson ating. Burial will follow at Park Baptist Church, and an avid sports fan, es- Glenwood Memorial Park, pecially a Clemson Tiger fan. He also loved Mooresville. Visitation: The family will gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in receive friends 12:30-2:00 p.m., Thursday, prior to the by three sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen May- service at the funeral home. Memorials: May be made hew Gantt, three children; Thomas C. Gantt of Concord, Julie Gantt Ward of Kannapolis and to Hospice and Palliative Care James Lynn Gantt of Landis; six grandchildren: of Iredell County, 2341 SimonThomas Gantt of Tamarac, Fla., Andy Ward (Amanda) of Salis- ton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, bury, Travis Ward of Athens, Ga., Eric Ward of Kannapolis, Gina Dahiya (Narinder) of Glenview, Ill., Lori Russell (Kevin) Mooresville, is serving the of Huntersville; nine great-grandchildren; Heather and Haley family of Mrs. Barnett. ConGantt, Tyler and Charlize Ward, Trey, Riley, Jordan and Grif- dolences may be made to the fin Dahiya, and Ryan Russell; his three sisters; Jessie Gragg Barnett family at www.cavin(Alan) of Asheville, Florence Freeman (Alvin) of Walhalla, SC, cook.com. and Ellen Irwin of Spartanburg, S.C. Funeral Services: Will be 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 at Reba F. Overman Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. John Estes ROCKWELL — Mrs. Reba and Rev. Herman Absher. Burial will be at Carolina Memorial Freeland Overman, 87, of Park. Rockwell passed away on Jan. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM 10, 2011 at Rowan Regional prior to the service. Medical Center, Salisbury. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Funeral Arrangements are Jackson Park Baptist Church 1005 Jackson St., Kannapolis, NC incomplete at this time. 28083. Powles Funeral Home of Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneral- Rockwell is assisting the home.com Overman family.

SALISBURY — Allen Reid Arey of Salisbury passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at Autumn Care of Salisbury. Born Aug. 5, 1920 in Granite Quarry, he was the son of the late Lottie Reynolds Kenerly Arey and Julius Cicero Arey. Mr. Arey was preceded in death by a son, Richard Allen Arey, owner of Arey's Barbecue in Rockwell; and 3 brothers, Norman Arey (Mary, Virginia) of Winston-Salem, Greer Arey (Rachael) of Salisbury, and Herman Arey (Polly) of Woodleaf. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Lowder Arey, of Autumn Care; son, Steve Arey (Mary) Salisbury; grand daughters, Jennifer Kristen Arey of Asheville and Jamie Arey Powell of Waynesville; step-grandson, Ken Harmer of Salisbury; and 2 great-grandsons. Service: Funeral Service will be held at the Summersett Chapel at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Steven Haines officiating. The Past Exalted Rulers of Salisbury Elks Lodge #699 will present the ritual for deceased member. Entombment: Will be at the Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum following the memorial with the Rowan County Honor Guard Military Salute. Visitation: Will be held Friday, Jan. 14, 1-2 p.m. at Summersett Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Salisbury Elks Lodge #699, 508 S. Main St. Salisbury, NC 28144, The VA Medical Center Volunteer Services, W.G. Heffner VA Medical Center, Brenner Ave. Salisbury, NC 28144, or 1st United Methodist Church Choir, 217 S. Church St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Arey family and online condolences at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

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Construction equipment stolen ued at more than $2,000. The investigation continues. In other crime news: â&#x20AC;˘ Someone broke into a car at First Baptist Church of Gold Hill on Sunday. The vehicle, a Ford pickup, contained telephone equipment, two rifles and two scopes, cash and power tools. â&#x20AC;˘ A break-in reported Thursday at Carolina Stalite, 16815 Old Beatty Ford Road, Gold Hill, where someone took two digital cameras, two notebook computers and a cassette converter. The thieves damaged a safe box and an interior door. They left behind a pry bar, hammer and other tools. The value of the items stolen was more than $1,000. â&#x20AC;˘ A home in the 200-block of Cedar Drive, Salisbury was broken into sometime be-

tween Jan. 4 and Thursday. Thieves took several items of jewelry and a flat-screen television. â&#x20AC;˘ CJ Auto Repair, 5710 Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell, reported someone took several items including a single-barrel shotgun, more than $1,800 worth of 12-volt batteries, a portable torch and $300 in rolled coins. Thieves damaged a metal door, a gate latch and chainlink fence. â&#x20AC;˘ A home in the 900 block of Parks Road, Woodleaf reported a break-in on Saturday where thieves took a weedeater, power trimmer, drill, other tools and a battery charger. â&#x20AC;˘ Someone stole power tools from a home on Georgia Street in Concord on Sunday. The person took a router, nailer, saw, sander and electric drill as well as four camping chairs.

Rep. Watt sets January hours for Rowan office U.S. Rep. Mel Watt, D-N.C., has set January office hours for his satellite office in Rowan County. Adam Hall, an aide for Watt, will be available to help expedite interactions with federal agencies and receive questions or concerns about legislative issues.

The aide will also help constituents obtain government publications, provide access to White House tours, secure U.S. flags at cost and provide applications for military academies. The office will be open each Thursday in January from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the

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January has been designated National Blood Donor Month to raise awareness of blood donation during the time of year when blood supplies often fall to their lowest levels. Donations traditionally decline during the post-holiday season, due to busy schedules and inclement weather that can prevent people from keeping donation appointments. At the same time, the need for blood remains constant in the early months of the year. You can give blood at one of the following blood drives: â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Cleveland Community Blood Drive, 11745 Statesville Blvd. (IGA Parking Lot), Cleveland. For an appointment, call Linda Gregory 704633-8984 or Elaine Hewett 704278-0661. â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Rowan Regional Medical

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Blood Drive, St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 326 N. Main Street, China Grove. For an appointment, call the Red Cross office at 704-633-3854. â&#x20AC;˘ Monday, Jan. 24, 2:30 p.m.-7 p.m. St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 205 St. Paul Church Road. Walk-ins welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ Friday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m.6:30 p.m. Granite Quarry Elementary, 118 S. Walnut St., Granite Quarry. For an appointment, call Patty Helms at 704279-2154. â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday, Jan. 30, 1 p.m.5:30 p.m. Salem Evangelical Lutheran, 5080 Sherrills Ford Road. For an appointment, call Penny Barger at 704-636-0352. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ The blood drive schedule is subject to change. Calle the Elizabeth Hanford Dole Chapter of the American Red Cross office at 704-633-3854 for the latest information.

StateBriefs LEXINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Authorities say a 7-month-old baby in Davidson County has tested positive for cocaine. Sheriff David Grice tells WGHP-TV that Kaden Morris had chewed on a small plastic bag Friday that had drug residue. His parents, Jason and Brandi Morris, have been charged with misdemeanor child abuse and with contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. The Davidson County Department of Social Services is caring for Kaden and his 4-year-old sister The child was taken to a hospital and was found to have traces of cocaine in his system. Grice says the child appeared to be healthy and doing fine. Jail officials say the Morrises are both being held under $10,000 bond. They do not have listed attorneys.

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Perdue being honored by University of Florida RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue is being honored by the University of Florida, where she earned two graduate degrees in education. The universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president announced Tuesday that Perdue will receive the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Distinguished Alumnus Award for this year. Perdue earned a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in community college administration and a doctorate in educational administration during the mid-1970s. Perdue and her family moved to New Bern after finishing her studies. State Board of Education Chairman Bill Harrison nominated Perdue for the award. Perdue is the current chairwoman of the Southern Regional Education Board. Perdueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press office said there are no details yet on how the governor will receive the award.

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School closings mount as ice lingers on NC roadways RALEIGH (AP) — Housebound North Carolina residents ventured out under a faintly warming sun after the recent winter storm but braced for yet another day of roadways glazed by ice and snow. “We had to ice skate to the store this morning,” Amanda Blount, 31, of Monroe, said after she and her husband slid and shuffled to the corner convenience store to check on its owner. “It’s miserable down here. You can’t hardly go nowhere.” Tuesday was the second day Blount’s 11-year-old son stayed home from his school, closed due to roads left icy by hours of freezing rain atop several inches of snow. Today could be a third day of family togetherness as forecasters warned that Tuesday’s midday melt would freeze again before the morning rush hour. Department of Transportation spokeswoman Beaty warned Greer overnight temperatures would fall into the teens and 20s. “The morning commute, it’s going to be slippery. It’s going to be hazardous,” Beaty added. Freezing drizzle fell over North Carolina’s population centers from Charlotte and Winston-Salem east to Raleigh, which had up to a quarter-inch of precipitation Tuesday. Frosty precipitation was possible again by Wednesday morning, while accumulations of six to 12 inches of new snow were forecast between Wednesday and Thursday morning for northwest mountain communities such as West Jefferson and Boone, the National Weather Service said. State highway crews spent Tuesday trying to clear roads of the precipitation that fell as heavy snow in the mountains, ice in the RaleighDurham area, and both in Charlotte, Beaty said. But plows, salt and sand had limited effect on highways spotted with ice patches as long as the weather remained near

or below freezing, she said. “You can’t push it off. You’re at the mercy of Mother Nature,” Beaty said. “We need sunshine. Overcast is not helpful. The weather isn’t going to help us at all until we get some warmer temperatures or sunshine.” DOT said it already had spent about $26 million of the $30 million it set aside for ice and snow removal work for the year ending June 30, and those expenses had all occurred before the third winter storm in North Carolina since Dec. 1 arrived Monday. “If you can do anything for the state, could you pray that we get warm weather for the rest of the winter?” Gov. Beverly Perdue joked during a visit to a DOT maintenance yard in Raleigh. DOT would use money from its general maintenance budget once it spent the entire $30 million. Though state troopers and ambulances were busy responding to traffic accidents, there were no fatalities in North Carolina blamed on the weather and few reported power outages, the state Division of Emergency Management said. “People are being careful, and they should be because the side roads are horrible,” said Jeff Keith, a spokesman for Mecklenburg County’s emergency transport service. “Generally, people are going slower and the accidents they’re having, they’re glorified fender benders.” However, a 7-year-old girl was in critical condition Tuesday, a day after she was hit by a van while sledding. Sara King was sledding on a hill in the Charlotte suburb of Indian Trail on Monday when she slid into the street and she was struck by the passing vehicle, authorities said. She was in surgery Tuesday at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, a nursing supervisor said. In downtown Charlotte, police closed streets around the 48-story Duke Energy Center as large sheets of ice slid from its slanted peak. Avoiding trouble was on

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A driver slowly takes his car through a snowy street in Matthews on Monday. sleet, ice and several inches of snow, as much as 9 inches in some places, blanketed states from Louisiana to the carolinas mostly unaccustomed to arctic weather and caused at least three deaths and left thousands without power. Eileen Schink’s mind when she surveyed the ice coating her rural road in the Rowan County town of Woodleaf and decided against driving to her job as a bookkeeper. “The roads are just too bad,” Schink, 36, said after deciding to stay home for a second day. Her decision was confirmed when she heard that one of her colleagues at a company that manages 11 convenience stores spun out on her way to work Tuesday, tried to move from her position blocking the road, and wound up in a ditch. But Jason LaBorde drove 90 miles from Durham to get to his job site in Greenville over roads that were still slick even after most of the ice had melted. LaBorde said he works as a crew chief at an armored car company and

were cooped up again today. Over the weekend, Blount said she stocked up on diapers, soups, crackers, and the cheese crucial to the grilled cheese sandwiches that were warming the family. “It’s a nice vacation day. I’m glad to be with my husband,” she said.

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Storm that shut down the South turns north RALEIGH (AP) — The snow-and-ice storm that has shut down much of the South slowly rolled toward the Northeast on Tuesday, revealing a regional culture clash along the way. Southerners seemed resigned to waiting out winter headaches such as slick roads and paralyzed airports. But people from Ohio to New York, who face up to a foot of snow in their third blast of winter in as many weeks, were already putting pressure on state and local governments to spare them from travel tangles and snow-choked roads. Across the South, communities remained encrusted in ice and snow for a second straight day. Road crews fared little better than in the storm’s opening hours, owing mostly to their lack of winter equipment. Frustrated motorists sat idle on slippery pavement or moved at a creep. Millions of people just stayed home. In Atlanta, which had only 10 pieces of snow equipment when the storm hit, officials planned to bring in nearly 50 more pieces — the most resources marshaled for a storm in a decade. Mayor Kasim Reed said backup supplies of salt and sand were on the way, too. Mail delivery was restricted to just a few places because postal employees could not get to work. Many schools and other institutions planned to stay closed Wednesday out of caution. The storm has been blamed for 11 deaths and many more injuries. Despite the inconvenience, Southerners confronted the aftermath with patience — and a certain amount of wonder. Lynn Marentette, a school psychologist who lives south of Charlotte, stayed home after classes were canceled. She spent the day catching up with friends on Facebook and watching children sled down a nearby hill — and ignored the stack of paperwork on her desk. “It is a beautiful, beautiful day out there,” she said. “I have some paperwork and some things I’ve really put off doing, but how often do you have a chance to enjoy the snow?” Nobody seemed to be complaining much at Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, ei-

ther. “It’s a once-in-a-decade event. There is no reason to prepare for it. It is not a wise spending of funds,” said Brent Taylor, an executive for the United Way who was pulling a sled carrying his 5-year-old daughters, Elise and Grace. In Columbia, S.C., Will Nelson gingerly made his way down an icy sidewalk Tuesday, trying to get some lunch from a nearby Chick-fil-A. The 72year-old retired lawyer said he was impressed with the condition of the roads considering what little snow-removal equipment most Southern cities and states own. “We’re from hardy stock. A little bit of this isn’t going to hurt us,” Nelson said. “Plus, it’s the sunny South. Most of the time it snows one day and it is gone the next.” The South’s experience offered a preview of what’s in store for states from Ohio to New England, a region already tired of winter after digging out from two storms in recent weeks. Those wintery blasts included a Christmas weekend blizzard that provoked anger in New York City and New Jersey over the slow cleanup. Andre Borshch, owner of a chimney maintenance company in New York, worried that the city could come to a halt again. “I’m not sure anybody’s going to make the right decisions,” he said. “Alaska and Canada spend six months like this, and they have no problems. But here in New York, the city doesn’t know what to do with snow. It’s like they’ve forgotten how to do it.” New York City and its suburbs could get 8 to 14 inches of snow, with reduced visibility and wind gusts up to 35 mph, forecasters said. Long Island could get as much as 15 inches. In New England, forecasters were predicting up to a foot across most of Connecticut and the Boston area. By Tuesday evening, widespread flight cancelations moved from the South into the Northeast and Great Lakes ahead of the storm. More than 3,500 flights had been scrubbed for Tuesday and at least 1,000 more were expected to be canceled today from Atlanta to Chicago to Boston. American

expected hundreds of cancellations, but one type of flight was sacrosanct — international ones leaving out of New York’s Kennedy Airport. In Atlanta, trucker Vernon Cook, 67, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., had been sitting idle on an interstate ramp in Atlanta for almost 24 hours. His semi stood in a long line of tractor trailers that couldn’t move because of ice. “I’ve been a trucker for 46 years and have seen nothing like this,” said Cook, who was hauling a load of synthetic rubber from Beaumont, Texas, to Fayetteville, N.C. “I’ve always been stuck for a little short time, even in Chicago. Georgia DOT is not working, not on this road.” But elsewhere, people seemed accepting, and in some cases cheerful, about canceling plans for school, work and errands. Atlanta city Councilman Kwanza Hall spent much of Monday sledding and shoveling alongside his neighbors. He said many of his constituents didn’t mind staying in for part of the workweek. “We’re very fortunate this time because the storm didn’t knock most of the power out,” Hall said. “So you still have warmth, lights and television. You just can’t go anywhere.” Passengers stranded at an Atlanta bus station were helped by good Samaritans, including a woman who made the 15-mile drive from Smyrna, Ga., to drop off sandwiches. Valencia Dantzler of Chicago had been stuck at the station since Sunday and took matters into her own hands: She called the McDonald’s corporate office and arranged for a downtown restaurant to bring food to the passengers. “He brought like 150 double cheeseburgers and fries and salad. We ended up running out of food,” she said. The storm will also take an economic toll. North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue said the state has already spent $26 million of the $30 million it set aside this fiscal year for stormrelated cleanup expenses. “If you can do anything for the state, could you pray that we get warm weather for the rest of the winter?” she said. “These trucks and these workers all come with a cost.”

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here was a small crack in the door, just big enough for me to see through. As I steadied my eye to fit the crack, I met a pair of dark, glassy eyes staring back at me. We were told — the children, that is, to stay away from the car shed. We had a car but rarely did Daddy park it in the shed. The old people used to say, “it’s so cold that you could hang meat.” Well, so it was. Inside the car shed was a large, beautiful brown-eyed deer hanging upside down on the wall. Pretty scary for a 5-yearold. I can’t remember if I ran home frightened out of my head or was just so traumatized that the memory stops there. But that’s it: my first memory of my daddy, “the hunter.” A few years ago on Christmas Eve at the Anthony family gathering, I prepared a moose roast. As Daddy had done when we were young, it was served and digested without anyone knowing its identity. Delicious. They all thought it was beef. Jack Hoover, a friend of mine, had killed the moose on one of his trips to Canada. Jack lives in Salisbury but says he hunts deer, turkey and wild hog nearly every day during hunting season, mostly in Anson County. Anita Waller is the manager of Hill’s Minnow Farm and Sporting Goods Store on Bringle Ferry Road, which is a check-in station for wildlife killed in North Carolina. Walking through the front door, I expected to see Daddy and his hunting buddies hanging around swapping stories. But there was Anita, a young, beautiful brown-eyed dear (forgive the pun, but she really is). I was amazed at her knowledge of hunting and wildlife food preparation. She told me she eats deer meat three to four nights a week and has eaten it for such a long time that beef now tastes weird to her. Anita has shot six deer this past season, which ended on January l. She also hunts wild turkey. Turkey season begins on April 9, she said. Anita says she prefers eating wild game if it is processed correctly, as it is healthier for you. James Shaver, who lives on Liberty Road, does most of her processing. It’s no quick meal from the kill to the supper table. She says the longer it hangs, the better. In her opinion, a deer should hang about a week and a half, then be processed. Just as you would soak country ham in water to eliminate some of the saltiness, my mother

always soaked venison and other wildlife meat. Anita says if the meat is processed correctly this is not necessary. But I feel it is to your own taste and prefSubmitted photo erence. Venison and oth- this photo of a group of hunters with the deer they bagged is from around 1945, says Sara Anthony hill. hill's father, er game meats may Russell Anthony, is standing with his rifle at the far right of the photo. Seated below him is dolph hathcock. be marinated in 4 Standing to the far left is Wiley Gillis. cups of milk with 1 teaspoon of garlic salt for several days in the refrigerator to tenderize and eliminate most of the wild taste.

Anita’s Venison Cubed Steak with Onion Gravy Anita was reluctant to give me this recipe, as this is her specialty. 1 pound venison cubed steak Vegetable oil for frying House of Autry Chicken Breader Salt and pepper to taste Cut steak into serving size, salt and pepper to taste (use salt sparingly as Autry Chicken Breader has salt in it.) Coat the steak pieces with Autry Chicken Breader and fry until brown on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside. For the Gravy:

3 cubes beef bouillon 1½ C. hot water 1½ C. cold water 2 Tbsp. House of Autry Chicken Breader 1 large chopped onion

Dissolve 3 beef bouillon cubes in 1 ½ cups hot water in the same pan you have fried the steak. Stir 2 tablespoons of Autry Chicken Breader into 1 ½ cups cold water then add to the pan. Cook until slightly thickened, add the steak back to the pan. Add chopped onion, cover and simmer for 1 hour.

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Anita Waller, an avid hunter, shares some of her game recipes.

Remove the breast from the soak water and place in a large roasting pan. Mix together the 2 cans of soup and the 2 cans of water. Add the celery and carrots to the pan. Pour the soup mixture over the turkey breast and vegetables. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 1 ½ hours until done or the thickest part of the breast reaches 175-180 degrees. • • •

Anita’s Baked Wild Turkey Breast In a large pot with enough water to cover the breast, add 3 tablespoons of salt and 1/2 cup cider vinegar. Soak the turkey breast for about 12 hours. 4-pound turkey breast (approximately) 2 cans cream of celery soup 2 soup cans of water 2-3 celery stalks, chopped 2-3 carrots, chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Deer jerky 2 pounds venison ham, sliced in ¼ inch thick strips Marinate strips up to 12 hours in: ½ C. Worcestershire sauce 3 C. soy sauce ½ C. brown sugar 1 Tbsp. liquid smoke Remove from marinade and process in a dehydrator for 10 hours. Store in plastic bags. (Food dehydrators can be purchased at Walmart stores for approximately $40.) • • •

My husband and I had business friends when traveling in Texas. These recipes come from their Corpus Christi Junior League cookbook “Delicioso! Cooking South Texas Style.” These folks really know how to cook and barbeque wild game. They say to try the following recipe on someone who does not like game.

avoid drying out. Baste with marinade. It is important that bacon is placed next to the meat on the skewer. Serve with your favorite rice. • • •

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Cut breasts into 1-inch cubes. Cover in dressing and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Cut onions, baCombine all ingredients in a con and bell peppers into 1-inch squares. Alternate meat, bacon, large baking dish or dutch oven bell pepper, mushrooms and onion that can be used in the oven. Cover and bake 3 hours at 300 on skewer. Place on grill and cook 10 to 14 degrees. Do not open the lid. Serve over rice or egg noodles. minutes, turning frequently to

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— Grumpy Without My Winks Dear Grumpy: My personal take is that unless you work a swing shift, you should be able to drag your carcass out of bed by 9 a.m. when you have houseguests. But you’re right: It’s your house. If you worked out, practiced the trombone or meditated in the morning, you would have a legitimate claim to your privacy; sleep qualifies. It is rude of your guest to intentionally bang around in the morning. Take this issue out of the realm of passive aggression and say to your future mother-in-law, “The coffee pot is all set up for morning, and breakfast food is ready in the fridge. Can you manage on your own until 9:30? I really do need to sleep until then.” Dear Amy: I have been friends with a couple for more than 35 years. We have been through thick and thin. They are frequent guests of mine, and while visiting they have the run of my house. Over the past few years, they have suffered some economic reverses because of the economy, some bad luck and a number of bad choices on their part. These conditions have affected their lifestyle, retirement plans, etc., but they are not exactly suffering. I achieved some career success and am retired in a resort area. During their most recent visit, they were

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More power to the people Laurels to the fact that most Rowan County residents didn’t lose power because of this week’s snow and ice. That’s a bright, warm contrast to the shivery ordeal many experienced back during the great ice storm of 2002, when 46,000 Rowan residents suffered through outages that extended more than a week. As of Tuesday evening, Duke Power reported about 730 customers without power across North and South Carolina, including nine in Rowan County. Apparently, one brush with extended powerlessness is enough for many folks: More than 7 million portable and standby generators are expected to be sold this year, according to industry researchers. Generator sales have more than doubled in the past five years. • • • Dart to drivers who don’t slow down on slippery roads. Southern drivers know how to deal with heat and humidity — crank up the AC and fill up on iced tea — but we’re less practiced at the slippery stuff. Fortunately, local authorities reported few serious accidents resulting from the first storm of 2011. Although major metro areas such as Charlotte had the typical flurry of weather-related accidents, no fatalities had been reported as of Tuesday. Let’s hope we can still say the same after this morning, when many roads were still icy, especially secondary routes. • • • Laurels to the state and local road crews who were out spreading brine and sand before the storm hit, and have literally worked around the clock to clear major thoroughfares such as I-85. It can be frustrating if your street still resembles an Olympic bobsled run this morning. But storms that linger, giving areas more than one dose of snow or ice, make the streetclearing operation more difficult. Ultimately, even equipped with scrapers and sand spreaders, road-maintenance crews are at the mercy of Mother Nature, just like the rest of us. It takes some sunshine to speed along the final cleanup, and it looks like we’re due some today. • • • Dart to the temporary shortage of snow sleds in local stores. Most people don’t associate the sunny South with the need for snow gear. We seem to live in a time of weather extremes — hot, hot summers and cold, cold winters. With that in mind, households with children around should probably keep a list of goods to have on hand in case of a snow emergency: flashlights, bottled water, nonperishable food, rock salt shovels and — before Bernhardt’s runs out — sleds.

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10A • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012

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Two perspectives on Arizona •

When moral restraints fail, evil emerges

n the aftermath of the senseless wounding of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Democrat of Arizona, and the murder of six others, including U.S. District Judge John Roll and 9year-old Christina Green, there will be many who will use this tragedy to advance their own political agendas. Explanations will be sought and blame assigned. Necessary questions will be asked: Did the clerk at the Sportsman’s Warehouse in Tucson violate any CAL laws in selling the Glock 19 THOMAS 9mm gun to the accused, 22-year-old Jared Lee Loughner? Loughner reportedly cleared an FBI background check. So why didn’t that check discover what one Arizona official called Loughner’s “mental issues” and should they have disqualified him from purchasing the weapon? Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is being criticized because she “targeted” some Democratic members of Congress for defeat in the November election, superimposing crosshairs on their districts on her SarahPAC website. Rep. Giffords was one of those “targeted.” At the time, Giffords criticized the display saying people need to be “responsible” for their actions. Left-wing bloggers blamed Palin for contributing to the poisoned political atmosphere, but that explanation is too easy. Next week is the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration. Less than three years later, leftwing Soviet sympathizer Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated Kennedy. Were liberals to blame for that horrific killing? Of course not. The assassins of Presidents William McKinley (an unemployed anarchist) and James Garfield (a disgruntled man rejected for a diplomatic post) lived in an era free of talk radio and cable TV. Radio, TV and social media didn’t exist when actor John Wilkes Booth, a Confederate sympathizer, shot and killed Abraham Lincoln. More gun laws would not have stopped Booth, or the others for whom laws against murder were not deterrents. The best “explanation” for this horror came from Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain. In a statement, McCain put the blame where it belongs, on “a wicked per-

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A woman sits at the makeshift memorial of flowers and signs left outside the Tucson, Ariz., Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. son who has no sense of justice or compassion.” He added, “Whoever did this; whatever their reason, they are a disgrace to Arizona, this country and the human race, and they deserve and will receive the contempt of all decent people and the strongest punishment of the law.” That is moral clarity. It places blame where it should be, on the shooter. Many people listen to talk radio, or watch political debates on cable TV. They don’t then pick up a gun and attempt to assassinate public officials. Pima County, Ariz., Sheriff Clarence Dupnik, a Democrat, denounced what he said is the nation’s vitriolic political climate: “The anger, the hatred, the bigotry that goes on in this country is getting to be outrageous.” He said Arizona had become “the mecca for prejudice and bigotry.” Anyone familiar with political discourse in America knows it has been rough and tumble from the beginning. Long before modern media, newspapers condemned politicians they didn’t like, questioning their character and moral fiber. To end vibrant, even incendiary political rhetoric, would require the eradication of politics, itself. Other countries

have such a system. They're called dictatorships. Evil exists and a few are possessed by it. C.S. Lewis said that evil isn’t an absolute; it needs good. It’s a parasite that rides on good. G.K. Chesterton offered an explanation for evil we may not want to hear, because it places blame where we like it least: “Men do not differ much about what things they will call evils; they differ enormously about what evils they will call excusable.” We tolerate, even promote, many things we once regarded as evil, wrong, or immoral. And then we seek “explanations” for an act that seems beyond comprehension. Remove societal restraints on some evils and one can expect the demons to be freed to conduct other evil acts. The fault, as Shakespeare wrote, “lies not in our stars, but in ourselves.” Once tolerated, evil grows like the parasite alluded to by Lewis. It inevitably and predictably leads to other evils, like the tragedy in Tucson. • • • E-mail Cal Thomas at tmseditors@tribune.com.

Incendiary rhetoric is the soil for violent seed

n the day Christina-Taylor Green was born, 19 men using four hijacked airbuses left a pristine American morning forever stained with blood. As she was entering life, the rest of us were absorbing a lesson in how mean life can be. We saw proud towers disintegrate like sand castles, mangled bodies pulled from rubble, people with tear-streaked faces holding up photos of missing loved ones. And there bloomed in us a sense of union strong as blood ties, a renewed reminder of who we are. We are Americans. “All” of us. LEONARD For some, it was likely a PITTS revelation. After all, we are quicker to define ourselves in tribal terms than national ones. We are African-American women. We are Jews. We are Southerners. We are conservatives. We are Mexican immigrants. We are gays. But the events of that baby’s birth day showed that others do not see the fine distinctions into which we put so much stock. That day they told us, with unmistakable clarity: you are all Americans, whatever else you are. Christina-Taylor Green was shot Saturday at a supermarket near Tucson. She was among six people killed in the attempted assassination of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Democrat from Arizona. Fourteen others were wounded, including Gif-

fords, who was shot through the brain. She is still fighting for life at this writing. Her alleged assailant is Jared Lee Loughner, a 22-year-old Army reject kicked out of a community college in September for behavior his classmates found threatening and bizarre. Authorities say Loughner has left a trail of Internet postings suggestive of a disturbed loner given to incoherent rantings and a belief that he has powers of mind control. It was probably to be expected that the political spin was in motion before the bodies had even cooled. Tea party activist Judson Phillips quickly deCHRISTINA flected blame for the tragedy. Giffords, he reportedly noted on his website, is “a liberal,” but, he said, “that does not matter now.” Of course, if it didn’t matter, he wouldn’t have mentioned it. “At a time like this,” he said piously, “it is terrible that we do have to think about politics, but no matter what the shooter’s motivations were, the left is going to blame this on the Tea Party movement.” It would indeed be specious and simplistic to blame that movement for this massacre. That makes as much sense as Jerry Falwell blaming feminists and the ACLU for the 9/11 attacks or media reports blaming video games for Columbine. If authorities are correct, we

already know who to blame for this: Jared Lee Loughner. And he seems to have been motivated less by politics than by mental instability. That said, Phillips’ attempt at a preemptive defense suggests a certain guilt of conscience, a tacit acknowledgement that political discourse in this country has become a national disgrace, hateful, poisonous and coarse. And that the tea party movement bears a lion’s share of the onus for that. And that if the movement did not cause Saturday’s tragedy, it did create the atmosphere that made such a tragedy feel ... inevitable. It was not the seed, but it was the soil. Media empires have been built and political careers advanced upon a kind of violent, proudly extremist rhetoric that has less to do with elucidating philosophical differences than with demonizing them, stoking division through hatred and fear of the other, whether the other be Mexican, Muslim, gay or a dreaded liberal. There is, we have been repeatedly told, a difference between people like that and “real” Americans. Something to keep in mind as we mourn the dead, among them a 9-year-old girl who aspired to help the less fortunate. On the day she was born, we remembered something important about ourselves. It was long forgotten by the day she died. • • • Leonard Pitts is a columnist for the Miami Herald. E-mail: lpitts@miamiherald .com.

(Or uncommon wisdom, as the case may be)

Assuming either the Left Wing or the Right Wing gained control of the country, it would probably fly around in circles. — Pat Paulsen

Moderately Confused

LETTERS Shooting reveals liberal hypocrisy Remember back when the Fort Hood shooting occurred how the mainstream media and political left (pretty much one and the same) went out of its way to avoid any mention of the shooter being Muslim or any insinuation that radical Islam had anything to do with it? Well, lo and behold, within minutes of the shooting in Arizona, these very leftists (the county sheriff, New York Times, CBS News, MSNBC, ABC News, members of Congress and Senate) were immediately blaming the language of conservatives for the incident. One particular example of this hypocrisy was their citing Sarah Palin’s recent campaign map showing vulnerable congressional districts with gun sights on them. Of course, these liberals conveniently

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forget that the Democrats displayed a similar map in 2004, featuring nine bullseyes over regions where Republican candidates were considered vulnerable that year, and was accompanied by a caption reading: TARGETING STRATEGY. A smaller caption, beneath the bullseyes, read: BEHIND ENEMY LINES. Who is really the purveyor of hate? Over a year ago, liberal analyst Juan Williams decried the vitriol from those of his own political persuasion. He noted how many of his fel-

low leftists publicly stated their desire for the death of those with whom they disagreed (President Bush, Rush Limbaugh, Bill O’Reilly, etc.). By contrast, when the illness of liberal Sen. Ted Kennedy was publicized, pretty much every prominent conservative, including those thus targeted by the liberals, stated that they wished the senator well and were praying for him. It really gave Williams pause to see the contrast. I know I’m doubtless naïve, but the hatred and hypocrisy of the left, and its being ig-

nored by most of the media (with whom it shares a common vision), still astounds me. — Stuart Smith Salisbury

Bad makeup choice Regarding the Rowan-Salisbury School System holding class on Saturday as a snow makeup day: Attendance is crucial. Children can’t learn if they are not there. However, my children will not be attending Saturday school. There are plenty of available weekdays for making up today’s snow day. We’ve been pushed around long enough by plenty enough government and or organizations. I’m taking a stand. They had better not be marked as unexcused absences. I hope I am not alone in this opinion. — Rachel Stewart Salisbury

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Closings, delays • All Rowan County Ys will open Wednesday at 10 a.m. They will run Funcamps. • Catawba College will open and start classes two hours late today, at 10 a.m. • Rowan-Cabarrus Community College has canceled day classes today. The status of evening classes will be decided sometime today. • Kannapolis has canceled garbage collection today. • Salisbury residents are asked to place garbage and recycling containers at the curb on their regular collection days and leave them there until they are collected. Limb and leaf collection is currently not under way. • Salisbury transit service officials will decide whether to resume service today after assessing road conditions. • Tuesday’s Rowan County Board of Health meeting has been rescheduled for Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in the community room at the Health Department. • The Spencer Board of Aldermen has rescheduled Tuesday’s meeting for 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at Town Hall. The agenda will stay the same. • The Faith Board of Alderman has rescheduled Tuesday’s meeting for 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at Town Hall. • The Salisbury Planning Board meeting slated for Tuesday has been postponed until Jan. 25 at 4 pm. • The Salisbury Tourism and Cultural Development Commission meeting set for Tuesday will be rescheduled. • The meeting of the Destination Development Subcommittee of the Salisbury Tourism and Cultural Development Commission has been postponed until Feb. 8. • The meeting of the Advisory Committee for Better Housing has been rescheduled to Thursday at 2 pm. • The Salisbury VA and Outpatient clinics in Charlotte, Hickory and WinstonSalem will resume normal operations today.

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Residents encouraged to check on seniors BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com

As snow and ice on Rowan County roads interrupted some services to seniors this week, local nonprofit director are recommending people check on older neighbors and loved ones. Rick Eldridge, executive director of Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, said it’s important for anyone to stay at home if possible when conditions are icy — especially senior adults who could hurt themselves in a fall. “People should make sure to call and check on their neighbors who are senior citizens and go and help out if needed,” Eldridge said. “I think for the most part, older folks are pretty savvy about knowing to stay at home, and that’s probably the best thing to do.” Rufty-Holmes was closed Monday and Tuesday. Eldridge said he hoped it would open again today — maybe later than 8 a.m. — but that would depend on on road conditions. Eldridge said the center provides information and education to seniors before winter weather events like this

happen. “To be better prepared, have emergency supplies on hand and have a plan for these things that you might encounter,” Eldridge said. “Make sure that you have enough medication on hand and you have a place to go if you don’t have any heat.” Eldridge says case workers at the Rowan County Department of Senior Services, which is housed in the RuftyHolmes building, often contact people to make sure they have everything they need. Through a senior services program called “Are You OK?” staff members also call enrolled senior adults daily to check in on them. If a large number of power outages were to occur in Rowan County, leaving residents without heat, he said Rufty-Holmes would activate a Red Cross emergency shelter at its building. “We would be able to bring in folks that needed to be sheltered until things got better,” he said. “That would include not only providing them warm place to stay, but also food and what-

ever else would be required.” The organization is monitoring the situation closely and keeping in touch with the Red Cross, Eldridge said. Few power outages were reported by Tuesday afternoon, so the shelter was not needed. Eldridge said anyone who needs assistance with shelter, food or other necessities should call the county emergency services department, who will find someone who can help. Rita Sims, executive director of Meals and Wheels in Rowan County, said her organization follows the lead of the schools when deciding whether to deliver meals. “If the schools are closed for bad weather, then we don’t deliver,” Sims said. Schools across the county were closed both Monday and Tuesday, so no meals were delivered on those days. Sims was not sure Tuesday afternoon if the service would resume today. Sims said Meals on Wheels currently serves about 200 people on 27 routes throughout the county. It depends on

Snowfall affects city services BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

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SCHOOL FROM 1A will be excused and counted as present. Foil told the Post this is the first time students have attended classes on a Saturday since Superintendent Dr. Judy Grissom took over in 2006. Saturday classes will begin at the same time as a typical school day, but students will be released three hours earlier than normal. Some local residents were unhappy with the district’s decision to hold class on Saturday. Salisbury resident Rachel Stewart said she would have rather seen the school system add days to the end of the school year rather than take away a Saturday. “In our family, weekends are our time,” she said. “I don’t think the school system has the right to take away from our family time.” Stewart said her granddaughters, who go to Granite Quarry Elementary, will not attend the Saturday makeup day. “My gripe is not with the school system .... it’s just the principle of the whole thing. “They’ll have plenty of Saturdays that they’ll have to give up when they grow up and get jobs.”

Teachers off, too Foil said teachers who missed Tuesday and today will make up the days Jan. 22 and Feb. 21. But, those who did decide to head to school will have annual leave days forgiven during spring break. Foil said those who worked Monday have the option to take an annual leave day, a day without pay or work with their principal to make up the time they missed. “Dr. Grissom has sent out an e-mail to the teachers last night to explain all the options,” she said. Contact reporter Sarah Campbell at 704-797-7683.

volunteers to bring weekday lunch meals to senior adults, disabled county residents and other homebound people in the county. “We’ve given them emergency meal packs that we got out before Thanksgiving that they’re supposed to use at times like this when we can’t get out,” Sims said. But after the Christmas weekend storm and this week’s winter, those meal packs are now running out. Sims said most people in the program have other food to eat in their home, but those who don’t have any left can call to get help. “Each of our clients does have an emergency contact, so they do have someone they can get in touch with,” Sims said. “If they need something and they cannot reach their family or contact, then we’d ask them to call Meals on Wheels and we will get them the necessary help.” To contact Meals on Wheels of Rowan, call 704-633-0352. To contact the Rowan County Department of Emergency Services, call 704-216-8900.

Two deer, top photo, stand out in a field along Agner Road in eastern Rowan County after the recent snow and ice. Snow falls, above, on an old tractor parked in a field of broom sage along Panther Creek Road. The dock and ramp, left, at the boat access on Bringle Ferry Road at the Tuckertown Reservoir.

Salisbury residents could see garbage and recycling trucks this weekend. Residents who haven’t had their trash or recycling collected by Friday afternoon should leave their garbage and recycling bins out this weekend until crews empty them. Due to snow and ice, the city has implemented its Inclement Weather Action Plan due to snow and ice. Service delivery updates include: • Clearing of roads: The city Street Division crews are working to clear roadways and public parking lots. Crews have been working around the clock to salt and scrape roadways. • Solid waste and recycling collection: Crews could not pick up garbage or recycling Monday. Collections resumed at noon Tuesday, with Monday and Tuesday routes collected first. Residents should place garbage cans and recycling bins at the curb on their typical collection day and leave them out until waste and recycling are collected. Leave the collection bins at the curb over the weekend if garbage and recycling hasn’t been collected. • Transit: Salisbury Transit Service has not operated buses this week. Following an inspection of roadways, officials will decide this morning regarding transit services for Wednesday. • Limb and leaf collection: Due to weather conditions, residential limb and leaf collection is not under way. Contact reporter Emily City meeting cancelations Ford at 704-797-4264. and postponements include:

Plan to call ahead

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In times of inclement weather, Rowan County residents should call ahead to the following sites to verify hours of operation.

several nights, motorists should continue to drive with caution. “Certainly, as temperatures dip below freezing any wet roadways will refreeze if they aren’t frozen already,” he said Monday. Holloway also warned drivers to be wary of patches of black ice on seemingly clear streets. Most people have been taking warning of hazardous driving conditions to heart, staying off the roadways. The N.C. Highway Patrol had responded to about four collisions in Rowan County between midnight and 5 p.m. Tuesday. The agency investigated about 30 accidents Monday between 5:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., but none with serious injuries. “The call volumes have been comparatively light,” Sgt. B.E. Hower said. “I think people are doing the right thing, so we aren’t having a bunch of collisions.” Some Rowan County residents had to get out Tuesday for work and other tasks. Patrick Rose rode with his sister Tuesday morning to visit relatives and said she “was having a tough time. There were a few slippery spots.” In the afternoon, Rose started chipping away at the ice and snow covering the driveway at the house on U.S. 29 he shares with his girlfriend, Sherri Burchfield. He wanted to clear the drive before she got home from work. It was a daunting job. Rose had a long driveway and a shovel and hoe to break up the ice. The New York native has lived in North Carolina four years.

Rowan County Department of Environmental Management Landfill Recycling Sites • Rowan County Landfill: 704-278-2211 • Dunns Mountain Road Site: 704-637-7399 • Goodnight Road Site: 704-637-2115 • Julian Road Site: 704637-5781 • Kannapolis Site, West Eighth Street: 704-938-3213

• Liberty Site, Stokes Ferry Road, Gold Hill: 704-6372745 • Providence Church Road Site: 704-636-1798 • Rock Grove Site, Rock Grove Church Road: 704-8551780 • Woodleaf Road Site, Woodleaf: 704-278-3006 • Landfill, Campbell Road, Woodleaf: 704-2782211

Union Power remains on alert MONROE — Union Power continues to be clear of outages after the area was hit with snow, sleet and ice Monday and Tuesday. All crews are on alert and extra crews are on standby if outages occur. Members of Union Power Cooperative can report their outages by calling our Outage Reporting Number at 800-794-4423. If your telephone number is not recog-

nized when you call in, you will need your account number or meter number to report your outage. For steps we take to restore power, visit www.union-power.com and click on Report Outage. Union Power Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, which provides electric service to more than 65,000 members in Union, Stanly, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Rowan counties.

• Salisbury Planning Board meeting slated for Tuesday has been postponed until 4 p.m. Jan. 25. • Salisbury Tourism and Cultural Development Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday will be rescheduled. For more information, please contact Diana Moghrabi at 704-638-5240. • Destination Development Subcommittee meeting of the Salisbury Tourism and Cultural Development Commission scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed until Feb. 8. • Advisory Committee for Better Housing meeting scheduled for Monday has been rescheduled to 2 p.m. Thursday. Officials ask residents not to call 911 unless there is an emergency posing an immediate threat to life, health or property. For non-emergency Salisbury police calls, call 704-6385333. For non-emergency Salisbury Fire Department calls, call 704-638-5351. Salisbury Police Chief Rory Collins reports vehicular accidents have been limited. “I encourage citizens to limit travel as much as possible until road conditions improve,” Collins said. “If you must travel, please take your time and use extreme caution.” For future inclement weather service delivery changes and meeting postponements, watch Acc ess16 TV or visit www.salisburync.gov and click on the most current press release under the heading of “News.”

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“We haven’t really had any need of snow gear since we’ve been down here,” he said. “But it looks like the first opportunity, we’re going to be going out and getting some.” Yatta Marnwenh drove to her job at Genesis Eldercare in the morning, then to the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles office on U.S. 29 in the afternoon to renew her driver’s license, which was to expire today. She said driving on icy roads Tuesday morning was “a little scary.” When Marnwenh arrived at the license office around 3:15 p.m., hers was the only vehicle in the parking lot. Nobody else was inside getting their driver’s licenses or getting them renewed. She took short, careful strides across the ice-covered parking lot at the license office and said she’d already fallen earlier in the day on the parking lot where she works. Marnwenh wasn’t injured in her fall, but Rowan Regional Medical Center said its emergency department treated six people Tuesday who had been hurt when slipping and falling on ice. Staff at the hospital recommend people take care in wintry weather, shoveling snow slowly — and not at all with heart or back problems — wearing layers when going outside and treading lightly on icy roads and sidewalks. Marnwenh, who said she’ll know today how sore she is from her fall, is sure to take that advice to heart. And her plan for getting to work this morning is probably sage advice for anyone who, like her, must be on the roads. “I’m just going to get up early and do the same thing I did today,” she said, “drive slowly and with caution.” Contact reporter Sarah Campbell at 704797-7683. Shavonne Potts contributed.

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Flooding hits Australia’s third-largest city BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — For weeks, the flooding in eastern Australia has been a slow-motion disaster, with drenching rain devastating wide swaths of farmland and small towns. Now, rivers are rising in Brisbane, the country’s thirdlargest city, forcing people to flee both suburbs and skyscrapers. Flooding that has unfolded since late November across the waterlogged state of Queensland turned suddenly violent Monday, with a cloudburst sending a raging torrent down the Lockyer Valley west of Brisbane. Hundreds had to be rescued by helicopter Tuesday. Greg Kowald was driving through the center of the town of Toowoomba when the terrifying wall of water roared through the streets, carrying away cars and people. “The water was literally leaping, six or 10 feet into the air, through creeks and over bridges and into parks,” Kowald, 53, told the Associated Press on Tuesday. “There was nowhere to escape, even if there had been warnings. There was just a sea of water about a kilometer (a half-

mile) wide.” When the flood The flash flood struck, he parked his killed 10 people in car and ran for highone day and left 78 er ground while missing. That raised watching the carnage to 20 the number of below: cars turned confirmed dead in all into scrap metal the previous weeks flung into a railway from high water. line, giant metal inWindows exploddustrial bins tossed ed, cars bobbed in the about as if made of churning brown wapaper, a man clinging ter and people desdesperately to a powperately clung to er pole as the relentpower poles to surless tide surged vive. Police Commisaround him. sioner Bob Atkinson A rescuer pushed described it as “an inthrough the churning land instant tsunawater and yanked the mi.” associated press man to safety as “What we saw in a sports field was covered with several feet of water tuesday. Ramia watched. OthToowoomba was the ers, including five water rise at lightning speed. Moth- foot (eight-meter), fast-moving tor- children, were swept to their deaths. er Nature has unleashed something rent crashing through Toowoomba “You were powerless to do a shocking out of the Toowoomba re- and smaller towns. The flash flood thing,” said Ramia, 63, a lifelong resgion and we’ve seen it move very dropped as quickly as it came, leav- ident of Toowoomba. “While we can quickly down the range,” said ing debris and cars piled together. rebuild, you can’t replace people. ... Queensland Premier Anna Bligh. “There was water coming down I’ve never seen anything like this.” A deluge of up to 6 inches (150 everywhere in biblical proportions,” In Brisbane, 80 miles (130 kilomillimeters) in a half-hour fell over Toowoomba council member Joe meters) east of Toowoomba, people a concentrated area, sending a 26- Ramia told the AP. fled the central business district and

left suburbs for higher ground as the Brisbane River was forecast to inundate low-lying neighborhoods on Wednesday and Thursday. Officials warned people in the city of 2 million not to drive, conserve drinking water and prepare for power cuts to large areas of Brisbane and the smaller nearby city of Ipswich as floodwaters rose. Rivers are expected to crest Thursday near the levels of a devastating 1974 flood. “This is a truly dire set of circumstances,” Prime Minister Julia Gillard told Australian Broadcasting Corp. television. Residents stood in line for up to four hours outside emergency services depots Tuesday to get sandbags, and shoppers jammed markets to stock up on bottled water, milk and fuel. Residents in evacuated suburbs were asked to prepare their homes for high water, then stay with friends or family on higher ground. About 9,000 homes in Brisbane could be badly affected and tens of thousands more could have flooded yards, Bligh said.

Gunman attacks Christians in Egypt an air ambulance has been dispatched to airlift any critical cases to the capital. Initially the wounded were taken to a government-run hospital, but the families insisted they be transferred to the church-run Good Shepherd Hospital in Samalout, said spokesman Abdel-Rahman Shahine. Shooting attacks against Christians occasionally take place in Egypt’s impoverished south, usually over commercial disputes, church building or allegations of cross-sectarian relationships. In January 2010, gunmen opened fire on worshippers leaving a Coptic Christmas Eve church service in southern Egypt, killing six Christians and a Muslim guard. Many Christians charge that the authorities are not doing enough to protect them and in fact allege some members of the security services turn a blind eye to anti-Christian incidents. The attack comes as Egypt was bristling at international expressions of concern over the safety of its Christian population and recalled its ambassador to the Vatican following comments by Pope Benedict XVI. In a speech Monday, Benedict cited recent attacks on Christians in Egypt, Iraq and Nigeria, and said governments must take effective measures to protect religious minorities. Hossam Zaki, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, described Benedict’s remarks as “unacceptable” and charged him with interfering in the country’s internal affairs.

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CAIRO (AP) — An off-duty policeman boarded a train and opened fire on Tuesday, killing a 71-year-old Christian man and wounding his wife and four others, the Interior Ministry said. The attack, less than two weeks after the suicide bombing of a church killed 21, sparked new demonstrations by enraged Christians who pelted police with stones in southern Egypt. The church attack on worshippers leaving a New Year’s Mass in the Mediterranean port of Alexandria touched off three days of riots and demonstrations by furious Christians who criticized the government for failing to protect them and vented over what they see as persistent discrimination. All of the casualties in the latest attack were Christians — four of them women — raising concerns it will ignite a new wave of protests by a community still traumatized by the suicide bombing. Soon after the attack, hundreds of angry Copts gathered outside the hospital where the wounded were being treated in the central Egyptian province of Minya and stoned police. It was not immediately clear whether the gunman knew his targets were Christians. But four of the five wounded were Christian women who stand out in the conservative south as they would probably not have been wearing headscarves as most Muslim women do. The ministry statement identified the policeman as Amer Ashour Abdel-Zaher, a 23-year-old Muslim, and said he boarded the Cairo-bound train at the town of Samalout in Minya province and opened fire on the passengers with a handgun. The statement added that Abdel-Zaher, who was not wearing a uniform, was on his way to work at a town near Samalout. Police arrested him at his nearby home after he fled the scene and he was being questioned, according to the ministry statement. The train originated in Assiut which, like Samalout, is home to a substantial Christian community. The Health Ministry said

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Panthers choose Rivera BY MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE — After eight failed interviews, Ron Rivera is finally getting his first shot as a head coach with the woeful Carolina Panthers. Just don’t expect a wild celebration despite the windy, bumpy road to get there and the significance of being just the second Latino to be handed control of an NFL team. Rivera has too much work to do. He showed up to his introductory news conference on Tuesday all business. The former San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator barely cracked a smile and stayed on point. It was as if he realized the immense challenge in re-

placing John Fox and in charge of the NFL’s worst team. “I’m thrilled to death for the opportunity. I almost want to say relief,” said Rivera, a linebacker with the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears. “When you get into playing you strive for one thing, that’s to be a Super Bowl champion. When you get into coaching, you strive to be a Super Bowl-winning head coach. That’s what my goal is.” Rivera inherits a 2-14 team that fizzled under the weight of inexperience, questionable personnel decisions and suspect talent. It led to a messy end of Fox’s nine-year run in which he clashed with management over the club’s direc-

tion. Rivera is expected to turn it all around. “It gives me comfort that he’s a former player — a much better player than I ever was,” said Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, a former Baltimore Colts receiver. “But the fact that he was a former player and I was a former player, it seemed to be a pretty quick bonding with us.” It’s the first head coaching job for the 49-year-old Rivera, a son of a U.S. Army officer who is of Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage. He joins exRaiders and Seahawks boss Tom Flores as the only Hispanic head coaches. AssociAted Press “I’m very proud of the fact ron rivera, left, shakes hands with Panthers owner Jerry richardson during rivera’s intro-

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Michigan hires Ohio native in Hoke Associated Press

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Brady Hoke has at least a few things in common with the late, great Bo Schembechler. They both hail from the Buckeye state, didn’t attend Michigan and climbed the coaching ladder before getting a shot to lead the Wolverines. Schembechler restored Michigan as a national power after being welcomed with “Bo Who?” headlines. Hoke? Despite successful head coaching stints at San Diego State and Ball State, the former Michigan assistant might get a lukewarm reception, too, after fans clamored to bring Jim Harbaugh or Les Miles back to their alma mater. Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon picked Hoke as his new football coach Tuesday, insisting he was Plan A and not a backup option after Harbaugh left Stanford for the San Francisco 49ers and Miles stayed at LSU. “The job was never offered to them,” Brandon said in an interview with The Associated Press Tuesday after informing the team of his decision. “We did have different discussions with them that were helpful and positive.” Harbaugh was the popular pick when Brandon bought out the last three seasons of Rich Rodriguez’s three-year contract last week. When Harbaugh went to the NFL, Miles appeared to be a logical choice to return Michigan to the glory days. Instead, it will be Hoke. And he knows his way around Ann Arbor, too. “Brady Hoke understands Michigan and he wanted this

job because it has been dream job,” Brandon told The AP. “We won’t have to teach him the words to “The Victors” and I believe our players will respond to him because I got 100 percent positive feedback from anybody who played for him here or since he left Michigan.” Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson is one of the many former Wolverines, including New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who rave about Hoke. “I’m excited for Brady Hoke and even for Michigan,” Woodson, who won the Heisman Trophy and 1997 national championship at Michigan, wrote in a text message. “I’m glad this process is over and we can begin to restore the tradition and respect that was once Michigan.” Former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr, who retired after the 2007 season, also endorsed the hiring of his former assistant. “Brady Hoke is a great choice for Michigan,” Carr wrote in a text message. Brandon’s search started much later than many thought it would — shortly after the Rodriguez-led Wolverines lost by a school-record 38 points in a bowl game on New Year’s Day — and lasted seven days that were filled with speculation. Tight end Kevin Koger and his teammates showed up at a previously planned meeting and found out they had a new coach. “We thought it was going to be a meeting about classes and the weight room,” Koger said. “Mr. Brandon came in and dropped the news on us.”

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Auburn’s darren Bates celebrates with fans after Auburn won the national championship on Monday. Auburn is the fifthstraight team from the sec to win it all.

It’s the SEC and everyone else BY RALPH D. RUSSO AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Forget all that talk about automatic-qualifying conferences vs. leagues without automatic BCS bids. The little guys against the big boys. As No. 1 Auburn proved again Monday night in the BCS championship game, there’s the Southeastern Conference and everybody else right now in major college football. Sure, Oregon played the Tigers tough. The 13th BCS championship game will go down as one of the best, the first in which the winning points were scored on the last play of regulation. The Pac-10 champion Ducks proved a more than worthy adversary for the SEC’s best. Oregon will be able to tick off a laundry list of plays that could have swung the game its way, starting with one of the strangest you’ll ever see help decide a big game. Mike Dyer’s roll-over-atackler, stop-and-go, 37yard run led to Wes Byrum’s 19-yard chip shot as time expired, and Auburn’s 22-19 victory made it five straight national championships for the SEC. The Southeastern Conference is now 7-0 in BCS championship games and

has more national titles in the Bowl Championship Series era than all the other conferences combined. Auburn is the fifth different SEC team to win a BCS championship. Maybe they should just start handing out the crystal ball at the SEC title game in Atlanta during the first weekend of December? Of course, there are droves of SEC fans who have been suggesting the same thing for the past few years. They’re not kidding, either. More reasonable folks realize there are other teams in the country that can play bigtime football, too. People such as Auburn coach Gene Chizik, who was head coach at Iowa State and defensive coordinator for Texas’ 2005 national championship team before taking over the Tigers in 2009. “I know that the numbers would tell you that if you look at it from 10,000 feet, it looks like this conference is a very dominating conference over some others. But I don’t know that that’s necessarily the case,” he said Tuesday after accepting a bunch of championship trophies, including the AP’s. “I think every year it is probably a case-by-case year. Year by year, everbody’s got the same chance,” Chizik added. Well, maybe not exactly the same. In the arms race that is major college football, the SEC

does have some built in advantages. Some have to do with history and tradition. “The excitement, the enthusiasm and the passion and the loyalty that is generated in our part of the world is part of our foundation for success,” SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said in a phone interview. And because the fans fill the stadiums and demand championships, SEC schools are usually willing and able to pay for the best coaches, facilities — and whatever else it takes to win. It seems likely Chizik is on the way to joining Alabama’s Nick Saban and LSU’s Les Miles as SEC coaches making more than $3 million per year. It’s the going rate for national championship coaches nationwide. And in the SEC, $2 million per season is a starting point if you’re in the market for a coach. Being located in the nation’s bread basket for football players helps, too. A lot. But all that talk about SEC speed tends to get overblown. If you don’t think Oregon, TCU, Ohio State and Stanford have players who can move, you’re just not paying close enough attention. It’s not SEC speed that teams from other regions can’t quite deal with. It’s those big, agile and quick SEC defensive linemen they just can’t keep out of the backfield. “The matchup with our of-

fensive line against their defensive line was really the changing point in that football game,” Oregon coach Chip Kelly said. “Nick Fairley proved he was the best defensive lineman in the country. It was a tough matchup for us.” That could have been Texas coach Mack Brown talking about Alabama’s Terrence Cody and Marcell Dareus in last year’s Crimson Tide BCS championship victory. Or Oklahoma’s Bob Stoops talking about Florida’s Jermaine Cunningham and Carlos Dunlap after the Gators’ victory in the 2008 title game. Or Ohio State’s Jim Tressel talking about LSU’s Glenn Dorsey and Ricky Jean-Francois in the Tigers’ 2007 championship game win. Or Tressel talking about Florida’s Derrick Harvey and Jarvis Moss on the Gators’ 2006 championship team. So which SEC team will win the national championship next season? Well, it would be easy to say the streak is primed to be stopped in 2011. If Auburn loses Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton and Fairley, both juniors who could be first-round NFL draft picks, the Tigers won’t be picked better than third in the West. Alabama has maybe the most talented roster in the nation, but Saban has some stars

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TV Sports Wednesday, Jan. 12 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Pittsburgh at Georgetown ESPN2 — Louisville at Villanova 9 p.m. ESPN — Duke at Florida St. ESPN2 — Kansas at Iowa St. 11 p.m. ESPN2 — Nevada at Idaho

Area schedule Wednesday, January 12 COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. District of Columbia at Pfeiffer 8 p.m. Brevard at Catawba COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 6 p.m. Brevard at Catawba

Prep hoops Standings 1A Yadkin Valley Boys North Rowan Albemarle West Montgomery North Moore Chatham Central South Davidson East Montgomery Gray Stone South Stanly

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

Overall 9-3 4-1 5-4 7-4 4-7 5-6 2-4 2-11 0-9

Girls YVC Overall Chatham Central 6-0 8-2 2-0 3-2 Albemarle North Moore 4-1 8-4 North Rowan 3-2 4-8 3-3 3-7 South Stanly East Montgomery 2-2 2-4 South Davidson 2-4 4-7 1-5 1-8 West Montgomery Gray Stone 0-6 0-10 Friday’s games North Rowan at South Stanly Chatham Central at East Montgomery Albemarle at North Moore West Montgomery at South Davidson Tuesday’s games North Moore at West Montgomery South Davidson at North Rowan East Montgomery at Albemarle

2A Central Carolina Boys Salisbury East Davidson Central Davidson West Davidson Lexington Thomasville

CCC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Overall 7-4 8-5 6-5 4-5 4-8 3-8

Girls CCC Overall 0-0 11-1 Thomasville Salisbury 0-0 9-1 Central Davidson 0-0 9-2 0-0 10-3 East Davidson Lexington 0-0 6-5 West Davidson 0-0 1-7 Friday’s games East Davidson at Central Davidson Thomasville at West Davidson Salisbury at Lexington Monday’s games Carver at Thomasville Lexington at West Rowan Tuesday’s games West Davidson at East Davidson Salisbury at Thomasville Lexington at Central Davidson

3A North Piedmont Boys Statesville West Rowan Carson West Iredell North Iredell South Rowan East Rowan

NPC 4-0 3-1 3-2 2-2 2-2 0-3 0-4

Overall 9-3 5-8 6-8 7-6 5-7 3-10 0-12

Girls NPC Overall 4-0 11-1 North Iredell Carson 4-1 10-4 West Rowan 3-1 10-4 1-2 4-8 South Rowan East Rowan 1-3 3-9 West Iredell 1-3 2-10 0-4 0-12 Statesville Friday’s games North Iredell at West Rowan West Iredell at Statesville East Rowan at South Rowan Monday’s game Lexington at West Rowan

3A South Piedmont Boys A.L. Brown Concord NW Cabarrus Hickory Ridge Cox Mill Central Cabarrus Robinson Mount Pleasant

SPC 5-0 5-0 5-1 3-2 2-4 1-4 0-5 0-5

Overall 9-2 12-1 10-5 9-5 4-10 7-6 4-10 4-10

Overall Girls SPC Hickory Ridge 5-0 10-4 Concord 5-0 7-6 4-1 10-3 Robinson A.L. Brown 3-2 7-7 NW Cabarrus 3-3 4-10 Mount Pleasant 1-4 7-7 Central Cabarrus 0-5 1-9 0-6 1-12 Cox Mill Friday’s games Central Cabarrus at Mount Pleasant Concord at A.L. Brown Robinson at Hickory Ridge Tuesday’s games Robinson at Mount Pleasant Cox Mill at Central Cabarrus Hickory Ridge at Concord A.L. Brown at NW Cabarrus

4A Central Piedmont Boys Mount Tabor Reagan Davie County North Davidson R.J. Reynolds West Forsyth

CPC 2-0 2-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 0-2

Overall 15-1 14-0 12-2 7-5 3-8 5-7

Girls CPC Overall Mount Tabor 2-0 11-2 West Forsyth 2-0 10-3 Reagan 1-1 5-8 R.J. Reynolds 0-1 7-3 North Davidson 0-1 5-6 Davie County 0-2 5-10 Friday’s games Davie at R.J. Reynolds Reagan at Mount Tabor North Davidson at West Forsyth

College hoops Standings SAC SAC Overall Lincoln Memorial 4-0 12-0 Anderson 3-1 9-5 Brevard 3-1 5-3 Wingate 2-2 7-5 Tusculum 2-2 5-9 Carson-Newman 1-2 4-7 Lenoir-Rhyne 1-2 2-9 Newberry 1-3 6-6 Catawba 1-3 5-7 Mars Hill 1-3 4-8 Wednesday’s games Brevard at Catawba Lenoir-Rhyne at Wingate Newberry at Anderson Mars Hill at Lincoln Memorial Tusculum at Carson-Newman Saturday’s games Lenoir-Rhyne at Brevard Newberry at Carson-Newman Wingate at Mars Hill Tusculum at Catawba Anderson at Lincoln Memorial

CIAA Northern Division Virginia Union 1-0 Bowie State 0-0 Elizabeth City State 0-0 St. Paul’s 0-0 Lincoln 0-0 Chowan 0-0

Overall 4-4 7-2 8-3 3-6 1-8 1-9

Virginia State 0-1 1-11 Division Overall Southern Winston-Salem State 0-0 8-2 Shaw 0-0 9-3 0-0 7-4 Johnson C. Smith Livingstone 0-0 5-3 Fayetteville State 0-0 5-6 0-0 3-7 St. Augustine’s Wednesday’s game Lincoln at J.C. Smith Thursday’s games Virginia State at Livingstone Shaw at Bowie State J.C. Smith at St. Paul’s St. Augustine’s at Virginia Union Chowan at Winston-Salem State Lincoln at Fayetteville State

Conference Carolinas CC Overall Limestone 5-0 10-2 3-0 7-4 Queens Pfeiffer 4-1 6-5 Barton 3-2 8-5 2-2 7-5 Mount Olive Coker 2-2 3-7 Belmont Abbey 2-3 6-6 1-3 4-7 St. Andrews Lees-McRae 0-4 3-8 Erskine 0-5 0-9 Wednesday’s games District of Columbia at Pfeiffer Lees-McRae at Limestone Thursday’s games Coker at Barton Queens at Belmont Abbey Mount Olive at St. Andrews

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Southeastern Eastern SEC Overall 2-0 12-3 Florida Georgia 1-0 12-2 South Carolina 1-0 10-4 1-1 13-3 Kentucky Vanderbilt 0-1 11-3 Tennessee 0-2 10-6 SEC Overall Western Arkansas 1-0 11-3 Alabama 1-0 9-6 1-0 9-7 LSU Mississippi 0-1 11-4 Mississippi State 0-1 8-7 0-2 7-9 Auburn Tuesday’s games Kentucky 78, Auburn 54 Florida 81, Tennessee 75 (OT) Wednesday’s games Arkansas at LSU, 8 p.m. Georgia at Vanderbilt, 8 p.m. South Carolina at Alabama, 9 p.m. Thursday’s game Mississippi State at Mississippi, 9 p.m., ESPN2

Other scores EAST Connecticut 67, Rutgers 53 New Hampshire 57, Hartford 54 Penn St. 57, Illinois 55 SOUTH Florida Atlantic 57, Manhattan 50 MIDWEST Kent St. 80, Bowling Green 63 Michigan St. 64, Wisconsin 61, OT N. Illinois 71, E. Michigan 69 Youngstown St. 86, Wilberforce 51 FAR WEST BYU 104, Utah 79

Notable boxes Kentucky 78, Auburn 54 AUBURN (7-9) Payne 5-11 3-4 15, Chubb 5-10 0-0 10, Langford 2-9 1-1 5, Wallace 0-4 1-2 1, Ross 0-8 1-2 1, Neysmith 2-4 0-2 4, Gabriel 5-10 2-2 13, Forbes 2-5 1-2 5. Totals 21-61 9-15 54. KENTUCKY (13-3) Harrellson 4-6 0-0 8, Miller 4-9 0-0 10, Knight 5-13 0-0 13, Lamb 3-7 0-0 8, Liggins 2-2 0-2 4, Poole Jr. 0-1 0-0 0, Jones 11-17 9-13 35, Hood 0-1 0-0 0, Polson 0-0 0-0 0, Vargas 0-2 0-2 0. Totals 29-58 9-17 78. Halftime—Kentucky 41-21. 3-Point Goals— Auburn 3-11 (Payne 2-4, Gabriel 1-4, Langford 0-1, Ross 0-2), Kentucky 11-26 (Jones 45, Knight 3-7, Lamb 2-5, Miller 2-6, Harrellson 0-1, Hood 0-1, Poole Jr. 0-1). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—Auburn 38 (Gabriel 9), Kentucky 39 (Jones 8). Assists—Auburn 11 (Ross 4), Kentucky 18 (Lamb 7). Total Fouls— Auburn 19, Kentucky 15. A—23,065.

BC 75, N.C. State 66 N.C. STATE (11-5) Leslie 5-10 3-6 15, Wood 5-11 0-0 12, T. Smith 9-17 0-2 18, Brown 3-4 0-0 7, Gonzalez 0-4 0-0 0, Painter 0-1 0-0 0, Howell 1-5 1-2 3, Harrow 5-9 1-2 11, Vandenberg 0-0 0-0 0, Williams 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 28-63 5-12 66. BOSTON COLLEGE (13-4) Trapani 4-12 0-2 9, Southern 1-6 3-4 5, Jackson 9-13 8-9 29, Paris 4-12 1-2 12, Rubin 0-2 0-0 0, Moton 1-1 0-0 2, Raji 6-11 00 14, Elmore 0-1 0-0 0, Dunn 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 27-61 12-17 75. Halftime—Boston College 28-26. 3-Point Goals—N.C. State 5-15 (Leslie 2-2, Wood 2-8, Brown 1-1, Harrow 0-2, Gonzalez 0-2), Boston College 9-23 (Jackson 3-6, Paris 38, Raji 2-4, Trapani 1-3, Elmore 0-1, Rubin 0-1). Fouled Out—Brown. Rebounds—N.C. State 37 (Leslie 9), Boston College 38 (Trapani 12). Assists—N.C. State 12 (Brown 4), Boston College 15 (Jackson 6). Total Fouls—N.C. State 13, Boston College 13. A—3,652.

BYU 104, Utah 79 BYU (17-1) Davies 5-13 2-4 12, Hartsock 4-8 2-2 12, Emery 6-11 3-3 20, K. Collinsworth 4-11 22 11, Fredette 16-28 9-9 47, Abouo 0-4 0-2 0, Magnusson 0-0 0-0 0, Zylstra 0-0 0-0 0, Martineau 0-0 0-0 0, Anderson 0-0 0-2 0, Rogers 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 36-76 18-24 104. UTAH (7-10) O’Brien 4-9 5-6 13, Clyburn 7-16 8-9 23, Foster 3-3 0-0 6, Jo. Watkins 4-9 11-12 19, Glover 4-10 0-0 8, Hines 1-5 0-0 3, Kupets 1-3 0-0 3, DiMaria 0-0 0-0 0, Washburn 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 26-58 24-27 79. Halftime—BYU 53-42. 3-Point Goals— BYU 14-24 (Fredette 6-9, Emery 5-7, Hartsock 2-4, K. Collinsworth 1-3, Abouo 0-1), Utah 3-12 (Kupets 1-3, Hines 1-3, Clyburn 1-5, Glover 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—BYU 30 (K. Collinsworth 8), Utah 45 (Foster 12). Assists—BYU 18 (Fredette 6), Utah 11 (Jo. Watkins 7). Total Fouls— BYU 21, Utah 18. A—11,243.

Women’s hoops AP Top 25 Record 1. Baylor (25) 14-1 2. Connecticut (12) 14-1 3. Duke (1) 15-0 4. Stanford (2) 12-2 5. Tennessee 15-2 6. West Virginia 16-0 7. Texas A&M 13-1 8. Xavier 12-2 9. Michigan St. 15-1

10. UCLA 13-1 624 12 15-1 617 8 11. North Carolina 12. Notre Dame 13-4 529 13 13. Maryland 13-2 467 14 15-2 466 16 14. DePaul 15. Oklahoma 11-3 362 19 16. Iowa 14-3 347 21 12-3 322 17 17. Iowa St. 18. Georgetown 13-4 274 15 19. Kentucky 11-4 250 10 20. Arkansas 14-1 235 25 14-3 212 24 21. Florida St. 22. Miami 16-1 178 — 23. Wis.-Green Bay 15-1 111 — 10-5 97 20 24. Ohio St. 25. Syracuse 13-2 70 23 Others receiving votes: St. John’s 65, Texas 44, Georgia 40, Boston College 35, Duquesne 31, Texas Tech 29, Bowling Green 21, Georgia Tech 19, Marquette 11, Southern Cal 11, Kansas 7, Marist 4, Oklahoma St. 3, Florida Gulf Coast 1.

Standings SAC Catawba Mars Hill Lenoir-Rhyne Wingate Newberry Anderson Tusculum Carson-Newman Brevard Lincoln Memorial

SAC 4-0 3-1 2-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 1-2 1-3 0-4

Overall 10-4 10-2 5-6 7-5 7-5 6-6 6-6 5-8 5-9 5-7

CIAA

ACC Overall 3-0 13-4 Boston College Duke 2-0 15-0 North Carolina 1-0 11-4 1-1 12-4 Clemson Virginia Tech 1-1 10-4 Florida State 1-1 11-5 1-1 11-5 N.C. State Virginia 1-1 10-6 Georgia Tech 0-1 7-7 0-1 7-9 Wake Forest Miami 0-2 11-5 Maryland 0-2 10-5 Tuesday’s games Boston College 76, N.C. State 66 Georgia Tech at Clemson, ppd. Wednesday’s games Georgia Tech at Clemson, 7 p.m., FOX SportSouth Maryland at Wake Forest, 8 p.m., ACC Network Duke at Florida State, 9 p.m., ESPN Thursday’s game Virginia Tech at North Carolina, 9 p.m., ESPN Saturday’s games Maryland at Villanova, 1 p.m., CBS Virginia at Duke, 2 p.m., ESPN N.C. State at Florida State, 4 p.m., ACC Network Boston College at Miami, 6 p.m., ESPNU Wake Forest at Virginia Tech, 8 p.m, ACC Network

Pts Pvs 981 1 965 2 911 3 885 4 829 5 793 6 784 7 706 9 664 11

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Division Northern Elizabeth City State 0-0 Virginia State 0-0 0-0 Bowie State Chowan 0-0 St. Paul’s 0-0 0-0 Lincoln Virginia Union 0-0 Southern Division 0-0 Johnson C. Smith St. Augustine’s 0-0 Shaw 0-0 0-0 Livingstone Winston-Salem State 0-0 Fayetteville State 0-0

Overall 9-4 7-3 6-3 4-6 1-8 1-8 0-9 Overall 9-0 8-4 9-5 6-3 7-5 1-10

ACC ACC Overall Miami 2-0 16-1 Florida State 2-0 14-3 2-0 14-4 Georgia Tech Duke 1-0 15-0 North Carolina 1-1 15-1 1-1 9-7 N.C. State Clemson 1-1 8-9 0-1 13-2 Maryland Boston College 0-1 13-3 Wake Forest 0-1 9-8 0-2 10-7 Virginia Virginia Tech 0-2 9-7 Thursday’s games Boston College at Maryland Virginia Tech at Wake Forest Virginia at Georgia Tech

College football AP Top 25 Record Pts Pv 14-0 1,472 1 1. Auburn (56) 2. TCU (3) 13-0 1,392 3 3. Oregon 12-1 1,379 2 12-1 1,300 5 4. Stanford 5. Ohio St. 12-1 1,220 6 6. Oklahoma 12-2 1,108 9 11-2 1,055 4 7. Wisconsin 8. LSU 11-2 1,051 11 9. Boise St. 12-1 1,031 10 10-3 961 15 10. Alabama 11. Nevada 13-1 866 13 12. Arkansas 10-3 863 8 11-2 833 16 13. Oklahoma St. 14. Michigan St. 11-2 696 7 15. Mississippi St. 9-4 578 21 11-3 577 12 16. Virginia Tech 17. Florida St. 10-4 502 23 18. Missouri 10-3 477 14 19. Texas A&M 9-4 359 18 10-4 334 17 20. Nebraska 21. UCF 11-3 225 — 22. South Carolina 9-5 169 19 9-4 144 — 23. Maryland 24. Tulsa 10-3 128 — 25. N.C. State 9-4 119 — Others receiving votes: Utah 98, Iowa 54, San Diego St. 52, N. Illinois 47, Miami (Ohio) 21, Florida 19, West Virginia 16, Notre Dame 9, Connecticut 8, Air Force 5, Navy 3, Hawaii 2, BYU 1, E. Washington 1.

USA Today Top 25 Record Pts Pvs 14-0 1,424 2 1. Auburn (56) 2. TCU (1) 13-0 1,336 3 3. Oregon 12-1 1,333 1 12-1 1,254 5 4. Stanford 5. Ohio State 12-1 1,197 6 6. Oklahoma 12-2 1,096 8t 12-1 1,012 10 7. Boise State 8. LSU 11-2 1,007 12 8. Wisconsin 11-2 1,007 4 883 13 10. Oklahoma State 11-2 11. Alabama 10-3 860 18 12. Arkansas 10-3 818 8t 13-1 734 15 13. Nevada 14. Michigan State 11-2 676 7 15. Virginia Tech 11-3 636 11 10-4 506 23 16. Florida State 17. Mississippi State 9-4 505 22 18. Missouri 10-3 473 14 10-4 354 16 19. Nebraska 11-3 328 24 20. Central Florida 21. Texas A&M 9-4 277 17 22. South Carolina 9-5 181 20 10-3 156 19 23. Utah 24. Maryland 9-4 111 NR 25. North Carolina State 9-4 94 NR Others receiving votes: Northern Illinois 82; Tulsa 41; San Diego State 36; West Virginia 35; Iowa 31; Miami (Ohio) 13; Florida 10; Connecticut 7; Air Force 4; Hawaii 4; Notre Dame 3; Washington 1.

NFL Playoffs Wild-card Playoffs Seattle 41, New Orleans 36 N.Y. Jets 17, Indianapolis 16 Baltimore 30, Kansas City 7 Green Bay 21, Philadelphia 16 Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 15 Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 4:30 p.m. (CBS) Green Bay at Atlanta, 8 p.m. (FOX) Sunday, Jan. 16 Seattle at Chicago, 1 p.m. (FOX) N.Y. Jets at New England, 4:30 p.m. (CBS) Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 23 NFC, 3 p.m. (FOX) AFC, 6:30 p.m. (CBS) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6 At Arlington, Texas AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6:30 p.m. (FOX)

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia 42 27 10 5 59 142 109 Pittsburgh 44 26 14 4 56 138 105 N.Y. Rangers 44 25 16 3 53 127 109 N.Y. Islanders 41 13 21 7 33 97 134 New Jersey 42 11 29 2 24 78 133 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 42 23 12 7 53 123 93 Montreal 43 24 16 3 51 107 100 Buffalo 42 18 19 5 41 115 124 Toronto 41 17 20 4 38 108 123 Ottawa 43 16 21 6 38 93 132 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 43 25 13 5 55 128 137 Washington 43 24 12 7 55 126 113 Atlanta 45 22 16 7 51 140 140 Carolina 42 21 15 6 48 127 128 Florida 41 19 20 2 40 113 109 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 43 27 11 5 59 149 123 Nashville 42 23 13 6 52 111 98 Chicago 44 23 18 3 49 138 124 St. Louis 41 20 15 6 46 110 116

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43 20 20 3 43 110 134 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 42 28 8 6 62 145 102 Vancouver Colorado 43 22 15 6 50 144 138 Minnesota 43 21 17 5 47 108 123 43 18 20 5 41 117 129 Calgary Edmonton 41 13 21 7 33 103 141 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 44 26 13 5 57 127 118 Dallas Phoenix 43 21 13 9 51 121 123 Anaheim 45 23 18 4 50 117 123 Los Angeles 42 23 18 1 47 126 108 San Jose 43 21 17 5 47 119 118 Tuesday’s Games Vancouver 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO Carolina 6, Calgary 5, SO Boston 6, Ottawa 0 Montreal 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Phoenix 4, Columbus 3 Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 2 Florida 4, Washington 3, OT Nashville 5, Minnesota 1 Dallas 3, Edmonton 2 Toronto at San Jose, late Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Colorado at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. St. Louis at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division L Pct GB W Boston 28 9 .757 — New York 21 15 .583 61⁄2 15 23 .395 131⁄2 Philadelphia Toronto 13 24 .351 15 New Jersey 10 27 .270 18 Southeast Division L Pct GB W Miami 30 9 .769 — Orlando 25 12 .676 4 25 14 .641 5 Atlanta CHARLOTTE 14 21 .400 14 Washington 10 26 .278 181⁄2 Central Division L Pct GB W Chicago 25 12 .676 — Indiana 15 20 .429 9 14 21 .400 10 Milwaukee Detroit 12 25 .324 13 Cleveland 8 29 .216 17 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division L Pct GB W San Antonio 32 6 .842 — Dallas 26 10 .722 5 22 16 .579 10 New Orleans Houston 17 21 .447 15 Memphis 17 21 .447 15 Northwest Division L Pct GB W Oklahoma City 25 13 .658 — Utah 25 13 .658 — 20 16 .556 4 Denver Portland 20 18 .526 5 1 Minnesota 9 30 .231 16 ⁄2 Pacific Division L Pct GB W L.A. Lakers 27 11 .711 — Phoenix 15 20 .429 101⁄2 15 22 .405 111⁄2 Golden State L.A. Clippers 12 24 .333 14 Sacramento 8 27 .229 171⁄2 Tuesday’s Games Indiana 111, Philadelphia 103 Washington 136, Sacramento 133, OT Milwaukee at Atlanta, ppd. San Antonio 107, Minnesota 96 Phoenix at Denver, late New York at Portland, late Cleveland at L.A. Lakers, late Wednesday’s Games Chicago at CHARLOTTE, 7 p.m. Dallas at Indiana, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Toronto, 7 p.m. Sacramento at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Memphis at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. San Antonio at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Orlando at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Houston, 8:30 p.m. New Jersey at Phoenix, 9 p.m. New York at Utah, 9 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Miami at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Notable boxes Pacers 111, 76ers 103 INDIANA (111) Granger 10-17 4-4 27, Hansbrough 6-11 0-0 12, Hibbert 4-12 0-0 8, Collison 8-15 55 21, Dunleavy 8-16 0-0 20, Rush 4-10 0-0 9, Foster 4-5 2-2 10, Ford 1-3 0-0 2, George 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 46-90 11-11 111. PHILADELPHIA (103) Iguodala 0-7 1-2 1, Brand 8-12 2-2 18, Hawes 0-2 0-0 0, Holiday 7-14 2-3 19, Meeks 4-10 2-2 13, Speights 6-8 2-2 14, Nocioni 0-0 0-0 0, Williams 6-13 0-0 12, Young 5-10 2-2 12, Turner 5-10 3-4 14. Totals 4186 14-17 103. Indiana 27 30 27 27 — 111 Philadelphia 23 26 32 22 — 103 3-Point Goals—Indiana 8-16 (Dunleavy 4-8, Granger 3-4, Rush 1-4), Philadelphia 7-18 (Meeks 3-5, Holiday 3-5, Turner 1-3, Iguodala 0-2, Williams 0-3). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—Indiana 45 (Hansbrough 9), Philadelphia 47 (Speights 9). Assists— Indiana 29 (Collison 13), Philadelphia 26 (Holiday 8). Total Fouls—Indiana 21, Philadelphia 18. Technicals—Hawes. A— 10,890 (20,318).

Wizards 136, Kings 133 SACRAMENTO (133) Garcia 9-17 5-5 26, Thompson 4-5 0-1 8, Cousins 4-19 2-6 10, Head 2-7 0-0 4, Udrih 10-13 5-5 26, Jeter 4-9 0-0 8, Greene 0-2 00 0, Landry 9-13 5-5 23, Dalembert 3-4 11 7, Casspi 5-15 2-2 15, Taylor 3-4 0-0 6. Totals 53-108 20-25 133. WASHINGTON (136) Lewis 7-11 1-2 16, Blatche 5-10 6-7 16, McGee 3-10 4-6 10, Wall 6-19 10-10 22, Young 14-22 8-9 43, Yi 1-5 0-0 2, Seraphin 1-2 0-0 2, Hinrich 5-9 3-3 14, Thornton 4-5 1-2 9, Armstrong 0-0 0-0 0, Booker 1-2 0-0 2, Martin 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 47-95 33-39 136. Sacramento 19 37 27 43 7 — 133 Washington 38 16 40 32 10 — 136 3-Point Goals—Sacramento 7-20 (Casspi 3-6, Garcia 3-6, Udrih 1-3, Cousins 0-1, Taylor 0-1, Greene 0-1, Head 0-1, Jeter 0-1), Washington 9-17 (Young 7-10, Hinrich 1-3, Lewis 1-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Sacramento 49 (Casspi, Cousins 8), Washington 65 (Blatche 13). Assists—Sacramento 31 (Jeter 11), Washington 28 (Wall 9). Total Fouls—Sacramento 23, Washington 22. Technicals—Cousins, Garcia, Thompson. A—16,226 (20,173).

Spurs 107, T-wolves 96 SAN ANTONIO (107) Jefferson 5-10 4-4 17, Duncan 7-15 2-4 16, Blair 3-4 0-2 6, Parker 3-9 6-6 12, Ginobili 6-13 5-5 19, Hill 5-8 1-2 13, McDyess 2-5 1-2 5, Bonner 5-10 3-3 16, Neal 1-3 00 3, Quinn 0-2 0-0 0, Splitter 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-79 22-28 107. MINNESOTA (96) Beasley 3-11 0-0 7, Love 7-20 4-6 20, Milicic 2-6 3-4 7, Ridnour 7-13 3-3 18, Brewer 4-8 3-3 11, Webster 5-14 6-7 18, Flynn 1-7 0-0 3, Tolliver 0-0 0-0 0, Johnson 3-8 0-0 7, Pekovic 2-3 1-1 5. Totals 34-90 20-24 96. San Antonio 36 27 25 19 — 107 Minnesota 25 28 23 20 — 96 3-Point Goals—San Antonio 11-22 (Jefferson 3-4, Bonner 3-7, Hill 2-2, Ginobili 2-6, Neal 1-2, Parker 0-1), Minnesota 8-23 (Love 2-5, Webster 2-5, Johnson 1-2, Flynn 1-2, Ridnour 1-3, Beasley 1-3, Brewer 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—San Antonio 53 (Ginobili 9), Minnesota 55 (Love 20). Assists— San Antonio 28 (Parker 13), Minnesota 19 (Ridnour 9). Total Fouls—San Antonio 19, Minnesota 21. Technicals—San Antonio defensive three second, Brewer, Love, Milicic, Minnesota Coach Rambis 2. Ejected—Minnesota Coach Rambis. A—11,209 (19,356).

Transactions BASEBALL National League COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with OF Carlos Gonzalez on a seven-year contract. SAN DIEGO PADRES — RHP Trevor Hoffman announced his retirement and will take a front office job with the club. COLLEGE BC — Announced the retirement of offensive coordinator Gary Tranquill. ILLINOIS — Announced RB Mikel Leshoure will enter the NFL draft. MIAMI — Named George McDonald wide receivers coach. MICHIGAN — Named Brady Hoke football coach.

Catawba home vs. SAC foe Staff report

Catawba’s basketball teams are home tonight against SAC rival Brevard. The doubleheader begins with the women’s game at 6 p.m. Catawba’s women (10-4, 4-0) are in first place and have won six straight games, most with exciting comebacks. Dana Hicks averages 18.9 points and HICKS 10.9 rebounds. Milica Ivanovic is averaging 15.8 points and has hit 33 3-pointers. Kisha Long averages 12.5 points per game. Anna Dellapenta and Elizabeth Merritt round out the standard starting lineup for coach Angie Morton. Morton will be coaching against one of her former players tonight. Brevard coach Shannon Reid starred at Pfeiffer when Morton was the coach there. Brevard (5-9, 1-3) is an improved team and owns a SAC win over Carson-Newman. Lindsay Brendle (11.9 ppg) and Michaela Watkins (12.1 ppg) usually lead the Tornados.  Catawba’s men (5-7, 1-3) have been reeling of late and have dropped three straight contests. Point guard Dominick Reid (16.5 ppg) suffered a concussion a week ago in a home loss to Wingate and didn’t play Saturday in a lopsided loss at Anderson. Coach Jim Baker expected him to sit out seven days. It’s possible he

could return to action tonight. He’s the Indians’ leading scorer as well as the floor general. Freshman Keon Moore averages 13.4 points a game for the Indians while veteran guard Justin Huntley also averages double figures. Lee Martin and Stuart Thomson round out the standard starting lineup for Baker. Brevard’s men (53, 3-1), who beat HUNTLEY Catawba in the SAC tournament championship game a year ago, have been playing very well. It’s a smaller but much more athletic Brevard team this season. Josh Roper, a guard from Charlotte Garinger who began his college career at Pfeiffer before transferring, is one of the SAC’s top players. He averages 23.5 points a game and has had a couple of 30-point outbursts. Gaither Hendrix, a junior college transfer from Alabama, averages 15.9 points a game for the Tornados (5-3, 3-1) while veteran Drew Schauss also averages double figures. Freshman Darius Moose (Carson) has started every game for the Tornados and has contributed 6.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game while shooting 57.5 percent from the field. Brevard has won close games against Anderson, Mars Hill and Tusculum but lost to Carson-Newman. Catawba is also home at Goodman Gym on Saturday, taking on Tusculum in an afternoon doubleheader.

Pfeiffer’s Woods honored From staff reports

Division II notes ... Pfeiffer’s Chris Woods has been named Conference Carolinas player of the week for men’s basketball for the second time this season. Woods had 25 points and 12 boards against Barton. He followed up with 30 points and 20 rebounds against Mount Olive and 30 points and 11 boards against Limestone. Pfeiffer is scheduled to play at home against University of District of Columbia tonight. CIAA Livingstone’s men (5-3) are scheduled to return to action at Trent Gym on Thursday night against Virginia State (1-11), following a women’s

game between the CIAA schools. The Blue Bear men have been one of the CIAA’s top rebounding and shotblocking teams so far. J.C. Smith’s Trevin Parks and Shaw’s Kyria Buford were named the league’s players of the week. WINGATE vs. L-R Wingate’s home doubleheader against Lenoir-Rhyne today has been moved up four hours to a 2 p.m. start due to travel concerns. MARS HILL Mars Hill guard Brittini Young, who began her prep career at East Rowan, ranks fourth in the SAC in scoring (19.1 ppg). She’s second in assists per game (4.4), 3-point shooting percentage (50.8) and free-throw percentage (88.9).

Rockies secure CarGo for seven years Associated Press

Baseball notebook ... DENVER — Carlos Gonzalez made a run at the Triple Crown last year in his first full season in the majors, winning a Silver Slugger and a Gold Glove to go with his NL batting title at the tender age of 25. What he did Tuesday might be his most amazing feat yet. The blossoming slugger’s new $80 million, seven-year contract with the Colorado Rockies runs through 2017 and covers what would have been his first three years of free agency. Giving up such a potential windfall is almost unheard of for a Scott Boras client. Why not hold out for even greater riches down the line, maybe in a city like New York or Boston? “When I signed with Arizona (as a 17-year-old), I got $150,000 and everybody said I could have waited a little longer and gotten $1 million,” Gonzalez noted. “But I took the opportunity and that’s why I’m here today because you never know what’s going to happen in the future.” PADRES SAN DIEGO — Baseball’s all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman has thrown his final changeup, deciding at age 43 to retire and return to the San Diego Padres in a front office job. The Beverly Hills Sports Council, which represents Hoffman, confirmed Tuesday that he is done after recording 601 saves in 18 seasons. Hoffman played the bulk of his career with San Diego after being acquired as a rookie from the Florida Marlins in 1993 during the Padres’ infamous “Fire Sale” that stripped away most of their high-paid veterans. He left San Diego as a free agent following the 2008 season after contract talks abruptly ended, and pitched with the Milwaukee Brewers for two seasons. REDS CINCINNATI — World Series MVP Edgar Renteria will receive $2.1 million under his one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Renteria can earn an additional $850,000 in performance bonuses under Monday’s agreement, starting with 300 plate appearances. He would earn the entire amount if he has 550 plate appearances. TWINS MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have included 2009 firstround draft pick Kyle Gibson among 19 non-roster players they’ve invited to spring training.

TIGERS Right-hander Brad Penny has agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, a person familiar with the negotiation told The Associated Press. The deal includes $3 million in performance bonuses. The 32-year-old Penny is coming off an abbreviated season with the St. Louis Cardinals. He went on the disabled list in late May with a strain in his upper back, and although it was believed at the time to be a minor injury, he didn’t pitch again. Penny went 3-4 with a 3.23 ERA in nine starts. The previous season, Penny started 30 games for Boston and San Francisco. with Boston in 2009, going 7-8 with a 5.61 ERA. The Red Sox ended up releasing him in the middle of the season, but he caught on with the Giants and pitched well for them down the stretch. RAYS ARLINGTON, Texas — AL MVP Josh Hamilton has been hospitalized with pneumonia. The Texas Rangers disclosed his condition Tuesday and said Hamilton was diagnosed with an early case Monday. The team expects the hospital to release him by Wednesday. The Rangers said Hamilton should be able to resume conditioning and baseball activities in a few days. Hamilton hit .359 with 32 home runs and 100 RBIs last year, continuing his resurgence following cocaine and alcohol addition. Texas manager Ron Washington has said he wants Hamilton in left field next season to save wear and tear on the All-Star slugger. ANGELS ANAHEIM, Calif. — Infielder Alberto Callaspo and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. Callaspo batted .265 with 27 doubles, 10 home runs and 56 RBIs in 58 games with the team last season. YANKEES TAMPA, Fla. — The New York Yankees are bringing back Luis Sojo to manage Single-A Tampa. The Florida State League Club made the announcement on Monday. Sojo managed the Tampa Yankees for four years before taking off last season. He has also managed Venezuela twice in the World Baseball Classic. Sojo was a member of four World Series championship teams with the Yankees.

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Pack falls at Boston College

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2011 • 3B

‘Canes win again in shootout

Jackson then hit three free throws — coming on two sepBOSTON — Reggie Jack- arate trips to the line — makson had 29 points, five re- ing it 69-60 with 1:18 left. bounds and six assists to lead BC had opened a 50-42 lead Boston College to a 75-66 vic- on Jackson’s 3-pointer from tory over North Carolina State the top of the key with just on Tuesday night. over 101/2 minutes left, but Corey Raji added 14 points, N.C. State, behind Ryan Harincluding a key 3-pointer, to row and Scott Wood, scored 16 go with eight rebounds, and of the next 21 points. Harrow Biko Paris had 12 points for had 10 points and Wood 6. the Eagles (13-4, 3-0 Atlantic N.C State, which seemed Coast Conference). Boston like it couldn’t hit anything in College has won 10 of its last the opening 11 minutes of the 12 games. game, heated up by hitting 7 The Eagles outscored the of its final 10 shots of the first Wolfpack 18-6 over the final half, cutting a 22-11 deficit to 3:59. 28-26. In fact, Richard Howell Tracy Smith led the Wolf- nearly hit a three-quarter pack (11-5, 1-1) with 18 points, length of the court shot at the while C. J. Leslie had 15. N.C end of the half when he frontState had its five-game win- rimmed it. ning streak snapped. The Wolfpack missed 18 of Raji’s 3-pointer from the their first 23 shots in the left corner broke a 60-60 tie game, many coming from with 3:05 left and Paris fol- short range as the Eagles hit lowed with a 3 just 49 seconds four 3-pointers in the opening AssociAted Press later, moving the Eagles in 8 minutes en route to their 11Hurricanes goalie cam Ward, left, and chad Larose celebrate at the end of the shootout in front by six. It was Paris’ 37th point lead. of the season. The 6-foot-1 senN.C State was coming off a the ‘canes 6-5 victory against calgary. ior had 36 in his prior three 90-69 win at home against Associated Press seasons. did in the third period, but we 30 shots. Wake Forest on Saturday in its Paris’ 3-pointer with 3:59 to ACC opener, the most points should never have a letdown Johansson Marcus From around the NHL... play had tied the game at 60- it has scored under fifth-year like we did in the second.” scored two goals for WashRALEIGH — Jeff Skinner all. The 18-year-old Skinner, ington and Mike Knuble coach Sidney Lowe. traded a few shoves with who entered with 32 points to added another. Neuvirth some bigger opponents, then lead all rookies, had an early had 37 saves as the Capitals delivered the shot of the night assist before coming through lost for just the third time by scoring in the shootout. late with the only goal in the in 10 games. What the NHL’s youngest shootout. He deked Henrik Predators 5, Wild 1 player hasn’t done yet is show Karlsson before snapping the NASHVILLE, Tenn. — his age. puck high past him for his Joel Ward had a goal and an Skinner scored the only team-leading third shootout assist while Nashville blew goal of the shootout and Cam score of the season. open the game with three Ward stopped Calgary cold to “I want to be a difference- goals in the third period, BY CAULTON TUDOR that. Michigan State was the lift the Carolina Hurricanes maker in the game, and that’s leading the Predators to Raleigh News and Observer closest. ... We got knocked past the Flames 6-5 on Tues- shooting in the shootout,” their sixth straight victory. day night. Skinner said. back tonight. Nick Spaling scored two DURHAM — Duke won a Jussi Jokinen had two Canadiens 2, Rangers 1 “We’re not this great team. goals in the third, and Margame, but Maryland coach We’re a good team.” goals and an assist in his reNEW YORK — Jaroslav cel Goc also added had an Gary Williams may have Perhaps more to the point, turn to the ice, and Erik Cole, Spacek scored the tying goal unassisted goal in the perifound his basketball team Sun- the Blue Devils are a good Tuomo Ruutu and Eric Staal in the second period and od. David Legwand scored day night in Cameron Indoor team that was great until also scored for the Hurri- Benoit Pouliot put Montreal in the first and Pekka Rinne Stadium. freshman playmaker Kyrie canes. They blew a three-goal ahead for good in the third as finished with 25 saves. It was only about a month Irving’s foot injury after eight lead but won their third the Canadiens beat New York The Predators scored so ago that Maryland dropped its games and is still trying to ad- straight to improve to 6-0-2 in 2-1 on Tuesday night, snap- fast in the third they ACC opener at home to Boston just to his absence. their last eight. ping the Rangers’ three-game chased Jose Theodore after College in such a flat perform“I think we know we have winning streak. But even with Irving, the Spaling’s second goal at ance that the Terps were writ- Terps likely would have been things to work on (and) I Spacek connected for the 10:39. Theodore had been ten off by some as a strong a problem Sunday. As much think everyone knows what first time in 29 games with the NHL’s third star after NCAA tournament hopeful. as anyone over the past 20 they are,” Skinner said. “You 1:11 left in the middle period going 3-1 with a .946 save But against long odds, years, Williams has troubled just are happy to get out of after the Canadiens con- percentage last week. Williams’ 15-point underdogs Krzyzewski’s teams. here with the two points and trolled play in the Rangers’ Coyotes 4, Blue Jackets 3 gave the top-ranked Blue DevThe last opponent to beat regroup and come back bet- end for about two consecutive COLUMBUS, Ohio — ils enough trouble in a 71-64 Duke — 79-72 in College Park ter the next day.” minutes. Pouliot scored his Derek Morris’ slap shot loss to change much of the on March 3, 2010 — the Terps Jarome Iginla and Niklas second in three games with a with 9:16 left went in off prevailing thought about his yet again didn’t wilt in the Hagman each had a goal and tough-angle shot 6:03 into the goalie Mathieu Garon’s team and the league’s imbal- Cameron heat and showed un- an assist. Jay Bouwmeester, final period. back, leading Phoenix past ance of power. Curtis Glencross and Rene Panthers 4, Capitals 3, OT expected depth. slumping Columbus. At the very least, Maryland SUNRISE, Fla. — Dennis Only a second-half lift from Bourque each scored a goal The Coyotes, who trailed (10-5, 0-2 ACC) established Duke subs Seth Curry (12 and Olli Jokinen had two as- Wideman scored a power- 2-0 and 3-1, also got goals that the Blue Devils (15-0, 2- points) and Tyler Thornton sists for the Flames. Their play goal in overtime, helping from Radim Vrbata, Ver0) are vulnerable, even on (two points, four steals) pre- early 2-1 lead evaporated af- Florida end a three-game los- non Fiddler and Eric Betheir home court and even af- vented Maryland from land- ter allowing four straight ing streak. langer. Phoenix goalie Ilya ter grabbing early leads of 7- ing a near-knockout in bench goals, but they rallied to force After the Panthers squan- Bryzgalov stopped 37 2, 12-6 and 16-9. extra time — only to drop dered a three-goal lead, Wide- shots. production. “They’re really good,” Senior wing Cliff Tucker their fourth straight and sec- man’s wrist shot from the The loss was the fifth in Williams said. “But you still (14 points), freshman Pe’Shon ond in a row in a shootout. right circle beat Michal Neu- a row for the Blue Jackets, have to prove it. And just be- Howard (five points, two as“I’m not happy with the virth on the glove side at 2:51 who got goals from Jared cause this game was relative- sists, two blocks) and even point. We need to win games,” of overtime. Mike Santorelli, Boll, Rostislav Klesla and ly close, that doesn’t mean James Padgett at times pro- coach Brent Sutter said. “It Marty Reasoner and David Kristian Huselius. Fedor they’re not as good as people vided Maryland with more was great that we battled Booth also scored for Florida, Tyutin had two assists and say. I still think they’re the depth than the Blue Devils back, and we played like we and Tomas Vokoun stopped Garon made 24 saves. best team in the country.” seemed to expect. That said, Williams made it At the half, when Duke led plain his team has a potential 32-31, Maryland had a 9-0 upside that hadn’t surfaced bench-scoring advantage. earlier. Among the Terps’ starters, “We’re getting better. only star center Jordan Associated Press We’re better now than we Williams (23 points, 13 remade a 3-pointer to tie it with tucky and were coming off were in November. That’s go- bounds) finished in double47.2 seconds remaining. an 82-81 overtime win at From around college basketing to be the key for us all sea- digit scoring. The Badgers looked com- No. 12 Texas on Saturday. son. We have to keep getting pletely out of sorts on their Still, Duke won for the 25th ball... Florida 71, Tennessee 75, EAST LANSING, Mich. — next possession, which end- OT better. We got some positives straight time, and despite an out of this.” intense defensive effort from Draymond Green scored a ed when Tim Jarmusz shot an KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Although it was far from a Maryland, Kyle Singler fin- career-high 26 points, and air ball from the corner at the Alex Tyus scored 18 points vintage act by either team, the ished with 25 points, Nolan Kalin Lucas made three free end of the shot clock. Lucas and turned a steal into a Terps played with the same Smith had 18, and the Devils throws in the final minute of had a chance to win it at the dunk in overtime that commitment that has made won with 40 percent field-goal overtime to lift Michigan other end, but he decided to helped Florida to an 81-75 State to a much-needed 64-61 go up with his right hand, and victory over Tennessee on Williams one of the game’s shooting. most successful coaches for a “We played well enough to victory over No. 20 Wiscon- Keaton Nankivil was able to Tuesday night. long time. block his layup from behind. win,” Singler said. “We’re not sin on Tuesday night. Tennessee scored the The Spartans, who have “He’s a great coach,” Duke going to play perfect throughGreen scored Michigan last four points in regulabeen in a funk for most of the State’s first eight points of tion. A layup by Brian coach Mike Krzyzewski said. out the year.” “He had a great game plan. That reality is enough to season, scored the final nine overtime, including a free Williams with 1:40 left tied For 24 minutes, they were the give other ACC teams re- points of regulation to tie the throw that put the Spartans the game at 68, and both more aggressive team. We newed hope that the Devils game at 53, then outlasted the ahead 61-60 with 1:16 left. teams missed two shots beBadgers (12-4, 2-2 Big Ten) Taylor tied it with a free fore time expired. hadn’t been in a game like won’t run the table. in the extra session. Lucas throw with 59.1 seconds left, Florida (13-3, 2-0 Southput Michigan State (11-5, 3-1) but Lucas drew a foul driving eastern Conference) up by one with a free throw along the baseline and put opened the overtime with with 30.2 seconds remaining, Michigan State ahead to stay a 3-pointer from Kenny and Wisconsin’s Jordan TayUConn 67, Rutgers 53 Boynton, who had 17 lor then missed from near the HARTFORD, Conn. — points, and the Gators top of the key. Halfway through the season, scored the first six points Lucas, who finished with Connecticut continues to ex- in the extra frame. 17 points, added two free ceed even its own expectaTennessee cut the marthrows with 2.2 seconds left, tions. gin to 79-75 on a 3-pointer and Taylor missed a desperAlex Oriakhi had 17 by Cameron Tatum with 23 ation shot from midcourt. points, 12 rebounds and four seconds left, but the Vols Taylor scored 21 points blocked shots and the 10th- wouldn’t hit another shot as for Wisconsin. ranked Huskies returned to the Gators made four free After turning the ball over Big East play with a 67-53 throws to close it out. only 13 times in its first three victory over Rutgers on BYU 104, Utah 79 Big Ten games, Wisconsin Tuesday night. SALT LAKE CITY — gave it away 11 times against Kemba Walker finished Jimmer Fredettte scored the Spartans — including a with 18 points. The junior 47 points and Jackson couple of big mistakes as the guard has led UConn in scor- Emery added 20 points and Badgers were trying to pro- ing in every game this sea- set BYU’s career steals tect their lead. son. record Tuesday night as Trailing 53-48 with just The Huskies (13-2, 2-2) the 11th-ranked Cougars over a minute remaining, the were picked by the confer- beat Utah 104-79 to extend Spartans came up with a steal ence’s coaches to finish 10th their winning streak to sevnear midcourt that led to a in the league this season and en games. breakaway dunk by Keith have five freshmen who see BYU (17-1, 3-0 Mountain AssociAted Press Appling. Wisconsin lost the significant playing time. But West) has won four Maryland’s Pe’shon Howard collides with duke’s Nolan smith ball again on the following in- they have already beaten straight and eight of the in their clash in durham on sunday. bounds, and Korie Lucious Michigan State, No. 13 Ken- last nine against Utah.

Illinois shocked at Penn St.

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Terps show promise against No.1 Duke

Spartans survive in overtime

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Andrew Jones converted an offensive rebound with 1 second left and Talor Battle scored 26 points to lead Penn State past No. 16 Illinois 57-55 on Tuesday night for its second straight upset of a ranked team. After a layup by Bill Cole of Illinois tied the game with 20 seconds left, go-to guy Battle set up for the last shot. His off-balance attempt in the lane bounced off the rim and into the hands of Jones, the 6-foot10 center who dunked in the go-ahead bucket. Illinois’ desperation heave downcourt was intercepted by Jones, and the blue-and-white faithful rushed the court despite repeated pleas from the public address announcer not to. There was good reason to celebrate — it was the first time Penn State (10-6, 3-2 Big Ten) beat ranked foes in consecutive games since the 1954 NCAA tournament. The Nittany Lions beat then-No. 18 Michigan State 66-62 on Saturday. Mike Tisdale had 16 points and 14 rebounds for Illinois (13-4, 3-1), which had erased a 12-point first-half deficit. After a potentially damaging nonconference loss to Maine, Penn State has had a dramatic midseason turnaround. They are 2-1 in the midst of a five-game stretch against ranked opponents. Battle, as usual, has been the spark plug. The 6-foot guard rebounded from a shooting slump with 3s from 35 and 28 feet, and got fouled repeatedly as he weaved through a chippy defense for mid-range jumpers. Battle finished 8 of 15 from the field, including 4 of 9 from 3-point territory. But it was Jones who made the big play at the end, surrounded by a throng of fans on the court after his dramatic putback. He finished with 12 points and eight rebounds. The heroics didn’t look necessary early on. Flying around the court for one of its best defensive efforts of the season, Penn State took advantage of nine firsthalf turnovers by Illinois to jump out to a double-digit lead. Jeff Brooks’ 3 in the corner off Tim Frazier’s driveand-dish made it 25-13 with 5:58 left. It turned out to be the high point for Penn State’s half. After a cold-shooting start, the Illini hit 6 of 8 from the field over the final 8 minutes and closed the half with a 120 run. Illinois found success attacking the basket, with Mike Davis’ inside basket just before the first-half buzzer tying the game at 25 before the seesaw second half. Cole and Davis both finished with eight points for Illinois, which shot 41 percent for the game after opening Big Ten play hitting 64 percent from the field.

Baylor tops Oklahoma Associated Press

WACO, Texas — Perry Jones III scored a careerhigh 25 points and LaceDarius Dunn added 16 as Baylor beat Oklahoma 74-61 Tuesday night for its record 15th straight home victory. Dunn became only the second Baylor player to surpass 2,000 points for a career, while Quincy Acy added 15 points and a game-high eight rebounds for the Bears (12-3, 2-0 Big 12). Steven Pledger led the Sooners (8-8, 0-2) with 17 points, and Cameron Clark added 16. Baylor broke the Ferrell Center record it shared with Oklahoma. The Sooners were 14-0 on the Bears’ home court and 26-0 against them in Big 12 play before Baylor swept the series last year. The Sooners, who lost their last nine Big 12 games last year and this season’s conference opener at Texas A&M, have now dropped 11 straight conference games. A loss at No. 12 Texas on Saturday would extend the streak to 12, Oklahoma’s longest since losing 15 straight Big 6 contests

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Darrelle Revis couldn’t believe Rex Ryan’s latest declaration. His coach labeled him the best player in the NFL, hands down. Some lofty praise that made Revis’ eyes widen at the thought. “What?” the New York Jets’ Pro Bowl cornerback said with a laugh Tuesday. “He said that?” He sure did, Darrelle. “Well, thanks, Rex, for the quote,” Revis said, laughing again. “I mean, I thank Rex for respecting me that highly. I do strive to try to be the best in what I do. If he feels that way, he feels that way.” This certainly has been a whirlwind of a season for Revis. There was a long contract holdout that caused him to miss all of training camp, some hamstring issues that sidelined him a few games and doubts as to whether he could reach last season’s lofty level when he finished second for NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Ryan shoved all that aside Monday when he went out of his way to pump up Revis, who held Indianapolis star wide receiver Reggie Wayne to one catch for 1 yard in New York’s 17-16 playoff win over the Colts last Saturday. “That’s kind of a big, bold statement,” Revis said. “People can differ from that. They have different opinions and usually it’s a quarterback, a Peyton Manning or a Tom Brady, a guy who can really control the game, or an offen-

sive player. “Him saying that for a defensive player, that’s mindboggling to me. But, hey, I guess that’s how he feels.” Revis knows he’s a good player, but that good? “I think I’m one of the best,” he said. “I don’t know if I can say I’m the best because I really have no stats this year. I have no interceptions and a couple of tackles and that’s about it. But one thing I do strive on is just trying to be consistent in my techniques in what I do and when I cover guys.” That’s what he’s been doing all season — week after week. For a few years running. “How many catches has he even allowed this season?” asked safety Brodney Pool. “There haven’t been many, and that’s just incredible. If you can make quarterbacks scared to throw at you like he does, that’s pretty tough to do.” Revis’ reputation ballooned last season, when he repeatedly shut down elite wide receivers to the point that he was nicknamed “Revis Island” — a destination where opposing players got lost, just as Wayne did last weekend. It’s been more of the same this season, especially during the last two months. Detroit’s Calvin Johnson had one catch for 13 yards. Houston’s Andre Johnson: four catches, 32 yards. Cincinnati’s Terrell Owens: three catches, 17 yards. Miami’s Davone Bess: one catch, 6 yards. Pittsburgh’s Hines Ward: two catches, 34 yards. That’s five receivers, 11 catches and no touchdowns.

million this season. “Since we’ve been in business we’ve had four head coaches,” Richardson said, referring to Fox, George Seifert and Dom Capers. “His approach, his demeanor, his style, his experience, the fact that he’s been a former player, seemed to me to be perfect for us at this particular point in time.” Rivera said he’d be “hands on” with the defense, but would maintain Carolina’s 4-3 scheme despite using a 3-4 in San Diego because of the personnel. It’s the offense where Rivera faces major challenges. Morrison said Rivera and Hurney would combine to hire the staff, with offensive coordinator the big decision. Carolina was the NFL’s lowest-scoring team this season and managed only 16 offensive touchdowns. “Look forward to meeting him and getting to work,” quarterback Jimmy Clausen wrote on Twitter. Rivera said figuring out the QB situation is a top priority. The rookie Clausen was 1-9 as a starter with three touchdown passes and nine interceptions. Matt Moore, who finished the season on injured reserve, is an impending free agent. The Panthers have the No. 1 overall draft pick, but lost a chance at taking Stanford’s Andrew Luck when he announced last week he was staying in school. “To see if Jimmy, or if there is a quarterback on this roster, that can become that franchise guy you need,” Rivera said. “If there is one thing I’ve been fortunate to be around the last four years is a franchise quarterback in Philip Rivers.” Rivera said personnel decisions would be a “collaboration” with Hurney. He talked of playing an aggressive defense and making a franchise that’s never had consecutive winning seasons consistently good. “I think we spent six hours with Ron and it felt like an hour and a half,” Morrison said.

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SEC FroM 1B to replace in Mark Ingram, Julio Jones and Dareus. And the Tide will be breaking in a new quarterback. Miles, who decided Tuesday to remain at LSU instead of going to Michigan, has another stocked team with quarterback questions. Arkansas has to replace its future NFL quarterback in Ryan Mallett. The East is mostly in flux, though don’t be surprised if new coach Will Muschamp gets Florida back into the hunt quickly. Mississippi State is on the rise — but a national champi-

“If you look at the things he does to a receiver to the point where an offensive coordinator won’t even look to his side, it speaks for itself,” cornerback Antonio Cromartie said. That’s impressive when you consider what Revis has been through this season, with missing camp and being hobbled a few weeks. In August, Revis wasn’t with the team at all, frustrated with his contract negotiations and hoping for a chance to return to the playoffs with the Jets. “I didn’t want to miss that,” Revis said. “That had always been on my mind. I wanted to be on this team and experience all that once again.” Revis has said he has to fight boredom in some games because he gets few throws in his direction. Wayne was frustrated after the Colts’ loss after being targeted by Manning just once, even after leading the AFC with 111 catches during the regular season. “I can’t sit here and say, ‘Yeah, he shut him down,’” said Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch, who has been watching film from that game. “There were some times that Reggie was open and he didn’t get the ball and there were other times that he was covered. It’s 50-50. It’s just hard to sit back and say, ‘He did this. He did that.’ Both of them are great players.” Revis agrees, and he humbly credits all of his teammates for the outcome.

that I am of Hispanic descent,” Rivera said. “I’m very honored to have this opportunity.” It took a while. Rivera interviewed for eight head coaching jobs in six years. He said that experience helped when the Panthers called. “I’m excited for Ron,” Chargers coach Norv Turner said. “He has aspired to be an NFL head coach and I expect him to do an outstanding job. “Ron is an outstanding communicator. He has worked under and learned from a long list of head coaches. That experience will serve him well. The Panthers are fortunate to land Ron.” Rivera ran the Chargers’ defense since midway through the 2008 season, with San Diego ranking tops in the NFL in total defense and pass defense this season. He also was defensive coordinator in Chicago from 2004-06 amid a career in which he’s worked for various coaches and diverse styles. Rivera was one of four defensive coordinators to be interviewed by general manager Marty Hurney and team president Danny Morrison last week. The others — Perry Fewell of the New York Giants, San Francisco’s Greg Manusky and Rob Ryan of Cleveland — were not asked in for second interviews. “All four did an outstanding job. Ron just surfaced to the top and he was the one we wanted to bring in for the second interview,” Morrison said. “He had a terrific second interview so everything went well.” Rivera arrived in Charlotte on Monday afternoon in the middle of a rare snowstorm. He met with Hurney, Morrison and Richardson and by Tuesday had accepted the job. Morrison said Rivera received a fouryear deal with no option year. ESPN reported it’s worth $11.2 million — far less than Fox’s last deal that paid him more than $6

onship contender? Then again, no one saw Auburn coming this season. The Tigers began the season ranked No. 22, lower than any champion since the AP poll expanded to 25 teams in 1989. No one knew that when Cam Newton committed to Auburn out of junior college on New Year’s Eve 2009, it would turn out to be the most significant event of the 2010 season. Maybe college football’s next big star is on campus in Starkville, Miss., or Columbia, S.C., or Athens, Ga., and we don’t even know it.

BY JIM DONALDSON The Providence Journal

OK, New England Patriots fans, here’s what worries me about the playoff rubber match with the New York Jets on Sunday at Gillette Stadium... Turnovers. By the Patriots. Foolish, you say? Ridiculous? Not even worth worrying about? Possibly. Perhaps even probably. After all, the Patriots just set an NFL record for a 16game season by committing only 10 turnovers. They tied a league record by throwing just five interceptions. They didn’t have even one turnover in their season-ending, eight-game winning streak until Danny Woodhead fumbled against Miami in the season finale. Tom Brady hasn’t thrown an interception in the last 11 games, and his last one, against Baltimore in mid-October, came on a desperation heave at the end of regulation in the Pats’ overtime win over the Ravens. And that’s the problem. These things tend to even out. I have this (arguably unreasonable) fear that passes such as the one Charles Woodson dropped in the Packers game, or the two or three that barely eluded the Bears, will be picked off by the likes of Antonio Cromartie or Darrelle Revis, who completely shut down the Colts’ Reggie Wayne, the AFC’s leading receiver this season, on Saturday night. AssociAted Press Or that BenJarvus GreenAuburn coach Gene chizik, left, and defensive lineman Nick Ellis, who has never fumbled Fairley celebrate their national title. the ball ever his three years

with the Patriots, including 229 carries this season when he rushed for 1,008 yards and 13 TDs, will put the ball on the ground. Not that this fear has anything to do with the Jets, really. It has everything to do with the law of averages. How often, for a example, have you been watching a basketball game and heard an announcer say “So-and-so is perfect today from the free-throw line — 10-for-10,” and then seen the guy miss? OK, having gotten that off my chest, it’s time for a prediction: The Patriots won’t win this one 45-3. That recent rout of the alltalk, no-action Jets was in marked contrast to what happened in September at the Meadowlands, when the Jets handed the Patriots one of the rare blemishes on their NFLbest, 14-2 record. The Jets won that one, 2814, but never had a chance in the rematch on Dec. 6 in Foxboro, when the Pats started fast, jumping out to a 17-0 lead in the first quarter, and never looked back. Brady put on a passing clinic, reading the Jets’ defense as easily as a preschool primer, throwing for 326 yards and four touchdowns. Meanwhile, Jets QB Mark Sanchez had no TDs and three interceptions, including one at the 2-yard line early in the second half that ended any hopes of a New York comeback — especially after Brady proceeded to take the Patriots the length of the field to a touchdown that made the score 313. It wasn’t merely embarrassing for the Jets, it was hu-

miliating. Now, they have to be thinking in New York, it’s payback time. Not that “Sexy Rexy” Ryan’s lads would need any additional motivation for a conference semifinal game against their AFC East archrivals. And it goes without saying that Ryan, who lately has given added meaning to the phrase “foot-in-mouth disease,” will say something — or, more likely, several things — provocative this week. You will recall that he did not, as he so memorably remarked, come to coach in the AFC East in order to kiss Belichick’s, ahem, rings. Last week, before taking on the Colts, Ryan took a swipe at Brady, comparing him unfavorably with Peyton Manning. “Nobody studies like (Manning,)” Ryan said. “I know Brady thinks he does and all that stuff. I think there’s probably a little more help from (Bill) Belichick with Brady than there is with Peyton Manning.” Come to think of it, wasn’t that also a swipe at Colts coach Jim Caldwell? Not that it matters to the outspoken Ryan, who says what he thinks no matter the consequences. His boosters insist Ryan is only saying out loud what his players are saying inside their locker room. In any case, don’t expect Belichick or Brady to comment on Rex’s remarks, although they’ll surely be asked about them repeatedly. Nor does Belichick think what happened last month, or in Week Two, will have any bearing on what happens Sun-

day. “I don’t think what happened in some game in December, or some game in September, is going to have too much bearing,” he said. “I think what happens between now and kickoff, and how the teams perform once the game starts, will decide the winner.” Trash talking may be standard operating procedure for the Jets, but it isn’t The Patriot Way. The Jets talked the talk before their last visit to Foxboro, but couldn’t walk the walk. Instead, they were stomped by the clearly superior Pats. It’s not as if the Jets have come storming down the stretch, the way the Patriots have. Before getting trounced in New England, the Jets had been shut out at the Meadowlands by the Packers, were lucky to beat the Lions in Detroit, slipped past the Browns in overtime, and beat Houston on a last-minute touchdown after blowing a fourth quarterlead. After the debacle in Foxboro, the Jets lost at home the next week to the Dolphins, and also lost to the Bears, a team the Patriots pounded. While the Jets deserve credit for coming from behind in the final minute to beat the Colts, that was an injury-riddled team they faced in Indianapolis. So there is no reason to think that, if the Patriots continue to play the way they have over the second half of the season, they won’t once again be able to handle the Jets, if not exactly as easily as 45-3. As long, that is, as they don’t have any costly turnovers.

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N. Rowan-Nice, wooded subdivision lot. $15,300. 51225. Varina Bunts B&R Realty 704.640.5200 Southwestern Rowan Co.

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High Rock waterfront, beautiful, gently sloping, wooded in Waters Edge subdivision. Approx. 275' deep, 100' waterline. Excellent HOA. For Sale By Owner. $248,000. Appraisal available. Call 704-609-5650

Barnhardt Meadows. Quality home sites in country setting, restricted, pool and pool House complete. Use your builder or let us build for you. Lots start at $24,900. B&R Realty 704-633-2394

Land for Sale West Rowan – Country Club living in the country. Builder's custom brick home has 4 BR, 3 ½ BA w/main floor master suite. 3300 sqft. + partially finished bonus room. Lots of ceramic and granite. 2 fireplaces with gas logs. 6.5 very private wooded acres. Priced at $399,000. Reduced to sell! $389,000. Call for appt. 704-431-3267

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********************** Front St. 3.37 acres, almost completed 50' x100' bldg. $44K. 704-636-1477 Davie County - 10 minutes from Catawba. 10-80 acres. 336-998-9626 daytime / 336-998-5376 evenings

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Knox Farm Subdivision. Beautiful lots available now starting at $19,900. B&R Realty 704.633.2394

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Rowan Realty www.rowanrealty.net, Professional, Accountable, Personable . 704-633-1071 William R. Kennedy Realty 428 E. Fisher Street 704-638-0673

3 BR, 2.5 BA, wonderful home on over 2 acres, horses allowed, partially fenced back yard, storage building. $164,900 R51465 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

25 Acres Beautiful Land for Sale by Owner 1 Hr to/from Charlotte, NC near Cleveland & Woodleaf & 3 Interstates: I-40, I-77, I-85. Restricted, no mobile or mod. Very rural, mostly wooded. Good hunting, deer, small game. Frontage on Hobson Rd., 2nd gravel driveway beside 2075 Hobson Rd mailbox. GPS zip code 27013. Safe distance from cities. Need sale this year. No reasonable offer refused. Owner phone: 336-766-6779, or Email to: hjthabet@cs.com See photos and directions: http://NCHorseCountryFarmland.com

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3 BR, 2.5 BA, wonderful home on over 2 acres, horses allowed, partially fenced back yard, storage building. $164,900 R51465 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

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1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apartments, very nice. $375 & up. 704-754-1480 1BR/1BA duplex fully furnished. TV, BR suite, LR furniture, refrig., washer / dryer, Sect. 8 approved. Heat, air, electricity & water incl'd. $750/mo + $500 dep. 704-636-1850 2 BR, 1 BA at Willow Oaks on Old Concord Rd. Has refrigerator & stove. All elect. Rent $399, Dep. $400. Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 2 BR, 1 BA, close to Salisbury High. Rent $425, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 2BR brick duplex with carport, convenient to hospita. $450 per month. 704-637-1020

3 Creek Ch. Rd. 3BR, 2BA. DW. .71 acre. 1,700 sq. ft. FP, LR, den. $540 about. Fin. avail. 704-489-1158 American Homes of Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997 Harrison Rd. near Food Lion. 3BR, 2BA. 1 ac. 1,800 sq. ft., big BR, retreat, huge deck. $580/mo. Financing avail. 704-489-1158 Salisbury Area 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, $500 down under $700 per month. 704-225-8850

Convenience store business for sale with large game room/mini bar. Includes all stock, security system, ice maker, coolers, etc. $20,000. Will consider trade for mobile home & land. 704-857-0625 Downtown Salis, 2300 sf office space, remodeled, off street pking. 633-7300

East Schools. 3BR. Refrigerator and stove. Central air and heat. Please call 704-638-0108. Heights Fleming Apartments 55 & older 704-636-5655 Mon.-Fri. 2pm-5pm. Call for more information. Equal Opportunity. Housing TDD Sect. 8 vouchers accepted. 800-735-2962 Franklin St. 2 BR, 1 BA. Newly refurbished inside. Rent $495, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

2BR, 1BA Duplex Central heat/air, appliances, laundry room, yardwork incl. Fenced backyard, storage building. $600/mo. plus $600 deposit 704-633-2219 AAA+ Apartments $425-$950/mo. Chambers Realty 704-637-1020 Airport Rd. area. 118-A Overbrook Rd. ½ rent for December. 2 story apt. $535/mo. Very nice. Daytime 704-637-0775

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Airport Rd. Duplex. 2BR, 2BA. $575/mo. 2BR, 1BA $550/mo., lease + dep., water furnished. No pets. Call 704-637-0370 Airport Rd., 1BR with stove, refrig., garbage pickup & water incl. Month-month lease. No pets. $400/mo+$300 deposit. Furnished $425/mo. 704-279-3808

BEST VALUE Quiet & Convenient, 2 bedroom town house, 1½ baths. All Electric, Central heat/air, no pets, pool. $550/mo. Includes water & basic cable.

West Side Manor Robert Cobb Rentals 2345 Statesville Blvd. Near Salisbury Mall

704-633-1234 China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe. No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605 CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently located in Salisbury. Handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. 704-6366408. Office Hours: M–F TDD Relay 9:00-12:00. 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity.

Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appliances furnished. $495-$595/mo. Deposit negotiable. Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593

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Near Va. 2BR, 1BA. $550/mo. Includes water. Security, application. 704-239-4883 Broker Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096

E. Rowan, 3BR/2BA, deck, all electric, no pets. $750/mo + $750 dep. Sect. 8 OK. Credit check. 704-293-0168.

Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263

E. Spencer - 2 BR, 1 BA, wheelchair access. Includes stove, refrigerator. Section 8 ok, vets ok. 704-639-0155

Salisbury/Spencer 2, 4 & 5 BR $450-$850/mo. 704202-3644 or leave message. No calls after 7pm

Faith/Carson district. 3BR / 2BA, no smoking, no pets. $650/mo + dep + refs. 704-279-8428 Fulton St. 3 BR, 1 ½ BA. Refrigerator, stove furnished. Rent $725, Dep., $700. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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511 Walton Road. Nice 2 bedroom apartment. Central heat & air, water furnished. $450/mo. + $450 deposit. References required. Nice landlord. Call 704-636-2486. or 336-752-2246 Salisbury. Free Rent, Free Water, New All Elec. Heat/air, on bus route. $495. 704-239-0691 Spencer. 2BR/1½ BA, appls w/ W/D hook up, security lights, no pets, Sect. 8 OK. 704-279-3990 STONWYCK VILLIAGE IN GRANITE QUARRY Nice 2BR, energy efficient apt., stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, water & sewer furnished, central heat/ac, vaulted ceiling, washer/dryer connection. $495 to $550 /Mo, $400 deposit. 1 year lease, no pets. 704-279-3808 WELCOME HOME TO DEER PARK APTS. We have immediate openings for 1 & 2 BR apts. Call or come by and ask about our move-in specials. 704-278-4340 for info. For immediate info call 1-828-442-7116

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Wiltshire Village Condo for Rent, $700. 2nd floor. Want a 2BR, 2BA in a quiet setting? Call Bryce, Wallace Realty 704-202-1319

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High Rock Lake home! 3 BR, 2½BA. Open concept living to enjoy beautiful lake views. Private master suite. Plus addt'l living space in basement. Large deck and dockable pier. 1 year lease. $1300/month. Convenient to I-85. www.casuallakeliving.com Call 336-798-6157 Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required. Faith Realty 704-630-9650 Hurley School area. 2BA. Carport, 3BR, fenced yard. Storage building. Newly remodeled. $800/mo. + deposit. Call 704-636-8058

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Lake front house on High Rock Lake. 2 BR, 1 BA. Rent Avail. Feb. 1st. from Oct. to Mar. $600/ mo. Rent from Apr. to Sept. $700/mo. Contact Dwayne at 704-213-3667 N. Church St. 2BR/1BA home. Stove & refrigerator, All electric. fireplace. $450/mo. 704-633-6035 Old Concord Rd., 3 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator, stove & big yard. No pets. $595/rent + $595/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112

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2 to 5 BR. HUD Section 8. Nice homes, nice st areas. Call us 1 . 704-630-0695 3 Homes. 2-East district, 1Carson district. 3 BR, 2 BA. $800-$1050. Lease, dep. & ref. req. 704.798.7233 Available for rent – Homes and Apartments Salisbury/Rockwell Eddie Hampton 704-640-7575

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Carolina Blvd. 3BR, 2BA. All appliances incl., 4-car carport, big yard. $800/mo + deposit. 704-637-6618

“A Good Place to Live” 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Affordable & Spacious Water Included 704-636-8385

Concord. Move in ready, completely furnished downtown condo. $500 dep. + $550/mo. 704-782-1881

Eaman Park Apts. 2BR, 1BA. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated. No pets. 704-798-3896

3BR, 2BA home at Crescent Heights. Call 704-239-3690 for info.

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450 to 1,000 sq. ft. of Warehouse Space off Jake Alexander Blvd. Call 704279-8377 or 704-279-6882

Body Shop Concord area, across from hospital. Body shop/detail shop. Great location. Frame rack, paint booth, turn key ready. 704-622-0889 China Grove. 1200 sq ft. $800/mo + deposit. Call 704-855-2100

Granite Quarry - Start the New Year Right! Only two units left! Move in by 1/31/11 and pay no rent until 4/1/11. Comm. Metal Bldg. perfect for hobbyist or contractor. Call for details 704-232-3333 Numerous Commercial and office rentals to suit your needs. Ranging from 500 to 5,000 sq. ft. Call Victor Wallace at Wallace Realty, 704-636-2021 Office Building with 3 office suites; small office in office complex avail.; 5,000 sq.ft. warehouse w/loading docks & small office. Call Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011

Salis., 2 BR, 1 BA $550; 3 BR, 1.5 BA $800, E. Spen. 2 BR, 1 BA $425 Carolina-Piedmont Properties 704-248-2520

Prime Location, 1800+ sq.ft. (will consider subdividing) 5 private offices, built in reception desk. Large open space with dividers, 2 bathrooms and breakroom. Ample parking 464 Jake Alexander 704 223 2803 Blvd.

Salis., 3BR/1BA Duplex. Elec., appls, hookups. By Headstart. $500 & ½ MO FREE! No pets. 704-636-3307

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Salisbury 2BR. $525 and up. GOODMAN RENTALS 704-633-4802

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3 BR, 2 BA, West Schools. Quiet, private location in nice subdivision. 3 miles to mall. Central heat/air, appliances, dishwasher, wired storage building, concrete drive. $800 plus deposit. 704-279-0476

Salisbury City, Near Rowan Regional Medical Center. 4BR /2½BA, 2 car garage, fenced-in yard, many ugrades. $1,400 per month, $1,000 deposit, one year minimum. Credit check & references required. 704-232-0823

Colony Garden Apartments 2BR and 1-1/2 BA Town Homes $575/mo. College Students Welcome! Near Salisbury VA Hospital 704-762-0795 Houses for Rent Apartments

Salisbury, Kent Executive Park office suites, $100 & up. Utilities paid. Conference room, internet access, break room, ample parking. 704-202-5879

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Rockwell, near Rockwell Park. 2BR, 1½BA. Brick home w/garage, deck. Very nice neighborhood. All appl. $650/mo. + dep. 704-6365992 or 704-245-8123

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Spencer. 3BRs & 2BAs. Remodeled. Great area! Owner financing available. 704-202-2696

Furnished Key Man Office Suites - $250-350. Jake & 150. Util & internet incl. 704-721-6831

Salisbury 4BR/2BA, brick ranch, basement, 2,000 SF, garage, nice area. $1,195/mo. 704-630-0695

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Salisbury/Spencer area 2-6 BR houses. Cent. heat & AC. $550- $850/ month. Jim 704-202-9697

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Salisbury City, 2BR/1BA, very spacious, $1,000 s.f., cent air/heat, $450/mo + dep. 704-640-54750

Prince Charles Renovated Condos, Large Floor Plans, 1250-4300 sq.ft. Safe inside entrances. Walking distance to Downtown Salisbury. Special Financing Terms. Call: 704-202-6676

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Lovely Duplex Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $675. 704-633-3997

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Granite Quarry. 2BR, 1BA duplex. Stove & refrigerator furnished. $435/mo. + dep. No pets. 704-279-3406

Moving to Town? Need a home or Apartment? We manage rental homes & apartments. Call and let us help you. Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462

Singlewide, 3BR/2BA, on ¾ acre, wooded lot, newly renovated, all appliances, well water 704-633-8533 after 5pm Olde Fields Subdivision. ½ acre to over 2 acre lots available starting at $36,000. B&R Realty 704.633.2394

Apartments 1 & 2BR. Nice, well maintained, responsible landlord. $415-$435. Salisbury, in town. 704-642-1955

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Allen Tate Realtors Daniel Almazan, Broker 704-202-0091 www.AllenTate.com

Century 21 Towne & Country 474 Jake Alexander Blvd. (704)637-7721

Faith. 1145 Long Creek. 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2 Bonus Rooms. Master on main, Hardwood and ceramic tile floors. Storage everywhere. $199,900 or lease for $1,500/mo. Kerry, Key Real Estate 704-8570539 or 704-433-7372. Directions: Faith Rd to L on Rainey. R into Shady Creek.

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303-B W. Council St. Impressive entry foyer w/mahoghany staircase. Downstairs: L/R, country kit. w/FP. Laundry room, ½BA. Upstairs: 2BR, jacuzzi BA. Uniquely historic, but modern. 704-691-4459

Salisbury N. Fulton St., 2BR/1BA Duplex, limit 3, no pets, $525/month + deposit. 704-855-2100 Salisbury, 1314 Lincolnton Rd., 2 BR, 1 BA brick house. Hardwood floors throughout, close to Jake Alexander Blvd. Wallace Realty 704-636-2021 Salisbury, in country. 3BR, 2BA. With in-law apartment. $1000/mo. No pets. Deposit & ref. 704855-2100

We have office suites available in the Executive Center. First Month Free with No Deposit! With all utilities from $150 and up. Lots of amenities. Call Karen Rufty at B & R Realty 704-202-6041 www.bostandrufty-realty.com

Salisbury. 12,000 sq ft corner building at Jake Alexander and Industrial Blvd. Ideal for retail office space, church, etc. Heat and air. Please call 704279-8377 with inquiries. Salisbury. Six individual offices, new central heat/air, heavily insulated for energy efficiency, fully carpeted (to be installed) except stone at entrance. Conference room, employee break room, tile bathroom, and nice, large reception area. Perfect location near the Court House and County Building. Want to lease but will sell. Perfect for dual occupancy. By appointment only. 704-636-1850 Spencer Shops Lease great retail space for as little as $750/mo for 2,000 sq ft at. 704-431-8636 Warehouse space / manufacturing as low as $1.25/sq. ft./yr. Deposit. Call 704-431-8636

Manufactured Home for Rent Between Salis. & China Grove. 2BR. No pets. Appl. & trash pickup incl. $475/ mo + dep. 704-855-7720 Camp Rd, 2BR, 1BA. Appls, water, sewer, trash incl. Pet OK. $475/mo. + $475 dep. 704-279-7463 Carson H.S. Area–2 BR, 1 BA. $400/mo. 3 BR, 2 BA, $485/mo. + dep. NO PETS! 704-239-2833 East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991 East area. Completely remodeled 1BR. Perfect for one or two people. Trash & lawn service. $360/mo. + deposit. 704-640-2667

Salisbury, S. Main St, 3BR/1½BA, cent. H/A, W/D hookup, big kitchen, stove & refrig, garage, $550/mo. Application is req'd and deposit req'd. M-F 9am5pm. 704-637-3889

East Rowan. 2BR. trash and lawn service included. No pets. $450 month. 704-433-1255

Salisbury-2 BR, 1 BA, brick, off Jake Alex., Remodeled, central heat/ air, $550/mo. 704-640-5750

Ellis Park. 3BR/2BA. Appls., water, sewer, incl'd. $525/mo. + $525 deposit. Pet OK. 704-279-7463

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Faith 2BR/2BA, private lot, appliances included, $490/mo + dep. No pets. 704-279-3518 Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Water, trash, lawn maint. incl. No pets. Ref. $425. 704-2794282 or 704-202-3876 Hurley School Rd. 2 BR, 2 BA. Nice yard, subdivision. Central air/ heat. $460/mo. + dep. 704-640-5750 Landis. 3BR, 2 full BA. Laminate hardwood, fireplace, Jacuzzi tub. Incl. water, sewer & trash. $575 + dep. 704-202-3790

Chevrolet, 2006, Impala. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Ford, 2006 Fusion SE. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Kia Amante 2005. Leather, sunroof, heated seats, extra clean. Must See!! Call Steve at 704-603-4255

Nissan, 2004, Maxima. 100% Guaranteed Credit Over 150+ Approval! Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Rockwell. 2BR, 2BA. Appl., water, sewer, trash service incl. $500/mo. + dep. Pets OK. 704-279-7463 Salis 3990 Statesville Blvd., Lot 12, 3BR/2BA, $439/mo. + dep. FOR SALE OR RENT! 704-640-3222 West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951

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Dodge Neon SXT, 2005. Automatic, power package, excellent gas saver. Call Steve at 704-603-4255

Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan, 2009. Stock # P7572. Nordic white exterior with gray interior. $10,559. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Kia Spectra EX Sedan, 2009. Champagne gold exterior w/beige interior. Stock #P7568. $9,359. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

MILLER HOTEL Rooms for Rent Weekly $110 & up 704-855-2100

Saturn Aura XR, 2008, Silver with Grey cloth interior 3.6 V6 auto trans, all power opts, onstar, am,fm,cd, rear audio, steering wheel controls, duel power and heated seats, nonsmoker LIKE NEW!!!! 704-603-4255

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West 13th St., in well established, nice neighborhood, totally furnished, internet, microwave, range, refrigerator, washer & dryer, all utitilies included. Single No pets. person only. $110/wk. + small deposit. 336-927-1738

Dodge, 2005, Magnum SE. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock!

Hyundai, 2006, Sonata GLS/LX. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock!

Kia, 2005, Amanti. grey. 65K Charcoal miles. Full power. Leather, 6 disc CD changer/ cassette. Sun roof. Brand new rear tires. $10,500 obo. Call 704-754-2549

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Saturn ION 2 Sedan, 2006. Stock # F10530A. Cypress Green exterior with tan interior. $6,959 Call Now 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

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Autos Dodge, 2007, Caliber. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

BMW, 2005 325i Midnight Black on tan leather 2.5 V6 auto trans, am, fm, cd, sunroof, dual seat warmers, all power, duel power seats, RUNS & DRIVES NICELY!! 704-603-4255

Infinity G35 Coupe, 2005, 5 speed automatic, all leather options, navigation, sunroof. Must see! Call Steve 704-603-4255

Mercedes S320, 1999 Black on Grey leather interior, 3.2, V6, auto trans, LOADED, all power low miles, ops, SUNROOF, chrome rims good tires, extra clean MUST SEE! 704-6034255

Scion xA Base Hatchback, 2006. Silver streak mica exterior w/ dark charcoal interior. # F10460A. Stock $11,759. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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HONDA, 2003, ACCORD EX. $500-800 down, will help finance. Credit, No Problem! Private party sale. Call 704-838-1538

Buick LaCrosse CXS Sedan, 2005. Black onyx exterior w/gray interior. Stock #F11096A. $10,959. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com Ford Focus SE Sedan, 2009. Stock #P7597. Brilliant silver exterior with medium stone interior. $10,559. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Chevrolet Aveo LS Sedan, 2008. Summer yellow exterior w/neutral interior. Stock #F11069A. $9,959. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Jaguar S-Type, 2005. Black w/black leather interior, 6 sp. auto trans, 4.2L V8 engine, AM/FM/CD Changer, Premium Sound. Call Steve today! 704-6034255

Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE, 2005. Automatic, moonroof, power options. Excellent condition. Call Steve at 704-603-4255

Suburu Impreza 2.5i Sedan, 2009. Spark Silver Metallic exterior w/carbon black interior. #T10726A. Stock $16,559. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Ford Focus SES Sedan, 2006. Liquid gray clearcoat metallic exterior w/dark flint interior. Stock #F10444A. $8,259. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford Focus ZX3 Base 2004. Silver Metallic w/gray interior, est. 33 mpg, automatic transmission. 704-603-4255

Classified/Retail ADS: Ford Mustang, 2000. Atlantic blue metallic exterior with gray cloth interior. 5 speed, 1 owner, extra clean. Call Steve at 704-603-4255

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Autos

sell it. buy it. find it. We are in need of inventory and will pay top dollar for your vehicle. Cash on the spot with title in hand. We can also refinance your current auto loan and lower your payment. Please call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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We want your vehicle! 1999 to 2011 under 150,000 miles. Please call 704-216-2663 for your cash offer.

do it your self! Weʼre ready when you are.

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Please note the following holiday deadline schedule: Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan, 2008. Imperial Blue Metallic exterior w/titanium interior. Stock #P7562B. $12,359. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Autos

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Chevrolet Aveo LT Sedan, 2009. Stock # P7600. Cosmic Silver exterior w/charcoal interior. $9,859. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Chevrolet Malibu LS Sedan, 2005. White exterior w/neutral interior. Stock #F11109A. $8,459. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

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Autos

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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, 2005. Bright Silver Metallic exterior with black cloth interior. 6-speed, hard top, 29K miles. Won't Last! Call Steve today! 704-603-4255

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Toyota Corolla CE Sedan, 1997. Cashmere beige metallic exterior w/oak interior. Stock #F10541A2. $6,759. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Buick Skylark 1991, automatic, clean, V-6, well equipped, only 71K miles. $2,000. 704-636-4905 Dealer 17302

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Rentals & Leasing

Over 150 vehicles in Stock!

Toyota, 2005 Camry, LE/XLE/SE. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Open Sundays 12pm-5pm Over 150 vehicles in Stock! Autos

Dogs

American Pit Bull Pups

Found dogs. On January 1 off Long Ferry Rd, very large dogs. One black & white. The other dog is tan, black and white. 704798-0164

FREE dog. To good home only. 3 yr. old 1/2 wolf, 1/2 shepherd female. Needs fenced yard or lot. NO CHAIN!!! 704279-8089

Free puppies. Cockerspaniel/lab mix. 7 black puppies, 1 blond. 9 weeks old. 704-638-6441

Puppies - Free 7 weeks old small mixed breed. Very cute, fat and healthy! 704-209-1943

Cats Free Kittens. Litter box trained. One black/white, three gray. Precious. 704-267-9839 l/m

Giving away kittens or puppies?

11 pups ready to go. Prices negotiable. ALL colors, male & female. 1st shots. Call 704-2395924 Faith area.

Dogs Cocker Spaniel puppies. Black and white, 1 female, 2 males. Full blooded, no papers. Shots, wormed, tails docked. 8 weeks old. $200. Please Call 704239-3854

Free dog. Female German Shepard. 5 years old. Loving & loves to play. Needs room to run. To good home only. Call 704603-8562 Free dog. Mini 19 lb. multicolored Poodle. Neutered. Black racing stripe nose to tail. Handsome & friendly. 12 yo. Exc. health. Loves to run. Owner going to nursing home. 704-647-9795

Puppies. 6 week old Yorkie-Shons. 3 brown males with little white and black markings and 1 black female with little marking. Tails white docked, dewormed and first shots. Call William Petersheim at 330-2313816 or 330-231-7136

Got puppies or kittens for sale?

ELLIS AUTO AUCTION 10 miles N. of Salisbury, Hwy 601, Sale Every Wednesday night 6 pm. Volvo V70, 2.4 T, 2001. Ash Gold Metallic exterior with tan interior. 5 speed auto trans. w/ winter mode. 704-603-4255

Recreational Vehicles

Free puppies. Labrador Retrievers, born November 15. Two females. Call 704-279

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Puppies. Sheltie AKC registered, Beautiful sable and white! Ready January 25. $400. Parents on site. 336-8537424 or 336-250-1970

Rockwell, NC. High quality, home raised puppies, registered. Call 704-2249692. Check the website for pricing and information.

Volvo, 2006 S60 2.5T Onyx black with cream leather interior, sunroof, cd player, all power, alloy wheels, super nice! 704-603-4255

Other Pets

Transportation Financing

2003 Prowler w/slideout, 30ft., sleeps 6, 480 sq.ft. Deck w/ramp & all furnishings. On a leased lot on a cove @ High for $1750/yr. Rock $12,500 obo. Call 704857-1271

Puppies. Boxers, full blooded, born Nov. 28, 1st shots, tails docked, on site. 4 parents females & 2 males are left. $250 each. 704-6366461 after 5pm

AKC French Bulldog, AKC, Male Adult. Cream color. 4yrs young. Champion Bloodlines all the way back to his 5th Gen! UTD on all shots. $800 cash OBO. Call 704-603-8257.

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Adopt a Puppy or Kitten for $80 adoption fee. Salisbury Animal Hospital 1500 E. Innes St. 704-637-0227 salisburyanimalhospital.com

BATTERY-R-US

BIG TRUCK BATTERIES 900 CCA

Faith Rd. 704-213-1005 www.battery-r-us.com Chevrolet 350, complete motor throttle body and transmission. Motor $300, Transmission $200. Call 704-314-7846 1997 Nissan, transmission. Low miles. $200. Please Call 704-314-7846

Supplies and Services TOY POODLE CKC Brown female, 6 weeks old, health guaranteed Cash only $500. 704-798-0450

Authorized EZGO Dealer. 30 years selling, servicing GOLF CARS Golf Car Batteries 6 volt, 8 volt. Golf car utility sales. US 52, 5 miles of Salisbury. south Beside East Rowan HS & Old Stone Winery. Look for EZGO sign. 704-245-3660

$69.95 Transportation Financing

Check Out Our December Special! Boarding 20% discount. Rowan Animal Clinic. 704-6363408 for appt.

MANY BUYERS WON’T LEAVE A MESSAGE; GIVE THE BEST TIME TO CALL.

Service & Parts

We are the area's largest selection of quality preowned autos. Financing avail. to suit a variety of needs. Carfax avail. No Gimmicks – We take pride in giving excellent service to all our customers.

Call Steve today! 704-603-4255 www.JakeAlexanderAutoSales.com

Transportation Dealerships CLONINGER FORD, INC. “Try us before you buy.” 511 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-633-9321 TEAM CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, BUICK, GMC. www.teamautogroup.com 704-216-8000 Tim Marburger Dodge 287 Concord Pkwy N. Concord, NC 28027 704-792-9700 Tim Marburger Honda 1309 N First St. (Hwy 52) Albemarle NC 704-983-4107

Auctions Auction Thursday 12pm 429 N. Lee St. Salisbury Antiques, Collectibles, Used Furniture 704-213-4101 Carolina's Auction Rod Poole, NCAL#2446 Salisbury (704)633-7369 www.thecarolinasauction.com

Heritage Auction Co. Glenn M.Hester NC#4453 Salisbury (704)636-9277 www.heritageauctionco.com

Job Seeker meeting at 112 E. Main St., Rockwell. 6:30pm Mons. Rachel Corl, Auctioneer. 704-279-3596 KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392 R. Giles Moss Auction & Real Estate-NCAL #2036. Full Service Auction Company. Estates ** Real Estate Had your home listed a long time? Try selling at auction. 704-782-5625

Carpet and Flooring

Child Care and Nursery Schools

“Allbrite Carpet Cleaning” Eric Fincher. Reasonable rate. 20+ years experience. 704-720-0897

Home Daycare has openings 1st shift. Birth to 4 years. 704-636-3180

Carport and Garages

Cleaning Services We can provide you with an affordable customized home cleaning service. Have your home cleaned the way you like it! Insured, refs available. Call Kim Taft! 704-433-2502

Lippard Garage Doors Installations, repairs, electric openers. 704636-7603 / 704-798-7603

Perry's Overhead Doors Sales, Service & Installation, Residential / Commercial. Wesley Perry 704-279-7325

“Clean as a Whistle” WOW! Clean Again! New Year's Special Lowest Prices in Town, Senior Citizens Discount, Residential/Commercial References available upon request. For more info. call 704-762-1402

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Cleaning Services

AFFORDABLE!

Automotive Services Genesis Auto Detailing & Headlight Restoration. Complete service. Pick up/ delivery avail. 704-279-2600

plus tax $6.25

By appt. only Call 704-857-1854

The Federal Trade Commission says companies that promise to scrub your credit report of accurate negative information for a fee are lying. Under federal law, accurate negative information can be reported for up to seven years, and some bankruptcies for up to ten years. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc.gov/credit.

Home Improvement

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

Painting and Decorating

Brisson - HandyMan Home Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. Insured. 704-798-8199

HMC Handyman Services. Any job around the house. Please call 704-239-4883

GAYLOR'S LAWNCARE For ALL your lawn care needs! *FREE ESTIMATES* 704-639-9925/ 704-640-0542

Cathy's Painting Service Interior & exterior, new & repaints. 704-279-5335

Browning ConstructionStructural repair, flooring installations, additions, decks, garages. 704-637-1578 LGC

Junk Removal $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ We Buy Any Type of Scrap Metal At the Best Prices...

Garages, new homes, remodeling, roofing, siding, back hoe, loader 704-6369569 Maddry Const Lic G.C.

Guaranteed!

Hometown Lawn Care & Handyman Service. Mowing, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, odd jobs ~inside & out. Comm, res. Insured. Free estimates. “No job too small” 704-433-7514 Larry Sheets, owner

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Beaver Grading Quality work, reasonable rates. Free Estimates 704-6364592

704-633-9295 FREE ESTIMATES www.WifeForHireInc.com Licensed, bonded and insured. Since 1985.

Carport and Garages

Drywall Services

We Build Garages, 24x24 = $12,500. All sizes built! ~ 704-633-5033 ~

New Homes Additions & Repairs Small Commercial

704-279-2600 Since 1955 olympicdrywall@aol.com olympicdrywallcompany.com

Fencing Free Estimates Bud Shuler & Sons Fence Co. 225 W Kerr St 704-633-6620 or 704-638-2000 Price Leader since 1963

Charla, Barbara and Kristin will help you with your classified ads.

704-797-4220

Reliable Fence All Your Fencing Needs, Reasonable Rates, 21 years experience. (704)640-0223

Piedmont AC & Heating Electrical Services Lowest prices in town!! 704-213-4022

Hide While You Seek! Our ‘blind boxes’ protect your privacy.

Home Improvement

CASH FOR JUNK CARS And batteries. Call 704-279-7480 or 704-798-2930

Kitchens, Baths, Sunrooms, Remodel, Additions, Wood & Composite Decks, Garages, Vinyl Rails, Windows, Siding. & Roofing. ~ 704-633-5033 ~

The Floor Doctor Complete crawlspace work, Wood floor leveling, jacks installed, rotten wood replaced due to water or termites, brick/block/tile work, foundations, etc. 704-933-3494

Mobile Home Supplies~ City Consignment Company New & Used Furniture. Please Call 704636-2004

Miscellaneous Services

BSMR Sewing

Pools and Supplies Bost Pools – Call me about your swimming pool. Installation, service, liner & replacement. (704) 637-1617

ALL home repairs. 704857-2282. Please call! I need the work. Roofing, siding, decks, windows.

Household sewing machines, new and older models and parts.

704-797-6840 704-797-6839

WILL BUY OLD CARS With keys, title or proof of ownership, $200 and up. (Salisbury area only) R.C.'s Garage & Salvage 704-636-8130 704-267-4163

TH Jones Mini-Max Storage 116 Balfour Street Granite Quarry Please 704-279-3808

Lawn Equipment Repair Services

Painting and Decorating

Lyerly's ATV & Mower Repair Free estimates. All types of repairs Pickup/delivery avail. 704-642-2787

Bowen Painting Interior and Exterior Painting 704-630-6976.

Moving and Storage

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Guttering, leaf guard, metal & shingle roofs. Ask about tax credits.

~ 704-633-5033 ~

John Sigmon Stump grinding, Prompt service for 30+ years, Free Estimates. John Sigmon, 704-279-5763.

Removal 3Gutter Cleaning 3Core Aeration 3Fertilizing

FREE Estimates

704-636-3415 704-640-3842 www.earlslawncare.com Stoner Painting Contractor

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Bad Credit? No Credit? No Problem! Tim Marburger Dodge 877-792-9700

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Buick Rainier CXL Plus SUV, 2004. Olympic white exterior w/light cashmere interior. Stock # T11111C. $11,459. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

SEAMLESS GUTTER Licensed Contractor C.M. Walton Construction, 704-202-8181

Graham's Tree Service Free estimates, reasonable rates. Licensed, Insured, Bonded. 704-633-9304

Earl's Lawn Care

A HANDYMAN & MOORE Kitchen & Bath remodeling Quality Home Improvements Carpentry, Plumbing, Electric Clark Moore 704-213-4471

Transportation Financing

Buick, 2006, Rendezvous. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

Tree Service

3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes 3Leaf

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

Troutman Motor Co. Highway 29 South, Concord, NC 704-782-3105

Roofing and Guttering

Machine Repair

Outdoors By Overcash Mowing, shrub trimming & leaf blowing. 704-630-0120

Quality work at affordable prices NC G.C. #17608 NC Home Inspector #107. Complete contracting service, under home repairs, foundation and masonry repairs, light tractor work and property maintenence. 36 Years Exp. We accept Visa/MC. 704-633-3584 www.professionalservicesunltd.com Duke C. Brown Sr. Owner

Around the House Repairs Carpentry. Electrical. Plumbing. H & H Construction 704-633-2219

Manufactured Home Services

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

Professional Services Unlimited

Home Improvement

We will come to you! F David, 704-314-7846

Anthony's Scrap Metal Service. Top prices paid for any type of metal or batteries. Free haul away. 704-433-1951

Heating and Air Conditioning

OLYMPIC DRYWALL

NC AUTO INSPECTION $15 U

“We can remove bankruptcies, judgments, liens, and bad loans from your credit file forever!”

Grading & Hauling

www.gilesmossauction.com

Rowan Auction Co. Professional Auction Services: Salis., NC 704-633-0809 Kip Jennings NCAL 6340.

Financial Services

• 25 years exp. • Int./Ext. painting • Pressure washing • Staining • References • Insured 704-239-7553

Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LS Crew Cab, 2007. Gold mist metallic exterior w/dark titanium interior. Stock #T11201A. $22,959. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Johnny Yarborough, Tree Expert trimming, topping, & removal of stumps by machine. Wood splitting, lots cleared. 10% off to senior citizens. 704-857-1731 MOORE'S Tree TrimmingTopping & Removing. Use Bucket Truck, 704-209-6254 Licensed, Insured & Bonded TREE WORKS by Jonathan Keener. Insured – Free estimates! Please call 704-636-0954.

Chevrolet Trailblazer LS SUV, 2006. Silverstone metallic exterior w/light gray interior. Stock #T10295A. $11,959. Call now 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Trucks, SUVs & Vans

LEGALS No. 60949

Chevrolet, 1981, truck. Â˝ ton, 4 wheel drive. 4 speed. 6 cylinder. Needs engine repair. Call 704279-5765 or 704-2024281

Chevrolet, 2005, Colorado 100% Guaranteed Credit Over 150+ Approval! Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Ford F-150 XLT Crew Cab, 2010. Sterling gray metallic exterior w/medium stone/ stone interior. Stock #P7604. $25,359. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Jeep Wrangler Sahara, 1999, Gold w/Tan cloth interior 4.0 6 cyl. auto trans, am/fm/cd, HARD TOP, aftermarket rims good tires, sound bar, BRUSH GUARD ready for fun or those snowy days! 704-603-4255

Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 4 Door Crew Cab, 2006. Dark shadow gray clearcoat exterior w/medium flint interior. Stock #F10422A. $18,959. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having Qualified as Executor for the estate of David Monroe Fullam, 628 East Mills Dr., Landis, NC 28088, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporation having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of April, 2011 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 7th day of January, 2011. Jeremy Noel Rodgers, Executor of the estate of David Monroe Fullam, File #10E1258, 715 Margate Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081 Attorney at Law, Richard D. Locklear, P.O. Box 56, Landis, NC 28088

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Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT, 2004. Oxford White with gray cloth. 5 speed auto. trans. w/OD 704-603-4255 Jeep, 2007, Compass Sport. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

Chevrolet, 2006, Equinox LT. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Chevy Suburban 2006 Dark Blue metallic w/tan leather interior, 4 speed auto trans, am, fm, cd premium sound. Third row seating, navigation, sunroof, DVD. 704-603-4255

Dodge, 2004 Dakota. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Ford Ranger Extended Cab, 2010. Dark shadow gray metallic exterior w/medium dark flint. Stock #F10496A. $17,559. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Suzuki XL7 Luxury SUV 2007. Stock #F10395A. Majestic silver exterior with gray interior. $15,959 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

No. 60906 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY Rowan County -Plaintiff Vs. PRICE, SARAH C (All heirs and devisees) Take notice that a judgment seeking relief against you will be filed in February 2011 Notice of service of process by publication begins: January 5, 2011 and January 12, 2011 The nature of the relief being sought is: Foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on properties described as follows: BEING Tax Map 350 Parcel 053, 305 N Main Street, Granite Quarry. More complete description recorded in Book 1142 Page 771 in the Register of Deeds office, for Rowan County. Rowan County Tax Collector

Ford, 2005, Excursion, Eddie Bauer edition. 70,000 miles. V-10. Automatic. Loaded. DVD player. CD player. Adjustable pedals. Front & rear air. 3rd row seat. Very clean. $14,500. 704-637-7327

Toyota 4 Runner, 1997 Limited Forest Green on Tan Leather interior V6 auto trans, am, fm, cd, tape, SUNROOF, alloy rims, good tires, CHEAP TRANSPORTATION!!!! 704-603-4255

Honda Element LX SUV, 2008. Tango Red Pearl exterior w/Titanium/Black interior. Stock #T10724A. $15,159. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Susan G. Dean, dated October 28, 2005 and recorded on October 28, 2005, in Book No. 1049, at Page 876 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Rowan County Courthouse, Salisbury, North Carolina on January 26, 2011 at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Salisbury, County of Rowan, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 1324 Arden Drive, Salisbury, NC 28144 Tax Parcel ID: 326 A 063 Present Record Owners: Susan G. Dean The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units:

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Dated: January 3, 2011

Honda Pilot 2005. Red Pearl with tan leather interior, automatic, 3rd row seating, 4x4, sunroof. 704-603-4255

Ford Explorer XLT SUV, 2004. Black clearcoat exterior w/midnight gray exterior. Stock #F10521B. $11,459. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo SUV, 2010. Brilliant black crystal pearlcoat exterior w/dark slate gray interior. Stock # F10541A1. $25,559. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota RAV4 Base SUV, 2007. Classic silver metallic exterior w/ash interior. Stock #T11153A. $16,259. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota, 2002 Sienna XLE LOADED! Grey leather seats, 3.0 V6 back with auto trans, tape, cd changer, all pwr. Dual heated seats, sunroof low price what more could you ask for! 704-603-4255

Ford Explorer XLT SUV, 2007. Red fire metallic clearcoat exterior w/black/stone interior. Stock# F10127A. $17,459. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

We Do Taxes!! Over 150 vehicles in Stock! Ford F-150 XL Extended Cab, 2003. Oxford white clearcoat exterior w/ medium graphite interior. Stock #F10512A 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - ROWAN COUNTY - 10sp1133 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY CARL D. WILSON, JR. AND MARDELLA H. WILSON DATED OCTOBER 18, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1078 AT PAGE 541 IN THE ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 1:30 PM on January 25, 2011 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT SUV, 2007. Red fire clearcoat exterior w/camel interior. Stock #F10543A. $19,959. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Want to Buy: Transportation Wanted: Mini Cooper, six speed. Call Chip 704640-5778 Leave message if no answer

Anneissa J. Hyde, Town Clerk

No. 60905 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY Rowan County -Plaintiff Vs. BROWN, MOLLIE c/o Ruth Gilmore (All heirs and devisees) Take notice that a judgment seeking relief against you will be filed in February 2011 Notice of service of process by publication begins: January 5, 2011 and January 12, 2011 The nature of the relief being sought is: Foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on properties described as follows: BEING Tax Map 024 Parcel 190, 420 Moore Street, as recorded in Book 349 at Page 326 in the Register of Deeds office, for Rowan County. Rowan County Tax Collector No. 60904 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 09 SP 390

BEING all of Lot No. 47 of Stafford Estates, Phase II, as shown on the map thereof recorded in Map Book 9995, Page 3001 (Sheet 2), Rowan County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 824 Stafford Estates Drive, Salisbury, North Carolina.

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY - 10-SP-1102 - 6590

No. 60944 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV, 2006. Millennium silver metallic exterior w/ash interior. Stock #T11108A. $16,459. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

The purpose of this meeting is to consider the regular business of the Town of East Spencer. The meeting is open to public.

No. 60945

David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee, By: Attorney at Law, Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520, Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 442-9500 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer SUV, 2006. Black exterior clearcoat w/medium parchment interior. Stock #F11093A. $17,759. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Regular Meeting of the Town of East Spencer Board of Aldermen has been rescheduled to January 18th, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the East Spencer Municipal Building in Aldermanic Chambers on 105 South Long Street.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Cherry Pittman VanHoy to Premier Title & Escrow, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of December, 2005, and recorded in Book 1054, Page 426, in Rowan County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on January 19, 2011 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Litaker, in the County of Rowan, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: ALL that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Litaker Township, Rowan County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Toyota 4Runner SR5 SUV, 2008. Salsa red pearl exterior w/stone interior. Stock #T11212A. $26,359. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY Rowan County -Plaintiff Vs. WELCH, KORY (All heirs and devisees) Take notice that a request for execution sale of property will be filed in February 2011 Notice of service of process by publication begins: January 5, 2011 and January 12, 2011 The nature of the relief being sought is: Foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on properties described as follows: BEING Tax Map 024 Parcel 12601, 223 Robin Circle, in Salisbury Township, as recorded in Book 1048 Page in the Register of Deeds office, for Rowan County. Rowan County Tax Collector

The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Ford, 2003, Explorer. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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Beginning at an existing iron pipe in the Southern margin of the right of way of Lippard Road (SR 2530), said existing iron pipe being the Northwestern corner of Genevieve Lohr (now or formerly) in the Southern margin of the right of way of said road; thence running with the line of Genevieve Lohr (now or formerly) South 25 deg. 12 min. 04 sec East 376.87 feet to a new iron pipe and corner in the line of Lohr (now or formerly); thence continuing with the line of Lohr (now or formerly) South 66 deg. 30 min 00 sec West 235.00 feet to an existing iron pipe and corner, northwestern corner of Lohr (now or formerly) in the line of Daisy T. Raney (now or formerly); thence running with the line of Raney (now or formerly) North 25 deg. 13 min 03 sec West 376.87 feet to an existing iron pipe in the southern margin of the right of way of Lippard Road (NCSR 2530) and corner, Northwestern corner of Daisy T. Raney (now or formerly) in the Southern margin of said right of way; thence running with the southern margin of said right of way North 66 deg 30 min 00 sec East 235.11 feet to an existing iron pipe and corner, Northwestern corner of Genevieve Lohr (now or formerly) in the southern margin of the right of way of Lippard Road (NCSR 2530) and the point of beginning, containing 2.03 acres as shown on property survey entitled "Timothy R. Goodman and wife, Sonda B. Goodman" prepared by Deal's Land Surveying, dated August 2, 1991. And Being more commonly known as: 825 Lippard Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Carl D. Wilson, Jr. and Mardella H. Wilson. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is January 4, 2011. Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells, Substitute Trustee, 10-011105 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/

BEING the same property to Cherry Pittman VanHoy by deed from Carolina Creative Resources, Inc., A.N.C. Corporation, and William H. Wilson and George R. Hundley, Trustee recorded 04/20/1998 in Deed Book 0819 Page 0647, in the Register of Deeds Office of Rowan County, North Carolina. Tax ID#: 406-C-124 Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 9th day of December, 2010. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law, The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028, 4317 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.com, Case No: 1009185 No. 60908 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 621 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by David Wood and Treva P. Wood to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 2nd day of June, 2004, and recorded in Book 1010, Page 419, in Rowan County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on January 19, 2011 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Rowan, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a railroad spike in the center of Mount Vernon Road, said railroad spike being the most Southern corner of the 6.46 acre tract shown as Lot 3, Map Book 9995, Page 3689, Rowan County Registry; thence with the center of said road North 37 deg. 19 min. 13 sec. East 135.00 feet to a point in the center of said road, thence leaving the road North 50 deg. 58 min. 02 sec. West 219.49 feet to a new iron; thence South 39 deg. 01 min. 58 sec. West 134.94 feet to a new iron in the line of Lot 4; thence with the line of Lot 4, South 50 deg. 58 min. 02 sec. East 223.53 feet to the point of beginning and being 0.686 acre, a part of Lot 3, Map Book 9995, Page 3689, Rowan County Registry, as shown on the survey and may by Shulenburger Surveying Company, dated 8-31-00, revised 1-12-2001, and entitled "Property Survey for David Wood and Treva P. Wood." Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 740 Mount Vernon Road, Woodleaf, North Carolina. Together with an easement for septic field, described as follows: BEGINNING on a 5/8" rebar, said rebar being located North 60 deg. 14 min. 11 sec. East 100.00 feet from the Southeast corner of Lot 1-A (Troy Rolla's corner) and being in the Johnny Ludwick line, thence North 29 deg. 45 min. 49 sec. West 148.00 feet to a 5/8" rebar, thence North 60 deg. 14 min. 11 sec. East 100.00 feet to a 5/8" rebar, thence South 29 deg. 45 min. 49 sec. East 148.00 feet to a 5/8" rebar in the Johnny D. Ludwick (Book 811 Page 826) line thence South 60 deg. 14 min. 11 sec. West 100.00 feet to the point of beginning, Containing 0.94 acre by coordinate computation less a 24 foot right-of-way recorded in Map Book 9995, Page 3512. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 9th day of December, 2010. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law, The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028, 4317 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.com, Case No: 1033739

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Carelessness of a different sort eight). You win this trick (perhaps overruffing West in the dummy), draw trumps, cash your two club winners, cross to dummy with a heart to the king, and throw your remaining low heart on the club queen. If East shifts at trick four, win, draw trumps, and follow the same plan.

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Cornelius Tacitus, a Roman senator and historian, said, “Keen at the start, but careless at the end.” When one plays like that at the bridge table, it is very frustrating — as bad as being careless at the start, when it no longer helps to be keen at the end. How careful will you be in today’s deal? You are in six spades. West leads the diamond nine. East takes the trick with his king, cashes the diamond ace (West dropping the three), and continues with the diamond jack. North’s response of two no-trump was the Jacoby Forcing Raise, guaranteeing four-plus spades and the values for at least game. Your four-spade rebid announced a minimum opening. It is said that more mistakes are made at trick one than at any other trick. Perhaps, though, the most mistakes are made when declarer first has a key play to make — as here. If you ruff this trick, you

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PITTSBURGH — Once Todd Graham started talking, and he didn’t stop for nearly a half-hour, he soon made it evident that Pitt football won’t be the same as it was last month. Or even last week. Graham, the former Tulsa coach who becomes Pittsburgh’s third head coach in a month, guaranteed Tuesday he would field major college football’s most productive offense. He all but said he will win soon and win big. Graham also predicted Pitt fans would be so excited by their new offense, they won’t want to sit down in the Heinz Field seats that are normally filled only for Steelers games. A lot of changes? For sure. A lot of offense? Apparently, that too. As Pitt moved quickly to distance itself from former coach Mike Haywood’s short but embarrassing two-week stay, Graham said the Panthers will move rapidly away from the conservative prostyle system that was in place the last six seasons under former coach Dave Wannstedt. “We’ll be the most explosive team in the country,” he said. Graham is promising a nohuddle, fast-tempo offense that will pile up yardage and points as quickly as his Tulsa teams did. The Hurricanes, 24th in the final AP poll, finished fifth in total offense this season, averaging 505.6 yards and 41.4 points. They led the

nation in 2007 and 2008 with offenses that featured a 5,000yard passer, three 1,000-yard receivers and a 1,000-yard rusher. “We’re a no-huddle football team,” Graham said. “We’re going to operate extremely fast — fast-tempo, high-octane, explosive. That’s our goal. But we’ll also be extremely efficient.” Graham modestly called the system “innovative” and “very unique” but said it won’t require the widespread personnel changes necessary if he were implementing a spread offense. He said he successfully switched Rice from a wishbone to his offense in a single offseason. Defensively, he will use a 3-4 front in which some defenders will stand up at the line of scrimmage instead of putting their hands down. “We’re built around speed — speed, speed, speed and explosive power,” the 46-yearold Graham said. “We’ll be fast, efficient, explosive. The fans at Heinz Field, they won’t want to sit down with the type of football we play. ... Not very many run what we run.” Graham’s promises differed greatly from those made by Haywood, the former Miami (Ohio) coach who was hired Dec. 16 by athletic director Steve Pederson — barely a week after Wannstedt was forced to resign following a 75 regular season. Haywood never cracked a smile, or promised to field a winning team, while emphasiz-

ing his teams would be extremely disciplined. He also talked of mandatory 6 a.m. practices and jackets and ties for his players on road trips. But, by Jan. 1, Haywood was out of a job after landing in an Indiana jail on a felony domestic abuse charge. His case has yet to be decided. Graham, by contrast, was full of smiles after landing what he called the job he always wanted at a BCS school. While he was criticized for staying at Rice for only a season, and he left Tulsa after going 36-17 in four seasons, he hinted Pitt would be a longerlasting stay. “Wait and see,” he said. And, unlike Haywood, he talked a lot about winning. “We want to be Big East champions,” he said. “We want to be BCS champions. We want to be national champions.” Graham talked of admiring former Pitt coach Johnny Majors’ locker and Tony Dorsett’s replica Heisman Trophy in a Pitt practice complex display room, and of seeing the former jerseys of Dan Marino and Mike Ditka — his own favorite ex-Panther. Such names, he said, provide the kind of tradition that can be used successfully in recruiting. Graham also said Pitt’s recruiting class can be salvaged, even though two-thirds of the 18 players recruited by Wannstedt already have defected. “We’re not in a panic,” Graham said. “We’re excited.” He also hopes running back

Dion Lewis, wide receiver Jon Baldwin and fullback Henry Hynoski will reconsider their decision to declare for the NFL draft with eligibility remaining. Graham is moving quickly to assemble a staff. He is bringing in associate head coach Paul Randolph, co-defensive coordinator Keith Patterson and passing game coordinator Mike Norvell from Tulsa. He also signed up two of Rich Rodriguez’s former top assistants at Michigan, offensive coordinator Curtis Magee and defensive backs and special teams coach Tony Gibson. Graham once coached at West Virginia, where Magee and Gibson formerly worked. While Haywood’s hiring disappointed Pitt fans — he had only one winning season as a major college coach — and his rapid firing led some prominent alumni to call for Pederson’s ouster, Graham hopes to quickly unite the university’s students, fans, alumni and staff. “It’s time to come together,” he said. “I’m one of those AssOciAted PRess guys who’s about looking forPitt athletic director steve Pederson, left, introduces todd Graward. Through change you have conflict, you have adver- ham, formerly of tulsa, as Pitt’s next football coach on tuessity, and emotions run ram- day. pant. The bottom line is we’ve got to move past that. I’m going to work hard to earn your trust.” Graham will be, by far, the best-paid football coach in Pitt history at nearly $2 million per season, or close to double what Wannstedt made.

HOKE FROM 1B Hoke is scheduled to meet his new team Wednesday morning before being introduced at a news conference and perhaps fans at the Ohio State-Michigan basketball game. He was on Carr’s staff from 19952002, coaching the defensive line during the 1997 national championship season, and went on to turn around Ball State and San Diego State. Hoke had four straight losing sea-

sons, but led the Cardinals to a 12-1 record in 2008 as the Mid-American Conference coach of the year before leaving to lead the Aztecs. In his second and final year at San Diego, he help the program have its first winning record and bowl berth since 1998 and was named Mountain West Conference coach of the year. The Dayton, Ohio, native replaces Rodriguez, who was fired after going 15-

22 in three disappointing seasons with the Wolverines. That includes an 0-6 mark against rivals Ohio State and Michigan State. Hoke has 28 years of college experience with assistant coaching stints at Grand Valley State (1983), Western Michigan (1984-86), Toledo (1987-88), Oregon State (1989-94) and Michigan (1995-2002). He graduated from Ball State in 1982.

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A major snowfall event is in store for the Northeast Wednesday. The large low pressure system that brought widespread snow to the Midwest Tuesday will continue to advance northeast and merge with the other system coming up the coast. Expect snow showers to continue from the Great Lakes to the Ohio and Tennessee valleys, spreading across the Appalachians and Northeast by Wednesday morning. This coastal storm is expected to bring a large amount of Atlantic moisture with it, dumping moderate to heavy snow over portions of New England Wednesday. Snowfall rates are expected around an inch per hour with 2 to 4 inches possible at times. Moreover, snow accumulations can reach as much as 8 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. In the mid-section of the nation, cold high pressure will dominate across the region Wednesday, bringing well below average temperatures across the Midwest. In addition, some moisture will creep up from Mexico, producing scattered light rain over southern tip of Texas. Out West, another Pacific system will be approaching the British Columbia and northwestern U.S. Wednesday morning, producing widespread coastal rain and mountain snow across the Northwest and Northern California. The heaviest precipitation should fall in western Washington and northwestern Oregon. A small area of the Pacific Northwest may see freezing rain Wednesday morning.

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