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BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

Church members have forgiven the man accused of stealing guns and cell phones from parked cars during a service and hope to visit him in jail, Pastor Toney Parsons said. First Baptist Church of Gold Hill on Sunday forgave Kacey Wayne Adams, 31, who was arrested Friday and admitted stealing from several unlocked vehicles Jan. 9 at the church on Old Beatty Ford Road. “The church has ADAMS forgiven him for that, and now we are just praying for him that he gets things turned around in his life,” Parsons said. In connection with similar crimes in at least four counties, Adams faces 33 charges and is being held in the Rowan County Detention Center under $180,000 secured bond. When the congregation learned that Adams’ wife and 18-month-old child were in the car when he was arrested, church members were concerned, Parsons said. “The first thing they did was think about his family and if they needed anything,” Parsons said. “Are his wife and kid going to be OK? Is there anything we can do to help them out?” Detective Carl Dangerfield of the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office said he assured Parsons that Adams’ wife and child are fine. They live with Adams’ family, Dangerfield said. The couples’ three other children are in foster care, Adams told authorities. Dangerfield spent three hours at the church Sunday, speaking to the

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the GGeo Creative expression Ministry girls from Mount Zion perform at the 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration and Humanitarian Awards on Sunday.

MLK speaker warns that vigilance is still needed BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

Judge Cheri Beasley urged people at a celebration Sunday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to confront racial issues head-on, includwhat ing she called a new movement to resegregate some public schools. “We’ve got to be concerned about edu- BEASLEY cation,” said Beasley, an associate judge on the N.C. Court of Appeals and the only African-American woman elected to statewide office without being an incumbent. “There is a movement afoot in this state to resegregate the schools.”

Beasley spoke during the 34th annual King birthday celebration at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Also at the event, Anthony Johnson, the technology facilitator at Overton Elementary, won the 2011 Humanitarian Service Award for establishing a drumline for disadvantaged children. School systems in Mecklenburg and Wake counties are moving toward neighborhood schools, Beasley said, which would result in segregation. If schools are made up of only African-American students, Beasley said she’s concerned that “resources will freeze” for those schools. “We have to have the audacity to ask the right questions,” she said. lives she Although Raleigh, Beasley said she’s

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Anthony P. Johnson Jr., left, was presented the Humanitarian Service Award by Dixie W. Dalton.

BY EMILY FORD

Company says it hopes to find work for plant BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com

Alcoa Power Generating Inc. is taking a new path forward in its Yadkin River operations, according to a company official. That path includes bringing another business to the Badin Works plant, making $10 million in improvements to that facility and opening a hotline for reporting environmental issues.

Alcoa also is trying a new approach to making its case for relicensing of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project. Kevin Anton, Alcoa’s chief sustainability officer, said he was asked when he took his new position in August to get involved in the relicensing effort. “We saw that the dialog happening in North Carolina was not going anywhere from any side,” he said. “There’s a lot of rhetoric and talk-

ing through the quality, job crepress, not necessaration and the town ily talking to each of Badin. other.” For the past sevAnton said he’s eral years, Alcoa been working to esPower Generating KEVIN ANTON tablish two-way Inc. has been seekAlcoa executive conversations being a renewal of its tween Alcoa and 50-year license to various groups and operate the Yadkin individuals. He has Hydroelectric Projtraveled across North Carolina to ect. In 2007, 23 stakeholder groups meet with the company’s support- and individuals signed a Relicensers and detractors to listen to their ing Settlement Agreement with Alconcerns and communicate his mesSee ALCOA, 12A sage — Alcoa is committed to water

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131 E. Innes St., where Bangkok Garden will move into the Hardiman Building. • Consider authorizing Mayor Susan Kluttz to execute a quitclaim deed with the N.C. Railroad to permanently close the East Horah Street at-grade crossing. • Consider awarding a contract to Godwin Pumps of America for $137,756 to purchase a 5 MGD Godwin Diesel Pump for use by the Salisbury-Rowan Utilities Department. • Public comment.

Salisbury Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 11year-old boy. James Timothy Greene, who goes by Timothy or Tim, left his house at 1038 Holmes Ave. between 9 and 10:45 a.m. Friday, said Sgt. Jeff Wilkerson, a supervisor for the North District. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since. “We’re getting to GREENE the point where we’re getting pretty worried about it,” Wilkerson said. Timothy is black, weighs 75 pounds and stands 4 feet 7 inches tall. He may be wearing a gray hoodie and gray sweatpants, possibly over red-and-blue basketball shorts. He may be wearing white-and-blue sneakers. He has a mohawk haircut. Police have searched for the boy every day, looking in various locations as suggested by the family, Wilkerson said. The family doesn’t know why Timothy left, he said. Contact the Salisbury Police Department at 704-638-5333 or CrimeStoppers at 866-639-5245 with any information.

Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

Nightclub may stick to one floor instead of two BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

Instead of going up, Nashville Nights wants to go over. The owner of the proposed downtown nightclub will ask Salisbury City Council to approve a new plan to use the first floors in both 125 and 127 E. Innes St., rather than the first and second floors at 127 E. Innes. Karen Littleton will appear before Council during the 4 p.m. meeting Tuesday in City Hall. Building and fire code re-

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quirements preclude Nashville Nights from using the second floor at 127 E. Innes as initially planned, city staff said. The two first floor spaces would be connected by an interior passageway. Council approved a special use permit on Nov. 16 for the original Nashville Nights plan. Council can rescind or terminate a special use permit, which is required to operate a nightclub, at any time for cause. Council will hold another public hearing on the revised nightclub proposal, Today’s forecast 43º/34º Rain

which includes at 127 E. Innes St. a reception area, bar, seating for 104, VIP lounge and bathrooms. The plan for 125 E. Innes includes a stage, dance floor, storage and seating for about 20. Other agenda items include: • Proposed text amendment to the Land Development Ordinance to allow pole banners within the Hospital Services zoning district. Rowan Regional Medical Center wants to erect pole displays on the hospital’s decorative light poles to celebrate its 75th anniver-

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sary. Council will hold a public hearing. • Second reading of the LDO text amendment that would allow Major Auto Repair in the Downtown Mixed Use District. It passed 3-2 on Jan. 4, a vote that requires a second reading. • Request from Rowan Regional Medical Center to allow a mobile cath lab in the right-of-way of Mocksville Avenue during hospital renovations from April to November. • Request to allow an exhaust hood to project 39 inches into the alley behind

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TOWN CRIER Community events MONDAY, Jan. 17

• Rowan County Commissioners, 6 p.m., 130 W. Innes St. • Salisbury City Council, 4 p.m., City Hall, 217 S. Main St. • The Rowan County Tea Party Patriots, Bluebay Seafood Restaurant on Statesville Blvd., 6 p.m. fellowship and dinner followed by meeting at 7 p.m. In the event of severe weather , check with the Bluebay, or call 704-6338867 or 704-433-4505.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19 • “I’ve Got a New Computer So Now What?” sponsored by Rowan Computer User Group, 6:45 p.m., South Branch of Rowan Public Library, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove. 704267-1371 • Salisbury Mall, in foreclosure, to be auctioned.

FRIDAY, Jan. 21 • Legislative Breakfast, sponsored by Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, 7:30-9 a.m., Holiday Inn. $15. 704-633-4221.

SATURDAY, Jan. 22 • 10TH Annual Wedding Extravaganza, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Salisbury Civic Center. 704-6385275 • “Thomas & Friends Live Onstage” — Jan. 22-23, Thomas the Tank Engine and friends at Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., tickets begin at $17, www.ticketmaster.com, www.bojanglescoliseum.com. • Piedmont Players’ Youth Audition Workshops — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 22: How to Audition for a Play: 6th-8th graders. $40, bring a lunch. 704-633-5471 to sign up, spaces limited. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St.

SUNDAY, Jan. 23 • Old Courthouse Theatre’s Living Room Reading Series “Mrs. Murphy's Porch” — 4 p.m., free admission, 704-788-2405, OCT main stage, www.oldcourthousetheatre.org. • Three Red Cross blood drives: 1 p.m.5:30 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 355 East Ridge Road, 704-636-0331; 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Millbridge Ruritan, 340 Sloan Road, 704-6379011; 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 108 W. Rice Street, Landis, 704-8577884.

Monday, Jan. 24 • The Kneeling Gardeners — 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Kannapolis. Authors and Master Gardeners Joyce and Jim Lavene speak on their use of native plants in their writing. 704-933-1127.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 26 • “Plato Not Prozac” — 4-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 26 and 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27: Dr. Jim Spiceland leads discussion of book by Lou Marinoff. Purchase books at Literary Book Post, 110 S. Main St., discussions held at Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. (lower level Haven Lutheran Church), no cost to attend, pre-registration requested, 704-647-0999, faithart@bellsouth.net.

THURSDAY, Jan. 27 • Piedmont Players’ “The Three Musketeers” — Jan. 27-30, Feb. 2-5. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. 704-633-5471. www.piedmontplayers.com.

YESTERDAY: Opening night Movie enthusiast and former moviehouse manager Mike Cline sent these photographs of the Terrace Theatre’s opening night May 29, 1969. A special guest that night was famed Salisbury actor Sidney Blackmer, the man smoking on the right in the vertical photograph. The new theater’s opening movie was “Where Eagles Dare,” starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood. The theater, which no longer exists, was located next to Towne Mall off East Innes Street and near Interstate 85. If you have an older photograph that might be of interest in “Yesterday,” contact Mark Wineka at 704-797-4263, or mwineka@salisburypost.com

Exercise can help you cope with aging Man wins Q: I am a senior and have been working out. I used to do three sets of 10 reps or so. I read that for us it is better to perform one set of 12 reps until exhaustion. I started doing it and I am seeing results. Can you write about this? A: I am delighted to write about this. First of all, I hope everyone has or had a moment to reflect on this day celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr.. And if you are off today, enjoy it. One of the things that make my heart sing is older active adults still going strong in the weight room and in group ESTER exercise classes. MARSH It gives me great hope that with hard work and dedication it is achievable to stay healthy, fit and looking great. And, yes, you know who you are. You are my idols, whether it is running on the treadmill and logging 500 miles a year and include strength training in that workout. To others who participate in classes, walking, water classes and more, so much more. Let’s look at the special considerations and exercise for “seniors” which is supported by the American College of Sports medicine (ACSM). Aging brings all kind of wonderful things, but also some not so wonderful things. There will be physiological changes. It can be difficult sometimes to differentiate effects of aging from those from disease and reconditioning, so make sure you have a good relationship with your doctor to be able to know the difference. Common physiological changes are: • Loss of number and size of cells • Body fat increases, muscle mass decreases. • Decreased number of fasttwitch fibers and also some slowtwitch. Fast-twitch fibers are used in explosive movements such as sprints, jumps. Slow-twitch fibers are dominant in longer distance exercise such as running, walking,

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Now to get to the sets and reps for older active adults. First, it is important to first assess your fitness level. Someone just starting a strength program should not be working out until their muscles fail. Older adults (over 65) should not perform more than 12 sets per workout. (If you do 12 exercises you perform one set per exercise.) Research has shown that a single set of 12 reps with the proper weight can build muscle just as efficiently as the three sets of the same exercise. Warm up and stretches before and after the workouts are recommended. Proper technique is very important (for any age) and should be second nature before going up in weight. Start slowly if you are a beginner you need to get your muscles, tendons and ligaments used to the weight-training regime. Too much and/or heavy too soon is the perfect blend for disaster. A good rule of thumb is to start easier. When you can easily do 12 reps with a weight, gradually increase the weight in your next workout and do it again. You will be excited to see the progress once you start. Take time to rest. Allow at least 48 hours or even 72 hours of rest between strength exercises for the same muscle groups. You could do upper body exercises one day and lower body the next day. For most older active adults, shorter strength-training workouts performed more often per week are much better than the typical workout of 80 to 90 minutes, three days per week. And most importantly make sure your doctor is aware and gives you permission to start an exercise program and especially a weight training program. People with high blood pressure and maybe some other ailments with which it is not recommended to lift heavy weights might need a different kind of strength workout. So, let’s pump some iron.

It is not too late I have seen miracles happen in my past 29 years in the fitness field with people who could barely walk, let alone sit down and get back out of a chair without assistance. People suffering pain, such as back pain, were able to get stronger, more flexible, and most importantly, get relief from the pain by starting and continuing an exercise program. Sometimes pain relief just lasts the length of the exercise session and maybe for a couple of hours after that, but people are thankful. I have seen people being wheeled in a gym, carried into the pool and after a couple of months they are able to walk in, get down the ladder into the pool and climb back out. Fortunately, we have lifts and an easy entry pool to make it more accessible and easy for anyone to come and exercise. I have seen people who were unable to pick up a bag of groceries lift 100 pounds and not even break a sweat.

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swimming. • Diminished glycogen stores. Your body does not store the “sugars” in the muscles. I guess it goes straight to fat. • Lungs less able to supply oxygen during exercise • Decreased number of neurons resulting in less precise movements. (See, it’s the fault of the aging process that made you miss that putt.) • Loss of elasticity of connective tissue. That is why stretching and yoga and such are so important. • Diminished rate of stress adaptation. Our number one focus for exercise programming for seniors is to focus on functional capacity necessary for daily tasks, such as tying your own shoes, walking up stairs, and sitting down and being able to get back up. Now, we want you to do this with activities that will help you accomplish that and encourage you to continue to do them. And weight-bearing exercises should be included to enhance bone density and reduce muscle loss.

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GREENSBORO (AP) — A man who lost his home after being injured in a fight has won an apartment building from a lawsuit brought against the man who injured him. “It’s hard to believe all this is mine,” Charles McKinnon, 56, told The News & Record of Greensboro outside the apartment building. McKinnon says he plans to sell the 7-apartment building to pay medical bills and his attorney. He’s not staying there because he doesn’t want to run into William Earle Jones, the man who grabbed McKinnon around the neck and threw him to the ground in 2009, injuring his spine and neck. McKinnon, a painter and draftsman, had worked occasionally for Jones, who is in the construction business. McKinnon said he and Jones argued over a $100 difference in payment for a job when Jones threw him to the ground. “I couldn’t get up,” he said. “I looked up at him and said, ‘Man, you’ve hurt me pretty bad.’ ” McKinnon says he was unable to work and owed thousands in medical bills, causing him to be evicted from his home. A jury awarded McKinnon $300,000 in the lawsuit, but Jones didn’t pay. That’s when McKinnon’s lawyer foreclosed on Jones’ apartment building. “I don’t think he thought it would end up this way over $100,” McKinnon said of Jones, who was convicted of misdemeanor assault in a criminal case in November and received probation and a suspended sentence.

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• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Salisbury Post, banks, post offices, schools, government offices and some businesses closed. • 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. at J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 Jake Alexander Blvd. W. $8 per person. Keynote speaker: Robert J. Brown of B & C Associates management consulting marketing research and public relations firm in High Point. • MLK Day Procession, 9:30 a.m., from YMCA to Liberty and Church streets. Led by Dr. Grant Harrison, Soldier’s Memorial AME Zion Church. • MLK Day Parade: 11 a.m., begins at Liberty and Church, ends at Civic Center, 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S. • MLK Day Live Performances, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Civic Center. eqadirah@carolina.rr.com, 704-636-2811 • Blood drive for Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, 4-7 p.m., McGill Baptist Church, 5300 Poplar Tent Road, Concord.

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Restaurant submits proposal for Buffalo Wild Wings location BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

Buffalo Wild Wings is out, and Golden Corral is in. Well, maybe. The developer of the future Courtyard Marriott on East Innes Street at the Interstate 85 interchange has submitted a proposal to the city for a Golden Corral restaurant. Golden Corral would replace the Buffalo Wild Wings that developers previously proposed for a parcel near the southbound on-ramp for I-85. Jax LLC, which owns 14 Golden Corrals in North Carolina and South Carolina, submitted the request to the Salisbury Technical Review Committee, which will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday in the Seminar Room at the Plaza, 100 W. Innes St. If approved, the proposal will go to Salisbury Planning Board and then City Council. Mike Kelley of Winston-Salem is the developer of the hotel and surrounding area, which is bound by Arlington Street, I-85 and Innes Street and backs up to Cracker Barrel. He could not be reached for comment. Jax President Ed Manns could not be reached for comment. Developers always have said they will bring a restaurant with the Marriott, but which restaurant has changed, City Engineer Dan Mikkelson said. The original proposal was for an unnamed restaurant, then Buffalo Wild Wings, and now Golden Corral. Mikkelson said he doesn’t know why the restaurant tenant has changed and has been surprised that developers revealed the names of restaurants they are courting. “For our purposes, we don’t need to know who it is,” Mikkelson said. “Our standards are the same whether it’s one restaurant or another.” The restaurant site plan is going before the Technical Review Committee again because developers have purchased a small amount of additional land from N.C. Department of Transportation and have incorporated it into the proposal. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-7974264.

UNCA studies recent severe winter weather As people across the Southeast hunkered down for massive snowfalls this month, UNC Asheville Atmospheric Sciences professor Doug Miller and his students headed out into the storm. The group worked around the clock launching weather balloons to collect important atmospheric data that will help scientists better understand winter weather. In the process, they were able to provide information to the National Weather Service to ensure accurate forecasts. The January balloon launches are part of ongoing winter weather research that began in December 2006. It is the first substantial study to observe winter weather in Western North Carolina and surrounding regions, said Miller, the project director and associate professor and chair of UNC Asheville’s Atmospheric Sciences Department. When a winter storm approaches, Miller and his students scramble to launch weather balloons –— no matter what the hour. “Getting to be a part of the project, even though it was in the middle of the night, was really cool,” said Chris Zarzar, a UNC Asheville senior from Chapel Hill. “For a weather weenie like me, it was a real adrenaline rush to get the equipment together and to get it launched right.” The helium weather balloons, which measure 4 feet in diameter and can rise 50,000 feet into the atmosphere, are attached to instrument packages that record pressure, temperature and humidity. The data is transmitted back to computers at a base camp in the Swannanoa River Valley. Miller and his students analyze the data and immediately make it available to the National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Greenville, S.C., Blacksburg, Va., and Morristown, Tenn. Sometimes, this real-time data can make all the difference. In December, Miller and his student team received data that conflicted with NWS computer model forecasts for the foothills of North and South Carolina. As a result, the forecast

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bill Cook interacts with one of the lions at suzie’s pride.

Former Frieghtliner employee starts big cat sanctuary B Y J AMES C ARLI II For the Salisbury Post

On a small road between Rockwell and China Grove lies a big cat rescue named Suzie’s Pride. Abutting the property on which stands the more well-known Tiger World, Suzie’s Pride is a nonprofit started by former Freightliner employees Bill and Char Cook. In 1998, the Cooks were approached by a friend about keeping a lion named Suzie in their sanctuary. From that point forward Suzie’s Pride has developed into a no-kill, no-breed facility for unwanted, abused, and neglected big cats from private owners, commercial entities, zoos and other sanctuaries. Presently, Suzie’s Pride is home to five lions and one tiger, all female. Bill Cook explained the couple has plans for more cats, as he is certain the need will arise. “Until we control the breeding, stop cub photos from making millions — where people keep a cat until they reach 50 pounds, then dump them — there will be an exploitation problem,” he said. And while they only have lions and

tigers now, the Cooks are anticipating a future to include more energetic cats like mountain lions. Big cat rescue is no small feat, and until February of 2010, the Cooks were shouldering the entire costs of food, maintenance and veterinary care themselves. However after getting laid off, the couple is turning to the public, and said attention is something they will have to get used to, even though they would prefer to maintain a low profile. The sanctuary is not generally open to the public like a zoo. However they do have events often that serve as fundraisers. Information about these

events, and about the cats and the organization itself, is available on the rescue’s website, www.suziespride.org. Along with the costs of food, which neighboring Tiger World helps with, and veterinary care, there are strict rules and regulations about keeping “exotics.” Within three months, the rescue achieved nonprofit status, and according to the Cooks, Suzie’s Pride complies with all county laws and has a Class C USDA license. The facility is inspected at least once a year, and Char Cook invites anyone who suspects anything is wrong at the sanctuary to call Rowan County Animal Control. “Because it’s Joe Public who keeps us on our toes,” she said. The couple also pointed out that they have had no complaints or issues with the public, and that they are very grateful to Rowan County for all the assistance it has provided. What inspires the couple to keep going at such a demanding endeavor? “I’m not going to turn away a big cat, stand by, and let it get put down,” Bill Cook said. Suzie’s Pride is located on Cook Road in Rockwell.

Physician’s assistant gets homemade long rifle from patient When Dusty Rhoades finished his visit with John Levis at Wake Forest Baptist Healthcare Center—Davie, he asked Levis to come outside with him. Levis has seen a lot in his 35 years of medical practice in Davie County, but he wasn’t sure what to expect. Rhoades, a resident of Salisbury, had been his patient for seven years, so Levis thought it would be okay. And was it okay. Rhoades surprised him with a 50-caliber Kentucky Long Rifle with a muzzle loader that Rhoades built. “He and I have talked about guns for years,” Levis said. “He knows that I like exotic weapons.” Levis does not hunt but enjoys target prac-

tice. Rhoades invested countless hours in making the rifle, Levis said. “It is similar to rifles made before the Civil War with a beautiful wood finish,” he added. “I’ll shoot it some, and I’ll ‘baby’ it, too.” Rhoades said it’s the first rifle he has made, and it took him about two months. “John Levis means a lot to me, and I wanted to thank him in a special way for the years he has taken care of me,” said Rhoades, a disabled retiree from the Coast Guard. “John Levis has done so much for his patients,” Rhoades said. “He listens to them, and he is a special person.” And John Levis knows Dusty Rhoades is a special patient.

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John Levis holds the Kentucky long riﬂe made by his patient and friend, Dusty Rhoades.

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he other day, I had just positioned my car in a space at the local Food Lion, when the morning sun, which had been brightly shining up until then, was suddenly blotted out. Its eclipse wasn’t due to a perfect alignment of the earth, moon and MACK but inWILLIAMS sun, stead to an extremely large vehicle bearing the name “Expedition” (There is, however, another very large vehicle called the “Eclipse,” and if it had been one of these which had blotted out my sun, it would have been the case of a pun taking physical form). The name “Expedition” brings to mind safaris in foreign lands, but on Jack Hanna’s television show, he is always riding through the Serengeti Plain in something much smaller, a Jeep. One day, the monstrous vehicle known by the apellation “Rendezvous” pulled up to a stoplight beside me. For this vehicle, that name

just doesn’t seem to fit. If one were planning something as clandestine as that name implies, then a vehicle much less in size, much less detectable, would be more fitting. Other names attached to oversized pickup trucks, such as “Yukon,” “Tundra” and so on bring to mind the great beasts of the Ice Age Pleistocene (which, by the way, are extinct). Upon the frozen, earthen tundra, used to walk the mammoth, the mastodon and the wooly rhinoceros. The names of the first two of those great creatures of the past ( by virtue of their great size alone) would have made great names for such macho, inflated vehicles (with the exception of the third, the wooly rhinoceros). Some of the most threatening carnivores of those past days could have provided names as threatening as the size of these overblown vehicles as well, but have yet to be adopted. Imagine driving a “Dire Wolf” or a “Sabre Tooth!” My personal favorite would be a vehicle, impressive in its blend of massiveness and slow, dumb, creeping pace, given the name of that massive

creeping beast of the Ice Age, the “Giant Ground Sloth!” Imagine it, as your “Giant Ground Sloth” edges up slowly (ever so slowly) next to those guys in their “Yukons,” “Tundras” and “Expeditions” blotting out their sun, making them visibly cringe and drive off with their tailpipes between their legs. In the 1970s, we thought that the rationing of gas, along with its high pump price (for then) had ended the large gas guzzlers, and it did for them, but as Stephen King once said “Sometimes they come back,” and they did, but in another less aesthetic form. One time, in the very early 1960s , my father drove home a mid- ’50s model Cadillac in consideration of purchasing it. These giant trucks and SUVs of today seem to be made of an equal amount of metal as used in that ’50s Cadillac, but unlike them, it was a thing of beauty. A similar amount of metal as used in these modern colossi, was also crafted much more beautifully into vehicles when I was growing up in the 1960s and ’70s with such names as

New York resident arrested with pills, marijuana Authorities arrested a New York resident in Rowan County Saturday who reportedly had 96 Ecstasy pills, about an ounce of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Nahshon Eldridge Graham, 31, of the Bronx, is charged with two counts of possession with intent to sell or deliver a Schedule I substance, as well as misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Rowan County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Graham during a traffic stop. Bond is $50,000.

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• Shanekwa Danielle Long, 19, of 312 N. Clay St., is charged with burning personal property, felony conspiracy, communicating threats and injury to personal property in the burning of a 1998 Ford Expedition in Davie County. Bond is $5,000. • Fawn Queonez Phifer, 30, of 931 Cedar St. in East Spencer, is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and carrying a concealed weapon. Bond is $10,000. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704797-4264.

“Brougham,” “Electra 225,” and “LeSabre” (the LeSabre of the ’60s and ’70s, not the present thing into which it has devolved). The SUV does seem to have garnered more bad press than have the gargantuan trucks. I really don’t think that the media cares for them. Anytime that one of them is involved in an accident, the word “SUV” becomes the major noun of the news story’s title. Although a Volkswagen is, in its own way, just as distinctive as an SUV, I recall no news stories stating that a “VW” or “Beetle” crossed the line, resulting in injury or death. To me, SUVs have the look of something metamorphosing into something else, kind of like the pupa stage of a 16 wheeler. I guess this current fad in vehicles will pass someday, and future scientists will discover their remains in old, buried car graveyards, just as they discovered the bones of those giant behemoths which became mired in the tar pits of Rancho La Brea, which brings to mind: I know that some SUVs have a penchant for rolling over, but are they also prone to becoming stuck?

Officials: 17-year-old killed by train McLEANSVILLE (AP) — Investigators say a 17-year-old girl has been killed by a train in McLeansville. The News & Record of Greensboro reported that the body of Christina Shae Brunes was found Saturday morning after a conductor notified police that a train had hit a body on the tracks. Investigators with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office say at least two other trains could have hit the Eastern High School senior between the time her body was found and when her parents said they last saw her around 11:30 p.m. Friday. Brunes’ body was found less than a mile from her home. Sheriff’s Capt. Ken Whitesell says an autopsy is planned and the investigation is continuing.

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ALBEMARLE — Lucille Yvonne Smith Calloway, age 77, of 128 Henning drive, passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center. Born Feb. 15, 1933, in Stanly County, she was the daughter of the late Moses Ezekiel and Venie Louselma Treece Smith. Educated at Aquadale School she was valedictorian of her class. She was a former hair stylist in Albemarle, Augusta, Ga. and Manhattan, Kans. And worked in the Rowan County School System as a lunchroom worker. She was a member of First Baptist Church of China Grove and volunteered at the Habitat for Humanity Resale Store while her health permitted. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, James Talley Smith, Dodson Smith and Bobby Allen Smith. Survivors include her husband, Lewis Victorice “Red” Calloway, of the home; son, Kevin Michael Calloway and wife, Tracie of Laurel, Md.; daughter, Kelly Burgess of Albemarle; four brothers, Elwood Smith, Ralph Smith, Dwight Smith and Darrell Smith all of Albemarle; three sisters, Edith “Betty” Holt of Albemarle, Marlene Morton of Albemarle and Hazel Lowder of Pisgah Forest; and six grandchildren. Service and Burial: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Smith, officiating. Burial will follow in Stanly Gardens of Memory. Visitation: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday at Stanly Funeral Home. Memorials: Hospice of Stanly County, 960 North First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 or Habitat for Humanity, 1504 Highway 24/27 West, Albemarle, NC 28001. Stanly Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.stanlyfuneralhome.com.

LEXINGTON — Richard H. Broadway, age 76, of Linwood-Southmont Road, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem after declining health. Mr. Broadway was born Sept. 10, 1934, in Davidson County to Grady Lee and Fannie Coppley Broadway. He was the owner and operator of Frank's Pawn Shop in Salisbury, Frank's Tax Service in Salisbury and Lexington and co-owner and operator of American Check Cashers in Salisbury, Lexington and Thomasville until his retirement. Mr. Broadway faithfully served his country in the United States Army and was a member of Jersey Baptist Church. He was also a past member of the Lexington Jaycees and the Linwood Lions Club. His wife, Carol Love Broadway, preceded him in death in 2004; as well as his son-in-law, Gary Boone. He is survived by his sons, Frank M. Broadway and wife, Melissa of Lexington and Mike Pierce of Thomasville; his daughters, Donna P. Boone of Trinity and Teresa P. Leonard and husband, Tim of Lexington; his sister, Jewell Ennett; his grandchildren, Madison Broadway, Marcus Broadway, Mason Broadway, Shaun-Michael Pierce, Jessica Caudle and husband, Richie, Courtney Boone, Tony Leonard and wife, Ashley, Trevor Leonard and Tara Leonard; and his great-grandchildren, Grace Caudle, Will Caudle and Isabella Leonard. Service and Burial: A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 at Home Davidson Funeral Chapel, by Dr. Michael Collier, officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Davidson Funeral Home. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Jersey Baptist Church, PO Box 849, Linwood, NC 27299, or to Linwood Lions Club, 3887 Old Linwood Road, Lexington, NC 27292. Davidson Funeral Home is assisting the Broadway Family. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.

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UNCA FroM 3A was updated. “Our findings that day indicated a really good chance that strong winds during a northwest flow would mix down to the ground and impact people,” Miller said. “The National Weather Service revised their high-wind watches to warnings. And indeed, the foothills received stronger winds than originally expected.” This applied hands-on research aspect appeals to students. “It’s so rewarding,” said junior Daniel Martin of Hendersonville. “As students, we do a lot of theory in the classroom, but to actually go out into the field and do it in practice keeps us motivated and encouraged.” Senior Aurelia Baca agrees. She helped launch weather balloons in Avery County last winter, which made her curious about the effects of La Nina and El Nino on winter weather. Now, she’s conducting her own undergraduate research project and will present her findings this spring. Like many meteorologists, Baca expected this winter to be a bit milder than last year because of La Nina. Instead, temperatures are below normal with higher than average snowfall. As Miller explained, colder air is being pushed into the eastern United States by effects the North Atlantic Oscillation, which is overriding the more moderate La Nina effect. “It’s fair to say that the North Atlantic Oscillation is having a significant impact on our weather, but that’s good for our research,” said Miller. Miller hopes to continue the study to unravel the mysteries of winter weather. He is applying for National Science Foundation funding to continue the research — with an additional practical twist. The proposal aims to create a collaboration with the Buncombe County School District to assist with its decision making process for delaying or canceling classes. Miller notes that timely and accurate forecasts during potentially hazardous winter weather

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Doug Miller prepares a weather balloon for launch in Buncombe County on Jan. 8. Miller is associate professor and chairman of Atmospheric Sciences at UNC Asheville. may help keep students out of harm’s way or may save the school district lost days in the classroom. “It’s exciting to know that our work can help keep the public safe by providing accurate forecasts,” Zarzar said. “I know this is really rare for an undergrad to experience. At UNC Asheville we have the best opportunities to be involved in research. I’ll tell you, it’s something I’m so glad I get to experience.”

UNC Asheville’s Atmospheric Sciences Department, which offers concentrations in climatology and weather forecasting, prepares students for careers and graduate school. In addition to class work, students in this program are encouraged to pursue undergraduate research, internships and field experiences. Alumni from the program have found successful careers at the Weather Channel, the National Weather Service, the National Ocean-

ic and Atmospheric Administration, as well as local television stations and private consulting companies. Research funding for the winter weather study has been provided by the COMET Outreach Program, National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center, National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center, Naval Postgraduate School, Renaissance Computing Institute, University of North Carolina system and UNC Asheville.

WILSON — Rev. Daniel Calhoun Johnson, Jr., age 50, of Wilson, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011. He spent 26 years of service as Minister and Missionary to the Deaf in Louisiana and North Carolina, the past 15 years of which at Forest Hills Baptist Church in Wilson. He also served as Director and Adjunct Professor for TriState Deaf School of Theology and as Contract Editor of Sunday School Literature for the Deaf - Lifeway Christian Resources. Rev. Johnson is survived by his wife, Stephanie Brown Johnson; two sons, Daniel Calhoun Johnson, III and wife, Sarah of Wilson and Michael Stephen Johnson of the home; one daughter, Anna Elizabeth Johnson of Boone; his mother, Sarah K. Johnson of Wilson; two brothers, Philip Johnson and wife, Peggy of Uruguay, Evan Johnson and wife, Vicki of Amherst, Va.; two sisters, Mia Johnson of Greensboro and Amy Johnson of Nicaragua and his wife's parents, Ralph and Helen Brown of Salisbury. He is preceded in death by his father, Rev. D. Calhoun Johnson. Service and Burial: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Hills Baptist Church, Wilson. Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Harrells Community Cemetery, Harrells. The Rev. Donnie Wiltshire and Rev. Ray Barnhill will officiate. Visitation: Following the service. Memorials: Georgia Baptist Convention for the TriState Deaf School of Theology c/o Jerry K. Baker, 6405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097-4092 or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, P.O. Box 639, Wilson, NC 27894. Arrangements are by Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Online condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.

Justin Michael Hill ROCKWELL — Justin Michael Hill, age 18, of Rockwell, passed away on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Carolina's Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Hill family.

Margaret "Mae" Archie SALISBURY — Margaret Ruth "Mae" Knox Archie, age 75, of 313 Ackert Ave., Salisbury, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home, Inc.

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Loving couple wants to put a wall between them dirty dishes left on the coffee table. He doesn’t want to deal with five different types of shampoo in the shower, a feminine decor throughout the house and the loud music of my teens. As fate would have it, another condo has become available for purchase right next door to mine. If he bought it, we could get married and then be free to spend as much (or as little) time together as we see fit. My boyfriend and I love this idea! Those closest to us think this is a great idea for us, but there has also been some skepticism to this rather “modern marriage.” I would be interested in your thoughts as well as those of your readers on this matter. Is this plan truly crazy or truly brilliant? — Ms. Independent Dear Independent: For those of us who have occasionally fantasized about moving into the garden shed, if you two went ahead with this living arrangement, you’d be living the

dream. I know two married couples that have lived in neighboring apartments for at least a portion of their marriage, and both said they loved it. You should talk about the living space and domestic activities and duties you will share. Because of your adjoining lives, you should meet with a financial counselor before marriage to discuss how joined — or separate — your finances would be. I’d love to hear from readers with unusual marital habitation arrangements. Dear Amy: I am a man in my upper 70s. I still have a relatively strong libido. My wife, same age, is quite ill and has no ability or interest in any sexual behavior. As a result, I find some satisfaction in perusing erotic Internet sites and also a free site in which one can chat with people about sexual matters. From a moral standpoint I am

sure this is not good conduct, but practically I feel it is of some help to me and involves no risk of disease since I do not pursue any real-world sexual conduct. Do you have an opinion? Should I seek help in discarding this behavior? — Codger Dear Codger: You don’t say what your wife thinks of this, but to me your conduct doesn’t seem any more in need of correction than a person who chooses to read Playboy, D.H. Lawrence or the latest Harlequin bodice-ripper. If these Internet sites feature adults engaging in consensual and legal activity, then peruse away. The “chatting” gives me pause, however. This will complicate matters and lead to an emotional involvement. Dear Amy: Regarding the letter from “Perplexed in Maryland,” you and your supposed human resources expert have some gall standing up for employers’ rights to treat job

seekers without respect. Their “incentive” to respond to applicants whom they have interviewed, particularly the ones they’ve promised to get back to, is known as common decency and professionalism. If one has gone through the interview process, of course they should at least be notified of the outcome. It is not acceptable to act toward people without courtesy simply because you think (erroneously) that you hold all the cards. — Massachusetts Dear Massachusetts: I agree with you that prospective employers should get back to applicants, but the fact is that they often don’t. Send questions via e-mail to askamy@tribune.com or by mail to Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. Amy Dickinson’s memoir, “The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them” (Hyperion), is available in bookstores.) triBUne Media SerViceS

Everyday Cheapskate: How to deal with a holiday hangover the facts. How much money are we talking about here? $800? $1,200? More? Whatever it is, face it head-on. Know thy debt. • Make a plan. Rather than separate new debt from old, you would be well-advised at this point to go for the big plan -- the Rapid Debt-Repayment Plan, which will get you completely free from all non-mortgage debt. If you buckle down and get serious about your debt, you could wipe out a huge chunk of it in the next 12 months. Go to http://www.DebtProofLiving.com and click on the RDRP calculator demo so I can show you how my Rapid Debt-Repayment Plan works to get you out of debt faster. • Stop using. If you cannot pay your balance in full each month, you need to stop using the plastic. No more. Finished. Buh-bye. Cut up all but one of your cards so you cannot use them, and then give

the one you will keep to a trusted friend, or put it in a very safe place away from your wallet. • Fix your payments. Whatever your current minimum monthly payment is on each of your credit card debts, determine to pay that same amount every month, regardless of the lower amount your statement may suggest you pay. • Line ‘em up. Make a chart that lists your debts in order by outstanding balance, with the smallest at the top. • Speed it up. When you pay off the first debt (it will happen if you are not adding new purchases), take its payment and add it to the fixed payment of the second debt. When it is paid, take the payments from the first and second debts and add them to the fixed payment of the third. Think of rolling a snowball down a hill. That’s

Frugal Living: Many uses for witch hazel Witch hazel is a cheap product that has multiple uses. Maybe you have a bottle of it in your cabinet collecting dust. Many people use it as an astringent/facial toner a couple of times and then put it away and forget about it. How have you used it? SARA Here are a NOEL few suggestions. • Eye-puffiness. Apply witch hazel to a cotton ball and apply under your eyes or soak a washcloth with witch hazel and cold water and use it as a compress under your eyes to reduce bagginess. • Sunburn relief. Apply witch hazel to a washcloth and apply to skin to sooth a sunburn. It has anti-inflammatory properties and provides temporary relief to prevent peeling and flaking. Or add a few tea bags, 2 cups of Epsom salt or several drops of lavender or peppermint essential oils to a cool-water bath and soak in the tub. When you get out, you can apply some witch hazel to your skin. • Deodorant. You can make your own deodorant. Simply dab your armpits with a cotton ball soaked with witch hazel. One reader, Ali from Indiana, shares: "I make homemade deodorant. I have

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1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin drops of essential oil Mix in a spray bottle. Spray it on a cloth and wipe on. • Aftershave. You can make your own. Another reader, Misty from Indiana, shares: "For those of you who want to make something for the men in your life, try making homemade aftershave. It is simple and inexpensive to make.

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• Insect bites. Apply to affected area of skin with a cotton ball. It takes away the itching and inflammation/ swelling.

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Winter Resolution Wellness Seminar Series starts Wednesday at Civic Center Salisbury Parks and Recreation, the Salisbury Rowan Runners and Rowan Regional Medical Center are sponsoring the Winter Resolution Wellness Seminar Series. This year, the seminars will be in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Zumba exercise classes at the Salisbury Civic Center. The first seminar is Jan. 19th. Zumba starts at 5:30 p.m. and the wellness presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m., lasting about 50 minutes. Cost for Zumba is $3 for a one hour workout and the seminar is free, but attendees are encouraged to

how this works. You will be astonished at how quickly you can become debt-free. • Get help. I won’t try to mislead you into thinking that getting out of debt is simple. If that were the case, no one would be in debt. It takes a desire, commitment and willingness to make temporary sacrifices to improve your life. And it helps to have the support of people who know what this is like because we’ve been there — and survived to tell! This time next year, you’ll be so glad you did. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving. com and author of 18 books, including her best-selling classic “Debt-Proof Living.” You can e-mail her at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, P.O. Box 2135, Paramount, CA 90723. To find out more about Mary Hunt and read her past

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In North Carolina, more Republicans lobbying lawmakers RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; As the General Assembly prepares for its historic shift to the right later this month, the growing pool of agents seeking to influence the Republican majority for the next two years is moving in that direction, too. A number of Republican political operatives and former GOP officials have announced their entrance into lobbying, public relations and consulting fields in and around the Legislative Building before its Jan. 26 opening. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because Democrats wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t control the Legislature for the first time since 1898. Several Republicans have set up firms aimed at winning new GOP legislative leaders over on important issues, while others are being picked up by law firms and groups that relied on government relations workers who had strong relationships with Democratic leaders in the House and Senate. Those lawmakers are no longer in pow-

er. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the Democrats being in positions of leadership for so long, there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much of a need to have somebody like myself in the government relations business,â&#x20AC;? said Jason Deans, a former chief of staff to GOP U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry who did contract political work for some General Assembly campaigns last year. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been hired by a Raleigh law firm promoting a bipartisan lobbying practice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an asset to have a relationship and a history with those who are now in leadership.â&#x20AC;? Many in the new groups know presumptive House Speaker Thom Tillis and Senate leader Phil Berger and have worked before to get them elected or build their new majorities, such as outgoing state Republican Party Chairman Tom Fetzer. He announced the formation of his own lobbying and media strategy firm and said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good Republicans are finally

in powerful positions to shift the policy discussion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a healthy development because it just means North Carolina and the Legislature, and the culture of the Legislature, is more competitive and more diverse,â&#x20AC;? Fetzer said. Wilmington attorney Woody White, who served briefly in the state Senate in 2004, has opened a government relations business with two other partners and will work on General Assembly issues. White said there are â&#x20AC;&#x153;principals,â&#x20AC;? or groups that hire lobbyists, in North Carolina who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t felt treated well by the Legislature in the past. He said leaders in the House and Senate are now more receptive to â&#x20AC;&#x153;lessening the strains of government.â&#x20AC;? Although White and others will earn money by representing clients, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited about influencing policy and say they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t simply trying to cash in on the

GOP majority. The relationships may raise eyebrows, but Bob Phillips with the government reform group Common Cause North Carolina said thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing unlawful or inappropriate about groups or political operatives who are trying to persuade policymakers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as long as they follow state regulations. Democrats who have run political campaigns have used the off years to shape public opinion on issues before the Legislature, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sort of a natural reaction with the dramatic shift in power, and everyone is trying to figure out how can we get this same success that we had in the old regime,â&#x20AC;? Phillips said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural that they are in demand.â&#x20AC;? Berger, R-Rockingham, said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logical some people could have a better opportunity to speak with him on an issue, but that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean he or the GOP caucus will sup-

port their viewpoint: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would expect that matters would be considered and decisions would be based on (their) merits.â&#x20AC;? North Carolina Advocates For Justice, the state trial lawyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; association, has been among the most powerful groups at the Legislature when Democrats have been in charge, and its members among their most reliable donors. But in recent weeks itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announced the hiring of former GOP Raleigh city councilman Philip Isley as a lobbyist and Carter Wrenn, a longtime Republican consultant known for working with then-Sen. Jesse Helms, to help with strategy on potential GOP issues such as medical malpractice and workers compensation changes. Advocates for Justice chief executive Dick Taylor said at least 500 of its 4,000 members identify themselves as Republicans, some of which felt the group

â&#x20AC;&#x153;needed to have a more balanced face on our political and lobbying efforts.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not abandoning our longtime Democratic lobbyists,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just adding to our team.â&#x20AC;? Theresa Kostrzewa, one of a handful of high-profile General Assembly lobbyists with strong Republican ties when the Democrats were in power, said newcomers with GOP connections will have to know the issues well and how politics works at the Legislature to be successful. Power was so consolidated under outgoing Senate leader Marc Basnight, DDare, and his top lieutenants that only two or three key Democrats needed to be persuaded, Kostrzewa said. Now it will require buttonholing more legislators to get bills passed or stopped. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to require a much greater amount of effort to educate all of the members and get the votes that you need,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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FAYETTEVILLE (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Some Fayetteville firefighters are putting the two-alarm chili dinners on the back burner and replacing traditional meals with healthier foods. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on stronger, healthier firefighters, Capt. Zahra McBee said. She and other firefighters on B shift at Station 5 on Boone Trail are now using organic foods and low-fat ingredients when they cook their meals. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one more step toward a healthier fire department, said McBee, who has helped launch a fitness program for firefighters. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of a Wellness Fitness Initiative thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being funded through the Department of Homeland Security. While physical fitness is a big part of the program, another component thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just as important is eating healthy, McBee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a double-edged sword,â&#x20AC;? McBee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can work out like a fool but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no good if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eating like a garbage compactor.â&#x20AC;? Firehouse chefs are renowned for their cooking skills, but not necessarily healthy ones. Station 5 firefighters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; McBee, Ty Quinn, John Galloway, Jonathan Nichols and Carmine Colantuono â&#x20AC;&#x201D; showed they can whip up a hearty meal thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still healthy.

On a recent Sunday night, Quinn manned the grill and cooked chicken breasts while Galloway handled stove duties: preparing green beans, mushrooms and onions sauteed in olive oil, wild rice and whole wheat rolls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to get fruits and vegetables with no preservatives,â&#x20AC;? McBee said. Galloway is known for his homemade spaghetti, a recipe that calls for sausage â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which has up to 22 grams per serving. Galloway said he now uses ground turkey, which has about 2 grams of fat per serving. Even though half a bag of potato chips still is in the cabinet, snacks are getting more nutritious. So, what are the firefighters reaching for when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snack time? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yogurt,â&#x20AC;? Baker said, opening the door of the refrigerator to reveal low-fat containers of the dairy product. The emphasis on fitness is paying dividends, said Galloway, 40, a nine-year veteran. Since the department embarked on its fitness overhaul, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s noticed there are fewer on-the-job injuries and fewer firefighters who are out sick. Gallowayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also been able to ditch his blood pressure medication, and Quinn has managed to drop 56 pounds since November 2009.

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to be good homeowners and maintain their homes.” “It’s critical for us to be good neighbors because that is what we are teaching our homeowners,” Herron said. “We have some of the best residents in Nashville. In our other developments we have almost no foreclosures and neighborhood watch programs.” Bernita Terrell agrees. The single mother recently moved to Park Preserve from a public housing community and doesn’t believe the project will cause the area’s property value to decrease. “Everyone deserves a chance,” she said. “We work hard for our homes, and I love this community even though it’s just six families here now.” Habitat for Humanity has made changes to its original plan in response to some of the neighbors’ concerns, such as reducing the size of the project by 10 percent. Habitat expects to build as many as 40 homes in Park Preserve a year. “We’ve already felt from the neighborhood some receptivity since they saw what is being built,” Herron said. “I think a lot of people didn’t have the vision of what might be there.”

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France. Most Haitians hoped the rapacious strongman known had left for good, closing a dark chapter of terror and repression that began under his late father, Francois â&#x20AC;&#x153;Papa Docâ&#x20AC;? Duvalier. But a handful of loyalists have been campaigning to bring Duvalier home from exile in France, launching a foundation to improve the dictatorshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s image and reviving Baby Docâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political party in the hopes that one day he can return to power democratically. Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive said that if Duvalier is involved in any political activities he is not aware of them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is a Haitian and, as such, is free to return home,â&#x20AC;? the prime minister told The DUVALIER Associated Press. The Duvaliers tortured and killed their political opponents, ruling in an atmosphere of fear and repression ensured by the bloody Tonton Macoute secret police. The end of his reign was followed by a period known as deshoukaj or â&#x20AC;&#x153;uprootingâ&#x20AC;? in which Haitians carried out reprisals against Macoutes and regime loyalists, tearing their houses to the ground. Duvalier has been accused of pilfering millions of dollars from public funds and spiriting them to Swiss banks, though he denies stealing from Haiti. Dictators have long fa-

vored hiding their cash in the European nation due to its banking secrecy rules, but last year, lawmakers there approved a bill making it easier to seize ill-gotten funds. At the time, reports said Haiti was to receive about $7 million seized from Duvalierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swiss accounts. Duvalierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return Sunday comes as the country struggles to work through a dire political crisis following the problematic Nov. 28 firstround presidential election. Three candidates want to go onto a second round. The Organization of American States sent in a team of experts to resolve the deadlock, recommending that Prevalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s candidate be excluded. Preval was reportedly not pleased with the report. OAS Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza was scheduled to be in Port-au-Prince to meet with Preval on Monday. The news floored Haiti experts and has thrown the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire political situation into question. Immediately speculation began about what other exiled leaders might return next. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was shocked when i heard the news and I am still wondering what is the next step, what Preval will say and obviously what (exiled former President Jean-Bertrand) Aristide will be doing,â&#x20AC;? said Robert Fatton, a Haitian-born history professor at the University of Virginia and author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Roots of Haitian Despotism.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Jean-Claude is back in the country I assume Aristide will be trying to get back as quickly as possible.â&#x20AC;?

Hezbollah Gunbattles temper defends Tunisianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joy collapse of government BEIRUT (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The leader of Hezbollah on Sunday defended the decision to bring down Lebanonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Westernbacked government, saying the Shiite militant group did so without resorting to violence and will not be intimidated by world reaction. In his first comments since the government collapse on Wednesday, Sheik Hassan Nasrallah also said his bloc will not support Saad Hariri returning to his post as prime minister in talks Monday on forming a new government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We carried out a constitutional, legal and democratic step to bring down the government. We did not use weapons,â&#x20AC;? Nasrallah said in a televised speech. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are not scared of speeches, statements or anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s threats in this world.â&#x20AC;? Eleven ministers allied to Hezbollah resigned from the Cabinet on Wednesday, enough to force the government to fall. The crisis is the climax of long-simmering tensions over the U.N. tribunal investigating the 2005 assassination of Haririâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. The court is expected to indict members of Hezbollah, which could re-ignite hostilities between Lebanonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rival Shiite and Sunni Muslims. Rafik Hariri was a Sunni. Hezbollah is Lebanonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most powerful military force, with an arsenal that far outweighs that of the national army. Saad Hariri had refused Hezbollahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demands to cease cooperation with the court, prompting Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walkout. Nasrallahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech was seen as important sign of his movementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mindset at a time when many fear the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political tension could descend into civil strife. His demeanor was calm and he emphasized that Hezbollah will work for change through democratic means. The U.S. has denounced Hezbollahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walkout as a transparent effort to subvert justice. The efforts by the Hezbollah-led coalition to collapse the Lebanese government only demonstrate their own fear and determination to undermine Lebanonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sovereignty and independence,â&#x20AC;? U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Maura Connelly said Sunday after meeting with Hariri.

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Major gunbattles erupted outside the palace of Tunisiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deposed president, in the center of the capital, in front of the main opposition party headquarters and elsewhere on Sunday as authorities struggled to restore order and the world waited to see if the North African nation would continue its first steps away from autocratic rule. Police arrested dozens of people, including the top presidential security chief, as tensions appeared to mount between Tunisians buoyant over Zine El Abidine Ben Aliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departure and loyalists in danger of losing major perks. There were cheers and smiles in much of Tunis, the capital, as residents tore down the massive portraits of Ben Ali, some of them several stories high, that hung from lampposts and billboards and were omnipresent during his 23-year reign. Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi said on state TV that a new national unity government will â&#x20AC;&#x153;most certainlyâ&#x20AC;? be announced Monday â&#x20AC;&#x153;to open a new page in the history of Tunisia.â&#x20AC;? There are three legal opposition parties that could be included in the government Ghannouchi has been directed to form by the interim president, Fouad Mebazaa. Negotiations are advanced, Ghannouchi said Sunday night.

Worries among Tunisians, however, grew with the violence and worsening shortages of essentials such as milk, bread and fresh fish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting to feel it now,â&#x20AC;? said Imed Jaound at the Tunis port, which has been closed since Friday, when Ben Ali fled to Saudi Arabia. A gunbattle broke out around the presidential palace late Sunday afternoon in Carthage on the Mediterranean shore, about 10 miles north of Tunis. The army and members of the newly appointed presidential guard fought off attacks from militias loyal to Ben Ali, said a member of the new presidential guard. Helicopters were surveying the zone. Residents of Carthage â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a center of power in ancient times but now a Tunis suburb popular with tourists â&#x20AC;&#x201D; said they have barricaded themselves inside their homes amid the shooting. Many soldiers surrounded the palace, but it was unclear whether any of the interim governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders were. Other gunfights broke out near the PDP opposition party headquarters and a twohour-long gunbattle raged behind the Interior Ministry, long feared during Ben Aliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reign as a torture site. Residents of the city center heard constant volleys of gunfire throughout much of the afternoon; they were ordered to stay away from windows and keep their curtains closed.

Australia braces for more floods MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Record floods were predicted in several rural Australian communities today as rivers swollen from upstream rain flowed heavily into southern states. Officials expected floodwaters to drown out highways and isolate dozens of towns in northeastern Victoria state in some of the worst flooding in a century. State Emergency Services spokeswoman Natasha Duckett warned that the town of Horsham could face a major flood during Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected peak of the Wimmera River, and electricity supplier Powercor was sandbagging its substation there to ensure it remained dry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wimmera River is higher than the levels seen in September 2010 and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still rising,â&#x20AC;? Duckett said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The township could be bisected with a waterway right through the middle of town and the (Western) Highway cut.â&#x20AC;? Up to 500 properties in the town of about 14,000 people could be affected. More than 3,500 people have evacuated their homes in north-central Victoria state, with 43 towns and 1,500 properties already affected by rising waters. People were watching warily after witnessing the devastation floods have wreaked in Queensland state. Three weeks of flooding in the northeastern state left a vast territory underwater and caused 28 deaths, most of them from a flash flood that hit towns west of Brisbane on Jan. 10. Fourteen people are still missing.

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baby Docâ&#x20AC;? Duvalier returned Sunday to Haiti after nearly 25 years in exile, a surprising and perplexing move that comes as his country struggles with a political crisis and the stalled effort to recover from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s devastating earthquake. Duvalier, wearing a dark suit and tie, arrived on an Air France jet to hugs from supporters at the Port-au-Prince airport. He was calm as he was led into the immigration office and did not immediately make a statement to a waiting crowd of journalists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is happy to be back in this country, back in his home,â&#x20AC;? said Mona Beruaveau, a candidate for Senate in a Duvalierist party who spoke to the former dictator inside the immigration office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is tired after a long trip.â&#x20AC;? Beruaveau said he would give a news conference on Monday. There were no immediate protests in reaction to his return and very few people were even aware that the former dictator had come back to Haiti. In the fall of 2007, President Rene Preval told reporters that Duvalier could return to Haiti but would face justice for the deaths of thousands of people and the theft of millions of dollars. Haitians danced in the streets to celebrate the overthrow of Duvalier back in 1986, heckling the tubby, boyish tyrant as he was driven to the airport in a black limousine and flown into exile in

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Salisbury Post “The truth shall make you free”

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Fear, greed and reform of health care C

TO THE EDITOR Whatever happened to common courtesy? My 10-year-old brother has a mild form of Turrets Syndrome due to medication that he is on for his ADHD. This medicine has caused him to frequently make a coughing noise, as if he is clearing his throat. In a restaurant today an older woman turned around to the table that my brother and grandparents were sitting at and rudely told him that he needs to turn his head when he coughs. Our grandparents and a waitress both saw that he was covering his mouth when he coughs. It’s not as if he was even coughing toward this lady. The lady was later informed that he is not sick, that it is a condition that he cannot control, and all she had to say was “oh.” The fact that someone would have the nerve to make such a rude comment to a child upsets me. My brother is already self-conscious about his condition, and whenever he is stressed out or upset, his coughing worsens. Children at school do not say anything to him about his tics, so why should any adult rudely speak to a child when the grandparents are sitting right there with him? Some people need to learn common courtesy and keep their comments out of situations where they do not belong. — Krysta Sink Linwood

Snow make-up days Where to begin? As a parent of two Rowan County students who have been out of school for the past week, the more I hear on the news and read in the paper, it blows my mind. Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools will be attending class as a make-up day on Jan. 17— Martin Luther King Day. One African American lady interviewed announced the NAACP was going to protest and said that by not having school on that day, her kids would not learn about their heritage. Hello, Martin Luther King is all over the history books. She also said that day better not be an unexcused absence for her children. Today, I read in the paper that Rowan Salisbury Schools will have a make-up day on Good Friday! The last time I checked, this is one nation under God, not Martin Luther King. All Christians with children should not send their children to school, and it should not be unexcused. It’s time for Christians to stand up for our beliefs the same as others do. — Joy Troutman Cleveland

About that new math ... Regarding the Jan. 14 editorial page column “GOP brings new math to Congress”: How ironic that a story discussing “new” math be filled with so many math errors! The author begins by stating a mile-high stack of dollar bills is $1.4 million ($1.4 million per mile high, or 0.71 miles high per $1.0 million). His next sentence states a billion dollars would therefore be 70 miles high. Hmmmm, a billion is 1,000 times a million, and 1,000 times 0.71 suggests that a billion dollars would be 710 miles high, not 70 miles high. Later, the author writes that $100 billion equates to 700 miles. Uh oh, now we are off a factor of 100! If a $1 billion stack is 700 miles high, a $100 billion stack is 70,000 miles high. Seems like a story about “new” math would be a little more accurate with figures ... — Andy Randolph Salisbury

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Common sense

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If you’re hanging around with nothing to do and the zoo is closed, come over to the Senate. You’ll get the same kind of feeling and you won’t have to pay. — Former Sen. Bob Dole

Drawing lessons from King’s legacy BY ARTHUR I. CYR Scripps Howard News Service

r. Martin Luther King Day provides occasion for reflection as well as recognition. We honor his personal courage as well as political impact as catalyst for the civil rights revolution. Initially he was reluctant to assume leadership beyond his local community, concerned as well as insightful in seeing that might ultimately cost his life. He was perceptive but took on the job nonetheless, and persevered continuously until his assassination in the spring of 1968. King’s leadership qualities were recognized while he was still young. Striking rhetorical skill was one key ingredient, cast in charismatic delivery. He was also often, though not always, a shrewd politician. ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVAl PHOTO In reflecting on King’s legacy, accurate unIn this 1956 photo, Dr. Martin luther King Jr. derstanding of his life is essential. Especially in speaks to reporters following his arrest for leading the case of a murdered martyr, there is a very the Mongtomery, Ala., bus boycott. human tendency to idealize and therefore ultimately distort history. That is unfortunate for two reasons. First, oversimplifying the complexity of the human spirit can easily diminish the modern civil rights movement by refusing to person described. The leader actually seems move to the back of a bus in Montgomery, Ala. less consequential as the internal personal as She and others built the foundation for King’s well as external battles that define courage are later efforts. erased. Second, oversimplifying past times limFully making this point requires including its our own capacity to draw the most accurate noteworthy white political leaders. President and therefore best lessons for the future. Lyndon Johnson secured passage of major civil Martin Luther King preached unity but durrights legislation in 1964 and 1965. Less visible ing his life did not achieve that goal. As political today, but just as important, is President Harry passions and social turmoil intensified during Truman’s historic decision in 1948 to desegrethe 1960s, a once broadly unified civil rights efgate the armed forces. fort became fractured. Also in 1948, at the Democratic National ConKing’s Southern Christian Leadership Confer- vention, young Minneapolis Mayor Hubert ence, which preached racial integration and Humphrey proposed a civil rights plank for the nonviolent tactics, was to some extent overshad- party platform. Many advised Humphrey owed by other organizations. The Congress of against this step; he nonetheless persevered sucRacial Equality staked out much more militant cessfully. In the resulting emotional political ground. The separatist Black Panther Party, almaelstrom, Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carways a very small fringe faction, nonetheless olina led Southern delegates out of the convengarnered enormous media attention through tion. They established the breakaway Dixiecrat alarming rhetoric and occasional violence. Party, with Thurmond the presidential nominee, The fact that Dr. King endures from that era, and won Deep South states in the fall election. so sharply defined, testifies to the value of his Despite this, President. Truman was re-elected. message and also efforts. The ecumenical Martin Luther King was a particularly imporMarch on Washington in 1963 continues to be tant leader, and without him another much less visibly remembered because of the enormous desirable national course might have resulted. scale of the pilgrimage, and also the timing. ImBoth his message and efforts were very congrumediately thereafter, Pres. John F. Kennedy ent with our most fundamental national princimoved from caution to active support of major ples. civil rights legislation. • • • As this implies, King’s efforts were part of a Arthur I. Cyr is Clausen Distinguished Profesbroad current of great change in American race sor at Carthage College. E-mail him at relations. In 1955, Rosa Parks helped spark the acyr@carthage.edu

oncern for national health is not new. President Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted to aid the average American and was successful with passage of the Social Security Act of 1935. He was faced with a dilemma as he dealt with interests opposed to Social Security and expanded access to health care. In the middle of the Depression, the President was forced to compromise, and national health care was dropped from his agenda. Since his administration, other presidents have attempted to legislate health care reform, most notably the Clintons. We will never know the amount of money spent to torpedo the reforms, most of the attacks dealing with fallacious issues about government control. How many congressmen/women have refused Social Security, alleging it is a socialist government plot? Recent Republican posturing about the needed destruction, not modification, of the health-care reform legislation illustrates fear and greed regarding a national policy intended to Arthur benefit most AmeriSteinberg lives cans. Could the GOP in Salisbury. have accepted the beneficial provisions and sought to amend those allegedly questionable articles? Republican opposition prevented this from happening. One of the most outspoken political tools is House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio). He receives large amounts of campaign and other funding from Altra Group, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, the American Financial Group, United Health Care and other health-industry businesses opposing reform. He and other members of Congress have not divulged to the American people the large amounts of campaign funding and other benefits given them to oppose national legislation. Attempting to prove the alleged unpopularity and unconstitutionally of the above, members of Congress, political and legal punits argue about “original intent,” even though constitutional changes have been made by numerous amendments and court interpretations; these additions have not been declared null and void. Opponents do not provide a list of entities that seek or sought the revocation of national health or specific provisions, declaring the health bill detrimental to their societal needs. Further, TV advertising against reform such as “Thelma in the kitchen” ads in 1993 and other minions misrepresenting the actual legislation have largely been silent. Why? Has the GOP orchestrated a program intended to reverse the course of government? With the extension of the Bush tax cuts, the GOP can argue worsening budget deficit spending. Such pronouncements can and will be used to justify the demise of numerous governmental functions intended to regulate business and protect the consumer. As a result, agencies like the EPA will be emasculated for lack of funds. The next approach argues sufficient funds do not exist for the welfare of the people and the resultant improvements in society, including increasing employment. Please, do not forget congressional concern for the economy and people; it gave itself a $6,500-$7,000 pay raise. If we do not act and tell the House our concerns, Republicans will revoke the existing legislation, denying us the following: an end to the $1 million cap on lifetime benefits; allowing families to cover their children until the age of 26 (especially important in this age of high unemployment); elimination of the “donut hole”(where Americans pay the health industry full price for medication); an end to the pre-existing condition clause allowing insurance companies to deny coverage to anyone they deem too expensive to insure; improved preventive coverage; health care exchanges to help small businesses obtain tax credits to provide insurance for their employees — and more.

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Tea party keeping tabs

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Mark Meckler, co-founder of the nationwide tea party patriots group, at a rally. ranged from $2,500 for individuals to $50,000 for “donors.” It was sponsored by a political committee founded by freshman Rep. Jeff Denham of California and other Republicans who won election with tea party support. Denham defended the event, telling reporters his freshman class needs campaign money to stay self-reliant and win future elections. Some tea party activists also fear their newly elected allies will weaken or break promises to dramatically cut federal spending. Tea Party Patriots co-founder Mark Meckler told CBS it’s an “absolute joke” for House Republicans to back away from pledges to cut $100 billion this fiscal year. Newly elected Rep. Kristi

Noem, a South Dakota Republican with tea party ties, says critics should simmer down. “They should stay focused on the results we deliver,” Noem said in an interview shortly after taking office. “They pick little fights, but I think in the future they’re going to be satisfied with the results and solutions that this Republican Congress brings forth.” House Republicans plan on Wednesday to fulfill a tea party priority: voting to repeal the health care law passed by Democrats last year. The pace and rhetoric of the drive have cooled in recent days because of the shootings in Arizona that severely wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., who supported the new law. Nonetheless, GOP leaders are sticking with a title for their resolution that Democrats say is inaccurate and unseemly in light of the six people killed in Tucson: “Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act.” Republicans acknowledge that the Senate is certain to block a repeal. Some veteran House members say it’s unrealistic to think that even a freshman class of 87 Republicans, most of whom have tea party backing, can make a significant impact in their first term. “They are raring to go,” said five-term Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-Pa. But with Democrats controlling the Senate, “we can only do what we can do in the House,” he added. “We’re going to run a lot of issues up the flagpole and create a lot of national discussion,” he added, acknowledging that may be as far as they get.

Cancer survivor hopes app will improve access to treatments SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In the late 1990s, Marty Tenenbaum was a hotshot ecommerce entrepreneur riding high on the dot-com boom when he noticed a lump on his body. His doctor told him it was nothing, but when he finally had it removed, he learned he had melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. He beat the disease, but he never got over the sense of frustration he felt as he clawed his way through the maze of treatment options, clinical trials and research in search of a way to survive. Now 67, Tenenbaum still believes he would not have made it if he hadn’t had personal connections at the National Cancer Institute who guided him toward cuttingedge experimental treatments that saved his life. The experience convinced him that the key to advancing cancer treatment and research is forging connections on as large a scale as possible. On Tuesday, he plans to launch a Web application to bring together patients, physicians and scientists regardless of where they work, live or went to college in hopes that the so-called wis-

dom of the crowd can lead to the best therapies. “I’m just trying to pull together all the pieces that are needed to do a real, rational attack on cancer,” Tenenbaum says. The way to do that, he says, is to pull people out of their individual labs, offices and hospitals to collaborate in a way not possible before the Web and mobile technologies made it easy to pool vast amounts of information. Tenenbaum is one of a growing number of supporters of the so-called open science movement, which calls for greater sharing of research and the lowering of institutional, financial, legal and geographical barriers to bringing the best minds and data together to solve science’s toughest problems. In its fledgling form, the Cancer Commons app integrates the existing data on different forms of melanoma and the most promising experimental treatments. Patients or their doctors input how far the disease has progressed, where it started and whether tests have discovered any specific genetic mutations believed to contribute to the cancer’s spread. From that information, the

app tells patients what specific cancer “subtype” they have as determined by an expert panel. They also learn what drugs have shown the most promise in treating that specific form of the disease and where clinical trials are being conducted that could allow patients access to that treatment. The app itself was built by CollabRx, Tenenbaum’s forprofit health care startup. It’s free for doctors and patients. The company would make money through pharmaceutical company sponsorships of different apps, though Cancer Commons does not endorse specific drugs. The data itself generated by the Cancer Commons project will be free and available for anyone to use, Tenenbaum says.

FORGIVE

The church’s new surveillance cameras helped lead authorities from Rowan, Stanly, Cabarrus and Davidson counties to Adams, Dangerfield said. Cameras captured the image of a green Chevy Blazer pulling into the parking lot Jan. 9 just before the larcenies occurred. The church installed the cameras after a rash of thefts, including catalytic converters stolen off a church van and member’s van, the theft of three heating and air conditioning units and a break-in at an outbuilding, Parsons said. Dangerfield on Sunday encouraged church members to take additional precautions, like locking their cars. The church also has installed a security system and additional lighting. “I didn’t want them to get locked down with fear,” Parsons said. “They’re doing real well.” About 170 people usually attend Sunday services at the church, which has grown from 12 members in 2000. The church built a new sanctuary in 2007 at the inter-

section of Old Beatty Ford Road and Saint Stephens Church Road, where thieves stripped the wiring during construction and took all the copper, Parsons said. Several church members are related to cyclists who were struck in May by a hitand-run driver near the church. All survived. Daniel Burton Wilson II of Rockwell is charged with six counts of felony hit and run. The case is pending. The church also has been the victim of graffiti, Parsons said. “If it’s happened, it’s happened to us,” he said. The four most recent charges against Adams — two counts of larceny and two counts of breaking and entering a vehicle — stem from thefts Jan. 1 from cars parked at Cripple Creek Roadhouse. Dangerfield said he has not recovered any property from that location yet, but he remains hopeful. Adams continues to cooperate with authorities, Dangerfield said. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

FROM 1a congregation about safety and returning two rifles and three cell phones. Adams led authorities to the house where he’d stashed the items, Dangerfield said. Some church members want to visit Adams, Parsons said. Parsons said he asked a detention center official about when the church could visit. “They want to witness to him, but right now might not be the best time,” Parsons said. “We don’t want to jeopardize the investigation. “God forgives, but you still have to pay for those things that you’ve done.” Parsons said he preached about Adams on Sunday. “If you see a brother overtaken in the fall, our job is to go back and restore him,” Parsons said. “He took a path any of us could take. There but for the grace of God, go I.” Parsons said he heard not a single harsh word Sunday about Adams.

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‘Social Network’ takes top spot at Globes BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The Facebook tale “The Social Network” won top honors Sunday at the Golden Globes with four prizes, including best drama and director, solidifying its prospects as an Academy Awards favorite. Winning the dramatic lead-acting prizes were Colin Firth for the British monarchy saga “The King’s Speech” and Natalie Portman for the psychosexual thriller “Black Swan.” Lead-acting honors for the Globes’ musical or comedy categories went to Annette Bening for the lesbian-family story “The Kids Are All Right” and Paul Giamatti for the curmudgeon tale “Barney’s Version.” The boxing drama “The Fighter” earned both supporting actor Globes, for Christian Bale and Melissa Leo. David Fincher, directing winner for “The Social Network,” said he thought it was strange when “The Social Network” script came to him, since he usually makes dark character studies about misanthropes or films about serial killers. His films include the murder tales “Seven” and “Zodiac.” “I’m personally loath to acknowledge the kind of wonderful response this film has received for fear of becoming addicted to it, so suffice it to say, it’s been really nice,” said Fincher, whose film also won the Globes for screenplay for Aaron Sorkin and musical score for Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Sorkin, creator of TV’s “The West Wing,” had kind words for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, played by Jesse Eisenberg in “The Social Network.” “Mark Zuckerberg, if you’re watching, Rooney Mara makes a prediction at the beginning of the movie. She was wrong. You turned out to be a great entrepreneur, a great visionary and an incredible altruist,” Sorkin said. The win by Portman for her role as a bal-

lerina coming unhinged amid a production of “Swan Lake” sets her up for a two-woman showdown for best actress at the Feb, 27 Oscars with Bening, who won for her role as a stern lesbian mom in “The Kids Are All Right,” which also won for best musical or comedy film. It’s familiar territory for Bening. She won the same prize at the Globes 11 years ago for “American Beauty” and went in as the bestactress favorite at the Oscars, where she lost to Globe dramatic actress winner Hilary Swank for “Boys Don’t Cry.” Portman thanked the film’s choreographer, her fiance Benjamin Millepied, with whom she’s expecting a child. He also appears in the movie, and his character doesn’t want to sleep with hers. “He’s the best actor! It’s not true, he totally wants to sleep with me,” Portman said, giggling. “Barney’s Version” follows the many loves in his life: his three wives, played by Rachelle Lefevre, Minnie Driver and Rosamund Pike, whom Giamatti described as “a trifecta of hotties.” “I got to smoke and drink and get laid in this movie and I got paid for it. An amazing, amazing thing,” Giamatti said. Bening won the musical or comedy actress prize in a field that included “The Kids Are All Right” co-star Julianne Moore. The film stars Bening and Moore as a couple whose family falls into turmoil after their teen children seek out the sperm donor that fathered them. “I’m very proud to be a part of this very special film about two women who are deeply in love and try to keep their family together,” Bening said. “My partner, Julianne Moore, I have to thank first. She asked me to do the picture with her. She made it possible for us to shoot it where we shot it, when we did, so Julianne — you are a class act, thank you.”

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Welcome to Washington, tea partiers. Now that they’re freshmen in a GOP-run House, the political movement’s candidates are running smack into the traditions, partisan divisions and powerful competing interests that make it so hard to redirect the government. Some tea party activists — part of a loose-knit, libertarian-tinged network advocating small government and less federal spending — already are dismayed to see their new lawmakers plunge into familiar patterns of raising political cash, hiring former lobbyists and stopping short of the often-heard vow to “change the way Washington works.” Others are more lenient and patient. “There’s a little bit of expectation that they can do more than they really can do,” said Sal Russo, a Californiabased co-founder of the Tea Party Express. Democrats still control the Senate and White House, he noted in an interview from Wyoming, where he was visiting potential Senate candidates for 2012. Russo said the recently enacted tax cut compromise reached with President Barack Obama was imperfect but “as good a deal as we’re going to get.” The tea party must expand its influence with each new election, he added. Other activists, however, fear their newly elected lawmakers will fall too quickly into old Washington habits. Some winced at a Jan. 4 fundraiser at Washington’s W Hotel, where ticket prices

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The North Rowan Connection Choir under the direction of Milton Griffith, above, provided music. The crowd joins hands, left, to sing “We Shall Overcome” at Sunday’s ceremony.

MLK fROM 1A learned that some Rowan-Salisbury schools are not racially well balanced. “I understand even in Rowan County there is some concern that there is an indication that white folks are abandoning the public schools here,” she said. Although Rowan County is majority white, several schools in the system have enrollments with 60 percent or more minority students, she said. “Many Rowan County schools never really desegregated in the first place,” she said. After the ceremony, Beasley said her 10-year-old twin boys attend private school in Raleigh because of confusion about their address during a move. She intends to send them to public school in the future, she said.

Dr. Walter Hart, associate superintendent for the Rowan-Salisbury Schools, attended the ceremony as a dignitary. After Beasley’s speech, Hart said the issue of racial parity in schools is more complex than statistics on a page. “We can address the assignment of students on paper, but in reality, you also have to deal with the human element,” he said. No one wants their child to endure long school bus rides, he said. The 1985 merger of the Rowan County and Salisbury school systems created a challenge when assigning students to schools, Hart said. “We can’t control where schools were built,” he said. “If we started over again, schools might be placed in more strategic locations.” The school system has encountered resistance from parents at every high school regarding redistricting, he said. “It’s easy to define and

easy to label the problem but hard to solve it, particularly when allegiances to schools in this county are strong,” Hart said. The Board of Education named North Rowan High School as a school of choice last year but has seen a “very limited” increase in enrollment, he said. Beasley said King’s perspective and legacy are helpful when confronting education and a host of other issues. She urged the overflow crowd at Mount Zion to “always confront issues on the front end” by being proactive, not reactive, and said communities work best when all races are represented. “We all need to all be at the table — all races at every table,” she said. “It makes a difference not just for minorities. We all benefit when everyone makes a contribution.” African-Americans must educate themselves on the issues at hand and become a

part of the conversation, she said. “We must have the audacity to ask the questions and insure the laws of this land are applied fairly and equally,” Beasley said. African-Americans must continue to support one another and work together, she said. “We’ve got to be there for each other. We’ve got to feel that sense of commitment,” Beasley said. “And y’all, we’ve got to vote." She juxtaposed King’s 1963 Letter from a Birmingham Jail — one of his most passionate calls to action — with events in Rowan County in 1963. Native son Bob Jones of Granite Quarry was chosen to organize the Ku Klux Klan in North Carolina. The Klan held rallies up to seven times a week, which became the largest political gatherings in the state. By 1965, North Carolina had the most active Klan in the country, Beasley said.

The Klan continued to march and rally in Rowan County into the 1990s. For several years, Mount Zion required police protection during the King birthday celebration due to threats of violence from the Klan, pastor Dr. Nilous Avery said. “Those who seek to divide and hate no longer march,” Avery said. “Love is a powerful ingredient.” Beasley, who was 2 when King was assassinated, said parents must “make sure our children know and understand the sacrifices” made by King and others who fought for civil rights. Civil rights activists were incarcerated, their homes were bombed, and they were “beaten and hosed and killed and treated as if lives were worthless,” she said. Often, perpetrators were never punished. Despite the injustices, King and his followers never turned to violence, Beasley said. “They only fought back

with their presence, intelligence, discipline, faith and songs of freedom,” she said. “This kind of fight is really an audacity.” In accepting the 2011 Humanitarian Service Award, Johnson of Overton said his drumline has grown from eight children to 50, including black and white students and both boys and girls. Johnson spent $4,000 of his own money to buy instruments. The program included greetings from Hart, N.C. Rep. Harry Warren (RRowan), Salisbury Mayor Susan Kluttz, Livingstone College President Dr. Jimmy Jenkins, Catawba College Provost Dr. Richard Stephen and Carl Ford, chairman of Rowan County Board of Commissioners. Breya Philpot, a sixth-grader at Sacred Heart Catholic School, read her winning essay about King. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

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be true.” “But if there is something out there unknown to Alcoa, fROM 1A we want to know about it, so coa supporting the relicensing we set up a process to make it if certain conditions are met. easy for somebody to (tell But the company now faces us),” he said. opposition from the Yadkin Riverkeeper organization, New manager Replacing Gene Ellis as AlStanly County and other public officials, who say Alcoa has coa’s relicensing manager is committed environmental vi- Ray Barham, who was operaolations and failed to provide tions manager of a similar jobs. Meetings of those dam system in Tennessee. against the relicensing have Barham was unavailable for comment late last week. drawn hundreds of people. “Ray is on the ground and “What we want to accomplish is a win-win situation,” absolutely involved in all of Anton said. “Alcoa retains the details of relicensing,” Anownership and operation of ton said. “My role is to kind of the dam, because we firmly help bring everything togethbelieve we are the right and er.” On Dec. 1, the N.C. Divibest operator of the project. The environment is pre- sion of Water Quality reserved, water quality is im- voked Alcoa’s 401 water qualproved and the Badin site is ity certification, issued in May 2009. The company repurposed.” Anton said Alcoa, Stanly needs that certification to get County and the state are work- a new license. According to a statement ing together to locate a new industry at the Badin Works alu- by the Division of Water Qualminum smelting plant, which ity, when Alcoa applied for the certification, it “intentionally closed in March. “We are actively pursuing withheld information on the leads,” Anton said. “We want- project’s ability to meet the ed to get economic activity go- state’s water quality staning in the area, create some dards for dissolved oxygen.” “We remain firmly comjobs and spend some money in mitted to our view that the the local economy.” permit should not have been $10 million spent revoked and information was He said Alcoa plans to not withheld from the state,” spend about $10 million this Anton said. “I think it’s fair to year on improvements to the say we’re going to work with facility and demolition of cer- the state and provide hard tain buildings that would no documentation to support our longer have a purpose. point of view.” Alcoa also announced The company has until Jan. Thursday that a hotline is now 30 to either surrender the ceravailable for area residents to tification and apply again with report any suspected environ- correct information or appeal mental issues related to oper- the revocation before the Ofation of the former Badin fice of Administrative HearWorks aluminum smelter or ings. the Yadkin Hydroelectric Jamie Kritzer, spokesperProject. son with the N.C. Division of The hotline is managed by Water Quality, said state and a third party, EthicsPoint, and company officials met in Deis available 24 hours a day by cember about the certificacalling 1-800-346-7319. tion. EthicsPoint will take infor“Alcoa indicated that it mation from callers, who can would provide the Division of choose to remain anonymous, Water Quality add informaand submits reports to Alcoa tion to clarify the record on for handling. Callers can this permit,” Kritzer said. “As check back with EthicsPoint of (Friday) afternoon, we have to receive updates from Alcoa not received anything from on the status of the report and Alcoa.” answer any requests for more Anton said Alcoa is confiinformation or clarification. dent that technology it is inAnton said Alcoa has re- stalling will improve dissolved peatedly heard accusations of oxygen levels, and “not comburied chemicals and other plying is not an option.”5 environmental violations that Contact reporter Karissa were found “generally not to Minn at 704-797-4222.

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— Iman Shumpert, Ga. Tech 78 Glen Rice 58 and Georgia UNC Tech finally played a complete game — just in time for North Carolina’s worst shooting performance in 56 years. Shumpert matched his career high with 30 points and Georgia Tech held North Carolina to its fewest points in the Roy Williams era to beat the Tar Heels 78-58 on Sunday night. North Carolina made only 27.6 percent of its shots from the field (16 of 58), its worst shooting since making 25.7 percent of its shots against

North Carolina State in 1955. Many of North Carolina’s missed shots were layups, leaving Williams exasperated. “We stunk,” Williams said. “The coaching stunk and we stunk.” Exactly one year after setting his career scoring high with 30 points in a win over North Carolina, Shumpert enjoyed another memorable game against the Tar Heels. He blocked two shots and had three steals. Rice also matched his career high with 24 points as Georgia Tech (8-8 overall, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) ended its three-game losing streak. “We’ve just been trying to

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Snow had basketball fans thinking football Notes ‘n’ quotes ... t’s January 17, so can we please forget about football and concentrate on the roundball? No. With last week’s snow curtailing any and all attempts at playing basketball, talk went back to the greatest day in Rowan County RONNIE sports history. Dec. 11, 2010 GALLAGHER will live on forever as the day this county produced not one, but two, state football champions. West

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Rowan won its third straight. Salisbury won its first. David Johnson runs the clock for Salisbury basketball games. The football assistant was asked recently if he had gotten over the euphoria of winning the state title. He shook his head no. Johnson said all he has to do is stick in the tape and watch the Hornets’ 30-0 win against Northeastern and continue to feel the thrill. And he has watched it over and over and over. When Salisbury was 3-3, I stood out by the locker room before the next home game as

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CHICAGO — Football’s oldest rivalry has a grand new prize: a spot in the Super Bowl. Bears 35 Maybe even with an Seahawks 24 anniversary reprise of the “Super Bowl Shuffle” if the Chicago Bears can get past the Green Bay Packers. “It’s a big deal. We have a lot of history with them,” Bears star linebacker Brian Urlacher said after a 35-24 victory over Seattle set up an NFC championship game matchup with Green Bay. “We don’t like them, they don’t like us.” Jay Cutler ran for two touchdowns and threw for two as Chicago (12-5) pounded the Seahawks from the outset. The Bears’ built a 28-0 lead, but it was against the first division winner with a losing record, making it difficult to measure how good they are. The NFL will find out next week against the Packers (12-6), who have beaten third-seeded Philadelphia and topseeded Atlanta on the road this month. The last time Chicago won the NFL title, Walter Payton, Jim McMahon and Mike Singletary did the “Super Bowl Shuffle” all over their opponents. That was 25 years ago, and to compare these Bears with the wild bunch that won Chicago’s only Super Bowl 25 years ago is a stretch. But next Sunday’s matchup is fitting if only for the history: It will be the biggest game in Chicago’s 90-year series with the Packers. They will play for the 182nd time next Sunday, but it’s their first meeting for the NFC title. “Now that we have beaten the Seahawks, it just doesn’t get any better, as I see it, than for the NFC championship coming down to the Packers coming down on our turf this time,” Bears coach Lovie Smith said. “The Packers and Bears to finish it up.”

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — So the Jets weren’t all talk — trash talk — after all. Now Rex Ryan’s rowdy Jets 28 bunch is headed to its secPatriots 21 ond straight AFC championship game after New York backed up its coach’s boasts with a 2821 win Sunday over the New England Patriots — the team with the best record in the NFL. Mark Sanchez threw three touchdown passes and and the Jets sacked Tom Brady five times in the most-hyped of the weekend’s four postseason games following a week of verbal potshots from both teams. New York led its fierce rival 14-3 at halftime before Brady’s 2-yard touchdown pass to Alge Crumpler and Sammy Morris’ run for a 2-point conversion made it 14-11 late in the third quarter. But Sanchez came right back with a 7-yard scoring pass to Santonio Holmes and New York finished the upset with Shonn Greene’s 16-yard touchdown run. The Jets (13-5) kept Ryan’s prediction of a Super Bowl appearance alive. The Patriots (14-3) lost their third straight postseason game. “Maybe everybody else never believed, but we believed,” Ryan said. “We’re moving on. Same old Jets, back to the AFC championship. The only difference is this time we plan on winning.” They lost last season to Indianapolis 30-17, but now have another chance for their first Super Bowl berth since 1969 when another loudmouth, “Broadway Joe” Namath, backed up his guarantee with a 16-9 win over the Baltimore Colts. Ryan has said many times that the Jets are a Super Bowl-caliber team, and has irritated fans, opposing players and media with his bold remarks. Last week he said the game ASSOcIATeD PReSS

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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez celebrates the Jets’ upset on Sunday.

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Mayfield has big outing for Voorhees on Jan. 8 to match her season high and scored 11 points on Tuesday. Men’s college basketball Area athletes update ... Doug Campbell (Salisbury) scored 19 Rashonda Mayfield (West Rowan) led points for Rio Grande on Friday in a 95Voorhees to a 79-67 women’s basket72 loss to Pikeville. Kaleb Kimber (West) ball win against Southern Wesleyan as scored nine points for Rio (5-13). her team returned to action on SaturCampbell is averaging 9.4 points per day after a long holiday break. game while Kimber averages 3.8.  Lenoir-Rhyne guard Jon Hathcock The junior forward hit four 3-point(NW Cabarrus) had a perfect shooting ers and scored 19 points. She had six assists and five rebounds while making night on Saturday in an 85-83 loss to Brevard. Hathcock was 3-for-3 from the field just one turnover in 27 minutes. and 7-for-7 from the foul line. He didn’t Mayfield is averaging 13.4 points start, but he played 34 minutes. and a team-high 6.6 rebounds per Lenoir-Rhyne plays host to Catawba game. Eighth on West Rowan’s all-time scoring list with 1,074 points, she aver- on Wednesday. |Men’s pro basketball aged 10 points and six rebounds as a Bryan McCullough (North Rowan) sophomore and made the NAIA’s Allscored 20 points for his team in RomaIndependent School team.  Bubbles Phifer (Salisbury) is starting nia on Saturday as action resumed after to make an impact at Tallahassee Com- a lengthy break for the holidays. munity College. Phifer scored 14 points McCullough, who starred in college at BY MIKE LONDON

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UNC Asheville, also had nine assists and five rebounds. He averages 16.8 points per game.  Donte Minter (West) scored 11 points for his team in Holland on Saturday. He averages 9.0 points and 5.6 rebounds. Junior Hairston (West) plays for the same Dutch team as Minter and averages 9.8 points and 6.4 rebounds. Hairston was quiet on Saturday, scoring four points before fouling out.  Carlos Dixon (South Rowan) hit two 3-pointers and scored 11 points for his team in Okinawa on Saturday. The former Virginia Tech standout is averaging 14.1 points per game.  Donald Rutherford (Catawba) is averaging 11.1 points per game in Denmark. Women’s pro basketball Shayla Fields (Salisbury) had 26 points ASSOcIATeD PReSS and nine rebounds in her most recent aceast Rowan grad Katelynne Poole was greeted by Mustang tion in Iceland. Fields averages 23.6

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Monday, Jan. 17 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 3:30 p.m. ESPN — Villanova at Connecticut 5:30 p.m. ESPN — Kansas St. at Missouri 7:30 p.m. ESPN — Syracuse at Pittsburgh 9:30 p.m. ESPN — Kansas at Baylor NBA BASKETBALL 1 p.m. ESPN — Chicago at Memphis 8 p.m. TNT — Orlando at Boston 10:30 p.m. TNT — Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers NHL HOCKEY 8:30 p.m. VERSUS — Los Angeles at Dallas TENNIS 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, early round, at Melbourne, Australia 3 a.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, early round, at Melbourne, Australia WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Connecticut at North Carolina

Area schedule Monday, January 17 PREP BASKETBALL 3 p.m. Lexington at West Rowan (varsity DH)

Prep hoops Standings 1A Yadkin Valley Boys YVC Overall North Rowan 5-0 9-3 6-2 6-5 West Montgomery Albemarle 3-1 5-2 North Moore 4-2 7-5 3-3 4-7 Chatham Central South Davidson 3-4 6-6 East Montgomery 1-3 2-4 1-5 2-11 Gray Stone South Stanly 0-6 0-9 Friday’s games South Davidson 63, W. Montgomery 62 Albemarle 55, North Moore 47 Saturday’s game West Montgomery def. Albemarle Girls YVC Overall 6-0 8-2 Chatham Central Albemarle 4-0 5-2 North Moore 4-2 8-5 3-2 4-8 North Rowan South Stanly 3-3 3-7 East Montgomery 2-2 2-6 3-4 5-7 South Davidson West Montgomery 1-7 1-10 Gray Stone 0-6 0-10 Friday’s games S. Davidson 65, West Montgomery 33 Albemarle 59, North Moore 48 Saturday’s game Albemarle 47, West Montgomery 41 Tuesday’s games North Moore at West Montgomery South Davidson at North Rowan East Montgomery at Albemarle

2A Central Carolina Overall Boys CCC East Davidson 1-0 9-5 Salisbury 0-0 7-4 0-0 6-5 Central Davidson Lexington 0-0 4-8 Thomasville 0-0 3-8 0-1 4-6 West Davidson Saturday’s game East Davidson 79, West Davidson 58 Overall CCC Girls East Davidson 1-0 11-3 Thomasville 0-0 11-1 0-0 9-1 Salisbury Central Davidson 0-0 9-2 Lexington 0-0 6-5 0-1 1-8 West Davidson Saturday’s game East Davidson 56, West Davidson 37 Monday’s games Carver at Thomasville Lexington at West Rowan East Davidson at Central Davidson

3A North Piedmont Boys NPC 4-0 Statesville West Rowan 3-1 Carson 3-2 2-2 West Iredell North Iredell 2-2 South Rowan 0-3 0-4 East Rowan Monday’s game Lexington at West Rowan

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

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

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

Overall 9-2 12-1 10-5 9-5 4-10 7-6 4-10 4-10 Overall 10-4 7-6 10-3 7-7 4-10 7-7 1-9 1-12

4A Central Piedmont Boys CPC Overall Mount Tabor 2-0 15-1 Reagan 2-0 14-0 Davie County 1-1 12-2 West Forsyth 1-2 6-8 R.J. Reynolds 0-1 3-9 North Davidson 0-2 8-5 Friday’s game West Forsyth 49, North Davidson 38 Saturday’s game Butler 75, R.J. Reynolds 57 Girls CPC Overall West Forsyth 3-0 11-3 Mount Tabor 2-0 11-2 Reagan 1-1 5-8 R.J. Reynolds 0-1 7-3 North Davidson 0-2 5-7 Davie County 0-2 5-10 Friday’s game West Forsyth 52, North Davidson 34

College hoops Standings SAC SAC Overall Lincoln Memorial 6-0 14-0 Brevard 5-1 7-3 Anderson 4-2 10-6 Tusculum 4-2 7-9 Wingate 3-3 8-6 Carson-Newman 2-3 5-8 Mars Hill 2-4 5-9 Lenoir-Rhyne 1-4 2-11 Newberry 1-5 6-8 Catawba 1-5 5-9 Monday’s game Carson-Newman at Lenoir-Rhyne Wednesday’s games Catawba at Lenoir-Rhyne Carson-Newman at Mars Hill Anderson at Tusculum

Northern Division Overall 2-0 6-4 Virginia Union Bowie State 0-0 9-2 Elizabeth City State 0-0 8-4 0-0 3-8 St. Paul’s Lincoln 0-0 1-10 Chowan 0-0 1-11 0-2 1-13 Virginia State Southern Division Overall Winston-Salem State 0-0 10-2 0-0 10-4 Shaw Johnson C. Smith 0-0 9-4 Livingstone 0-0 6-3 0-0 7-6 Fayetteville State St. Augustine’s 0-0 3-9 Sunday’s game Virginia Union 68, Virginia State 51 (Freedom Classic, Richmond, Va.) Tuesday’s games Virginia Union at J.C. Smith Chowan at St. Augustine’s Winston-Salem State at Lincoln Bowie State at Livingstone Elizabeth City State at Shaw

Conference Carolinas CC Overall Limestone 6-0 11-2 5-0 9-4 Queens Pfeiffer 4-2 6-7 Barton 4-3 9-6 3-3 8-6 Mount Olive St. Andrews 3-3 6-7 Coker 2-4 3-9 2-4 6-7 Belmont Abbey Lees-McRae 0-5 3-9 Erskine 0-5 1-9 Monday’s games Coker at Morris Belmont Abbey at Mount Olive Tuesday’s games Queens at Barton Limestone at North Greenville Pfeiffer at St. Andrews

ACC ACC Overall Duke 3-1 16-1 Boston College 3-1 13-5 3-1 13-5 Florida State Clemson 2-1 13-4 North Carolina 2-1 12-5 2-2 11-5 Virginia Tech Miami 1-2 12-5 Maryland 1-2 11-6 1-2 11-6 N.C. State Virginia 1-2 10-7 Georgia Tech 1-2 8-8 0-3 7-11 Wake Forest Sunday’s game Georgia Tech 78, North Carolina 58 Tuesday’s game Clemson at North Carolina, 8 p.m., ACC Network Wednesday’s games Virginia at Boston College, 7 p.m., ACC Network Duke at N.C. State, 7 p.m., ESPN Wake Forest at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m., ESPNU Florida State at Miami, 9 p.m., RSN

Southeastern Eastern SEC Overall 2-1 14-3 Kentucky Georgia 2-1 13-3 Florida 2-1 12-4 2-1 11-5 South Carolina Vanderbilt 1-2 12-4 Tennessee 1-2 11-6 SEC Overall Western Alabama 2-1 10-7 LSU 2-1 10-8 2-1 12-4 Arkansas Mississippi State 2-1 10-7 Mississippi 0-3 11-6 0-3 7-10 Auburn Sunday’s game Mississippi State 85, Auburn 66 Tuesday’s games Tennessee at Georgia, 7 p.m., ESPNU Kentucky at Alabama, 9 p.m., ESPN Wednesday’s games Arkansas at South Carolina, 8 p.m. Mississippi at Vanderbilt, 9 p.m.

Other scores EAST Bucknell 74, Holy Cross 72 Buffalo 73, Akron 70 Iona 79, Marist 41 Rhode Island 56, St. Bonaventure 55 St. John’s 72, Notre Dame 54 West Virginia 68, Purdue 64 SOUTH Kennesaw St. 63, Stetson 62 Mercer 50, Florida Gulf Coast 47 South Florida 79, Providence 72 MIDWEST Bowling Green 62, Miami (Ohio) 53 Indiana St. 61, Creighton 59 Minnesota 69, Iowa 59 Missouri St. 78, Bradley 67 Valparaiso 78, Detroit 68 W. Michigan 65, E. Michigan 48 Wright St. 69, Butler 64 FAR WEST Montana St. 71, E. Washington 59

Notable boxes Ga. Tech 78, UNC 58 NORTH CAROLINA (12-5) Henson 3-9 5-8 11, Barnes 3-13 5-5 11, Zeller 2-6 5-6 9, Strickland 1-4 3-6 5, Drew II 0-1 0-0 0, McDonald 2-10 4-4 10, Bolick 0-0 0-0 0, Marshall 2-4 0-0 4, Cooper 0-0 00 0, Dupont 0-1 0-0 0, Watts 0-1 2-2 2, Knox 2-4 0-1 4, Crouch 0-0 0-0 0, Johnston 0-0 0-0 0, Bullock 1-5 0-0 2. Totals 16-58 24-32 58. GEORGIA TECH (8-8) Holsey 2-4 0-2 4, D. Miller 0-2 0-0 0, Shumpert 13-23 3-4 30, M. Miller 2-5 2-2 6, Rice Jr. 9-14 2-3 24, Udofia 1-3 0-1 2, Foreman 0-0 0-0 0, Storrs 0-0 0-0 0, Oliver 3-11 0-0 7, Morris 2-3 0-0 5, Hicks 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-65 7-12 78. Halftime—Georgia Tech 33-32. 3-Point Goals—North Carolina 2-12 (McDonald 25, Marshall 0-1, Dupont 0-1, Barnes 0-2, Bullock 0-3), Georgia Tech 7-21 (Rice Jr. 4-7, Morris 1-2, Shumpert 1-5, Oliver 1-5, M. Miller 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— North Carolina 40 (Strickland 7), Georgia Tech 40 (Oliver 6). Assists—North Carolina 9 (Marshall 6), Georgia Tech 15 (M. Miller 4). Total Fouls—North Carolina 18, Georgia Tech 21. A—8,125.

W. Virginia 68, Purdue 64 PURDUE (15-3) Moore 6-18 0-0 14, J. Johnson 10-17 56 26, Smith 0-2 0-0 0, Jackson 5-8 0-0 10, Carroll 2-3 0-0 4, Barlow 4-5 0-0 8, Hart 02 0-0 0, T. Johnson 1-3 0-1 2, Byrd 0-0 0-0 0, Marcius 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-58 5-7 64. WEST VIRGINIA (12-4) Jennings 0-0 0-0 0, Mitchell 2-5 2-2 6, Bryant 3-11 5-5 12, Jones 6-13 3-4 17, Flowers 5-6 3-4 15, Mazzulla 3-7 4-10 10, West 0-0 0-0 0, Thoroughman 0-0 0-0 0, Pepper 0-0 0-0 0, Kilicli 4-8 0-1 8. Totals 23-50 1726 68. Halftime—West Virginia 29-28. 3-Point Goals—Purdue 3-11 (Moore 2-6, J. Johnson 1-1, T. Johnson 0-1, Hart 0-1, Smith 02), West Virginia 5-13 (Flowers 2-2, Jones 2-6, Bryant 1-3, Mitchell 0-2). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—Purdue 29 (J. Johnson, Moore 7), West Virginia 37 (Jones 9). Assists—Purdue 12 (Moore 4), West Virginia 11 (Mazzulla 4). Total Fouls—Purdue 22, West Virginia 14. A—14,173.

St. John’s 72, Notre Dame 54 NOTRE DAME (14-4) Nash 3-4 1-4 7, Martin 2-7 0-1 4, Abromaitis 4-11 1-1 10, Atkins 0-2 8-10 8, Hansbrough 6-10 4-4 18, Kopko 0-0 0-0 0, Dragicevich 0-2 1-2 1, Knight 0-0 0-0 0, Brooks 1-1 2-6 4, Broghammer 0-0 0-0 0, Cooley 02 2-4 2. Totals 16-39 19-32 54. ST. JOHN’S (11-5) Polee Jr. 2-4 0-0 4, Kennedy 4-7 5-5 14, Brownlee 5-8 1-1 11, Hardy 4-6 3-4 12, Horne 1-7 5-6 7, Boothe 3-6 6-6 14, Evans 0-1 0-0 0, Coker 0-0 0-0 0, Burrell 1-2 3-5 5, Stith 1-3 1-2 3, Edison 1-1 0-0 2, Clark 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 22-45 24-29 72. Halftime—St. John’s 26-19. 3-Point Goals—Notre Dame 3-15 (Hansbrough 26, Abromaitis 1-4, Atkins 0-1, Dragicevich 02, Martin 0-2), St. John’s 4-9 (Boothe 2-3, Kennedy 1-1, Hardy 1-2, Brownlee 0-1, Polee Jr. 0-1, Horne 0-1). Fouled Out— Nash. Rebounds—Notre Dame 24 (Brooks, Hansbrough, Martin 4), St. John’s 32 (Kennedy 8). Assists—Notre Dame 11 (Atkins 7), St. John’s 10 (Hardy 4). Total Fouls—Notre Dame 24, St. John’s 25. Technical—Notre Dame Bench. A—8,550.

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SCOREBOARD Women’s hoops Standings SAC Catawba Mars Hill Newberry Tusculum Lenoir-Rhyne Wingate Lincoln Memorial Anderson Carson-Newman Brevard

SAC 5-1 4-2 4-2 4-2 3-2 3-3 2-4 2-4 1-4 1-5

Overall 11-5 11-3 9-5 8-6 6-7 8-6 7-7 6-8 5-10 5-11

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

Overall 10-4 8-4 7-4 4-8 1-10 1-10 0-10 Overall 11-1 10-4 7-3 10-6 8-6 3-10

ACC ACC Overall Miami 4-0 18-1 3-0 15-4 Georgia Tech Duke 3-0 17-0 North Carolina 2-1 16-1 2-1 14-4 Florida State Wake Forest 1-1 10-8 Maryland 1-2 14-3 1-2 14-4 Boston College N.C. State 1-2 9-8 Clemson 1-3 8-11 0-3 11-8 Virginia Virginia Tech 0-4 9-9 Sunday’s games Miami 65, Boston College 53 Duke 57, Virginia Tech 43 Virginia 54, Penn 45 Maryland 80, Clemson 59 Monday’s games Connecticut at North Carolina, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Georgia Tech at Wake Forest, 7 p.m., RSN

Other scores SOUTH Appalachian St. 70, Chattanooga 54 Arkansas 57, Alabama 53 Auburn 65, LSU 53 Davidson 71, Samford 62 East Carolina 66, Rice 55 Elon 64, Wofford 47 Georgia 70, Florida 64 Kentucky 72, Mississippi St. 60 South Carolina 63, Mississippi 58, OT W. Carolina 75, Furman 66

Notable box No. 3 Duke 57, Va. Tech 43 DUKE (17-0) J. Thomas 5-13 0-0 12, Gray 2-8 0-0 4, Christmas 1-3 2-2 4, Peters 2-4 0-0 4, K. Thomas 2-5 0-0 4, Selby 0-3 0-0 0, Wells 02 0-0 0, Jackson 0-0 1-2 1, Scheer 0-4 0-0 0, Liston 4-10 3-3 13, Vernerey 7-11 1-5 15. Totals 23-63 7-12 57. VIRGINIA TECH (9-9) Wilson 1-5 0-0 2, Fenyn 4-7 0-0 9, Tellier 1-6 0-0 2, Harrison 4-10 1-2 10, Gordon 37 0-0 6, Davis 2-7 0-0 6, Evans 0-0 0-0 0, Ayers 0-5 2-2 2, Basham 0-2 0-0 0, HinesAllen 3-7 0-0 6. Totals 18-56 3-4 43. Halftime—Duke 34-21. 3-Point Goals— Duke 4-22 (J. Thomas 2-5, Liston 2-8, Scheer 0-1, Peters 0-1, Christmas 0-1, Gray 0-2, Wells 0-2, Selby 0-2), Virginia Tech 416 (Davis 2-6, Harrison 1-3, Fenyn 1-3, Wilson 0-2, Basham 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Duke 45 (Christmas 8), Virginia Tech 36 (Harrison, Tellier 7). Assists—Duke 17 (Christmas 6), Virginia Tech 12 (Davis, Harrison 3). Total Fouls—Duke 11, Virginia Tech 17. A—2,287.

NFL Sunday’s sums Jets 28, Patriots 21 0 14 0 14 — 28 N.Y. Jets New England 3 0 8 10 — 21 First Quarter NE—FG Graham 34, 1:12. Second Quarter NYJ—Tomlinson 7 pass from Sanchez (Folk kick), 10:24. NYJ—Edwards 15 pass from Sanchez (Folk kick), :33. Third Quarter NE—Crumpler 2 pass from Brady (Morris run), :13. Fourth Quarter NYJ—Holmes 7 pass from Sanchez (Folk kick), 13:00. NE—FG Graham 35, 1:57. NYJ—Greene 16 run (Folk kick), 1:41. NE—Branch 13 pass from Brady (Graham kick), :24. A—68,756. NE NYJ First downs 14 26 314 372 Total Net Yards Rushes-yards 29-120 28-113 Passing 194 259 2-4 2-42 Punt Returns Kickoff Returns 5-103 5-108 Interceptions Ret. 1-58 0-0 16-25-0 29-45-1 Comp-Att-Int Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 5-40 Punts 6-36.0 4-47.0 1-0 3-0 Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 3-35 6-44 Time of Possession 25:04 34:56 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—N.Y. Jets, Greene 17-76, Tomlinson 10-43, McKnight 1-2, Sanchez 1(minus 1). New England, Woodhead 14-46, Green-Ellis 9-43, Edelman 1-11, Tate 1-11, Brady 2-2, Chung 1-0. PASSING—N.Y. Jets, Sanchez 16-25-0194. New England, Brady 29-45-1-299. RECEIVING—N.Y. Jets, Cotchery 5-96, Holmes 3-20, Keller 3-15, Edwards 2-52, Tomlinson 2-2, Greene 1-9. New England, Welker 7-57, Woodhead 6-52, Branch 5-59, Gronkowski 4-65, Crumpler 3-39, Green-Ellis 2-11, Edelman 1-12, Hernandez 1-4. MISSED FIELD GOALS—N.Y. Jets, Folk 30 (WL).

Bears 35, Seahawks 24 Seattle Chicago

0 0 3 21 — 24 14 7 7 7 — 35 First Quarter Chi—Olsen 58 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 12:08. Chi—Taylor 1 run (Gould kick), 1:19. Second Quarter Chi—Cutler 6 run (Gould kick), 10:01. Third Quarter Chi—Cutler 9 run (Gould kick), 4:12. Sea—FG Mare 30, 1:52. Fourth Quarter Sea—Williams 2 pass from Hasselbeck (Mare kick), 11:21. Chi—K.Davis 39 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 4:40. Sea—Williams 3 pass from Hasselbeck (Mare kick), 2:16. Sea—Stokley 9 pass from Hasselbeck (Mare kick), 1:24. A—62,265. Sea Chi First downs 18 21 Total Net Yards 276 437 Rushes-yards 12-34 45-176 Passing 242 261 Punt Returns 1-11 2-30 Kickoff Returns 5-143 3-24 Interceptions Ret. 1-23 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 26-46-0 15-29-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-16 3-13 Punts 9-35.0 5-39.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-0 Penalties-Yards 3-20 8-71 Time of Possession 22:50 37:10 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Seattle, Tate 1-13, Forsett 49, Redskins 1-9, Lynch 4-2, M.Robinson 11, Hasselbeck 1-0. Chicago, Forte 25-80, Taylor 11-44, Cutler 8-43, Bennett 1-9. PASSING—Seattle, Hasselbeck 26-46-0258. Chicago, Cutler 15-28-0-274, Forte 01-1-0. RECEIVING—Seattle, Stokley 8-85, Obo-

manu 4-68, Williams 4-15, Forsett 3-25, Morrah 3-25, Carlson 1-14, Martin 1-13, Redskins 1-10, M.Robinson 1-3. Chicago, Knox 4-48, Olsen 3-113, Forte 3-54, K.Davis 242, Hester 2-4, Bennett 1-13. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

Playoff Schedule Saturday, Jan. 8 Seattle 41, New Orleans 36 N.Y. Jets 17, Indianapolis 16 Sunday, Jan. 9 Baltimore 30, Kansas City 7 Green Bay 21, Philadelphia 16 Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 15 Pittsburgh 31, Baltimore 24 Green Bay 48, Atlanta 21 Sunday, Jan. 16 Chicago 35, Seattle 24 N.Y. Jets 28, New England 21 Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 23 Green Bay at Chicago, 3 p.m. (FOX) N.Y. Jets at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m. (CBS)

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia 45 29 11 5 63 155 120 Pittsburgh 46 28 14 4 60 146 109 N.Y. Rangers 47 26 18 3 55 132 115 N.Y. Islanders 43 14 22 7 35 106 143 New Jersey 44 12 29 3 27 85 138 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 44 24 13 7 55 132 101 Boston Montreal 45 25 17 3 53 112 107 Buffalo 44 19 20 5 43 121 131 44 18 21 5 41 114 132 Toronto Ottawa 46 17 23 6 40 102 142 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 46 26 15 5 57 137 148 Tampa Bay Washington 46 25 14 7 57 131 121 Atlanta 47 22 18 7 51 143 151 44 22 16 6 50 135 135 Carolina Florida 43 21 20 2 44 119 113 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 45 28 11 6 62 157 131 Detroit Nashville 45 24 15 6 54 119 109 Chicago 47 25 18 4 54 150 130 44 21 17 6 48 119 128 St. Louis Columbus 45 21 20 4 46 118 142 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 45 29 10 6 64 149 109 Vancouver Colorado 45 23 16 6 52 148 143 Minnesota 45 22 18 5 49 113 127 45 20 20 5 45 122 132 Calgary Edmonton 44 14 23 7 35 112 151 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 45 27 13 5 59 133 119 45 23 13 9 55 132 126 Phoenix Anaheim 48 25 19 4 54 129 135 Los Angeles 44 24 19 1 49 132 113 46 22 19 5 49 127 129 San Jose NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Sunday’s Games Washington 3, Ottawa 1 Minnesota 4, Vancouver 0 Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Chicago 6, Nashville 3 Anaheim 3, Edmonton 2 Monday’s Games Carolina at Boston, 1 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Islanders, 1 p.m. San Jose at Phoenix, 4 p.m. Calgary at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

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Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 30 9 .769 — 22 17 .564 8 New York Philadelphia 16 23 .410 14 Toronto 13 27 .325 171⁄2 10 30 .250 201⁄2 New Jersey Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 30 12 .714 — 26 14 .650 3 Orlando Atlanta 26 15 .634 31⁄2 CHARLOTTE 15 23 .395 13 11 27 .289 17 Washington Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 27 13 .675 — 16 21 .432 91⁄2 Indiana Milwaukee 14 23 .378 111⁄2 Detroit 14 26 .350 13 8 32 .200 19 Cleveland WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division L Pct GB W San Antonio 35 6 .854 — Dallas 26 13 .667 8 25 16 .610 10 New Orleans Memphis 19 21 .475 151⁄2 Houston 18 23 .439 17 Northwest Division W L Pct GB .675 — Oklahoma City 27 13 Utah 27 13 .675 — Denver 23 17 .575 4 21 20 .512 61⁄2 Portland 1 Minnesota 10 31 .244 17 ⁄2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 30 12 .714 — 17 21 .447 11 Phoenix Golden State 16 23 .410 121⁄2 L.A. Clippers 14 25 .359 141⁄2 9 29 .237 19 Sacramento Sunday’s Games L.A. Clippers 99, L.A. Lakers 92 San Antonio 110, Denver 97 Monday’s Games Chicago at Memphis, 1 p.m. Phoenix at New York, 1 p.m. Utah at Washington, 1 p.m. CHARLOTTE at Philadelphia, 2 p.m. Milwaukee at Houston, 3 p.m. Toronto at New Orleans, 3 p.m. Indiana at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Dallas at Detroit, 3:30 p.m. New Jersey at Golden State, 4 p.m. Sacramento at Atlanta, 4 p.m. Orlando at Boston, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Portland, 10 p.m. Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League MINNESOTA TWINS—Agreed to terms with INF Alexi Casilla on a one-year contract. TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Agreed to terms with RHP Carlos Villanueva on a one-year contract. COLLEGE WASHINGTON STATE—Suspended G Reggie Moore indefinitely from the men’s basketball team for incidents involving marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Golf Sony Open Sunday’s third and fourth rounds At Waialae Country Club Honolulu Purse: $5.5 million Mark Wilson 65-67-65-67—264 Tim Clark 68-68-66-64—266 Steve Marino 65-67-66-68—266 Jimmy Walker 68-65-66-68—267 Matt Bettencourt 68-65-68-67—268 Matt Kuchar 65-68-66-69—268 Shigeki Maruyama 65-65-70-69—269 Roland Thatcher 67-65-68-69—269 Chris Riley 66-69-66-69—270 Jerry Kelly 68-67-69-66—270 Steve Stricker 69-67-68-66—270 Davis Love III 68-66-67-69—270 Rory Sabbatini 69-66-67-69—271 Anthony Kim 71-64-68-68—271 Chad Campbell 67-67-68-69—271 Tag Ridings 68-67-68-68—271 Justin Rose 65-68-68-70—271 Stuart Appleby 64-66-69-72—271 Brian Gay 69-68-70-64—271 Brendon de Jonge 68-67-66-71—272 Jeff Overton 67-68-68-69—272 John Senden 71-65-67-69—272 Jason Day 69-67-66-70—272 Kevin Na 67-67-69-69—272 Cameron Beckman 69-67-68-68—272 Alex Prugh 70-67-66-69—272 Fredrik Jacobson 68-66-69-70—273 Boo Weekley 68-66-69-70—273 Marc Leishman (43) 65-69-7366—273 Arjun Atwal (40) 67-68-69-70—274

Clippers beat rivals Associated Press

NBA roundup ... LOS ANGELES — Eric Gordon scored 30 points, Blake Griffin had 18 points and 15 rebounds after a foulplagued start, and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped the Los Angeles Lakers’ seven-game winning streak with a 99-92 victory Sunday. Four players were ejected from this crosstown rivalry game after a scuf- GORDON fle under the basket with 5.7 seconds to play. After Lamar Odom grabbed Griffin’s jersey while fighting for a rebound, Baron Davis intervened and shoved Odom firmly in the chest, leading to more shoves. Odom, Griffin, Davis and Ron Artest all were ejected after the officials confer-

enced, a decision that visibly baffled Griffin and Artest. Kobe Bryant had 27 points and nine rebounds, and Andrew Bynum added 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Lakers. Spurs 110, Nuggets 97 SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker scored 30 points for San Antonio, while Carmelo Anthony labored through a rough game as rumors of an imminent trade slightly cooled. Anthony, upbeat before the game, scored 12 points on just 5-of-17 shooting amid rumors he will soon be traded to the New Jersey Nets. Manu Ginobili added 18 points for the NBA-leading Spurs (35-6), who won their sixth straight and reached the season’s midway mark tied for the third-best first half in NBA history. Gary Neal and George Hill scored 14 apiece, and Tim Duncan had 16 rebounds for the Spurs. Al Harrington led the Nuggets with 18 points, Nene added 17 and Arron Afflalo 14.

Flyers hang on to top New York Associated Press NHL roundup ... NEW YORK — Ville Leino had a goal and assist in the first period, and Mike Richards added a short-handed tally in the second for the road-tested Philadelphia Flyers, who held on for a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday night. Brian Boucher made 34 saves, but wasn't severely challenged until the Rangers staged another third-period comeback try. He fell short of his 18th NHL shutout when Wojtek Wolski scored with 10:29 remaining. Derek Stepan brought New York within a goal 2:24 later. Wild 4, Canucks 0 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Anton Khudobin stopped 32 shots for his first career shutout and the Minnesota Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks. Andrew Brunette, Martin Havlat, Matt Cullen and John Madden scored for the Wild, who had been outscored 13-2 in three straight losses. Blackhawks 6, Predators 3 CHICAGO — Troy Brouwer scored two goals 40 seconds apart in

the third period to give Chicago the lead and the Blackhawks poured it on to beat the Nashville Predators. Dave Bolland also scored two goals for the Blackhawks, who lost 3-2 in a shootout the night before in Nashville. Toews scored his 100th career goal with less than four minutes left to play. Ducks 3, Oilers 2 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Teemu Selanne scored two goals and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks won for the seventh time in nine games. Anaheim backup goalie Curtis McElhinney was cut on the neck by teammate Maxim Lapierre's skate at 11:36 of the second period and the Ducks holding a 2-0 lead. Capitals 3, Senators 1 WASHINGTON — John Carlson and Brooks Laich scored in a 45-second span in the third period to help the Washington Capitals rally. The victory ended Washington's three-game losing streak and moved the Capitals into a tie with Tampa Bay for first in the Southeast Division.

A’s add Fuentes to bullpen Associated Press Major League Baseball roundup ... OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics have made another move to boost their bullpen, agreeing to terms with free-agent lefty reliever Brian Fuentes on a two-year contract. Fuentes still must pass a physical before he signs. The 35-year-old Fuentes, who grew up in the Central Valley town of Merced, was 4-1 with 24 saves and a 2.81 ERA in 48 appearances and 48 innings with the Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins in 2010. It’s unclear what role he will have considering Oakland has used 2009 AL Rookie of the Year Andrew Bailey in the closer role, though he has battled injuries. He will become the second bullpen addition for the A’s in a matter of days. Oakland agreed to terms with free-agent right-handed reliever Grant Balfour on an $8.1 million, twoyear deal Friday. Balfour also still must take a physical. On Saturday, the A’s agreed to terms with righty submariner Brad Ziegler on a $1.25 million, one-year contract to salary arbitration. Twins MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins and middle infielder Alexi Casilla have agreed to a one-year, $865,000 contract, avoiding salary arbitration. The Twins announced the deal Sunday. Casilla was in his first year of arbitration eligibility. He took over as the regular second baseman in the 2008 season, hitting .281 with seven homers and 50 RBIs, but he has been hindered by injuries and inconsistency over the last two years. With second baseman Orlando Hudson leaving as a free agent and shortstop J.J. Hardy traded, Casilla and Japanese acquisition Tsuyoshi Nishioka are in line to take over the starting middle infield spots. Rays ARLINGTON, Texas — American League MVP Josh Hamilton is out of the hospital. The Texas Rangers said in a statement that their slugging outfielder was discharged Sunday afternoon from the Medical Center of Arlington, five days after he was admitted for treatment of an early case of pneumonia. Hamilton should be able to resume his conditioning and baseball activities within a few days. Blue Jays TORONTO — Reliever Carlos Villanueva and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided arbitration Sunday by agreeing to terms on a $1.415 million, oneyear contract. The 28-year-old Villanueva was ac-

quired from the Milwaukee Brewers on Dec. 3. He was 2-0 with a 4.16 ERA with a save and 14 holds in 50 appearances for the Brewers last season. Reds CINCINNATI — Joey Votto powered the Cincinnati Reds to their first playoff appearance in 15 years, winning the NL MVP award for a breakthrough season. The first baseman earned a raise, and boy, did he get one. Votto has agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract with Cincinnati, buying out his arbitration years and giving the reigning NL Central champs some short-term budget security. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press about the deal on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the contract VOTTO had not yet been announced. Votto was a first-time All-Star in 2010, finishing second in the NL in batting average at .324 and third in homers (37) and RBIs (113). He led the NL in slugging percentage (.600), topped the major leagues in on-base percentage (.424) and had 16 stolen bases in 21 chances. He made $525,000 last year and was eligible for arbitration for the first time. Now 27, Votto didn’t become a major league regular until two years ago. Following the death of his father in August 2008, he went on the disabled list and missed 21 games the following year partly because of depression and anxiety. Cardinals ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols repeatedly has said he wants to spend his entire career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Staring at a spring training deadline for contract negotiations, the team chairman remains hopeful the three-time NL MVP will get his wish. Pujols declined Sunday to provide any kind of update on negotiations. His agent has said he will cut off talks at the start of spring training if an agreement is not in place, and general manager John Mozeliak confirmed the deadline on Saturday. A representative of Pujols’ agent stood to the slugger’s left and deflected questions on the topic at Sunday’s news conference before the first baseman held a two-hour, sold-out autograph session at the team’s Winter Warmup. “Do you want to bring all that into the clubhouse all year, like you guys have been doing the last couple of years?” Pujols said. “No. I respect my teammates more than this contract.”

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Kavari Hillie can’t wait for next season, especially after winning the defensive player of the game in the 2AA championship win against Northeastern.

GALLAGHER FROM 1B Johnson pumped up the defense. He kept telling the players they were going to win the conference. He told them this was the day the march to a title began. Salisbury never lost again. Who can forget the smiles on the faces of all those championship game MVPs? And the best thing is, four of them are returning: West running back Dinkin Miller and linebacker Logan Stoodley, along with Salisbury running back Dominique Dismuke and linebacker Kavari Hillie.

• West Rowan took its 34-7 title win against Eastern Alamance in stride. After all, winning a football championship is a common thing for the school beside the cornfield. It was expected to win and the Falcons did so in businesslike fashion. • In less than a month, another big football day will occur around here: National Signing Day. At West, defensive back Domonique Noble will put his name on a piece of paper and officially become a Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket. At Salisbury, runner Romar Morris and defender Darien Rankin will be in the bright

lights again. They’ve both committed to North Carolina. At Carson, running back Shaun Warren will ink with Western Carolina and receiver Cody Clanton with Catawba. There will be plenty of others, including star back Travis Riley of A.L. Brown, who is expected to sign with North Carolina. • As basketball continues, football coaches Joe Pinyan of Salisbury and Scott Young of West are still thinking about rings and t-shirts — and next year. • Basketball coaches like West’s Mike Gurley are still putting the pieces together

as the football players get used to a different sport and different teammates. Gurley has to worry about getting players like Shrine Bowler Noble healthy. He also NOBLE has to worry about the hip of his best player, Keshun Sherrill, who is out. • With or without Sherrill, Gurley gets the county back in action today with the annual Martin Luther King doubleheader against Lexington.

Call it an afternoon delight, with the varsity girls starting at 3 p.m. in the West gym. It will be a homecoming for Lexington coach Robert Hairston, who was Gurley’s assistant before heading back to the Barbecue City. Hairston was a star player at West Davidson back in the 70s. • Question: What is more fun to watch? Rankin slamming an opponent to the ground in football, or Rankin slamming home a dunk on the court. • Basketball teams are trying to reschedule last week’s games, but as of Sunday, no one was really definite about

times. No one can play on Thursday due to exams. So expect some makeup games on Tuesday and Wednesday before a full slate, led by South Rowan at West Rowan, on Friday. Everyone will be at home Friday with Carson playing host to Statesville, East Davidson visiting Salisbury and West Iredell coming to East Rowan. Uh-oh. I just heard on the radio that there might be more snow coming at the end of the week. If there’s no basketball, just go over to David Johnson’s house. He has a football championship tape you can watch over and over and over.

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Two of Rowan County’s best football players, Salisbury’s Darien Rankin, left, and South Rowan’s Mark McDaniel, are currently on the basketball court.

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MELBOURNE, Australia — Caroline Wozniacki started her first major as the No. 1ranked woman with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Argentina’s Gisela Dulko on Monday in the Australian Open. It was the 20-year-old Wozniacki’s first victory of the year, following a straight-sets loss to Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova last week in the Sydney International and exhibition losses to No. 2 Vera Zvonareva and Kim Clijsters in Singapore and Hong Kong. Wozniacki didn’t face a break point in the first set and converted her only chance. Dulko, the top-ranked doubles player, tested Wozniacki in the second set and pulled level at 4-4 with a service break, but the Danish player broke back immediately and served it out on her second match point after a doublefault on her first. Wozniacki won six tournaments in 2010, including four of her last six, and can retain the top spot by reaching the semifinals. “My dream when I was a little girl was to reach No. 1 in the world, and that happened last year. But it’s a new year, a new start,” she said in a courtside interview. “I’m just looking forward to it.” Earlier on center court, Maria Sharapova won for the first time at Melbourne Park since taking the 2008 title, beating Thai veteran Tamarine Tanasugarn 6-1, 6-3. Sharapova, who missed the 2009 tournament because of a shoulder injury and was ousted in the first round last year by fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko, struggled with her serve and was inconsistent in the second set. After losing the opening service game at love, Sharapova won seven straight games to take a 6-1, 1-0 lead. The 33-year-old Tamarine rallied and had a game point on serve for a 4-1 lead, but 14th-seeded Sharapova broke back and regained momentum, winning the last five games. Even when she was winning, though, Sharapova had trouble finding range with her serve. She had 10 doublefaults and five aces. Nerves had a role in that. “I definitely felt that in the beginning. I knew I had an early exit last year and didn’t want that to happen again.”

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Fired Sale Rodriguez’s donation draws crowd of Michigan fans Associated Press

WAYNE, Mich. — When Rich Rodriguez donated a dozen bags of Michigan apparel to the Salvation Army, Wolverines fan Darren Schumacher became curious. So he showed up Saturday at a cold parking lot about halfway between Ann Arbor and Detroit, where the former coach’s belongings were being auctioned off in a small tent. “I’m shocked at how many people are here and, to be honest, what things are going for,” the 43-year-old Schumacher said. “It was kind of an unfortunate era for Michigan football, and people are buying it like it was Bo Schembechler.” Rodriguez was fired as Michigan’s football coach on Jan. 5, then donated more than 400 items Monday to a Salvation Army store in Wayne, about 15 miles west-southwest of Detroit. On Saturday, the store set up an outdoor tent with a seemingly endless variety of shirts, jackets and hats, auctioning them off to a large crowd of people, many of whom were already wearing Wolverines attire. Maj. John Aren said over 300 bid cards were handed out for use during the auction, and there were about that many people crowded around the tent at the beginning of the event, despite snow flurries and the usual chilly January weather. The Salvation Army

made $12,930 off the 161 of Rodriguez’s items that were auctioned off. The rest were put up for sale. Rodriguez wasn’t at the auction, but it drew quite a crowd anyway. “I saw some people who said that they drove 90 minutes,” Aren said. “It’s a real blessing for this store. This is the smallest store that has probably struggled the most, so we really appreciate the donation and the activity here.” Rodriguez’s three-year tenure at Michigan was a struggle for both him and the fans, but there weren’t many ill feelings on display toward the coach on this day. At one point, a voice asked, “Where’s Brady Hoke’s stuff?” — a reference to the man hired to replace Rodriguez. But the departing coach still has his supporters, including Larry Hearin, 72, of Dexter. He claimed the first item up for bidding, a maize and blue jacket that looked as though it hadn’t been worn. “I’m a big RichRod supporter,” Hearin said. “I wish he was still there. I think they made a huge mistake.” That attitude was shared by Jennifer Mahn, 26, of Troy. She bid $70 to buy a blue T-shirt. “I’m not only a die-hard Michigan fan, but I’m a huge RichRod supporter,” she said. “This is, like, psychotic, but things that don’t have tickets — I was thinking maybe he wore them. Mine didn’t have a tag on it.” Bart Bernocco, 51, of Dearborn, won himself a blue button-down shirt with a

Michigan helmet on it with a $100 bid. “It’s the type of shirt you haven’t seen in a store,” he said. “You can wear it to work on casual Fridays.” Perhaps the most active visitors to the auction were Barry Hunt of Clarkston and wife Kim. They spent around $1,100. “About 14 items,” he said. “Kind of cool that they were hanging in RichRod’s closet earlier in the week, maybe? ... I’ve got a couple of buddies that I’ll give some things to.” Rodriguez, who has kept a low profile since being ousted, did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment about the donation. Rodriguez’s gift was a surprise, especially at this location, which is by no means the closest donation center to the Ann Arbor university. “He put the Salvation Army into his GPS and they directed him here,” Aren said. Once fans found out about the opportunity to buy some of the coach’s old apparel, they came from all over, and no matter how they felt about his coaching, they seemed to appreciate Rodriguez’s latest gesture. “I think it’s great,” Schumacher said. “You’re talking about thousands of dollars for the Salvation Army. It was real nice of him. I don’t think he’s a bad guy, he just didn’t fit. It happens. “I wish him all the luck in the world — unless he plays Michigan.”

The NFL notebook ... NEW YORK — The Steelers’ last-minute victory over the rival Baltimore Ravens drew the highest preliminary television rating for a divisional playoff game in 15 years. Pittsburgh’s 31-24 win Saturday afternoon on CBS earned a 20.9 overnight rating and 39 share. The network said Sunday it was the best rating for this round since Green Bay-San Francisco in January 1996. Ratings represent the percentage of all homes with televisions tuned into a program. Shares represent the percentage of all homes with TVs in use at the time. Overnight ratings measure the country’s largest markets. BYRD COMES IN FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Dennis Byrd gave the New York Jets a big lift before their playoff game against the New England Patriots. Byrd, one of the most inspirational players in franchise history, addressed the team Saturday night at the Jets' hotel and delivered what wide receiver Braylon Edwards called on Twitter, "the most inspirational message of my life." Byrd's career ended in 1992, when he suffered a broken neck while colliding with teammate Scott Mersereau in a game against Kansas City, leaving him temporarily paralyzed. Three months after breaking the C-5 vertebra in his neck, he walked on crutches to a news conference at his hospital in Manhattan. The next season, he walked out to midfield on his own for the coin toss, as the crowd at the Meadowlands gave him a standing ovation. The team's most inspirational player award is named in Byrd's honor, with running back LaDainian Tomlinson winning it this season. WEEMS RETURN ATLANTA — Atlanta's Eric Weems set an NFL playoff record when he returned a kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter of Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff game against Green Bay.

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West Virginia, St. John’s pull off surprises The college basketball roundup ... MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Kevin Jones scored 17 points and West Virginia used a late 18-6 run to hold off No. 8 Purdue 68-64 on Sunday. John Flowers added 15 points, Truck Bryant scored 12 and Joe Mazzulla had 10 for West Virginia (12-4), which lost in a blowout to the Boilermakers last season.

Purdue’s JaJuan Johnson scored 26 points in his second-straight solid game against the Mountaineers. E’Twaun Moore added 14 points and Lewis Jackson scored 10. The Boilermakers (15-3) now have their first losing streak of the season after also falling 70-67 at Minnesota on Thursday night. St. John’s 72, No. 9 Notre Dame 54 NEW YORK — D.J. Kennedy and Malik Boothe both scored 14 points to

help the Red Storm reverse the outcome of their game against the Fighting Irish eight days ago. St. John’s (11-5, 4-2 Big East) lost 76-61 at Notre Dame last Saturday, shooting just 38.2 percent from the field while the Fighting Irish (14-4, 33) shot 51 percent. The Red Storm held the Irish, who entered shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc, to 3 for 15 for the game. Ben Hansbrough, who had a career-

UNC FroM 1B stay together,” Shumpert said. “When things go bad, the worst thing you can do is start pointing fingers.” Shumpert, who was recruited heavily by Williams out of Oak Park, Ill., made 13 of 23 shots. “Iman is playing great,” Williams said. “I recruited the dickens out of him. That is two games that he has scored 30 on us. I think he sees us and then his eyes light up.” Shumpert said he chose Georgia Tech because “I’m a city guy, pretty much.” Shumpert said he could not explain his success against North Carolina, but he said he might have been motivated by the crowd. About one-third of the 8,125 fans at Alexander Memorial Coliseum wore North Carolina blue. The Yellow Jackets have AssociAted Press won four straight over North John Henson throws down a rare bucket for the tar Heels in Carolina. Georgia Tech took a dismal loss to Georgia tech on sunday. three wins in the series last

high 26 points in the first meeting, led Notre Dame with 18 points. No. 17 Washington 92, California 71 BERKELEY, Calif. — Isaiah Thomas scored 18 of his season-high 27 points in the first half to help the Huskies bounce back from a late loss at Stanford. Thomas also dished out a careerhigh 13 assists, including two in a row on 3-pointers by Justin Holiday to start the second half.

season, including one in the ACC tournament. Coach Paul Hewitt said Georgia Tech played its best game as Shumpert, a junior, and Rice, a sophomore, continue to adjust to their new roles as scoring leaders. “It’s getting used to being the guy,” Hewitt said. North Carolina’s five-game winning streak ended as the Tar Heels (12-5, 2-1) committed 18 turnovers, leading to 25 points for Georgia Tech. Williams also was not impressed after the Tar Heels won their first two ACC games against Virginia and Virginia Tech by a combined margin of nine points. “It’s the third straight game where we just went through the motions,” Williams said. North Carolina’s previous scoring low in Williams’ eight seasons as coach was 60 points in a postseason NIT win over Alabama-Birmingham last season. The Tar Heels reached a new low against Georgia Tech.

“We didn’t execute,” Williams said. “We missed layups. I don’t think I’ve ever had a game where we missed so many layups. ... One of our problems was just passing and catching, very elementary things.” Harrison Barnes and John Henson each had 11 points for North Carolina, which never led. Shumpert and Rice, who had four 3-pointers, were Georgia Tech’s only scorers in double figures. Williams inserted five subs less than 3 minutes into the game.

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points to rank fifth in the league. Pro baseball The Los Angeles Dodgers have invited former Catawba slugger Jerry Sands to Major League Spring Training camp. Sands batted .299 in the Arizona Fall League. Swimming UNC Wilmington’s Tanner Lowman (East Rowan) won the 200 breaststroke (2:28.92) and placed fourth in the 50 freestyle in Saturday’s meet against College of Charleston. Track and field Appalachian State’s Phillip Bush (North) placed sixth in the 55-meter hurdles (7.93) and eighth in the 200 meters (22.61) in the Appalachian Open. Lenoir-Rhyne’s Tavis Bailey (A.L. Brown) placed third in the shot put in the Appalachian Open. In the Clemson Invitational, Western Carolina’s Ryan Pless (East) was third in the shot put (51 feet, 5 inches) and weight throw (50-6 1⁄4). Western’s Wayne Parker (East) was third in the pole vault (14-51⁄4), and teammate Keith Leonard (East) placed sixth (13-111⁄4). Western’s Olivia Jacobs (South) was eighth in the 3000 meters (11:05.56).

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Former drivers trying to save track Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sterling Marlin thinks his group has an offer Music City can’t refuse to save the historic short track where he started racing and where legends like Richard Petty, Fireball Roberts and Dale Earnhardt once competed furiously. Marlin helped detail a proposal Thursday by Save My Fairgrounds to renovate Nashville’s fairgrounds and site of one of the nation’s oldest race tracks. Horses first raced here in 1891, and cars began running on the site as early as June 1904. NASCAR’s top level raced here until 1984 when Nashville officials refused to improve the track. City officials have been working to relocate the 117-acre site away from the current location near downtown to revitalize the area with other development, and the track operator couldn’t get a yearlong contract

for 2010. The state fair and monthly flea market is back for 2011 with no commitment to the track. Marlin says the Nashville track has been a great proving ground that must be saved or risk having Bristol the only track in Tennessee where NASCAR races with questions about the future of the Nashville Superspeedway swirling. “It’s the best race track in the country,” Marlin said of the fairgrounds track. “It’s the oldest race track, the best short track laid out ever. You can run side by side for 100 laps. It’s a great facility. I think if we would all get together it could be put back to the glory it used to be.” Marlin, three-time NASCAR cup champ Darrell Waltrip and record company executive Mike Curb are among the investors wanting to renovate Nashville’s fairgrounds and save the .596-mile asphalt track. Waltrip didn’t attend the news confer-

ence but said in a statement the conditions around the Nashville Superspeedway give Nashville a chance for investment. “We have a jewel right here in Davidson County and a real opportunity to capitalize. I hope we don’t miss it,” according to Waltrip’s statement. This track landed a Busch Series race in 1995 and a Craftsman Truck event in 1996. When Dover Downs Entertainment Inc. took over the track lease in November 1997, the company moved the top races to its new $125 million Nashville Superspeedway 20 miles away in 2001. Marlin noted Dover recently closed its tracks in Memphis and St. Louis and said rumors swirl over the future of the superspeedway a 40minute drive east of Nashville. Marlin said if Dover closes the superspeedway, the only NASCAR racing in Tennessee would be in Bristol — a five-hour drive.

Talks with NASCAR officials has encouraged Marlin about the short track’s future. “They lead me on if the track does close in Lebanon, they’d definitely be interested in coming back out here to the short track with two Nationwide races and two trucks races ...,” Marlin said. “We’d have to make a lot of improvements. As you can see what they’ve done here, it’s a big beautiful facility if we can get the lease on it. Hopefully we can get it all worked out.” NASCAR driver Chad Chaffin, a two-time champion at this track, said drivers grow up dreaming of racing at this unique track that mimics courses like Daytona, Darlington and Bristol. He said they may be a little late to this fight. “It’s definitely worthy of preserving. You have to appreciate it to know what we have,” Chaffin said. The proposal detailed Thursday calls for replacing the swath of as-

phalt parking lots with trees and grass to retain rain and help drainage, a wind farm to take advantage of the hilly location, solar panels and bike paths and walking trails for neighbors. Charging stations for electric cars also are on tap with sound barrier walls to dampen track noise to keep neighbors happier. Darden Copeland said the group has serious investors ready, though no estimate is available yet for the cost for all those renovations. They want at least a 15-year lease from the city. Marlin noted the track in Birmingham, Ala., now is filled with weeds and grass since that was shut down. He first came to this track when he was 3 months old with his late father, Coo Coo, and both his son and daughter also have raced at this track. Marlin said he hopes his grandson can race here one day. “We’ve got to save it,” he said.

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New York’s dwight Lowery (26) and a teammate bring down New england’s Julian edelman after a reception.

JETS FROM 1B was a contest between him and Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Then, after Antonio Cromartie called Brady an expletive on Tuesday, Ryan said he wouldn’t punish his cornerback. The ultra-serious Belichick wasn’t as kind to Wes Welker. The wide receiver was benched for the Patriots first series for subtle remarks apparently directed at Ryan. Welker made several references to feet in his news conference Thursday, interpreted by some as a dig at recent foot-fetish reports involving Ryan. When the game ended, Belichick walked slowly to midfield where he met Ryan, patted his conqueror on the back with his left hand and shared some words. “We just didn’t do enough things well today,” Belichick said. “It’s obvious.”

Sanchez completed 16 of 25 passes for 194 yards and touchdowns to LaDainian Tomlinson, Braylon Edwards and Holmes. Brady, who played poorly for his second straight postseason game, was 29-for-45 for 299 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. “I don’t even know what to say right now,” Tomlinson said. “What an unbelievable win for our team.” After Greene scored the Jets last touchdown, he put the ball on the ground like a pillow and rested his head on it. A quiet climax to a loud week. Now Sanchez gets a chance to beat one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks for the third straight week when he faces Ben Roethslisberger after knocking off Peyton Manning, who won the NFL’s last two MVP awards and Brady, who is a favorite to win his second in four years. “He’s just now getting better and better and better,” Ryan said. The Steelers have been in-

stalled as 3-point favorites. In one of their worst halves of the season, the Patriots looked more like the ragged group that went 5-11 in Belichick’s first season in 2000 than the steamrolling machine that led the NFL this season with a 14-2 record and 32.4 points per game. In the first two quarters, Brady absorbed three sacks and was sent scrambling at least that many times. He misfired on an interception on his first series after finishing the season with a league-record streak of 335 passes without a pick. Then on the Patriots fifth possession, trailing just 7-3, they botched a fake punt attempt. Patrick Chung took the short snap and fumbled. He got the ball back but all escape routes closed quickly. He was tackled at the Patriots 37 with 1:06 remaining. Plenty of time for Sanchez. Just one week earlier, IndiAssOciAted PRess anapolis had taken a 16-14 lead dejected New england QB tom Brady sees with 53 seconds left on Adam Vinatieri’s 50-yard field goal. his season coming to an abrupt end.

BEARS FROM 1B Cutler made it possible as much as anybody. And he did it with nimble feet as well as precise throws, running for 6- and 9-yard TDs. “It was fun,” he said with a smile. “That first one was called. Second one was kind of improv.” There was nothing improvisational about the way the Bears’ defense shut down an offense that scored 41 points against New Orleans last week, but that gained only 111 through three periods at Soldier Field, where Seattle managed a 23-20 victory in October. The Seahawks’ points all came with the outcome decided. “Now we’re back, playing together, hopefully peaking at the right time,” Urlacher said. Cutler, in his first postseason game, showed none of the wild swings that often have marked his five-year career. His shifty moves on a 6-yard run made it 21-0, essentially turning everyone’s attention to next weekend. AssOciAted PRess “We’re both familiar with each othchicago tight end Kellen davis barely hangs on to a pass that er, so nothing’s going to be new,” Cutler said. “We have our hands full.” was just out of the reach of seattle’s earl thomas.

Not much was expected of the Bears when the season began, but they’ve improved mightily since falling to 4-3 heading into their bye week. They clinched a playoff berth with two games remaining, grabbing their first NFC North championship since 2006 — when they lost to Indianapolis in the Super Bowl. Unlike Atlanta and Pittsburgh on Saturday, they showed no rust from having a bye in dominating Seattle. Then again, the Seahawks showed none of the surging emotions or bigplay abilities they sprung on the Saints at home. It was merely a oneweek reprieve, and they went even flatter after tight end John Carlson was carted off with a head injury in the first quarter following a nasty spill; Carlson landed on the side of his helmet and his shoulder, but had movement in his extremities. Seattle lost corner Marcus Trufant to a head injury in the third quarter when he collided with Kellen Davis’ knee while trying to make a tackle. Trufant also was carted off. Coach Pete Carroll said both players were hospitalized and were expected to stay overnight for observation.

SYDNEY — NASCAR star Tony Stewart has been questioned but not charged by police after an altercation at a Sydney track. New South Wales state police spokesperson Joanne Elliott said Sunday that the 39year-old Indiana driver, who is in Australia competing in sprint-car races, was released after being interviewed at the Rosehill police station in western Sydney. “Police from Rosehill central command were alerted to an altercation involving two men at a race car track about 7:30 last night,” Elliott said. “A 39-year-old man was arrested at the scene after a 46-year-old man was allegedly hit in the face by a racing helmet. “The 39-year-old man was released without charge, pending further investigation.” Several auto racing websites reported that the altercation at Sydney Speedway resulted from Stewart being upset about track conditions and that the other man involved was speedway co-owner Brett Morris. Stewart was reportedly scheduled to leave Australia on Sunday. The police spokesperson said there was no reason to expect that he wouldn’t be allowed to leave as scheduled. Phone and e-mail messages to Sydney Speedway seeking comment from Morris weren’t immediately returned.

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HONOLULU — Mark Wilson made it through a 36-hole marathon Sunday without a bogey and held on for a two-shot victory in the Sony Open that will take him to the Masters for the first time. Wilson shot a 5-under 65 in the morning to take a one-shot lead into the afternoon round. He stretched his lead to four shots at the turn, then had to hang on when Tim Clark and Steve Marino made late runs on different sides of Waialae. Clark, who started the final round five shots behind, birdied three of his last four holes. He narrowly missed an eagle putt on the ninth hole and settled for a 64. Then came Marino with two late birdies and one incredible shot that at least gave him hope. Two shots behind on the par-5 18th, with his feet in the bunker and his ball about chest-high on the side of a hill, Marino blasted a fairway metal from 234 yards away that landed on the front of the green and rolled 40 feet away. His eagle putt narrowly missed, giving him a 68. Wilson made one last birdie he didn’t need, giving him a 67 and his third win. “It was nice to go right to the tee and not have to think about it,” Wilson said of having only a few minutes before the third and fourth rounds. “I’m thankful it’s over now.” Wilson, who finished at 16-under 264, played his final 40 holes without a bogey. That proved significant at a couple of points in the final round. He got into trouble on the eighth hole and was 150 yards out in the fairway playing his third shot, sure to lose some of his two-shot lead. But he stuffed it to 7 feet for par, then birdied the ninth to expand his lead to four. Even bigger was his par on the 17th, even though Wilson didn’t realize it. Clark had finished at 14-under 266. Marino was starting to charge with back-to-back birdies to get to 14 under, while playing in the same group with Wilson. Wilson hit into a bunker and blasted out some 12 feet past the hole. But his par putt caught enough of the lip to fall, and he clutched his fist. Only later did Wilson reveal that he didn’t look at a leaderboard, not wanting to think about anything but making birdies.

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Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200 Bank Foreclosures & Distress Sales. These homes need work! For a FREE list:

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China Grove, 2 new homes under construction ... buy now and pick your own colors. Priced at only $114,900 and comes with a stove and dishwasher. B&R Realty 704-633-2394 BUYER BEWARE The Salisbury Post Classified Advertising staff monitors all ad submissions for honesty and integrity. However, some fraudulent ads are not detectable. Please protect yourself by checking the validity of any offer before you invest money in a business opportunity, job offer or purchase.

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Want to Buy Merchandise All Coin Collections Silver, gold & copper. Will buy foreign & scrap gold. 704-636-8123

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Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA in a great location, walk-in closets, cathedral ceiling, great room, double attached garage, large lot, back-up generator. A must see. R51757. $249,900. B&R Realty, 704-202-6041

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

Carpet. Approx. 110 yds carpet. 2 years old. Beige color. Nice. $200. Call 704-637-3251

For sale: 10 x 10 ez-up shelter with roll case. $240 firm. If interested call 704-857-2945 China Grove.

Watches – and scrap gold jewelry. 704-636-9277 or cell 704-239-9298

Business Opportunities J.Y. Monk Real Estate School-Get licensed fast, Charlotte/Concord courses. $399 tuition fee. Free Brochure. 800-849-0932

Land for Sale ********************** Front St. 3.37 acres, almost completed 50' x100' bldg. $44K. 704-636-1477 Beautiful year round creek, 3.06 acres. Buy now, build later, $47,900 owner fin. 704-563-8216

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:

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

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Motivated Seller 3 BR, 2 BA, Well established neighborhood. All brick home with large deck. Large 2 car garage. R50188 $163,900 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

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Genesis Realty 704-933-5000 genesisrealtyco.com Foreclosure Experts

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

Salisbury

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Forest Creek. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath. New home priced at only $98,900. R48764 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

Homes for Sale

North of China Grove, 225 Lois Lane. 3BR/2BA, Double garage and deck on a quiet dead end street. Country setting. No water bills. No city tax. Possible owner financing. Will work with slow credit. $950/mo + dep. Please call 704-857-8406

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Olde Fields Subdivision. ½ acre to over 2 acre lots available starting at $36,000. B&R Realty 704.633.2394 Southwestern Rowan Co.

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

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, 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

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BINGHAM-SMITH LUMBER CO. Save money on lumber. Treated and Untreated. Round Fence Post in all sizes. Save extra when buying full units. Call Patrick at 980-234-8093.

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

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for junk cars. $200 & up. Please call Tim at 980234-6649 for more info. Timber wanted - Pine or hardwood. 5 acres or more select or clear cut. Shaver Wood Products, Inc. Call 704-278-9291.

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Salisbury

3 BR, 2 BA, newer kitchen, large dining room, split bedrooms, nice porches, huge detached garage, concrete drives. R51548 $89,500. Monica Poole 704-245-4628 B&R Realty

Rebecca Jones Realty 610 E. Liberty St, China Grove 704-857-SELL

East Salisbury. 4BR, 2½BA. Lease option purchase.1,800 sq. ft. +/-. Call 704-638-0108

Land for Sale 3 BR, 2 BA. Well cared for, kitchen with granite, eat at bar, dining area, large living room, mature trees, garden spot, 2 car garage plus storage bldgs. $149,500. Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty

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Over 2 Acres Brand new & ready for you, this home offers 3BR, 2BA, hardwoods, ceramic, stainless appliances, deck. R51547. $99,900. Call Monica today! 704.245.4628 B&R Realty

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Forest Glen Realty Darlene Blount, Broker 704-633-8867

William R. Kennedy Realty 428 E. Fisher Street 704-638-0673

Salisbury

1409 South Martin Luther King Jr Ave., 2 BR, 1 BA, fixer upper. Owner financing or cash discount. $750 Down $411/month. 1-803-403-9555

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

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3BR, 2BA. Wonderful location, new hardwoods in master BR and living room. Lovely kitchen with new stainless appliances. Deck, private back yard. R51492 $124,900 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628

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Salisbury Area 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, $500 down under $700 per month. 704-225-8850

Salisbury

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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 - Newly remodeled 3 BR, 2 BA on large corner lot in Meadowbrook. New plumbing, water heater, roof & stainless steel appliances, heat pump, new kitchen w/granite tops & more. $3500 down + $599/mo. on approved credit. 704-239-1292

Rowan Memorial Park in the Veteran Field of Honor Section, two spaces. $1,000 ea. 336-284-2656

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China Grove. New carpet, Fresh Paint, replacement windows. Large rooms, 10'x16' Master walk in closet and bath. Double detached garage, double attached carport, plus 20'3x 12'6 detached wood outbuilding. Address is eligible for USDA loan $97,500 #51717 Jim 704-223-0459

3rd Creek Ch. Rd. 3BR, 2BA. DW. .71 acre. 1,700 sq. ft. FP, LR, den. $540 about. 704-489-1158 Fin. avail.

Allen Tate Realtors Found Rottweiler & 2 puppies, all female. On Cauble Rd. about 1 week ago. Very friendly. Please call 704-637-5145 LM.

Sewing Machine by Brother (no book) model LS-2125i $50 firm. If interested please call 704857-2945 China Grove

2 BR, 1 BA, hardwood floors, detached carport, handicap ramp. $99,900 R47208 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

Free Spinet Piano with Bench- Needs some Repairs. Call 704-2797385 before 9:00 PM

Instruction 2x6x16 $7 2x3x studs $1.25 2x6x8 studs $3.25 2x4x14 $3.50 2x4x7 $1.50 Floor trusses $5 each 704-202-0326

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ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647

Homes for Sale

Books. Romance, Silhouette, inspirational romance, Harlequinn - New 17 for $10.00 OBO 336751-5171

Stop Smoking Cigarettes No Patches, No Gum, No Pills With Hypnosis It's Easy! Also Weight Control. 704-933-1982

Bingham Smith Lumber Co. !!!NOW AVAILABLE!!! Metal Roofing Many colors. Custom lengths, trim, accessories, & trusses. Call 980-234-8093 Patrick Smith

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42'' Leyland Cypress or Green Giant Trees. Makes a beautiful property line boundary or privacy screen. $10 per tree. Varieties of Gardenias, Nandina, Juniper, Holly, Ligustrum, Burning Bush, Hosta, Viburnum, Gold Mop, Camelias, Forsythia, Arborvitae, Azaleas AND MORE! $6. All of the above include delivery & installation! 704-274-0569

Hanes bikini panties, ladies' size 5, new in packs, 18 pair $20.00. Call 336-751-5171

Skilsaw with 7 1/4 blade $15.00 firm. If interested please call 704-857-2945 China Grove

TV. 21 in wide Color TV and VCR both(no remote) for $60. If interested call 704-857-2945.

Clothes Adult & Children Boots, Wrangler, size 6 ½, waterproof lace-up, worn once. Paid $30, asking $15. 704-6369098.

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3 BR, 2 BA, Attached carport, Rocking Chair front porch, nice yard. R50846 $119,900 Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty www.bostandrufty-realty.com

Salisbury. 925 Agner Rd. Below tax and appraisal value at $399,000. 3 BR/2BA brick home w/sunroom and 2 car garage sits in the middle of this beautiful property. Open and wooded pasture areas w/barn. 704-603-8244 or 704-209-1405

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Manufactured Home Dealers

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

Manufactured Home Dealers

Salisbury

Over 2 Acres

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

Rockwell

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3 BR, 2 BA in Hunters Pointe. Above ground pool, garage, huge area that could easily be finished upstairs. R51150A. $179,900. B&R Realty 704-633-2394

2BR, 1BA Duplex Central heat/air, appliances, laundry room, yardwork incl. Fenced backyard, storage building. $600/mo. plus $600 deposit 704-633-2219

Airport Rd. Duplex. 2BR, 2BA. $575/mo. 2BR, 1BA $550/mo., lease + dep., water furnished. No pets. Call 704-637-0370

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 Modular Homes Display Sale! Inventory Discount. $15,000 off. Call 704-463-1516 for Dan Fine. Select Homes, Inc.

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

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

Apartments Franklin St. 2 BR, 1 BA. Newly refurbished inside. Rent $495, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Granite Quarry. 2BR, 1BA duplex. Stove & refrigerator furnished. $435/mo. + dep. No pets. 704-279-3406

Apartments Salisbury City, 2BR/1BA, very spacious, $1,000 s.f., cent air/heat, $450/mo + dep. 704-640-54750 Salisbury City. 2BR, all electric, off S. Main St. $375/mo. 704-202-5879 Salisbury

Holly Leaf Apts. 2BR, 1½BA. $555. Kitchen appliances, W/D connection, cable ready. 704-637-5588

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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

Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $675. 704-633-3997 Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appliances furnished. $495-$595/mo. Deposit negotiable. Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593

Salisbury. Free Rent, Free Water, New All Elec. Heat/air, on bus route. $495. 704-239-0691

No. 60937

No. 60936

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Tom Walter Baker, 7311 Mooresville Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 12th 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 5th day of January, 2011. Sherri Goodman, Executor of the estate of Tom Walter Baker, File #11E18, 7295 Mooresville Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147

NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons and entities having claims against the Estate of Barry Victor Shive, deceased, of Rowan County, North Carolina (File#10E1251), are hereby notified to present them to Starr R. Shive, 125 Richmond Road, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144, Executor of the decedent's estate, on or before 13th day of April, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons and entities indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment to the above named Executor. This the 6th day of January, 2011. F. Rivers Lawther, Jr., Attorney at Law, 225 N. Main Street, Ste. 200, Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 60938

No. 60931

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Nancy Frazier Erb, deceased, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 21st 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 7th day of January, 2011. Michael Schribner Erb, Donald Frazier Erb and Christopher Shepherd Erb, Co-Executors, Estate of Nancy Frazier Erb, 150 Larkscroft Drive, Salisbury, NC 28146. File 2011-E-8, Shuford Caddell & Fraley, LLP, PO Box 198, Salisbury, NC 28145-0198. No. 60939

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. Clancy-hills@cmc-nc.com

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 www.waggonerrealty.com

Near Va. 2BR, 1BA. $550/mo. Includes water. Security, application. 704-239-4883 Broker

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

Clean, well maintained, 2 BR Duplex. Central heat/air, all electric. Section 8 welcome. 704-202-5790

Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096

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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Condos and Townhomes

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

Salisbury

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Gerhard H. Laube, 209 South Deerfield Circle, Salisbury, NC 28144, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations 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. Lizanne Trimble, Admn. For the estate of Gerhard H. Laube, deceased, File 11E24, 2130 Jarvis Lane, Calabash, NC 28467 Attorney at Law: J. Andrew Porter, 120 N. Jackson St., Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 60951 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY - 10 SP 965 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Rufino Carbajal and Gladis Lopez Marin to Investors Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated May 16, 2006 and recorded on May 17, 2006 in Book 1065 at Page 812 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on July 9, 2010 in Book 1164, Page 431, 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, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, 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 of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 27, 2011 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rowan County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot No. 4, Section 1, as recorded upon the map of CRESTVIEW , prepared by Hudson and Almond, dated August 1970, recorded in Book of Maps at page 1161 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina.

Duplex for Rent

This property is subject to restrictions as fully set forth in Deed Book 544 at page 993, and Deed Book 542 at page 927, Rowan County Registry. This property is also subject to Duke Power Company right-of-way as recorded in Deed Book 293, at page 101, Rowan County Registry.

407 S. Carolina Ave. 1 BR, 1 BA, very spacious, washer & dryer hookup, gas heat, water included. 704-340-8032

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

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 111 East Chamblee Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Eaman Park Apts. 2BR, 1BA. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated. No pets. 704-798-3896 East Schools. Efficiency & 3BR. Refrigerator and stove. Central air and heat. Please call 704-638-0108. Faith, 2 BR, 1 BA duplex. Has refrigerator & stove. No pets. $450/rent + $400/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Rufino Carbajal. 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. The notice shall also state that 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. 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 confirmation of 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 their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Cats Cat, black/white Tuxedo Cat, 1 yr. female. Needs a loving home. Very lonely and very affectionate. Shy at first. Free. Call Jenn 704-762-9099

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Dogs

Free dogs. Great house dogs. White German Shepherd, female, 8 mos old; female Pit Bull; Mini Rat Terrier (great stud dog). 704-209-1202

Free to good home. Pure bred Cockerpoo. Black/white, female fixed. 2 years old. Call 704640-0636

Free puppies. Labrador Retrievers, born November 15. Two females. Call 704-279-1058

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY - 10 SP 443 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by NATHAN L REYNOLDS AKA NATHAN REYNOLDS, UNMARRIED to JACKIE MILLER, Trustee(s), which was dated September 6, 2007 and recorded on September 7, 2007 in Book 1103 at Page 729, Rowan County Registry, North Carolina.

Free puppy. Black female 7 mo. 20 lbs.Knows tricks. UTD on shots. Good w/kids, not other pets. 704-639-1722

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Puppies. Yorkshire Terriers AKC tea cup size, baby doll face, born Dec. 4, 2010, 1st shot, dewormed, tail docked, dew claws removed, vet checked. 704-223-0742 or 704-279-5349

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

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

Found dog. Ellis Park area. January 14. Gray. Call to identify. 704-2137270

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

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

Other Pets HHHHHHHHH Check Out Our January Special! Dentals 20% discount. Rowan Animal Clinic. Call 704-636-3408 for appt.

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 Free dogs. Molly, the Mommy Squirrel Dog & Max her sweet male puppy need promise of fenced back yard & warmth. Free for loving home 704-224-3481

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, 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 of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 20, 2011 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rowan County, North Carolina, to wit: LYING AND BEING about 5-1/2 miles of West of Salisbury, part of the J.R. Stiller property bounded on the North by lands of R.L. Bost, on the South by land of H.R. Beaver; on the West by Airport Road; on the East by C.L. Cauble, and more fully described as follows:

Yorki-Poos www.yorki-shop.com 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

Substitute Trustee, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC By: Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 Brock & Scott, PLLC, Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988, FAX: (910) 392-8587, File No.: 09-26357-FC02 No. 60929

Dogs

AKC French Bulldog, AKC, Male Adult. Cream color. 4 years young. Champion Bloodlines all the way back to his 5th Gen! UTD on all shots. $700 cash OBO. Call 704-603-8257.

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

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

BEGINNING at a point in the center of Airport Road, R.L. Bost's corner, said point being 1697 feet measured along the center line of Airport Road in a Southeasterly direction from point in the center of the intersection of Airport Road and Lincolnton Road or Highway No. 150; thence with the center of Airport Road in a southerly direction on a curve to the right a distance of 118.8 feet to a point, H.R. Beaver's corner; thence with Beaver's line, North 82 deg. East 381 feet to an existing iron pipe in C.O. Cauble's line, thence with Cauble's line, North 12 deg. West 117.6 feet to an existing iron pipe, R.L. Bost's corner; thence with Bost's line, South 82 deg. West 366 feet and the point of BEGINNING.

NOTICE OF SALE NORTH CAROLINA ROWAN COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 10 SP 1093

In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Land Covered by a Certain Deed of Trust Given by Albert Thomas Rollins, IV and Jennifer M. Rollins To Donald D. Sayers, Trustee for Farmers & Merchants Bank of Granite Quarry, North Carolina, (Book 1092, Page 606, Rowan County Registry) UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by ALBERT THOMAS ROLLINS, IV and JENNIFER M. ROLLINS to Donald D. Sayers, Trustee for Farmers & Merchants Bank, which Deed of Trust is dated April 24, 2007, recorded in Book 1092, Page 606, Rowan County Registry, and as Modified by Modification and Extension of Deed of Trust dated May 29, 2009, and recorded in Book 1143, Page 282, Rowan County Registry, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust; and the Clerk of Superior Court granting permission for the foreclosure, said Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the land and property hereinafter described in the manner and upon the terms and conditions as hereinafter stated: 1. This foreclosure sale is and shall be conducted pursuant to the terms and provisions of that certain Deed of Trust described above. 2. The foreclosure sale will be conducted by the undersigned at 11:00AM, Wednesday, January 19, 2011, in the lobby of the Rowan County Courthouse, adjacent to the Clerk of Court, Salisbury, North Carolina. 3. The real property together with all buildings, improvements and fixtures of every kind and description erected or placed thereon, attached to or used in connection with the real property which will be sold pursuant to the Deed of Trust at the foreclosure sale is located in Rowan County, North Carolina, being more particularly described as follows: Tax Map 558A, Parcel 077 BEING all of Lot 76, Berkshire Subdivision as shown on survey map in Plat Book 9995, Page 5800, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County. The address of the above described property is: 1111 Hinsdale Avenue, Mt. Ulla, North Carolina 28125 4. The property hereinabove described shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A cash deposit equal in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the first One Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($1,000.00) plus five percent (5%) of the remaining balance of the bid may be required at the time of the sale. 5. The property hereinabove described shall be sold "where is and as is" and subject to the lien of all outstanding and unpaid taxes, assessments, and other encumbrances which may have a priority over the Deed of Trust herein referred to and is subject to all conditions, reservations, restrictions, easements and rights of way appearing in the chain of title, if any, affecting the above-described property. 6. This Notice of Sale shall be posted and advertised as required by the said Deed of Trust and as required by law, and after the sale, a Report of Sale will be entered immediately following the conclusion of the sale, and such sale shall remain open for raised or upset bid as by law permitted and required. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in or on this property, be advised that 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 occupied 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. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated in to the effective date of the termination. This 29th day of December, 2010. Donald D. Sayers, Trustee WOODSON, SAYERS, LAWTHER, SHORT, PARROTT, WALKER & ABRAMSON, LLP, 225 North Main Street - Suite 200, P. O. Box 829, Salisbury, North Carolina 28145-0829, Telephone: 704-633-5000, State Bar No.: 3868

No. 60928 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY - 10 SP 573 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by JAMES COODY AND ANGELA ARTZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE to INVESTORS TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Trustee(s), which was dated May 3, 2007 and recorded on May 8, 2007 in Book 1093 at Page 786, 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, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, 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 of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 20, 2011 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rowan County, North Carolina, to wit: LYING in China Grove Township, Rowan County, North Carolina and BEING all of that property conveyed to Herman L. Weaver and wife, Margaret G. Weaver in Deed Book 368 at Page 497, Deed Book 408 at Page 655, and Deed Book 635 at Page 615, Rowan County Registry, more particularly described as follows: TRACT ONE: BEGINNING at a stake in the Southern edge of Kimball Street (Said Beginning point lying South 30 1/2 East 178 feet from the corners of the intersection of the southern edge of Kimball Street with the center line of a new street) and runs thence with the Southern edge of Kimball Street South 30 1/2 East 85 feet to a stake; thence a new line South 59 1/2 West 200 feet to a stake, a new corner; thence a new line North 30 1/2 West 85 feet to a stake, a new corner; thence a new line North 59 1/2 East 200 feet to the point of BEGINNING. TRACT TWO: BEGINNING at a stake in the southern edge of Kimball Street, corner of Herman Weaver (said beginning point lying S 30 1/2 E. 263 feet from the corner of the intersection of the southern edge of Kimball Street with the centerline of new road) and runs thence southern edge of Kimball Street S. 30 1/2 E. 10 feet to a stake, a new corner; thence a new lien through the property of A.L. Weaver S. 59 1/2 W. 200 feet to a stake, a new corner; thence another new line N. 30 1/2 W. 10 feet to a stake, rear corner of Herman Weaver lot; thence with the line of Herman Weaver N. 59 1/2 E. 200 feet to the point of BEGINNING. TRACT THREE: BEGINNING at a stake in the southern edge of Kimball Street, a corner of Herman L. Weaver, said beginning point lying South 30 1/2 East 273 feet from the corner of the intersection of the southern edge of Kimball Street with the center line of a new road, and runs thence with the southern edge of Kimball Street South 30-30 East 100 feet to a stake, a new corner; thence a new line through the Weaver property South 59-30 West 200 feet to a stake, a new corner; thence another new line North 30-30 West 100 feet to a stake, Herman L. Weaver's southwestern rear corner; thence with Herman L. Weaver's line North 59-30 East 200 feet to the point of BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH a perpetual right of ingress, egress, and regress over and upon Old Stagecoach Road, a twenty foot wide right of way shown in Book of Maps 9995, at Page 1049, Rowan County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2830 Airport Road, Salisbury, NC 28147.

Said property is commonly known as 185 Old Stagecoach Road, China Grove, NC 28023.

Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

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. The notice shall also state that 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. 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 confirmation of 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 their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee By: Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988, FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-10008-FC01

8B • MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2011 Condos and Townhomes

Houses for Rent

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

3 Homes. 2-East district, 1Carson district. 3 BR, 2 BA. $800-$1050. Lease, dep. & ref. req. 704.798.7233

Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required. Faith Realty 704-630-9650

Houses for Rent

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

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

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2 to 5 BR. HUD Section 8. Nice homes, nice st areas. Call us 1 . 704-630-0695

Faith/Carson district. 3BR / 2BA, no smoking, no pets. $650/mo + dep + refs. 704-279-8428

3 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator, stove & big yard. No pets. $625/rent + $600/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

Fulton St. 3 BR, 1 ½ BA. stove Refrigerator, furnished. Rent $725, Dep., $700. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

China Grove. 3BR/1½ BA, nice neighborhood, paved driveway, central H/A, storage bldg/workshop. Lease & dep. $650/mo. 704-213-0723

Don't Pay Rent! 3BR, 2BA home at Crescent Heights. Call 704-239-3690 for info.

Auctions Auction Thursday 12pm 429 N. Lee St. Salisbury Antiques, Collectibles, Used Furniture 704-213-4101

Lake front house on High Rock Lake. 2 BR, 1 BA. Avail. Feb. 1st. Rent from Oct. to Mar. $600/ mo. Rent from Apr. to Sept. $700/mo. Contact Dwayne at 704-213-3667

Old Concord Rd., 3 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator, stove & big yard. No pets. $550/rent + $500/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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

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

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China Grove. 1200 sq ft. $800/mo + deposit. Call 704-855-2100

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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

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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 Blvd. 704 223 2803

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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Spencer, 908 2nd St., 3 BR, 2 BA, all electric, close to schools. $700/mo. 919-271-8887

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Concord area, across Body from hospital. shop/detail shop. Great location. Frame rack, paint booth, turn key ready. 704-622-0889

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

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

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

Salisbury, near Lowe's. 2BR, 1BA. Large fenced yard. Full basement. Hardwoods. Pets welcome. $600/ mo. + deposit. 704-754-2108

Salisbury N. Fulton St., 2BR/1BA Duplex, limit 3, no pets, $525/month + deposit. 704-855-2100

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Salisbury, in country. 3BR, 2BA. With in-law apartment. $1000/mo. No pets. Deposit & ref. 704855-2100

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Salisbury

N. Church St. 2BR/1BA home. Stove & refrigerator, fireplace. All electric. $450/mo. 704-633-6035

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Job Seeker meeting at 112 E. Main St., Rockwell. 6:30pm Mons. Rachel Corl, Auctioneer. 704-279-3596

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

Salisbury

Long Ferry Rd. 2BR, 1½BA. Newly renovated w/privacy fence. $650/mo + deposit. 704-202-1913 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 for Rent Salisbury, 1314 Lincolnton Rd., 2 BR, 1 BA brick house. Hardwood floors throughout, close to Jake Alexander Blvd. Wallace Realty 704-636-2021

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

Christian Lady will care for Elderly. 20 years experience. Please Call| 704-202-6345

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Houses for Rent

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

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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

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

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

Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Water, trash, lawn maint. incl. No pets. Ref. $425. 704-2794282 or 704-202-3876

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

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

Ford, Focus SE 2000. Hunter green. Four door. Very clean. New tires, new CD player. Automatic. $5,000. Call 704-798-4375

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

Landis. 3BR, 2 full BA. Laminate hardwood, fireplace, Jacuzzi tub. Incl. water, sewer & trash. $575 + dep. 704-202-3790 Dodge, 2005, Magnum SE. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

Rockwell. 2BR, 2BA. Appl., water, sewer, trash service incl. $500/mo. + dep. Pets OK. 704-279-7463

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

ELLIS AUTO AUCTION 10 miles N. of Salisbury, Hwy 601, Sale Every Wednesday night 6 pm.

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

West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951

Rooms for Rent

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

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

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

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

Weekly Special Only $17,995

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

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

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

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

BATTERY-R-US

BIG TRUCK BATTERIES

Jeep, 2007, Compass Sport. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

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

Ford Focus SE Sedan, 2009. Stock #P7597. Brilliant silver exterior with medium stone interior. $10,559. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT, 2004. Oxford White with gray cloth. 5 speed auto. trans. w/OD 704-603-4255

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

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

Transportation Dealerships CLONINGER FORD, INC. “Try us before you buy.” 511 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-633-9321

Tim Marburger Dodge 287 Concord Pkwy N. Concord, NC 28027 704-792-9700

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

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

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

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

Autos

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

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

Ford, 2003, Explorer. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Toyota 4Runner SR5 SUV, 2008. Salsa red pearl exterior w/stone interior. Stock #T11212A. $26,359. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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 Highlander Hybrid SUV, 2006. Millennium silver metallic exterior w/ash interior. Stock #T11108A. $16,459. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Transportation Financing

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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

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

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

TEAM CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, BUICK, GMC. www.teamautogroup.com 704-216-8000

Toyota Corolla CE Sedan, 1997. Cashmere beige metallic exterior w/oak interior. Stock #F10541A2. $6,759. 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

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

Chevrolet, 2006, Equinox LT. 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

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

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

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Tim Marburger Honda 1309 N First St. (Hwy 52) Albemarle NC 704-983-4107

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

Autos

Buick LaCrosse CXS Sedan, 2005. Black onyx exterior w/gray interior. Stock #F11096A. $10,959. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Service & Parts

Faith Rd. 704-213-1005

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

Financing Available!

Salisbury

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

Jeep, 2003, Wrangler Sahara. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! 150+ Vehicles in Stock!

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

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

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

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Rockwell. Nice 2BR from $460/mo + dep, incls water, sewer, & trash pick up. No pets. 704-640-6347 Salis 3990 Statesville Blvd., Lot 12, 3BR/2BA, $439/mo. + dep. FOR SALE OR RENT! 704-640-3222

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, 2003. Automatic, 4x4, CD, heated seats, sunroof. Must See! Call 704-603-4255

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Autos 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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Chevrolet, 1981, truck. ½ ton, 4 wheel drive. 4 speed. 6 cylinder. Needs engine repair. Call 704279-5765 or 704-2024281

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

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

Hyundai, 2006, Sonata GLS/LX. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! 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

Open Sundays 12pm-5pm

Hurley School Rd. 2 BR, 2 BA. Nice yard, subdivision. Central air/ heat. $460/mo. + dep. 704-640-5750

Linwood 2BR/1BA, S/W private lot, $425/mo + deposit required, no pets. Call 704-633-9712

Rentals & Leasing

Over 150 vehicles in Stock!

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

Faith 2BR/2BA, private lot, appliances included, $490/mo + dep. No pets. 704-279-3518

Open Sundays 12pm-5pm

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

Volvo V70, 2.4 T, 2001. Ash Gold Metallic exterior with tan interior. 5 speed auto trans. w/ winter mode. 704-603-4255

We Do Taxes!! Over 150 vehicles in Stock!

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

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

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer SUV, 2006. Black clearcoat exterior w/medium parchment interior. Stock #F11093A. $17,759. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Ford Explorer XLT SUV, 2004. Black clearcoat exterior w/midnight gray exterior. Stock #F10521B. $11,459. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

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

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

We Do Taxes!! Over 150 vehicles in Stock!

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Reader is plagued by two-year cough Dear Dr. Gott: I have had a cough for a couple of years. I’ve had chest X-rays, been to different doctors, tried cough medicine, cough drops and all sorts of things, but I just keep on coughing. After I cough, I usually have to blow my nose to stop; it’s embarrassing, to say the least. I had a blood mass removed from my chest that DR. PETER was attached to my thyroid, GOTT heart, vocal cords and lung, but that did not help. I am tired of it, as are my family and friends. Help! Dear Reader: Cough can fall into two categories — acute or chronic. Yours obviously falls into the chronic category. While most instances of coughing are the result of the body removing foreign material or mucus from the respiratory tract, yours appears to

be a reaction to airway irritation. Causes might include allergic rhinitis, whooping cough, asthma, exposure to cigarette smoke or other pollutants in the air, COPD, postnasal drip, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, respiratory virus, sarcoidosis, bronchospasm, tumors or from the use of ACE inhibitors (prescription medications for hypertension). Known irritants in this latter category include captopril, enalapril and lisinopril. I am not completely sure what your problem was when you had a “blood mass” (was it a clot, tumor or something else?) removed from your chest, but I recommend you return to that physician for clarification as to whether it could have caused your chronic cough and if “it” needs follow-up. You should also be seen by a pulmonologist, who will take a complete history and perhaps order a CT scan. Without knowing the underlying cause, there is no way to determine how to treat it.

To provide related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Pulmonary Disorders.” Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order made payable to Newsletter and mailed to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. Be sure to mention the title or print an order form off my website at www.AskDrGottMD.com. Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 14-yearold female with acne on my back and arms that just won’t go away no matter how much I scrub, cleanse and moisturize. I was wondering if you have any suggestions to help me. Dear Reader: While people of all ages can get acne, you are 14, and changes are occurring in your body. Many teenagers are susceptible to your very problem, and hormones might be the cause. Other possibilities are the use of birth-control pills (although

some physicians might order the pill in an attempt to control acne), an overproduction of oil, a buildup of bacteria or an irregular shedding of dead skin. The condition is not caused by being dirty and, in fact, intense cleansing might even make matters worse. I am sure that your skin is sensitive. Scrubbing with a coarse washcloth or harsh soaps or astringents might further irritate the condition. Wash the affected areas with a gentle cleanser, use over-the-counter lotions to dry up oil and kill bacteria, consider using tea-tree oil (which may produce mild skin irritations in some people), and speak with your doctor about supplemental zinc or brewer’s yeast. Beyond that, medical treatment might include the use of prescription medication, antibiotics, laser and light therapy or dermabrasion. Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician . His website is www.AskDrGottMD.com. United FeatUre syndicate

Monday, Jan. 17 Although material gratification might come much easier for you in the next year, guard against taking anything for granted and complacency. You could lose out just as quickly as you lucked out, and end up right back where you started. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — There are only so many hours in a day, and if you hope to take care of several critical tasks, it is important that you don’t waste any of them on frivolous activities. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — When involved in an amicable competitive game with friends, keep wagering out of the picture. Money could suddenly become a huge issue and alter the complexion of the game. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Welcome all friendly suggestions made by others concerning a problem that you’re having, but don’t limit yourself to the available answers. Keep probing until you’re sure. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You might be able to be somewhat laid back about frivolous matters, but not so when it comes to your business dealings. Be careful that you don’t treat serious matters indifferently. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Allowing another to make a decision for you about a matter that you regard as unimportant is likely to end up resulting in some unexpected expenditure on your part. Call your own shots. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Make sure that you don’t underestimate your competition. What you think is your ace in the hole might be something they can easily trump. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Avoid having anything important to do with a person or organization that you know for a fact has a hard time keeping a promise. Nothing is likely to have changed. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Mindlessly spending a little too much here and there will quickly get you into hot water. Be mindful of your purchases, or you could brutally batter your wallet. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Unless you are cognizant of your every move, a goal of major significance could easily wriggle away. Should you slip back a step or two, be prepared to put on the brakes and get back on course. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — When in conversations with persons of importance, limit your palaver to topics that you’re thoroughly familiar with. If that’s impossible, don’t pretend to possess knowledge that you don’t have. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — A failure to see and acknowledge your financial expectations could prove to be an extremely costly mistake. Don’t pin your hopes on unrealistic, rose-colored projections. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Avoid associating with individuals who don’t operate on your wavelength, either business-wise or socially. Being around them could invite discomfort. United FeatUre syndicate

Today’s celebrity birthdays Actress Betty White is 89. Actor James Earl Jones is 80. Talk-show host Maury Povich is 72. Singer Chris Montez is 69. Singer William Hart of The Delfonics is 66. Former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor is 63. Singer Sheila Hutchinson of The Emotions is 58. Singer Steve Earle is 56. Singer Paul Young is 55. Actor-comedian Steve Harvey is 54. Singer Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles is 52. Actor Jim Carrey is 49. Actor Joshua Malina is 45. Singer Shabba Ranks is 45. Drummer Jon Wysocki of Staind is 43. Actor Naveen Andrews is 42. Musician Kid Rock is 40. Actor Freddy Rodriguez (“Six Feet Under”) is 36. Actress Zooey Deschanel is 31. Singer Ray J is 30.

To finesse or not to finesse BY PHILLIP ALDER United Feature Syndicate

Alexandre Dumas senior — pere, if you prefer — said, “All human wisdom is summed up in two words — wait and hope.” At the bridge table you often have two choices: wait or hope (don’t wait). Which you choose is critical in this deal. How would you play in five diamonds after West leads the club two? In the auction, you correctly rebid two diamonds, repeating your excellent suit rather than introducing those weak clubs. Since North’s two-spade rebid would have been natural and game-forcing, his three spades was a splinter showing a good diamond fit, the values for at least game, and a singleton (or void) in spades. You temporized with four diamonds, and North settled

Risk-takers fuel fun fashion on Globes carpet BY SAMANTHA CRITCHELL Associated Press

Fashion risk-takers helped the red carpet at Sunday’s Golden Globes live up to its reputation as the liveliest of the awards season, with Helena Bonham Carter leading the way in mismatched — one red, one green — shoes. She topped her multicolored, printed cocktail frock with a wacky hairdo woven with black

netting. It’s just pure Bonham Carter. Olivia Wilde cleared her own path in an oversized chocolatebrown ballgown by Marchesa with beading that mimicked a starry night. “I’m a wide load — give me 20 feet,” Wilde joked. “I like wearing big dresses, it’s fun. We go to so many parties in this town, the Globes are something to play with in terms of fashion,” she added. Still, there was room at the

Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., for waves of gowns in green, red, black and blush tones. Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Elisabeth Moss in Donna Karan and Mila Kunis all did green justice, and the red looks on Sofia Vergara and January Jones were impossible to ignore. Black wasn’t boring on a super-sexy Halle Berry, a voluptuous Eva Longoria and a sleek

Piper Perabo. Sandra Bullock wore a powder shade and so did Scarlett Johansson, while Claire Danes, Lea Michele and Julianna Margulies picked pink. Natalie Portman covered her growing baby bump with a delicate, lengthwise flounce on her pink Viktor & Rolf that was adorned with a bright red flower at the bustline. “It was very suited for my body at the moment,” Portman said.

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for game. You have one heart loser, so can afford one club loser but not two. Should you take the club finesse immediately? If the finesse wins, you are home with an overtrick. You can draw trumps, drive out the heart ace, and discard your last two clubs on those established heart winners. However, what happens if the finesse loses? Presumably a club will come back and you might lose two clubs and one heart. Suppose you play dummy’s low club at trick one — what happens then? Yes, East wins the trick with his 10, but he cannot profitably return a club into the ace-queen. He will shift to a spade. Win with your ace, draw trumps, and dislodge the heart ace. You will take one spade, two hearts, six diamonds, one club and one spade ruff in the dummy. In this deal, it pays to wait.

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